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Thieves hit One World Bazaar for $90K worth of merchandise

By Manotick Messenger Staff

Thieves made away with a haul of jewellery worth $90,000 after a heist at One World Bazaar on Mitch Owens Road just east of Manotick.

The heist happened on the night of Sun., September 29. It was one of a number of robberies in the area, as it was reported to the Messenger that four homes were robbed in the nearby Rideau Forest neighbourhood in Manotick.

“The whole thing is just surreal,” said Anneka Bakker of One World Bazaar.

“It was definitely an organized robbery.”

Bakker said that the robbery happened at 10:20 p.m. on the night of Sept. 29.

While the store is not usually open on Mondays, they had a special Reconciliation Day program planned for

the following day.

“We know it was 10:20 p.m. because that was when they spray painted our cameras,” she said. “After that, they cut the power.”

Bakker said the thieves went straight for the jewellery.

“They knew exactly where to go, what they wanted, and where to find it,” she said. “They went into the jewellery room.

I don’t think they even stepped foot in the barn or the other rooms.”

When the staff arrived to One World Bazaar the next morning, they realized the power was off. Before long, they realized they had been the victims of an orchestrated heist.

The thieves entered the business with bags, which they quickly filled with jewels. One World’s Bazaar collection of jewels features gemstones and items from

One World Bazaar just east of Manotick was robbed on Sun., Sept. 29.

around the world. The staff spends most of the year travelling to different countries to source items from local artisans.

“There was nothing super high end, but there were a lot of gemstones of value,” Bakker said. “They knew exactly what they wanted. They

went after the items made of silver. That is really the only thing that they could steal, because many of the items we have are large. You can’t

really take furniture or large, heavy items in a robbery.”

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Women over 40 have more access to breast cancer screening

By Goldie Ghamari MPP for Carleton

It’s an exiting time of year for those of us who love Halloween.

It’s a time to dress up, have fun, get spooky, get funny, and celebrate with neighbours and friends.

But as much as Halloween is a fun night, we have to ensure that it is a night in which no one’s safety, especially the safety of children, is compromised.

We have to make sure that children are safe trick or treating, and we must make sure everyone attending social events acts responsibly and stays off the road if they are impaired.

I would like to thank MADD for providing this list for everyone to follow to make sure that our Halloween is safe for everyone.

- Never Drink and Drive – Don’t ever drink and drive.

Just don’t do it.

- Supervise – Be aware of your surroundings and of those around you. If you’re out with friends or chaperoning the kids, always be vigilant and be watchful.

- Check it First – Make sure you inspect candy, food, and drinks for tampering before eating. That goes for kids trick or treating or anyone out on the town.

- Watch Out – Masks can be dangerous and limit visibility. Always ensure you or anyone wearing a mask have clear vision.

Stay on the Sidewalk – Be sure your group stays out of the road, and only crosses at approved locations.

- Know the Difference – Halloween pranks are fun but someone pays the price

for vandalism. Recognize the difference and speak up if pranks go too far.

- Find a Ride – With all of the options to catch a ride, don’t endanger yourself or other drivers by driving drunk.

- Plan Ahead – Know your routes whether you’re riding or walking, know where you’re going and how.

- Set up Candles Safely – Don’t let flames get too spooky and start a blaze.

- Pay Caution to the Roads – With so many young kids out, make sure you’re watching for anyone darting out in the road.

Respect the Road – No matter if you’re driving or walking, respect the rules of the road to make sure everyone has a safe Halloween evening.

- These tips might seem obvious. But keeping them in mind could help you or someone else avoid an easily preventable accident.

More Access to Breast Cancer Screening

Women over the age of 40 can now self-refer for publicly funded mammograms through the Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP). This expansion will give an additional one million women the option to connect to important screening services to detect and treat breast cancer sooner.

Research has shown regular screening with mammography can help detect breast cancer before it has the chance to spread. By lowering the age of self-referral from 50 to 40, more women can now easily self-refer for mammograms through any OBSP site or by calling 1-800-668-9304 without needing a referral from a primary care provider.

The expansion of publicly funded mammograms increases the ability of participating OBSP partners to connect more women to

screening by adding more site hours, appointment spots and training additional staff.

Of the one million women between ages 4049 that are now eligible for mammograms, it is estimated that an additional 305,000 will self refer for screening. That’s why, during Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the province is encouraging all eligible women to have conversations with a health care provider or call Health811 to have a conversation about their risk of cancer and the potential benefits of breast cancer screening to determine if screening is right for them.

As part of Your Health: A Plan for Connected and Convenient Care, the Ontario government is connecting more people to the services they need, when they need them. This includes ensuring communities have the

tools they need to diagnose and treat illnesses earlier and keep people healthier.

Governments Investing in Initiatives to Attract and Retain Agri-Food Labour

The governments of Canada and Ontario are creating the Labour Force Management Strategies Initiative to attract and retain Ontario agri-food workers. Funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership (Sustainable CAP), this investment will strengthen Ontario’s agri-food workforce for years to come.

The initiative will help fund job training and new recruitment marketing campaigns, introduce new worker supports such as ridesharing programs and language training and support the planning of on-site amenities and recreational facilities.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER goldie continues from page 2 Successful producers and processors can receive up to 50 per cent in cost-share support per project, up to a maximum of $40,000. Eligible industry organizations and collaborations between or among businesses can receive up to 50 per cent of their eligible costs, up to a maximum of $100,000 per project. The initiative will start accepting applications from eligible primary producers, processors and industry organizations on October 22, 2024. Applications will be accepted no later than September 2, 2025.

The initiative builds on the Canadian Agricultural Partnership–funded Ontario AgriCareers Support Initiative (OACSI) to address agri-food labour challenges. It also supports the Grow Ontario Strategy goals of increasing total

agri-food sector employment by 10 per cent by 2032 and making Ontario the destination of choice for International Agri-Food Workers (IAWs).

The Sustainable CAP investment by federal, provincial and territorial governments to strengthen competitiveness, innovation, and resiliency of Canada’s agriculture, agri-food and agri-based products sector.

For more information about OMAFA programs and services, contact the Agricultural Information Contact Centre (AICC) by phone at 1-877-424-1300 or by e-mail at ag.info.omafa@ontario.ca.

Helping Kids Stay Active and Healthy

The Ontario government is helping more than 100 organizations that provide fun, safe

and supervised activities for children and youth across the province through inclusive team sports and active recreation programs.

This investment of wraparound supports through the Ministries of Sport and Education will help more than 13,000 children and youth, from kindergarten to Grade 12, in more than 80 communities across the province to enjoy supervised sport and recreation activities. This year, the government is assisting: - Ontario’s After School Program (ASP) to help children and youth in more than 80 communities be active and healthy - Special Olympics Ontario to expand the Unified Sport Program to more schools across the province.

This program strengthens

student engagement and wellbeing through inclusive team sport activities for students with and without intellectual disabilities - Jays Care to help more girls benefit from sports programming, while training educators and coaches on how to promote inclusion in sport - Canadian Women & Sport to research the underrepresentation of girls, young women and marginalized youth in sport/physical activity and share findings with school boards. The funding will also be used to help boards identify and address gender equity challenges in their schools.

- Families interested in Ontario’s After School Program can contact a participating organization for more

information about eligibility requirements and services offered by their program.

As part of the government’s investments to support initiatives that help promote equity in sport and recreation, this funding will create opportunities for children and youth across the province to be more physically active and engaged, and to develop leadership skills.

Currently, 11,000 students with and without intellectual disabilities in 500 schools across the province participate in the Unified Sports Program, which promotes social inclusion through sports training and competition. Today’s announcement expands the program to up to 3,000 more students in 100 additional schools.

