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Photo by Marc Seguin A giant marionette (from LaboKracBoom, based in Sherbrooke, Que.) entranced the crowd at the Beechwood East Feast, Sept. 8. Find more photos from this and other events on page 40. At the ballot box, consider how the city could and should do better By Sarah Anson- held up like a beacon or pana- a multi-billion-dollar invest- Cartwright cea to all that may be wrong. ment in public transit via the How has the quality of life But, sadly, the City expects a LRT that could shift people been in Ottawa since the last very modest increase (about out of their cars. municipal election in 2014? one per cent) in ridership This brings up the issue of Which issues will be top of numbers in the first year. the City’s position and record mind when voters head to the Many may be untouched by on sustainability. When polls on Oct. 22? the LRT’s benefits unless major cities throughout North For many of us, the most express buses connect people America are taking action visceral impact of the City’s on bus routes like number and owning up as sources services is the quality of our 12 (which is apparently the of an estimated 70 per cent commute to work, whatever worst route for service and in of greenhouse gas emissions our mode. our ward). (according to the United Whether you are in a car, Widening the Queensway Nations), where is Ottawa a bus or on a bike, getting won’t ease congestion thanks with its climate change plan? around has become ever more to the effects of “induced MIA or AWOL, one might challenging and time-con- demand” (i.e., if you add say. The City has not even suming, with road work, gen- lanes, they will fill up). measured its efforts to miti- eral disrepair, and Light Rail And adding lanes and roads gate climate change since its Transit (LRT) construction. (which the incumbent mayor 2014 plan. That could change The prospect of the LRT is favours) seems at odds with Continued on page 22 Page 2 New Edinburgh News October 2018 Thinking of a Residents’ Bill of Rights this election season Community Collective, has with members of the Near collected on the surface in the just started work. Though East Community Collective construction area in Stanley they are at the information- as well as the Federation of Park and removed by trucks gathering stage, the ulti- Community Associations, to running during the daytime mate objective is to work seek their input and endorse- only. Cindy Parkanyi with potential developers to ment. A draft copy of this pro- The construction road improve Beechwood Village posal is available at newed- (which currently is gravel) NECA President for the residents and the inburgh.ca. Send your com- will be paved to reduce mud broader community. The aim ments to newedinburgh@ and dust accumulation. is to reach out to developers outlook.com. Also of note is the fact that (prior to any formal develop- Municipal elections the contractor has decided to This past summer was a tee reports, election of new erect additional sound barri- ment application) to convey NECA is sponsoring a couple whirlwind of activity for officers, etc.), we will also be the community’s needs. The ers – one set will be approxi- NECA board members. providing a progress update of election-related events for group is also exploring new mately 15 feet high and will Between monthly Community on the Park Vision, and solic- the local community. On and alternative approaches face homes backing onto the Construction Monitoring iting community views on Oct. 9, from 7:30–8:30 to community and project park, the other set will be Committee meetings with strategic priorities that the p.m., there will be a Debate development that have been around 11 feet high and will Combined Sewage Storage NECA Board should pursue on the Environment and tried successfully elsewhere. Climate Change with the be constructed between the Tunnel (CSST) project over the coming year with construction area and the Proposed Residents’ Bill of candidates for Ward 13 at St. staff, to gatherings of the respect to the Park Vision Rideau River. Park Vision working group, work and other areas of inter- Rights Bartholomew’s Church hall, to organizing the second Construction activity on annual Thomas McKay Day “The hallmark to any great city is the ability of all residents to Dufferin community party on Aug. 31, Construction is expected it was busy to say the least. participate and benefit from the community’s quality of life.” to begin around Oct. 15 NECA Annual General along Dufferin Road and Meeting – Mayor Jim Watson, 2016 City of Ottawa Annual Report Stanley Avenue. The work involves the construction of NECA’s Annual General storm water infrastructure Meeting (AGM) will take est (e.g., heritage, develop- “The hallmark to any great 125 MacKay St. to improve surface drain- place Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at St. ment, traffic and safety, envi- city is the ability of all resi- Local community associa- age; construction of a side- Bartholomew’s Parish Hall, ronment). dents to participate and ben- tions are working on an All walk on the southeast side of 125 MacKay St. We are always looking for efit from the community’s Candidates’ Forum on Oct. In addition to the usual ele- Dufferin Road and Stanley fresh faces to join our ranks, quality of life.” – Mayor Jim 15 at Rockcliffe Park Public ments of our AGM (commit- Avenue from Crichton Street either as a board member, or Watson, 2016 City of Ottawa School’s Queen Juliana Hall. to the existing Rideau River to volunteer in a specific area Annual Report More details to follow at Eastern Pathway; construc- Keep up with of interest. If you would like In order to try to hold the newedinburgh.ca. tion of a gravel pathway from to know more or are consider- City to this commitment, Both events will offer an the Rideau River Eastern The Burgh ing joining the NECA team, NECA has been working on opportunity to meet the can- Pathway to the existing grav- please contact me at newed- an idea to shift City Hall to didates and hear where they el pedestrian path along the online! [email protected]. a more citizen-centric point stand on a variety of munici- bank of the Rideau River; Beechwood overview of view through the devel- pal and local issues. plantings; and reinstatement In order to engage developers opment of a Residents’ Bill CSST update of asphalt and landscaping. of new projects contemplated of Rights. There’s a Bill of As reported by CSST staff Work is expected to continue for Beechwood Avenue, four Rights for residents in long- at the Sept. 24 Community over a period of approximate- community associations – term care facilities, and fed- Construction Monitoring ly four to six weeks. New Edinburgh, Lindenlea, eral Transport Minister Marc Committee meeting, the tun- During this project, the Rockcliffe, Manor Park, as Garneau is working on one nel boring machine is now roadway will be reduced to well as Vanier community for air travellers. A Residents’ in the ‘hood and tunneling is one lane and signed to allow www.newedinburgh.ca groups – formed a joint com- Bill of Rights would seem slated to begin in late October. local traffic only. Pedestrian mittee to assess how we can an appropriate mechanism to This phase will continue for a and cycling connectivity will newednews work with developers in a help shift the current dys- year, during which time rock be maintained. Necessary NewEdinburghCA positive, proactive way. The functional paradigm. NECA will be excavated from the detours will be appropriately group, called the Near East is working on a draft bill tunnel (a 24-hour operation), signed.

Your NECA Representatives 2017-2018 NECA Meetings - All Welcome The NECA board meets nine times a year, normally on Dave Arnold [email protected] the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. No meet- Ted Bennett Treasurer, [email protected] ings in July, August or December. During October, NECA Roslyn Butler Secretary, 613-746-8037, [email protected] holds its annual general meeting (AGM) and a regular Natasha Cappon [email protected] board meeting. Joe Chouinard [email protected] Meetings will be held at the NECTAR Centre, 255 Matt DeWolfe President, Crichton Community Council, [email protected] MacKay St. Meetings are open to all New Edinburgh Ann Davis [email protected] residents. Anyone wishing to make a presentation to the Sean Flynn Chair of NECTAR, [email protected] board should please contact Cindy Parkanyi in advance to Gail McEachern Heritage & Development, [email protected] arrange scheduling. Our next meetings are: Philipp-Clemens Nowotny [email protected] Tuesday, October 16, 7:30 p.m. Cindy Parkanyi President, NECA, 613-745-8734, [email protected] Tuesday, November 20, 7:30 p.m. Ex officio: Any changes to this schedule will be posted in advance on Christina Leadlay New Edinburgh News, 613-261-0442, [email protected] the New Edinburgh website, newedinburgh.ca. October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 3 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Editorial 255 MacKay St., Ottawa, ON K1M 2B6

Vote to change Ottawa’s Publication dates: Oct. 1, Dec. 1, Feb. 1, April 1, June 1 Deadlines: Sept. 10, Nov. 10, Jan. 10, March 10, May 10 homeowner compensation policy Publisher: New Edinburgh Community Alliance For the majority of New siting of a major City project eral practice financially com- Edinburgh residents, the has literally ruined the lives pensate those whose lives are Advisory Committee: Combined Sewer and Storage of those in the immediate disrupted. The problem is … Roslyn Butler Carolyn Brereton Tunnel (CSST) project has vicinity, some form of com- systemic. Business as usual is become a minor irritant. After pensation for the financial clearly not fine.” Jane Heintzman David Horley an initial surge of indignation strain and loss of quality of Candidates for mayor and Louise Imbeault Gemma Kerr at the City’s failure to provide life seems not only reason- for City Council should adequate early warning of the able but essential in the inter- be called upon to urgently Cindy Parkanyi Dave Rostenne project, or to engage residents ests of basic fairness. But no address the need for such Jim Watson in a serious consultation pro- such luck: current City policy systemic change: if ever cir- cess, most of us have gone Managing Editor Christina Leadlay back to our normal lives, and now give little thought to the 78 Wurtemburg ongoing grind of heavy con- 613-261-0442 struction at the heart of our Neighbourhood impact must [email protected] community. But not so for those on be moved to the top of the list Associate Editor/ Jane Heintzman Queen Victoria Street, River Senior Writer 613-741-0276 Lane and the adjacent stretch- [email protected] es of Stanley Avenue, for in designing major projects, whom “the big dig” is quite literally in their yards. For Advertising Manager/ Louise Imbeault these beleaguered residents, not as an afterthought Photographer 613-741-3292 the CSST has been an unre- [email protected] lieved nightmare since its inception in fall 2016. strictly prohibits the grant- cumstances warranted a fair Production Manager Dave Rostenne They have been forced to ing of compensation (or tax and compassionate policy of endure a continuous ordeal relief) to residents, however relief, it’s right here in our Bookkeeper Nicholas Galambos of mind-numbing noise, punitive the impact of a City neighbourhood where many vibrations, drilling, blasting, project. Suffer we must, and homeowners’ entitlement to Distribution Manager Karen Harrison foul smells, dust, truck traf- from the City’s perspective, “quiet enjoyment of their [email protected] fic and the incessant clatter preferably in silence. property” has been blown of heavy construction equip- In an election year, it’s time away by bad City planning Proofreaders Adrienne Blair ment at their doorsteps – to press hard for a change and an inexorable engineer- with no immediate end in in this policy. In an open ing juggernaut. Philippa Wolff sight. Compounding this is letter to Mayor Jim Watson And to avert a recurrence the ongoing frustration of in May 2017, Burgh resident of New Edinburgh’s CSST Submission Guidelines: Articles, photos and letters to the attempts to seek help from and former Bank of Canada nightmare elsewhere in the editor may be submitted to the editor. The editor reserves the City to address a litany of Governor David Dodge City, it’s equally important to the right to edit for length, content and legal considerations. specific irritants arising in the called for “systemic changes press municipal candidates on Submissions selected for publication will be published in course of construction. Many in procedure to protect indi- the need for change in plan- are understandably exhausted vidual residents from undue ning process: neighbourhood both a hardcopy and an electronic version. Letters to the edi- by the ordeal, and a few have health and disruption costs. impact must be moved to the tor must include the writer’s name, address and phone num- been forced to leave their Where such disruption can- top of the list in designing ber to be considered for publication. homes because of the unen- not be avoided through good major projects – not as an durable conditions. planning (as it could have afterthought behind engineer- The New Edinburgh News (NEN) was established as a non- In exceptional circumstanc- been in our case), then the ing convenience and cost effi- profit community newspaper in 1976 and is published five es such as these, when the city should as a matter of gen- ciencies. times a year by the New Edinburgh Community Alliance (NECA) and supported by its advertisers. The New Edinburgh Fresh faces wanted for NECA’s Board News is distributed free of charge by volunteers to residents We have a great neighbour- NECA has been involved get involved and join the of New Edinburgh as well as to area schools, libraries and hood and it takes some care in such specific issues as board. local businesses. Views expressed in the NEN are those of and attention to protect the planning Beechwood devel- Nominations are open from contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the quality of life that makes opment, working to get now until the evening of the editorial staff, the publisher or the advertisers. it so special. That’s where Fieldhouse construction Annual General Meeting the board of directors of the approved and started, and on Oct. 24 at 7 p.m. at St. The New Edinburgh News is also made available online at the New Edinburgh Community fighting construction of Bartholomew’s Church, New Edinburgh community website: Alliance (NECA) comes in. the Vanier Parkway exten- 125 MacKay St. However, If you or someone you sion. However, few of our we encourage nominations www.newedinburgh.ca know wants to help us achievements have come in advance, please. If you address issues in our neigh- easily and all have taken the are interested, please con- bourhood, or has great ideas time and effort of a number tact NECA president Cindy to improve it, we want to of people. Consider whether Parkanyi at cparkanyi@ Printed by Winchester Print & Stationery hear from you! you can spare some time to yahoo.ca. ISSN 0703-9042 Page 4 New Edinburgh News October 2018 This fall brings cannabis questions and talks on housing and seniors market as of Apr. 2019. I will de l’Ontario. Le gouverne- réglementation des détaillants keep you posted as we hear ment a rappelé l’assemblée à privés qui seront invités à more. On these or any other siéger en sessions d’urgence vendre le produit à compter topics, I am always interested pour débattre leur projet de du mois d’avril 2019. Sur in hearing what you have to loi visant à réduire le mon- ceci ou n’importe quel autre Nathalie Des Rosiers say, please contact my office tant de conseillers à Toronto sujet, j’apprécie toujours with your concerns and ques- de 47 à 25, et ce, en pleine recevoir vos commentaires MPP Ottawa-Vanier tions. période électorale. Le gou- donc s’il vous plaît contactez Very soon, I will be hosting vernement a aussi introduit mon bureau pour nous faire some round table discussions la clause « nonobstant » qui part de vos inquiétudes, sug- on housing, and on the needs empêche une contestation We have had a very unusual outspoken about this. I do gestions et questions. of seniors. If you would be judiciaire pour la violation de Bientôt, nous aurons aussi summer at the Legislative not believe that this is a case interested in participating droits garantis par la Charte Assembly of Ontario. The to use the Notwithstanding des table-rondes sur les in one of these discussions, des droits et libertés de la per- government has called the clause because this trivializes questions du logement, et sur please communicate with sonne. J’ai beaucoup exprimé Assembly on emergency sit- Charter rights. It is not only les besoins des aînés. Si vous my office by writing to mes inquiétudes sur ce sujet. tings in order to debate their about the City of Toronto, êtes intéressés à y participer, ndesrosiers.mpp.co@ Il ne s’agit pas seulement bill to reduce the size of the but about the protection of all contactez mon bureau en Toronto City Council from of our rights and freedoms. liberal.ola.org, or by calling des droits des résidents de 613-744-4484. Toronto mais de la protection écrivant à ndesrosiers.mpp. 47 seats to 25 in the mid- Please visit my website – [email protected] ou en dle of the municipal elec- nathaliedesrosiers.onmpp. I would also like to take de tous nos droits et libertés. this opportunity to remind all Je vous invite à consulter les téléphonant au 613-744-4484. tion campaign. The gov- ca – if you would like to read J’aimerais aussi profiter de ernment now wants to use students between the ages of articles que j’ai rédigé en vis- some articles that I have pub- cette occasion pour rappeler the Notwithstanding clause lished on this subject. 