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Ontario permits more businesses and services to reopen

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: • Ontarians encouraged to establish social circles; • Ontario unveils a plan to open Post Secondary Schools; • Ontario lifting 30 day supply limit on prescriptions • Ontario protecting agri-food workers; and • Ontario supports children and youth during COVID-19 If you are providing services/resources to the community and would like your information included on this community resource page, please fill out the contact form on my web-

site. News from Queen’s Park Ontario government announced that it is getting more people back to work and more recreational activities open by moving forward with a regional approach to Stage 2 of reopening the province. In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and local health officials, the government is easing restrictions in communities where it is safe to do so, based on trends of key public health indicators such as lower rates of transmission, increased capacity in hospitals, and progress made in testing. As part of the Ontario government’s Stage 2 reopening plan, more facilities and services will

be available at provincial parks in certain regions. Gradually over the next several weeks, Ontario Parks will start opening campgrounds, providing more washrooms and drinking water, along with roofed accommodations, park store and rental operations, visitor centres, and sports fields. It’s important to check what facilities and services are available before visiting a provincial park. Helping parents get back to work The Ontario government announced its plan to reopen child care centres across the province to support the next stage of the province’s reopening framework. Developed in consultation with Ontario’s Chief Medical Officer of Health and medical leaders at The Hospital for Sick Children, the plan will require child care operators to follow strict

health protocols to ensure the safety of child care staff and children. As the province continues to implement its Framework for Reopening the Province, child care centres and home care providers across Ontario will be able to reopen with strict safety and operational requirements in place, similar to the safety guidelines required for emergency child care centres. The Ministry of Education has been working with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development to develop these health and safety protocols. They will enable the safe reopening of child care centres across the province and enhance safety through effective contact tracing. This plan imposes strict requirements on operators, including mandatory training and reporting and support from the local medical officer of health before reopening.

Public transit safety guidance The Minister of Transportation and the Associate Minister of Transportation, released comprehensive safety guidance for public transit agencies as the province reopens and more people return to work. This guidance, developed in consultation with health and transit officials, provides transit agencies with the information they need to help protect employees and passengers during the COVID-19 outbreak. The guidance document provides transit agencies with best practices and tips to help stop the spread of COVID-19, such as maintaining physical distance between people whenever possible, highly recommending that passengers wear face coverings or nonmedical masks when taking transit, practicing proper hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette, installing physical barriers between

drivers and passengers, using physical markers between seats and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and objects Long term c are home visits In consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, the Ontario government announced the gradual resumption of visits to long-term care homes, retirement homes, and other residential care settings. Family and friends will be allowed access to these settings beginning June 18, 2020. Long-term care homes will allow outdoor visits of one person per resident each week at a minimum. Retirement homes will resume indoor and outdoor visits in designated areas or resident suites when physical distancing can be maintained. Other residential care settings will be able to allow outdoor visits of two people at time. Physical distancing will be required for all visits.

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Patios open as many businesses welcome back their customers

Manotick is once again open for business. Restaurant patios were among the businesses to open as part of the province’s second phase of openings Friday. For Manotick, the entire business community will benefit, as the village’s restaurants, spas and salons often draw day tourists and shoppers into the community. “It’s certainly something a lot of businesses were waiting for,” said Manotick BIA Executive Director Donna Smith. “The restaurants in the village have worked hard to ensure that all of the provincial guidelines are being followed to ensure safety for their guests and their staff.” While restaurants in Manotick are well-known and draw visitors in to shop in the com-

munity, Smith said they aren’t the only draw for the village. “A lot of people come to the restaurants and will spend the day shopping, but a lot of people also come to Manotick for the salons and spas,” Smith said. “They also draw people to the village. So having things opening back up is going to help everyone.” Smith said one of the things that has impressed her recently has been how the business owners in Manotick have stepped up to make the shopping experience better and safer for their customers. “From day one, the business owners in Manotick have been doing an outstanding job,” she said. “They are complying with regulations and doing everything they possibly can to accommodate their customers and

keep them safe. No one really knew what to expect or how everything was going to unfold, but the business owners in Manotick have stepped up and made every effort for a best case scenario for their customers.” Moving forward, many people will remain working from home on a full or part time basis. Smith said having more professional people in the village during workday hours change the dynamics of the business community. “Certainly one of the things we often talk about in the BIA is leakage, where dollars are spent outside the community,” she said. “With people working from home in the village, they are more likely to do their shopping here rather than downtown or on their way home. It may also help the restaurants in

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Manotick as more people may be wanting to get out to have lunch.” While the number of people in the village will change, so will the things they are looking for. “With so many people working from home, it has had an impact on the local clothing stores,” Smith said. “For example, ladies who are working from home these days are looking for more casual attire than the usual professional attire they would wear to their office. If they are working from home, women are looking for something causal and comfortable.” Smith has been sending daily updates to businesses in Manotick to provide information, updates and tools since the closure of local businesses in March.

Visitors will be subject to strict health and safety protocols, including requiring to pass active screening every time they visit, confirming with staff that they have tested negative for COVID-19 within the previous two weeks, and complying with the infection prevention and control protocols. This includes bringing and wearing a face covering during visits. Ontario proposing temporary ban on commercial evictions The Ontario government announced that it intends to take action to protect commercial tenants from being locked out or having their assets seized by their landlords due to the negative impacts of COVID-19. The proposed changes to the Commercial Tenancies Act would, if passed, temporarily

halt evictions of businesses that are eligible for federal/ provincial rent assistance. If passed, the legislation would reverse evictions that occurred on or after June 3, 2020. The government intends to bring this legislation forward as soon as possible. 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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Police safely put down coyote that was aggressive and ill By Charlie Senack There is one less coyote for local residents to be concerned about. Coyote attacks had been reported in Riverside South, Manotick and Barrhaven over the last few weeks, and several more sightings were reported in Richmond. The hunt to trap an ill coyote causing havoc in Riverside South appears to have come to an end. In a media release sent out by Ottawa Police on Friday, June 12, they said a coyote was spotted prowling around houses near Shoreline Drive and Wild Shore Crescent early that morning. “The coyote initially came at an officer, but they were able to chase it away from the residences using a police cruiser,” the press release said. “Officers then located the same coyote in Claudette Cain Park where they had no choice to put it down safely.” The news comes a few weeks after a number coyote attacks started taking place in the area. Multiple people were chased by the animal with some being bitten. The incidents appear to have started on May 30 when George Bayne, a newspaper carrier, encountered the dog-like animal. The 74-year-old told CTV News he felt a pain in his ankle, and