Jays Care’s Girls At Bat

baseball program focuses on increasing sport participation rates among self-identifying girls by providing an inclusive baseball program at various public schools.

Inspiration for the Week: “If I cannot do great things, I can do small things in a great way.”

- Martin Luther King, Jr. 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

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MANOTICK MESSENGER

Governor General Mary Simon marks Truth and Reconciliation Day in Ottawa

By Charlie Senack It was a somber mood in the Capital on Sept. 30, and thousands gathered on Parliament Hill for the annual Day of Truth and Reconciliation. For former Manotick resident Mary Simon, Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General, it was also a day of promoting education.

The federal representative of the Canadian monarch said it’s a day to honour the survivors of former Indian Residential Schools who have shown bravery by speaking about the abuses they induced.

“In their stories, there is unspeakable pain. But there is also tremendous courage and determination to emerge into healing and light. I am deeply inspired by the stories of Survivors, who have overcome so much to be with us today,” Simon told the crowd at Parliament Hill.

“By the stories of broken families gradually rebuilding their bonds, their com-

munities and their identities.

By the stories of Survivors disconnected from essential services because their past traumas made them fear and mistrust teachers and doctors.”

Simon was born in Fort Severight Quebec, In a Village that is now known as Kangiqsualujjuaq. Her father was of English descent and from Manitoba, but was the first white employee of the Hudson Bay to marry an Inuk — a practice that was prohibited at the time.

The Governor General who later lived in Barrhaven and Manotick has frequently talked about her traditional Inuit lifestyle which included fishing, hunting, sewing and traveling by dog sled.

Throughout her career Simon has been an advocate for enhancing the lives of First Nations and Inuits people while also expressing the need to advance their Native languages.

“We are making progress.

We are seeing more attention

being given to learning about Canada’s true history. We are paving the way to economic, education and health reconciliation,” she said. “First Nations, Inuit and Métis voices are being more and more heard and valued. We still have much work to do.

But I feel increasingly hopeful.“ Those sentiments were echoed by Elder Claudette Commanda, who became the first Indigenous Chancellor at the University of Ottawa.

She said the government is not doing enough to help restore languages that were lost because of residential schools.

“When we look at reconciliation it’s about putting First Nations languages back in the state they were before.

The government needs to stop nickel and diming us.

They need to stop demanding reports from us and telling us, the people who are facing the loss of our languages, how to do this,” she said. “Our children deserve

Former Manotick resident and Canada’s first Indigenous Governor General, Mary Simon, called Reconciliation Day a day to honour the survivors of former Indian Residential Schools who have shown bravery by speaking about the abuses they endured.

(Charlie Senack photo)

it. Help us. Listen to us. Demand or stand with us when we say that our languages are so important.”

The following day, Simon attended the re-raising of the Survivor’s Flag on Parliament Hill.

More than 150,000 children attended the government- and church-run Indian Residential Schools, which plagued Canada’s past for more than 150 years. There were many instances of physical, emotional and sex-

ual abuse, along with families being torn apart. The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation has reported more than 4,000 children died in these schools.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER thieves continues from page 1 Bakker said that other video footage caught some of the robbery in action.

“It looked like they left with the jewels, and then dumped the bags in the ditch across the road,” she said. “The car left toward Manotick, and after a while it returned. A duffel bag was loaded into the car, and it drove away.”

The business is working with their insurance company regarding the robbery.

While the items stolen may have a monetary value, the real loss is the time and effort put into putting the collection of jewellery together.

“It took us 10 years,” she said. “We travelled around the world and sourced items from local artisans. These items cannot be replaced.”

On the Thursday before the Thanksgiving weekend,

a new shipment of jewellery arrived which will help fill the void.

“We were able to get some items from Indonesia, Bali and India,” Bakker said. “Usually it takes us three weeks to get an item onto the floor once we acquire it, but with such a short selling season, we don’t have that kind of time.”

Getting items back into the jewellery room was essential for the business.

One World bazaar is only open to the public for about two months of the year. The rest of the time is spent by the staff sourcing items and preparing for the next season. Losing as much merchandise as the did puts the business and its staff in a difficult situation.

“When people come to One World Bazaar, it’s not

just about what they buy,” Bakker said. “People come for the experience. They will sometimes spend hours in the store, looking at all of the different things from all corners of the world. When our customers and visitors come in, they are exposed to different cultures through the items we have. One World Bazaar is a celebration of the cultures of the world. People come for the experience.”

Bakker said the incident has made the rethink their security.

“You never imagine something like this happening,” she said. “It’s been difficult for all of us here.”

Through the last two weeks, Bakker said that the support from Manotick and the surrounding communities has been invaluable.

“The community has

been really good to us,” she said. “I can’t thank everyone enough for the support they have given to us.”

Despite the incident,

One World Bazaar is moving forward. New items have arrived, and the programming offered to supplement the experience at

the bazaar has continued.

For hours and information on One World Bazaar, visit their website at oneworldbazaar.ca.

guardians who are thriving today, making invaluable contributions to our country.”

Simon said the flag was also a call for action and to learn about the injustices

and exclusion which took place. “(It’s) a call to build new, meaningful partnerships with Canada’s Indigenous Peoples so that we can all join forces to correct

the record of history, and tackle the challenges of today and tomorrow,” she said. “As someone who has built bridges between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians through-

out my career, I feel more and more hopeful. I can see a future where an appreciation for Indigenous cultures and languages is at the heart of our national identity.”

Thieves stole $90,000 worth of jewels from One World Bazaar in a Sept. 29 robbery.

reconciliation continues from page 4 “For Survivors, the flag does not only represent the suffering of the past. It also represents the values we cherish and the land we call home,” said Simon. “It represents the strength of

Indigenous languages, cultures, and voices that have endured despite so many obstacles. It represents the excellence of Indigenous Elders, knowledge keepers, artists, and nature

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MESSENGER Editorial

One year later, and the world is still divided

October is a month to be aware

from one of my most loved and favourite charTen years ago, I was officiating a footity programs, though it extends far beyond ball game and the kid with the red the jersey other handed me the ball. I joked with him about Down Syndrome.

October is National his pinkish socks.

Dwarfism Awareness Sometimes, when you are a There have been events in world history that have left a permanent mark on our ref on a football field with 19 Month. When I worked for mindsPage and6, Manotick memories.

A few have caused awful stain that could potentially last for Messenger, Wednesday, June 23,an 2010 Shop at Home Television and 20 year olds, it’s a good years, decades or centuries.

Network in Nashville, idea to lighten the mood once What happened on Oct. 7, 2023, has become part of that small, unfortunate category.

Vern Troyer came into our in a while. And nothing cuts One year ago, the terrorist organization Hamas led a massive attack against Israel. office for a promotion on through excessive testosterO ur C Ommunity An estimated 1,139 people were killed, which included Israeli civilians and security IMacs. Troyer, who became famous playone like some well-placed playful sarcasm. forces members. Hamas abducted a total of 251 hostages, of which 97 – including 33 “Dude,” I said to him. “Listen. Separate ing “Mini Me” in the Austin Powers movMessenger Editorial confirmed dead by the Israel Defence Forces – remain in Gaza. your whites from your dark colours. Wash ies, was even saltier than National Hot Dog Israel and Hamas are still at war one year later. The situation has escalated due to in cold water. Hang your jersey to dry. I Month. He cussed and swore and carried the intervention another terroristCanadian organization, Hezbollah, and, more recently, the Are of you more mean, come on, man! Look at your socks!” on about how difficult Mike Myers made totalitarian regime in Iran. a fifthprotests grader? his life when they were trying to shoot the He laughed as he looked at his socks.