16 and 22 that soon we will itant mon site web: nathalie- in the Canadian Charter of I also recognize that there be starting our Constituency desrosiers.onmpp.ca. aux étudiants entre 16 et 22 Rights and Freedoms to pre- is still a lot of uncertainty Youth Council in collabora- Je reconnais que plusieurs ans que nous allons bientôt vent any court challenge to about what will happen with tion with federal MP Mona d’entre vous sont aussi incer- recommencer notre conseil this intervention and prevent the legalization of cannabis Fortier. Contact us for more tains de ce qui se passera suite jeunesse de circonscription, the application of the Charter on Oct. 17. The government details! à la légalisation du cannabis en collaboration avec la dépu- of rights and of the Human has not provided much clarity *** le 17 octobre. Le gouverne- tée fédérale Mona Fortier. Rights Code to their new on their intentions to allow Nous avons eu un été inhabi- ment n’a pas encore annoncé Contactez-nous pour plus de legislation. I have been very private retailers to enter the tuel à l’Assemblée Législative ce qu’il entend faire pour la détails! Our community’s diversity is a tremendous asset [email protected]. qui nous permet de grandir et contribuent à faire d’Ottawa- *** d’affronter des défis ensem- Vanier une circonscription Au cours de l’été, nous avons ble. Comme l’a dit le pre- dynamique et vivante. beaucoup entendu parler de mier ministre Justin Trudeau Comme toujours, mon la diversité du tissu multicul- récemment : «Compassion, bureau de circonscription est Mona Fortier turel canadien dans la com- acceptation et confiance; là pour vous appuyer dans Ottawa-Vanier MP munauté et dans les médias. diversité et inclusion. C’est vos échanges avec les ser- Je crois depuis longtemps grâce à ces qualités que le vices fédéraux. Il est ouvert qu’à Ottawa-Vanier, comme dans le reste du Canada, la Canada est fort et libre. Pas du lundi au jeudi de 9 h à 17 seulement en principe, mais h et le vendredi de 9 h à 16 h Over the summer, there have different life experiences and diversité fait notre force et je ne manque jamais une occa- en pratique.» 30. Communiquez avec nous been a lot of conversations perspectives of the peoples Je tiens à prendre l’occasion, au 613-998-1860 ou envoyez in our community and in and groups that live here is a sion de célébrer la diversité culturelle de nos communau- dans ce bulletin, de remer- un courriel à mona.fortier@ the media about Canada’s tremendous asset that helps tés. cier tous celles et ceux qui parl.gc.ca. diverse multicultural fabric. us build up our communi- Cependant, au cours des I have long believed that in ty and face life’s challenges derniers mois, j’ai remarqué Ottawa-Vanier, as in Canada, together. As Prime Minister un changement lorsque je diversity is our strength, and Justin Trudeau said recently: rencontre les gens dans la I take every opportunity to “Compassion, acceptance communauté lors d’activités brag about our community’s and trust; diversity and inclu- culturelles. J’entends que cer- diverse cultural background. sion – these are the things that tains individus sont inquiets However, over the past have made Canada strong and par la rhétorique dangereuse few months, I have noticed a free. Not just in principle but avancée par certains mem- change when I meet people in in practice.” bres de l’opposition. Ils craig- the community and at cultural I want to take the oppor- nent que le Canada devienne activities. I hear that individ- tunity in this newsletter to un endroit moins accueillant. uals are concerned about the thank everyone in our riding Je suis complètement en dangerous rhetoric coming who contributes to our thriv- désaccord avec ceux et celles from members of the opposi- ing and dynamic riding. qui tentent de répandre la tion. They are concerned that As always, my constituency peur et de diviser nos com- Canada will no longer be a office is there to help you munautés. À Ottawa-Vanier, welcoming place. with any interactions with et au Canada, nous avons I completely disagree with federal services. It is open tant à apprendre les uns des those who are trying to spread Monday to Thursday from autres. Les différentes expéri- fear and divide our commu- 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday ences de vie et perspectives nity. In Ottawa-Vanier as in from 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Give des peuples et groupes qui Canada, we have so much to us a call at 613-998-1860, or habitent notre communauté learn from each other. The reach out to us by email at sont une richesse incroyable October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 5 In Memoriam: Elisabeth Salm Elisabeth Christina Salm, nicknamed “Djies,” of Stanley ment. This was more perfect Avenue, was known as a community builder and an avid envi- Djies: undercover, very qui- ronmentalist. On May 25, she succumbed to injuries sustained etly, preparing her own home during an attack at the Christian Science Reading Room, in every way so that it would where she volunteered. While her death made the news head- be ready for people to live in lines, her husband Lyle Young wishes for family, friends and while she wasn’t there. True neighbours to remember her life lived. Below is an excerpt Djies: responding to one of from Lyle’s eulogy delivered at Elisabeth’s celebration of life the humanity’s great crises on Jun. 1: by preparing her own kitchen, bedrooms, etc. for refugees. Mohamad, Raya, Hala and Ayla, you were taken under the wing by a great Canadian. Welcome to Canada! I thought that Djies was beautiful, and I told her so much that she finally asked me to cut it out. But I couldn’t. So, I invented ways to say it like “You are so BEEP.” More than being just in love, we were entirely united in our sense of purpose. For some 22 years of our marriage I was either travelling a ridicu- lous amount (the peak was to Photo courtesy Twitter 30 countries in 2010) or we Elisabeth Salm. were going back and forth between Ottawa and Boston, separated most of the time. The strong voice of true it is spiritual, a pure reflection But we did love each other. womanhood can never be of one Father-Mother God. Deeply. And we told each silenced. And because it is spiritual it other that every day and most Photo by Shawn Young In the Bible, Joseph’s father, is untouched, safe, and free. days many times. Elizabeth Salm’s husband, Lyle Young, gives the eulogy at her cel- Israel, spent years mourning As for the City itself, it We greatly enjoyed hav- ebration of life on June 1. the loss of his son. The evi- is composed of spiritual ing guests and when we said dence was very clear – the sons and daughters of this goodnight to them I would are ever alike — is the total eyes, everyone was wonder- bloodied coat proved that he one God. This understanding almost always say: “Now lis- uniqueness of every individu- ful. had died. But the evidence inspires us and gives us the ten, we’re sleeping just in al. And that’s what Djies was I don’t claim to know spe- was wrong. Joseph had sim- courage to make this a safer this room next door. If you seeing and honoring — each cifically what Djies is doing ply gone on serving God, as city, filled with compassion need anything at all during and every individual, abso- right now. But I do know this: Israel would later see. Thus, and forgiveness for all. the night. Just ask. It will lutely special as the reflection in some way, in some form the tragedy wasn’t his son’s The bicycle is a perfect be no trouble at all for me of the Divine. That’s why she is biking, on a bicycle death, but his father’s think- symbol for all Djies believed to have Elisabeth get it for she always wanted to include whiter than this one. And one ing that he was dead. in. One, it was Dutch. Two, it you.” It always provoked a everyone. Because in her last point: she’s going fast. Relative to Djies, there was quite literally runs on air and laugh because it was so clear- also blood and other evi- contributes to urban sustain- ly understood by all that she dence, but in a higher sense ability. Third, when you’re would do it. And she support- the evidence is totally wrong. biking you’re part of the ed me when I, as a Christian She is simply going on serv- community – not behind a Science practitioner, would ing God and we will all see windshield or sitting behind get phone calls during the that clearly as we go forward. a closed door. Fourth, it’s night from people asking me I believe that there is a sacred inexpensive. Fifth, it’s total to pray for them. Four, five, space that is beyond a physi- freedom and fun. We biked six calls a night. Djies never cal location. That space is the most days, and took trips complained that her sleep was consciousness of the oneness in Ontario, Québec, New being disturbed. Not once. that we have with God and Brunswick, Nova Scotia, The last song we listened with each other, in harmony Prince Edward Island, Alberta to together was Jean-Pierre and peace. The world cannot and the Netherlands. Ferland’s Y’a pas deux chan- violate that space. In the printed tribute, I talked sons pareilles. For me the I also believe that the about Djies working through meaning of the main line: essence of womanhood isn’t the night under the covers on ”Y’a pas deux chansons biological or physical. Rather the floor of a Tokyo apart- pareilles” — no two songs Page 6 New Edinburgh News October 2018 It was an art-filled summer on Vanier’s main streets By Nathalie Carrier, Edinburgh, Bridgehead and out throughout the day. We QVBIA Executive Director the Domicile building at had b-boy and b-girl dance What a summer we have had Marquette Avenue. crews, street theatre, live here at the Quartier Vanier We added even more art painting, an artist walk, DJs Business Improvement when we hired artist-in-res- and amazing community rep- Association (QVBIA), from idence Christopher Griffin resentation. It was such a cool who executed his Mikinàk artwork to events and every- way to showcase the talents (the Algonquin word for “tur- thing in between! in our neighbourhood. tle”) project along our main Between events we have We began the summer streets. He helped more than been working hard with with the installation resident 1,500 residents of all walks the City to prepare for the Barbara Verner’s beautiful of life make clay turtles, restructuring of Montreal artwork, which was com- fired them in a local kiln, Road which will begin in missioned as part of the and hid them all over our late 2019. The whole street Better Beechwood Initiative streets. There are more than will be revamped with bet- together with City Councillor 500 hidden along Beechwood ter lighting, artwork, bicycle Tobi Nussbaum’s office. The alone. They’ve garnered a ton lanes, landscaping and more. art graced the walls of the of social media attention via We are working closely Royal Oak, Chartwell New #TurtlesofVanier as residents with our merchants and the found and posted community to minimize the the turtles online. impact on businesses, and to We couldn’t be work towards a functional more grateful to and attractive new street. Christopher who And finally, we closed off shared his out- the summer with East Feast standing talent along Beechwood on Sept. 8. with us! It was a beautiful late sum- Photo courtesy Nathalie Carrier In early August, mer night, and what a turn- B-boy and b-girl dance crews took part in the QVBIA’s Mozaik we hosted Mozaik out we had! More than 3,500 event on Montreal Road in early August. on Montreal Road, people came out to celebrate in partnership with and feast with their neigh- Jesse Stewart, and projections than $500 to our community! House of PainT bours. The food was plenti- by the Windows Collective. What a way to close out a where more than ful, and the activities were 1,000 people came Dominion City Brewing Co. busy and fruitful summer! Photo by Simon Leadlay so much fun. We saw yoga Artwork by Barbara Verner was installed practiced on the road, an brought their “Buck-a-Beer” Learn more about the along Beechwood Avenue. experimental music dome by attitude and donated more QVBIA at vanierbia.com. October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 7 Questions and concerns about many curriculum changes District School Board creat- lined above with constituents. sity of families and events ed the Indigenous Education Three panellists spoke, and like the OCDSB’s Rainbow Advisory Council to advise a district staff representative Youth Forum. I will explore us on, among other things, was on hand to answer ques- how trustees can support staff how to implement the TRC tions. in continuing to provide this Chris Ellis Calls to Action dealing with Tim O’Loan, former advi- information. Public School Trustee, Zone 6 education. sor to TRC Chair Senator Richard Sharpe co-founded Anti-racism initiatives Murray Sinclair, stated: “It the 613/819 National Capital was a punch in the gut when Region Black Hub to bring The former provincial govern- I had heard the premier just ment created an Anti-Racism together black parents and ceased any of the curriculum organizations to collectively Provincial curriculum and of the Board’s teaching, so Directorate to address sys- development especially on temic and institutional racism address anti-black racism. He funding changes I can only imagine teachers’ the mandatory component.” stated that the group is ready confusion. The rescinded cur- and barriers. The government District staff indicated that You have probably heard had indicated that school to take “the unprecedented riculum also deals with issues the portion of Indigenous cur- about the rollback of the boards would need to collect step of collecting data on our missing from the 1998 cur- riculum that has been devel- 2015 Health Curriculum data disaggregated by race own to be able to tell our oped will be taught. Trustees (the sex-ed curriculum) to riculum such as the Internet and ethnicity in the future. story.” He hopes this can be affirmed that they would do the 1998 curriculum. Other and texting. The province has Our board was one of a few all they can to support and done in collaboration with recent changes affect or may given vague assurances that to receive a small amount of move forward with the TRC the school board and other affect the development of an these components can still funding to explore how to col- Call to Action. partners. District staff spoke Indigenous Curriculum, anti- be addressed, but there is no lect, use and secure such data. Chris Farley Ratcliffe, about waiting to see what the racism initiatives, and build- clarity about how. I am concerned that the fund- Interim Executive Director provincial strategy on data ing upgrades for energy effi- ing and emphasis to address Indigenous curriculum for Planned Parenthood collection will be. This could ciency purposes. At the time The provincial government this serious issue may be put delay data collection. of writing, Ontario school Ottawa, talked about con- cancelled the Indigenous on the back burner since the Contact Chris Ellis at Chris. boards have not received sent and sexual identity, and curriculum writing sessions current government appears [email protected] or 613-818- detailed direction or support stressed the importance of scheduled to take place to be lowering the profile of 7350. on how to respond to these teaching and using the cor- this past July. Cancellation the Anti-Racism Directorate. changes. rect words for body parts raises the question whether Zone meeting to avoid confusion. District Health curriculum school boards will be sup- Two of my colleagues, staff reassured those pres- I am concerned about the loss ported as they roll out the Trustees Erica Braunovan ent at the meeting that many of components on consent Truth and Reconciliation and Shawn Menard, and I of the issues will continue and respect for diversity from Commission (TRC) Calls to held a joint Trustee Zone to be addressed, including Have an event to list? the Health Curriculum. These Action. For example, in June meeting on September 13 to through resources such as [email protected] two components are in much 2018, the Ottawa-Carleton explore the three issues out- books that reflect the diver- Page 8 New Edinburgh News October 2018