“looked down and there’s a huge coyote busy gnawing on my ankle.” The following night, Bayne was walking on Canyon Walk Drive off Spratt Road when he saw a coyote — believed to be the same one — trekking towards him. He jumped in his car and drove off. On June 3, it was reported an 81-year-old woman was chased and bit while out for an early morning walk in the same neighbourhood. Then on June 9, Ottawa Police said a man was bit in the back of the leg by a coyote in the area of Spratt Road and Goldeneye Way — just steps away from the previous incidents. Officers canvassed the area but were unable to locate the coyote. Area Councillor Carol Anne Meehan tweeted a day later that a coyote had grabbed a dog in the Golden Springs area. Neighbours came out their front door with brooms in hand to chase the animal away. No humans or animals were injured, however the next morning, Meehan said a coyote attacked a small dog in Beryl Gaffney Park near Prince of Wales Drive and Rideau Valley Drive. Police were seen searching the park with rifles in hand. It was late May when Riverside South Resident Scott Carson was riding

A sign warning people of the potential for coyote attacks was posted in Beryl Gaffney Park in Manotick.

his bike home around midnight when he had his own encounter with the coyote. Carson says he was near the intersection of Earl Armstrong Road and River Road when the incident occurred. “I was at the park across from the Plaza at Riverside South mall when a coyote chased me from there to my house while I was riding my bicycle,” Scott told this newspaper. “It didn’t bite me. I was on a bicycle and I used it to keep me on the other side of the coyote, but when I started to drive away it tried biting at the wheels.” Scott says the coyote got within about a foot of him but he didn’t feel scared. “When I got home I used a pitchfork to chase it off,” he said. “It didn’t look like a normal coyote and it’s not normal to see them here in the area. I’ll see them the odd time but they would always run off. I can also hear them fighting at night.” Gloucester SouthNepean Councillor Carol Anne Meehan has been closely following this matter since it became an issue, and went to all lengths to get it resolved. She was in close contact with Ottawa Police, Bylaw and the Minister of Natural Resources. “I demanded and got police patrols in Riverside South!” Meehan said in a Facebook post on June 11. “When I left tonight they were searching for the coyotes. Bylaw has also hired a wildlife specialist. It will take time but everyone is committed to removing this threat to public safety.” One of the problems appears to have been confusion over who is in charge of handling the issue. Meehan says she spent weeks trying to get the right authorities to deal with the problem, and also wrote a letter to the Minister of Natural Resources, John Yakabuski expressing her “anger about how his team in

Residents in Riverside South arm themselves as they search for the aggressive coyote.

Residents in Manotick whose neighbourhood back onto Beryl Gaffney Park expressed concern after a coyote attack in the park last week. Photos courtesy of Carol Anne Meehan

Kemptville has failed to respond to this threat to our community.” “The Ministry of Natural Resources, which has the sole responsibility of dealing with dangerous wildlife in our midst, has washed their hands of this,” she said. Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari said in a statement, however, since learning of the issue, ministry staff had been in “constant communication with the City of Ottawa to

resolve the issue. Ghamari said the ministry’s role was to “provide guidance on the management of troublesome wildlife.” Now that the coyote has been captured and killed, questions are circulating as to if there is more than one. Riverside South residents will be on the edge of their seats for the next few weeks as they wait and see if any more attacks are reported. “(We) cannot defin-

itely say this is the coyote that chased and bit two people, but bylaw says it exhibited similar behaviour,” said Meehan on Facebook. “Residents are advised to remain alert and stay out of parks at night, when coyotes hunt.” The body of the coyote has been sent for testing to see if it was carrying any diseases. Meehan says they believe there may be two more coyotes in the area.

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ARAC approves Caivan manufacturing facility in Rideau-Goulbourn The City of Ottawa Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee has approved the rezoning to allow for a manufacturing plant in RideauGoulbourn south of Barrhaven. Last Thursday, the committee approved a proposal by Caivan Communities to build a 137,000-square-foot manufacturing plant at 3713 Borrisokane Drive. The property falls within the former Drummond/ Costello gravel pit, outside the city’s current urban boundary. The development is proposing to include offices, a home building design centre, and a manufacturing and assembly facility. This land use would employ over 250 full-time jobs and provide a noteworthy contribution towards the home-building industry in Ottawa through the robotic manufacturing of home-building components, such as roof trusses and wall panels. Caivan’s plans also include a twostorey office building that

