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A community with a rich history STAR STAFF – The community of Orléans is made up of a collection of neighbourhoods in Ottawa’s far east end.

Neighbourhoods such as Convent Glen, Orleans Wood, Chapel Hill, Queenswood Heights, Fallingbrook and Chatelaine Village were formally part of the municipalities of Gloucester and Cumberland. In fact, the border between the two former cities ran through the centre of what, over the years, came to be known as Orléans.

The name Orléans was given to the community by Jean-Théodore Besserer, who was the first postmaster of Orléans in 1860. Besserer was born on the Île d’Orléans in Québec and so he gave the fledgling community the name of his native island.

The name “Orléans” comes from a city of the same name in France which is the birthplace of Jeanne d’Arc. The community started out as the Parish of St. Joseph de Gloucester in 1860. The first known settlers to the area were François

Dupuis, a veteran of the War of 1812, and Joseph Vézina, also known as Viseneau, who arrived in the area about 30 years before it became a parish. Other early settlers included the Major, Besserer and Duford families. The first anglophone families to settle in the area were the McNeelys and the Kennys.

In 1860, Father Alphonse-Marius Chaîne was appointed resident priest of the new Saint-Joseph d’Orléans parish. Construction of the first church was completed in 1885. It had to be demolished in 1920 for structural reasons and a new church was erected on the same site over the next two years.

In 1922, the Police Village of Orléans was formed with a council consisting of three volunteers elected to preserve peace, health and public safety. At that time, the village was part of Gloucester Township.

In 1930, the Police Village borrowed $3,800 to build a sidewalk from Champlain Street to Cousineau Street. And in 1957 the Village Council successfully petitioned to

have the name of Ottawa Street changed to St. Joseph Blvd.

The Police Village was eventually abolished in 1974 and Orléans was left divided – one half in the municipality of Gloucester and the other half in the municipality of Cumberland.

In its earliest days – and right up until the mid-20th century – Orléans was a predominantly French-speaking community.

In 1849 the population of the area was approximately 50 people. Within 50 years the area would see the construction of its first hotel, its first post office and its first school. But it wasn’t until the 1980s that the community really boomed.

During the early to mid 80s, Orléans was the fastest growing community in Canada.

Over that period the population almost doubled. Today, Orléans is home to more than 115,000 inhabitants.

The community has a number of state-ofthe-art recreation facilities such as the Ray

Friel Centre and Millennium Park, modern library services, a wonderful arts facility in the Shenkman Arts Centre, top notch secondary and elementary schools, a network of strong minor sports organizations, a thriving arts and culture community, dozens of parks and kilometres and kilometres of bike paths.

The residents of Orléans have a lot be proud of, but there is a lot to look forward to as well. The future is very bright indeed.

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A well-represented community STAR STAFF — The east end encompasses the federal district of Orléans as well as four municipal wards – Orléans Ward 1, Innes Ward 2, Beacon Hill Cyrville Ward 11 and Cumberland Ward 19.

The current federal member of parliament is Marie-France Lalonde, while the current member of provincial parliament (MPP) is Stephen Blais.

Lalonde and Blais were both elected to their positions in the past year. Lalonde won her seat in the House of Commons in the 2019 federal election after serving five years at Queen’s Park. Blais won his seat in a by-election held in February to find a replacement for Lalonde.

Lalonde’s constituency office is located in the Peter D. Clark Building at 255 Centrum Blvd. while Blais’ constituency office can be found at 4473 Innes Rd., just east of Tenth Line Road.

At the municipal level the east end is divided into four wards: Beacon Hill, Cyrville Ward includes the neighbourhoods of Beacon Hill, Cyrville and Pineview; Innes Ward is made up of Blackburn Hamlet, Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill North and Chateauneuf; Orléans Ward consists of Queenswood Heights, Fallingbrook, Convent Glen, Orléans Wood, Chatelaine Village and Springridge; and Cumberland Ward is made up of South Fallingbrook, Avalon and the rural portion of the former township of Cumberland.