Volunteers past and present celebrated the Crichton Community Council’s 25th anniversary on June 22. Photo by Richard Guy Briggs Volunteers keep CCC successful over the changing years ered at the Fieldhouse to 15. The CCC obtains the celebrate the organization’s required permit from the City 25th anniversary with an for this event and advertis- evening of happy reminis- es far and wide. Donations cences and delicious food. of 10 per cent of the pro- Founding member Melodie ceeds are gratefully accepted Salter explained the origins by the CCC and are used of the CCC for the newer to help fund future commu- By Matt DeWolfe, members, and how the orga- nity events. Donation enve- Chair, CCC nization came to manage the lopes distributed during the It’s been a few months since Fieldhouse which was built sale can still be dropped off the last New Edinburgh 20 years ago this summer. in the secure mailbox at the News, and there is a lot to There have been changes over Fieldhouse. report from the Crichton the years, but one constant is As the days are growing Community Council (CCC). that this organization is suc- shorter, the CCC is planning Elections were held in June at cessful because of volunteers and preparing for several fall Photo by Richard Guy Briggs the Annual General Meeting, in the community. Hats off events. The calendar includes CCC founding members: (clockwise from top left) Jill Hardy, Cathy to Denise Bélanger for orga- two family film nights at the McConkey, Melanie Salter, Mary Granger, Bruce McLaurin, Jerry and we are very happy to wel- Turchyn and Isobel Bisby. come Edwina Chittilappilly nizing the lovely event and Fieldhouse, in partnership as our newest CCC volunteer tracking down all the invi- with the Rideau-Rockcliffe and Secretary. tees. Thanks to all who came Community Resource Centre, out to celebrate. the first featured Moana on The last event of the busy With the exception of a Sep. 22, and the second, spring season was the annu- short period when construc- Coco, will take place on Oct. al Cheering Station for the tion was being completed 13. Films will be projected Ottawa Marathon on May by the City’s contractor, on an outdoor screen begin- 27, followed by a commu- the new playground was in ning at 7 p.m. on the east nity barbecue hosted by the heavy use over the summer. (Beechwood) side of the CCC at the Fieldhouse. Once Playground visitors were also Fieldhouse. In case of rain, again, Sylvain Bélanger was able to take part in week- the movies will be shown the master of organization day drop-in activities orga- inside the Fieldhouse. Bring a and ceremonies, leading the nized by our enthusiastic and blanket and enjoy some pop- many people who turned out creative summer Fieldhouse corn and entertainment with to loudly encourage runners Manager, Renée Ketcheson, your neighbours. along the last few kilome- who was hired through the The annual Halloween Photo by Richard Guy Briggs tres. The collective efforts Canada Summer Jobs pro- Howl will take place Oct. Jerry Turchyn, Jill Hardy, Roger Hardy, Mary Granger and resulted in the City award- gram. Outside of the drop- 27. This is always a popular Melanie Salter. ing the CCC’s with runner- in program hours, the wash- event amongst the young up for best cheering station. rooms and water fountain trick-or-treating set. Join the Our cadre of volunteers – the the Fieldhouse. We are put- tion, please email crichton- remained open for extended fun and games and take part ting the call out now for vol- communitycouncil@gmail. Bélangers (Sylvain, Denise, hours through an initiative in the costume parade, from unteers for both the initial com. Julien and Olivier), Roxie led by Chris Straka. Thanks 3–5 p.m. at the Fieldhouse. Clark, Pascal Dubuc, to Chris and volunteer neigh- Interested in helping with ice-making in December and When not in use for Jerry Turchyn, Caroline bors Joana Chelo, Solmaz this event? Please email for occasional hosers through community events, the Matt, Debra Conner, Paula Hicks and Corina Wright, crichtoncommunitycouncil@ the winter – no experience Fieldhouse is available for Pincombe, Chris Straka, these facilities have generally gmail.com. necessary! We will also be private rental. We have a new, Henry Trevanion and been available to park users Further ahead, we are hiring high-school students web-based reservation system Nathanael DeWolfe - helped and passers-by from 9:00 already looking to organize for evening and weekend where you can easily check make this another successful a.m. to 9:00 p.m. during the for the upcoming skating sea- staffing of the kitchen and availability and even pay community event. summer. son. A good deal of volunteer general rink maintenance. If online. Visit newedinburgh. On June 22, CCC volun- The annual New Edinburgh labour goes into creating and you are interested in volun- ca/fieldhousereservations teers past and present gath- Yard Sale took place on Sep. maintaining the ice rinks at teering or applying for a posi- for details. October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 9 Built heritage is at risk when communities are ignored edge of what an HCD is, or impacts the proposed project This represents a dysfunc- any details enshrined in the would have on the HCD.) tional system for all our heritage management plans. This is a flawed set-up as the communities with HCDs. There is also a prevailing atti- proponent pays for this ser- And it flies in the face of tude that the city can prob- vice, which compromises the the goal of heritage con- ably be persuaded to “give” expert’s ability to be unbiased servation as defined by the on some of the requirements in the assessment. Again, the Ontario Ministry of Culture: (which it does). community is left out of the Identifying and protecting 2) The first point of contact process. places in our communities for a proponent is with a 5) Any proposal for an HCD that have cultural heritage By Gail McEachern, would vigorously defend the member of the City’s heri- has to be submitted to the value is an important part of Heritage and Development principles of each historic tage staff rather than with Built Heritage Subcommittee. planning for the future, and committee district’s heritage conserva- the community’s HCD repre- This is a committee made up of helping to guide change During the past six months, tion plan. sentatives. Design decisions of several members of city while keeping the buildings, community representatives This has not been the case. begin to be formulated with- council and heritage experts structures and landscapes from the seven Heritage More often than not, commu- out community input. from outside City Hall. The that give each of our commu- Conservation Districts in nities find themselves pitted 3) The proponent is community can present its nities its unique identity. Ottawa (Rockcliffe Park, against the very same City “encouraged” to present their views at this hearing, but The residents of our com- New Edinburgh, Sandy Hill, entities that supported the proposal to the community, the odds are already stacked munities which embrace Centretown, Lowertown, creation of the HCDs in the but it is not a requirement against the community posi- HCDs are the ones that have Briarcliffe, and the Glebe), first place. of the approval process. The tion if the CHIS statement their fingers on the pulse of have participated in several So, what is going on here? community is then placed in is in line with the opinions the unique qualities which workshops to explore ways It appears that the City (both a reactive rather than pro- of the heritage planning staff make up their special neigh- we can more effectively pro- staff and elected officials) are active position, as the heri- considered the experts in this borhoods. They cannot con- tect our historic districts, following a policy that looks tage staff and perhaps even arena. Once again, the com- tinue to be ignored. and fulfill the mandates of like this: senior planners in the plan- munity is politely listened to, our respective conservation 1) Compromise is the way ning department have already but its opinions don’t carry Deadline plans. to go; endorsed the proposal, and any weight. for the next issue of the These workshops have been 2) Be generous to the pro- the views of the community 6) The next entity to review facilitated by Julian Smith, ponent so they don’t abandon are not taken seriously. a proposal is the Planning New Edinburgh News a distinguished heritage con- the project; 4) The heritage staff may Committee. The final recom- servation architect and recent 3) Cherry-pick the heritage require that the proponent mendations are put forth by recipient of the Order of conservation plan directives provide a Cultural Heritage the heritage planning staff. Canada. that might be unacceptable to Impact Statement (CHIS) The community can make A commonly shared theme the proponent; to accompany the heritage its views known but is still emerged early on in the dis- 4) Ignore the community permit application. (This is treated as an outsider and cussions. Once the Heritage because their heritage plan is a report by an “independent perceived as being “against” Conservation District (HCD) too strict and they don’t know expert” which should analyze what is reasonable. So, no Nov. 10 had been established, with what’s best for their neigh- both the positive and negative influence here. [email protected] its accompanying clearly- bourhood. defined objectives and by- In short, we do not have a laws (confirmed by the Built level playing field, and the Heritage Subcommittee, the community ends up by play- Planning Committee and City ing a secondary role for any Council), it was assumed that proposal affecting an HCD. in response to any proposal Several key issues emerged to demolish, alter or build out of the sessions with Julian in an HCD, the City (via the Smith: heritage planning staff, the 1) Most real estate agents Built Heritage Subcommittee and potential buyers have and the Planning Committee) no understanding or knowl- Page 10 New Edinburgh News October 2018 Burgh Business Briefs - Jane Heintzman -

and Lifestyle announced the members dropping in after opening of its new Basecamp their workout or personal Café in the Kavanaugh at 230 training session, it’s been an Beechwood Ave., ushering in especially welcome addition. what EPIC owner-operator On Sept. 29, Stephanie and Stephanie Karlovits hopes her team hosted a Grand will be “the future of fast Opening and Sixth Year food.” Anniversary Party when The Café menu was designed local residents dropped in to by Registered Holistic see the facilities and taste Nutritionists, and focuses on complimentary treats from foods that are packed with the Basecamp Café. Visitors nutrients, are allergen-free, tried. out EPIC’s “oxygen and are readily absorbed by bar” where you can boost to the digestive system. Plus, your energy level with a shot they need to taste good! The of pure oxygen: much needed Photo by Simon Leadlay The owners of Burgers on Beechwood have put their eatery at 49 Beechwood Ave. up for sale. menu features gluten-free by those of us whose imper- and vegan-friendly grab-and- fect breathing patterns fall far Burgers on Beechwood for adaptable for other services. pharmacy’s operation based go salads, cultured coconut, short of the mark due to stress sale Interested parties are invited on the neighbourhood’s needs smoothies, smoothie bowls, and inactivity. kombucha, “bullet-proof EPIC’s Muse Meditation Arturo’s proprietors Laura to contact Laura in a private and wants. While his phar- coffee,” iced drinks, parfaits Headband was another nov- Dunn and Richard Primeau message on Facebook. macy’s primary focus will be and tasty baked goods like elty for guests to try out. have decided to sell Burgers Pharmacy and medi- on the dispensary and pro- on Beechwood, their sec- cal centre coming to the viding prescription medica- ond, smaller eatery at 49 Kavanaugh tions, Peter intends to have available a reasonable sup- Beechwood Ave., in order The Kavanaugh is set to to focus their energies on ply of what he describes as welcome a new occupant “convenience-type mer- Arturo’s across the road. In on its commercial floor: the addition to its burger special- chandise” such as personal Beechwood Whole Health hygiene items. Depending on ty, the restaurant now offers Pharmacy and Medical breakfasts and gelato, and demand, he is open to order- Centre will open its doors ing a variety of other items according to Laura’s recent in early October at the latest, Facebook posting, it is readily of interest to clients, includ- and will occupy a large 3,000 ing homeopathic, herbal and square-foot unit with the main natural products. Orders will entrance on Beechwood. be filled very swiftly, as Peter The new business is to has access to a dependable be a one-stop shop for the overnight delivery service. community’s health-related From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., needs. There will be a phar- Monday through Friday, a macy and dispensary; a large, Photo courtesy Stephanie Karlovits minimum of two family doc- The outdoor patio at Epic Fitness’s new Basecamp Café. fully-equipped rehabilitation tors (and as many as four or area with a team of physio- five) will be available to see therapists and chiropractors; patients at the new facility. banana bread, donuts and The headband analyses brain- and a small group of family In the evenings, at least one cookies. The foods are all waves during meditation, and doctors operating in a suite doctor is expected to be on organic or locally-sourced, gives you real-time data on of examining rooms behind hand for after-hours appoint- low in sugar, and high in an app showing you how suc- the pharmacy/rehabilitation/ ments. At the outset, all the fibres and healthy fats. Check cessfully you were able to waiting room area. There will doctors are welcoming new out @thebasecampcafe to see shed your stresses to achieve even be a small surgery room patients, and will continue to photos of the tempting fare, a state of deep relaxation and on the premises for such do so until their practices are or visit thebasecampcafe. contemplation. minor procedures as cosmetic full. Many of the operational com. Stephanie is especially surgery. details involved in the medi- Stephanie says she was pleased about the InBody Machine, a new device EPIC Peter Barreiro is the prin- cal practice will be ironed inspired to create new café has recently acquired to cipal pharmacist and head out as the group settles in by frustration at the lack of measure body fat, hydration tenant of the new business. this Fall. While at the time of facilities offering healthy fast and organ health. By sim- His plan is to take some time writing, the centre was still foods for energy bunnies like ply standing on the machine, to sort out the details of the working on the development herself. Though her sched- clients get a complete analy- of a website – Peter hopes it ule is jam-packed and snacks sis of their body fat range, will be up and running soon. on the go are unavoidable, she is eager to steer clear muscle mass for each part Fitness studio opens of high-calorie, greasy foods of the body, strength distri- healthy café loaded with salt and sugar. bution, hydration levels, and There’s a brand-new eatery She is thrilled that the healthy the health of their organs. on Beechwood, and it’s all snacks concept seems to have All EPIC’s regular personal about “fast, convenient, guilt- caught on in the neighbour- training clients have access to free and nutritious food” hood, and reports that the the machine as often as they for busy people concerned café has been busy through wish, and trainers find it par- for their health and fitness the summer, with the outdoor ticularly helpful in assessing (okay, and weight, too). Back patio tables proving a particu- their clients’ progress. in late June, EPIC Fitness lar success. For EPIC Fitness On top of Stephanie’s busy October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 11

