Manotick Messenger November 3, 2023

We are the right choice because we give you choice.

613-692-7375

5528 Ann St., Manotick www.HearingFreedom.com

Book now and support your locally owned clinic.

See Pages 18-21 For our Remembrance Day Pages VOL. 39 • N . 22 o

MANOTICK, ONTARIO

www.manotickmessenger.ca

Friday November 3, 2023

First Poppy for 2023 presented to Governor General Mary Simon

The Royal Canadian Legion presented the First Poppy of the 2023 National Poppy Campaign today, to Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General and Commander-in-Chief of Canada. The Legion’s Dominion President, Bruce Julian, pinned the Poppy on the longtime Manotick resident during the ceremonial event at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.

“Each year, we are honoured by our Governor General’s gracious support in wearing the First Poppy,” he shares. “Her acceptance reflects this symbol’s importance in Canada, as a means of visually recognizing and thanking our fallen Veterans.”

As viceregal patron of The Royal Canadian Legion, the Governor General shared some remarks, pinned poppies on Veterans and guests, and exchanged a few words with them.

Legion Grand President Vice Admiral (Ret’d) Larry

Murray also greeted guests and spoke of the importance of the Legion’s First Poppy presentation during his remarks.

“Indeed, Remembrance, as symbolized by the Poppy, remains our eternal recognition of the service and sacrifice of all the women and men who protect our freedoms,” he said.

As part of the First Poppy presentation event, Rideau Hall displayed an image of the Legion’s “Poppy Stories” which highlights new stories about Veterans from peacekeeping missions this year. It is the second year for this initiative, which allows people to use a smart phone to scan their lapel Poppy to read the personal story of a Canadian Veteran.

The Poppy is Canada’s symbol of Remembrance for fallen military and RCMP Veterans. It reflects the country’s ongoing thankfulness for their sacrifices and its image is a central part of the

Royal Canadian Legion Dominion President Bruce Julian pins this year’s first poppy on longtime Manotick resident and Gover General of Canada, Mary Simon.

(Royal Canadian Legion Photo)

National Poppy Campaign.

Funds donated locally during the campaign are distrib-

uted locally, to help support Veterans and their families, communities, and to promote

Remembrance.

The Legion’s National Poppy Campaign launches

PAUL’S PHARMACY Manotick’s only locally owned Pharmacy 613-692-0015

These cards accepted

www.pharmasave.com

Mon. - Fri: 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Sat: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sun: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

990 River Road Manotick Across from Tim Hortons

annually on the last Friday in October and began on October 27 this year.

Page 2 FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 MANOTICK MESSENGER

Sgt. Robin Easey was a true hero and an inspiration to all

By Goldie Ghamari, MPP for Carleton The community lost a true hero in October.

Former Ottawa Police Service Sergeant Robin Easey, who lived in Richmond in the Carleton riding, passed away at the age of 70.

Sgt. Easey and his partner, Superintendent Ralph Erfle, were constables with the Nepean Police in 1984 when they responded to an armed robbery at Bayshore Shopping Centre.

Both men were shot and survived, but Robin Easey was left blind and with serious mobility issues.

He became a champion for rehabilitation and support for survivors of severe trauma. In 1988, Robin’s Blue Circle, a support group for police officers,

was created and named in Easey’s honour. Robin’s Blue Circle remains active today.

Ottawa Police Association President Matthew Cox paid tribute to Sgt. Easey after his passing in an email he sent to CTV News.

“From the Ottawa policing family, the name Robin Easey will never be forgotten,” Cox wrote.

“Sgt. Easey was left in a wheelchair but was always proud to don his police uniform and attend police events and the Canadian Police Memorial on Parliament Hill where he would

represent the Ottawa Police to honour the fallen,” Cox said. “Robin’s Blue Circle is probably one of the longest standing police peer support networks in North America. Robin is the inspiration and champion behind this group. To be part of this group you must have been involved in a police shooting or been shot in the execution of your duties.”

The Ottawa Hospital also honoured Sgt. Easey by naming the Robin Easey Centre in his honour. The Robin Easey Centre provides community-based life skills instruction, cognitive rehabilitation (strategy-based) and education services for adults who have sustained an acquired brain injury. The goal of the REC is to provide clients and their families with

the information, skills and experience needed to facilitate community reintegration and independent living.

Remembrance Day Services

One of the things that makes me proud to be the MPP for Carleton is the incredible turnout for Remembrance Day Services each year.

Manotick, in particularly, always draws a crowd of well over 1,000 people to the cenotaph beside Watson’s Mill, as Dickinson Square is packed with those coming to pay tribute to our fallen soldiers.

If you have not seen them yet, please take a look at the banners in the Village of Manotick honouring those from the community who served in

the military. This has been a wonderful project and a great tribute to local veterans.

Ontario Helping Victims of Tragedies Access Postsecondary Education

The Ontario government is providing $2.5 million for two scholarship programs prioritizing students impacted by international tragedies.

The Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship and the Ontario Remembrance Scholarship will provide over 200 students with $10,000 for their postsecondary education in Ontario.

The Ontario Minister of Colleges and Universities made the announcement, saying that Ontario is putting students first by

renewing two scholarships that will help learners – many of whom have faced great personal hardship – access postsecondary education here in Ontario.

This financial assistance will ensure students have the supports they need to complete their studies while honouring victims of recent tragedies and ongoing global conflicts.

The province is investing $1.9 million towards the Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship for postsecondary students who have relocated to Canada on an emergency basis. Funding will support four $10,000 scholarships at every publicly assisted college and university in Ontario, for a total of 188 scholarships.

goldie

continues on page 3

FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 Page 3

MANOTICK MESSENGER goldie continues from page 2 The Ontario Remembrance Scholarship, in memory of the 57 Canadians who were lost in the fatal plane crash of Ukrainian International Airlines Flight PS752 in January 2020 — including many from Ontario’s postsecondary community — will support 57 eligible students.

The Ontario-Ukraine Solidarity Scholarship was first introduced in 2022 and the Ontario Remembrance Scholarship was announced in 2020.

Quick Facts

- Beginning this fall, the scholarships will be awarded based on academic merit and financial need to students enrolled in eligible publicly assisted colleges or universities in the 2023-24 academic year.

- Students should contact their postsecondary institution’s financial aid office for more information on how to apply.

Ontario Strengthening Protections for Consumers

The Ontario government has introduced legislation that, if passed, would strengthen protections for Ontarians from unfair business practices such as price gouging, and make it easier for businesses to comply with consumer protection rules.

Consumer protection laws have not been comprehensively reviewed and updated since the Consumer Protection Act, 2002, came into force in 2005. Since then, Ontario’s marketplace has transformed significantly with an increase in online shopping and the use of apps.

The Better for Consumers, Better for Businesses Act, 2023, builds on existing protections to strengthen consumer rights by: - Prohibiting unfair business practices such as taking advantage of a consumer’s in-

If you have any questions for our area professionals, email us at: garyhcoulombe@gmail.com

PHARMACY Q: Should I get a flu shot and COVID-19 vaccine this fall?

A: Yes! The influenza virus can

undergo changes throughout the year, so to keep our immunity up to date it is important to get a flu shot every year. Individuals Pharmacist 6 months of age and older are eligible to receive a flu shot this year in Ontario.

A new COVID-19 booster shot is also available this fall, and targets the COVID-19 variant that is currently circulating. It is recommended for individuals 6 months of age and older 6 months after last COVID-19 booster shot or COVID-19 infection.

Your pharmacist or doctor can provide further details and information on the following vaccines..

Paul’s Pharmacy 990 River Road, Manotick, ON

613-692-0015

To be a part of our Professional Forum, e-mail Gary Coulombe at garyhcoulombe@gmail.com

ability to understand language in a contract.

- Limiting when businesses can make one-sided contract amendments, renewals, and extensions without express consumer consent.

- Prohibiting businesses from creating unnecessary barriers when consumers are trying to cancel a subscription or membership-based contract.

- Providing fairer exit options to consumers and their families who find themselves locked indefinitely into a timeshare contract as well as homeowners tied to long-term leases for home comfort appliances like HVAC systems.

- Providing stronger enforcement powers to better enable the ministry to hold bad actors accountable includ-

ing doubling maximum fines to further deter offences and egregious business behaviour.

The new Consumer Protection Act, 2023, would make it easier for businesses to comply with consumer protection rules in our increasingly digital-first marketplace.

This includes a single set of core rules written in clear, simple language that would apply to most consumer contracts, whether for online or in-person purchases.

To prevent the harms that could be caused by identity theft, the proposed legislation would also make changes to the Consumer Reporting Act that would give Ontarians greater access to their credit information and greater ability to limit how their credit information is shared with third

parties.

The government is also seeking public input on ways to address and reduce the harmful and inappropriate use of Notices of Security Interest (NOSIs) against unsuspecting consumers. A NOSI is a notice that can be registered on the land registry system by a business when it finances or leases certain equipment on a property such as an HVAC unit. In some cases, homeowners are not aware a NOSI has been registered on their title and businesses have charged them exorbitant fees to discharge the NOSI.

Quick Facts

- The proposed Better for Consumers, Better for Businesses Act, 2023, introduces a new Consumer Protection Act

that would amend the Consumer Protection Act, 2002 which governs most personal and household consumer transactions.

- The new Act reflects extensive consultation with the public and stakeholders over a three-year period and will make the marketplace easier to navigate for businesses and consumers alike.

Office Notice: My office is open Monday to Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. If you require assistance on any matter, please contact me at any time. My staff and I will be happy to assist. 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

Page 4 FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 MANOTICK MESSENGER

Integrity Commissioner presents report on Manotick BIA to council City of Ottawa Integrity Commissioner Karen Shepherd presented her report on the conduct of the Manotick BIA from 2018-22 during the Ottawa City Council meeting Wed., Oct. 18.

“As Integrity Commissioner for the City of Ottawa, I am responsible for the application of the Code of Conduct for Members of Local Boards, which includes receiving and investigating complaints about whether a member of a local board has contravened the Code of Conduct. In this case, I received five formal complaints respecting the conduct of members of the Manotick Business Improvement Area (MBIA) Board of Management,” she said.

Shepherd said she received a total of five formal complaints from two individuals, who were also the respondents to one of the formal complaints. Two formal complaints were dismissed at intake as being outside of her jurisdiction to investigate. Shepherd proceeded with an investigation into the three remaining formal complaints.

The report did not name any of the members of the Manotick BIA’s management team that was in place during that time, instead referring to them as Complainant 1,2 and 3, and Respondent 1, 2 and 3.

The first complaint involved allegations concerning the conduct of Respondent 1. They include: - Improperly received/ failed to disclose a payment

of $500 from the MBIA for volunteering as Vice-Chair during the MBIA Christmas festivities on two occasions (November 2019 and December 2022); - Harassed Complainant 1 through emails (some of which were curt and aggressive), manipulation and use of threats; and - Failed to follow due process when she allegedly self-appointed herself as Chair of the MBIA and attempted to remove Complainant 1 as Chair and director of the MBIA Board of Management.

The allegations concerning the conduct of Respondent 2, are summarized as follows: - Bullied and harassed Complainant 1 in her role as Chair for the MBIA; Failed to declare a conflict of interest - Recused himself from the hiring process [for the new BIA Executive Director] very late in the process; however, asserted his opinion at a Board meeting about the situation, and when reminded he had recused himself from the process, denied it; and - Sent all MBIA communications to his lawyer then threatened Complainant 1 about the contents of the communications.

The allegations concerning the conduct of Respondent 3, are summarized as follows: - Bullied Executive Directors of the MBIA; - Exhibited inappropriate conduct in relation to other individuals, including other members of the MBIA

Board of Management; and - Misspent MBIA funds, including on personal gifts that other members of the MBIA received.

Shepherd said the first two formal complaints were filed with her office on December 2, 2022 and the other three formal complaints were filed on December 8, 2022.

Respondent 3, through her legal counsel, challenged Shepherd’s jurisdiction to receive and investigate a formal complaint concerning her conduct as a member of the MBIA Board. Respondent 3 stated that she had been removed from the MBIA Board before the formal complaint was filed and subsequently that she had resigned.

“As part of my intake analysis, I specifically considered whether Respondent 3 was a sitting member of the MBIA Board when the formal complaint concerning her conduct was filed on December 2, 2022,” stated Shepherd. “This was an important consideration because, on November 21, 2022, members of the MBIA Board held a vote by e-mail to remove Respondent 3 from the Board while an investigation proceeded.

According to the report, a number of members of the Board Directors met on November 21, 2022 to discuss certain anomalies found in Petty cash charges that were never disclosed or approved by the Board.

Given that these expenditures were made under the leadership of [Respondent

3], as the Board Chair of the Manotick BIA, it has been proposed that she be temporarily removed from any Chair or Director function until this matter has been investigated and resolved.

The board voted in favour of a resolution to remove [Respondent 3] as the Manotick BIA Chair and Board Director and the appointment of an interim Chair.

Shepherd conducted her interviews for the report between May 24 and August 11, 2023. She completed the report Oct. 4, 2023.

“Little girl”

Shepherd also detailed that Complainant 1 was often referred to as “Little girl” by Respondent 2 at BIA meetings.

The report stated that regarding the context in which Respondent 2 used the term, Complainant 1 described: “…[Respondent 2]’ll say: “That’s enough little girl.

Can we move on.”

In the report, Complainant 1 further described: “It made me feel so insecure to talk. I didn’t even know what I was going to say next and what he was going to do. My meetings when he wasn’t there were actually really productive and we were all OK. But when he was there it just…as time went off it just got more and more and like, the funny thing is nobody stopped him from saying that or acting that way.”

The report added that Complainant 1 described thinking: “If he keeps call-

Manotick

Building outdoors?

Choose Western red cedar, naturally!

For all your fencing and decking needs!

Wide selection of building materials for all your construction projects.

hOuRs Of OpeRaTiON:

Monday-Saturday 8aM-6pM Sunday 9aM-5pM 1166 Beaverwood Rd, Manotick, ON

The Mews Of MaNOTick

(613) 692-3591 proudly serving Manotick & surrounding area since 1964

Full line of pressure treated spruce, #1 pine, plywood, insulation, caulking, and builders’ hardware supplies.

Proudly serving you since 1936! www.perkinslumber.ca 613-489-3735 North Gower

Monday - Friday: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm, Saturday: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm

ing me little girl and smashing his arms on the desk every time he wanted to make a point or he didn’t get his point across, then everybody would start doing that and I have to stop him.”

Respondent 2’s evidence is as follows: - He never called Complainant 1 a “little girl.” If he did so, he has no recollection of doing it.

- He was aware of the importance of the position and “perceived influence it carried within the context of the organization” and would not minimize the position by using the phrase “little girl.”

- He believes everybody should be left with their worth not being diminished “in any ways or means.” He would not diminish anybody in public. He does not do that and has never done that.

- His conduct during meetings was always appropriate. He was not inappropriate with his comments, demeanor, or addressing other people.

- From his perspective, it got to the point with Complainant 1 that unless you

agreed with her, she was diminished or demeaned.

“That was the vibe that she gave off.”

Three of the seven witnesses interviewed by Shepherd said they heard Respondent 2 call Complainant 1 “little girl”.

Manotick Messenger advertisement

The report outlined a formal complaint contained an allegation about an inappropriate Manotick Messenger article or advertisement. Complainant 2’s evidence is that Respondent 3 wrote and submitted a full-page article about the Manotick Women’s Day event in November 2022.

