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A tribute for the 215 children whose remains were found in Kamloops, BC at the grounds of a residential school has been created by the staff of Chiromax on Ann Street in Manotick. The gesture has pulled the community together and inspired reflection and learning. For the full story, see page 3.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

Ontario launches applications for 2021-22 Seniors Community Grant The health and well-being of the residents of Carleton, Ottawa & Ontario is my top priority. Please visit my website for the latest information & updates from the Government of Ontario, as well as information regarding upcoming virtual town hall meetings & public consultations.

Recent updates include: • Modernized math course prepares students for jobs of the future and life skills; • Ontario working toward economic recovery, job creation through planned infrastructure projects; • Ontario introduces streamlined employment supports; • Creating training and job opportunities in Eastern Ontario; and • Ontario brings natural gas to 43 communities with phase 2 of the natural gas expansion program

NEWS FROM QUEEN’S PARK

The Ontario government is investing $5 million in the 2021-22 Seniors Community Grant program to help enable municipalities and local organizations to deliver programs for older adults to stay active in their communities.

This funding is an increase of $1 million from last year’s grants, allowing the province to help more grassroots organizations positively impact the lives of older adults.

The Seniors Community Grant program focuses on projects that align with four pillars which help improve the lives of older adults in the

province: • Enabling Aging- atHome and in Communities • Safety and Security • Remaining Healthy, Active and Socially Engaged • Participating in the Labour Market and Economy.

Successful applicants will receive a grant of between $1,000 and $25,000 to provide programs, learning and social opportunities for older adults to safely enjoy as Ontario continues to meet the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning Friday, June 11th, applicants can apply through Transfer Payment Ontario (formerly Grants Ontario) online at Ontario. ca/GetFunding. The deadline for all applications is July 15, 2021 at 5PM EST. For information on the Seniors Community Grant program you may visit:

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ONTARIO RESUMES IN-VEHICLE PASSENGER ROAD TESTING PROVINCEWIDE

Ontario is resuming in-vehicle passenger road tests on Monday, June 14, 2021, at DriveTest centres across the province.

To address the backlog of road tests resulting from COVID-19 restrictions, road testing capacity will be increased by hiring 167 additional driver examiners while introducing extended hours for in-vehicle passenger road tests (class G1/G2).

As part of Step One of the province’s Roadmap to Reopen, in-vehicle passenger road testing will resume with safety protocols in place at all DriveTest centres across

Ontario. To address the backlog of passenger road tests, Ontario will invest more than $16 million to increase road testing capacity provincewide by hiring 167 additional temporary driver examiners, increasing support staff, expanding road testing hours, and introducing Saturday and Sunday road tests at locations where the demand is highest.

Driver examiners will be assigned to DriveTest centres across the province. In the Greater Golden Horseshoe, Ontario will work with its service provider, DriveTest, to open six temporary locations to conduct passenger road tests seven days a week in areas where the backlog is greatest starting in September 2021. These measures are in addition to the 84 new temporary driver examiners announced in the fall of 2020.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

Village shows support for Kamloops residential school victims

By Jeff Morris The shocking discovery of the remains of 215 children at the site of the Kamloops Indian Residential School has inspired a tribute in Manotick.

A display of children’s stuffed toys and shoes in front of the Kingsway Medical Building on Ann Street is growing by the day. The memorial was started by Dr. Salima Ismail at Manotick Chiromax, located in the building.

“I heard Mayor Jim Watson talk about the flags being at half mast for 215 hours, to represent one hour for each child,” Dr. Ismail said. “But it really upset me that I didn’t really know about this.”

Dr. Ismail began researching residential schools, and some of the brutalities and hardships the Indigenous students and their families faced. She

wanted to do something, so she created the tribute in front of the building where business is located.

“I put something up on Facebook, and the community really responded,” she said. “People were coming by and leaving shoes and stuffed toys.

Manotick United Church put up 215 ribbons and other churches put up signs. Grace Edwards, a local resident, was collecting orange yarn to make 215 hearts.”

Dr. Ismail decided to spend the 215-hour period studying the history of residential schools and Indigenous abuse. She has been posting some of her findings on Facebook daily. At one point, she had to take a day off.

“The stories were so heavy,” she said. “It was so stressful because the stories were so horrific.”

While Canada’s first

Prime Minister, Sir John A. Macdonald, has been portrayed as a Canadian hero for generations, he is now being seen in a different light because of his role in the residential school program. Groups have been calling for things named after Macdonald to be renamed. One of them is the Macdonald Parkway in Ottawa.

Macdonald is not the only historical figure being targeted. Edgarton Ryerson was the architect of the program. His statue in front of Ryerson University in Toronto was recently defaced and destroyed. There are strong calls for the university to be renamed.

Dr. Ismail, meanwhile, is taking a six-week online certificate course in aboriginal studies from the University of Alberta.

“One of the most frustrating things about this is that so many of us didn’t

know anything about residential schools,” she said.

“It was never talked about when I went to school. It

wasn’t mentioned in any Canadian history classes.