Photo courtesy QVBIA 261 Montreal Rd. not only features Ottawa’s tallest mural, but is also the home to shared workspace Coworkly. job as owner-operator of anticipated, and the pressure to keep the NEN informed EPIC Fitness, she has recent- of rising costs and a crushing when she’s ready to resur- ly taken on new roles as a workload as chef, sous chef face to work her magic in Business Professor and Self- and harried owner became another kitchen in the area. Development Professor at the unsustainable. In the wake We wish her well, and thank Canadian School of Natural of the closure, Harriet was her for all her efforts to cre- Nutrition. And coming up in obliged, with much regret, ate a hub for fine food and October, she will launch a to withdraw from the presti- neighbourly sociability here professional personal train- gious Gold Medal Plate culi- on Beechwood. er podcast called Catalyst. nary competition for which Shared space for “digital No wonder she needs those she had been selected from nomads” restorative healthy snacks! among the top chefs from the region. Competitors require In late spring, an interest- Farewell to Beechwood ing and timely new busi- Gastropub a team of kitchen helpers to prepare their entries, and ness opened its doors at 261 Despite a heroic effort to make Harriet’s stalwarts dispersed Montreal Rd. (opposite a go of it at 18 Beechwood to other jobs at the time of the Jean Coutu Pharmacy). Ave., owner-operator and closure. Coworkly is the brainchild chef Harriet Clunie was On a positive note, Harriet of Maher Arar, a local engi- confronted by “a perfect is happy to report that every neer and entrepreneur whose storm” of challenges, rang- member of her staff has been name became widely known ing from staffing troubles to reemployed in other venues – following his extradition dur- soaring costs and insufficient a top priority for her when the ing a routine layover in New business. Over the summer, closure decision was made. York City in 2002, and sub- she took the fateful decision Nor was there any waste when sequent horrific year held in to close her restaurant, and the kitchen shut down. Any detention in Syria. on Aug. 31, the Gastropub food remaining after Aug. 31 Maher owns the Coworkly served its last diners. The res- was donated to Ottawa Food building on Montreal Road taurant is currently up for Rescue for redistribution to (one side of which is embla- sale, and Harriet remains shelters throughout the city. zoned with the tallest mural hopeful that a successor will Thanks to her stellar repu- in the City), and has dedicated soon emerge to take advan- tation in the culinary com- about 4,800 square feet on the tage of the prime location: munity, Harriet has already third floor to a fully-equipped “it’s a beautiful space with a received a number of offers shared working facility for beautiful kitchen.” of employment elsewhere. freelancers, small high-tech “Everyone loved it,” Harriet Her plan, however, is to take entrepreneurs, web design- admits, alluding to the rave a two- to four-month break ers, consultants, and in gen- reviews her cuisine has gar- to fully recover from the eral, like-minded independent nered from local foodies. exhaustion of the past year, workers in high-tech fields. “But business just didn’t pick and then to carefully consid- Maher is a strong believer up” to the extent she had er her options. She promises Continued on page 12 Page 12 New Edinburgh News October 2018 Get your ice cream this commercial activity close to autumn Marier Street, where desti- If you happen to operate an nation spots like Jacobsons, ice cream shop, a long, blis- Red Door Provisions and teringly hot summer is the Bridgehead have taken hold, stuff of dreams. For Sundae and most recently, the expec- School owner Lindsay Taub, tation of major changes in the summer of 2018 was lit- the Loyer to St. Charles erally a dream come true, block of Beechwood, where with an unbroken stretch of a developer is well advanced pounding heat drawing swel- in negotiations leading to tering locals of all ages to sale and redevelopment. It’s her new premises at 131-B been a wild ride, but Margot Beechwood Ave. Lindsay remains an enthusiastic boost- reports that “things are going er of local businesses, affirm- great at the new location! ing that “I love Beechwood. We love being neighbours It’s my home away from Photo by Louise Imbeault of Bridgehead and the other home… I take advantage of Fresh Hair owner Margot Robinson: “I love that I get to be a positive part of someone’s day” local businesses.” When we all the shops and restaurants were in touch in late summer, as much as I can.” don’t despair: the Ministry of Continued from page 11 ers the maximum benefits. she had no plans to close up In the course of her years Coffee is indeed coming to in the potential of Vanier to These include unlimited day shop as long as treat-lovers on Beechwood, Margot has 18 Beechwood Ave. (former become a dynamic, thriving visits; dedicated standing were still flocking to her door. acquired new clients from home of Da Bombe) later this neighbourhood with ample desk seating; gigabit internet; Sundae School’s classroom- the area, and retained many fall. Though it’s about five affordable housing and ready free coffee; 24/7 access; 300 themed concoctions ranged stalwarts who followed her months later than its owners access to the downtown pages of copying and print- from Recess Pieces (think hot here from her previous loca- had hoped, well, better late core. He believes the Vanier ing; five hours of meeting fudge and peanut butter) to tion. After many years in the than never! “brand” is steadily gaining room access and a 25 per cent such favourites as Pop Quiz business, she still finds the According to co-owner- traction, and that his new discount on all add-on room (yup, there’s popcorn on top), work immensely reward- operator Alex Dhavernas, Coworkly facility is well- bookings. Visit coworkly.ca Pep Rally (mint-inspired), ing. “Everyone’s life is so once the regulatory hurdles positioned to become a hub for details on all the plans. Class Clown (featuring Nerds busy with family and work, were surmounted, construc- for aspiring young techies in Most of the current and a cone hat), and Snow but when they come into my tion delays became the pri- the area. Coworkly members come Day (double vanilla topped space, that brief time they mary source of the slippage. Early indications are that from the surrounding neigh- with coconut). Sundaes are have in my chair is just for In the busy summer season, his calculation is entire- bourhoods, and are able to all created using local arti- them. I love that I get to be crews were operating at full ly accurate. According walk or cycle to the Montreal sanal ice cream from Carp a positive part of someone’s capacity on other projects, to Coworkly Director of Road facility. Victoria has Custom Creamery, a high day.” so Alex has had a tough job Community Engagement found that the shared work- quality small-batch produc- She keeps up with style nailing down a start date. Victoria Landreville, mem- space arrangement has sig- er. For a peek at the neigh- trends to serve her clients, When he last contacted NEN berships are filling up rap- nificant side benefits for the bourhood action at the ice observing that “fashion is in late summer, however, he idly, to the point that an independent workers who cream shop this summer, visit always fluid, changing with was hopeful that work could expansion is already in the have signed on so far. Many Sundae School’s Instagram: everything from the seasons be wrapped up and the doors works. Later this fall, the first had found working from sundaeschoolottawa. We wish to the global pulse.” She notes opened by about mid-Octo- floor of the building, which home socially isolating, or in Lindsay and her team a long that many women are now ber. includes a large boardroom some cases, overly distract- season, and another banner taking the courageous step of As reported in our June edi- and five spacious meeting ing. Being part of a like- year in the summer of 2019. shunning the colour bottle and rooms equipped with cutting- minded community and still tion, the Beechwood loca- “going back to nature, letting edge high-tech features, will retaining their complete inde- tion will be the third Ministry New Aussie products at their gray, white and silver be opened up for the use of pendence seems to offer the of Coffee outlet in Ottawa. Fresh Hair shine through.” Others are Coworkly members. At the best of both worlds. To all Two highly successful loca- Since she opened her doors at trying new looks, with cuts same time, renovations will appearances, the Coworkly tions (one on Elgin Street 78 Beechwood Ave. in April and colour shades they’ve modernize the unused half of model is shaping up to be “an and one on Wellington West 2009, Fresh Hair owner- previously been reticent to the third floor to accommo- idea whose time has come.” in Hintonburg) are currently operator Margot Robinson try. Even her male clients are date up to 25 new members. For an appointment to visit operating, offering a roster has seen dramatic changes becoming bolder about try- There are several mem- the facilities, call Victoria at of gourmet coffees from top in the local landscape, and ing new departures from the bership plans available at 613-777-0069. roasters across the continent, has a front-row seat for the prevailing norms. But Margot Coworkly, but according to Delayed start for Ministry along with freshly baked next wave of changes to is by no means a slavish fol- Victoria, the majority of cur- of Coffee croissants, muffins, sand- come. The now legendary lower of fashion: “I like to wiches and pastries. Beechwood fire of March rent members are full timers Local coffee aficionados, give a nod to current trends, whose $200 monthly fee cov- The Hintonburg location, 2011 brought about the most while creating a distinctive, dubbed The Ministry of profound transformation, individual look for each of Coffee and Social Affairs, is a levelling close to a dozen my clients.” coffee shop plus, with a fully popular small businesses, and Margot is enthusiastic stocked whisky bar, wine and ushering in a bleak period about her new product line, local beer service from 11 of stasis as the community Australian-made Eleven. a.m. to closing at midnight waited in suspense while the In the stampede away from (1 a.m. Friday and Saturday), future of its commercial core potentially harmful chem- along with an evening small- hung in the balance. icals and additives in cos- plates menu starting at 6 p.m. Now, as “the new metics and personal hygiene The Beechwood location will Beechwood” rapidly takes products, manufacturers are start out on the Elgin Street shape, Margot is on the increasingly focusing on model, operating strictly as scene for a period of rejuve- organic or “all natural” prod- a gourmet coffee shop, but nation. Fueling that process uct lines, free of parabens the possibility of expanded, has been the arrival of the and other toxins. Eleven’s Hintonburg-style services large Minto Beechwood and Miracle Hair Treatment falls may be reconsidered at some Kavanaugh developments; into this category, consist- point down the road. the emerging St. Charles ing of a long list of natural Market complex; increased products ranging from avo- October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 13 resistance to wearing hear- ing devices is still a com- mon problem, so clients are given a 60-day trial period within which they are able to return the appliance if they’re just not able to adapt to the change. For an appointment, call 613-745-5299. André Cloutier: from din- ing to development Erstwhile Beechwood restau- rateur extraordinaire André Cloutier is well known locally as the former owner- operator of three restaurants in the ‘hood, beginning with Arturo’s and moving on to El Meson (later The Clarkstown Kitchen) and the Beechwood Gastropub. About a year Photos courtesy Robillard Hearing Centre ago, André left the restau- Photo by Marie Mullaly Audiologist Renaud de Grandmont and hearing instrument specialist Angie Prudhomme form the rant business altogether, sell- Formerly a prolific restau- team at Robillard Hearing Centre on Beechwood. ing the Gastropub to Harriet ranteur on Beechwood, André Clunie and turning over Cloutier has joined The Lake cado oil to organic cucumber, important to overall health nological advancements have The Clarkstown Kitchen to Partnership Inc. as Director of soy and wheat protein, papa- and well-being as annual eye improved the tools available Richard Primeau, who now Business Development. ya extract, shea butter and tests and dental check-ups. to effectively address hearing operates it under the Arturo’s macadamia nut oil. Margot Nearly half of those over the problems. Hearing devices banner. Despite the career Partnership Inc. (TLPI) notes that the eco-friendly age of 60 have mild to mod- are now much smaller, lighter change, however, André has announced André’s appoint- product also has a stamp of erate hearing loss resulting and more discreet than the remained in the community ment as Director of Business approval from People for the from a wide variety of causes, clunky appliances of the past. where he lives with his wife Development. TLPI is the Ethical Treatment of Animals ranging from congenital fac- Most are now iPhone com- Marla Tonon and their two Project Management and (PETA), and comes in recy- tors to work-related impacts, patible, offering apps like the young children. Construction engine behind clable packaging. tinnitus (ringing in the ears), T2 Remote, which allows the Late this summer, The Lake Continued on page 14 Hearing clinic at the and even prolonged exposure user to control their hear- Kavanaugh to loud music. ing aid with just a touch on The longer the delay in diag- their iPhone or iPod. Renaud Back in mid-May, the nosing and treating a hearing is excited by the next wave Ottawa Hearing Clinic deficit, the greater the risk of technological innovation, quietly opened its doors to the auditory cortex – that introducing artificial intel- at 228 Beechwood Ave. in part of the brain that works ligence into hearing devic- Domicile’s Kavanaugh devel- as command centre for the es with such capabilities as opment. The Beechwood hearing process. Like other simultaneous translation of Clinic is one of 11 Robillard parts of the brain, it’s “use other languages. Hearing Centres spread it or lose it” in the case of The Ottawa East Hearing throughout the Ottawa region, the auditory cortex, which Clinic provides free hearing and offers a full range of pro- requires ongoing stimula- tests as the first step in the fessional audiology services, tion to remain healthy. And diagnostic process. Renaud products and programs. Visit according to Renaud, there then analyzes the client’s hearingisbelieving.com for is also a direct link between audiogram and assesses the details. progressive hearing loss and results, determining what Robillard Hearing Centres cognitive decline, at least form of appliance may be is a third-generation, family- in part because of the social required to correct a deficit. run enterprise. Current CEO isolation, and hence lack of OHIP covers a portion of the Jean Benoit (J.B.) Robillard stimulation, that can result cost of an appliance, and the is the grandson of the found- from serious hearing impair- clinic handles the ongoing er, John Hector Robillard, ment. cleaning and maintenance. who first launched the busi- The good news is that tech- Renaud freely admits that ness after personally suffer- ing hearing loss when his ship was torpedoed in the Battle of the North Atlantic during the Second World War. The audiologist now on site at the Beechwood location is Renaud de Grandmont, a University of Ottawa gradu- ate with a Masters’ Degree in Audiology, and a back- ground in music. Renaud and his colleague, Hearing Instrument Specialist Angie Prudhomme, form the team at the Beechwood clinic. Renaud is firmly of the view that regular hearing tests and monitoring are as Page 14 New Edinburgh News October 2018 Continued from page 13 traditional menu of window systems”. She draws on such the Saint Charles Market treatments, wall papers, paint ancient traditions as Zen; project, and a major player colours and light fixtures. Its Feng Shui (one of the Five in both the commercial and creator is Algonquin College Arts of Chinese Metaphysics residential development mar- Professor Meenakshi typically used to orient build- kets. Its services range from Mukherjee, who launched ings); and Vastu shastra, a custom homes to renova- the business nearly two traditional Hindu system of tions and additions, retail and decades ago. She describes architecture which integrates office fit-ups, green buildings her focus as “therapeutic nature into the built environ- and property developments. décor” focused on strength- ment. The company currently has ening the connection between Meenakshi makes use numerous Shopify projects on her clients and the natural of an extraordinary and the go in Montreal, Ottawa, world. The objective is to eclectic variety of objects Toronto and Waterloo. create home and office envi- and materials to incorporate While André’s responsibili- ronments conducive to lower- the five elements into living ties extend across the full ing stress, and improving the and work spaces. These range spectrum of TLPI activities, overall health and well-being from textiles and candles to one of his current tasks is to of their occupants. flowers, tree bark, feather- help determine the mix of In addition to her work in bedecked Venetian masques, businesses which will occu- therapeutic design and décor, seashells, colourful hanging py the former St. Charles Photo by Simon Leadlay Meenakshi has a diverse lampshades, glass vases, Church, forming the commer- Tavern on the Falls’ debut summer was a huge success, with great background. She is current- paintings, small objets d’art cial core of the St. Charles weather matching the spectacular location. ly a Professor, Curriculum and the artful use of natural Market. Thanks to his first- Consultant, Faculty Advisor light. Her portfolio of design conditions for the début sea- come” proved entirely accu- hand knowledge of the neigh- and Field Placement Officer options for living and work son of André Schad’s Tavern rate, and the Tavern swiftly bourhood, combined with his at Algonquin College, and has spaces includes several on the Falls at 50 Sussex became a destination eatery extensive network of area previous experience in sever- themes: the Zenify Package; Dr. The lively new watering for Ottawans and visitors of connections, André seems al federal government depart- the Minimalité Suite and the hole, which features gour- all ages (who doesn’t like well-positioned to advise on ments and agencies, as well 5-Element Fix, an approach met hot dogs and a beverage hot dogs?). The place was these choices. as with the United Nations. inspired by fifth century menu ranging from morning hopping all summer, particu- But he notes that the job has Her academic credentials philosophers and physicians. coffee to evening cocktails, larly in the evenings when proven challenging, given include both an undergradu- Visit conceptoffive.wixsite. wine and beer, is situated the surrounding streets were the delicate balance between ate and a graduate degree com/conceptof5, call behind the Royal Canadian packed with diners’ parked the community’s needs and in Home Science, a Master’s 613-292-2345 or e-mail Geographical Society’s head- cars. Living nearby, I was wants, and the space con- quarters on the cliff over- able to keep a close eye on straints of the heritage build- looking the Ottawa River and the ebb and flow of patrons, ing. Challenging though this Rideau Falls. Hordes of tour- and heard enthusiastic com- balance is, André is grateful ists and locals now have a ments about the beauty of that TLPI places such empha- welcoming spot from which the spot, the friendly service sis on community inter- to admire this spectacular (many of the servers are ests and local impact when view – perhaps the finest