Tim Tierney has represented Beacon Hill-Cyrville Ward on City Council since 2010 when he defeated then incumbent Michel Bellemare. Among his many duties on council, Coun. Tierney is Chair of the Transportation Committee, and a member of the Information Technology Sub-Committee, the Transit Commission, and the Ottawa Public Library Board. He has also

occupied the role of Caucus Chair on the Federation of Canadian Municipalities for Ontario for the past nine years.

Laura Dudas (Innes Ward) and Matt Luloff (Orléans Ward) were both elected to city council in 2018 and were appointed as co-deputy mayors immediately afterwards.

Before she was elected, Coun. Dudas was the long time chair of the Blackburn Community Association. Besides her duties as deputy mayor under Mayor Jim Watson, she has also served as vice-chair of the Finance and Economic Development Committee; and been a member of the Transportation Committee, the Planning Committee, the Climate Change Council Sponsors Group, and the Solid Waste Master Plan Council Sponsors Group. In addition, Laura serves as Ottawa city council liaison on the United Way East Ontario Board..

Coun. Luloff is a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces and a veteran of the war in Afghanistan. In winning a seat on city council, he managed to beat out 16 other contenders.

Besides his duties as deputy mayor, Coun.

Luloff is also a member of the Transportation Committee, the Community and Protective Services Committee, and the Finance and Economic Development Committee.

The Cumberland Ward seat on city council was left vacant after Blais, who had served at City Hall since 2010, was elected to Queen’s Park in February.

A by-election to select Blais’ replacement will be held on Oct. 5. There are currently six candidates in the running for the position. Information on the respective candidates can be found at ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/ your-city-government/elections All three east end councillors make a concerted effort to be as approachable and helpful to their constituents as possible,

(L to r) Laura Dudas, Tim Tierney and Matt Luloff make up three cornerstones of the Eastern Bloc on Ottawa City Council. FILE PHOTO as do Marie-France Lalonde and Stephen Blais.

They also each have a dedicated staff

whose job it is to make sure that issues raised by their constituents are addressed in a timely manner.

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Serving motorcycle enthusiasts for nearly 50 years STAR STAFF – When it comes to motorcycles and all-terrain vehicles, the folks at Wheelsport on Youville Drive have been meeting the needs of east end residents for nearly five decades.

Founded by Fred Kolman in 1972, the very first Wheelsport was located at Montreal and Blair Road.

When Fred’s son Jim took over the business in 2000, they moved to their current location on Youville Drive and haven’t looked back since.

Over 80 per cent of the company’s business comes from repeat customers.

“We have customers who are on their fourth or fifth bike,” says Jim Kolman, “and now their kids are buying bikes from us.”

The progression from one generation to the next is even reflected in the Kolman family. Jim’s son Benjamin started working at the dealership four years ago and is

now heavily involved in the store’s marketing.

Wheelsport specializes in the KTM line of bikes, but they also sell Yamaha and Suzuki motorcycles, Vespa and Piaggo scooters and CFMoto ATVs and side-bysides.

The Kolman family are huge offroad enthusiasts, which explains the vast selection of off-road bikes they have in their showroom.

Wheelsport also buys and sells pre-owned bikes and they have an extensive selection of accessories, helmets and outerwear.

Asked how the east end motorcycle community has evolved over the years, Kolman is quick to point to the increasing number of women who have taken up the pasttime.

“The number of women who have gotten into motorcycling has really grown, especially in Orléans,” says Kolman. “And they’re different than men. They’re

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a lot more detail-oriented, so we have all the different colours and models and we make sure our inventory meets their tastes and preferences.”

The folks at Wheelsport have also seen an increase in more mature riders who are getting into motorcycling in their mid- to late 50s.

Besides sales, Wheelsport is the place to go for service and repairs on virtually every type and model.

They have the equipment and experience to get your motorcycle or scooter, ATV and snowmobile in prime shape, whether you’re riding for pleasure, racing around the track, or tearing it up on the trail. They can do oil changes, tire changes and safety checks while you wait and they have a pick up and delivery service for those larger jobs.

Finally, even though winter is he furthest thing from most people`s minds, it’s good to know that

Since first opening their doors in 1972, Wheelsport has become an institution among the hundreds of motorcycle enthusiasts living in the east end. FILE PHOTO Wheelsport carries the complete line of Ariens snowblowers. In fact, they were the very first Ariens dealer in Ottawa, dating back to the store’s earliest days, and they service everything they sell.