It was treated like it never happened.”

The tribute will remain on Anne Street through June, which is Indigenous Heritage Month in Canada.

Shoes and stuffed animals have been placed in front of the Kingsway Medical Centre building on Ann Street in Manotick.

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Meehan opposes, but council approves rezoning for truck depot

By Charlie Senack A controversial zoning amendment to allow for a transport truck depot and terminal to be built on the South Merivale Business Park has been approved by Ottawa City Council.

During Ottawa’s council meeting on Wednesday, June 9, councillors voted 15 to nine in favour of the change. Two weeks ago, planning committee unanimously voted in favour of the zoning amendment.

While the truck depot is in the Prince of WalesMerivale area, there has been a lot of concern regarding the truck depot coming from Manotick and even Greely. Local residents in both villages, and the areas in between, have expressed concerns that the truck depot will increase transport truck traffic along Mitch Owens Road and through the Village of Manotick. Many trucks in the city’s west end go

through Manotick and use Mitch Owens to access the Eastbound 417 on Boundary Road.

Councillor Carol Anne Meehan, whose Gloucester-South Nepean Ward the business park sits in, has been openly opposed to the amendment. During the council meeting on Wednesday, she urged her colleagues to vote against the amendment.

“When it comes to this extremely important issue not just for my ward but a lot of wards in the south end of the city, I want to speak in opposition of the Bylaw amendment,” she said.

Meehan said the South Merivale Business Park is situated between two-lane roads which, while designated truck routes, are already congested with traffic.

“Pre pandemic these roads were pure gridlock,” Meehan told council, referencing Merivale, Fallowfield, Greenbank, Wood-

roffe, and Prince of Wales roads. She also noted one of her reasons for running as a councillor back in 2018, was because she felt the city’s planning department could do more to better traffic and lessen congestion in the Barrhaven and Riverside South areas.

“I knew back then we could do better — at least I thought we could,” Meehan said. “Here we are in 2021 in a scenario few of us could have envisioned: retail habits have changed, leading to more trucks on our roads.”

When the zoning amendment application was first brought forward to rezone land at 2 and 20 Leikin Drive and 99 Bill Leathem Drive, the applicants said they were looking for the site to be

rezoned to Light Industrial Zone, Subzone 9, in order to permit the development.

That would allow for a warehouse and transport terminal to be built on the site, which could potentially be in operation 24 hours a day and would include a distribution operation.

Many nearby residents said they were concerned about the impacts this type of development could have with noise and pollution in the typically quite suburban neighborhood. An online petition was started which garnered nearly 4,000 signatures in opposition of the proposal.

“There is a petition in front of us today with 4,000 signatures on it,” Knoxdale-Merivale councillor Keith Egli said during Wednesday’s meeting.

“The virtual open house that was held a couple of weeks ago was one of the business planning open houses I’ve ever attended.”

Egli also noted that councillors are there to vote on behalf of their constituents and to represent their voices at the council table.

Bay ward councillor Theresa Kavanagh said she was concerned about the traffic and impacts that could play on cyclists who bike in the area. Catherine McKenney, who is a downtown councillor for her ward of Somerset, said she could understand the residents’ concerns about noise and the amount of trucks on the road. She also said councillors are not giving their constituents ownership, noting residents know their neighbourhoods better

than anyone.

Kitchissippi councillor Jeff Leiper, who voted in favour of the zoning amendment during planning committee two weeks ago, said he’s since changed his tune. After “reluctantly” voting in favour, he now felt the need to vote with his values and also had concerns about not knowing the proposed use or tenant for the site.

Scott Moffatt who is councillor for Rideau Goulbourn, a ward which saw its own controversial zoning application for a warehouse in North Gower, said he’d vote in favour of the amendment, and also criticized Councillor Meehan’s comments regarding other city’s not using two-lane roads as truck routes.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER meehan continues from page 4 “In the case of the Amazon site in Barrhaven, it is actually closer to residential neighborhoods than this site is,” he told council. “The site was zoned for this; it was zoned for these types of purposes years ago.”

The South Merivale Business Park did in fact allow for warehouses and transport truck depots to be built on the site when it first opened in the 1980’s. Bylaws however were altered in the late 1990’s when the site’s vision changed to keep up with the big tech industry boom.

But even so, GloucesterSouth Nepean Councillor Carol Anne Meehan says we can’t look back at history to make decisions now.

“The owners of the attractive land in question in South Merivale see a great opportunity — I certainly would as well I’m sure — well good for them but not for the residents,” she said.

In a statement to the Barrhaven Independent following

council’s vote in favour of the zoning amendment, Meehan said she was disappointed by the outcome.

“I am very disappointed that the majority of my Council colleagues voted against residents and taxpayers.

Thousands signed a petition and over 160 attended a public meeting organized by my office to denounce plans to allow a Truck Depot warehouse in the South Merivale Business Park,” she said. “It was clear that the interests of the community were sacrificed for the interests of the development lobby and the Councillors that serve their needs. I would like to thank my eight Council colleagues that stood with me and our community.”