young locals from the ‘hood), designing its projects, and he in Ottawa – and to enjoy a and the cheerful vibe on the is working hard to get an relaxed meal with friends and patio. It was a joy to encoun- accurate reading of the neigh- family while they’re at it. ter crowds of relaxed, happy bourhood. We congratulate Unlike André’s original out- people! André on his appointment, door gathering place (Tavern Despite some nail-biting and wish him well in his new on the Hill in Major’s Hill moments due to regulatory career! Park), the location of the new delays prior to the Tavern’s Great first season for restaurant is somewhat off launch in late June, André Tavern on the Falls the beaten track. But by all was able to open in time for The long, hot, sunny summer accounts, his calculation that Canada Day weekend, and of 2018 created near-perfect “If you build it, they will is justifiably pleased with its first summer season. Weather permitting, he hopes to keep it operating throughout Photo courtesy Meenakshi Mukherjee October, when the fall foliage Meenakshi Mukherjee focusses on “therapeutic décor” at Concept across the Ottawa River will of 5. be at its most glorious. He’s well-equipped for the onset in Science and a Master’s [email protected]. of cooler temperatures, with a in Education. She also has In-store events at bookshop combination of patio heaters, qualifications as a Registered fire pits and blankets ready to Social Service Worker. It’s shaping up to be a busy keep patrons cozy. (He’s even According to Meenakshi, her fall at Books on Beechwood. contemplating a BYOBlanket graduate studies in Home Three in-store events are on Campaign to make sure of an Science have been especially the agenda for October and ample supply!) And if you valuable background in her November, beginning Oct. 4 had fun there this summer, interior décor business. (6:30–8:30 p.m.), when local it won’t be too long to wait Meenakshi’s work at mystery author Mike Martin until season two. André plans Concept of 5 is based on the will be on hand to launch to open up as soon as the classical theory of the “Five his new book Darkest Before weather breaks, hopefully by Elements” (fire, water, air, Dawn, the seventh work in May 2019 at the latest. earth and ether) and incor- the Sergeant Windflower series. Interior décor with a dif- porating them into the built environment through what On Oct. 12 (7:00–9:00 ference p.m.), three mystery authors Concept of 5 is anything but she describes as “biophilic design” – “biophilia” mean- will be at B on B to talk a mainstream interior dec- about their latest works. oration service offering the ing “love of life or living October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 15 Local authors Barbara St., at 7:30 p.m. on the last More hints from Minto Fradkin (Prisoners of Hope) Wednesday of each month. Beechwood and Brenda Chapman (See the Book Club poster in There is as yet no official (Bleeding Darkness) will be this issue for a list of the fall word from Minto on the joined by west-coast writer picks). New book club mem- prospects for a new business Iona Winshaw (A Sorrowful bers are welcome. Contact on the largely vacant com- Sanctuary). Refreshments Jill Moll at 613-742-5030 or mercial floor of the build- will be served. staff@booksonbeechwood. ing. There may, however, be On Nov. 17 (7:00–9:00 ca. some grounds for hope in p.m.), the store will host a cel- New location for Evertrain our recent report from Minto ebration of three new releases VP Kevin Harper, who hints by Invisible Publishing: Fairy For the first time since start- that “we are making progress Tale Museum by Susannah ing up their personal train- on a big chunk of the space M. Smith (whose mother ing business four years for a tenant we’d all appreci- happens to live in the ‘Burgh); ago, Evertrain owners Julie ate.” Here’s hoping! Port of Being by poet Shazia Leblanc and Andre St. Oakwood wins home build- Hafiz Ramji, and This Keeps Amour have a real “home of er award Happening by H.B. Hogan. their own” in which to serve Titles@Table40 is back their clients. Julie and Andre Congratulations to long-time Photo by Julie LeBlanc NEN advertiser Oakwood with two fall sessions. On Oct. plan to host a grand opening A peek into the new Evertrain fitness studio on Montreal Road. 14 (5:30 p.m.), local author event Oct. 1 to celebrate the Design-Build who werere- Elizabeth Hay will present launch of the new facility at cently awarded the presti- facility. There are also plans to now settled into the large unit her new book of reflections 524 Montreal Rd. (behind gious Ontario Renovator of launch a variety of workshops, formerly occupied by Service on caring for her aging par- the Desjardins bank). Friends, the Year Award, beating out seminars and classes as the Ontario. Visit ottawaskin- ents, All Things Considered. neighbours and clients will be competition from across the year unfolds. Evertrain’s clinic.ca. Then on Nov. 4 (5:30 p.m.), invited to get a good look at province. The family-run special focus remains the historian Tim Cook will be the 1,200 square-foot facility, New manager at Royal company was singled out for 50+ crowd, and they warmly the featured author at Table which is to include a large Oak its “technology-driven inno- welcome new members. Visit 40 (7 Springfield Rd.), and gym featuring free weights, vation” and its focus on sus- evertrain.ca or e-mail info@ Former Royal Oak and One will discuss his latest work A pulley machines and cardio tainability and energy effi- evertrainlifestyles.com. Up manager Kevin Reteff Secret History of Soldiers. equipment; a consultation left Beechwood in late sum- ciency. After six years operating room; bathroom; changeroom Skin clinic moves to St. mer to work at Big Daddy’s Editor’s note: The profile on in two locations, Books on and office. Laurent Bourbon Street Bistro at 180 Kim Kaskiw in the June 2018 Beechwood Book Club The couple looks forward In early September, the Cooper St. in the Cartier edition’s Burgh Business meetings will be held in to offering Evertrain’s core Ottawa Skin Clinic closed Place Suite Hotel. Former Briefs contained a number only one venue this season: services – private, semi- its doors at 2 Beechwood Ave. Royal Oak Assistant Manager of inaccuracies. A corrected The Edinburgh Retirement private and group personal and moved to 349 St. Laurent Kevin Ray has now taken his version can be found online at Residence, Eighth Floor training, along with Fascial Blvd., in the Rockcliffe place as pub manager, and we newedinburgh.ca. The NEN Penthouse, 10 Vaughan Stretch therapy – in their new Crossing Mall. The clinic has wish him well in his new role. sincerely regrets the errors. Page 16 New Edinburgh News October 2018 Burgh resident launches new education project in the Congo By John Dunia supporting their education. help more than one million Thank you, Canada! You are (You can read more about my people in the province South an amazing country in wel- trip on my blog: jdsafariblog. Kivu, Fizi territory. There coming immigrants. com). are two universities in Fizi, As a refugee from the As a Burgh resident, it’s but they struggle in provid- Democratic Republic of been a blessing for me that ing materials – there is not Congo, I am very proud to the New Edinburgh com- one single library. Right now, call myself a full-fledged munity has been supporting the students must travel to Canadian since taking the BVC in so many ways, from another zone during their hol- citizenship oath on Oct. 19, donations of clothing and idays to do research and read 2015. It was very exciting running shoes, to a feature books. to vote for the first time as a article in the New Edinburgh So I’m working on helping citizen of my adopted country News back in 2015. I am the students get free access to in the federal election that grateful to each person who books by covering the costs same day. I was overwhelmed continues supporting BVC, of transportation until a new with joy at seeing first-hand both morally and financially. library building can be erect- how fast and easy the elec- To date, five students ed. tion process was organized, have gone to higher stud- As you can imagine, but it leaves me quite con- ies at Hope Africa University significant funding is needed cerned about my homeland’s in the neighbouring country to send these items by way December 2018 elections. of Burundi. Three of them of a shipping container. If Much has been accom- have since graduated, while you could help to contribute, plished in my first few years the other two are still being please contact BVC via email as a new Canadian. I was supported in their studies at [email protected] or able to return to DRC (proud- by the foundation. It costs please donate at: gofundme. Photo courtesy John Dunia ly displaying my Canadian $500CDN per semester for com/help-rebuilding-lives- New Edinburgh resident John Dunia, pictured at his Canadian citi- passport) having founded tuition and rent. Also, about in-drcongo. zenship ceremony in 2015. The founder of Baraka Victory Centre, the Baraka Victory Centre 30 computers, loads of cloth- I’m hopeful that you will John is working on a new project to help students in his home coun- (BVC) back home to provide ing, shoes and books were continue to help me make try of the Congo. opportunities and practical collected to benefit some of this world a better place, one assistance to better the lives the most vulnerable in eastern book at a time! Starting in available at Bridgehead were and electronic equipment for of families in communities Congo. October, I will set up the you can drop off your dona- those in need in D.R. Congo. where resources are sparse I am very excited about the donation boxes in areas along tions of gently-used cloth- Learn more about John and hard to come by, and to next project: we plan to build the Beechwood corridor. One ing, shoes of all sizes, bikes, Dunia’s Baraka Victory share my success to others by a library facility which will of the first such boxes will be books (in French and English) Centre at barakavictory.com. October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 17 Cornerstone Housing helps women move beyond homelessness By Arpad (Ari) Abonyi and strong woman, and I am ready programs which have been Together with community viding a safe and secure home Jessie-Lee Wallace and wanting to give back to reaching out to women in partners in the Beechwood for women at risk in Ottawa. Each year, about 7,000 peo- this community that helped need for more than 30 years.” Area, in the near future By working with us, you can ple in Ottawa seek help from me find my life again.” Cornerstone has redevel- Cornerstone will participate also become part of the solu- emergency shelters. Many Brianna has lived with an oped the former residence of in a workshop on homeless- tion. men and women who use addiction. She finally turned the Sisters of Jeanne d’Arc, in ness to enable residents to New Edinburgh resident these services are chroni- to Cornerstone and was Westboro. We are delighted get the facts, answers ques- Arpad (Ari) Abonyi is a board cally or episodically home- immediately provided with to open this beautiful, bright tions on homelessness and its member of Cornerstone less. Cornerstone Housing addictions-counselling ser- new home in November impact on our communities, Housing for Women and for Women, the largest and vices which changed her life. 2018. Our project was warm- and to examine options and Jessie-Lee Wallace is Resource Today she feels empowered, ly embraced by the citizens oldest provider of a safe envi- innovative solutions. Development Manager of the planning her own drug-free of Westboro, who not only ronment for women at risk in Meanwhile, Cornerstone organization. Learn more at Ottawa, is a front-line organi- future. Before, she felt very supported our initiative and alone and unwanted, but raised funds, but are also Women continues to do its cornerstonewomen.ca or call zation that provides support work on the front lines, pro- 613-254-6584 x 503. to more than 500 homeless thanks to Cornerstone she becoming volunteers at the women a year. The challenge is discovering that “I really residence. is great, and the need is grow- do matter” and that “I have Cornerstone Housing for ing. something to contribute.” She Women is in the final stages Anyone can become home- says: “Without them, I would of its successful fundraising less. Government workers, have died on the streets…but campaign and to date has high-tech wizards, profes- now I am the path to recovery already raised $1.6 million. sionals, even women finish- in my life.” It’s diligently working on the ing at the top of their law We strive to increase safe last $300,000 needed to finish classes can find themselves housing and to end home- the capital campaign for this without housing. The condi- lessness, for women just like new home. You can donate on tion does not discriminate. Cathy and Brianna. online at cornerstonewomen. Women turn to Cornerstone Our five residences cater to ca or call 613-254-6584 x out of desperation and when women at every stage of their 503. there is no other option journey, whether they need Please join us, and help for survival: after physi- emergency shelter overnight women move beyond home- cal abuse, addiction issues, or long-term housing on a lessness. We need the con- mental health challenges, or limited income. tinued friendship and support when they experience sus- Together, with support from of the community to ensure tained economic losses. We the community, we serve every woman in Ottawa has know this to be true from the more than 500 women every a safe, affordable place to women we support. They are year. We have more than 65 call home, so she can reach transformed by having sup- full and part-time staff and her full potential in a caring portive housing. Many have almost 300 extraordinary community. volunteers who provide on- said that without Cornerstone, Homelessness workshop site support and refer women they would not be here today. coming soon At Cornerstone Housing for to local resources. Every Women, women experience year, we provide more than @newednews what “home” truly means – 140,000 nourishing meals. often, for the first time in At Cornerstone, we believe their lives. Cornerstone is the that all women deserve the only emergency shelter and chance to heal in peace, and supportive housing charity to live with dignity. With all that serves women who have our supporters, volunteers been chronically homeless. and donors, we’re making We provide emergency Ottawa a better, safer place shelter and safe, afford- for women. Because of the able permanent housing for need, we are building for women in Ottawa. Whether tomorrow, with new, even better solutions for women she is a senior who can no at-risk in Ottawa. longer afford to live alone, a young woman fleeing abuse New home to open in at home, or a new immigrant November getting on her feet in a new We are excited to announce country, every woman is wel- that the dream for a new come at Cornerstone. home will soon be a reality. Cathy, a former Cornerstone Our 373 Princeton Ave. proj- resident, shares her story: “I ect will provide homes to 42 no longer live at Cornerstone, women this fall. but it is where I found the Cornerstone Executive safety and security I needed Director Sue Garvey adds, to deal with my challeng- “We are grateful that the es. I have led a hard life. Ottawa community has so But Cornerstone changed all generously responded to our of this. While living there current capital campaign to I attended the University build 42 new units of afford- of Ottawa’s Discovery able housing in Westboro, University for the disadvan- and to those who have con- taged and studied philosophy. tinued to faithfully support Today I am an independent the work of our ongoing Page 18 New Edinburgh News October 2018 Estate planning workshop returns to St. Bart’s, October 16 By Meriel Bradford fall, on Oct. 16. Members of and mediator who has given Last year, as a service the community are invited to presentations on wills, trusts to the congregation, St. this free event. and legacy giving; and the Bartholomew’s Church orga- One parishioner who Rev. Canon David Clunie, nized an informative evening attended the event last year Rector of St. Bart’s. This on planning for your memo- remarked on how useful and event is open to all as a ser- rial or funeral, and for your informative the evening had vice to the community. There been, and that it had been is no charge and light refresh- estate and legacy giving. the spur she needed to put in ments will be served. Parishioners were invited place plans for her own estate Please feel free to come to this free fall workshop to and for her memorial service. alone or with a friend or hear from experts in the field If you are curious about partner and learn more about and to ask questions about leaving a bequest to your these important questions at funeral or memorial services, favourite cause and minimiz- an evening workshop at St. and how best to organize our ing taxes for your estate, or if Bartholomew’s Parish Hall, financial affairs through wills you would like to give some 125 MacKay St. on Oct. 16 and estate planning. thought to planning your from 7–9 p.m. Because of the positive memorial service or funeral, For more information, call response from those who this is the event for you. Ruth Honeyman in the St. attended, St. Bart’s has orga- Once again, the speakers are Bart’s office at 613-745-7834 nized a similar workshop this Elizabeth Lockhart a lawyer x 115.