To learn more about Wheelsport and everything they have to offer ,check out their website at www. wheelsport.ca, or better yet visit their showroom located at 1390 Youville Dr.

Providing a helping hand in times of crisis STAR STAFF — Like many other bedroom communities in Canada, Orléans has its share of residents who, for various reasons, need help in times of crisis.

Whether they are experiencing financial hardship, new arrivals to Canada, or victims of domestic abuse, residents in need have not one, but two agencies they can turn to in times of need.

The Orléans Cumberland Community Resource Centre (OCCRC), located on Centrum Boulevard in Orléans Town Centre, serves residents living in the former municipality of Cumberland which includes Queenswood Heights, Fallingbrook, Cardinal Creek, Orleans Wood, Chatelaine Village and Avalon, while the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre (EORC), located in the Gloucester Centre on Blair Road, serves residents living in the

former municipality of Gloucester, which includes the communities of Beacon Hill, Blackburn Hamlet, Chateauneuf, Chapel Hill and Convent Glen.

Both Resource Centres provide services and programs for youth, teenagers and families and both agencies operate an Early Years drop-in centre. In addition, the EORC provides services and programs for seniors and adults with physical disabilities in both jurisdictions including Meals on Wheels.

The OCCRC also operates a food bank which provides emergency food supplies for individuals and families.

The EORC refers individuals and families in need of emergency food supplies to the Gloucester Emergency Food Cupboard located at 2040 Arrowsmith Dr. which operates under the same rules.

Both resources centres are able to provide services to residents in need thanks in large part to the generosity and dedication of dozens donors, and community groups which hold fundraising events throughout the year.

The OCCRC has several programs in which local businesses and individuals can contribute directly to the agency, the biggest being the Community Caring Connection program in which donors can either make a lump some donation, or a monthly contribution through a direct payment plan.

Like the OCCRC, the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre is largely dependent on third party fundraising efforts. They also organize their own fundraising events, the biggest of which is their charity auction and dinner held every spring.

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The Orléans Cumberland Community Resource Centre is located across from the Shenkman Arts Centre. FILE PHOTO You can learn more about the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre and the programs the agency provides at www.eorc-

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Écoles publique

Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario www.cepeo.on.ca 613-742-8960 École secondaire Gisèle Lalonde, 500 boul. Millennium 613-833-0018 École secondaire Louis Riel, 1655 ch Bearbrook 613-590-2233 École élémentaire Jeanne-Sauvé, 1917 ch Gardenway 613-824-9217 École élémentaire L’Odyssée Site, 1770 prom Grey Nuns 613-834-2097 École élémentaire Des Sentiers, 2159 rue Nantes 613-834-4453 École élémentaire Le Prélude, 6025 prom Longleaf 613-834-8411

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Club d’affaires

Business Club d’Orléans www.businesscluborleans.com

Centres de ressource communautaire

Centre des ressources de l’Est d’Ottawa, 1980 ch Ogilvie www.eorc-creo.ca 613-741-6025 Centre de ressources communautaires Orléans Cumberland, 240 boul Centrum www.crcoc.ca 613-830-4357

Patrimoine et l’histoire

Société franco-ontarienne de patrimoine et de l’histoire d’Orléans www.sfopho.com

Club des aînés

Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa, 3349 chemin Navan 613-834-6808 https://rafo.ca/ Centre Séraphin-Marion d’Orléans 613-830-6436 mifo.ca/activites-recreatives/csmo-50-ans-et/

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STAR STAFF – From it’s earliest days, theatre performances to the Shenkman Arts Orléans has always been proud of its franco- Centre although the COVID-19 pandemic phone heritage. has forced them into an indefinite hiatus.

In the 2016 Census, over 30 per cent of The same is true for the Rendez-vous des Orléans residents indicated French as their aînés francophones d’Ottawa (RAFO) which mother tongue with many more identifying normally offers a wide variety of activities themselves as Francophiles, or possessing for francophone seniors in the area. RAFO the ability to speak and understand French. is the is the largest francophone seniors club It is this bilingual character which makes in Orléans. It’s located at 3499 Navan Rd. Orléans so special.