Complainant 2 explained that the article only speaks of Respondent 3 and her business, thanks Witness 12, her colleague and friend, and does not mention the BIA’s two Executive Directors of the MBIA Board.

The Complainant alleged that Respondent 3 asked for the article to run twice and billed to the MBIA.

report

continues on page 5

ESTATE FIREARMS SPECIALISTS FIREARMS WANTED FOR OUR 2023 AUCTION PROGRAM Rifles, Shotguns, Handguns, Antiques, Militaria, Collections, Estates, Single Items for Auction or Possible Purchase

CONTACT: SWITZER’S AUCTION Toll-Free 1-800-694-2609

Email Us @ sales@switzersauction.com Visit Us @ www.switzersauction.com

FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 Page 5

MANOTICK MESSENGER report continues from page 4 Complainant 2 explained that Respondent 3 and Witness 12 are not involved in the organizing of Women’s Day in Manotick and this event has nothing to do with individual businesses.

Complainant 2 felt strongly that the Executive Directors needed to be thanked for their work. According to Complainant 2, the article was brought to her attention by another local business owner who indicated other business owners were upset by the article because it wasn’t properly thanking people who should have been thanked.

A copy of the invoice for the article was obtained through the investigation.

The invoice confirms the MBIA paid for the November 18 article but does not indicate whether the article was expected to run in one or two cycles of the newspaper.

In response to the allegation, Respondent 3’s evidence is that she placed an article/advertisement in the December 16, 2022 issue of the Manotick Messenger and it was not related to Manotick’s Women’s Day events. Respondent 3 indicated the article was a personal advertisement in which Respondent 3 thanked members of the community for their support during her time as Chair for the MBIA. Respondent 3 provided documentation that confirmed that she personally paid for one cycle of the December 16th advertisement. As the article was paid for personally, Respondent 3 maintained that she was under no obligation to mention the executive directors of the MBIA in the advertisement.

The evidence confirms there were two separate ad-

vertisements: one on November 18and another on December 16. As Complainant 2 described, the November 18advertisement speaks of Manotick’s Women’s Day event. The article makes general reference to the significant effort required to organize the event and a general thank you to the local businesses. The article also includes a general thank you to volunteers and specifically names three individuals, including Witness 12. The two Executive Directors are not named in the article. The article ends with Respondent 3’s signature which includes her professional title and business, followed by her title as Chair of the MBIA. As Respondent 3 described, the December 16 advertisement was a thank you/farewell letter to the community. In the advertisement, Respondent 3

recognizes many groups and individuals who supported her and the MBIA during her eight years as Chair. The advertisement concludes with Respondent 3’s signature, this time only including her professional title and business.

“While the November 18 advertisement mentions Respondent 3’s business and her professional colleague (Witness 12), I do not find that this constitutes misconduct,” stated Shepherd.

In her conclusion, Shepherd stated that she found the conduct of two of the respondents contravened section(s) of the Code of Conduct.

“BIA members serve on the Boards of Management in a voluntary capacity.

For this reason, I have not considered a suspension of remuneration as a potential penalty in either case.

“Respondent 2 has been

a member of the MBIA for many years. He occupied the role of Chair for four terms and held the position in high regard. However, Respondent 2 undermined and bullied the Chair on several occasions. Respondent 2 acknowledged l, that in one instance his lack of email etiquette showed his frustration, and indicated that, on occasion, to make a point, “one has to be a little more forceful about it.” Respondent 2 continues to sit on the MBIA Board.

“I recommend that the MBIA issue a reprimand to Respondent 2. This is a fair sanction in light of the repeated violation of decorum rules in place to ensure a safe and respectful environment for board members, and for staff.

“In respect of Respondent 3, I do not recommend any penalty or remedial measures in response to

FINAL AVAILABILITY

Starting at $3,650/mo all inclusive!

Studio, 1-Bedroom, and 2-Bedroom suites.

Reserve now and move in this fall. Suites are going fast!

Retirement Living with age-in-place programs for enhanced care & memory care.

Plus, apartments for seniors too!

613-823-4447 waterfordgrand.ca 121 Marketplace Ave., at The Barrhaven Town Centre

contraventions of the Code of Conduct. Respondent 3 is no longer a member of the MBIA. For this reason, issuing a reprimand does not serve a practical purpose and imposing remedial measures is beyond the authority of the MBIA. “Beyond penalties and remedial measures, I recommend the development of training and policies to support BIA members in their public function. The investigation revealed that many members misunderstood roles and meeting procedures. The investigation also identified areas where detailed policies and procedures would establish better accountability and transparency (e.g., appropriate expenses, expectations for engaging in workrelated communications outside of normal business hours, procedures for hiring BIA staff, etc.)”

Page 6 FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 MANOTICK MESSENGER

MESSENGER Editorial

Remembrance Day has become a battlefield for identity politics

A Texas-sized Halloween from Hay-yell

Did you spend the last couple of weeks carrying a Harry Potter book. from thinking about Halloween costumes?the other “Y’all read Harry Potter?” she asked.

We stress over what the kids should go “Yeah,” he said excitedly. out as when they go to parties or to go trick “Well y’all are goin’ straight to HayPage 6, Manotick Messenger, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 or treating. Sometimes they yell!” stress over it even more.

She made devils horns with We Canadians are always learning to respond to our own failings, the misguided We can’t help thinking about her fingers on her head and policies and injustices perpetrated by previous generations and governments, and the of our own costumes as let out this hissy noise that many institutions that remain unchanged today.

Our some COmmunity kids.

Mine were predictable sounded like a live possum Sometimes, clearing the fog of bias, hate and injustice has been a slow process. at best. I would throw on my sizzling in a microwave.

Nonetheless, the Messenger lens is being cleaned, and everyone today has access to that flawed hockey equipment and be a Editorial And she never came over vision of our past. hockey player. One year, the only hockey again.

This makes stronger and more just nation – not perfect but a sweater I had was a Toronto Maple Leafs My neighbour on the other side, Randy, AreCanada youdifferent, morea Canadian work in progress. sweater. Even though I was not a Leafs fan was a little less Reverend Lovejoy and a lot than a fifth grader?

Unfortunately, accommodation has become altogether too common. We now have – at all – I reluctantly put it on and tried to more King of the Hill. He was the man who separateWith Remembrance Daynext celebrations fortime Indigenous Canada Day approaching week, it is a good for us all to soldiers who fought in the make the best of it, just as Roch Carriere coined the phrase, “I was fixin’ to cut all reflect on what it means to be Canadian.

Canadian army, another for Sikh soldiers and a third for the rest.

How about another put his Leafs sweater on when he was the y’all’s grass but my lawn mower done got Do we take being Canadian for granted?

Better yet, how doanother new Canadians about being Canadian?and Some another of us for black soldiers, for feel Chinese soldiers for women? How about only kid in Ste-Justine not wearing a Mau- broked up.” look upon immigrants and refugees as opportunists, not wanting to give but Italianvery Canadians who fought against relatives rice Richard sweater in his famed book.

I told him what had happened. willing to take.

Perhaps, for some people,their that isown true, but when you and one for Jewish soldiers? a celebration for new Canadians, such as the one hosted by half-mast Nepean“Oh look, it’s Dave Keon,” they would “Don’t y’all worry about him,” Randy Theattend raising and lowering of the Canadian flag to has become so confusing Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last say as they answered the door. said. “The day’ll come when we’ll fix his and meaningless that people longerinunderstand month, you can see the most excitement and the no thankfulness the eyes of everyor care about it.

Canadian.

“Nope,” I would reply. “I’m Murray Oli- wagon.”

At new the Memorial, everythanother TheyWar understand, perhaps better all of nation’s us, what it flags means are to beproportionately also lowered Canadian.

We eventually did, but that’s another and raised with increasing frequency. By creating symbolic accommodations to dispar- ver.”

So how can the rest of us have that feeling?

Bev McRae photo There were other costumes, too. I was story for another day. ate interests, the very symbolism ofidea. those practices and traditions is being irreparably The Conservative government has a solid At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servJason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Russ Jackson one year. I was Batman a When we went out on our trick or treateroded. ing teacher/volunteer with a memorial garden bench, which will be installed with a plaque in the school’s and Andrew Cohen, President of the Historica-Dominion Institute, are chalplayground.

Left to right, MCNS Director Sandy Erler and June Hodge celebrate June’s 29 years as a supcouple of times, and once I insisted on being ing journey, we started at the pastor’s house. lenging middle high school students to take the citizenship test. to honour the traditions and symSymbols are and important, and everyone deserves ply teacher, teacher and volunteer.

The Canadian Citizenship Challenge, funded in part by CIC and run by the Robin.

And then there were the years where We rang the doorbell, and there was no bols that mark their Institute, identities, accomplishments aspirations.

However, building up Historica-Dominion will see students study Discoverand Canada: the I didn’t have a costume and my mom cut a answer. The lights were off. They were and Responsibilities of Citizenship anddown then takeisa not mockfair, citizenship others’Rights traditions while tearing mine just or tolerable.

Either we’re all test.

Sometimes it’s best just to say nil Canadians, or be we’re all for free to tear offabout ourCanada ownandpiece of the flag and replace it with a couple of eye holes in a bed sheet, threw it probably hiding under their beds and quiv“This will a fun way students to learn feel proud I’m finding myself at one of those bizarre crossabout things like sent how come “underneath” over wonder my head, and me out asis a ghost. I ering, imagining the witches of Salem or of our shared history and accomplishments,” said Minister Kenney. “As we version ofabout ourour own roads where everything I love about sports is about a word but no one ever says “overneath” when the learn past identity. and the people and events that made Canada what it is couldn’t see a thing, walking around in the even the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse to collide with a large swatch of the population workdiscussion pulled me back into soccer. today,should we becomebe more proud to be Canadian. We Day are inspired seeWe how we There one Remembrance for toall. must ing honour those who fought diligently to grate my nerves.

“Chelseain is our learninglittle so much by watching the dark night rural hamlet, but it’s descending upon their door. Instead, it was can defend our rights and live up to our responsibilities and we feel much and sacrificed futures gaveof us: they were brothers It’s andthissisters regardless of youok, whole World Cup thing. Don’t find World Cup,” said the mom wearing Crocs. “We are more stronglyfor howthe valuable it is to they be a citizen Canada.”

I didn’t get hit by a car.

Almost, but not a terrifying night of kids dressed up as Marthat people are just a little too into it? studying each country before the game. She has “Our schools to be training our young people to become the citizens creed,ofreligion orneed colour.

I found myself in line in front of two nouveau tomorrow. Citizenship is not only about new Canadians, it’s about all quite.really become a fan of Arr-hayne-TEE-na, and she vel characters and Troy Aikman, a few prinfan moms at Yourthen even wants us to go there on our Canadians, young andancestors old,” said Andrew Cohen.

“Thethen Canadian Citizenship And whether our were alive or not, whethersoccer we were in Canada Kids costumes always remind me of my cesses, and my son, Harry Potter.

Independent Grocer the other day. vacation next year.

Perhaps we Challenge will encourage students to learn more about what it means to be FROM or not,Canadian we must remember the benefits experiences.

I was kind of in my own little can even go when to Brrra-seeel.” and then put that knowledge to the test.”we derive from our predecessors’ years living in Texas, my oldest son, We rang the doorbell again.

THE mental world in the nation checkout line, That caught my attention.

Starting this summer, the Historica-Dominion Institute willfreedoms be encouragingafforded Everyone who enjoys the protections and bythethis is obJack, would prepare for Halloween.

He is “Hey Dad,” Jack said. “There’s somescanning tabloid and magaArr-hayne-TEE-na?

OTHER more than 5,000 middle and high school teachers to register their classrooms zine covers wondering what as SIDE Are you kidding me? the same thing liged to remedy theEach past and contribute toofathegrander tomorrow.

Thatand won’t happen for the Challenge. classroom will receive a set new citizenship the only kid I know who was thing here.” first major scandal The other mom – the one with guide, along with specially designed learning activities. The teacher will also long as we keep separating ourselves into more and more silosJustin andBieber’s self-interest

By Jeffrey for Halloween seven years in a row.

He was It was a basket with a sign that said would be.

I was just about groups. to rethe Birkenstocks – piped in. receive copies of a mock citizenship exam. Students will take the citizenship Morris enter the world after some quality the “They are a wonderful football exam as a class and the can teachers will return the completed to the inclusive Remembrance Day become better.

It canexams be more of the prayers, Harry Potter.

Over and over and over again “Please take one.” The basket was filled time on Planet Jeff and launch nation,” she said.

“My husband, Dominion Institute for grading. veteransResults and will the be words that bycommemorate the day.

ButDay we must do it together, as one. timesofseven. into my weekly way-to-reward-your-customers-bycourse, wears the azure and cheers for Italia, but with envelopes. He picked one up, put it announced the Dominion Institute on Flag Zachary’s favourite team has been MAY-heee-co.

(February 15) eachDay year forshould the next three years.

For more Remembrance mean that we information all standabout strongcharging-us-five-cents-per-bag-and-claiming-it’sand march together – ItounexpectedlyI loved Potter, and he Harry in his sack, and away we went to the next to-save-the-environment rant when They did aHarry school project on MAY-heee-co last loved year the Challenge please visit the Historica-Dominion Institute website at locked in on the conversation behind me. and He he haswas even insisted that we go to out to but eat andI had that so Gryffindor home. He was hoping for a McDonald’s show www.historica-dominion.ca. our unequalled ability to be united despite everything and to demonstrate what’s Potter.

“I wish some of the stores would carry the watch the games when they are playing.”

CIC’s multiculturalism grants and contributions program will be investing Slytherin But his costume drew a coupon. still possible vuvuzela horns so that we could bring them to I bit mystreak. tongue. $525,171 infor this Canada.

32 month project which promotes civic memory, civic pride Chelsea’s games,” said the mom who was wearing an effort to keep my blood down, I and integration. line inInthe sand with the pressure self-righteous pasWhen we got home, we emptied Jack’s Crocs. looked out the big window at the big parking lot tor from theit out, Second Church who stash on the kitchen table. I explained to said Policy. the one wearing Birkenstocks. and scoped looking for aBaptist puppy or a bird or Anil Anand is a research associate with the Frontier Centre“Oh, forI know,” Public “Zachary has a tournament next weekend and it anything would pry my mind out of the shacklived next that door. him that since we were living in what many © Troy Media would have been so in the spirit of the World Cup to les that these two soccer moms had put me in with “So what’s the deal, Lovejoy?” I asked consider to be the Bible Belt, there was have all of us blowing our vuvuzela horns. They lost their conversation. two-nil and then three-nil. They need all of thehim sup- one A busload from a nearbyBaptist retirement Church, day.of seniors “Is Second thing called tithing. That meant that 10 per port they can get.” home had pulled up and passengers were getting Nil? Who says nil? Really.

I was trying to, inThird my head,Baptist name all of their like, off. better than Church but cent of all the Halloween candy, preferably “Oh, I know,” said the mom wearing Crocs. “The walkers as an escape.

1165 Beaverwood Rd., P.O. Box 567, Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A5 not as Unfortunately, good as First Baptist anything made by Reese, you get goes dirhorns are such a beautiful part of the South African they pulled me back in.Church?” www.manotickmessenger.on.ca culture.”

“My cousinlike lives inme.

Australia, and he was devasHe didn’t ectly to your father.

The Manotick Messenger is published every Wednesday in Manotick, Ontario. The Manotick I wanted to jump in and say something, but I tated when Germany beat them 4-nil,” said the Messenger is mailed to bona fide subscribers in Rideau and Osgoode Townships for $36. The Not even a little.