Photo by Isobel Bisby Delphine Wallace uses her skills to help raise money to build schools in Kenya for the Me To We Charity, during the New Edinburgh Garage Sale on Sept. 15. October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 19

Candidates for City Councillor, Ward 13 Rideau-Rockcliffe Compiled by Christina Leadlay and Carolyn Brereton Ottawa voters will be casting their ballots for the next mayor, their City Councillor and School Trustee on Oct. 22 (visit ottawa.ca for details about where and how to vote). The New Edinburgh News asked the two candidates running for councillor in the Rideau-Rockcliffe ward, as well as the 12 candidates running for mayor, the following question: “What is the biggest challenge facing the next Ottawa City Council?” The following are their responses, as well as a brief bio and contact details. Peter Heyck Tobi Nussbaum (incumbent) Phone: 613-853-4251 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: votetobi.ca Bio: A graduate of Carleton University, Heyck Bio: Since his election in 2014, Nussbaum has has a background in retail operations and man- sought to be an independent voice on Council, agement. He currently works for a national challenging the status quo as an advocate for non-profit in the healthcare sector. accountable and open government, sustainable Response: There are several city-wide issues land-use planning and transportation, afford- that need to be addressed urgently, but I believe able housing and social services. A local resi- that the biggest challenge facing the next dent, Nussbaum’s professional experience has Ottawa City Council is the need for city coun- included work as a senior civil servant, diplo- cillors to assert more independence from the mat and lawyer. mayor, so that they may better represent the Response: I believe the biggest challenge fac- interests of their constituents. While there may ing the next Council will be building a more not officially be political parties at the munici- accountable, affordable and ambitious city pal level, there has been a tendency for many with the goal of improving the quality of life councillors to coalesce around the mayor, and for all residents. Accountable means listening vote as a bloc on many issues. As a result, there and consulting with citizens, ensuring transpar- are times when councillors might even vote against the interests of their own ency, and that the city is spending its budget wisely. Affordable means doing ward. more to address the high rates of child poverty and long waits for affordable housing, while stopping the financially and environmentally unsound urban sprawl which is draining the city’s treasury at the expense of urban residents. Ambitious means aiming for quality and beauty in infrastructure, design and architecture befitting Ottawa’s role as the nation’s capital. Page 20 New Edinburgh News October 2018 Candidates for Mayor of Ottawa “What is the biggest challenge facing the next Ottawa City Council?” Michael Pastien Hamid Alakozai Phone: 613-799-9110 Phone: 613-262-6011 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: linkedin.com/michaelpastien Website: hamidalakozai.com Bio: A bilingual Ottawa native and Woodroffe Bio: A former Canadian Forces reservist, HS graduate, Pastien describes himself as Alakozai has worked in government service “self-taught polymath.. His early career for most of his adult life, including as a senior included a wide range of artistic endeavours, legal adviser, head of planning and policy, including being an actor, a singer and a radio political adviser, education policy adviser DJ. He also has extensive experience in the with governmental and non-governmental retail and service industries. organizations. Response: The next City Council must take Response: When we talk about change, we a serious, “sober” look at the current (mostly are talking about building on a good founda- backwards) Ottawa Capital LRT Plan, which tion created by the mayors, city councillors in fact is to spend billions of dollars replacing and citizen activists who preceded us. When our still great Rapid Public Transitway bus we talk about change in a city, we are talking system from Kanata to Orleans! The next steps about money. The biggest challenges include beyond the currently erected LRT line should improving the child daycare subsidies, social be for the O-Train to continue on to the International Airport, and then head housing, nursing staff shortages, poverty reduction, safe and affordable hous- westwards to Barrhaven/Stittsville/Kanata. Once that is done, the city can then ing, waste management and timely snow removal, homelessness, garbage duly proceed in fiscal realist timely style, to complete an LRT/O-Train Public pickup, recycling, cycling and pedestrian road signage, and improving the Transit “O” Loop to Downtown and beyond to Orleans. City’s healthcare by initially increasing the number of nurses who work in the city. Craig MacAulay Clive Doucet Phone: 613-518-2107 Phone: 613-808-0019 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: bellscorners.wordpress.com/why- Website: cliveformayor.ca im-running-for-mayor/ Bio: Doucet describes himself as a passion- Bio: Originally from the Toronto area, ate urbanist, author, and athlete. His life is MacAulay worked for 30 years as a French all about cities: how they work; what people Immersion teacher. Since retiring he has been need from them; and how to make them bet- an active volunteer in his Bells Corners com- ter. As the Councillor for Capital Ward from munity, including managing the community 1997–2010, Doucet was the leading advocate centre for the City and running a free bike-taxi of a city-wide light rail system and co-founder service for the past seven years. of Ottawa’s O-Train. Response: Restoring trust and setting a good Response: Repairing the lack of transpar- example for the citizenry. Voters should ask: ency of previous City Councils. It’s difficult a) Do you support ranked-choice voting (a for people to trust their city council when it’s simple change that would make Ottawa’s elec- not clear how key decisions have been made tions fair and friendly)? b) Are you willing to with regards to the housing crisis, transit, and reveal the sources of your campaign funding building heights, etc. The people of Ottawa before the election? Many incumbents flaunt the rules about using taxpayer should not feel like they have to fight City Hall. City Hall should be fight- funds and taxpayer-funded employees to campaign. Stop using million-dollar ing for the people of Ottawa, and I think that particular sentiment has been “office budgets” as gigantic slush funds to reward friends and promote lucra- lost over the last decade. For example, not having City Council minutes on tive political careers. With fairer elections and limits on the power of big the City’s website and having important decisions made without reference to money and incumbency at City Hall we’d have better politicians making better Council. I hope, that with a new City Council, we can regain the trust of the decisions. people of Ottawa and with more transparency, show that we are making deci- sions that are in the best interest of our communities. Ryan Lythall Email: [email protected] Bernard Couchman Website: facebook.com/ryanlythallformayorofottawa Bio: According to his Facebook page, Ryan Lythall is a life-long Ottawa resi- Email: [email protected] dent, with “lots of ideas on how to make it better for people with disabilities, Website: twitter.com/H2OBoyGlobal like me, and everyone else who lives here.” Lythall lived at the Children’s Bio: According to his Facebook page, Bernard Couchman graduated from Sir Hospital of Eastern Ontario until he was 19 years old, uses a ventilator to Robert Borden High School in 1999. His website lists four “Platform Pillars”: breathe and a power wheelchair for mobility. Since living on his own for the the environment, economics, education and health. past 25 years, Lythall has advocated for people with disabilities: “Some things Response: Despite repeated emails, Couchman did not respond by deadline. I have accomplished are making Bluesfest more accessible, advocating for better service on ParaTranspo, helped create the Easter Seals Access 2 Card so people with disabilities can attend movies and other venues without purchasing James T. Sheahan the entrance fee for their caregiver,” he says on Facebook. Response: Despite repeated emails, Lythall did not respond by deadline. (No contact details were given for Sheahan.) October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 21 Candidates for Mayor of Ottawa “What is the biggest challenge facing the next Ottawa City Council?” Moises Schachtler Bruce McConville Phone: 613-558-6447 Phone: 613-298-1984 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: moisesschachtler.com Website: brucemcconvilleformayor.ca Bio: The youngest candidate at 23, Schachtler Bio: Local businessman Bruce McConville is came to Canada 12 years ago from his native the owner-operator of McConville’s Garage Guatemala. Until recently, when he decided to in Vanier. Ottawa-born and bred, he’s been join the race for Mayor, Schachtler was study- involved in diverse projects to improve the ing Biology at the University of Ottawa. As a community for over 35 years, including the student he competed in a variety of sports and fight to save St. Brigid’s Church and strength- has been actively involved in his community. en heritage designations. Most recently, he has Response: Being one of the most educated worked as a volunteer coordinator for SOS cities in the world, subject to four seasons, Vanier. and hovering at a population of one million Response: The biggest challenge facing the residents, Ottawa, at a population density per next Ottawa City Council is achieving a square kilometer of 316, is a city of unlimited workable partnership towards the current and untapped potential. When elected, I will ensure future development of our city. We must begin that we are set up to reach our true potential by building a better Ottawa in a format that is maintaining undivided attention and focus on the biggest challenges facing our accountable, consultative and transparent. Too many projects are done in city, that is communally deciding what type of city we want to become. secrecy, resulting in failed opportunities time and again for taxpayers and com- munities. Management of our biggest project in history, Light Rail Transit, has been hopelessly bungled. Important social issues like affordable housing and Ahmed Bouragba homelessness are being made worse. It’s critical that we stop mindless spend- Phone: 613-255-5509 ing on useless projects and take firm control of our budget and future growth. Email: [email protected] We need more integrity at City Hall. Bio: Bouragba is a teacher with the OCDSB and served as a council member for the Ontario College of Teachers. He is a father of Jim Watson (incumbent) six boys and has been a foster parent for the Phone: 613-693-0142 past 15 years. A committed advocate for social Email: [email protected] justice and member of Canada Court Watch, Website: JimWatson.ca Bouragba is currently working towards elimi- Bio: Watson has spent most of his career in nation of institutional bias and enhancing the public service in Ottawa. Following two terms judicial independence of Ontario courts. as City Councillor, he first became Mayor in Response: The lack of real democracy is the 1997. From 2003–2010 he served as MPP for biggest challenge – today the people are not Ottawa West-Nepean and was appointed to running their government. Once elected, the cabinet with different ministerial responsibili- politicians lose their freedom and become ser- ties. He returned as Mayor of Ottawa in 2010 vants to the big corporations against the best and was re-elected in 2014. interest of their individual citizens. Systemic Response: I have heard from residents across bias and lack of judicial independence in Ontario caused a chaos. I will fix it Ottawa that the condition of our roads, path- once elected as I am the strongest candidate. In addition, I will reduce property ways and infrastructure is a key priority. taxes by four per cent and increase the services relying on wise governance When combined with funding from other lev- with full transparency. We must free our vulnerable government from the cor- els of government, the City’s total investment porations so there will be no more dictatorship in our streets. in cycling and pedestrian infrastructure within this Term of Council will hit $80 million. This represents a 270 per cent increase over the $27 million spent on active mobility infrastructure in the last Term of Joey Drouin Council. This $80 million is in addition to the cycling facilities that are built as Email: [email protected] part of road renewal and new road construction programs. If re-elected, I will Website: joey4mayor.ca commit to a strong focus on advancing road and infrastructure renewal proj- Bio: Drouin works with small and medium- ects. I believe we should continue these investments to eliminate the backlog sized enterprises to help them manage their of repairs and repaving. It is crucial that we continue to work closely with the finances and develop growth strategies. He Province of Ontario and the Government of Canada to let them know that road is also an entrepreneur and recently started repair is an important spending priority in the years ahead. an online cannabis fertilizer business. He is married and is the father of a five-year-old daughter. Response: I’m running for mayor for one major reason: our nation’s capital must change its governance structure if it wants to deal with the 21st-century problems that our region will face in the future. I believe the current structure in which we have two separate cit- ies under one National Capital Region creates artificial barriers and divides people rather than bringing them together. Instead, I’m offering a new vision for our region. One in which we have a single unified city that brings us closer together and will help us face our challenges on both sides of the river more efficiently. Page 22 New Edinburgh News October 2018 A few issues voters should keep in mind on Oct. 22 Continued from page 1 councillors. This does not tion in our neighbourhood – overriding the Council- issues – including our ward if the City does a full review serve the public’s interest the one that is now affected. approved Official Plan, the councillor. of its climate change plan in since citizens “pay the bills,” Is this how a municipal gov- Secondary Plan and the local As we head to the polls this 2019 to act on new green- so to speak. ernment and its mayor should Community Design Plan. month, we can consider how house gas emissions targets. Lack of accountability operate? Is this what citizens How can citizens have faith the City could and should do The LRT contract and poor relates to the City’s approach want in terms of leadership in the City’s plans when it better in ways that affect our state of the roads also raise to consultation, too. It’s an and engagement? significantly overturns them? daily lives, the quality of our the issue of the City’s lack approach that has adverse- The accountability question When it comes to critical environment and the social of transparency when it ly affected New Edinburgh also pertains to development social issues, such as safe issues where the government comes to municipal finances residents with the Combined decisions. The majority of injection sites, the mayor has a vital role in the public and agreements. It appears Sewage Storage Tunnel Council (except for urban has been silent or reticent interest – indeed, in all our the mayor’s role as CEO (CSST) project. Before the councilors, including our to engage. Even an issue interests. often subsumes City staff’s 2014 election, the decision incumbent councillor) voted of personal safety such as New Edinburgh resident accountability to other elect- on the project’s location was in favour of a 65-storey the dangerous truck traf- Sarah Anson-Cartwright ed officials: namely the 23 made without direct consulta- building on LeBreton Flats, fic along Rideau Street and works in public affairs. She King Edward Avenue was takes an active interest in city long ignored until the current issues and is working on a feasibility study on a tunnel campaign in another ward. option to divert such traf- The preceding views are her fic. Fortunately, others have own. spoken out on these critical Who’s running for public school trustee While voting for Mayor and The following people City Councillor on Oct. 22, are candidates in Zone 6 – voters will also be asked Rideau-Rockcliffe/Alta Vista: to choose the next Ottawa- Marty Carr Carleton District School Email: martycarr@ Board trustee in their area. sympatico.ca The Rockcliffe Park Public Phone: 613-620-0339 School Council is hosting an Website: martycarr.ca all candidates’ forum Oct. 16 Tanya Dasilva at 7:30 p.m. in the school Email: tanyadasilva@gmail. library (350 Buena Vista com Rd.). This is an excellent Phone: 613-914-6594 opportunity for community Website: n/a members to hear from the candidates who would repre- Chris Ellis (incumbent) sent our interests at the board Phone: 613-552-1401 through the next four years. Email: [email protected] Website: chrisellis.ca October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 23 Resource Centre busy with activities and new business incubator space By Lauren Touchant, ing creative individuals the Fieldhouse every Thursday Rideau-Rockcliffe opportunity to start new busi- morning. As we get closer Community Resource nesses, contribute to existing to Christmas, we are now Centre social enterprises in order to collecting donations for our Once again, the Rideau- solve problems in their com- Christmas program. Contact Rockcliffe Community munity, or create their own us if you would like to offer Resource Centre (RRCRC) job. GenerationeXt offers a a toy to a child, or sponsor spent a wonderful sum- working and creative space a family for Christmas via mer serving residents of where everything is possible donations or gift cards. Ward 13 and supporting and achievable. You can work And please join us for our activities organized by com- on your idea, expand your Community Get Together on munity associations, ten- business activity or look for Nov. 30 at St Bartholomew’s ant circles and community a job. GenerationeXt is also a Church. In partnership groups. We are very proud program designed to support with the Ottawa Symphony of the partnerships we have the launch of social enter- Orchestra, the Rockcliffe developed with the Crichton prises in Ottawa. Park Resident Association Community Council and the