There havethan been numerous around the world in response to the Israelmovies and Myers kept bolting back to “It’s all good, ref,” he said.

“My socks With Canada approaching next week, it is a good time for us all to Hamas war.

TheDayvast majority of these demonstrations have been pro-Palestinian, reflect on what it means to be Canadian.

Toronto to watch the playoffs. I think he are pink for breast cancer.

It’s Breast Canthough Do pro-Israel rallies have also taken place in Canada, the U.S., and other countries. we take being Canadian for granted?

Better yet, how do new Canadians feel about being Canadian? Some of us based his entire judgement of Canadians cer Awareness Month.”

The irony is that these pro-Palestinian protests were triggered by the violent actions look upon immigrants and refugees as opportunists, not wanting to give but on it. He made it very clear that he was I responded. very willing to take. Perhaps, terrorist for some people, that responsible is true, but when for you killing hundreds of innocent of Hamas, a bloodthirsty group attend a celebration for new Canadians, such as the one hosted by Nepeanfrom Detroit, and that he was a Red Wings “You mean it’s don’t mix your reds and people.

If Hamas’s attack on Israel had not occurred, these marches would not have Carleton MP Pierre Poilievre at Mother Teresa High School in Barrhaven last fan. “Gordie Howe’s my guy,” he said. I month, you can see the excitement and the thankfulness in the eyes of every whites in hot water and use bleach awarefilled new ourCanadian. streets and communities over the past year. While many protestors claim never thought it possible to be afraid of ness month?” their participation notbetter equate toofsupport Hamas, They understand,does perhaps than all us, what for it means to be the connection is impossible Canadian. someone who is 2’7”, and I don’t need I’m not sure when and how, in football to ignore.

So how can the rest of us have that feeling?

Bev McRae photo National Dwarfism Awareness Month to world, October became all about breast The Conservativehave government has aset solidup idea.on university campuses both domestically and Encampments been At the school’s 50th Anniversary Party, Manotick Co-operative Nursery School honoured its longest-servJason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism kind of cool to remind me. ing teacher/volunteer with prevalent a memorial gardencancer bench, which awareness. will be installed with aIt’s plaque in the school’s internationally.

Anti-Jewish, anti-Israel, and Institute, anti-Semitic have been and Andrew Cohen, President of the Historica-Dominion are chal- slogans Left to right, MCNS Director Sandy Erler and June Hodge celebrate June’s 29 years as a suplenging middle high school students toThe take the citizenship test. the riverplayground.

I wonder if Vern knew October is also throughout theseanddemonstrations. phrase “from toteacher, the sea” become a watch games on TV and everyone has pink ply teacherhas and volunteer.

The Canadian Citizenship Challenge, funded in part by CIC and run by the National Bullying Prevention Month. shoelaces and pink tape and pink wristrallying cry for many involved in these illegal occupations of university property.

As a Historica-Dominion Institute, will see students study Discover Canada: the and Responsibilities of Citizenship and then take a mock citizenship Did you know that 10 years ago, in bands and pink towels.

Even in the game result,Rights many students, both Jewish and non-Jewish, have experienced a range of emotest.

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We are inspired to see how we think any of us could have imagined the Protests have occurred outside several Jewish-owned restaurants like Toronto’s Cafe a pink penalty flag. ing diligently to grate my nerves.

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Who decidIndependent Grocer the other day. vacation next year. Perhaps we Challenge will encourage students to learn more about what it means to be FROM Palestinian on a couple campuses.

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Starting this summer, the Historica-Dominion Institute will bewill encouraging The Israel-Hamas war, like most conflicts, end. When it does, what happens Awareness Month?

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It’s National Book Month. Remember month?

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Letters to the Editor welcome at LETTERS TO THE EDITOR manotickmessenger@gmail.com If you don’t like the Manotick Why are drag performers so interested BIA drag show, just walk away in entertaining children anyway?

The Editor, Well, where do I begin!

What a brace of beauties your last copy presented.

Torpedoed? I fear the author simply missed the point. Distracting readership with fear of some sort of insidious government clamp down on ‘freedoms’ is theatrical distraction personified. The fundamental issue is our elected Provincial official courted guidance from a goon at large and then feigned ignorance or attempted defending that engagement with subterfuge is the nub. The joy of art allows poetry to carry many messages.

Whilst on distractions, I am gutted that I missed this year’s annual Taste of Manotick. Did the Marquis de Sade visit, are we being twinned with Sodom and Gomorrah, was an Unrated slasher movie shown in Ultra Hi Def? Sadly that’s how some would like to portray the events that had been so excellently organized by the MBIA and

seemed, from your cover and various witnesses, to have been enjoyed by many.

Parents excitedly engaging with their young children in a colourful and open manner to a fun lighthearted entertainment act how dare they! Inclusivity?! How dare we. A sop of an olive branch and allowing ‘them’ to perform in a manner that is deemed pleasing is most benevolent but unwarranted and condescending.

Dragging (yep, that’s a pun!) this down to hyper sexualization that jeopardizes the vulnerable is puritanical blather.

As for a “right to decide”, and choosing what children are exposed to, ABSOLUTELY, that’s yet another freedom we have. Vote with your feet, walk away from the event, don’t feel you “have to sit through” something. Don’t linger longer simply so you can shake your fist in the air more vigourously and

grumble ‘Grrrr how dare these people embrace the colourful fabric of today’s Canada, grrr’. Sorry, the 1600s wants their outlook back; stocks and witch dunking stands for Shiverfest – MBIA take note!

Yours aye Bobby Strawbridge

The Editor, The letter from Bobby Strawbridge (September 6 issue) used an abundance of words and oblique references--perhaps a style learned from his giddy aunt-to express his total disdain for Tommy Robinson and, by extension, to justify the premier’s decision to expel Goldie Ghamari from the PC caucus. Andy Braid’s reply was spot-on.

No one, and certainly not Robinson himself, sanctifies him. But his efforts to raise awareness of and to resist the creeping Islamization he’s witnessed in his English town and elsewhere in the country have gotten a hostile reception from the authorities as well as Muslim leaders.

Apparently those who don’t like him feel justified in disregarding the message as they denigrate the messenger.

I’ve been inclined to look somewhat favourably on Doug Ford and his government despite some bits of silliness (e.g., buck a beer) and questionable policies and spending. Ghamari has been an effective promoter of the policies that offer clear benefit to Ontarians and, in my eyes, a real credit to the Ford government. I doubt that any other MPP has been more principled and as engaged

The Editor, I read Nick Morabito’s letter regarding the Drag Show at the “Family Friendly” Taste of Manotick, Friday September 20th, and agree with his opinion. Present day “Drag Shows” are not child or family friendly. Adult males dressing and dan-

cing provocatively to children is not an appropriate form of entertainment for children.

In my opinion, the males who do this for audiences of children are likely doing it for there own gratification more than the children’s. Have you ever noticed that the

males who do these “Drag Show’s” often seem to want to do them in front of children for some reason?

I’ve never heard of them asking to perform for seniors at retirement homes or extended care facilities. I guess that is not an audience that interests them.

Shawn Brown

For the past two years, a drag queen show has been part of the Manotick BIA’s Taste of Manotick event

Ford’s shameful removal of Ghamari from caucus a blackmark on his record with and supportive of her constituents as she has.

Last November, Ford gave a principled response to the two Muslim organizations that see any comment on Muslim violence, including Hamas’s October 7 massacre, as unacceptable Islamophobia; one of the organizations (NCCM) called them “dangerous statements” (even the one retweeted from an alarmed Muslim man).

The other posted an open letter to Ford full of inflammatory rhetoric demanding that Ghamari be expelled and censured. Ford was right to reject such a clear rejection of the Canadian values of free speech and open discussion.