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would feature a showroom and design centre, as well as a daycare for employees’ children. According to city staff, a facility of this nature, with over 250 employees associated with both office and manufacturing, would benefit greatly from municipal services, which are available at the abutting urban properties. The City’s Official Plan permits extension of urban services in unique economic circumstances, and the Provincial Policy Statement supports this where it can be demonstrated the extension into rural lands is for economic purposes; is feasible as demonstrated through a comprehensive servicing study; is financially viable; and can optimize existing infrastructure. One of the details that needs to be worked out is the servicing for the building. According to the city report on the project, a facility of this nature, with over 250 employees associated with both office and manufacturing, would benefit

greatly from municipal services, which are available at the abutting urban properties. The city’s Official Plan permits extension of urban services in unique economic circumstances, and the Provincial Policy Statement supports this where it can be demonstrated the extension into rural lands is for economic purposes; is feasible as demonstrated through a comprehensive servicing study; is financially viable; and can optimize existing infrastructure. The project has the green light to proceed if Caivan drills a well and installs a septic system. However, Caivan wants the plant and a future office building connected to the city’s sewer and water system. In their favour is the fact that the city just voted to extend its urban

boundary, which would likely include the site of the Caivan manufacturing facility and offices. Also of concern to the councillors was the proximity to the Trail Road Landfill Facility, located across Hwy 416 immediately west of the site. The location has raised concerns that development disrupting the groundwater regime could alter the landfills leachate plume flow, pose risks to the City’s compliance with the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and pose operational risks. The landfill is designated ‘Solid Waste Disposal Site’ within the Official Plan, and policies require that adjacent development demonstrate no adverse impact on these types of facilities or on the proposed development.

Workers move a roof into place on a Caivan home in Richmond’s Fox Run earlier this month. Jeff Morris photo

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The MessengerEDITORIAL MESSENGER EDITORIAL

Panic response came with a heavy price As this wave of the COVID-19 pandemic winds down, we should ask honest questions about our response to it. Growing amounts of research suggest that closing schools was a very bad idea. An Australian study shows that COVID-19 doesn’t sicken many children, and children are not effective spreaders of it. Sweden didn’t close their primary schools, yet experienced no significant infection problem in either their student or teacher populations. It was a major mistake to close down primary schools, so shouldn’t we reopen them now? Also, was it necessary to shut down all ‘non-essential’ businesses? Sweden left business owners and customers to make their own decisions. Our lockdown-and-stayhome approach damaged, if not bankrupted, many small businesses. Sweden left businesses intact and didn’t need the huge government spending that will leave lockdown countries with severely damaged economies. As for its numbers of deaths, Sweden has done no better or worse than lockdown countries. Isn’t Sweden’s policy of leaving most decisions to the individual, rather than using state control, proving to be a better approach? One area where Sweden and Canada both failed is with respect to the elderly and vulnerable. Thankfully, this virus has mainly spared the young, but much more has to be done to those now known to be vulnerable. And wasn’t the experiment of quarantining the healthy population (and putting the working population on welfare) a massive mistake? It’s best to protect those either vulnerable or wishing to self-isolate, but allow healthy people to decide how much personal risk they want to take. Likely there will be a second wave of COVID-19, since the current lockdown approach merely delays the virus. We’re nowhere near to achieving the desired herd immunity (where the virus dies off because so many people have recovered from the disease and are immune from catching it again). Sweden, closer to achieving herd immunity, will likely not suffer as much as we will. The good news is that this virus doesn’t appear to be nearly as deadly as first thought. In fact, healthy people might have about as much to fear from getting this virus as they do in getting the regular flu. It seems we were badly scared by wildly inaccurate models. But our senior medical science and political leaders, who largely represent the last of the boomer class, didn’t listen. Did we panic and follow the wrong ‘experts’? We have, and are, paying a heavy price. Our children and their children will be paying for it for decades. Baby boomers will not be here to watch its end. Was our panic response the boomers’ last gasp? Troy Miedia – Brian Giesbrecht, a retired judge, is a senior fellow at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy.

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Even in Nazi Germany, black lives mattered All of us were horrified as we processed the exchange and wrote the following. “And then;… wonder of wonders;… I saw the footage of George Floyd’s life being cut off at the neck thanks to the knee of a violent Herr Adolph Hitler, salute this lad. I looked and careless rogue cop in Minneapolis last on with a heart which beat proudly as the lad who was crowned king of the 100 meters week. All of us – white, black and everything event, get an ovation the like of which I have in between – can be a part of the solution. never heard before. I saw Jesse Owens greeted by the Grand Chancellor We have all been of this country as a brilliant guilty of saying sun peeped out through the something racist, clouds. I saw a vast crowd intentional or not, FROM THE OTHER of some 85,000 or 90,000 in our pasts. Now, people stand up and cheer we try to filter him to the echo.” what we say, but In 2009, German jourare we solving the Jeffrey Morris nalist Siegfried Mischner problem? Can we said that Owens carried a program ourselves photo of himself with Hitler to not be suspicious of others based on stereotypes? We in his wallet. The photo of the two men shaking hands was taken behind the stands in the have to. George Floyd has already become an his- stadium. Mischner witnessed the handshake, toric figure in America’s long and ugly battle and Owens had asked him, and other journalagainst racism. He instantly became one of ists, in the 1960s to “set the record straight” the most significant Americans of the 21st about Hitler’s true attitude toward Owens. Century. But what separates him is that he After the games, Hitler even sent Owens an will go down in history as a victim. There inscribed cabinet photo of himself to comwere no heroic actions or stands for George memorate his success at the Olympics. In Nazi Germany, Jesse Owens was alFloyd. He is an unintentional hero, which may make him even more of a heroic figure. lowed to stay in white hotels and eat at white When you look back at some of the most restaurants. He was celebrated by the Gerimportant figures in 20th Century American man people as a prolific hero. He was celehistory, many are people who denounced ra- brated as the greatest athlete in the world, perhaps even the greatest in the history of cism or stood against it. Jesse Owens is single-handedly credited the world. Upon his return to the United States, with crushing Adolf Hitler’s myth of Aryan supremacy at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin. Owens was greeted in New York by Mayor With Hitler in attendance watching, Owens Fiorello LaGuardia. A parade was held for won four gold medals in one of the greatest him in Manhattan. After the parade, a reachievements in Olympic history. He won ception was help for Owens at the Waldorf the 100m, 200m, 4x100m relay and long Astoria. He was not permitted to go through the front entrance of the hotel or use the pasjump. For decades, there were conflicting re- senger elevators. He went in a side door and ports over Hitler’s reaction to Owens’ up the freight elevator. While Hitler applauded and admired achievements. Some say that he refused to shake Owens’ hand. In fact, Hitler had been Owens, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosgiven an ultimatum by the International evelt, a Democrat, offered no congratulaOlympic Committee after shaking only the tions or no invitation to the White House. hands of German gold medallists. He was After the Olympics, Owens campaigned for told he must shake the hands of all winners, the Republicans. “Some people say Hitler snubbed me,” or none at all. Nazi Minister Albert Speer wrote that Owens said at a Republican Rally in BaltiHitler was annoyed by Owens’ success. He more. “But I tell you, Hitler did not snub me. wrote that Hitler “was highly annoyed by I am not knocking the President. Remember, the series of triumphs by the marvelous col- I am not a politician, but remember that the ored American runner, Jesse Owens. People President did not send me a message of conwhose antecedents came from the jungle gratulations because, people said, he was too were primitive, Hitler said with a shrug; their busy.” Jesse Owens’ life after the Olympics was physiques were stronger than those of civilized whites and hence should be excluded difficult. He held many jobs, ranging from playground attendant to janitor. In the 1960s, from future games.” But history wanted Hitler remembered as he would file for bankruptcy. There are parallels between Jesse Owens a savage racist. The reality may have been and George Floyd and every other black different. Owens, who showed nothing but dignity American who has suffered the wrath of raand grace in Germany, would often speak of cism in white America. Like Owens, George Floyd will be reHitler with respect. Owens talked about how Hitler had waved at him and he waved back membered as a hero. He should be. He has following the 100 metre final. Robert Lee made the world a better place. And it’s about Vann, the African-American editor and pub- time America caught up to the rest of the lisher of the Pittsburgh Courier, witnessed world. Even Nazi Germany.