Through a series of work- will launch its annual New Edinburgh Community shops, the GeneratioNeXt fund drive for the Rideau- Alliance in the past year. program will guide partici- Rockcliffe Community We once again offered a free pants in developing and vali- Resource Centre’s food bank playgroup over the summer dating a business plan for with this community event to on average 15 parents and their enterprise: from 6–8 p.m. – tickets caregivers every Thursday • online classes focused on include food and a glass of morning from 9:30-–1:30 entrepreneurship needs sparkling wine. For more a.m. at the New Edinburgh • professional workshops details, please contact us at Photo courtesy Lauren Touchant Fieldhouse. At the end of • business planning tools communications@crcrr. The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre helped with and resources org. Tickets are available at this year’s the Lumière Festival on Aug. 25 which attracted roughly August, the Lumière Festival 4,000 residents from the National Capital Region. attracted roughly 4,000 resi- • one-on-one coaching Eventbrite.com dents from the National • legal advice Capital Region. We look for- • mentorship programs ward to unveiling new lan- • networking events terns and new shows next • success grants year! We were also happy With this program, youth to help this year again with will gain valuable profession- the Thomas MacKay Day al experiences and contacts. community party on Aug. Fully furnished with board 31, organized by NECA. rooms, individual and group On Sept. 22, we organized work spaces, WiFi, PCs and a “Movie in the Park” in printers, the incubator is a Stanley Park. The screening space specially build to stim- of Moana attracted more than ulate cooperation between 120 people. We invite every- people. The GenerationeXt one to come back on Oct. 13 program is designed and for the screening of Coco. delivered in partnership with These movie nights were just Pathways for Successful two of six such events we Youth Employment (PSYE). helped to host in four com- Thus far, eight young people munities this summer. have finished their business This summer we also plans and are launching their worked on several commu- businesses. nity projects. Since July, the Located in the New MarketMobile has been sell- Community Hub (former ing affordable and fresh fruits Rideau High School and vegetables in Vanier. If building) on St. Laurent you would like to shop there, Boulevard, GeneratioNeXt please visit the calendar on will start its second session in their website to find the clos- January 2019. The program est location and hours. is open to persons with a low Furthermore, the Manor income, aged 15–29, who Park Community Association are newcomers, immigrants, and the Rideau-Rockcliffe or women, and who are Community Resource Centre interested in starting a unveiled the new commu- business, please contact us at nity gardens built to tackle GenNext-Incubator@crcrr. food insecurity at Manor Park org before the application Public School. deadline: Nov.15. Spots are The RRCRC is very limited to 20 participants. excited about the recently- This fall, the RRCRC will opened business incubator continue helping the most space. GenerationeXt is a vulnerable via our food new bilingual, free incuba- bank, by collaborating with tor focusing on youth and community groups to bring social entrepreneurship. The more activities to residents, incubator fosters social and and by offering a free play- economic innovation by giv- group at the New Edinburgh Page 24 New Edinburgh News October 2018 toucans, afford a rich blood supply, and in hot weather, the birds are able to increase blood flow to help release heat. Birds’ behavioural adapta- For the Birds tions are equally important to their survival in extreme heat. By Jane Heintzman These include: • panting like dogs and other As we head into the late fall woodpeckers, American mammals to dissipate heat. and the long winter, when goldfinches, house finch- In particularly hot condi- migrant songbirds have head- es, flocks of black-capped tions, panting becomes more ed south to their warmer win- chickadees, common grack- intense, and birds open their tering grounds, it’s a special les, European starlings, bills even wider to speed up (if wistful) pleasure to look common ravens, several the cooling process; back on the wealth of song- great blue herons flying • reduced activity levels, bird species that inhabited overhead between Jacques lying low in the hottest part our region from May to early Cartier Park and the Rideau of the day (like their human September. In Ottawa, 2018 River, mallards, double- Photo by Amy-Jane Lawes counterparts!) Black skimmer. was the Year of the Warbler, crested cormorants, ring- • recourse to shade and water with myriad species settling billed and herring gulls and the back door), great crested the sand at Hanlan’s Point on sources, including backyard in for the breeding season. (of course) Canada geese in flycatchers, ruby-throated Toronto Island. Four of the bird baths which have been The Britannia Conservation disagreeably large numbers. hummingbirds, Northern eggs hatched in late June, busy places throughout the Area was reportedly a partic- A highlight was our resident flickers, hairy- and downy and if the chicks survive long past steamy summer; ular spot for warblers, where group of Northern cardinals woodpeckers, turkey vul- enough to fend for them- • soaring to high altitudes more than a dozen species and blue jays which nested tures, blue jays, com- selves, it will be the first time where air temperatures are could reliably be spotted on very close by and have been mon terns, common loons since 1934 that piping plovers dramatically cooler; a single excursion. Topping with us from April to the time (including a tuneful breeding have successfully bred on the • puffing out feathers and this list was the Cape May of writing in September. pair in the bay next to ours), island. Fingers crossed! fluttering their wings to take Our Georgian Bay, Ont. vis- advantage of cooling breezes, warbler, 50 of which were common mergansers (one How birds beat the heat sighted on one occasion in its proved surprisingly “bird- brave female had at least 30 and holding their wings out mid-August. Visit ofnc.ca/ light” in comparison with pre- young in tow), ring-billed As temperatures soared into away from their bodies to recent-bird-sightings for a vious summers. Thankfully and herring gulls and black- the high 30s this summer, release heat and allow cir- summary of this summer’s our cottage is sufficiently capped chickadees. most of us managed to escape culating air to cool their hot birding highlights. far south of Parry Sound to Disappointingly, we the pounding heat by retreat- skin; In our own local birding have avoided the devastating encountered only a handful ing to the comfort of air-con- • urohydrosis, a fancy name excursions in June and early effects of the Parry Sound of great blue herons, one ditioning. But few of us are for urinating on their bare July, we encountered an wildfire, so smoke was not of which was spotted by likely to have given a thought legs to cool off through evap- eclectic mix of species, many a factor in keeping down the our bird-savvy, six-year-old to the bird population, strug- oration; of them turning up in large bird population. However, great-nephew, Oliver. (Oliver gling to survive the relentless • deflecting solar radiation numbers. Our list includes: numbers seemed relatively was overjoyed by the coinci- heat without recourse to an by turning the lightest part American redstarts, yellow- low, and some species such dence that a great blue heron air-conditioned cocoon. The of their plumage towards the rumped warblers, yellow as the wood thrush, her- had flown over his bright majority do survive, however, sun on hot days to reflect heat warblers, common yellow- mit thrush, common yel- blue kayak while he was pad- largely thanks to a number away from their bodies, and throats, palm warblers, lowthroat, black and white dling home!) The osprey nest of physical and behavioural • moving their breeding Eastern wood pewees, warbler, mallard and black opposite our dock was again adaptations which combine ranges to cooler, more north- Northern mockingbirds, duck didn’t turn up at all. active this year, with a single to help ward off heat stroke, erly latitudes. gray catbirds (including one Our limited tally included noisy chick surviving the sea- which can lead to brain dam- In light of the extraordi- hungry fellow which I found a smattering of the regu- son to fledge and depart by age and death. narily hot conditions that rooting around at the bottom lars, such as white-throated mid-August. Birds start with several dis- prevailed in most of Ontario of a garbage bin in the park!), sparrows, song sparrows, On our August long-week- advantages, as they lack sweat this summer, it seemed espe- great crested flycatchers, yellow-rumped warblers, end on Brackley Beach in glands to facilitate cooling cially anomalous that at least ruby- and golden-crowned pine warblers, ovenbirds, Prince Edward Island, many perspiration, and their normal two dozen snowy owls were kinglets, clouds of chip- red-eyed vireos, Eastern of the regulars were in evi- body temperatures are com- found summering in the ping sparrows, song spar- phoebes (nesting close to the dence, including song spar- paratively high (around 40 southern and eastern parts of rows, white-crowned spar- house, and on several occa- rows, white-throated spar- degrees Celsius). Moreover, the province – as close to rows, downy and pileated sions lurking right outside rows, yellow-rumped war- their high metabolic rate Ottawa as Trenton. According blers, blue jays, American and peripatetic habits gener- robins, common ravens, ate even more body heat that killdeer, great blue herons has to be kept under control (though only a few), a com- in hot weather. On the plus mon loon, ring-billed- and side, they have a number of herring gulls and an osprey physical characteristics that with two extremely large assist in the cooling process, chicks, occupying a former notably: bald eagle’s nest at the park • rapid respiration rates that entrance. Disappointingly, enable them to dissipate heat a number of our favourite through regular breathing; species were not around this • bare skin patches on their year, notably bald eagles, legs, feet and faces to allow majestic black-backed gulls greater heat loss than in areas and piping- and semi-pal- covered with plumage (in mated plovers. some cases, birds can swell In Ontario, piping plover those patches to cool off more conservationists were heart- quickly); • enlarged bills, especially ened this year when a breed- Photo by Amy-Jane Lawes Photo by Louise Imbeault in tropical species such as A bald crow undergoing a normal fall molt. ing pair turned up to nest on Juvenile Piping plover. October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 25 Ottawa River. These hand- some woodpeckers are a gift to amateur birders, thanks to their distinctive white tail feathers which are readily visible in flight, combined with their habit of feeding on, or close to, the ground. At this time of year, there are regular reports of bald birds, notably northern cardinals and blue jays. Unsettling though it is to see the beau- ty of these striking species marred by a scaly, feather- less top knot, in the case of Photo by Mike Leveille blue jays and northern cardi- Sora. nals, it’s considered a normal occurrence and not generally Warm weather slows fall to ornithologists at Cornell a symptom of illness. Rather, migration University, this behavior was it may be a result of a rapid Photo by Amy-Jane Lawes unprecedented, as the snow- The continuing warm weath- Cape May Warbler. ies would normally be much er in Ottawa seems to have farther north, scattered from slowed down the fall migra- to infestations. In most cases, She was also pleased to add Nunavut to Alaska to north- tion, and many migrant spe- the birds appear to bounce a Philadelphia vireo to her ern Greenland. cies are still in evidence back relatively quickly, with garden list for the summer of It’s unclear why the owls around the region. In mid- a full regrowth of head feath- 2018. remained in the south this September, two dozen war- ers within a few weeks. At the Macoun Marsh off year. One theory is that their bler species were spotted in Reports from our readers St. Laurent Boulevard, Mike unusually successful breed- the area, along with assorted Our Val-des-Monts, Que. Leveille reports that sora and ing seasons of recent years flycatchers, wrens and spar- birding reporter Amy-Jane Virginia rail chicks have may have resulted in a mini rows. In our neighbourhood Lawes has had numerous been a highlight of late sum- there is still plenty of action, mer. population explosion, cre- birding adventures this sum- including flocks of chip- Phil’s Avian Bistro propri- ating summer crowding up mer. On an excursion to the ping sparrows, American Huntsville, Ont. area, Amy etor Philip Macadam has north that pushed some birds goldfinches, house finches, had his work cut out this out in a southerly direc- spotted a fledgling northern black-capped chickadees, saw-whet owl in Algonquin summer, keeping his four tion. Thankfully, those that white-breasted nuthatches, feeding stations and four braved the Ontario oven were Park, along with upland blue jays, gray catbirds sandpipers and a loggerhead water sources replenished for observed to be adroit at the and Northern cardinals. a continuous influx of avian cooling tricks such as pant- shrike in the Carden Alvar, I’ve also spotted numerous Ont. area. In mid-August, visitors. It seems the bistro ing and opening out wings, as Northern (Yellow-shafted) she headed for Long Island, has become a destination eat- described above. flickers in my rambles by the Photo by Amy-Jane Lawes New York, where she spent ery and spa for the feathered Fledgling Northern Saw-whet. a memorable morning on a population in the area, with beach with hundreds of nest- a regular clientele of up to ing black skimmers – “so eight species in the early eve- fall molt which affects many striking and full of personal- nings (avian Happy Hour?). juvenile birds as a precursor ity!” There were also large Among his visitors were to acquiring their first adult flocks of sanderlings, several Northern cardinals (includ- winter plumage. species of tern and tiny pip- ing one bald-headed indi- It could also result from ing plovers, a first for Amy vidual), a red-breasted nut- feather mites, lice, or an and an enchanting experi- hatch, white breasted nut- environmental or nutritional ence. She says: “at one point, hatches, American robins, factor, in which case there we had two young birds run- Gray Catbirds, American are likely to be growths or a ning circles around us as we redstarts, American gold- scabby coating on the bird’s sat on the beach!” finches, house finches, pur- skin. Some ornithologists Back home, Amy reports ple finches, Blue Jays, chip- subscribe to this theory on waves of warblers pass- ping sparrows, a smattering the grounds that the bird’s ing through, notably black- of rock doves (aka pigeons) head is the one spot on its throated green, Cape May, and downy woodpeckers Photo by Mike Leveille body which it’s unable to bay-breasted, Northern mining the riches of the pea- Virginia rail chick. preen, and is thus vulnerable parula and yellow-rumped. nut feeder. Page 26 New Edinburgh News October 2018 Prepare your shelves for the 57th annual RPPS Book Fair By Adrienne Blair, RPPS Book Fair Committee Our students are extra-excit- ed about the 2018 Rockcliffe Park Public School Book Fair. Tasked with voting on a theme, they overwhelming- ly chose graphic novels and comic books! (For the uninitiated, a graph- ic novel is a self-contained story told primarily in illustra- tions, usually laid out in pan- els, like a comic. It’s a format so appealing and accessible that such bestselling series as Harry Potter, Percy Jackson and the Olympians and the Babysitter’s Club have recently gotten the graphic novel treatment. And more mature fans of gorgeous illus- tration and thoughtful story- Photo by Christina Leadlay telling will find lots to love in Students chose graphic novels and comic books as the theme of this year’s RPPS Book Fair, Nov. 2-4. graphic novels, too.) The RPPS Book Fair wel- comes thousands of avid there are new finds each and fundraiser and one of our flow not only back to RPPS, enter off Springfield Road readers over three days. every day – lots of savvy community’s most anticipat- but also to other area schools near Buena Vista). Visitors can browse through shoppers make repeat visits ed annual events. Volunteers in the form of grants to sup- For more information more than 50,000 donated over the weekend. Children from the school and com- port literacy efforts and other on hours, location and titles in every genre, as well are always busy at our Craft munity work more than 4,000 essential programs. volunteer opportunities, as magazines, DVDs, CDs, Corner and folks drop in to hours each year to make The 57th annual RPPS Book visit rockcliffeparkbookfair. vinyl, puzzles and board our Café for tasty snacks and Book Fair happen. It’s a big Fair will take place November com; on Facebook: games – all at great prices. even hot lunch and dinner job, with enormous benefits: 2–4, 2018 in the Rockcliffe RockcliffeParkBookFair Busy community volunteers options. Book Fair 2017 raised more Park Public School gymna- or follow us on Twitter: @ restock shelves regularly, so Book Fair is RPPS’s chief than $50,000. These proceeds sium (Queen Juliana Hall – rppsbookfair. October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 27 Enjoy the fall colours while helping the Ottawa hospital By Lee Stach In 1999, a few cancer survi- vors from Blackburn Hamlet decided to celebrate life by taking a long walk through the Hamlet. Eventually, the walk became a yearly event. More and more people joined, and in 2012 the Blackburn Hamlet Cancer Chase was officially launched. On Oct. 14, 2018, the Cancer Chase will be back in its seventh year. The Cancer Chase will be held at the Hornet’s Nest soccer club- house at 1660 Bearbrook Rd. The Chase is a 5K fun walk/ run that takes place through a beautiful portion of the National Capital Commission Greenbelt Pathway known as Green’s Creek. Green’s Creek is well known in the City for its unusual geology and gor- Photo by Enroh Designs geous walking trails. Given The Blackburn Hamlet Cancer Chase, a fun 5km walk/run, will take place Oct. 14. the time of year during which the fun walk/run will take place, the fall colours should munity. The Ottawa Hospital You can become part of our form and raise funds yourself. Chase), our Instagram (@ and its satellite locations be in full display, likely mak- Cancer Chase team and vol- No matter how you choose blackburnhamletcancerchase) have completed more than unteer to help out the day of ing the Cancer Chase one of to participate, we hope to or our website (cancerchase. 226,000 cancer care visits, the event. You can participate the most beautiful walk/runs see much of Ottawa East out com). We’ve got lots of including more than 40,000 as a walker or runner. You in the City. enjoying this wonderful com- ways to keep in touch, so chemotherapy treatments and can sign up through our web- The goal of the Blackburn munity event. please follow us along as more than 70,000 radiation site – cancerchase.com – or Hamlet Cancer Chase is To learn more, check we plan this amazing event. treatments. Last year alone, you can register the day of on to raise funds for can- out our Facebook page Questions? Drop us a line at more than 200 cutting-edge site. Be one of the first 100 cer research, right here in cancer trials were held in an paid registrants and receive (Blackburn Hamlet Cancer [email protected]. Ottawa. All funds raised are effort to find new, innovative a “swag bag” full of good- donated directly to the Ottawa ways to deliver better cancer ies from generous local busi- Hospital Foundation. The care. We hope that by meet- nesses. Ottawa Hospital Foundation ing our fundraising goal we Don’t want to walk or run? is doing great work here in can help the Ottawa Hospital Come out to the event and bid our community and making Foundation and the Ottawa on some of the great items impacts worldwide, particu- Hospital Cancer Centre get in our silent auction. Enjoy larly in the field of cancer one step closer to finding a some delicious beverages research. With a 40 per cent cure to this terrible disease. from local businesses and increase in cancer expected There are lots of ways cheer on the Chasers. You in the next 15 years, it is to help us meet our goal. can also request a donation important that the Ottawa Hospital Foundation gets the much-needed funds required to continue to serve our com-