While no application has been brought forward for the site to be developed yet, Meehan has said in the past that she believes that will soon follow this controversial vote.

Ottawa City Council voted 15-9 in favour of the rezoning that will allow for a truck depot at South Merivale Business Park.

Concerns are that the truck depot will increase traffic through Manotick and along Mitch Owens Road.

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A starry night for Generation X-Files

MESSENGER Editorial

It’s time to move on from Sir John A.

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As Dickinson House prepares to open after 18 months of renovations, the local museum tifying constellations. I “It was only there for is at a crossroads. was facing northwest, about five seconds, and Are you more Canadian Dickinson House was originally built by Moss Kent Dickinson as his family home. The kind of toward Carp or FROM THE OTHER then it was gone,” I said. grader? building wasthan also useda by fifth Dickinson’s political friend, Sir John A. Macdonald, as a campaign West Carleton. And for “So by the time I even Canada Day approaching next week, it isthe a good time for us all to on Dickinson Square’s succulent office.With That anecdote has always been historical glaze a few seconds, I saw thought to reach for my reflect on what it means to be Canadian. piece ofwe local and national something really weird phone, it was gone.”

Do take being Canadian forhistory. granted? But it appears now the anecdote has a best before date.

Jeffrey Morris Better yet,Prime how do new Canadians about being Canadian?

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I watched it for about five phone or something like that. sure that Chinese workers would not be granted the right to vote.

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While The Conservative has a solid idea.Macdonald was in office, Indigenous people, women, At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servJason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism What was that thing?

Was it a weather something like what happened to 70s sitcom ing teacher/volunteer a memorial garden bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s people with disabilities, and men without property also denied the right towithvote. and Andrew Cohen, President of the Historica-Dominion Institute,were are chalplayground. Left to right, MCNS Director Sandy Erler and June Hodge celebrate June’sknow 29 years as a sup- they are or balloon?

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Rights and Responsibilities of Citizenship and then take a mock citizenship concentration camps for children.

Some would face torture and medical experiments. test.

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ARAC to receive report on Cranberry Creek Municipal Drain

As many of you may already know, our team started our own Twenty One Podcast last year. We have now recorded over 40 episodes and I’d like to put in writing some information that we shared on a recent episode, as well as in our North Gower Town Hall, on the subject of the Cranberry Creek Municipal Drain. Before I dive into that, though, please note that our recent Town Hall meetings are all viewable on our Team Twenty One YouTube channel and you can find our podcast on all podcast streaming services, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Cranberry Creek Municipal Drain Update

There is enough history on this file that I could likely fill this entire newspaper and still forget a thing or two. In Episode 39 of the podcast, we cover municipal drains and focus quite a bit on the Cranberry Creek Municipal

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Drain in North Gower. Given that, I will be a bit more succinct in written form about the 126-year-old drain.

First constructed in 1895, the Cranberry Creek Municipal Drain lies just south of the village of North Gower and empties into the Rideau River just south of the village of Kars. The regulated portion stretches from about Second Line Road back to McCordick Road with several other municipal drains that feed into it.

Over the years, improvements were made and the Engineer’s Report for the drain was updated. One of those updates, in 1969, led to the installation of a pump and dyke system. In 1991, it was deemed that the pump and dyke were insuffi-

cient, and an updated Report was drafted and presented to the landowners of the day.

Ultimately, it was deemed the cost, at that time, was too high and work did not proceed.

In the subsequent two decades, the drain operated without the pump and dyke, which was actually in contravention of the governing Engineer’s Report, but I digress. Fast forward to 2013 where the area received some significant rain events after the fields had already been planted. With this came a renewed push to deal with the standing water in the fields along Third Line Road and Fourth Line Road. If you know the area, you will know there is a bit of a bowl effect and it becomes difficult to drain since the area is quite flat.

Under the Drainage Act, landowners have a right to request improvements to the drain and on September 10, 2014, Council appointed a drainage engineer to prepare a report to address the con-

cerns of the landowners. This report would update the governing 1969 report mentioned earlier. It is important to note that the Drainage Act process is a lengthy one. Engineer’s Reports must travel through a number of agencies before being presented back to the community. As a result, our next update doesn’t come until the latter half of 2017.

The report was presented to the landowners and it was not without controversy. In the updated report, the watershed from the initial 1969 report had been expanded recognizing the other drains that feed into the Cranberry Creek and the various properties whose water eventually use the Cranberry Creek as an outlet. The Engineer’s Report was approved by Council in December 2017. Now, it is important to highlight that a Municipal Drain is not owned by the City. It is comprised primarily of watercourses that run on private property although roadside ditches may be in-

cluded in the drain. Under the Drainage Act, the municipality has the responsibility to maintain the drain at the cost of the landowners but also to facilitate the relevant processes under the Drainage Act. As such, Council approved the report under this authority.

The appeal process for a Municipal Drain is threefold.