Another important francophone institution The francophone community in Orléans in Orléans is the Société franco-ontarienne has worked hard to establish and maintain du patrimoine et de l’histoire d’Orléans, or key institutions like the Mouvement d’impli- SFOPHO for short. The group is responsible cation francophone d’Orléans (MIFO) and for convincing the city to name many of the Rendez-vous des aînés francophones the local streets and parks after important d’Ottawa (RAFO). francophone figures who played an key role Founded in 1983, MIFO is the cultural in building the community. wellspring of the local francophone popuWhile MIFO is the wellspring of francolation in Orléans. The organization provides a phone culture in Orléans and SFOPHO is the wealth of programs and community services guardians of its heritage, the Église Saintincluding seniors programs; summer camps; Joseph d’Orléans is it’s heart and soul. and a before- and after-school program.

The existing church at 2757 St-Joseph The MIFO cultural centre on Carrière Blvd. was completed in 1922 to replace Street is home to the Centre Séraphin- the original building which stood on the Marion d’Orléans which provides activities site from 1885 until 1920 when it had to ecolecatholique.ca/arts for francophone seniors. be demolished for structural reasons. The MIFO is also responsible for bringing building recently underwent extensive renoFrench language performers, comedians and vations both to the interior and exterior.

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Your community

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Police, Fire, Ambulance

To report a fire, health emergency or a crime in progress 9-1-1 To report other emergencies or suspicious activities 613-230-6211 All other police enquiries www.ottawapolice.ca 613-236-1222 Orléans-Cumberland Community Police Centre, 343 St. Joseph Blvd. 613-236-1222

ext. 3571 Ontario Road Conditions 1-800-268-4686 www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/travellerconditions The Childfen’s Aid Society www.casott.on.ca 613-747-7800

Local politicians

Orléans MP Marie-France Lalonde (federal) www.ourcommons.ca/Members/en/marie-france-lalonde(92209) Orléans MPP Stephen Blais (provincial) www.ola.org/en/members/all/stephen-blais Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson www.jimwatsonottawa.ca Orléans Ward City Councillor Matt Luloff www.matthewluloff.ca Innes Ward City Councillor Laura Dudas www.lauradudas.ca Beacon Hill-Cyrville City Councillor Tim TIerney www.timtierneyottawa.ca

613-834-1800 613-834-8679 613-580-2496 613-580-2471 613-580-2472 613-580-2481

Municipal Services

City of Ottawa information line 3-1-1 http://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/your-city-government/contact-city-ottawa Ottawa Library Cumberland Branch (Ray Friel Centre) 613-580-2940 Ottawa Library Orléans Branch, 1705 Orléans Blvd.

613-580-2940 OC Transpo www.octranspo.com; Schedule information 613-741-4390

Community Associations

Beacon Hill www.bhca.ca Blackburn Hamlet www.blackburnhamlet.ca Bradley Estates www.bradleyestates.ca Cardinal Creek www.cardinalcreek.org Carlsbad Springs www.carlsbadsprings.ca Chapel Hill South www.chapelhillsouth.ca Chapel Hill North http://chapelhillnorth.blogspot.com/ Convent Glen-Orleans Wood www.conventglenorleanswood.com Cumberland Village www.cumberlandvillage.ca Fallingbrook www.fallingbrook.com Greater Avalon www.gaca-acga.com Navan www.navan.on.ca Queenswood Heights www.queenswoodheights.com Sarsfield https://www.facebook.com/Sarsfieldacs Vars http://vars.ca

Community Centres

Aquaview Community Centre, 318 Aquaview Dr. Beacon Hill North Community Centre, 2130 Radford Crt. Bearbrook Community Centre, 8720 Russell Rd. Blackburn Community Centre,190 Glen Park Dr. Carlsbad Springs Community Centre, 6020 Piperville Rd. François Dupuis Recreation Centre, 2263 Portobello Blvd.

Navan Memorial Arena, 1295 Colonial Rd. Notre-Dame-des-Champs C.C., 3659 Navan Rd. Pierre Rocque Community Centre, 1257 Joseph Drouin St. Roy G. Hobbs Community Centre, 109 Larch Cres.