So why did he cave in June when the NCCM launched a campaign to have Ghamari removed for merely meeting with Robinson to

discuss human rights issues and Iran’s terrorist military?

The outrage expressed by the NCCM shows their determination to suppress discussion of violence in the name of Islam, hurl false accusations of Islamophobia, and again show disregard for Canadian values. Ford’s shameful action is a black mark on his record, not on Ghamari’s.

David Wieland

Pierre Poilievre’s ad the most entertaining part of the Manotick Messenger The Editor, In the Manotick Messenger, even the advertisements are entertaining!

I’m referring to the ad for Pierre Poilievre on page 10 of the September 20 edition.

The ad referred to Poilievre’s “common sense plan,” but it was actually just a list of

party slogans—“axe the tax, build the homes, fix the budget, stop the crime”—that dovetails nicely with Pierre’s assertion that “everything is broken” in Canada. There is nothing that the current federal government has gotten right—according to Mr. Poilievre.

What was truly entertaining was that juxtaposed with Poilievre’s ad was an ad from the Ontario PC party that stood in stark contrast to the gloom and doom of its federal counterpart. The ad is fairly brimming with optimism and positivity, proudly declaring that, “more people

are working today than ever before, bringing home bigger paychecks.”

It then invites readers to visit Ontario.ca/rebuildingoureconomy, where they are reminded that a key component of the Ontario PC plan is to produce “made-in-Ontario electric

vehicles and batteries”—of course that is contingent on going forward with the deal between the Ontario PCs, the Feds and the private sector, which is hardly guaranteed under a federal Conservative government.

I just find it fascinating that two parties of a similar

ideological bent can have such profoundly different perceptions of reality. For Pierre Poilievre everything’s broken, while for Doug Ford life is so good in Ontario that he’s already started campaigning for the next election on it.

Andy Braid

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a difference in my school, and to get a different perspective on all aspects of the school. I was a cheerleader for 10 years, but I could no longer continue due to concussions, so I turned to coaching. It has given me an opportunity to continue in the sport, even though I can no longer participate in it.”

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Thanksgiving is a time to thank local community food programs

By David Brown, Rideau-Jock Councillor With the leaves changing colour and the cooler Fall days, I hope all those who celebrated this past long weekend had a happy Thanksgiving with family, friends, and

Rideau-Jock Report David Brown, Councillor , Ward 21

neighbours! Thanksgiving is a special time of year to reflect and be grateful

for and appreciative of all the positive aspects of our lives.

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I want to take the opportunity to highlight the work of our local community food programs. The Manotick Food Cupboard,

North Gower and District Outreach Food Bank, and Richmond Food Bank all do incredible work serving residents in need. I would encourage everyone who can and has not already done so to please consider giving food or monetary donations or consider vol-

unteering. Whatever you may give goes a long way in supporting the work they do at a time where demand is at a critical level.

As our communities grow and families continue to struggle, local foodbanks and food cupboards rely entirely on local do-

nations to help our friends and neighbours.

You can find a listing with contact information for your local foodbank on my website, ward21.ca.

Please be generous this holiday season.

Happy Fall season, Ward 21!

Rideau Township Historical Society celebrates 50th Anniversary

By CJ Rooney The Rideau Township Historical Society (RTHS) celebrated its 50th Anniversary on September 14th, 2024. Over sixty members & guests gathered inside the Interpretive Centre at the Baxter Conservation area to celebrate this special occasion.

RTHS founding members Dr. Bill Tupper, his wife Georgina Tupper, Cameron Minor, and the late Coral Lindsay held a meeting on September 18th, 1974, after the amalgamation of Rideau Township. This was the official beginning of RTHS. Bill introduced the guest speaker, the Right Honourable Joe Clark, his friend, and co-politician. Joe was the 16th Prime Minister of Canada and is a Companion of the Order of Canada. Bill mentioned that Joe’s wife Maureen is in and of herself a prominent Canadian too.

She possesses the key to our city Ottawa, granted to her by Mayor Watson.

Maureen attended with Joe, as well as her sister Patricia ( local resident), their daughter Catherine, and

Rideau’s Rearview CJ Rooney grandson Charlie Schella.

Joe noted that Maureen has deep roots in Eastern Ontario, that her maternal grandparents were born and raised in the area, with ties to Kars and North Gower.

Joe spoke of his own Ontario roots in Bruce County. His grandfather was born on a farm and wandered west to High River. He started a weekly newspaper; the High River Times, which won national awards. Joe was surprised to learn that copies were mailed out each week to Argentina, England, Hong Kong, “and perhaps even Kars.”

As a former politician, Joe shared that he is also a worried Canadian. Worried, of course, about events in the world where conflicts are rising dangerously, but worried also that Canadians are focusing more on our differences than upon either our good fortune or our elemental instinct to respect

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Ironically, he said, as the world becomes more dangerous as undoubtedly it is, that determination to see and encourage a broad view of our own country becomes even more important. “We see division and decline in other nations, nations of Europe, whose past successes helped stabilize and inspire our own. Nations like our great southern neighbourhood.

Nations in the wider world, which became strengthened by

stable and constructive partnerships with Canada. Let us be frank about Canada’s good fortune. All those countries I just named are facing more serious internal challenges than we are. I do not diminish the challenges we face. I am not an apologist for any government or indeed for any party, but I know two related facts. First, Canada has an unusually strong capacity to succeed in the future as a constructive and strong national community.

Second, we must work at it. We must see our country encourage fellow Canadians to do the same.”

He mentioned that Canada is a country of huge differences, geographical, regional, and cultural. Yet at critical times, Canadians have been able to reach beyond themselves in their spirit and their output.

In closing, Joe expressed that he was delighted to help the RTHS celebrate its past achievements. “Please keep it up. Your work continues

to be such an essential part of our country’s collective memory.”

Local wood carver Rick St. John presented Joe with a wood carving he created on behalf of the Society, in appreciation for all that Joe has done for our country.

Everyone was then asked to gather for the cutting of the anniversary cake

by Georgie and Bill Tupper followed by a light luncheon. It was a delightful and memorable occasion enjoyed by all.

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Breast cancer survivors ‘Run for the Cure’ at Rideau Carleton Raceway

By Charlie Senack It was an emotional and inspiring day at the Rideau Carleton Raceway on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Instead of celebrating wins at the casino, it was a time to recognize amazing advances in cancer research during the annual CIBC Run for the Cure.

Hundreds of cancer survivors and their families lined up in mostly pink to run five kilometers or walk one kilometer to fight the disease that an estimated 229,200 Canadians were

diagnosed with in 2021.

The event had a focus on breast cancer, the most common form of the sickness, and second leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women. One in eight Canadian women are expected to be diagnosed with the disease, and one in 36 are expected to die from it.

Leading the morning’s events on the main stage was cancer survivor Natalie Pearce, who shared her story of survival after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer in 2021.

Arlene Quinn performed Wonder Woman as part of the festivities.

“I, like many of you, thought I was invincible and that cancer was something that other people got,” Pearce told the crowd. “This shattering diagnosis threw my life into a tailspin. Because of COVID restrictions, I was by myself when I got the news and I will never forget sitting in the parking lot afterwards, balling my eyes out.”

Pearce said her attention immediately went to her husband and three kids under the age of 16 at home.

What would she tell them?

How would they react?

It was too much to think about.

Treatment soon followed and the then 43-year-old said she was unable to fully grasp what was going on in her body. Pearce had a mastectomy and then reconstruction surgery, but the implants were rejected and had to be removed. That’s when cancer cells were found in her lymph nodes.