He sent over a handful of assorted items. refrained. I couldn’t do it. mom wearing Crocs. publication is available by carrier for $36 or at newsstands for $1.00 per copy. Letters will be edited for length, clarity and libellous statements. Display, National and Classified rates are available on If you are unfamiliar with the vuvuzela horn, thenI even At this point, I couldn’t take it anymore.

Mount asked him why one day.

He gave me Rockets, which are called request. The Manotick Messenger is not responsible for the loss of unsolicited manuscripts, photos or you have not tuned into CBC over the past two Patience erupted and out came sarcasm lava. other material used for publication purposes. itsaw because Canadian?

Smarties in the U.S., a few Kraft caramels, weeks. If you stumble across a World Cup soccer“Is “I that match,”we’re I said. “I can’t believe Aus- Are you game on CBC, you will hear what soundsa,like TRY-lier so insipid against wait, notlooked a racist…

AreDeutschland.” you a Canadian- and some Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups.

Publisher: Jeffrey Morris 50,000 bees swarming the field. They are not bees.

The mom with the crocs was not impressed.

Managing Editor: Jeffrey Morris ist?”

Then, my savvy five-year-old from They are people blowing on cheap, plastic, gimThe mom with Birkenstock’s wasn’t either, but Reporters: McRae Publisher: Bev Jeffrey Morris Phone: 613-692-6000 5567 Managing Manotick Main St., P.O. Box 567, Manotick, Ontario K4M 1A5 EsauMorris micky horns. she did we acknowledge me with aTexas, response. the boys were Editor: Jeff Jeffrey When moved to Gryffindor handed me the envelope.

Fax: 613-692-3758 Reporters: Bev McRaemanotickmessenger@gmail.com The thing about these horns is that they “Who is your team?” she quipped, condescendNews and Editorial: Thefunny Manotick Messenger Marketing Mgr: Gord Logan Jeff Esau and we had only been there for a “Here, you can have this, too,” he said have become what has defined the 2010 Worldyoung Cup. ingly. email: is published AdvertisingOffice: and Marketing: garyhcoulombe@gmail.com People who have been every followingother the World Cup and I did the only thing I could do, shouting as loud day or two when the little girl next door, to me.

Marketing Mgr:Angie GordDinardo Logan Advertising: advert@bellnet.ca people who have only seen 20 minutes of it in passas I could.

FRIDAY in Manotick, OnPhotographer: Mike Carroccetto Editor: newsfile@bellnet.ca Website: www.manotickmessenger.ca ing have commented on these annoying yet relent“USA! daughter, USA! USA!” rang the door bell. She Lovejoy’s I opened it up. It was a printed card that Office: Angie Dinardo tario. Letters will be edited News/ Sports: newsfile@bellnet.ca less horns. Ironically, while the world has learned to They turned their heads in disgust. The next 45 Photographer: Mike Carroccetto wanted to meet Jack.

She was a sassy little condemned us all for taking part in this PaStaff/Contributors: David Brown, Gary Coulombe, Larry Ellis, forthese length, and libeladapt hornsclarity as the one thing they now know seconds were incredibly silent and awkward. about Southstatements.

African culture, Display the horns aren’t self-confident really At that point,thing it was my turn. divided The cashier her time Skyler Fraser, Goldie Ghamari, Jeffrey Morris, who gan ritual. lous We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada a part of their everyday lives. South African sports scanned my Diet Coke and V-8 Fusion, and I was Greg Newton, Staron,Fund Ralph Tweedie. through the Irene Canada Periodical (CPF) for our publishing activities. rates are Jack offered the type of wisdom that only enthusiasts haveavailable commented on that rethey had between never all set. church and the pageant circuit.

Advertising deadlines: DISPLAY Thursday 10CLASSIFIED; am. All layouts and composition Advertising deadlines: DISPLAY, Mondayprior 3 p.m.; Monday 4 p.m. seen nor heard a vuvuzela horn Mesat a sporting event, “Would you likeand plasticpageants bags?” quest.

The Manotick Baptist church in Texas were a child could deliver.

All layouts and composition of advertisements produced by Messenger employees of Manotick Messenger of advertising produced by employees of Manotick Inc. are protected by and that the South African people find the noise just “Yes please,” I replied.

Inc. are protected by copyright in the publishers of the Manotick Messenger. senger is not responsible copyright invested in theinvested publishers of the Manotick Messenger as been they were “I wouldn’t have minded the card if it as annoying as the rest of the world as does.similar I had never so happy to payopposite. five cents for a One day, Member, Ontario Community Newspaper Association for the some loss now of unsolicited Apparently, wealthy marketing genius plastic bag just to get the hell outand there. Jack answered she rang the doorbell was tied to a Snickers bar.”

Canadian Community Newspaper Association came up with the idea to mass produce manuscripts, photos or and market it, wearing his Harry Potter t-shirt, Harry We laughed. these horns as a World Cup novelty. The plan Jeffrey Morris was the 2008 OCNA Columnist of otherandmaterial for must endure the Year. His book, From the Other Skide, is availworked, now the rest used of the world Potter hat, Harry Potter socks, and he was Ten points for Gryffindor. thepublication shrilling soundspurposes. of his quick buck. able at Manotick Office Pro, Barrhaven UPS Store,

side

OPINION PAGE

CONTROLLED

I was just about to drift back into ADD world and

and Pages in Prescott.

Letters to the editor welcome — email newsfile@bellnet. ca or fax 692-3758

FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 Page 7

MANOTICK MESSENGER

Legion’s 2023 National Poppy Campaign is underway Volunteers across the country are ramped up for The Royal Canadian Legion’s 2023 National Poppy Campaign, which launched on Friday, October 27.

“The National Poppy Campaign is instrumental to our work,” says Bruce Julian, Dominion President.

“Funds raised allow us to support our Veterans, their families, and communities.

Our focus on Remembrance during this time is also an important part of our mission to never forget Canada’s fallen.”

Boxes, Biodegradable Poppies and Wreaths

Traditional Poppy boxes will be available at thousands of locations across the country for cash donations and lapel Poppy distribution. The Legion’s modern “Pay Tribute” tap to donate electronic boxes will once again be featured and donors will also be able to give online through the Legion’s national website.

Expect to see more biodegradable Poppies and wreaths, crafted from a variety of natural materials including paper, cotton velvet, plaster, moss, and bamboo.

Permanent poppy centre pins are also now available to help keep your poppy on your lapel. Visit www. poppystore.ca for more.

Poppy Stories: Connecting with fallen Veterans

A large part of the Poppy Campaign and Remembrance period is about paying respects to our fallen Veterans. The Legion is proud to present the next iteration of “Poppy Stories.” Through this initiative, people can visit www. poppystories.ca to scan a lapel Poppy with a smartphone and be taken to meaningful short stories about everyday Canadians who dedicated their lives to serving our country. This year, which marks the 75th anniversary of the first United

Nations peacekeeping mission, the focus will be on an additional 50 new Poppy Stories, highlighting the lives of Veterans who took part in peacekeeping assignments.

Serving Veterans and promoting Remembrance

Close to $20 million is donated during the National Poppy Campaign each year.

These funds go directly into the Legion’s work to assist Canada’s Veterans and their families and help foster Remembrance of our fallen.

Read more about how funds help.

Stay tuned: National Ceremony, Ceremony locator

On November 11, the Legion will hold the country’s National Remembrance Day Ceremony which will be live-streamed from its Facebook page. Legion volunteers will help organize many other local events.

As is the tradition in Canada, people attending Remembrance Day ceremonies leave their poppies at the base of the cenotaph at the end of the service, as was done last year during the ceremony in Richmond.

The Legion’s Ceremony Locator found at Legion. ca, continues to be populated by Branches across the country, to help people find a Legion-supported Remembrance ceremony close to them.

About The Royal Canadian Legion

Founded in 1925, the Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran support and community service organization. We are a non-profit organization with a national reach across

Canada as well as branches in the U.S. and Europe. With close to 250,000 members, many of whom volunteer an extraordinary amount of time with their branches, our strength is in our numbers.

All is Merry and Bright with Bright Hearing and Tinnitus Centre!

We are hosting a Christmas Open House on November 17th from 9 am to 2 pm. Enjoy some Christmas cookies, egg nog, and baked goods from a local bakery.

Choose local, choose independent, choose family-run, with a Doctor of Audiology.

‘We are a WSIB, VAC and ODSP service provider, your number follows you’

SpeCiAl proMoTion: Come compare your current hearing aids with the newest hearing aid technology, or try them for the first time!

(Free hearing test and demo fitting). Don’t wait until Christmas to give yourself the gift of better hearing.

Sign-up on Facebook or call 613-270-3013

info@brighthearing.ca 613-270-3013 www.brighthearing.ca 2-6261 perth St. (richmond oaks Medical Complex)

volleyball, and touch foot- due to concussions, so I ball. I also enjoy traveling turned toMANOTICK coaching.

It has MESSENGER and learning about different given me an opportunity to lem solving. Since the conParents: Heather and Den- cepts are not broad, and locations and cultures. I’ve continue in the sport, even Page 8 FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 MANOTICK MESSENGER nis Wyche there isn’t much interpreta- travelled to many places though I can no longer partion to be done, it’s more and I find it very inter- ticipate in it.”

Sisters: April (20), OTHS, just problem solving, which esting how every culture has unique traditions and UNB Fredericton. Violet is what makes Career Goals: “After Activities/Interests: Name: Melita Wyche in my school, me enjoy a difference “Both inside and outside andsubcultures. to get a different My per- favourite (20), Canterbury (vocals), high school I hope to those classes the most.”

By Ralph Tweedie, three Christmas ofCakes ruary on weallparticipate The Kiwanis ClubtoofgoManschool, I are enjoy availpartici- spective Age: 17 years, but meetings are FOCUS aspects of in “Shiverplace because university Carleton University.

Ivy able ON somewhere Kiwanis once pating in several school. IiswasNorway, a cheerManotick Kiwanis Club again underway.

The club at Manotick Officedifferent Pro, thefest”. otick has been based on near a legthere such beautiful (22),Osgoode St. Mark, Algonquin YOUTH coast;forhopefully in sports.

These include soc- leader School: Township 10isyears, but I in WhatHome is your Greatest functions because of volunteers Manotick Hardware and Aformajor project April is the acy east of service over 63 years.

News cer, futsal, volleyball, coed could High no longer continuethe country places all over College. kinesiology.

My top choice Accomplishment?

“EarnHappy New Year! October from local Kiwanis Clubs and Paul’s Pharmacy.

Of- duetheto National Capital Region As Kiwanis members, we all volleyball,Manotick and touch footso I

by Phill Potter andtoconcussions, amazing hiking. The get something are University of ingPro thealso title of Student Coun- turned ball.carries I also enjoy traveling is the beginning of the Kiwanis other organizations who fice the ChocoMusic Festival, very personal Grade:service 12 coaching.

It hasalso known schools Ralph next location trav- New Pets: Twoadults. dogs, EwokSince in St. John, and learning about different given me an opportunity to the to cil President at my school. lem solving. the Truffles confiscal year, a time when we plan support disabled late and Shortbread for many yearsIaswish Kiwanis out ofBrunswick giving to our communTweedie locations and cultures. I’ve continue Parents: Heather and sport, evenbecause it’s cepts are not broad, el to inisthe Iceland, and Pixie, andDena cat. and Dalhousie The and process was not easy, Music for our coming projects.

Many of our activities are Cookies. ity. We offer you in thatHalifax. same opnis Wyche I can Festival. no longer par-Every year, there isn’t much interpreta- travelled to many places though a very open country, with After that, I hope pursue but I persevered and made it We have a cherished tradannual events well tionknown will interbe ticipate overin400 portunity. So bringtoyour ideas find it very it.” volunteers, both Kito be done, it’sChristmas more and I Trees very kind citizens, and lots The AKtion Club is a Kiwanis Part-time Work: “Cheera career in either athletic esting how every culture Sisters: April (20), OTHS, through, even though there just problem solving, which ition of working with others in within the local community. available starting Saturday wanians and non-Kiwanians, and energy to help us kick off a has unique traditions and UNB Fredericton.

Violet Career “After is what makes me enjoy setbacks to see.”Goals: leading andprojects tumbling coach education.” were the high the community. Our involve- sponsored club for disabled Our include November 25th. Foralong third provide overto 9,000 hours of therapy, new year.orWe meet at the Mansubcultures.

Mythe favourite (20), signature Canterbury (vocals), school I hope go to those classes the most.” at Kemptville Infinity in adults.

Due to Covid, the club way. has also been abecause very university ment with the Kiwanis AKtion Christmas Tree and year in aItrow, Wright Team their time.

Theynear enable around otick Legion the first Tuesday placeThe is Norway, Carleton University.

Ivy Christmas somewhere did competitors you get inthereaccomplishment, is is suchgifting beautifula the8,000 (22),Kemptville.)

St.sales Mark,inAlgonquin eastWhy coast; hopefully in What Greatest Club is a perfect example. has been unable to meet for Cake the late fall andis yourofrewarding Royal Lepage young to of every month. Remember places all so overmany the country College. kinesiology.

Myintopwhat choice you do?

After suffering volved Accomplishment?as“EarnI’ve gained opDickinson Days in June.

Both Dark Ring Fruit Cake to the perform for over 15,000 audi“Teamwork makesnumerous the dream and amazing hiking.

The schools are University of ing the title of Student Counconcussions, Melita Wyche “I got involved in Student Favourite Subjects: andofIgotten to New of Pets: theseTwo projects have delighted 40 purchasers a Christence members. work.” next location wish to travdogs, Ewok Brunswick in St. John, cil President at first myportunities, school. to coaching. because I saw it turned el with toopening is Iceland, because it’s andCouncil and“Math Pixie, and a and cat. theChemistry.

Dalhousie in Halifax. for network other youth The process Iwasmas not Tree easy, on families from surrounding day.

The Initial planning DickinIf you have any questions, PHILL POTTER PHOTO a very open country, with After that, I opportunity hope to pursue to make as an enjoy doing labs and probbut I persevered and made it like myself.” area as well Gatineau, Ka- combination of tree sales and son Days 2024, sponsored by please contact Debbie MulPart-time Work:as“Cheerthrough, even though there very kind citizens, and lots a career in either athletic nata the Kiwanis Club of Manotick, vihill by phone (613-692-5346) see.” a major fund therapy, leadingand and Orleans. tumbling coach were setbacks cake or education.” along sales the to are at Kemptville in way.

It has also raiser been a very Sales of Infinity Christmas Cakes, that allows us to carry on has begun. Over the years it or email Why did you get inKemptville.)

Chocolate Truffles and rewarding Scottishaccomplishment, many of our projects through- has become a true community (ddmulvi@gmail.com) or as I’ve gained so many op- volved in what you do? After suffering numerous Melitaparticipation Wyche Shortbread the toyear. event with from Gary Coulombe by phone (613“I got involved in Student concussions, Favourite Cookies Subjects: officially portunities, andout gotten to coaching.

Council because I sawthe it turned “Mathonand I network with otherInyouth go saleChemistry. the first Monday December we host Watson’s Mill, YOMA, and the 462-4030) or email (garyhcouPHILL POTTER PHOTO as an opportunity to make enjoy doing labs and prob- like myself.” after Remembrance Day. The “Parade of Lights” and in Feb- BIA. lombe@gmail.com) Grade: 12 Page 18 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019

by Phill Potter

The MessengerFOCUS ON YOUTH OTHS Student Council President a rewarding Kiwanis Club looking Being forward to upcoming projects for experience 2023-24

Community Cale

Community Calendar

Announcem Announcement

• Ottawa Futsal Club entering their 29th season indoor • Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance - East Osgoode Greely soccer. Youth boys & girls, women, men & coed. Players / Assoc, First Friday of each month, invites & welcome Hosted by Manotick BIA. Details are available on their website Watson’s Mill Used Book Store teams wanted.