Queenswood Heights Community Centre, 1485 Duford Dr. Sarsfield Community Centre, 3385 Sarsfield Rd. South Fallingbrook Community Centre, 998 Valin St.

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Your community Arts Community

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Arteast Ottawa https://arteastottawa.com Bytown Beat Chorus https://bytownbeat.groupanizer.com Coro Vivo Ottawa www.corovivoottawa.ca Cross Town Youth Chorus www.ctyc.ca Cumberland Community Singers www.cumberlandcommunitysingers.ca Common Thread Quilt Guild www.commonthreadquiltguild.ca Gloucester Pottery School www.gloucesterpotteryschool.com 613-580-2787 Les Chansonniers d’Ottawa www.leschansonniersottawa.com Mouvement d’implication francophone d’Orléans (MIFO) www.mifo.ca 613-830-6436 Ottawa School of Art – Orléans Campus 613-580-2787 www.artottawa.ca/orleans-campus Otawa School of Theatre https://ost-eto.ca 613-580-2764 Ottawa Artisans’ Guild www.nationalcapitalartisans.ca Vintage Stock Theatre www.vintagestock.on.ca mail@vintagestock.on.ca

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Community Resource Centres

Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre, 1980 Ogilvie Rd. www.eorc-creo.ca 613-741-6025 Orléans Cumberland Community Resource Centre, 240 Centrum Blvd. www.crcoc.ca 613-830-4357

History and Heritage

Cumberland Heritage Village Museum, 2940 Old Montreal Rd. www.facebook.com/cumberlandmuseum/ 613-833-3059 Cumberland Township Historical Society www.cths.ca Gloucester Historical Society www.gloucesterhistory.com Société franco-ontarienne de patrimoine et de l’histoire d’Orléans www.sfopho.com

Service clubs

Cumberland Lions Club www.cumberlandlions.ca Gloucester North Lions Club www.e-clubhouse.org/sites/gloucesternorth/ Kiwanis Club of Orléans www.orleanskiwanis.ca Navan Lions Club www.navanlions.ca Navan Women’s Institue www.navannwi.com Orléans Lions Club www.orleanslionsclub.org Rotary Club of Orléans https://portal.clubrunner.ca/4921 Royal Canadian Legion Branch 632, 800 Taylor Creek Dr. www.rcl632.com

Seniors clubs

Gloucester Senior Adult Centre, 2020 Ogilvie Rd. above the Earl Armstrong Arena http://members.storm.ca/~gsac/ 613-749-1974 Roy G. Hobbs Seniors Club, 109 Larch Cres.

613-841-8664 Rendez-vous des aînés francophones d’Ottawa, 3349 Navan Rd. https://rafo.ca/ 613-834-6808

Sports and Recreation Arenas

Blackburn Arena, 200 Glen Park Dr. Earl Armstrong Arena, 2020 Ogilvie Rd. Richcraft Sensplex, 813 Shefford Rd. Bob MacQuarriie Recreation Complex, 1490 Youville Dr. Navan Memorial Arena, 1295 Colonial Rd. Ray Friel Recreation Complex, 1585 Tenth Line Rd. R.J. Kennedy Arena, 1115 Dunning Rd.

Swimming pools

Bob MacQuarriie Recreation Complex, 1490 Youville Dr. François Dupuis Recreation Centre, 2263 Portobello Blvd.

Ray Friel Recreation Complex, 1585 Tenth Line Rd. Splash Wave Pool, 2040 Ogilvie Rd.

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Health Care Services

Orléans Urgent Care Clinic, 100-1220 Place d’Orléans Dr. www.esfestottawa.ca 613-590-0533 Family First Health Centre. 4270 Innes Rd. inside the Great Canadian Superstore www.ffhc.ca 613-841-7009

School Boards

Ottawa District School Board www.ocdsb.ca 613-721-1820 Ottawa Catholic School Board www.ocsb.ca 613-224-2222 Conseil des écoles publiques de l’Est de l’Ontario www.cepeo.on.ca 613-742-8960 Conseil des écoles catholique de Centre-Est www.ecolecatholique.ca 613-742-8960