Dose-dense chemotherapy followed for 16 weeks, then 15 daily rounds of radiation. The treatment worked

The CIBC Run for the Cure has become one of Canada’s largest fundraisers to combat breast cancer.

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and despite some annoying side effects from medication, Pearce said she’s thriving.

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can’t let it define you,” she said. “Shame is the worst feeling in the world and we all deserve grace. I’ve learned there is often purpose in battle and that more often than not we become better because of it. But most importantly, I’ve learned it’s ok to not be ok sometimes.”

The cancer walk was also a time for local singer Arlene Quinn to debut her new song “Wonder Woman”, performed in honour of her sister Cheryl, a breast cancer survivor.

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MANOTICK MESSENGER survivors continues from page 10 ”It was a shock to all of us (when she was diagnosed) because she was so young. Most women don’t get a mammogram before the age of 50 unless there is cancer in the family,” said Quinn. “It was found just by me having something found in my breast and

she thought she should ask her doctor. Mine was fine but hers wasn’t. We went though a year and a half of supporting my sister Cheryl and it was a very difficult journey.“ The song was written by three Canadian women and was pitched to Quinn from

a Nashville music producer.

“I was so inspired by the lyrics. People in general go through ups and downs.

There are beautiful moments and moments where we need to go inside to find our inner strength. We need to remember there is light at

the end of the tunnel,” said Quinn. “The song shows you can be at your lowest point of life, but by hanging on to the mustard seed, there is a little bit of light and finally things are better again. When I listened to it I realized I wasn’t alone in my struggles.”

“Wonder Woman” is available for purchase on all streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, and iTunes. A music

video with photos of cancer survivors will also premiere on YouTube. All proceeds raised will be donated to fund cancer research.

A Community Dialogue Event “Hope in Action” Climate Action & Environmental Stewardship

Please join us for an engaging community dialogue event featuring two keynote speakers. Together, we will explore actionable steps we can take to address climate changes and promote environmental stewardship in our community.

Date: October 22, 2024, at 5 pm Location: Manotick United Church Cost: FREE (registration required) The conversation will be followed by a light supper. Register at : https://bit.ly/4dvSxl1 or by calling or emailing Manotick United Church by October 18.

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The track at Rideau Carleton Raceway was the site of this year’s CIBC Run for a Cure.

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This is event is being co-hosted by: CAFES Ottawa (Community Associations for Environmental Sustainability) & Manotick United Church

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Light rail could open in Riverside South this November, says OC Transpo

By Charlie Senack It won’t be long before local commuters will be able to go Riverside South to catch a light rail commuter train.

At a technical briefing on Oct. 3, OC Transpo said that if the trial runs that started last week go well, trains could be ready for commutes as soon as mid November.

“TransitNext has spent the last several years preparing for this test. This is TransitNext’s final exam, and it will be a rigorous one,” said OC Transpo general manager Reneé Amilcar. “TransitNext and OC Transpo have studied hard, have practiced multiple times and we are united in our confidence in the reliability of the system. But the proof will be in the daily testing results” The trial runs must take place without issues for at least 21 days before opening and will be done in two increments of seven days — one week for on-time performance evaluation and one week for maintenance and operations evaluation.

A performance level of 98.5 per cent is needed over the 14 day average. Once that part of the testing is over, maintenance and operational teams will be tested for possible issues that could arise such as door jams, which stopped Stage 1 trains early in its opening.

The trains will commute between Bayview Station

where it connects to Phase 1 all the way to Limebank Road in Riverside South.

Another train will travel from South Keys to Uplands and the Airport. Once in operation the trains will provide better connectivity for Carleton University students who should have their commutes shortened.

Currently, many local commuters drive to the Fallowfield Station Park and Ride in Barrhaven at Fallowfield and Woodroffe at the VIA train station. Having rail service accessible in Riverside South would change commuter patters and shorten times for many local residents who rely on public transportation to get to their jobs downtown, as well as for students at Carleton and uOttawa.

To better serve transit riders with the opening of more LRT stops, OC Transpo is drastically changing its bus routes to accommodate the LRT changes. Those alterations — which will result in about 75,000 fewer service hours — were supposed to come into effect this fall with Lines 2 and 4 opening, but have now been pushed back to the spring. Councillors are mixed on the timing.

Amilcar said they did not want to drastically change the service at a time when winter service adjustments were already being made.

They are now expected to start in April 2025. That means R2 bus service be-

tween Bayview Station and South Keys will continue running until then.

Barrhaven East councillor Wilson Lo said he’s mostly in support of the new bus route implementation, but admitted it will be a negative for some commuters.

“I think when this route realignment exercise started, the understanding was that federal employees would be downtown two days a week.

It was mostly finalized and then the feds announced the third day a week,” said Lo. .The realigned bus route does improve a lot of local traffic in Barrhaven and commutes to big employment and education nodes, but I think now with the extra day at the office, it leads to another gap.”

Barrhaven’s routes are largely being adjusted to accommodate stops at the light rail transit stations at Limebank and Bowesville.

In Half Moon Bay Route 75 will travel further south to reach deeper into the growing community. There will also be changes that allow a

The LRT station at Limebank Road in Riverside South is ready to become a hub for local commuters.

more efficient route between Barrhaven and the Kanata Tech Park.

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“That unlocks everything else in Barrhaven for them.

One of the things I was

hoping for is that it would be a full day or peak extension to Tunney’s Pasture for that community, but that won’t happen,” said Lo.

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City offers collaborative approach to Urban Boundary expansion The rules are changing in Ottawa for landowners who are thinking of applying for an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) to extend Ottawa’s Urban Boundary. At a technical briefing last week, the City of Ottawa unveiled plans to update the City’s growth projections five years earlier than scheduled, allowing more housing to be planned sooner, and implement a new application process allowing landowners to apply for expansions before the projections are finalized.

The Province of Ontario introduced a new Provincial Planning Statement (PPS) in August. According to the PPS, private landowners can request an urban or village expansion at any time.

Requests would have to be received through an Official Plan Amendment (OPA) application.

The PPS will take effect on Sunday, October 20.

Under the Planning Act, such expansions have historically been considered only during an Official Plan up-

date, which take place every five years. In Ottawa, the next update period is scheduled for 2030, but staff propose moving it up to 2025 in recognition of more recent population projections from the province.

Ottawa’s approach

Under the process unveiled by City staff today, landowners in Ottawa would have a choice.

- Apply for an Official Plan amendment at any time for a fee of up to $1.8 million.

- Wait for the Official Plan update in 2025 and apply with no fee.

The fee has been calculated to ensure cost recovery, aligning with the City’s position that growth must pay for growth. It reflects how much it would cost the City to review land needs, infrastructure capacity, and location alternatives. This cost-recovery approach is consistent with other application fees for development applications.

This approach also recognizes that there is already

enough land within the current urban boundary to meet population and growth needs.

It also reflects the City’s commitment to building more homes more quickly.

Each application would require much of the same work that is required during an Official Plan update.

Updating the Official Plan is a necessary process to ensure Ottawa has enough land to achieve its planning goals.

It is a comprehensive document and updating requires time and resources. Updating the current plan, which was approved by Council in 2020, cost $3.4 million.

Should landowners choose to add lands prior to the completion of the 2025 Official Plan update, expansion applications would be assessed based on current Official Plan growth projections, the adequacy of land supply as well as infrastructure capacity. They would require new studies to confirm that there is enough capacity within existing or planned infrastructure, including:

- Water - Sanitary - Stormwater - Transportation According to the PPS, any expansion applications must not require an upgrade to the City’s Infrastructure or Transportation Master Plans. If additional upgrades are needed, the 2025 Official Plan update is the appropriate process rather than an application.