All skill levels.

League starts October ends all Musicians, Dancers & Listeners. Greely Community https://manotickvillage.com/event/womens-day-2/ The Bookstore will be closed from October 9 to 22 and will reopen • Ottawa Futsal Club entering their 29th season indoor • Old Time Fiddle Music & Dance East Osgoode Greely • Friday Night Country Music & Dance The Greely Legion 2020.

Please online at 29. www.futsalottawa.com.

Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely.

ForClub additional info onApril October 23 for 7 daysgo until October From November soccer. Youth boys & girls, women, men & coed. Players / the fourth Friday of each month. Bring along an instrument to Assoc, First Friday of each month, invites & welcome Youth of613 Manotick Association (YOMA) ~ Celebrating 10 Years!

3 to December 3, the store will be open only Friday through Early bird ends September 21st call 489-2697. teams wanted. All skill levels. League starts October ends all Musicians, Dancers & Listeners. Greely Community play, or come in to sing, listen and dance. Admission is FREE.

• Frid the f play, Gree 613-

activities.

More at:information at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca try it out contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: 613-822-1451 or 613activities.

More information ottawanewcomersclub.ca try it out contact, discipleship@trinitybiblechurch.ca Ottawa Public Library - Manotick Branch Nov 4 Sugar and Spice Tea at Watson’s Mill by contacting newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com.

826-6128. or by or contacting newcomersclubottawa@gmail.com.

• Tuesd the 1 pm. liste Mitc 826-

Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most com Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, most community events have been postposed or cancelled. For u have been postposed or cancelled. For updates in the community, please visit Messenger the Manotick community, please visit the Manotick FacebookMesse page and the RichmondHub.ca website. page and the RichmondHub.ca w For free advertising for your not-for-profit community events email e

Youth of Manotick Association (YOMA) offers a safe, inclusive Sunday from 10 am to 4 pm. For more information on hours and April 2020. Please go online at www.futsalottawa.com.

Greely Legion, 8021 Mitch Owens Road, ON. Information: Centre, 1448 Meadow Drive, Greely. For additional info place for local youth (Gr 4-12) to go on Friday nights. Regular dates of operation, go to: https://watsonsmill.com/bookstore/ 613-822-1451 or 613-826-6128.

Early bird ends September 21st 613 have 489-2697.

• Ottawa Newcomers Club - For womencall who recently • Thursday Fun Night for adults and children. programs return in September.

Pre-Teens (Gr 4-6) An haveoptional fun, themedAnat activities from 6:30 -soccer/games, 8Party pm.TheThe teen Drop-In runs Nov 2 - Age-Friendly Housing Community Conversations moved to Club this- For area; (and those who• have experienced a and children. supper 5:45 pm.

Indoor crafts, nursery • Tuesday Dance Greely Legion hostsor live music on • Ottawa Newcomers women who have recently Thursday Fun Night for adults optional from 7:30 9:00.

Both atcourse, the Manotick Centre 10:30 am -change), Noon at the theare 1st and 3rd Tuesday of eachCommunity month fromor 1:00 pm - 4:00 movedsignificant to this area; (and those who have experienced aCanadian supper pm. Indoor soccer/games, nurseryParenting life andRoyal would like atto5:45meet new for crafts, agesor-0-11.

Alpha course, Growing (Arena). the website for more andortocome sign toup.

Legion Branch Manotick pm. Bring alongfor aninformation instrument play, sing, significant life change), and would like #314, to meet new forour ages 0-11.

Parenting course, Alpha orSee Growing people of Hosted similar interests by on joining many group incourse, Faith/Hearing God course adults, to6:30 - 7:30inpm.

To the Council Aging. listen and dance. Admission is FREE. Greely Legion, 8021 people of similar interests by by joining our many group in Faith/Hearing God course for adults, 6:30 - 7:30 pm. To https://www.yoma.ca/ Tickets must be purchased in advance. 613-692-6455

There are always interesting and fun activities for all ages

at the Library.email In October, in addition to the usual activities, https://watsonsmill.com/events/ For free advertising for your not-for-profit community events editor@prescottjournal.com

there will be a Spooktacular Storytime and Stretchy Storytime.

ThanksDay to all the volunteers and sponsors whoFor make thesevisit events possible details https://biblioottawalibrary.ca/en/program Nov 4 - Women’s Thanks to Red allCedar the ~volunteers and sponsors who make these events pos ~ Western

STEVENS STEVENS CREEK ~ Western Red Cedar ~ CREEK

Where Quality Cedar Is a Family Tradition

Paul’s Pharmacy 990 River Road

Paul’s Pharmacy

(across from Tim Hortons) 613-692-0015

990 River Road

Transferring a prescription is easy to do

Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm (across from Tim Hortons)

These cards accepted

Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 10am-4pm www.pharmasave.com

613-692-0015

For Your Home Renovations

613-489-3735

Lawn Services Grass Mowing Snow Removal

Lawn & Order

richmond, On K0a 2z0,

(613) 407-1687 (613) 859-1687 lawnandorderottawa.ca

Where

SHADES SHUTTERS DRAPERY DRAP ERY

& more more Free shop-at-home 613-706-1250

We have temporarily Quality Cedar suspended operations due Is a Family to COVID19

___________________ ______ Tradition

613-706-1250

STAY SAFE & SHOP LOCAL MANOTICK For Your Home Renovations stevenscreekshutterco.ca service www.perkinslumber.ca stevenscreekshutterco.ca

North Gower (right at the lights) Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 7:30 am-1:00 pm

Transferring a prescription is easy to do These cards accepted

SHUTTER CO

Monday-Friday: 9am-8pm Saturday: 9am-5pm Sunday: 10am-4pm www.pharmasave.com

M.O.T. CONSTRUCTION

RENOS / REPAIRS RESIDENTIAL /COMMERCIAL 613-749-0209 www.motconstruction.com

613-489-3735

North Gower (right at the lights) Monday-Friday 7:30 am-5:30 pm; Saturday 7:30 am-1:00 pm

www.perkinslumber.ca

STEVENS CREEK DECOR CENTRE www.automatedshades.ca 2678 County Road 43, Kemptville 613-706-1250

S SH D

Free 61

steven

FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 Page 9

MANOTICK MESSENGER

City budget must respect the tax dollars paid by Rideau-Jock residents

By David Brown, Rideau-Jock Councillor Last year, during budget consultation, I had raised only two specific priorities with the Mayor and Senior Management in the Civil Service: getting the trucks out of Manotick and constructing a stop light at Perth and Shea in Richmond.

My reason for this is that these are the most important priorities for the community and the ones which most require the cooperation of staff and senior leadership at the City to accomplish.

Unfortunately, these priorities were not funded in the 2023 budget. This was perhaps to be expected; generally, immediately after the election, Councillors are presented with what is effectively a completed budget. For this reason, I reiterated these two priorities as the most important items for the community in the 2024 budget.

I also highlighted several other priorities for the communities in our Ward.

First, on infrastructure and roads, I am pushing hard for these measures to be prioritized so that the list of outstanding projects is completed more quickly. From

Main Office NEW KANATA LOCATION!

270 MacLaren St. Ottawa, ON *Walk-ins accepted

West End 300 March Rd., Suite 201 Kanata, ON *By appointment only

613-236-9101

Rideau-Jock Report David Brown, Councillor , Ward 21

road resurfacing to gravel road upgrades and more, the only way to get these priorities dealt with more quickly is to tackle our infrastructure deficit generally. I have requested that other basic elements that related to the standard of care for our communities – including winter road maintenance, roadside wild parsnip spraying, and noxious weed control – be prioritized for funding.

On traffic issues, I am requesting additional funds for intersection control measures and an expedited study system to get these measures assessed and implemented more quickly. I asked the City’s senior leadership to consider a more rapid expansion of automated speed enforcement so that speeding in high-risk areas can be tackled more quickly, as well as more money for the Temporary Traffic Calming program to help get measures introduced in our communities to make our streets safer.

Speaking of safety, our

ward pays over $9 million annually toward the Ottawa Police Service. Unfortunately, we do not get a similar return on that investment. As a result, I am advocating for alternative service models to be explored, models that can help save money to reinvest into hiring and equipping more frontline officers.

As I did last year, I came to the table with a wide range of ideas for the City to realize increased savings and to ensure that revenues are spent efficiently. These include reducing staff discretionary spending, piloting private service transit options in the rural areas of the City, freezing certain staff and department budgets in the City, adjusting the allocation of development charges, and much more.

The budget will be tabled at Council in early November, at which point everyone will

Truck traffic in Manotick will once again be discussed at budget time.

have a chance to review and have their say on the issues that matter most. I will be

6 5 5 1 Year

*All churches wheelchair assessable*

ACCESSIBLE

Manotick..United.Church

.80%

3 Years

munities’ priorities, and focuses City on basic core programs and services.

Church Directory

BEST GIC RATES

.02% .83%

looking closely to ensure that the 2024 budget respects your tax dollars, reflects our com-

5567 Manotick Main Street, Manotick, Ontario, K4M 1A5

We welcome all, who with God’s help, work to build a better world.

Rev. Paul Whynacht

5 Years

Rates as of October 23, 2023.

Minimum amount required. Rates are subject to change.

Sunday Worship at 10 am Office hours are: Wed 9a.m.-4:30p.m. Thurs-Fri 1p.m.-4:30p.m.

www.scrivens.ca

FINANCIAL AND ESTATE PLANNING – GICS, RRSP, TFSA, MUTUAL FUNDS AND ANNUITIES. ALL TYPES OF PERSONAL & BUSINESS INSURANCE.

ST. JAMES’ ANGLICAN CHURCH 1138 Bridge Street, Manotick –Serving South Barrhaven, riverSide South and Manotick–

Sunday Services Holy Eucharist at 8:15 & 10 a.m.

“A Christian community joyfully serving & growing in God’s love”

(Elevator Access Provided)

Church Office 613-692-2082 Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 9-4 The Reverend Kerri Brennan e-mail office@stjames-manotick.ca Web site: www.stjames-manotick.ca

admin@manotickunitedchurch.com www.manotickunited.com 613-692-4576

ST. LEONARD ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 5332 Long Island Road, Manotick

Pastor: Rev. GeRaRd Plant

Mass tiMes

Saturday 4:30p.m., Sunday 9a.m. 11a.m Weekdays Wed., Thu. 9a.m., Fri. 9:30a.m.

Office: 692-4254 www.stleonardsparish.ca Office Hours: Tuesday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

EMAIL: office@stleonardsparish.ca

Page 10 FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 MANOTICK MESSENGER

OSTA says cancelled school bus routes reduced by 16 per cent Less than two weeks after issuing an apology to parents and students who are without school bus service this year, the Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) Board of Directors has said the number of cancelled routes has been reduced by 16 per cent.

“The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority (OSTA) Board of Directors acknowledges the frustration of parents and students impacted by the on-going school bus driver shortage in Ottawa. We apologize for the hardship caused by the continued cancellations,” said the original statement, posted Oct. 5.

The announcement came after OSTA general manager Vicky Kyriaco took a leave of absence Mon., Oct. 2. No reason for Kyriaco’s leave of absence was given. The statement issued by the OSTA board did not name

her. They did, however, note that former OCSB Principal Cindy Owens was hired as interim Operations Manager.

“Over the past 48 hours, the OSTA Board of Directors has been working to implement solutions quickly and effectively,” said the statement. “We have also undertaken several internal exercises to ensure that we communicate more proactively with parents and students, and we would like to take this opportunity to provide further details about the ongoing shortage of school bus drivers and additional solutions.”

The school year began with close to 9,000 students in the two boards without transportation.

Many of the students without transportation are in southwest Ottawa, including Barrhaven. OSTA had 10 transportation providers, and were able to secure contracts with nine

of the companies. OSTA was unable to negotiate a contract with the 10th company.

Many families have had to make arrangements and rearrange their schedules in order to get their kids to school. Some drivers have quit after taking verbal abuse from parents frustrated over the situation.

Some students in Barrhaven have been able to use OC Transpo to get to and from school and have received vouchers from OSTA. In an updated posted Oct. 18, OSTA reported that the number of cancelled school bus runs has been reduced to 216, which is a 16 per cent improvement. They also reported that 33 drivers are now in training, primarily due to OSTA’s DriveYellow recruitment campaign.

The shortage of school bus drivers can fluctuate based on driver retention,

holidays, and medical absences.

“OSTA has been listening closely to parents’ concerns over the last seven weeks, and we understand that relying on our transportation services has been challenging,” the announcement said. “We want parents and students to know we take this seriously and are working hard to improve our services. Feedback is valuable and appreciated as we strive to provide dependable, reliable transportation services.”

In a September meeting, Kyriaco was abrasive with West Carleton Councillor Clarke Kelly.

She said that school bus transportation for parents was a privilege and not a right, which Kelly disputed. Kyriaco kicked the councillor out of the meeting, while Kelly said he hoped she loses her job as he signed off.

OSTA accounts for ap-

proximately 75-80 per cent of the route cancellations in Ontario.

The OSTA Board of Directors also announced the formation of a Parent and Community Subcommittee to address the shortage of school bus drivers.

The Subcommittee will be made up of OSTA, OCDSB and OCSB representatives, parents, operators, retired bus drivers, and local political leaders.

OPENING OCTOBER IN BARRHAVEN!

MORE THAN JUST SENIOR LIVING. IT’S A NEW LIFE. Our Westpointe community offers residents a new path for living. Providing peace of mind and freedom, so you can focus on living your best life.

We offer a Full Continuum of Care Independent, Assisted Living & Memory Care Inclusive Care Options

PRESENTATION CENTRE NOW OPEN

Contact Josh Dubovie to book your visit

westpointeretirement.com | 613-515-5105

BOOK YOUR PRE-OPENING SUITE PRICE !

LIMITED TIME

By creating this Subcommittee, the OSTA Board of Directors aims to foster a more direct connection with the community to understand parents’ issues better and hear their advice as they resolve this issue. In addition, it will serve as a platform for the Board of Directors to update the public on the solutions and commitments outlined previously by the Board of Directors.

FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 Page 11

MANOTICK MESSENGER

Budget consultations with Councillors are ongoing sultations take place to receive input from residents.

Exact dates for consultations will be communicated

by Councillors and posted on Engage Ottawa.

Wednesday, November 8: Draft Budget 2024 is tabled at Ottawa City Council.

In addition to this Council meeting, the Ottawa Police

Councillors have organized several consultation sessions where residents can share comments on the 2024 draft budget and provide input on the City’s priorities and where to find potential savings. Visit Engage Ottawa for the most upto-date list of sessions as

dates and times are subject to change.

Reminder: You will have several opportunities in the coming weeks to inform the City’s draft budget for 2024. One of which, the Draft Budget 2024 survey, is open for one more day on Engage Ottawa, so have your say!

Ongoing: Residents provide feedback and questions related to Draft Budget 2024 through social media (using #OttBudget), 3-1-1, your local Councillor and feedback tools on Engage Ottawa.

October and November: Councillor-led budget con-

Ottawa Fire Services responded to a house fire on Lockmaster Crescent in Manotick Fri.. Oct. 20.