Minor Sports Associations Basketball

Gloucester-Cumberland Basketball www.gcba.ca

Baseball / Softball

Orléans Amateur Fastball Association www.orleanssoftball.ca Orléans Little League www.orleanslittleleague.ca

Curling

Navan Curling Club, 1305 Fair Green Ave. https://navancurling.ca 613-835-2736

Football

Orléans Bengals Football Club www.orleansbengals.ca Cumberland Panthers Football Club www.cumberlandpanthers.com

Gymnastics

Tumblers Gymnastics Centre www.tumblers.on.ca Club de gymnastique Les Sittelles www.sittelles.ca TRYumph Gymnastics Academy www.tryumphgymnastics.ca

Hockey

Blackburn Minor Hockey Association www.blackburnstingers.com Cumberland Minor Hockey Association www.cumberlandminorhockey.ca Gloucester Cumberland Girls Hockey www.gcgha.goalline.ca Orléans Minor Hockey Association www.orleansminorhockey.ca

Soccer

Ottawa Gloucester Hornets www.ogschornets.ca Cumberland United Soccer Club www.cumberlandsoccer.com

Speed Skating

Gloucester Concordes Speed Skating Club www.gloucesterconcordes.ca

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STAR STAFF – The Village of Navan is located less than 15 minutes from Orléans.

It was founded in 1861 by Michael O’Meara who named it after his hometown in Ireland.

Although small in population with just over 2,000 residents, what it lacks in numbers it makes up for in community spirit.

Through the decades, Navan’s residents have answered the call time and time again when called upon to help out their little community. They banned together to rebuild the local arena, not once, but twice after the first one was destroyed by fire in 1955, and again when the second one was condemned in 1982.

The community also raised the money to build the village cenotaph and the village clock which is located in front of the fire station on Colonial Road and they contributed toward the renovations of St. Mary’s Anglican Church and the construction of the Navan Curling Club.

The heart of the community, both literally and figuratively, is J.T. Bradley’s Country Convenience Store. Founded by John Thomas Bradley in 1898, the store has been the focal point of the community through the decades.

It is now owned and operated by John Thomas

great-grandson, John Bradley.

If J.T. Bradley’s is the heart of the community, then it’s volunteer organizations are it’s soul. It’s hard to think what Navan would be like today without the participation of the Navan Lions Club, the Navan Community Association and the Navan Women’s Institute.

All three organizations have been involved in every major project in the community since the mid-50s, including the Navan Fair which was founded in 1946.

Perhaps Navan’s crowning moment occurred in 1995 when a group of heavy horse breeders lead by Navan residents Willard and Wyatt McWilliams hitched up 50 horses to a wagon and drove them through the village.

The 50-Horse Hitch was recognized as a world record by the Guinness Book of Records.

Navan is also home to the Domes. The conical structures were first used to cover the alter during the Papal Mass when Pope John Paul II visited Ottawa in 1984. The Domes were transported to Navan by helicopter and installed on the Navan fair grounds.

Navan is also home to M.L. Bradley Ltd., which operates a fleet of school buses. The company was founded by Maurice Bradley in

J.T. Bradley’s Country Convenience Store has been serving the community in one form or another since it was founded in 1898. FILE PHOTO 1965 and it remains in the Bradley family to this day.

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Welcome to our community

We’re here to help!

Bienvenue dans notre communauté

Nous sommes là pour vous aider!

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The Canada Pension Plan | Old Age Security Régime de pensions du Canada | Sécurité de la vieillesse

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Driver’s Licences Permis de conduire

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Citizenship Inquiries Questions de citoyenneté

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Congratulatory messages Messages de reconnaissance

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Canadian Passport | Consular Affairs Passeport canadien | Affaires consulaires

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Ontario photo cards Cartes photo de l’Ontario

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Congratulatory messages Messages de reconnaissance

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Student Loans | Taxation Issues Prêts aux étudiants | Questions sur l’impôt

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Car and auto service with a personal touch STAR STAFF – At Extreme Auto Care on Youville Drive, they specialize in making your vehicle looks its very best. From careful detailing, both inside and outside, to window tinting and brake jobs, Extreme can do it all.

Their latest service involves completely disinfecting your vehicle’s interior using AutoOxide® disinfectant.