There is no cost to landowners to have lands assessed as part of a Comprehensive OPA starting in 2025.

ted to providing home builders enough opportunities to build 151,000 quality market homes by 2031 – or 15,100 new dwellings per year.

In the first half of 2024, the City has already put applicants in a position to seek building permits for 10,566 dwellings.

Since tracking began in January 2023, the City has granted permissions or approved development applications for 42,060 dwellings.

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Kiwanis Key Clubs gives students the chance to serve their community

By Ralph Tweedie Manotick Kiwanis Club This is Thanksgiving week and the Kiwanis Club of Manotick has a lot to be thankful for. One reason is the success of our Kiwanis Key Clubs. They provide high school students with opportunities to serve, build character and develop leadership skills. Members make a positive impact on their schools and communities.

Manotick Kiwanis has a Key Club in four local high schools. Clubs have their own executive, organize their own meetings, and plan their own service projects. The program would not be possible without the dedication of the four Manotick Kiwanis Advisors and the Faculty Advisors at each high school.

This fall our Key Clubs have started their volunteer year off with a joint project.

They are participating in a food drive for the local food cupboards in Manotick, Barrhaven and River Side South.

This has become an annual event. Volunteers from all four Key Clubs earned volunteer hours assembling setcontent grocery packs that customers can buy and donate to the foodbanks. They also accepted donations.

The annual Key Club Fall Rally took place on October 5th at Sir Robert Borden High School. Over 130 participants from 12 different schools attended. Admission was free but a donation for

Kiwanis News Ralph Tweedie the Ottawa Food Bank was requested. Well over 200 items were gathered.

The day included two workshops (officer training and club engagement) and a service project. Members wrote cards for Veteran’s House Canada, Amnesty International, Santa 4 Seniors and anonymous thank you cards. District Board members introduced District Committees and individual clubs shared experiences on their most significant service projects.

A joint project initiated by the St Mark High School Key Club is the second annual Blanket Drive for the Homeless. Last year all four Manotick sponsored Key Clubs, the Legion and the Manotick Anglican church participated to make it an overwhelming success.

More than 300 items were collected and delivered to The Ottawa Mission, the Shepherds of Good Hope and the Salvation Army. In addition, Manotick Kiwanis donated $3,000 to each charity.

Members of our Key Club alumni have been very successful. In the past year (2023-24), Jiwoo Kim from St. Mother Teresa High School Key Club was Lieutenant Governor of Ottawa Region Division 8/9/10. Also in the past year,

The Manotick Kiwanis Club has Key Clubs in four local high schools.

Maria Wheeler, a past Division LG, was the Key Club International Vice president.

Maria was an alumnus of both St. Mother Teresa High School and the Ottawa Carleton Virtual Key Club.

Opportunities to develop go beyond the club level.

Key Club International offers a Global Leadership Certificate Program free of charge to members. It provides nearly 40 courses on topics including building meaningful relationships, strategic versus tactical leadership, self-awareness, inclusion, civic engagement and being an agent for change. The courses are based on Key Club’s core values of fellowship, leadership and service.

Kiwanis International provides the Youth Oppor-

tunities Fund (YOF). The YOF grant offers financial support ranging from US$250 to US$2,000 to enable clubs to bring to life service on a larger scale.

In a past joint project, the Manotick sponsored Key Clubs received a full grant of $2,500, surpassing the

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ROSSS PSW’s play vital role for seniors aging well at home

By Kelly Dumas ROSSS

Aging at home is often better for seniors, allowing them to remain in familiar surroundings and maintain their social connections.

Staying in the same neighborhood fosters a sense of belonging, helping seniors stay connected to neighbors, friends, and community groups. This continuity of social interaction contributes to a senior’s emotional well-being and combats feelings of loneliness. Moreover, being in a familiar environment offers a level of comfort and security. Seniors feel more at ease in their own homes, surrounded by their belongings, memories, and daily routines.

Beyond emotional comfort, aging at home offers seniors the opportunity to retain control over their daily lives. They can continue to make decisions about their schedules, meals, and activities, which promotes a sense of independence. This autonomy not only boosts their self-esteem but also contributes to their overall health and well-being.

However, as seniors face challenges with daily tasks due to age-related decline, their ability to live independently may be jeopardized. Health concerns or difficulties with activities of daily living (ADLs) such as bathing, dressing, or mobility can put their safety and well-

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This is where ROSSS Personal Support Workers (PSWs) become essential.

They provide the additional assistance seniors need to maintain their independence while ensuring they receive the care necessary to age safely and comfortably at home. ROSSS PSWs offer support in a variety of ways, from personal care assistance like bathing and dressing to meal preparation and help with mobility exercises.

These services are crucial for maintaining physical health, strength, and coordination. PSWs also assist with tasks that seniors may struggle with, such as light housekeeping, ensuring that their environment remains safe and comfortable.

One of the most valuable roles PSWs play is that of a compassionate companion.

Loneliness and isolation are common challenges for seniors living alone, and the companionship provided by PSWs offers emotional support and engagement in social activities. Wheth-

er through a friendly conversation or participation in hobbies, this connection has a positive impact on seniors’ mental health and emotional well-being.

Furthermore, PSWs can provide much-needed respite for family caregivers who may feel overwhelmed by their responsibilities. By entrusting some of the caregiving tasks to a professional, family members can take a break, knowing their loved ones are in capable hands.

Hiring a ROSSS PSW comes with many advantages, especially for seniors in rural Ottawa South.

Unlike larger agencies, ROSSS has a deep understanding of the unique challenges rural seniors face. Additionally, ROSSS offers more than just personal care; its wraparound services like Meals on Wheels, transportation, and foot care ensure that seniors’ needs are met holistically. This comprehensive support, combined with the organization’s intimate knowledge of rural communities and high standard of care, sets ROSSS apart from other service providers.

For those interested in hiring a ROSSS PSW, services are available in 1 hour or longer blocks at a rate of $36.00 per hour.

For more information, contact Cindy Powell, Client Liaison, at cindy. powell@rosss.ca or by phone at 613-692-4697 ext. 240.

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Three-item garbage limit is underway, here are some answers to FAQ’s The City of Ottawa’s new three-item garbage limit started on Monday, September 30. The limit applies to residents who receive curbside waste collection, including those whose waste is collected in one shared location and those living on agricultural properties.

There will continue to be no limit to the number of green, blue and black bins and leaf and yard waste.

The new limit will encourage households to rethink what truly needs to go to landfill and what could be reduced, reused, recycled or composted instead. Reducing unnecessary waste from going to landfill helps keeps disposal and collection costs lower. It also helps extend the life of our Trail Road Waste Facility Landfill as we explore new options for waste disposal.

Around 85 per cent of households already set out three garbage items or fewer on collection day. The new limit is more generous than many

municipalities, including neighbouring communities around our city.

Ottawa’s new threeitem garbage applies to residential curbside waste collection, including shared collection areas, also known as common pads. The limit does not apply to blue, black and green bins, or leaf and yard waste.

What counts as a garbage item?

An item includes the following: - A garbage bag that weighs up to 33 pounds (15 kilograms) - A garbage container up to 140 litres. Households can put several waste bags in a bin so long as the weight is less than 33 pounds (15 kilograms) per bin.

- A furniture or bulky item that can’t be re-used or donated Can I set out different combinations of items?

You can have any combination of the accepted garbage items as long as

they stay within the limit of three. For example, you can set out: - Two bins and one broken chair or - Two black garbage bags and one bin or

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MANOTICK MESSENGER garbage continues from page 16 Do I have to use a 140-litre container?

You can use a plastic or metal garbage container of any size up to 140 litres. If you already have a 121-litre container you can keep using it. Containers must have a handle and a detachable lid.