Ottawa Fire Services received a single 911 from the occupants of this home at 4:46 p.m. originally reporting an odour of smoke coming from the basement. During the 911 call, the occupant reported seeing light smoke. Upon arrival, the first fire crew inside the home confirmed black smoke in the basement and declared the working fire.

Firefighters began a fast attack to locate the source. The fire was located in a mechanical room and was extinguished before it could spread past the area of origin. The fire was declared under control at 5:01 p.m., nine minutes after firefighters arrived on scene.

High pressurized fans were used to ventilate the residual smoke out of the home. There were no injuries. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire and proceeded to ventilate the home.

Firefighters responded to a fire in Manotick Oct. 20.

Important dates and information

Services Board, Ottawa Board of Health and Ottawa Public Library Board hold their own meetings to table their respective budgets.

The Draft Budget books will be available on ottawa.ca/ budget.

November to December: Residents can submit questions to City staff through

Engage Ottawa, or by attending a standing committee meeting to make a brief presentation.

Wednesday, December 6: Draft Budget 2024 is considered for adoption at Ottawa City Council.

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

No injuries in Manotick fire on Lockmaster Crescent

(Ottawa Fire Services/X photo)

Page 12 FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 MANOTICK MESSENGER

Ghamari delivers powerful speech against hatred, antisemitism

By Manotick Messenger Staff As the number of proHamas and anti-Israeli rallies continues to grow in Ontario and Canada, Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari delivered what critics say may be the most powerful and poignant speech of her political career in the Queen’s Park Legislature Wed., Oct. 17.

She opened with words from 8th Century Iranian poet Sa’adi. They are from the poem Bani Adam, which means “the children of humanity” in English, calls for the breaking of all barriers in humanity. The poem, she said, decorates the entrance of the United Nations building.

Human beings are members of a whole, In creation of one essence and soul.

If one member is afflicted with pain, Other members uneasy will remain.

If you’ve no sympathy for human pain, The name of human you cannot retain. “’Never again’ is a phrase that’s been constantly repeated since the end of the Holocaust,” Ghamari said. “However, on October 7, the world looked on in shock and horror as ‘never again’ unfolded right before their eyes. Over 1,400 and counting innocent Israelis, including men, women and children, as well as numerous foreign nationals, were brutally raped, executed, burned alive, beheaded and taken hostage by Hamas terrorists. Six Canadians have lost their lives so far; two are still missing. These terrorists shot dogs. They executed Holocaust survivors. They laughed. They tied up adults and children and burned them alive. As more footage comes out and more stories are shared, our collective horror as humanity rises.”

Before the terrorist attack, Ghamari was perhaps the most vocal of any Member of Provincial Parliament against the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the terrorist regime that has controlled Iran for 44 years and the primary financial backer

of Hamas and the architects of the attack on Israel. Since the killing of Mahsa Amini by the IRGC in September 2022, Ghamari has spent her free time away from Queen’s Park and the Carleton riding to be a catalyst in Ottawa, in Ontario and throughout Canada in raising awareness of the terrorist regime.

In 1986, when Ghamari was a year old, her father survived a roadside execution attempt when a terrorist tried to pull him out of his vehicle.

Ghamari’s mother pulled him back in the car and they sped away. Shortly thereafter, the family arrived in Canada as refugees with one suitcase full of clothes and $50 cash.

Ghamari called the Oct. 7 attack on Israel “an act of monstrous barbarity.” It was the single-largest targeted massacre of Jews in one single day since the Holocaust.

“Now is the time for moral clarity, not moral relativism,” Ghamari said. “Hamas is an evil, genocidal, terrorist organization. Hamas is a listed terror group in Canada and has one main goal: the eradication of Jews and the annihilation of the state of Israel—in other words, genocide. That vile goal is enshrined in its charter of terrorism. Hamas builds military bases in hospitals, schools and apartments. Hamas digs up water pipes and uses them to make missiles. Hamas holds innocent Gazans hostage, using them as human shields. They spread misinformation. They kill Palestinians for their own political gain and share it through their terrorist news networks.

“Thousands of innocent lives have been lost since Hamas’s brutal and monstrous attack, both in Gaza and Israel. My heart breaks for every single innocent life lost: Palestinian, Israeli, Canadian and all others. But let me be very clear: Be they Palestinian, Israeli, Canadian or foreign nationals, Hamas is responsible, absolutely responsible for every single innocent life lost in this war, full stop. Hamas terrorists must release and return all hostages and lay down their arms. I support Israel’s inalienable

Carleton MPP Goldie Ghamari delivered the speech against hatred and antisemitism Tues., Oct. 17.

right to defend itself, I support Israel’s right to exist, and I support Israel.”

Ghamari said she was disgusted by the response of some people in Canada, who rejoiced after the slaughter of innocent people.

“As reports of the gruesome and horrific massacre came out, the response here in Canada was just as vile,” she said. “Canadians looked on in shock and disgust as people took to the streets, dancing, celebrating and passing out sweets in response to Hamas’s terrorist attack. On Monday, hundreds attended pro-Hamas rallies in Canada, including Toronto, calling for the eradication of Israel and celebrating Hamas’s terrorist massacre of civilians as an act of resistance.

“Footage from hate rallies in Canada and around the world show people chanting ‘gas the Jews,’ tense moments with police and saying ‘Khaybar’ to pro-Israel supporters, which is a reference to the seventh century slaughter of 100 Jews by Muslims. Terrorist flags of ISIS, Hamas, Taliban and more have been seen in rallies right here in Ontario.

This is not something I ever thought I would see in 2023 here in Canada, and it is horrifying.”

Ghamari calls the antiSemitic behaviour glorifying

Hamas’s terrorist massacre ‘nothing short of radical extremism’ propagated by the largest state sponsor of terrorism in the world, the Islamic regime in Iran.

“For those who are unaware, Hamas is trained, funded and armed by the terrorist Islamic regime in Iran,” Ghamari said. “This is the same radical extremism that Iranian Canadians have been sounding the alarm on at demonstrations calling for the end of the terrorist Islamic regime in Iran, the same demonstrations that made ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’ a rallying cry for peace and democracy around the world, the same demonstrations that helped the world finally understand that the Islamic regime in Iran does not represent Iranians, and Iranians have been fighting against the Islamic regime for decades.”

On Friday, October 13, an ex-Hamas leader declared a Global Day of Jihad, a call to Muslims around the world to rise up and exterminate Jews around the world. The Ottawa Police Service increased security in Jewish community centres, schools and synagogues.

“Those who attended the pro-Hamas rallies this week claim it was about freedom and human rights, but where were they when Iranians were

calling for the end of the Islamic regime and calling for freedom and human rights in Iran? They were nowhere to be seen,” Ghamari said.

While Canadian politicians of all stripes were quick to condemn these pro-Hamas hate rallies, some did not.

Ghamari said “that silence is deafening.”

“One horrifying and spinetingling sentiment that I’ve seen on social media time and time again from people in the Jewish community is the following: ‘This week, I’ve learned which friends would hide me during the next Holocaust, which friends would not and which friends would hand me over. I’ve got ‘friends’ in all three categories. I see you.’ Chilling,” Ghamari said.

“The Jewish people are living their darkest days right now, living their worst nightmares since the Holocaust,” she added. “I cannot even fathom what it must feel like to live in fear, to walk down the street and look at someone and think, ‘Will this person hate me just because I exist, just because I’m Jewish?’”

Ghamari said that the support at the Israeli rallies given by the Iranian community has made her proud. Since the Mahsa Amini murder and the protests and rallies that have followed globally, the old

Iranian flag with the symbol of the lion and the sun is starting to appear more prevalently. The IRGC removed the lion and sun symbol from the flag when they seized control of Iran in 1979.

“Since the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas, Iranians in Iran and around the world have been standing in solidarity with the people of Israel,” she said. “#IraniansStandWithIsrael was a hashtag that was trending on X for days.

Every single peace rally organized by Israel and the Jewish community has been flooded with Iran’s lion-andsun flag and attended by hundreds of Iranians in a show of solidarity. Iranians inside Iran have been chanting slogans and secretly raising the flag of Israel in defiance of the terrorist Islamic regime’s antiSemitic, Holocaust-denying and pro-Hamas policies. Jewish Iranian soldiers have been sending messages of support to Iranians through the Israel Defense Forces’ Farsi channel on X, saying that they are in this together against the terrorist Islamic regime.”

At the rally supporting peace in Israel that Ghamari attended early in the conflict, she said she saw something that became a fond memory in a very dark week.

ghamari

continues on page 14

FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 Page 13

MANOTICK MESSENGER

OCDSB family conference Sat., Nov. 4 at Brookfield High School The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board Family Conference will be held Sat., Nov. 4 from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Brookfield High School. This year’s theme is Educate, Engage, Empower Enhancing Learning Together.

Parents, caregivers, students and staff are invited for this free, in-person event being organized by OCDSB’s Parent Involvement Committee (PIC) and Family and Community Engagement (FACE).

It will feature Ontario’s first Poet Laureate, noted author, inspirational speaker, arts educator, and community leader Randell Adjei as the keynote speaker. There will also be multiple expert-led workshops with some offered in multiple languages and with sign language support.

appointed Poet Laureate of Ontario and is the founder of one of Toronto’s largest youth-led initiatives: Reaching Intelligent Souls Everywhere (R.I.S.E Edutainment).

In 2018, R.I.S.E received the Toronto Arts Foundation, Mayor’s Youth Arts Award.

He is also the author of I Am Not My Struggles, a powerful anthology released in 2018.

Randell was named CBC’s Metro Morning’s Torontonian of the Year in 2015 and NOW Magazines Local Hero in May 2017. In 2020 Randell introduced President Barack Obama at the Economic Club of Canada.

Keynote Speaker Randell Adjei

The demands of parenting have changed in the last few years since the global pandemic. This workshop, through the lens of equity, anti-oppression and anti-

Randell Adjei is an entrepreneur, speaker and spoken word practitioner who uses his gifts to empower the message of alchemy. He was recently

Workshops:

Supporting Your Child’s Mental Health and WellBeing OCDSB Mental Health Team

Black racism and discrimination, explains the components of mental health; identifies the warning signs which indicate a child may be struggling with emerging or escalating mental health concerns; offers strategies to effectively communicate with children about their mental health and well-being using empathy, validation and compassion; and shares information on supportive mental health services for parents and children within and outside the OCDSB.

Recognizing and Responding to Stress and Anxiety OCDSB Mental Health Team

At a time when many children are reporting higher levels of stress and anxiety, this workshop provides an opportunity for parents and caregivers to learn about the differences between stress, fear, and anxiety, and the ways in which they can support children experiencing these feelings.

The Parent/CaregiverChild Connection OCDSB Mental Health Team

Parenting today can be a wonderful and exhausting journey. As parents and caregivers, we often feel pressured to ensure that our children are prepared for everyday challenges. Traditional approaches to parenting, however, can often leave us (and our children) feeling disconnected and discouraged. This presentation will present new approaches to parenting that are centered on building strength and fortitude in our children by focusing on the parentchild connection.

Empowering Parents and Caregivers as Advocates

Parents for Diversity This workshop empowers parents and caregivers to become effective advocates for their children’s education. Presenters will focus on understanding educational

rights, navigating the school system, accessing resources and support, and building partnerships with school staff.

Building Resilience in Children Dr. Aisha Sherazi

This workshop provides parents and caregivers with strategies to help their children develop resilience and coping skills. Presenters will share information and resources on fostering a growth mindset, teaching problem-solving and decision-making skills, promoting self-esteem and positive self-image, and nurturing emotional intelligence.

Supporting Kindergarten Success (Arabic: 10:25 a.m.

- 11:10 a.m. & 11:20 a.m. 12:05 p.m., English: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

OCDSB Mental Health Team

This workshop is designed to support parents and caregivers of kindergarten children in gaining a deeper understanding of the factors that

contribute to a successful kindergarten experience. It emphasizes the crucial partnership between the school and home in a child’s educational journey. Parents will explore the concept of self-regulation and its significance; there will be a particular focus on understanding co-regulation skills.

The topics will include an in-depth look at the learning environment, the importance of routines and expectations, the intricate link between language and emotions, and practical strategies to effectively support kindergarten students in these critical areas.

By fostering this understanding and collaboration between parents and educators, the workshop will empower parents with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance their child’s kindergarten success.

This session will be provided in English and Arabic and is accessible for parents who are English Language Learners.

conference

continues on page 14

Growth or protection?

Get both.

DISCOVER THE WORLD UNDER ONE ROOF!

8 KEN DS ONL Y!

WEE

Segregated funds guarantee a portion of your principal investment, no matter how the markets perform.

Talk to us today!

Bill McDonald Financial Advisor and Mutual Fund Investment Specialist 5560 Manotick Main St, Manotick

613-692-5070

SEPT - 28, 29, 30 OCT - 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 OCT - 12, 13, 14, 15 OCT - 20, 21, 22

FOLLOW US OCT - 27, 28, 29 @ONEWORLDBAZAAR NOV - 3, 4, 5 NOV - 10, 11, 12, 13 NOV - 17, 18, 19

6110 MITCH OWENS ROAD, MANOTICK - ONEWORLDBAZAAR.CA

cooperators.ca/local/william-mcdonald

Investments. Insurance. Advice.

Co-operators | Co-operators Financial Investment Services Inc. Not all products are available in all provinces. Segregated funds are administered by Co-operators Life Insurance Company. © 2022 Co-operators Life Insurance Company. W2044 (03/22)

Page 14 FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 MANOTICK MESSENGER ghamari continues from page 12 “After the rally, I noticed a standoff,” she said “On one side, there were a lot of Israeli flags, and on the other side, proHamas counter protesters had shown up. It was very tense. I walked to the front of the lines to get a better look, and as soon as I got there, amidst the sea of blue and white, I saw two Iranian lion-and-sun flags standing right in front of everyone else—raising them high and waving them. I’ve never been

more proud to be Iranian Canadian.”

The history of Jews in Iran, Ghamari explained, dates back to late biblical times. After establishing the Persian Empire, King Cyrus the Great allowed all subjects to participate in governance. He borrowed the good deeds of other cultures in the first sign of his commitment to diversity through culture. He set the Jews free from their Babylonian captivity that had taken place decades

before. Cyrus the Great facilitated their return to the promised land, Israel, and he became a notable figure in the Jewish scripture as a saviour who helped them build the Second Temple in Jerusalem. This great event in Jewish and Persian history took place in the late sixth century BC, by which time there was a well-established and influential Jewish community in Persia.

“For 44 years, the terrorist and illegitimate Islamic

regime in Iran has tried to erase our shared history, has tried to say that Jews and Iranians are enemies, but they cannot erase our history,” Ghamari said.

“These radical extremists who have been funding terrorism in the Middle East, these radical extremists who have helped Hamas attack Israel, who support this cause, who call for the eradication of Jews in Israel cannot erase our shared history spanning almost 3,000 years.”

Ghamari said she has never been more proud to be Iranian, and added that she is also very proud to be part of a government that has unequivocally spoken out against the “heinous terrorist attack” by Hamas.

“There is no other way to describe what happened,” Ghamari said. “It is the darkest form of terrorism we have ever seen.

It is pure evil. There is no ‘yes, but.’ There is no moral equivalency when you are burning babies, when

you are killing people and then raping their friends next to them and then executing them. There is no justification whatsoever. Anyone who thinks so needs to take a good, hard look at themselves in the mirror and question whether or not they are human.

After repeating the poem she opened her speech with, Ghamari ended with a simple statement.

“I stand with Israel.