In the case of the Cranberry Creek MD, we saw 107 appeals to the Court of Revision. The Court may only deal with assessments within the reports. Through this appeal process, some changes were made and assessed costs shifted whereby the majority of assessed landowners saw significant reductions in the costs to improve the drain.

Those improvements include reinstatement of the pump and dyke system.

From that point, appeals may be made to the Drainage Tribunal under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs. There were just over

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40 appeals to this body. After a lengthy hearing process, the Tribunal set aside the Engineer’s Report. What that means is that the report, as it stands, does not move forward. The Tribunal made some suggestions on a way forward but stopped short of addressing the concerns set out in the various appeals. The Tribunal does have the authority to change the report and allow it to proceed in a revised manner.

The third appeal body is the Drainage Referee, also under OMAFRA. No appeals were filed here. The likely scenario here would have been that those landowners wanting the work to proceed could have filed an appeal to the Referee. That did not occur. As a result, the Report falls back to the City along with the costs of the report and the appeal process. This is where we remain today.

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A lot for us to be proud of as we Celebrate Canada!

THis week,

THIS MONTH

by Larry Ellis

Celebrate Canada! is an eleven-day celebration which takes place from June 21 to July 1. We are justly proud of the nation we have built together over the last 154 years. Since the earliest days of our history, Canada has been a land of promise.

We have built a society that celebrates achievement and excellence and at the same time, maintains a respect for human rights.

On June 21, National Indigenous Peoples Day, Canadians from all walks of life are invited to participate in the many events taking place across the country.

This date is of cultural significance to many Aboriginal peoples as it marks the summer solstice — first day of summer and the longest day of the year. Dedicating

this day to the First Peoples is a way to honour their important place in the fabric of Canada.

June 24 is Saint-Jean Baptiste Day, the day when French Canadians all across the country express pride in their culture and rich heritage through colourful parades and parties. These festivities combine the ancient rites of the summer solstice – a period of light and hope – with the tradition of honouring their patron saint.

Attend any Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day party and you will discover the spirit of French Canadians.

June 27 is Canadian Multiculturalism Day, officially proclaimed in 2002 is an opportunity to recognize our diversity and our commitment to democracy, equality and mutual respect, and to appreciate everything the many multicultural communities have brought to Canadian society.

July 1, Canada Day, we gather in our communities and proudly celebrate all we share in common across

this great land. We mark all our achievements, which have their foundation in the visions and values of our ancestors, voiced in nearly every language in the world through new Canadians.

We remember with pride the work of authors, poets, performers, artists — like our own A.Y. Jackson — inventors, farmers, pioneers in medicine, and the special gifts of thousands of others.

This history, dating back to 1867, continues to reveal new chapters more touching and fascinating than the last. Consider what we have learned and what we have yet to learn from each other.

It is a time for festivities and for reflection.

A lot has changed over the years but Manotick is still a village, and we are proud of that! Unfortunately, Covid 19 and other events have changed and cancelled most celebrations this year, some activities may be seen virtually.

Everyone – wash your hands – wear a mask – social distance.

of the situation and the road ahead. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have questions on this and feel free to give the podcast a listen on the matter as well.

If you have any com-

ments, questions or concerns, please feel free to email me at Scott.Moffatt@ottawa.ca or contact me by phone at 613580-2491. For information on Ward 21 issues, please visit TeamTwentyOne.ca.

arac continues from page 8 In the coming months, our Drainage staff will bring a new report to Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee to appoint an engineer to update the 1969 report’s assessment schedule and find a new way forward in response to the decision of the Drainage Tribunal. The fact remains that the drain exists and is not operating in conformity with the Engineer’s Report on record. Leaving the drain as is cannot be an option under the Drainage Act. It either must be maintained in conformity with the Engineer’s Report or abandoned. Given the number of drains that require the Cranberry Creek as an outlet to the Rideau River, abandonment is not an option either.

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Racing, dangerous driving becoming more of a problem As I sit down to write this article, the sounds of the cars squealing their tires as they race down River Road provide background noise. It’s just after 10:00 pm, and the mock racetrack just across the Rideau River from my home will be busy for hours.

Sound carries, so nightly activity is a problem for light sleepers like me. Across the city, it’s like a Fast and Furious movie is being shot in every neighbourhood, every night.

Ottawa, it seems, has roads that beg to be driven on as fast a possible. COVID and the ensuing lockdowns have resulted in more dan-

gerous driving, more noise and more crashes. Police describe drivers they nabbed as uncivil and entitled.

Ottawa, we have a growing problem on our roads.

Reckless driving and speeding make up the bulk of complaints to my office.

We are constantly begging police to step up enforcement in problem areas of the Ward.

This spring, for the second year in a row, Ottawa Police launched a campaign to target speeders and those who modify their vehicles, so they make as much noise as possible.

Project Noise Maker is seeing positive results. On one evening alone, police laid 13 stunt driving offences. That means they were going more than 50 km/hr over the posted speed limit. Each driver was fined $2,000, had their licence suspended for seven days and their vehicles impounded.