Examples of acceptable containers. The standards for containers have been in place for over a decade to ensure the health and safety of collectors and to allow for flexibility based on the sizes of bins available.

How is the three-item garbage limit fair for large families?

Every household pays the same annual fees for waste collection. This means for example an individual living alone is paying the same as a family of six.

The new three-item limit entitles each household to set out up to three items, which can be any combination of garbage bags, garbage containers up to 140 litres or bulky items like a broken piece of furniture. Households that wish to set out more can purchase residential yellow bags.

The three-item garbage limit was put in place to help reduce unnecessary waste going to landfill and to distribute costs more fairly dependent on the amount of waste produced.

What if my household has diapers and home healthcare waste?

The Special Considerations program allows registered households to place one bag of diapers/incontinence products or home healthcare waste at the curb for pick up on the alternate week from regular garbage collection. Register for the Special Considerations program(link is external).

I put my waste in a shared collection area with other households.

How will it work for me?

The three-item garbage limit applies to all residents with curbside waste collection, including those who use shared collection areas also known as common pads.

Each unit can set out up to three garbage items on collection day.

What if I have waste over the three-item garbage limit?

If you need to go above the three-item garbage limit, City of Ottawa residential yellow bags can be purchased from participating retailers for $17.60 for a package of four. There is no limit to the number of yellow bags that you can set out for collection. Bags will be available for sale at various locations across the city beginning at the end of October.

Excess waste can also be taken to the Trail Road Waste Facility Landfill.

The minimum fee for disposing of garbage is $35.

Remember, there is no limit to blue, black or green bins or leaf and yard waste so make sure you are recycling or composting as much as possible. Check out the Waste Explorer for more information on where to dispose of items if your not sure.

I live in or operate a coach home or basement apartment. How will it work for me?

Single family homes with basement apartments or a coach home can set out up to three items per entire household every two weeks.

This is because single family homes with a basement apartment or coach home pay one solid waste user fee. If you are unsure if your home is considered a singlefamily home with a basement unit or a registered duplex, you can contact the City’s Revenue Services team by calling 3-1-1.

I live in an apartment or condo. Does the limit apply to me?

If your property receives curbside waste collection, then the three-item garbage limit applies. Each individual unit can set out three items for collection on

their scheduled garbage collection day.

The three-item garbage limit does not apply to multi-unit properties that do not receive curbside waste collection.

How will the threeitem limit be enforced?

Enforcement of the new three-item garbage limit will be phased in over the next three months as follows: October – all garbage items will be collected.

If the three-item garbage limit is exceeded a courtesy tag will be left indicating the limit and how to participate in waste diversion programs.

November – if the three-item garbage limit is exceeded, one item will be left behind with a courtesy tag.

December – any garbage above the threeitem limit will be left at the curb with a courtesy tag.

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Youth Association of Manotick looking for Facilitators, Jr. Facilitators

By Youth of Manotick Association

There are many things that make YOMA special.

One of the key elements to our success is our staff and here is why.

Our team is made up of “Facilitators”. They are not room monitors or passive supervisors. They are a dynamic, creative, engaging group of young people who want to design and host interesting, challenging, fun (sometimes silly), always engaging programming for the youth who come out on

Friday nights.

We know that not every day is a good day for the youth who come to YOMA so we help to make sure our staff are able to engage with youth who may need some support.

Last year Ottawa Fire Station #94 held a car wash fundraiser for YOMA and we used the funds for First Aid Training for our staff.

We are connected to a host of resources, including the Rural Ottawa Youth Mental Health Collective. All of this to help make sure our Facilitators are trained and

prepared for things that can come up.

The expectations of our Facilitators are that they create an environment that brings out an outcome every week. The team meets regularly to plan the activities or themes for each age group and set objectives for each night. They gather ideas from the participants and encourage them to help.

The staff discuss and consider what might benefit the group. The expectation is that the activities will be a mix that can appeal to everyone. Some nights will have

from Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, residents will have the opportunity to participate in breakout sessions on these key topics: - Transportation, transit, and infrastructure - Environment and agriculture - Community and social services - Planning and economic development - Governance The breakout sessions

will be moderated by the City’s rural councillors: - Councillor George Darouze, Osgoode Ward - Councillor Clarke Kelly, West Carleton-March Ward - Councillor David Brown, Rideau-Jock Ward - Councillor Catherine Kitts, Orléans South-Navan Ward - Councillor Matthew Luloff, Orléans East-Cumberland

Registration is open for the November 2 Rural Summit Throughout this year, Ottawa’s rural residents were asked to provide input to the 2024 Rural Summit through workshops and surveys.

Now, it’s time to turn your feedback into solutions.

Registration is open for the 2024 Rural Summit at engage.ottawa.ca/ruralsummit-2024. Join us on Saturday, November 2 at Sir Robert Borden High School at 131 Greenbank Road.

The Rural Summit is a unique opportunity for rural residents to engage directly with members of City Council to hear how the input received from across rural Ottawa will shape the issues that matter most to rural communities. The goal is to improve the City’s delivery of programs, services, and investments for residents of Ottawa’s rural communities.

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more physical activities and challenges. Others may be more chill. One may focus on mental wellness or stress management. Others may have art, music or cooking incorporated into the night.

We might invite outside guests to speak to the group or lead them in some form of project. We are very lucky to have some local businesses who help make occasional bus outings possible so we can take youth to play mini golf or go to Flying Squirrel or go play laser tag or other fun destinations.

Our Facilitators are

ambassadors for YOMA. When we have fundraisers or help at local events, they and the youth are the best ones to explain what YOMA is. Over the years we have been fortunate to have some remarkable young people work for us who have had a strong, memorable impact on the youth and the organization.

We currently have openings for a Facilitator and for Jr Facilitators on the team.

Facilitators are 18 years old or older. They are ideally energetic, confident and able to engage with the

full range of personalities of youth participants in both the Pre-Teen group (Grades 4-6) and the Drop-In youth who are age 12-17.

Jr Facilitators are 16-17 years old and work with the Facilitators during Pre-Teen nights. We look for the same qualities in our Jr Facilitators. It is great experience for high school students.

For more information about the job openings or about YOMA, see our website yoma.ca , sign up for our e-newsletter or follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.

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10 years ago: Lisa MacLeod launches PC leadership campaign From the Manotick Messenger, October 23, 2014 Nepean-Carleton MPP Lisa MacLeod officially launched her leadership campaign in Ottawa with her family in front of a room packed with 300 supporters.

As leader, MacLeod said she is prepared to do the heavy lifting to restore the party, build a credible team and put an action plan in place to rebuild the province. Her focus will be on redefining and rebranding a party that clearly lost its way in the June election. Despite being predicted by many experts to win just days before voting, Tim Hudak’s Progres-

sive Conservatives suffered a humiliating defeat to the Liberals. Hudak resigned as Progressive Conservative Party Leader that night.

“As Progressive Conservatives we need to believe in what we stand for again,” said MacLeod.

“They are consistent with the beliefs of soccer moms and new Ontarians, just like me, who should be vot-

ing for us, who we need to vote for us, but who aren’t with us just yet. “I am the Leader who will carry that message. When we present the voter with a clear and compelling alternative to the failed leadership of the government in power, our province will in turn believe in us.”

MacLeod spoke about the glory days of Ontario,

and arriving in Ottawa in her early 20s with $200 in her pocket and a student loan.

“I slept on my friend’s sofa until I could afford a place on my own,” she said. “It is here where I first experienced the unlimited opportunity that Ontario offered. I remember walking down Elgin Street in those first few months chuckling in disbelief. In almost every store front the windows were covered with Help Wanted signs. Jobs needed to be filled throughout this City and the rest of Ontario. Sadly, now in many parts of Ottawa, as well as elsewhere in Ontario, those Help Wanted signs

are replaced with For Lease Signs.”