AutoOxide disinfectant is an EPA and Health Canada registered disinfectant that contains no volatile organic compounds or VOCs. This means it will kill a wide range of viruses such as COVID-19, Influenza, Norovirus, H1N1, Hepatitis A, B & C, and RSV as well as bacteria, mould, allergens and odor without using any harsh chemicals.

The treatment includes a Soft Surface Sanitizer that kills odour-causing bacteria on soft surfaces by eliminating the source, an Odor Eliminator that eliminates malodours without using any masking agents, and a Mould and Mildew Killer that removes mould and mildew and prevents mold on

hard surfaces.

The treatment is completely safe for you and your vehicle and will not harm any cloth, leather, suede or other special surfaces.

Worried about your pets reacting to the disinfectant? Don’t be. AutoOxide has been proven to be safe on pet bedding and sleeping areas and is an effective agent against pet dander, dust mites and cockroach allergens.

The primary component of AutoOxide is chlorine dioxide, but don’t let the name scare you.

Chlorine dioxide is safe and more gentle than bleach and many other antiseptics and antimicrobials, plus it remains effective under organic load. And because it contains no ozone-harming volatile compounds, it has a minimal impact on the environment.

AutoOxide is applied to the interior of your vehicle using electrostatic sprayers and foggers that dramatically cuts treatment time. It is one of the few disinfectants that can be dispersed in this manner because AutoOxide is non-corrosive

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to treated surfaces and objects.

Besides auto detailing and window tinting, Extreme Auto Care also does rust-proofing, entertainment system installation, remote starter installation, back-up camera and rear sensor installation and a number of mechanical services including oil changes, tire rotation, brake servicing and safety checks.

They are also a licensed WeatherTech® dealer and offer the complete line of WeatherTech products.

Among the specialty services they can provide their customers are trailer hitch installation and wiring, and heated seat systems.

To learn more about how Extreme Auto Care can take care of your vehicle, please visit their website at extremeautocare.ca, or drop by and meet them yourself at 1439 Youville Dr. – but make sure to bring a face mask. Extreme Auto Care is following the latest COVID-19 protocols, including the mandatory requirement for indoor face masks when visiting their showroom.

We disinfect all vehicles with Auto Oxide disinfectant ®

EPA AND HEALTH CANADA REGISTERED DISINFECTANT Contains no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and kills a wide range of viruses such as COVID-19, Influenza, Norovirus, H1N1, Hepatitis A, B & C, RSV, and bacteria.

SOFT SURFACE SANITIZER Kills odor causing bacteria on soft surfaces by eliminating the source.

ODOR ELIMINATOR Eliminates malodors without using any masking agents.

MOLD AND MILDEW KILLER Removes mold, mildew and prevents mold on hard surfaces.

SAFE FOR YOUR VEHICLE Designed and tested on vehicle interiors. Will not harm cloth, leather, suede, and other special surfaces.

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AutoOxide® is available exclusively at Extreme Auto Care

A great place for an active lifestyle STAR STAFF – Whether you bike, run, swim or play tennis, Orléans is a great place to pursue an active lifestyle and stay in shape especially during the difficult times we now find ourselves in.

It’s no secret that Orléans is home to dozens of neighbourhood parks, but what is less commonly known is that they are connected by more than 50 kms of pathways that are shared by pedestrians and cyclists alike.

One of the more popular pathways runs along the Ottawa River from Petrie Island to Parliament Hill and further west all the way to Kanata.

During the pandemic the NCC has closed the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway from St. Joseph Blvd. to the Aviation Parkway on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. until Tuesday, Sept. 8. This also includes Labour Day. The Green’s Creek area in Blackburn Hamlet is a great place to go for a run in the summer or sledding in the winter. The hill at Green’s Creek is one of the tallest tobogganing hills in the National Capital Region. The nearby Hornet’s Nest soccer facility is home to the Ottawa-Gloucester Hornets.

Further east, Millennium Park is home to the Cumberland United Soccer Club and Ottawa TFC as well as the Cumberland Panthers Football Club.

The Park is also home to the Kiwanis Playground and the largest splash pad in the east end both of which are now open to the general public during Stage 2 of the provincial reopening.