The same evening someone was stopped for going 135 km/hr in an 80 zone on Fal-

lowfield. Another driver was clocked at more than twice the speed limit on Bronson Ave. The crackdown continues, but it will eventually come to an end. We know that unless there is consistent law enforcement, a constant police presence on our problem roads, speeding will continue.

So what do we do?

I believe the answer is technology. Red-light cameras, or photo radar cameras that snap a picture of a speeding car’s licence plate.

The only thing that will get drivers to slow down is the threat of a fine and loss of

demerit points. The nice thing about cameras is they work around the clock. Ottawa currently uses radar cameras in school zones with significant effects. To use them in other areas of the city, the provincial government must approve them.

I recently met with Chief Peter Sloly to discuss the possibility of using photo radar. He agrees it would be a great tool to slow drivers and change behaviour.

He encouraged me to direct OPS to study it and other measures; I did that at the last Ottawa Police Services Board meeting. A report is expected hopefully before

the fall.

Photo radar would be a serious tool for a serious problem. We do not have enough police to stop all the reckless and disturbing behaviour on our roads that jeopardize community safety for those who would oppose it.

If OPS reports back and recommends we ask the province for the right to install photo radar cameras, I will do what I can to promote this change to road safety policy.

Now, get out there and enjoy our trails and pathways!

Carol Anne

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6. July 1, 1867: What was the name of the Act which created Canada?

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8. On Canada’s 144th celebration of July 1, who came to Canada for the first time together?

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5. Which province is the world’s biggest exporter of lentils?

10. True or false: did we invent the cocktail called a Caesar?

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Age: 18 School: Osgoode Township High Grade: 12 Parents: Kim Cable and Geoff Hopkins Sister: Meghan (15), grade 9, Osgoode Township High Pet Peeves: “People who walk slowly, and people who don’t close doors all the way when exiting a room.”

Part-time Work: Foodland - in the hot foods department and at the LCBO Favourite Subjects: “This year I’ve taken physics, English, functions, chemistry, biology, calculus and French (in that order). The subjects I enjoy doing, do not necessarily correlate to those that I excel in. I enjoy learning about physics and biology the most, but I have had some great teachers that have made the unbearable subjects, like chemistry, English and the maths, enjoyable.”

What do you enjoy reading for pleasure?

“Recently I have been reading non-fiction books, because I’ve been interested in learning more outside of school. Last summer I also got into murder mysteries, because my Grandma lent me the book Magpie Mur-

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ders’ by Anthony Horowitz. I’ve been hooked on the genre ever since.”

Who are your favourite authors? “I have always been a John Green fan. I’ve read almost all of his books. Recently, I’ve taken interest in the author Lyndsay Faye. I’m currently reading her novel, Paragon Hotel. I appreciate my English teacher, Ms. Hughson, who has been my teacher for all four years of high school. She introduced me to many good books, and taught me how to appreciate them. One of my favourite books that she led me to read was The Help by Kathryn Stockett.”

What is your greatest accomplishment?

“My greatest accomplishment would be getting into my top choice for university, which was Life Science at Queen’s. This year I’ve worked exceptionally hard to raise my grades and I am very happy it paid off.

“I’m also appreciative of the teachers I’ve had who have worked hard to support us through Covid-19.

They have gone above and beyond to make sure we get extra help, and taken time out of their personal lives to ensure we are prepared for first year in university. I wouldn’t be able to achieve my goals this year without

them, and the help of my peers.”

School Activities: “As sad as it sounds, there have not been a lot of school activities available to the students with the covid restrictions. When we go to school, we arrive in the morning and sit down to a 4 hour class that consists of 2-4 lessons of that class, and then we are sent home to study and review them.

There is not much room there for extra activities.

We have one class for one week, followed by our second class the next week.

In Grade 11, I took Outdoor Education, and it was definitely one of my favourite classes. During the Outdoor Ed trips I made many of my friends I’m close with today. I learned a lot about camping and sports you wouldn’t think about trying – like rock climbing. Had Covid-19 not been around, I would have joined our varsity Soccer Team. In past years I met girls from other grades, who I wouldn’t

have talked to otherwise.”

Other Activities/Interests: “Before Covid, I played soccer with OSU. My team was definitely a group of girls who kept me sane throughout high school. In my spare time, I like to read or work out.

Recently, I’ve been enjoying biking around with my friends, going on walks, or playing basketball. In the winter I loved downhill skiing, I tried to get out as often as possible before the snow melted. In the summer I also like to water ski.

My Dad has been teaching me how to slalom ski at our cottage.”

Career Goals: “In the future, I plan on accepting my offer at Queen’s for Life Science. Ideally, I would love to be accepted into medical school, so I will work hard to get there.

I have no set goals for my future career, but my only desire is to work in a hospital. I hope to get to know my interests better as I take more classes in university.”

OTHS student Sarah Hopkins is heading to Queen’s University to study Life Sciences in the fall.