MacLeod, predictably yet cleverly, effectively transitioned from her recollection of Ontario’s glory days to an attack on a Liberal Government that has a weak track record despite their easy victory over the PC’s in the last election.

“When I chose Ontario as my home, we were a leader in confederation; we led other provinces in job creation,” said MacLeod.

“In the last decade, under the Liberal Government, that has changed. Instead of being the economic engine of Canada we are a have not province. Instead of being the lowest tax environ-

ment our taxes are among the highest. Instead of jobs and dignity for everyone unemployment is up. We had the strongest standards in our schools and now they have fallen” MacLeod said that Ontario now has the largest debt in the country, larger than every other province combined. She said the debt compromises the very public services – healthcare and education – that are cherish the most by Ontarians. As a result, she said that instead of young people coming to Ontario for an opportunity, Ontarians are looking for greener pastures in Saskatchewan, Alberta and Newfoundland.

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Construction is underway for the CT scanner addition at Kemptville District Hospital.

Construction starting for CT Scanner at Kemptville District Hospital Construction is underway at Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) for their new CT Scanner addition. Pre-construction work started on Monday, September 23, 2024 with the removal of the parking island and cement curbs around the new CT Modular Cassette space. The prefabricated addition will be located at the back of the hospital just around the corner from the Emergency Room (ER).

This work is being done in preparation of the CT modular cassette unit, which is expected to arrive before Christmas 2024. The 1,350 squarefoot addition will house a state-of-the-art CT Scanner from GE HealthCare and tie into KDH’s Diagnostic Imaging (DI) Department making it seamless for patients.

“All of us at KDH are very excited to see progress happening with the CT Scanner,” said the hospital’s CEO, Frank J. Vassallo. “We are so grateful to our generous and caring community for supporting the Cross-

roads Campaign and our excellent Foundation for getting us to this point.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this critical project over the years because it’s going to benefit countless people.”

Construction contractor delays have pushed the anticipated opening date by a few weeks, to early 2025, but KDH is working with the contractor to see how much time can be made up.

A small portion of the main KDH parking lot, closest to the ER, will be fenced off to accommodate construction. A few parking spaces will be impacted over the coming months, but additional parking is available behind the KDH Health Centre across from the ER, as well as in the upper parking level.

Having a CT Scanner at KDH will improve access to medical care for ER patients and inpatients who need CT, free up local ambulances by decreasing the number of patients being transferred

to other facilities and help reduce CT wait times for the region as a whole.

You can support the Crossroads Campaign by visiting: https://www. kdhfoundation.ca.

Kemptville District Hospital (KDH) is an integrated health services organization serving the health needs of North Grenville, the eastern regions of the United Counties of Leeds and Grenville, and the villages and rural areas of South Ottawa including Richmond, Manotick, North Gower, Kars and Osgoode, in partnership with other health care and community organizations in the region.

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Rorwick scores six goals in win, Richmond Royals off to hot start After dropping their season opener on the road against the Ottawa Jr. Canadians, the Richmond Royals responded in the rematch with a 7-3 win as their Eastern Ontario Junior Hockey League season is underway.

With the score tied at 2-2 after the first period, Rorwick put the Royals on his shoulders with two shorthanded goals, a power play goal and three even-strength goals as Richmond beat the Canadians 7-3. Connor Platt scored the other Richmond goal, with Simon Yang and Adam Reinisch each earning two assists.

Theo Avila, Francesco Sicoli, Danny Marsden, Nicholas Milbury and Matthew Thompson all had assists.

Riley Bloom scored twice for the Canadians with Cameron MacDonald adding one.

The Royals took that momentum into their Oct. 2 game in Stittsville against the Renfrew Timberwolves. In the first period, Parker Stretch scored from Jackson Miller and Danny Marsden, and then Theo Avila scored from Gage Bujold and Stefano Cesario Dylan Rorwick, right, scored six goals against the Ottawa Jr. Canadians. to give Richmond a lead On Thurs., Oct. 10, 83 minutes in penalties In the third, Thompson they never relinquished in a 2-1 win. Ethan Dins- scored his second of the the Royals headed east to Richmond’s 39. The dale stopped 34 of 35 game with 6:34 remain- for another rivalry game Royals had the first five ing with Reinisch picking as they faced the Cassel- power plays in the game, shots for the win.

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In the second, Parker Stretch scored the third Royals power play goal from Milbury and Avila to make the score 3-1.

In the third, Milbury scored the only Richmond even-strength goal

of the game from Dallaire and Bujold. Woth 24 seconds remaining, Brandon Reinisch completed the hat trick with his third power play marker, coming from Cameron McGarry and Jackson Miller.

Dinsdale stopped 26 of 27 shots for the Royals.

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Bill Carroll drops the puck, Manotick Mariners do the rest in 7-4 win The Manotick Mariners are two-for-two on home ice after they beat the Pontiac Senior Comets 7-4 in their Eastern Ontario Super Hockey league game Sat., Oct. 5.

The win raised the Mariners’ record to 2-1 on the season.

After the popular pregame tailgate party at the pavilion in Centennial Park beside the arena, CFRA morning host and local broadcasting legend Bill Carroll was invited onto the ice to perform the ceremonial puck drop before the game.

Carroll did as good of a job firing up the crowd and the team as he does firing up local listeners on the airwaves every morning, as the Mariners took a first period 4-0 lead.

Manotick’s own Ryan Lough, who was named the game’s first star, opened the scoring with a goal from Brett Gustavsen and Jonathan Desbiens 2:36 into the first period.

Tyler Melvin then scored an unassisted goal; Brett McKenzie scored from Lough and Liam Denni-

son; and then Tyler Melvin scored his second of the period from Riley Egan and Desbiens to put the Mariners up 4-0. The latter two goals came on the power play.

The Comets got a power play goal of their own to close out the period as Darcy Findlay scored from Christian Berini.

In the second period, the Comets scored a pair to make the score 4-3 on goals by Zack Silis and Kevin Auger. Manotick responded as Nicholas

Hamre scored from Ryley Egan and Zach Rheaume, but Findlay scored his second of the game for the Comets to make the score 5-4 for the Mariners after two periods.

In the third period, the Mariners turned on the offence, outshooting Pontiac 18-11. Mariners goalie Berk Berkeliev shut the door on any opportunities for the Comets to tie the score.

With the Comets on the power play, Jonthan Desbiens delivered the

knockout punch for the Mariners, netting a shorthanded goal from Nicholas Hamre with 7:06 remaining in the third period.

Ryan Lough scored an unassisted empty netter to make the final score 7-4. Lough was the first star, Tyler Melvin of the Mariners was the second star, and Pontiac’s Darcy Findlay was the third star.

Berkeliev stopped 32 of 36 shots for the win.

The win put the Mariners back in the win column

after dropping a 6-3 decision to the South Stormont Mustangs in Long Sault Sat., Sept. 28.

The Mustangs took a 4-0 lead on goals by Storm Adams, Isaac Barr, Brendan Jacome and Marc Beckstead.

Jeff Hayes scored in the second period for the Mariners with Lough and Dennison assisting, but Jacome scored his second to put the Mustangs up 5-1.

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and Lough to open the third, but Beckstead netted his second of the game on the power play for the Mustangs. Ryan O’Connell closed ojt the scoring with a power play goal for Manotick from Lough and Desbiens, making the final 6-3.

Beckstead, Jacome and Lough were the three stars.

The Mariners are at home Sat., Oct. 19 when they host the Arnprior Rivermen. Face-off is at 7:30 p.m.

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