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Is Council ready to make Canada needs to support a global some tough budget decisions? response to protect food security The Editor, Now that society is beginning to open up, consider how we will manage Ottawa’s budget. By law, it must balance every year. Recently, greater expenses have been incurred with less income coming in. So, there is quite a shortfall. This is a crisis. At least half of our population has suffered severe financial hardship. Thus, taxes must NOT increase.

Some Suggestions: 1. Cut all city salaries by five per cent. Why? Unionized public servants have good salaries and excellent benefits and have retained their jobs, unlike many others. A large percentage of staff members, including Transpo workers, have enjoyed considerable free time with reduced workload recently. 2. Shrink the workforce by five per cent at least, including contract workers.

3. Each department should find efficiencies of five per cent. We are enduring the most severe economic downturn ever, so many tragic consequences as yet unknown so all must pull together. I challenge City Council to make tough decisions so our citizens do not have the added burden of a tax increase next year. Liz MacKinnon, Manotick

The Editor, COVID-19 has now shown its devastating impact across the world. While we in developed countries are better prepared for the negative consequences of the outbreak, other third world countries are experiencing the disastrous effects of coronavirus. One of these effects is the disruption of critical food supply chains due to the near-halt of economies worldwide. It does not help that

climate change is only contributing to the obstruction of food security by displacing thousands due to rising sea levels and the growing amount of pests. Despite this being an indirect effect of the coronavirus, the most vulnerable communities require protection. Access to nutrition and safe housing is more important than ever during this crisis. Canada should be investing at least 1% of its COVID-19 response in

new and additional aid towards an emergency global response. Developing countries do not have the resources that Canada has and are now at risk of extreme famine. We need to support countries that are dealing with the secondary effects of COVID-19 so that they are better able to protect the food security that has been threatened by climate change. Suin Lee, Kanata

Braid says Poilievre needs a lesson in modern economics The Editor, Could somebody please get Pierre Poilievre up to speed on twenty-first century economics? Judging by his latest op-ed [The imaginary Unicorn Balance Sheet, June 5, 2020] Poilievre’s party seems to be stuck on a bandwagon that has long since passed. It would also appear that Canada’s Conservative party has completely parted ways with the US Republican party on economic issues, because Poilievre’s concerns are in no way shared by his American counterparts. We’re all familiar with the answer that Donald Trump gave when asked about the possibility of the United States having to default on its growing debt:

“this is the United States government. First of all, you never have to default because you print the money, I hate to tell you, okay? So there’s never a default.” What Trump had described very concisely is what is known as Modern Monetary Theory (MMT), which postulates that any sovereign state with its own currency and central bank should never be concerned with debt or deficit, because the state has the power to simply issue money to cover any shortfall. MMT has traditionally been pushed by leftof-centre politicians, but since Donald Trump was elected President, MMT appears to have become Republican Party policy. Pierre Poilievre has—

in a backhanded way— endorsed MMT by pointing out how much better the much more heavilyindebted US economy is doing than Canada’s. Prior to the pandemic, the United States was running a one-trillion-dollar deficit. Naturally, when any government is injecting a trillion dollars more into the economy than it removes in taxes, it results in significant economic growth. Despite this obvious reality, Poilievre is still trying to drag out the deficit bogeyman one more time, using what appears to be bogus information. Poilievre states that during the 90s, when Canada’s deficit was 66.6% of GDP, “the lending markets literally refused to lend the government another

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66.6% of GDP—how does one explain the country of Japan, which currently carries a debt of 235% of GDP? Despite conventional right-wing rhetoric, Japan has not experienced significant inflation and the Yen remains one of the world’s reserve curren-

cies. Perhaps Mr. Poilievre needs to stop fearing the bogeyman and start believing in unicorns, just like his friends in the Republican Party. Andy Braid Kars, ON

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City losing $1 million per day through COVID-19 pandemic The province has announced that Ontario will begin a staged re-opening, and for us in Ottawa, that means a small step back to normalcy. During the Council meeting of June 10, Councillors approved the 2019 Financial Report, and although there was not much concern with our 2019 financial situation, 2020 will not be so rosy. Ottawa is losing $1 million a day through COVID-19. Municipalities across the province have made it clear that without higher levels of government stepping in to provide us with money, our situation will be bleak.