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Manotick’s Leith Ross part of Folk Music Canada international collaboration A Manotick singer/songwriter is one of nine Canadian artists taking part in a collaboration between Folk Music Canada and artists from Australia and the Nordics.

Leith Ross, now based out of Toronto, performs the song I Remember with Ida Wenøe of Denmark. Folk Music Canada (FMC) is releasing nine original songs as part of the International Collaboration Recording Export Program. From a call for submissions, FMC selected nine Canadian export-ready folk musicians and partnered them with nine international folk artists/bands from Australia, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Iceland and Sweden.

The goal is to help artists grow their international presence and networks during a time when touring is not possible.

“We understand the impact this time has had on creation and the live showcase model,” says Executive Director for FMC, Karrnnel Sawitsky.

“This project has fostered a meaningful connection from across the globe; allowing for remote creations between artists with distinct

perspectives and styles.”

FMC wanted to set the artists up for success in the remote collaboration process, thus all participants are financially compensated, with all production and promotion costs covered, and the rights of each song are retained by the artists.

The collaborative recordings will be promoted on a global scale as a means of export for these Canadian Folk artists and to celebrate the importance, diversity, and cultural value of folk music in Canada.

“I have loved being a part of this project. While this year has brought challenges to so many, it has also been a time of reconnection and repurpose,” says Halifax folk musician, Jenn Grant. “In some cases, our limitations have opened new doors and pathways to creativity and joy. I hope that people will hear the love and authenticity that went into this songwriting process. It was a career highlight to share this experience with Ash Bell and Sarah Tindley all the way in Australia, for Folk Music Canada’s export program.”

Ross delivers a raw, vulnerable style of music

that is a culmination of inspiration sourced by Celtic family roots and the highly formative High School Musical series.

Leith Ross’s debut EP Motherwell is described as an incredibly honest and intimate collection of songs.

The music was inspired by their own coming of age story, and written in hopes of providing the soundtrack to a shaping moment for someone else. Motherwell was humbly recorded live off the floor in one afternoon with college mates, and released in October 2020 on Birthday Cake.

Songs from Ross’s debut EP have been played on CBC Radio 2 as well as editorial playlists on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Music. The EP received critical acclaim from Exclaim!, Stylus Magazine, Red Guitar Music, and indie blog If It’s Too Loud.

Ross is not the only area musician on the project.

Amanda Rheaume of Barrhaven, a former Live 88.5 Money Shot contest winner and a Juno Award winner, is also part of the project.

With their own unique perspectives and distinct styles, the powerhouse

pairs have come together remotely to create new music representing both traditional and experimental folk sounds. See below for the full list of pairings and song titles: ● Breaking Point by Aerialists (Canada) + Långbacka/Bådagård (Sweden) ● I’ve Been Gone by Amanda Rheaume (Canada) + Monique Clare (Australia) ● Don’t Matter by Cécile Doo-Kingué (Canada) + Beckah Amani (Australia) ● Hope & Fortune by Irish Mythen (Canada) + Svavar Knútur (Iceland) ● Sons & Daughters by Jenn Grant (Canada) + Ash Bell and Sara Tindley (Australia) ● I Remember by Leith Ross (Canada) + Ida Wenøe (Denmark) ● Ovddos / Hivumuuniq by PIQSIQ (Canada) + VILDA (Finland) ● Fall Awake by The Once (Canada) + Jack Carty (Australia) ● Bright New World by The Small Glories (Canada) + Darling West (Norway) All songs are released today and available on Folk Music Canada website and

through all streaming platforms, and have supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Government of Canada.

Folk Music Canada is a member-driven organization that supports and promotes the Canadian folk music community and is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance, diversity, and cultural value of all types of folk music in Canada. Founded in 2000,

FMC operated for nearly a decade as ‘Folk Alliance Canada’, changing its name in 2009and establishing a strategic plan in 2011.

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FMC has adopted the Canadian Code of Conduct for the Performing Arts for all activities.

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Seniors Month – a good reminder to check on elderly loved ones June is Seniors Month in Ontario and the Ottawa Police Service Elder Abuse Unit is reminding everyone that seniors continue to be at risk of fraud, abuse and neglect due to ongoing isolation during the pandemic.

Although physical distancing is key to prevent the spread of COVID-19, we encourage people to maintain open communication (e.g. phone or video calls, and emails, etc.) with older family members, friends and neighbours.

“Restrictions have been especially hard for seniors, because they often depend on others for care,” says Cst. Hilary Rao of the Ottawa Police Elder Abuse Section. “Being out of regular contact with family, friends and community supports can make them vulnerable to scams and abuse.”

Familiarize yourself and your elderly loved ones with the types of scams that are out there by checking the OPS website or that of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.

If you know of a vulnerable senior who is struggling with mental health, or needing to obtain groceries, health care or social services, you can contact 2-1-1 to connect with a number of social services in Ontario or local community resources.

The Ottawa Distress Centre at 613-238-3311 or 1-866996-0991, is also available 24/7 for mental health support and resources.