Sticking to the great outdoors, Petrie Island located on the Ottawa River has become a recreation jewel with its two supervised beaches, nature trails and ecological reserve. The island, which can be accessed by a causeway at the northern end of Trim Road, is home to the Orléans Canada Day Celebration and the Carivibe festival held every June. It’s also a popular destination for kayakers and canoeists who can paddle around the island and explore its many coves and inlets.

If you don’t own your own kayak or canoe, you can rent one at the Oziles Marina and Tackle Shop which is located on the causeway as you approach the island. Oziles rents paddle boards, jet skis and paddle boats.

Orléans is also blessed with not one, not two, but three municipal recreation centres.

Two great ways to spend a sunny Sunday in the east end is to take advantage of the NOKIA Bikedays on the Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway, or soak up some rays on Petrie Island (inset). FILE PHOTOS Although it is currently closed due to the pandemic, the Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex, located on Youville Drive, has two indoor rinks, a fully equipped gym and a 25-metre pool that is shared by the Gloucester Synchro Club and the Ottawa Titans Water Polo Club. The Ray Friel Recreation Complex, which is also temporarily closed during

the pandemic, has three indoor rinks, a wave pool and a fully equipped gym.

Orléans’ newest pool opened last year at the corner of Portobello and Brian Coburn Boulevards in Avalon.

Annual and monthly memberships are available at all three recreation centres. For scheduling information visit ottawa.ca/ en/residents/recreation-and-parks.

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Keeping motorists on the road for 25 years STAR STAFF – Are you considering taking a road trip to one of your favourite Ontario vacation spots? If so you should consider taking your car into a reputable service centre to have a seasonal vehicle inspection to avoid any potential surprises down the road.

Precision Automotive on Vantage Drive has been providing honest professional service for an honest price for 25 years.

With 10 bays, four licensed technicians and two apprentice technicians, Precision is the largest independently owned service centre in Orléans. They also have the expertise to service any make and model of vehicle.

Technicians at Precision will check all your fluid conditions and levels, tire condition and pressures as well as all your drive belts, hoses and air conditioning system using the latest diagnostic computer equipment.

The latest technology employed by Precision’s technicians utilizes state-of the-art software that provides clients with a digital inspection report incuding images.

There is nothing more annoying than having an unforeseen breakdown. Not only is it inconvenient, but it can cost you

valuable time, not to mention a potentially expensive towing bill.

Providing peace of mind for you and your family is what Precision Automotive is all about. Owner Rob Brouwer and his staff have a well-earned reputation for doing things right the first time, everytime and they back up their work with an industry leading 2 year/40,000km warranty on most new installed parts and labour.

Why not take advantage of their expertise and have your vehicle checked out today to avoid the chance of a potential headache tomorrow? Nothing has more potential for disaster while on a summer getaway than an unexpected mechanical failure that could have been easily prevented by a trip to Precision Automotive. As the saying goes, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.

Precision is also your one-stop shop for new tires. They carry all the main brands including Toyo, Michelin, Goodyear and Pirelli.

Deciding on a set of tires isn’t difficult, but it pays to invest some time in the process. At Precision Automotive they strive to provide their customers with the tire that best suits their vehicle,

With 10 bays, four licensed technicians and two apprentice technicians Precision Automotive in Orléans is one of the largest independent service centres in Ottawa. STAFF PHOTO driving habits and budget. Their goal is to provide their clients with a tire that provides the best value for their dollar. The professionals at Precision will gladly take the time to discuss your tire options.

Precision Automotive is located at

385 Vantage Dr, behind the McDonald’s restaurant at Innes and Tenth Line Road. You can also check out their web site for their latests special offers at www.theautopros.ca, or call them at 613841-5550. Happy Motoring!

PRECISION AUTOMOTIVE Take care of your vehicle and your vehicle will take care of you.

Your health and safety remain our number one priority. We are open and serving the Orléans community. We continue to take the necessary precautions such as santizing customer vehicles and our front counter. We are also offering complimentary pick-up and delivery. Rob Brouwer, Owner

www.theautopros.ca 613-841-5550 385 Vantage Dr., Orléans (near Innes & Tenth Line)

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