Here’s the rub, there may be three levels of government, but there is only one taxpayer. Our economy will take years to rebuild, so a onetime bailout from the Federal or Provincial governments won’t be enough. We need to get serious about protecting our City’s financial health. The only way Council can do this is

to take the opportunity to change how we budget. To begin, each City department must be told that any increase in spending needs to be found within its existing budget. No increases. Second, now that we know working for home is not only possible but a real option for many, a complete inventory of City-owned and leased real estate needs to be conducted with the goal of reducing our footprint. Running and maintaining office buildings is expensive. Selling off real estate will bring in one-time revenue and reduce our

operating costs. Third, a City-wide review of every program and service should be undertaken. We can only afford to focus on the programs and services residents cannot do without. The taxpayer cannot continue to pay for everything forever. If it does not provide a direct and meaningful service to Ottawa, we should not be funding it. Commit to keeping taxes at 3 percent- No doubledigit increases. For every 1 percent that the tax rate increases, the City collects about $16 million. Every new property

built also begins to pay taxes, increasing the tax base for the municipality. In 2020, it was estimated that the City would collect an additional $74.6 million through taxation over 2019 levels; however, $48.5 million is required right off the top to maintain the City’s workforce. This cost includes compensation, benefit increases from contract settlements and legislative changes to the Canada Pension Plan. That leaves the City with less than 35 percent or $26 million to enhance our services. Ottawa’s debt has continued to balloon from $835

million in 2010 to $2.7 billion by the end of 2020. That is a 230 percent increase. We spend more on servicing Ottawa’s debt than we do on roads maintenance, libraries, the Ottawa Fire Service, Housing Services, and the list goes on. Ottawa cannot continue to borrow endlessly to fund our capital works projects. Every time the City borrows money, it must increase taxes to ensure it can pay off the interest. COVID-19 has changed the way we live and work. Now is the time to change how we pay for government.

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Podcast features info on Rideau-Goulbourn construction Two months ago, we started the RideauGoulbourn Podcast. This week’s episode focuses on Stage 2 of the Province’s COVID-19 response and features Ottawa Public Health’s Associate Medical Officer of Health, Dr. Brent Moloughney. On Episode VII, Executive Director Kelly Dumas of Rural Ottawa South Support Services joined us to talk about ROSSS and Seniors Month in Ontario. Episode VI focuses in on all the construction projects through RideauGoulbourn. We update you on projects wrapping up, what to expect during this construction season and what’s coming in future years. You can find it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and all other podcast apps. You can also link to

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Barnsdale Road/ Prince of Wales Drive Roundabout

One such project discussed on the podcast a couple of weeks ago was the new roundabout being constructed at the intersection of Barnsdale Road and Prince of Wales Drive this summer. Construction is scheduled to begin this month and run until the end of November. The total project includes the construction of a single lane roundabout, associated drain-

age works, utilities and landscaping. While a signalized intersection was considered, the roundabout was the best option to improve the level of service, functionality and safety at the intersection. To safely accommodate the works and reduce the overall construction duration, a temporary road closure is required on Barnsdale Road 90 metres east of Prince of Wales Drive for a period of ten weeks. A signed traffic detour will be in place via Prince of Wales Drive and Rideau Valley Drive during the closure. Access through the site along Prince of Wales Drive and Barnsdale Road will be maintained at all times prior to and following the temporary road closure. Lane reductions will be

required during the construction period during non-peak traffic hours. The road construction may result in some disruption to part of the private property directly adjacent to the work. Access to properties will be maintained at all times. All areas disturbed by construction will be reinstated. To accommodate the roundabout construction, some existing trees within the limits of construction will be removed. This will allow sufficient space for the single-lane roundabout to be constructed and for the utilities to be relocated. New trees will be planted as part of the landscaping reinstatement work. Every precaution will be taken to minimize interruptions to the every-

day life of your family; however, there may be some inconvenience during the course of the construction, such as delays when travelling through the construction zone, noise, dust and vibration. For general project information, please contact the City’s Project Manager, Matthew Strampel. He can be reached at M a t t h e w. S t r a m p e l @ ottawa.ca or by phone at 613-580-2424 ext. 21796.

Household Hazardous Waste Depots Return

Due to COVID-19, the City was forced to cancel our first Household Hazardous Waste Depots of 2020. Given the status of the pandemic, the City is now replacing all future household hazardous

waste depots with three extended depots. The first event will last six days, starting Monday, June 22nd. Residents will be able to dispose of household hazardous waste at 3100 Conroy Road daily between 8:00am and 4:00pm until Saturday, June 27th. The City, in consultation with Ottawa Public Health, has reviewed safety precautions to protect the health and safety of residents and staff and has posted procedures online. Residents are encouraged to visit on their regular waste-collection day, to help limit traffic and make the process more manageable for staff. For Richmond residents, that would be Friday, June 26th.