Elder abuse is any act or gesture that harms or threatens to harm an older person (65 or older) and can be physical, sexual, financial or mental. Abuse is any single or repeated act, threat, lack of appropriate

action compromising the safety or wellbeing of an older person. It includes physical, sexual, financial and psychological abuse as well as neglect.

“Abusers count on their victims not calling police because they are relying on them for care,” says Cst. Rao. We understand that victims of elder abuse may not want police involvement.

Although we encourage all incidents to be reported, there are various community resources available online in cases where victims or families choose not to contact police.

The Ottawa Police Service has an Elder Abuse Information Line - 613236-1222, ext. 2400 – a non-emergency information line that is managed by the Victim Crisis Unit crisis counselors who provide in-

formation, crisis counseling and resources to vulnerable persons and victims of elder abuse.

For emergencies

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City releases

The City heard from hundreds of residents when it asked for input into the creation of a Community Safety and WellBeing Plan in 2020. A report on those consultations has been posted on the City’s Engage Ottawa site in advance of release of a draft Plan. The Plan is required under provincial legislation and will be finalized in the coming months.

Last year, hundreds of residents participated in virtual consultation sessions and an online survey. Others shared stories on the Engage Ottawa website, sent in written submissions and contributed ideas through the Community Toolkits.

The result was the identification of the following top priorities for the Plan: Housing; Discrimination, marginalization and racism; Mental health; Systems change and systems security; and Financial security.

Residents also identified the following key themes for the Plan: • Improve access to programming and support • Stronger collaboration between services, and with the community

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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 and is Norway, because House it looks fabulous! there is such beautiful The sidingin my andschool, shutters were a difference places over the country and to get all a different painted to give perthe building and hiking.

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Phase 3in St. will expand the and Dalhousie in further Halifax. west up development After that, I hope to pursue to the existing woodlot that is a career in either athletic owned the City. Details on therapy, orby education.” the proposed site plan should be available in the coming After suffering numerous weeks.

turned to coaching. It has given me an opportunity to continue in the sport, even though I can no longer parMANOTICK MESSENGER MANOTICK MESSENGER ticipate in it.”

The MessengerFOCUS ON YOUTH Career Goals: “After consultation report on Well-Being Plan high school I hope to go to Being OTHS Student Council President a rewarding experience university near into Stage 1somewhere of its Reopening the east coast; hopefully in

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• Help to find services – a One Stop Shop • Enhance communications and community consulting The full consultation report is available at https://engage. ottawa.ca/Community-SafetyWell-Being-Plan City staff are continuing to work with community partners to develop the Plan which will be tabled with Council in the fall.

MVCA AGM is June 17

The Annual General Meeting of the Manotick Village and Community Association is set for Thursday, June 17 at 7 p.m. via Zoom. Registration is required and only members will be eligible to vote. There will be an election of individuals to the following positions: President, Treasurer, Secretary, VP of Events and VP of Communications. The Board will also be welcoming two new Directors at Large.

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Public Health guidelines while they work to vaccinate more residents. Updates on vaccine After suffering numerous schedules and information on concussions, Melita Wyche how to stay safe are available turned to coaching. at https://www.ottawapublichealth.ca PHILL POTTER PHOTO YOMA is online. Every week YOMA is offering free online social programs featuring different topics and activities for youth in Grades 4-12.

They are also available for homework help. The schedule is available on their website at yoma.ca concussions, Melita Wyche Follow us on Twitter @ turned to coaching. manotickvca and Facebook • Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode Greely • Fri COVID-19 update PHILL POTTER PHOTO Instagram The Province has moved the Assoc, First Friday of each and month, invites & welcome pla all Musicians, Dancers & Listeners. Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. For additional info Gr 613 call 613 489-2697.

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Located at Night Manotick Commun• Ottawa Futsal Club entering their 29th season indoor • Friday Country Music &course, Dance Clubor TheGrowing Greely Legion • Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - Eastages Osgoode Greely pm significant life change), and would like to meet new for 0-11.

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18-month Dickinson House restoration project is complete

After an 18-month renovation project, Dickinson House will be ready to welcome visitors when the COVID-19 restrictions permit.

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green on the storm windows and certain other window frames. When asked about this change, CSV stated “Our rationale for revising the colour scheme is based on our review of historic photos of the house. We discovered that the storm windows were not always painted white. Using the pale green on the storm windows will give some variation and interest while allowing the detailing of the white window casings to shine. The white window frames behind the storms will still be visible from the exterior.”

With regard to the shutters, CSV stated “The slight shift to a green with more olive undertones is in keeping with the spectrum of heritage colours of the per-

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The screening and scaffolding that surrounded Dickinson House since April has been removed, revealing a pristine, vibrant and colourful renewed exterior. The project started in November 2019 with a complete laser scan of the exterior which allowed the staff of CSV Architects to map out all of the areas of deterioration and form a plan for restoration. Madison Construction Ltd. started work in January 2021 by removing all of the shutters and the storm windows.

These items were taken to the company workshop for repair or rebuilding as required.