Thank you.”

education system by addressing school-related barriers and providing services in 20 different languages. Learn about the wide range of specific services and supports available through MLOs, including needs assessments, referrals, settlement plans, case management, orientation about life in Canada and servi-

ces available, language and cultural interpretation, conflict resolution, advocacy, and building community connections.

Presenters will also share about the Youth OCISO program, which works to set high school students up for success by promoting essential settlement skills and positive mindsets.

conference continues from page 13 Supporting English Language Learners (Somali: 10:25 a.m. - 11:10 a.m., Arabic: 11:20 a.m. 12:05 p.m., Pashto: 12:15 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

OCDSB Program and Learning Innovation

This workshop will provide strategies and resources to support parents of English language learners (ELLs). It covers topics such as language acquisition, bilingualism, cultural integration, and accessing language support services in the school and community.

Special Education and Inclusion OCDSB Learning Support Services

This workshop will educate families about special education programs, services, and resources available within

the OCDSB. Presenters will share information on inclusive practices, individualized education plans (IEPs), and strategies to support children with diverse learning needs.

Engaging In Your Child’s Learning OCDSB SATE Team

This workshop provides parents and caregivers with tools to support their children’s growth and academic success. Practical strategies and tips, including building partnerships with educators through effective communication, will empower parents and caregivers to actively participate in their child’s educational journey and foster a love for learning.

Problematic Use of Gaming and

Technology: Prevention and Caregiver Guidance (English and Somali) Rideauwood Addictions and Family Services

Ottawa Community Immigrant Services (OCISO)

This workshop provides parents and caregivers with an understanding of addiction and problematic behaviors related to gaming and technology use in youth. Counsellors will share risk factors, warning signs, and helpful tips and protective factors to support your child’s healthy use of technology. Presenters will review programs and resources that parents and caregivers can access to support their child.

Multicultural Liaison Officers (English, Arabic, Mandarin, Cantonese, Farsi, Hindi, Urdu, Somali, Pashto)

This workshop provides attendees with information on Multicultural Liaison Officers (i.e., settlement workers in schools, also known as MLOs), and how they support newcomers adapting to the Ontario

sign up now!

Save time Shop on-line

Manotick Dental clinic

Don’t miss out on excellent offers!

Download the app

Dr. Larissa Patterson (613) 692-6500

Always Accepting New Patients

Dr.Harold Bobier (613(692-4432 Dr. Jolieann Joseph (613)692-4432 Dr.Donald Young (613)692-4432 Dr.Thomas Proulx (613)692-4432

www.pcoptimum.ca open daily from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.

S 'S

K

G INKGIN'

5911 Perth St, richmond, on (613) 838-7255

FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 Page 15

MANOTICK MESSENGER

Firefighters put out Monday morning house fire in Richmond There were no injuries as firefighters battled a house fire on Lennox Street in Richmond Mon., Oct. 23.

At approximately 8:35 a.m. Mon., Oct. 23, Ottawa Fire Services’ Communications Division received a 9-1-1 call reporting a fire in the rear of a single-family home in the 0-100 block of Lennox Street.

The caller indicated that

one resident was able to get out safely and that she believed there were no other residents inside.

The teams could see thick black smoke in the air; As a result, a “fire in progress” was declared in order to send additional resources to the scene.

Since the house is located in an area of the city without fire hydrants, a “water fill” site

was established at the Noriker Yard fire hydrant and tanker trucks were used to transport water to the fire.

When firefighters arrived, they confirmed the presence of heavy smoke and flames at the rear of the house, and that the sole occupant, who was able to exit safely, was not injured.

Firefighters began a swift

The fire started at the rear of the house on Lennox Street Mon., Oct. 23.

(Ottawa Fire services/X)

attack to extinguish the flames.

A detached garage was located very close to where the fire started. But firefighters were able to protect him. Firefighters opened the ceilings of the

room at the back of the house in order to locate the flames and extinguish them.

The fire was extinguished before it spread beyond the rear room of the and was de-

clared subdued at 9:16 a.m.

An Ottawa Fire Investigator was dispatched to the scene to determine the cause and origin of the fire. There were no injuries.

Members of the Richmond Lions Club and volunteers held a bottle drive Oct. 22 in the parking lot of King’s Your Independent Grocer. Proceeds from the bottle drive were to support the Richmond Food Bank.

Jeff Morris photo

For Sale: 62 Adrift Street $1,295,000 MLS# 1359587

5582 Manotick Main Street Manotick, Ontario K4M 1E2 1-613-695-6065

Chris Lacharity Direct 613-240-8609 chris@chrislacharity.com

Page 16 FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 MANOTICK MESSENGER

Manotick Women’s Day returns as the ultimate girls day out As the calendar rolls to November, it’s a big weekend in the village as the Manotick BIA will be hosting its annual Women’s Day event.

Billed as ‘the ultimate girl’s day out,’ Manotick

Women’s Day is an opportunity for area residents and visitors to come and enjoy a day in the village for shopping, in-store specials, health and wellness, food and prizes.

While the BIA hosts

several events per year, Women’s Day has evolved into one of the premier events of the year in the village.

The event is designed for the brick and mortar businesses to put their

best foot forward and showcase their goods and services, while at the same time paying special attention to the women who may be regular patrons or may experiencing the business for the first time.

The popular passport program has returned.

Women can use their event passports to get stamped at different businesses throughout Manotick.

There will also be a draw for three grand prizes.

In addition to the promotions at stores, there will also be entertainers set up throughout the village.

For more information, visit www.manotickvillage.com.

SUPPORT YOUR COMMUNITY The streets and sidewalks were crowded last year as Manotick Women’s Day returned in full for the first time since 2019.

Firefighters from the Manotick Fire Department have been a big part of Women’s Day, presenting gifts throughout the day.

Shop Local!

FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 Page 17

MANOTICK MESSENGER

Last year, many women enjoyed Women’s Day with a group of friends and added lunch or coffee together at one of the village’s fine restaurants into the day.

Manotick’s firefighters presented gifts to the first 1,000 women to attend Manotick Women’s Day last year.

We’re so excited to see you all. Thank you for your constant support over the last years. You have no idea how much it is appreciated. Cheers to you all!

SpecialS ated Seats on our herch! covered po

2364 ROGER STEVENS DRIVE

Mon-Sat 11:30am-9:00pm Sun 11:30am-8:00pm

Monday Wings • Tuesday Burger Mania • Wednesday riBs • Thursday: Fish & Chips • Friday-sunday our FaMous priMe riB

613-489-2278

Delivery Monday to Sunday within 7 km radus of the pub

Manotick

“Thank you for supporting your community-minded, locally-owned hardware store. It is your support that Open: allows us to give back THE MEWS OF MANOTICK Monday - Saturday 8-6 to the community.”

Sunday 9-5

613-692-3591

THANK YOU, CARLETON!

I won't stop fighting for you.

Contact information for my office: 613-692-3331 PierreMP.ca

On Sunday November 6, 2022, at 11:30 therepm. will be a ceremony at at 2351 Perkins Driveam at 1:00 Kars Cenotaph, 6692 Rideau Valley Drive. Later that same day (November there parade will beline a ceremony at the North GoweratCenotaph, November 11,6)2023, up at 10:15 with departure 10:30 from at5550 2351Ann Perkins Drive atCenotaph 1:00 pm. 1125 Clapp Lane (by the Manotick Legion, Street to the MANOTICK MESSENGER FRIDAY, NOvEMbER 4, 2022 Page 13 Page 18 FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 MANOTICK MESSENGER Remembrance Ceremony atwith 11:00 followedatby a reception November 11,Park).

2022, parade linewill up atbegin 10:10 departure 10:30 from at the Manotick Legion.

Trailer will betoprovided for those would like the Manotick Legion, 5550 Ann Street the Cenotaph 1125who Clapp Lane (bya ride. Please call 613-692-3243 emailatrclbranch314@gmail.com.

Remembrance Park).

Ceremony willorbegin 11:00 followed by a reception at the Manotick Legion. Trailer will be provided for those who would like a . ride. Please call 613-692-3243 or email rclbranch314@gmail.com.

For a donation, wreaths are available at the Manotick Legion Office.

Schedule of 2022 SCHEDULE OF 2023 RemembRance Rc EMEMBRANCE eRemonieS CEREMONIES

Remembrance Ceremonies

Remembrance Ceremonies

On Sunday November 6, 2022, at 11:30 am there will be a ceremony at On Sunday November 5, 2023, 11:30 am thereLater will that be asame ceremony Kars Cenotaph, 6692 RideauatValley Drive. day at Kars Cenotaph, Rideau Valley Drive.

Later Gower that same day (November 6) there6692 will be a ceremony at the North Cenotaph, (November 5) there a ceremony North at will 2351bePerkins Driveatatthe 1:00 pm. Gower Cenotaph, at 2351 Perkins Drive at 1:00 pm.

November 11, 11, 2023, 2022, parade parade line line up up at at 10:15 10:10 with with departure departure at at 10:30 10:30 from from November the Manotick Legion, 5550 Ann Street to the Cenotaph 1125 Clapp Lane (by the Manotick Legion, 5550 Ann Street to the Cenotaph 1125 Clapp Lane (by Remembrance Park).

Ceremony will begin at 11:00 followed by a reception Remembrance Park). Ceremony will begin at 11:00 followed by a reception at the the Manotick Manotick Legion.

Legion. Trailer Trailer will will be be provided provided for for those those who who would would like like aa at ride. Please Please call call 613-692-3243 613-692-3243 or or email email rclbranch314@gmail.com. rclbranch314@gmail.com. ride.

For a donation, wreaths are available at the Manotick Legion Office.

2023-2024 2021-2022 REPORT POPPY CAMPAIGN

POPPY CAMPAIGN REPORT

The 2023-2024 Poppy Campaign, conducted by our Royal Canadian

The 2021-2022 Poppy Campaign, conducted by our Royal Canadian Legion Legion314 Branch 314 Manotick, total to beindetermined.

Branch 314, Branch Manotick, yielded a total of yet $27,800 revenues from all sources. including our poppy campaign volunteers, wish towish express our our Branch 314,all including all our poppy campaign volunteers, to express extreme gratitude and thanks to our communities of Manotick and extreme gratitude and thanks to our communities of Manotick and Riverside Riverside South for their continued generous support during South for their continued generous support during this campaign, andthis hope this campaign, andwill hope this level willPoppy continue into our level of support continue into of oursupport 2022-2023 Campaign.

Donations/Scholarships from these revenues were as follows: 2023-2024 Poppy Campaign.

ROSSS Veteran’s Meals on Wheels Transportation etc. $4,500, Army Cadets Donations/Scholarships from these revenues were as follows: $5,000, Charitable Foundation $2,000, Homeless Vet’s Program $4,000, ROSSS Veteran’s Meals on Wheels Transportation etc., Army Cadets, Literary Contest $2,800, Rideau Pearly Veteran’s Program $4,500, Service Charitable Foundation, Vet’s Literary Contest, Dogs for Veterans $3,000,Homeless Snow Sports for Program, Veterans $1,500.

Allies Vets for Rideau Pearly Veteran’s Program, Service Dogs for Veterans, Snow $5,000.00. For a Total of $27,800 which is up from last year’s total of $21,300.

Anni

Sports for Veterans. Allies Vets.

Orchard Walk retirement cOmmunity and Garden VieW SeniOrS apartmentS would like to invite you for a captivating tour. check out both facilities, we have cozy suites, exquisite dining rooms and much, much more

2023-2024 2021-2022 POPPY CAMPAIGN POPPY CAMPAIGN REPORT REPORT

PAUL’S PHARMACY AUL’S PAUL’S PHARMACY PHARMACY 613-821-2233 liVinG With JOy, conducted by our Royal Canadian The 2021-2022 2023-2024 Poppy Campaign, The Poppy Campaign, conducted by our Royal Canadian Legion TOUR TODAY!!

BOOK YOUR WellbeinG and purpOSe Legion Branch 314 Manotick, total yet to be determined.

Branch 314, Branch 314 Manotick, yielded a total of $27,800 in revenues from all sources. including all our poppy campaign volunteers, wish to express our Branch 314, including all our poppy campaign volunteers, wish to express our extreme gratitude and thanks to our communities of Manotick and extreme gratitude and thanks to our communities of Manotick and Riverside Riverside South for their continued generous support during this South for their generous during campaign, campaign, andcontinued hope this level ofsupport support willthis continue intoand ourhope this level of support will Campaign. continue into our 2022-2023 Poppy Campaign.

2023-2024 Poppy Donations/Scholarships from these revenues were as follows: Donations/Scholarships from these were as follows: Werevenues are just across the bridge ROSSS Veteran’s Meals on Wheels Transportation etc. $4,500, Army Cadets ROSSS Veteran’s Meals on Wheels Transportation etc., Army Cadets, We are just across We We the are are bridge just just across across the the bridge bridge $5,000, Charitable Foundation $2,000, Homeless Vet’s Program $4,000, Charitable Foundation, Homeless Vet’s Program, Literary Contest, Literary Contest $2,800, Rideau Pearly Veteran’s Program $4,500, Service Rideau Pearly Veteran’s Program, Service Dogs for Veterans, Snow Dogs for Veterans $3,000, Snow Sports for Veterans $1,500. Allies Vets for Sports for Veterans. Allies Vets. We are just across the bridge to Friday: 9am-8pm $5,000.00. For aWe Total are of $27,800 isWe up the from year’s total ofMonday $21,300. just which across We are arelast bridge just just across across the the bridge bridge

PAUL’S PHARMACY AUL’S PAUL’S PHARMACY PHARMACY Manotick’s only locally owned Pharmacy

notick’s Manotick’s Manotick’s only locally only only owned locally locally Pharmacy owned owned Pharmacy Pharmacy

Manotick’s only locally owned Pharmacy LEST WE FoRgET notick’s Manotick’s Manotick’s only locally only only owned locally locally Pharmacy owned owned Pharmacy Pharmacy LEST WE LEST LEST FoRgET WE WE FoRgET FoRgET 613-692-0015 Monday to Friday: Monday Monday 9am-8pm to toFriday: Friday: 9am-8pm 9am-8pm Saturday9am-5pm Sunday10am-4pm 92-0015 613-692-0015 613-692-0015 LEST WE FoRgET Saturday9am-5pm SundaySaturday- 9am-5pm SaturdaySunday9am-5pm 10am-4pm Sunday-10am-4pm 10am-4pm LEST WE LEST LEST FoRgET WE WE FoRgET FoRgET www.pharmasave.com 990 River Road Manotick These cards accepted

613-692-0015 2-0015 613-692-0015 613-692-0015

These cards accepted These Thesecards cardsaccepted accepted

Across from Tim Hortons

990 River RoadMonday 990 Manotick 990River River Across Road from Manotick Manotick Tim Hortons Across Acrossfrom fromTim TimHortons Hortons toRoad Friday: 9am-8pm Monday to Friday: Monday Monday 9am-8pm to toFriday: Friday: 9am-8pm 9am-8pm Saturday9am-5pm Sunday10am-4pm These cards accepted Saturday9am-5pm Sunday10am-4pm Saturday9am-5pm SaturdaySunday9am-5pm 10am-4pm Sunday10am-4pm These cards accepted These Thesecards cardsaccepted accepted

rmasave.com www.pharmasave.com www.pharmasave.com

www.pharmasave.com rmasave.com www.pharmasave.com www.pharmasave.com

990 River Road Manotick Across from Tim Hortons 990 River Road 990 Manotick 990River RiverRoad Across Roadfrom Manotick Manotick Tim Hortons Across Acrossfrom fromTim TimHortons Hortons

On Sunday November 6, 2022, at 11:30 am there will be a ceremony at Kars Cenotaph, 6692 Rideau Valley Drive. Later that same day (November 6) there will be a ceremony at the North Gower Cenotaph, at 2351 Perkins Drive at 1:00 pm.