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Pizza All’ Antica open for business on Manotick Main Street A couple of weeks ago, while driving south on Main Street, Manotick, I noticed a long line of masked people appropriately distanced and patiently waiting for something. It wasn’t until the next day that I realized Pizza All’ Antica (pronounced alan-teek-a) was opened for business! There was a very valid reason for that long line-up, involving one of those all sensation experiences you get from food that is exquisitely and uniquely prepared. Residents of Manotick and surrounding area have been blessed for eight years with “Pizza the Antique Way” served up to your liking, fresh and piping hot from the trailer that Joe and Anna Crupi operated every

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moffatt continues from page 10 The depot will accept household hazardous waste only and will not accept electronic waste. Residents must always remain in their vehicles and, due to operating restrictions, staff will not empty and return bins, totes, gas cans and the like to residents. Work will cease promptly at 4:00pm and residents might not be able to drop off materials that day if there are long end-of-day line-ups. The City will provide details about two additional depots once locations and dates are confirmed. This information is subject to change based on further developments related to COVID-19. For information about impacts of COVID-19 on City programs and services, visit Ottawa.ca.

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to use a forestry professional to confirm and remove EAB infected ash trees and to replace all removed trees with suitable native trees. Managed similar to the Ottawa Rural Clean Water Program with the partner Conservation Authorities, the Ash Tree Replacement Program is managed and administered by SNC. Funding support has been provided by the City of Ottawa. Interested applicants are encouraged to visit our program website at nation.on.ca/eab. 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 RideauGoulbourn issues, please visit RideauGoulbourn.ca.

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David Arntfield to be honoured with renaming of recreation area

The City of Ottawa Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee has approved a naming application to honour a longtime volunteer in the community. In recognition of extensive community service to the citizens of Ottawa, the City has been asked to name the recreation area within Centennial Park, located at 5572 Doctor Leach Drive, the “David Arntfield Recreation Area”. A proud resident of the Manotick community, David was a dedicated community volunteer. As the Competitive Convenor for the Osgoode-Rideau Minor Hockey Association, he was responsible for obtaining team spon-

sorships and leading annual fundraising efforts. As a member of the Executive Committee responsible for the Ottawa Ride For Dad Prostate Cancer Awareness campaigns from 20092019, more than $4 million was raised for local research and awareness initiatives. His commitment to community causes was always evident, volunteering for many fundraising and recreational sponsorship activities. David was known as a “master fundraiser” and assisted greatly in acquiring $890,000 in Federal Infrastructure Funding that supported the expansion of the Manotick Arena in 2017. Mike O’Neil, submitted an application to commemorate David Arnt-

field. Under the proposal, the recreation area within Centennial Park, located at 5572 Doctor Leach Drive, the “David Arntfield Recreation Area”. The CNC met on February 26, 2020 to review the application and endorsed the proposed name based on Arntfield’s extensive community service and has an extraordinary community service record. In accordance with the Council-approved Commemorative Naming Policy, in cases where there is no objection received during the public consultation period, a report can be submitted directly to the appropriate Standing Committee and Council, without reconvening a CNC meeting.

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Liam Maguire says good-bye to local icon Paul O’Kane By Liam Maguire The name O’Kane has its origins deep in Irish history. It’s believed to have originally appeared in Gaelic as O Cathain or Mac Cathain possibly related to the ancient name Cahane which means ‘beloved’. There’s also the thought that the surname came from the name Catháin which has a broader translation, ‘the fighting one.’ Both are so applicable to my incredible friend, Paul O’Kane. This is so surreal to be writing this. We just went through the loss of his brother Kevin a short while ago and when news of Paul’s cancer first hit then reoccurred I never for one second thought or believed this outcome would be anything but successful. I just never considered any alternative. I met Paul in the mid 1980’s. I’m not sure if he was still finishing high school at St. Pius, my alma mater or if he was just out. I know this much he was working at the McDonald’s on Merivale road. I had just finished guesting on the Lowell Green Show on radio station CFRA where I had become a bit of a regular making 3-4 appearances a year doing hockey trivia. I finished this particular show and I was hungry so I headed to the McDonald’s on Merivale. I walked in, no drive thru in those days and as I was contemplating my order I saw this guy behind the counter staring at me. He was not a small man. Looked at least 6’1”, probably 200+lbs, dark hair, piercing eyes and he was burning a hole in me and I was like, WTF….I was about 5-6 people back in line and as I slowly rolled to the front I was thinking of what must I have done to piss this guy off? Did we have a run-in on the ice, was there a woman involved, I was racking my brain and then he moves out from behind the counter and makes his way to me. Here we go I thought. He walked up to me before I was to order and asked, ‘are you Liam Maguire?’ I

said, ‘yes I am.’ ‘Were you just on the radio, on CFRA with Lowell Green?’ ‘Yes I was,’ and I started to relax and then he shot out his hand, I took it, and he proceeded to tell me how much he enjoyed the show. ‘My name’s Paul O’Kane. I think we have a lot in common. Could I get your number so we can chat further some time, maybe have a beer.’ And at that precise moment a tremendous friendship was born. One that encompassed hockey, Montreal, the Expos, Ireland, love of family, amateur sports, drinking, standing up for our flag and our friends. He was a mirror of me in so many ways and we just hit it off. We clicked like we’d known each other for life, like blood brothers, like teammates, like long time hard core friends. And now he’s gone. Paul had a mischievous sense of humour. He had a sort of back-door way of needling that if you didn’t know him it could catch you off guard. This was evident at Alex and Rich Hanoski’s Christmas party a few years ago when he slid up beside a group of 5-6 guys from the Stittsville, Kanata area and said, ‘is this where all the pussies hang out?’ Knowing full well that most if not all of them did not know him. As I raced in to the group to calm the waters Paul stood nearby smiling his cat-justate-the-canary grin and I hastily did introductions and in his disarming way, with handshakes completed all around he spent the next hour getting to know the boys and them him. That was Paul. Let’s make no mistake here however. Paul was no shrinking violet. He had previously trained at Beaver Boxing, he was a good sized man and he absolutely under any circumstances would have stood in with anybody and thrown if the need arose. There are stories that have circulated about several incidents at a number of hockey arenas when he felt things had gotten out of hand on the ice and either his son or his son’s teammates were being