Scaffolding was erected in March of 2021. The construction team started at the top and scraped down all of the loose and damaged paint. Once the scraping was finished, the damaged portions of the trim and siding were removed. Useable portions of the siding were then used to repair smaller areas. The siding and trim boards had originally been milled in Dickinson’s own sawmill, but to a pattern not presently commercially available. Special cutters were made and replacement siding and trim were cut from Eastern pine, to match the original profile on the house.

Once the wood repairs were complete, all the small holes, cracks and surface blemishes were caulked and primed. The entire house was then painted. Visitors familiar with Dickinson House will notice that the walls are now a lighter shade of yellow and the shutters a somewhat softer green than previously. The major change is the pale

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Dry conditions prompt RVCA to ask residents to conserve water Due to below average rainfall over the last three months, conditions in the Rideau Valley Watershed now meet the threshold for Minor Low Water status under the Ontario Low Water Response Program.

Watershed residents and businesses are encouraged to conserve water by limiting non-essential uses (e.g., lawn watering, car washing,

etc.), for an overall consumption reduction of about 10 percent. Residents are also encouraged to consult with their municipalities regarding any water conservation bylaws that may be in effect.

Stream flow values are lower than normal by as much as 20 to 30 percent and field observations indicate that ecological condi-

tions are becoming stressed.

The average 90-day rainfall measured at climate stations in and around the watershed is near 60 per cent of normal for this time of year, which has triggered the Minor Low Water status. In the past 30 days, rainfall has been variable across the watershed, with the average amount being near 35 per cent of normal. Looking ahead, the

seven-day weather forecast indicates we will receive minimal precipitation.

Following an early spring freshet this year, Parks Canada staff are closely monitoring the water levels throughout the Rideau Canal system inside the Rideau Valley watershed. Water levels in the reservoir/flowthrough lakes are currently well below normal and are

expected to decline further with little precipitation in the short-term forecast. Rideau River flows downstream of Big Rideau Lake have been reduced to minimum. Water levels in the Rideau River below Smiths Falls are within navigable ranges.

To better understand local conditions, landowners, businesses, and industries are encouraged to contact

Brian Stratton by email (brian.stratton@rvca.ca) if they are experiencing any unusual water-related problems.

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

Updates to this message will be issued as conditions warrant.

With local water levels low due to a lack of rainfall, the RVCA is asking residents and businesses to conserve water.

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Keeping you connected, from morning to night, with everything and everyone, your ability to hear is priceless. Unfortunately, one in ten of us have hearing loss. If ignored, even the slightest hearing loss has significant consequences.

You become disconnected from your world as loved ones become mumblers and asking to repeat becomes a nuisance.

Your safety and independence is compromised. You risk misdiagnoses, diminishing cognitive abilities and depression. Indeed, untreated or improperly treated hearing loss has a pronounced negative impact on your quality of life.

Although the negative impact of untreated hearing loss is universal, how to go about maximizing hearing capabilities is extremely individual.

One size does not fit all! The good news is that with nearly a dozen Manufacturers offering a variety of products to Canadians, finding the right match for you is possible. The key to maximizing your hearing potential is to ensure that all products available, across all Manufacturers, are considered for you and your unique profile. Offering just that is locally owned, grown and operated, Hearing Freedom.

This approach is rare in today’s market as Rosanne McNamee, Doctor

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of Audiology, discovered when she interviewed for Audiology positions at local dispensaries.

At each establishment she was disappointed to find the same thing; the interviews focused on the number of hearing aid units she was expected to sell and which Manufacturers she was to limit herself to.

“That was not my idea of proper hearing health care,” says McNamee.

“I wanted to focus on my patients’ needs, not sales. I wanted to be able to consider everything available, not just the product lines providing the employer the biggest profit margins.

It all seemed so backwards to me.”

And so she decided to set up her own business, doing it her way and putting patients first. Now, nearly 20 years later, Hearing Freedom continues to help patients stay young, active and socially connected.

At Hearing Freedom you can be confident your optimal solution will be found because you, your unique hearing profile and your individual hearing needs are held paramount.

Unlike retail settings and Manufacturer owned chains, at Hearing Freedom there is no predetermined product or plan…everyone gets customized care. In addition, to ensure maximum hearing potential is achieved, Hearing Freedom offers short-term demos as

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Furthermore, at Hearing Freedom, your services are provided by the most qualified professionals in the industry. There are no Hearing Instrument Practitioners or Hearing Instrument Specialists on staff, only University trained and professionally regulated Audiologists who are qualified to service both children and adults, whether they are private pay or third party supported (WCB, VAC, etc).

“Hearing is complex and so are today’s hearing aids,” McNamee explains. “Dealing with the most qualified health care professional, in the most independent setting, is crucial to maximizing your hearing potential.” At Hearing Freedom you will never worry whether or not you have chosen the best place to trust with your hearing needs.

So, if you believe in your right to the best, fullest and most customized service available, make sure you go to Hearing Freedom in Manotick.

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