FRIDAY, 4, 2023 2022 Page Page 19 13 FRIDAY, NOvEMbER November 3, November 11, 2022, parade line up at 10:10 with departure at 10:30 from the Manotick Legion, 5550 Ann Street to the Cenotaph 1125 Clapp Lane (by Remembrance Park). Ceremony will begin at 11:00 followed by a reception at the Manotick Legion. Trailer will be provided for those who would like a ride. Please call 613-692-3243 or email rclbranch314@gmail.com.

MANOTICK MANOTICK MESSENGER MESSENGER

For a donation, wreaths are available at the Manotick Legion Office.

Remembrance Day and the National War Memorial in Ottawa Schedule of 2022 2021-2022

The creation of the Nationwas broken down into comal War Memorial in honour of ponent parts and shipped in THis week, the 66,573 Canadians, who thirty-five containers. Many THIS died in World War 1, was the readers likely have visited MONTH responsibility of the Federal the site of our National War Government. In 1925 Vernon Memorial in Ottawa and will Marsh of Yorkshire, England recall that it is in the form of

by Larry Ellis won the international coma granite arch, atop which OntoSunday 6, 2022, at 11:30 am there will be a ceremony at petition design aNovember national conceived and completed in a stands the bronze figures Kars Cenotaph, Rideau Valley Drive.

Later that same day war memorial for Canada.6692 of the Victory and Liberty. garden. Although Marsh died After (November submitting a model he will Marching the arch 6) there be a his ceremony at the North Gowerthrough Cenotaph, in 1930 siblings continued was authorized to commence are twenty-two figures repreat 2351 Perkinsover Drive at 1:00 the project a ten year pm. the project. Marsh and his six span. When it was completed senting all branches of the brothers and one 11, sister wereparade armed services in World November 2022, line up at 10:10 with departure at 10:30 fromWar in 1932 it was shown in Hyde of the a Manotick farming background; facesLane of these figLegion, 5550 AnnLondon, Street to the Cenotaph 1125the Clapp (by Park, where it re- 1. Upon none had any formal training ures is the hope as they leave ceived great public acclaim.

Remembrance Park). Ceremony will begin at 11:00 followed by a reception in art or sculpture. The comthem the symbol of a For the ocean transport tofor behind at the Manotick Legion.

Trailer will be provided those who likewas a ponents of the memorial were Canada the huge sculpture cannon. Thewould Memorial ride. Please call 613-692-3243 or email rclbranch314@gmail.com.

RemembRance ceRemonieS

Remembrance Ceremonies

For a donation, wreaths are available at the Manotick Legion Office.

unveiled by His Majesty King George VI in May 1939, Try and attend a November 11th Remembrance Day The 2021-2022 Poppy ceremony; it’s important thatCampaign, conducted by our Royal Canadian Legion you do; encourage the young Branch 314 Manotick, yielded a total of $27,800 in revenues from all sources. people to attend and take the Branch 314, including all our poppy campaign volunteers, wish to express our younger children; they need gratitude and thanks to our communities of Manotick and Riverside toextreme understand the significance ofSouth November 11th.continued generous support during this campaign, and hope this for their Pause for one minute of level of support will continue into our 2022-2023 Poppy Campaign. silence at 11:00 a.m. on NovDonations/Scholarships ember 11 to honour those from these revenues were as follows: who servedVeteran’s and died inMeals times on Wheels Transportation etc. $4,500, Army Cadets ROSSS of war, military conflict and $5,000, Charitable Foundation $2,000, Homeless Vet’s Program $4,000, peace Literary Contest $2,800, Buy a poppy – wear a Rideau Pearly Veteran’s Program $4,500, Service poppy!

Dogs for Veterans $3,000, Snow Sports for Veterans $1,500. Allies Vets for

POPPY CAMPAIGN REPORT

$5,000.00. For a Total of $27,800 which is up from last year’s total of $21,300.

2021-2022 POPPY CAMPAIGN REPORT

PAUL’S PHARMACY AUL’S PAUL’S PHARMACY PHARMACY The 2021-2022 Poppy Campaign, conducted by our Royal Canadian Legion Branch 314 Manotick, yielded a total of $27,800 in revenues from all sources.

Branch 314, including all our poppy campaign volunteers, wish to express our extreme gratitude and thanks to our communities of Manotick and Riverside South for their continued generous support during this campaign, and hope this level of support will continue into our 2022-2023 Poppy Campaign.

Donations/Scholarships from these revenues were as follows: We are just across the bridge ROSSS Veteran’s Meals on Wheels Transportation etc. $4,500, Army Cadets We are just across We We the are are bridge just just across across the the bridge bridge $5,000, Charitable Foundation $2,000, Homeless Vet’s Program $4,000, Literary Contest $2,800, Rideau Pearly Veteran’s Program $4,500, Service Dogs for Veterans $3,000, Snow Sports for Veterans $1,500. Allies Vets for $5,000.00. For a Total of $27,800 which is up from last year’s total ofMonday $21,300. to Friday: 9am-8pm

Manotick’s only locally owned notick’s Manotick’s Manotick’s only locally only only owned locally locally Pharmacy owned ownedPharmacy Pharmacy Pharmacy LEST WE LEST WE LEST LEST FoRgET WE WEFoRgET FoRgET FoRgET

613-692-0015 92-0015 613-692-0015

Monday to Friday: Monday Monday 9am-8pm to toManotick Friday: Friday:9am-8pm 9am-8pm

Saturday- 9am-5pm Sunday- 10am-4pm These cards accepted 9am-5pm SundaySaturday9am-5pm SaturdaySunday9am-5pm 10am-4pm Sunday-10am-4pm 10am-4pm These cards accepted These Thesecards cardsaccepted accepted Saturday-

www.pharmasave.com rmasave.com www.pharmasave.com www.pharmasave.com

The ManoTick Mews

990 River Road Manotick Across from Tim Hortons 692-3591 (613) 990 River Road 990 Manotick 990River RiverRoad Across Roadfrom Manotick Manotick Tim Hortons Across Acrossfrom fromTim TimHortons Hortons

Proudly serving Manotick & surrounding area since 1964!

On Sunday November 6, 2022, at 11:30 am there will be a ceremony at Kars Cenotaph, 6692 Rideau Valley Drive. Later that same day (November 6) there will be a ceremony at the North Gower Cenotaph, at 2351 Perkins Drive at 1:00 pm.

MANOTICK MESSENGER FRIDAY, NOvEMbER 4, 2022 Page 13 Page 20 FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 MANOTICK MESSENGER November 11, 2022, parade line up at 10:10 with departure at 10:30 from the Manotick Legion, 5550 Ann Street to the Cenotaph 1125 Clapp Lane (by Remembrance Park). Ceremony will begin at 11:00 followed by a reception at the Manotick Legion. Trailer will be provided for those who would like a ride. Please call 613-692-3243 or email rclbranch314@gmail.com.

Schedule of 2022 RemembRance ceRemonieS Remembrance Ceremonies On Sunday November 6, 2022, at 11:30 am there will be a ceremony at Kars Cenotaph, 6692 Rideau Valley Drive. Later that same day (November 6) there will be a ceremony at the North Gower Cenotaph, at 2351 Perkins Drive at 1:00 pm.

November 11, 2022, parade line up at 10:10 with departure at 10:30 from the Manotick Legion, 5550 Ann Street to the Cenotaph 1125 Clapp Lane (by Remembrance Park). Ceremony will begin at 11:00 followed by a reception at the Manotick Legion. Trailer will be provided for those who would like a ride. Please call 613-692-3243 or email rclbranch314@gmail.com.

a donation, wreaths are available at the Manotick Legion Office.

A For decade of Pennies for Vets

2021-2022 POPPY CAMPAIGN REPORT

WILSON

The 2021-2022 Poppy Campaign, conducted by our Royal Canadian Legion Branch 314 Manotick, yielded a total of $27,800 in revenues from all sources.

Branch 314, including all our poppy campaign volunteers, wish to express our extreme gratitude and thanks to our communities of Manotick and Riverside LLP South for their continued generous support during this campaign, and hope this level of support will continue into our 2022-2023 Poppy Campaign.

Donations/Scholarships from these revenues were who as follows: Please pause and remember all those have served.

ROSSS Veteran’s Meals on Wheels Transportation etc. $4,500, Army Cadets Andrew R.C. Wilson, Michelle Perry, $5,000, Charitable Foundation $2,000, Homeless Vet’s R. Program $4,000, Andrew R.C. Wilson, B.A., LL.B., M.B.A. B.A., LL.B., M.B.A. B.A., LL.B. Literary Contest $2,800, Rideau Pearly Veteran’s Program $4,500, Service Michelle R. Perry, B.A., LL.B. Dogs for Veterans $3,000, Snow Sports for Veterans $1,500. Allies Vets for Matt Frye,C.E. B.A., J.D. Richmond Wilson, $5,000.00. For a Total of $27,800 which is up from last year’s total of $21,300.

(Ret.) Q.C. (Ret.) Richmond Q.C. C.E. Wilson,

LAW PARTNERS

“Pennies for Vets” is a Manotick Legion Branch 314 effort in support of a nation wide Royal Canadian Legion project to help veterans in dire need, especially homeless veterans. Pennies for Vets was started in 2013 by Life Member Joyce Lebeau and will continue indefinitely. Pennies for Vets has raised more than $35,000 through small change donations by the Manotick community, separate from the annual Poppy Campaign. Thank you Manotick! Former Manotick Legion Branch President Winston Spratt is shown on the left, with Joyce Lebeau on the right.

2021-2022 POPPY CAMPAIGN REPORT

12-12-12

For a donation, wreaths are available at the Manotick Legion Office.

Corporate Law • Real Estate • Commercial Law Corporate Law • Real Estate • Commercial Law Wills and Estates • General Counsel Wills and Estates • General Counsel 5542 Manotick Main 5542 Manotick MainSt. St. 613-692-3547 613-692-3547 Free WI-FI AVAILABLE

PROTECH

PAUL’S PHARMACY AUL’S PAUL’S PHARMACY PHARMACY Monday-Friday The 2021-2022 Poppy Campaign, conducted by our Royal Canadian Legion: 8:30am - 6:00pm

AUTOMOTIVE

Diagnostic Services • Wheel Alignment • Fuel Injection Branch 314 Manotick, yielded a total of $27,800 in revenues from all sources.

Saturday: 8:00am-5:00pm D.O.T. Inspection Station Branch 314, including all our poppy campaign volunteers, wish to express our Carter Smith Steve Cronk extreme gratitude and thanks to our communities of Manotick and Riverside Owner/Operator Owner/Operator South for their continued generous support during this campaign, and hope this level of support will continue into our 2022-2023 Poppy Campaign.

AMPLE FREE PARKING AT THE SIDE OF BUILDING 5536 Ann Street, Manotick 613-692-1823 Donations/Scholarships from these revenues were as follows: We are just across the bridge ROSSS Veteran’s Meals on Wheels Transportation etc. $4,500, Army Cadets We are just across We We the are are bridge just just across across the the bridge bridge $5,000, Charitable Foundation $2,000, Homeless Vet’s Program $4,000, Literary Contest $2,800, Rideau Pearly Veteran’s Program $4,500, Service Dogs for Veterans $3,000, Snow Sports for Veterans $1,500. Allies Vets for $5,000.00. For a Total of $27,800 which is up from last year’s total ofMonday $21,300. to Friday: 9am-8pm

Manotick’s only locally owned notick’s Manotick’s Manotick’s only locally only only owned locally locally Pharmacy owned ownedPharmacy Pharmacy Pharmacy LEST WE LEST WE LEST LEST FoRgET WE WEFoRgET FoRgET FoRgET

613-692-0015 92-0015 613-692-0015

Monday to Friday: Monday Monday 9am-8pm to toFriday: Friday:9am-8pm 9am-8pm

Saturday- 9am-5pm Sunday- 10am-4pm These cards accepted 9am-5pm SundaySaturday9am-5pm SaturdaySunday9am-5pm 10am-4pm Sunday-10am-4pm 10am-4pm These cards accepted These Thesecards cardsaccepted accepted Saturday-

www.pharmasave.com rmasave.com www.pharmasave.com www.pharmasave.com

Free lunch specials For all veterans

Monday Wings • Tuesday Burger Mania • Wednesday riBs • 990 River Road Manotick Across from Tim Hortons 990 River Road 990 Manotick 990River RiverRoad Across Road from Manotick Manotick Tim Hortons Across Across from fromTim TimHortons Hortons Thursday: Fish & Chips • Friday-sunday our FaMous priMe riB

On Sunday November 6, 2022, at 11:30 am there will be a ceremony at Kars Cenotaph, 6692 Rideau Valley Drive. Later that same day (November 6) there will be a ceremony at the North Gower Cenotaph, at 2351 Perkins Drive at 1:00 pm.

FRIDAY, NOvEMbER 4, 2023 2022 Page Page 21 13 FRIDAY, November 3, November 11, 2022, parade line up at 10:10 with departure at 10:30 from the Manotick Legion, 5550 Ann Street to the Cenotaph 1125 Clapp Lane (by Remembrance Park). Ceremony will begin at 11:00 followed by a reception at the Manotick Legion. Trailer will be provided for those who would like a ride. Please call 613-692-3243 or email rclbranch314@gmail.com.

MANOTICK MANOTICK MESSENGER MESSENGER

For a donation, wreaths are available at the Manotick Legion Office.

Four important words on Nov. 11: We Will 2021-2022 Remember Them Schedule of 2022 RemembRance ceRemonieS

Remembrance Day and the ugly of war. moves me every time, not The greatest commandTHis week, just at the 11th hour on the ment was to love one’s THIS 11 and the two-minute sineighbour. This Golden MONTH lence but the whole day. But Rule, or a version of it, is this year, I am disturbed by shared by all the world’s current trends, in Canada, religions. No other way is

by Larry Ellis and On certainly among our goodbe enough.

Sunday November 6, 2022, at 11:30 am there will a ceremony at southern Kars neighbours, that Try attend Army CorpsValley for four years;Later thatand Cenotaph, 6692 Rideau Drive. same daya Novemrepresent a level of intoler- I was in the Army Cadets ber 11th Remembrance Day (November 6) there will be a ceremony at the North Gower Cenotaph, ance, injustice, hatred and in Maxville during the last ceremony; it’s important at 2351 Perkins Drive at 1:00 pm. racism that are un-Canyear of the war. My point that you do; encourage the adian. young people to attend and is my November 11, 2022, linefamily up at connections 10:10 with departure 10:30 children; from My father worked in aparade take the at younger of those that served is little the Manotick Legion, 5550 Ann Street to the Cenotaph 1125 Clapp Lane (bythe munitions factory in Mont- different from many fam- they need to understand Remembrance Park). willdid begin 11:00 followed by of a reception real during the First WorldCeremony significance November ilies. They theirat duty, at asthehisManotick Legion. will be provided for those who would like a War health would not Trailer 11th they did it well - in the allow him to join the armed Pause for one minute ride.

Please call 613-692-3243 email rclbranch314@gmail.com. interest of or freedom.