Paul O’Kane, left, was a tireless sports volunteer and coach who recently lost his battle with cancer. He is pictured with his longtime friend, Liam Maguire.

taken advantage of. I heard the stories. I know what lengths he’d go to protect family or friends. He would be a very, very formidable opponent, make no mistake about it. I loved his phone calls. Paul phoned me I’d say 2-3 times a month. The topics would range from the latest incident in the NHL or something closer to home. Time and time again he’d ask me to tell him about stories and incidents I knew of from back in the day. He seemed to love hearing my recounting of well-known incidents from the Valley or the city where things got crazy. He loved hearing them. I probably repeated some of them 8-10 times but he seemed to enjoy hearing it as much as the first time. When I ran a couple of trips to Carleton Place to see the Canadians

play a few years ago Paul signed up immediately. He absolutely loved that trip. I sat with him and his brother Kevin pre-game as we hoovered back a massive plate of wings, drilling back pints and we later laughed for months reminiscing about our transportation, a school bus, (and a fantastic driver) going to the Carleton Place LCBO during the 2nd intermission to get more booze for the 40min trip back to Don Cherry’s in Kanata and then on to Osgoode for the rest of us. I’ll say something else about that pre-game moment. We spent pretty much the whole time talking about Paul and Kevin’s parents. I’ll never forget it. I know they are together now. There is some comfort in that but the hole left here is a gaping. It’s a massive heart-felt wound to be sure.

He usually had a comment on my Facebook posts whether they be hockey related or family related or on somebody else’s passing we both knew and especially on St. Patrick’s Day. I know he was immensely proud of his Irish heritage and he seemed to love that we shared that and I did to. Paul was a tireless volunteer with his true love being the coaching of the boys in baseball. He helped out with his son’s hockey team as well and it just seems like yesterday I went to a couple of his son’s games and sat beside him as we watched Declan play. Paul was keeping the stats. Of course he was. He championed those boys every single year to give back to the community in some fashion. Whether it was the Capital City Condors, the Pulling for Peyton campaign, raising funds in

memory of a young lady who lost her battle with leukemia. Paul helped fill a 53’ trailer of supplies for Ft. McMurray after the fires. And he was a huge driving force through the boy’s team in support of Jonathan Pitre. Endless, his efforts were literally endless. I don’t want to stop writing. There’s such a sense of finality to it… I’m thinking of a scene towards the end of a great movie, Shawshank Redemption. Red (Morgan Freeman) soliloquy’s after Andy Dufresne (Tim Robbins) breaks out and is gone. He remembers some of the antics and moments they shared and he finishes by saying, ‘I just miss my friend.’ God Bless you Paul. You were a treasure, you cannot be replaced. You will be remembered. I just miss my friend.

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The MessengerFOCUS ON YOUTH this month Work set to start on Barnsdale Roundabout

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data section on their web site. The Ottawa COVID-19 Dashboard provides up to date information on the number of cases, summary of outbreaks, outbreak locations and core indicators for monitoring COVID-19. You can also sign up to receive regular email updates. OPH is also encouraging residents to wear a mask in situations where you are unable to maintain social distancing, particularly on public transit and while shopping. Details on all CoVID-19 requirements and updates from Ottawa Public Health are available on our web site www.manotickvca.org Remember, we are all in this together.

cated and this was one way to show support for that goal. Centennial Park will be renamed the David Arntfeld Recreation Area in recognition of his long time commitment to local hockey and years of volunteer activities in the community. The new sidewalk corner at Clapp Lane and Main Street is a welcome improvement to Main Street and will make it easier for those with mobility issues to get around the Village. MANOTICK MESSENGER 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 Follow us on Twitter @ manotickvca and Facebook and Instagram for any other community updates.

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Thank you to the Manotick United Church for organizing the peaceful protest on June 5th. Racism needs to be eradi-

We live in Ontario, the land of “Sparkling Water” referring to the St. Law- construction on what is rence River and the first now known as Watson’s permanent settlement in Mill. Canada, Quebec City. Add this to the mix Right here in our part – all should be able to of Ontario some of us live live in a place where in the town of Manotick - everyone is respected the name is derived from and loved whether they the Ojibwa word manotic are white, black or any meaning island in the of the many shades/col• Friday Night Country Music & Dance Club The Greely Legion river, referring of course ours in-between – colour fourthIsland. Friday ofLong each month. Bring along an instrument tothe Long Is- of skin, race, religiontoor play,in or come in to sing,River listen andno dance. Admissionoris FREE. land the Rideau religion, sexual Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: isGreely nearly 2 kilometres orientation, we are all long and about 1 kilo- human beings. Love and 613-822-1451 or 613-826-6128. metre between the bridg- be loved! During these es. The town was given uncertain days I suggest • Tuesday Dance Party The Greely Legion hosts live music on this name by its’ founder, -wear a mask, practice the 1stKent and 3rd Tuesday ofin each distancing month from 1:00 pm - 4:00 Moss Dickinson and wash your pm. Bring along an instrument to play, or come in to sing, 1859, when he started hands! listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613826-6128.

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Parent and former coach steps up to fund Warriors scholarships

The Bell Warriors Football Club has announced that an alumni parent and coach, Kevin Pidgeon, has stepped forward to fund this year’s two Jim Wagdin PostSecondary Scholarships. “In funding year’s scholarships, I wanted to be sure that this year’s bursaries could continue to be made without the Warriors having to impact the club’s operating funds,” said Pidgeon, who is the COO of Nautical Lands Group. “Jim (Wagdin) is a tremendous visionary and I am truly proud of all that he has accomplished with the club.” The announcement was made last week by Warriors President Paul Stewart. “This gesture couldn’t have come at a better time,” Stewart said. “Our Bell Warriors Football Club is facing unprecedented financial challenges which puts our non-profit sports club in a precarious position. Despite the fiscal challenges our club is facing, we felt it was important to continue to support our Warriors alumni now more than ever by continuing to offer our scholarships. We had already incurred considerable expenses, however, associated with our preparations for our Winter Football clinics, Co-Ed Spring Flag Football program, Spring Girl’s Touch Football program and our Tackle Football program. Kevin’s considerable donation is not only appreciated but it is reaffirming that the Warriors are on the right track. It’s a humbling pat-on-the-back to all of our volunteers who have selflessly given to their com-

munity over the years. We can’t thank Kevin Pidgeon and his family enough for continuing to value our club and goals.” Jim Wagdin volunteered for the Bell Warriors for 24 amazing years as a coach, VP and eventual President of the Club until 2011. Mr. Wagdin was a man of character, dignity and distinction who set a tremendous example for our young players and families. In 2011, upon his retirement from the Warriors, Jim was bestowed the honour as the Bell Warriors 1st Inductee into the Bell Warriors Hall of Fame. In 1999, the Bell Warriors initiated the Warrior Scholarship program offering two $1,000 scholarships to ex-Warriors who are pursuing post-secondary education. Participation in a postsecondary football program is not a prerequisite. There are however, three selection criteria – Academics, Warrior Experience, and Community Involvement. An independent committee, as chosen by the Club executive, makes the selections. A total of $40,000 has been rewarded to date to Warrior alumni for their pursuit of post-secondary education. Last year’s winners of the scholarship were James Keenan and Jake Papalia. Keenan, who was a standout quarterback for the Warriors throughout his youth football career, was the starting quarterback for the Queen’s Golden Gaels last season. Among his teammates at Queen’s was Kurtis Schaefer, a fifth year linebacker who is also a former Bell Warrior and a pre-

vious winner of the scholarship. “If you know the Warrior Way, you know the characteristics of respect, integrity, commitment, honesty, and above all else, community,” Keenan said. “By community, I mean support, giving and leadership by example.” Keenan is going into his third year at Queens University in their Honours Bachelor of History program. In addition to his studies, he is a member of the Queens Gaels Football Club and won the Gaels’ starting quarterback job in 2019. He credits his football experiences often with the Warriors as preparing him for more impactful leadership roles. “I look around and assess who needs support to get everyone to the level at which they are at their best,” he said. “Being best is not the goal, but to ensure everyone has a chance to be their best is.” Jake Papalia is a defensive back studying in the Bachelor of Information Technology program at Carleton University and continued his football career by playing midget football with the Bel-Air Norsemen.

Nautical Lands Group COO Kevin Pidgeon, a Bell Warriors alumni parent and coach, sponsored this year’s Jim Wagdin Scholarships.

“I’m proud Warrior stock,” he said. “We are a brand of young men who are disciplined, respectful, strong, and full of character and possibility. I’m beyond thankful for all my years as a Warrior and I truly wish I could relive it all. Once a Warrior, forever a Warrior.

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Noel Klassen honoured during Romans virtual AGM The Osgoode Richmond Minor Hockey Association wrapped up their 2019-20 season with a virtual AGM and awards presentation held on the Zoom webinar platform. Noel Klassen of the Osgoode Rideau Major Midget Romans was the winner of the Andrew “Diesel” Winnicki Memorial Cup, presented annual to a Romans player who has conducted himself or herself in a respectful and exemplary manner throughout his or her minor hockey career. The player must have a true passion for the game, display good character on and off the ice, show dedication and respect to his or her teammates and coaching staff, and be a recognized leader on the team, not just in points. Also recognized as the Osgoode Richmond Minor Hockey Association Volunteer of the Year Award winner Doug Wolfe.

On the ice, the year was a successful one for the Romans. Playing in the Ottawa District Minor Hockey Association B League. Six of the seven teams finished with

winning records and reached the “A Side” playoffs. The Major Atom Romans pulled off an upset in the first round as they finished in seventh place and proceeded to

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Klassen continues from page 18 In tournament play, the Minor Atom Romans were finalists in the Bell Capital Cup and the Green Mountain Avalanche Hockey Tournament. The Major Atoms won tournament championships in Quebec City and Jay Peak, VT. The Minor Pee Romans were winners of the Blues Capital Classic and the Winter Classic hockey tournaments while being finalists in the Kings Rebellion Hockey Tournament. The Major Midget Romans were the Recharge with Milk Hockey Tournament champions. The association’s survey was also reviewed. Findings were the 65 per cent of those who responded to the survey feel their player had a positive

experience and saw their skills progress. Eighty-seven per cent felt their coaches had a positive impact on their players. Import players from outside the district were also discussed. For the B League, the maximum number of imports is four players-goalies. The district import regulations have been changed for 2020-21 to two players plus one goalie per team. The Romans competitive teams will be restricting imports at the Atom and Pee Wee levels to develop local talent. Looking ahead to the 202021 minor hockey season, registration for the Osgoode Richmond Minor Hockey Association has been delayed until further notice. The asso-

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riding lessons, horse care, swimming, nature hikes, games, creative crafts, laying hen care and egg collection and nutrition.

For details: ​www.stevenscreekfarm.ca​ or 613-489-0248

Stevens Creek Farm, 6439 Second Line Rd.,Kars, Ontario., K0A 2E0

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

WE’RE HERE FOR OUR COMMUNITY

“During these difficult times, we encourage everyone to practice social distancing and the safe measures that have been outlined by Health Canada. Our dedicated staff members are doing their best to ensure the safest and most pleasant shopping experience in our store to provide you and your family with everything you need during the COVID-19 pandemic. We are a strong community, and we will get through this together!”

King’s Your Independent Grocer

Open daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

DurInG tHe COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Visit http://www.yourindependentgrocer.com TO PLACE YOUR ORDER

Chris King,