Freeforces. My brother was in dom for the people of this of silence at 11:00 a.m. on theFor Royal Canadian wreaths Air countryNovember 11 to honour a donation, are available at theofManotick Legion Office . all the people Force for thirty-five years; this country- and beyond. It those who served and died my brother-in-law was also wasn’t heroic, it wasn’t ro- in times of war, military in the RCAF for about the mantic, it was hell on earth. conflict, and peace same time; my aunt was This is the month we reWE WILL REMEMBER in the Canadian Women’s member- the good, the bad, THEM.

Remembrance Ceremonies

POPPY CAMPAIGN REPORT

The 2021-2022 Poppy Campaign, conducted by our Royal Canadian Legion Branch 314 Manotick, yielded a total of $27,800 in revenues from all sources.

Branch 314, including all our poppy campaign volunteers, wish to express our extreme gratitude and thanks to our communities of Manotick and Riverside South for their continued generous support during this campaign, and hope this level of support will continue into our 2022-2023 Poppy Campaign.

Donations/Scholarships from these revenues were as follows: ROSSS Veteran’s Meals on Wheels Transportation etc. $4,500, Army Cadets $5,000, Charitable Foundation $2,000, Homeless Vet’s Program $4,000, Literary Contest $2,800, Rideau Pearly Veteran’s Program $4,500, Service Dogs for Veterans $3,000, Snow Sports for Veterans $1,500. Allies Vets for a Totalfor oflast $27,800 which is up from year’s total of $21,300.

A$5,000.00. large crowdFor gathered year’s Remembrance Day last Service in Manotick.

2021-2022 POPPY CAMPAIGN REPORT

PAUL’S PHARMACY AUL’S PAUL’S PHARMACY PHARMACY The 2021-2022 Poppy Campaign, conducted by our Royal Canadian Legion Branch 314 Manotick, yielded a total of $27,800 in revenues from all sources.

Branch 314, including all our poppy campaign volunteers, wish to express our extreme gratitude and thanks to our communities of Manotick and Riverside South for their continued generous support during this campaign, and hope this level of support will continue into our 2022-2023 Poppy Campaign.

Donations/Scholarships from these revenues were as follows: We are just across the bridge ROSSS Veteran’s Meals on Wheels Transportation etc. $4,500, Army Cadets We are just across We We the are are bridge just just across across the the bridge bridge $5,000, Charitable Foundation $2,000, Homeless Vet’s Program $4,000, Literary Contest $2,800, Rideau Pearly Veteran’s Program $4,500, Service Dogs for Veterans $3,000, Snow Sports for Veterans $1,500. Allies Vets for $5,000.00. For a Total of $27,800 which is up from last year’s total ofMonday $21,300. to Friday: 9am-8pm

Manotick’s only locally owned notick’s Manotick’s Manotick’s only locally only only owned locally locally Pharmacy owned ownedPharmacy Pharmacy Pharmacy LEST WE LEST WE LEST LEST FoRgET WE WEFoRgET FoRgET FoRgET

613-692-0015 92-0015 613-692-0015

Monday to Friday: Monday Monday 9am-8pm to toFriday: Friday:9am-8pm 9am-8pm

Saturday- 9am-5pm Sunday- 10am-4pm These cards accepted 9am-5pm SundaySaturday9am-5pm SaturdaySunday9am-5pm 10am-4pm Sunday-10am-4pm 10am-4pm These cards accepted These Thesecards cardsaccepted accepted Saturday-

www.pharmasave.com rmasave.com www.pharmasave.com www.pharmasave.com

990 River Road Manotick Across from Tim Hortons 990 River Road 990 Manotick 990River RiverRoad Across Roadfrom Manotick Manotick Tim Hortons Across Acrossfrom fromTim TimHortons Hortons

Greg Newton photo

Page 22 FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 MANOTICK MESSENGER

Hutchings has pair of big goals as Silver Seven AA season begins U11AA

The Ottawa Valley Silver Seven held off a late rally to beat the Ottawa Sting 4-3 as their Ontario Hockey East U11AA season got underway Oct. 13 at the Cavanagh Sensplex.

Evan Baird opened the scoring with an unassisted goal with Colby Droeske scoring from Braeden Mason and Austin Beerwort scoring from Weston Yakabuski to give the Silver Seven a 3-0 lead in the first.

After the Sting scored a pair, Braeden Mason added an unassisted power play goal for the Silver Seven. The locals killed off three penalties in the third period and goalie Renaud Poirier hung on for the win.

On Oct. 14, the Silver Seven won their second straight game with a 6-2 victory over the St. Lawrence Steel in Almonte.

Madden Daloiso had the hat trick while Spencer Beaudoin scored twice and Hayden Lemay added a goal and an assist. Miller Bradley and

The Ottawa Valley Silver Seven U15AA team opened the season in a big way, winning the Halton Hills Best of the Best Hockey Tournament on Thanksgiving weekend.

Iden Mockett both had two assists, while Justin Delbeau, Easton Kennedy and Declan Lairar added one each. Spencer Overhoff was the winning

goalie.

U12AA

The Ottawa Valley Silver Seven scored three times in

the third period as they opened their Hockey Ontario East U12AA season with a 5-3 win over Kanata Oct. 4 at the Bell Sensplex.

Reid Cavanagh scored a pair while Reece Guthrie, Mason Hewitt and Hudson Glasper each scored once.

Lucas Garner and Thomas

Burton picked up assists. Ryan Rathwell backstopped the win.

Silver Seven

continues on page 23

FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 Page 23

MANOTICK MESSENGER silver seven continues from page 22 On Sat., Oct. 7, Bryce Boisvert scored twice and Mason Hewitt had a goal and three assists as the Silver Seven beat the Rideau St. Lawrence Kings at the Cavanagh Sensplex.

Reece Guthrie and Spencer Rackley added goals, while Hudson Glasper scored one. Noah Shafaee picked up the win between the pipes.

On Sun., Oct. 15, the Silver Seven doubled the Seaway Valley Rapids 4-2 in Manotick.

Reid Cavanagh and Lucas Garner each had a goal and an assist, while Tristan Ford and Thomas Burton also scored. Camden Stead and Bryce Boisvert each had a pair of assists with Murray Guthrie and Austin Bergeron adding one each.

Noah Shafaee was the winning goalie.

U13AA

The Ottawa Valley Seven opened up the U13AA season with a 16-1 win over the St. Lawrence Steel Sept. 30 in Richmond.

Jacob Brand led the attack with four goals and one assist for five points, while Devan Shaver and Daxton Schiffer both had two goals and two assists for four points each. Joey Park had two goals; Ellis Moore had a goal and two assists; Ethan Jeng and Avery Bergeron both had a goal and an assist; while Keith Briscoe, Kaelem Sabourin and Blake Scott each tallied once. Mason Barker and Logan Marion had two assists each. Calvin Boudrias was the winning goalie.

On Oct. 1, the Silver Seven followed up with a 5-0 win over Nepean at the Silver Dart Arena.

Jacob Brand scored a pair, Devan Shaver and Logan Marion each had a goal and an assist, and Joey Park added a goal. Ellis Moore and Daxton Schiffer both had two assists while Finley Neil had one. Josh McGill was the winning goalie.

On Oct. 14, the Silver Seven rode the shutout goaltending of Calvin Boudrias while Ellis Moore scored twice as the Silver Seven

blanked the Seaway Valley Rapids 2-0. Devin Shaver and Logan Marion had assists.

The Silver Seven hosted the Ottawa Sting Oct. 15 in Manotick and earned a 7-2 win.

It was a balanced attack for the Silver Seven as Ellis Moore, Finley Neil, Jacob Brand, Devan Shaver, Daxton Schiffer, Logan Marion and Joey Park all scored.

Avery Bergeron had two assists while Moore, Shaver, Marion, Park, Ethan Jeng and Blake Scott had one each.

Josh McGill was the winning goalie.

U14AA

The Ottawa Valley Silver Seven travelled to Pembroke to face the Upper Ottawa Valley Aces Fri., Oct. 6 in their first game of the Hockey Ontario East U14AA season. The Aces scored a pair of goals in the third period to hang on for a 4-2 win over the Silver Seven.

Bradley Colpitts scored from Garrett Hutchings in the first period, and Hutchings scored from William Ferguson in the third.

The Silver Seven were back in action the following day as they hosted Nepean in Almonte. Garrett Hutchings scored an unassisted goal late in the third period and Owen Gordon picked up the shutout. The Silver Seven killed off four penalties, including one in the final two minutes of the game.

On Sat., Oct. 14, Hutchings got another late third period goal, this time giving the Silver Seven a 4-4 tie with Cumberland.

Thomas Anderson, Kohen Godard and Laine Thompson also scored for the Silver Seven. Callum Robertson had two assists with one each going to Anderson, Talen Bowes and Cole Cavanagh.

On Sun., Oct. 15, the Silver Seven blanked the St. Lawrence Steel 12-0.

Bradley Colpitts had three goals and two assists while Laine Thompson also had a hat trick. Garrett Hutchings had two goals and two assists, Callum

Robertson had a goal and two assists, with Mark Rathwell, Thomas Anderson and Jakub Recoskie each adding a goal and an assist. Ethan Roose and William Ferguson had two assists each with Jackson Odell, Kohen Godard and Cole Cavanagh each adding one. Finn Halpenny got the shutout in goal.

U15AA

The Ottawa Valley Silver Seven hosted the St. Lawrence Steel Sat. Sept. 30 in Richmond and opened the 2023-24 Hockey Ontario East AA season with a 5-1 win.

Luke Miller led the way with a goal and three assists for four points for the Silver Seven. James Haggar had a goal and an assist, with Reid Hapke and Matthew Legge also scoring. Cole Neil and Branden White added assists. Noah Whyte was the winning goalie.

On Oct. 10, the Silver Seven travelled to Cobden and earned a 7-5 win over the Upper Ottawa Valley Aces.

Easton Choffe scored twice and added an assist; Matthew Legge and Jacob Lalonde each had a goal and two assists; Luke Miller and Branden White each scored one: Joshua Ralph had two assists; and Cole Neil, William Sly and Hank Steenbakkers had one assist each.

Gabrielle Clark was the winning goalie.

On Sat., Oct. 14, the Silver Seven scored five times in the second period on route to a 6-2 win over Kanata.

Luke Miller scored three goals and added an assist for a four-point night, while Cole Neil scored twice and James Haggar added one.

Matthew Legge and William Sly each had three assists, Bren Currie had two assists, while Joshua Ralph had one.

Noah Whyte was the winning goalie.

U16AA

The U16AA Silver Seven opened their season in Richmond Oct. 14 with a 4-1 win over the Eastern Ontario Cobras.

Caleb Scott, Phoenix

Anderson, Matthew Mines and Charlie Sheppard each scored with Devin Clarke

and Ryan Beaulieu each earning two assists. Scott, Adam Osman and Ashton

Gibson also had assists.

Mattheu Kinnear earned the win in goal.

WANTED people who love their ears to try revolutionary hearing aids

30-day FREE trial.* Find the hearing aid that is right for you!

Don’t miss out on the rustling leaves, cozy conversations, and crackling bonfires this Fall.

Studies show, hearing aid users are:** 3x more likely to be happier than those without

40% have better conversations

Book your FREE hearing aid trial today!* Manotick 1140 Tighe Street, Unit B 1-888-781-4772 Mention code: NSP-WNTD-MANM Book online

HearingLife.ca/WNTD *A comprehensive hearing assessment is provided to adults ages 19 and older at no cost. The results of this assessment will be communicated verbally to you. If you request a copy of the Audiological Report, an administrative fee will apply. Child hearing tests are conducted at select locations for a fee, please contact us for more information. 30-Day Risk-Free Trial begins at the date of purchase. Information within this offer may vary or be subject to change. Limit one offer per customer per year. Offer not valid in Quebec. Offer not applicable for industrial hearing tests. Some conditions apply, see clinic for details. **Source: World report on hearing. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2021. License: CC

Page 24 FRIDAY, November 3, 2023 MANOTICK MESSENGER

First place Royals win two of three, host Char-Lan Sun., Nov. 5 The Richmond Royals won two out of three games last week to improve their Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League record to 10-2-0, good for first place in the Junior B circuit’s Richardson Division.

On Fri., Oct. 20 in Winchester, the Royals scored twice in the third period to beat the Winchester Hawks 4-3.

The Royals opened the scoring in the first period when Drew Russett scored from Cameron Donaldson and Jackson Dallaire.

The Hawks took a 3-2 lead in the second as Evan Houle, Daniel Beauchemin and William Labrosse scored while Dylan Rorwick replied with a goal for the Royals from Mayson Sam and Remo Marcantonio.

In the third period, Tyler Hames tied things up with a goal from Dallaire and Simon Yang. With 5:39 left to play, Tyler Cutts scored the winner from Yang. The Royals killed off two penalties in the

final five minutes, including a two-man advantage for the Hawks.

Richmond goalie Sam Nolan stopped 40 of 43 shots for the win.

On Sun., Oct. 21, the Royals were at home and posted a 4-1 win over the Alexandria Glens.

After a scoreless first period, Dylan Rorwick opened the scoring with an unassisted shorthanded goal.

Dante DeSanctis tied the score with an unassisted goal for the Glens.

Danny Marsden put the Royals ahead 2-1 with a goal from Rorwick and Christian White at the 10 minute mark of the second. Tyler Hames then scored a power play goal from Drew Russett and Christian White to make the score 3-1.

In the third period, Marsden iced the game with his second of the game from Reid Johnston and Drew Russett.

Braxton Bennett was the winning goalie for the Royals.

Traffic was heavy in front of Alexandria Glens goalie Cohen Lesperance-Spack in the third period of their Junior B hockey game in Richmond last Sunday.

On Tues., Oct. 23, the Royals suffered their second loss of the season as the Ottawa Junior Canadians earned a 5-3 win.

The Royals got off to a quick start with Mayson Sam scoring an unassisted goal 50 seconds into the game and then Christian White scoring

from Tyler Hames and Dylan Rorwick. The Canadians got one back when Dylan Turcotte scored an unassisted goal.

In the second period, the Canadians tied the score at 3-3 as Giovannie Utano and Dylan Turcotte scored.

Danny Marsden replied for

the Royals with a goal from Cameron Donaldson and Remo Marcantonio.

In the third period, the Canadians took a 4-3 lead on Daniel Kyte’s goal at the 1:26 mark. The Royals took three straight penalties after the 10-minute mark, limiting their chances to tie the

game. Jack Chiarello scored an insurance goal for the Canadians with 27 seconds remaining to make the final 5-3 for the Junior Canadians.

Braxton Bennett stopped 19 of 20 shots for the win.

The Royals are at home Sun., Nov. 5 as they host the Char-Lan Rebels.

BIG SPEED without the BIG price tag.

Ultra-fast 100 Mbps1

Wireless Home Internet with truly unlimited data now available from Xplore!

Don’t Miss These Savings! up to

25 Mbps1

49.99

$

up to

79.99

$

/month

for the first 12 months

2

100 Mbps1

/month

for the first 12 months2

A $59 professional installation fee applies.

Ordering is Easy

1-866-716-1270 xplore.ca

Where available as determined by the installer at your location. Offer valid until November 30, 2023. Acceptable Use Policy and Internet Traffic Management Policy applies to all packages. Unlimited plans allow residential usage profile only. 1Speeds vary based on your technical configuration, traffic, servers, and other factors. 2Taxes extra. Price before promotional credit is $94.99 for 25 Mbps ($89.99 in NB) and $129.99 ($99.99 in NB) for 100 Mbps. Includes rental cost of equipment. © 2023 Xplore Inc. “Xplore” is a trade-mark of Xplore Inc.