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www.newedinburgh.ca newednews NewEdinburghCA Page 28 New Edinburgh News October 2018 Fern Hill students return to fun fall activities By Lyne Robinson It is hard to believe that one month of school has already gone by. September’s jitters have now settled, and the rou- tine is down pat. At Fern Hill, all students from preschool to Grade 8 have had a fun-filled month and are looking for- ward to many more activities throughout the year. Fern Hill School’s core programs, which incorporate frequent hands-on learning experiences, are well under- way and are complemented by field trips to provide valu- able life experiences. In the first month of school, the grade 6–8 students have had the opportunity to go on a three-day camping trip, whilst grades 4–5 participated in archery games, and grades 1–3 mastered martial arts. Community events con- tinue to be an essential part of the Fern Hill experience. Two such events also took place in September. The Welcome Back Barbecue pro- Photo courtesy Fern Hill School vided an opportunity for the Fern Hill students discuss how cancer affects the community ahead of the annual Terry Fox Run. families and teachers at Fern Hill School to connect and and contribute to their greater my sister, my grandma, my Association cross-country is Halloween, when ghosts, exchange in a relaxed setting, friend’s mother or for Terry running meet, takes place on goblins, witches and fair- while the children enjoyed community. In preparation Fox himself,” all of them Oct. 4. It is a non-competi- ies roam the hallways of the themselves in the school yard. for this wonderful event, the understanding that the ail- tive event that supports health school. The yearly Terry Fox School children are sensitized to Day Run on Sept. 27 is anoth- the cause. They are asked to ment Terry Fox had affects and happiness. Students run Fern Hill School is a private er excellent opportunity for reflect and identify why they more people than they know. between 2.5–3 km (depend- school in New Edinburgh. It the students in Grades 1–8 to have decided to participate Children of all grades recog- ing on age), and everyone has a long tradition of nur- participate in raising money in the run. Many children nize that “Together we can goes home with a smile and a turing young minds to pre- for the Terry Fox Foundation do so for “my grandfather, make a difference!” pumpkin! pare tomorrow’s leaders. With October now here, it Students also look for- Fern Hill School’s pedagogi- is time for the fall activi- ward to their annual hike in cal approach continuously ties such as the pumpkin run, Gatineau Park to learn about evolves to provide high- fall rhapsody and Halloween. and experience the magic quality educational programs The Pumpkin Run, an Ottawa of fall. The most anticipat- enriched with a wide range of Independent Schools Athletic ed celebration of October extracurricular activities. October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 29 First-hand advice on moving on and moving in By Ann Jackson all right on the day does not Other considerations: know that someone here will ent state of medical technol- I have been thinking about cut it. If you do not think • What is the cost? Be clear respond if I need help. ogy, you need to be specific my recent experience moving ahead, you will inevitably be about what is covered in the Another concern is the effect about which procedures you into a retirement residence. taken by surprise by an unan- basic fee. Are charges for moving into a residence will do not wish to undergo. Your Making this move is probably ticipated event which may other services clearly delin- have on your perception of relatives should be clear on one of the last major deci- propel you in an unexpected eated? your income. What you pay this matter as well. sions of my life. No wonder direction. • What is their policy con- seems like a lot of money. Lastly, cut yourself some I was hesitant and spent con- This does not mean some- cerning housing people as This is true, if you do not bear slack. If you plan a move siderable time resisting the thing labouriously written up, they become increasingly in mind the number of items in a certain period of time... idea. but an internal conversation impaired? Do they offer ser- that the fee covers! It takes double it! It takes much lon- For many people, there is and sharing with close family vices for people who develop a while to get used to a flow ger than you think to get not much time to contemplate and friends. It also helps to dementia? of expenses so different from organized. the decision. Circumstances explore the immediate neigh- • Is the facility near your your previous one. Moving is a stressful busi- propel us into a situation bourhood for local retirement family and friends? And are There are all sorts of ways ness and you will be stressed where a decision cannot be homes. Go for a visit! They these people made welcome of cutting back on expenses. when you arrive at your new made slowly. If you are in will be delighted to offer you to visit whenever they wish? Going out to lunch becomes home. Get the basic furni- hospital and cannot go home lunch and a tour. While there, • Are there shops and phar- less attractive. We share ture and clothes settled. The and must be discharged, your newspapers and magazines. boxes of non-essential items relatives may need to make can wait until you are ready a snap decision. If you can Making this move is probably one of the last major to tackle them! Don’t forget afford, it a residence could be to mark them clearly. the best answer. decisions of my life. No wonder I was hesitant... There will be lots of new For me, there were many people to talk to. Take time interim solutions before my resisting the idea. to get to know the other resi- final decision. I had had a dents and staff. Not all will be ten-year period of ever- soul mates, but be pleasant to increasing difficulty getting consider not only the general macies, restaurants and doc- all, and more discriminating organization of the facility, tors’ offices nearby? We buy less wine as it is with those who may become about, taking care of the offered every evening with apartment, grocery shopping, but also the demeanour of • Does the programming closer friends in the long run. the staff. Are they cheerful cover a wide range of inter- supper. A residence is a small com- etc. I had a great deal of help Another important consid- from my daughter who lives and helpful? Do they look ests (bingo, films, exercise, munity with all quirks and harassed? Do the people who excursions, lectures)? Is input eration that the residences interests of the wider envi- nearby, as well as from my require is the legal status receive you give you enough sought from residents on an ronment. son-in-law who took me to of your relatives. Do they appointments at the drop of a time to ask questions? Do ongoing basis as interests Enjoy your new home! have power of attorney? Do Ann Jackson has lived in hat. I have been very lucky in they have appropriate litera- change? you have a will which states Beechwood Village since this regard. Not everyone is ture you can take home to Also consider the needs of clearly how you wish your 1990, first on what is now so lucky. read? Is there a contact per- your close family. They may end of life care to be con- DesRosiers Street and then I could also afford the son you can reach if you have be spending a lot of time ducted? Remember that a sin- move, which is not the case further questions? worrying about your safety. gle statement which specifies in a condo at 40 Landry. For for many people. With the Many people (including This was one thing I tended “No extraordinary measures” the past three years, she has coming increase in the over- myself) have had the experi- to underplay, focusing too is insufficient. With the pres- been at the New Edinburgh eighty crowd, there is a loom- ence of a short stay. I was in much on my own needs and Retirement Residence. ing crisis in the housing and my present residence at least desires. Remember that most care of this large population twice for respite care after of our children are mid-career Deadline demographic. an operation. The residences in a job market that is nei- There are a number of encourage a short stay before ther secure nor particularly for the next issue of the important things in this deci- making a final decision. This improving. They can only New Edinburgh News sion-making process. The will help you make up your do so much. I know it is a most critical is having a plan. mind. Can you see yourself great relief to my daughters, Trusting to everything being happy in such a setting? when they go out of town, to November 10 Page 30 New Edinburgh News October 2018 Public to choose art installation for landmark bell tower By Jane Heintzman Construction, managed by contest remains open until ModBox Developments The Lake Partnership Inc. Oct. 31, 2018. (Direct contest announced a “Top the Tower” (TLPI), is well underway at questions to artcontest@ art contest in late summer, Beechwood and St. Charles, modbox.ca) inviting local residents and where the new St. Charles Evaluation criteria for sub- artists to submit design ideas Market Development is about missions include: for an art installation to be to emerge from a deep pit • connection to St. Charles placed in the former church’s in the ground around the Church or the Vanier com- historic bell tower. The artist heritage church building. A munity; with the winning submission construction milestone was • originality; will be awarded $25,000 to marked by the recent arriv- • design integration with the design and build their cre- al of the crane, which now overall project; and ation. towers above the site, domi- • durability for outdoor use. The bell tower has long nating the local landscape. Local residents are wel- been a local landmark, and Fifty-six high-end residential come to engage in the process for many decades, the bell units, including three town- even if they’re not artistically was rung to gather the church homes, are planned for the inclined. The public will be congregation and to celebrate new mixed-use complex, and invited to vote on the top five special occasions. When the about 70 per cent of the units candidates on Facebook – @ church was deconsecrated in have now been sold. The stcharlesmarket – and you 2014, the bell was removed church itself is to be reimag- can follow the progress of by former parishioners. But ined as a food-focused com- the contest online at #topth- in recognition of its historic munity venue, with details to etower. role, ModBox is undertaking be worked out in the months to install a new art fixture ahead. to mark the new era about Visit stcharlesmarket.ca/ to unfold in this community art-contest for details and gathering space. submission requirements. The

Deadline Support your local for the next issue of the businesses! New Edinburgh News Photo by Louise Imbeault With work now underway at the former St. Charles church (pic- Tell them you saw tured in July), developer ModBox has launched an art contest, seek- their ad in the November 10 ing to fill the space where the bell used to reside. New Edinburgh News. October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 31 Successful performance inspired by love of guide dogs and the arts By Karen Bailey for the Blind (CGDB), I met guide dog, and Kim learned When you see a well-behaved Kim. Born blind, Kim was about the puppy stage in a guide dog for the blind walk- performing stories about her guide dog’s life. ing with their handler along life with working guide dogs Our shared love of guide crowded streets, do you ever at an Ottawa Storytellers’ dogs and the arts organically wonder: “How was this dog event in the ByWard Market. led us to a creative collabo- raised? What’s life like work- I’d never met a blind per- ration. I began a series of ing with a guide dog?” son before, so listening to paintings of Stanley, our sec- These questions were Kim’s stories of her experi- ond guide dog pup, engaging colourfully answered in ences with a working guide in activities that mirror his Raising Stanley/Life with dog helped me understand the future working life and his Tulia at the Great Canadian importance of raising a guide playtime with Tulia, as well Theatre Company (GCTC) dog puppy. as my friendship with Kim. this summer. Audiences at Sixteen months later, fol- Kim developed stories based eight sold-out shows found lowing a steep canine training on her experiences with the out just what goes into rais- curve as new “puppy walk- four guide dogs she has han- ing and working with a guide ers” (the term for those who dled: Gwenny, Margaret, Gia dog in a theatrical experi- raise guide dog puppies), and Tulia. ence made up of storytell- Weston left us for CGDB. In a captivating, humorous ing, paintings, video, original I missed having a four- and heart-rending 80-minute music and a live dog on stage. legged furry companion in monologue, Kim performed stories live at the GCTC stu- dio. Tulia lay curled up in a dog bed on the stage next to her. New Edinburgh resident Trudy Wohlleben created a special effects video of my paintings that was projected on the wall in large format behind Kim as she performed. Voice-over audio description Photo by Joan Anderson of these paintings integrat- Kim Kilpatrick and her guide dog, Tulia. ed seamlessly with the sto- rytelling. Angela Schleihauf composed original music for Sign Language interpreter for venues in Ontario and across the production. All 29 of my the deaf, audio description of Canada. Visit our website for paintings were displayed in the paintings, and Braille and future dates: raisingstanley. the Fritzi Gallery outside the large-print labels. com. studio theatre, and a video A book with reproductions Karen Bailey is a former of our creative process by of all 29 paintings, personal MainWorks artist whose Armin Badzak was shown in anecdotes by Kim and me, a studio was located in the the gallery area. director’s note by Bronwyn former Crichton Cultural One of our goals was to cre- and a forward by curator Petra Community Centre at 200 ate a production that would Halkes is available for $25 Crichton St. Kim Kilpatrick be a model for accessibility in from karen@karenbailey. has offered workshops at the the arts. We developed a truly ca or raisingstanley@gmail. CCCC prior to the sale of the accessible experience for all com. building in 2011, and more ages and abilities, including We intend to bring a recently has been a regu- audio description, Braille and travelling version of Raising lar participant to Rockcliffe large print programs, two per- Stanley/Life with Tulia (minus Park Public School’s annual Painitng by Karen Bailey the original paintings) to other Authors Workshops. Kim and Tulia, Karen and Stanley. formances with an American

In my artistic practice, I my studio at the Rectory Art paint behind-the-scenes House on Murray Street. As workers and under-recog- an antidote, a year and a half nized people. I opted for after we first met, I invited new subject matter when Kim and her guide dog Tulia inspired by a platinum blonde to visit my studio to sit for Labrador Retriever named a double portrait. My main Stanley and sidestepped into motive was to have Tulia, a multimedia collaboration Kim’s black Lab, spend time with blind storyteller Kim at the studio. Of course, Kim Kilpatrick and her guide dog was part of the package, too. Tulia. Together with director What I didn’t know at the Bronwyn Steinberg we cre- time was that Kim had no ated an original and ground- interest in visual art. During breaking production with our portrait sessions, as I accessibility at its heart. explained my process to Kim, In 2011, when my hus- she was surprised to discover band Iain and I were wait- that storytelling and visual art ing to receive our first share a similar creative pro- pup (Weston III, a Black cess. Through our conversa- Labrador Retriever) to raise tions I gained a sense of what for Canadian Guide Dogs it’s like to live with a trained Page 32 New Edinburgh News October 2018 Three days, eight homes and one grateful hospice: Homes By Hospice Care Ottawa to two special holiday stops: If you love architecture, The Holiday PopUp Shop, design and the festive holiday and the Holiday Bake-Off season, you’re in for a treat! and Handmade Bazaar. The Homes for the Holidays Holiday PopUp Shop will be has become an annual tradi- located in the residence of tion for many to get into the the Ambassador of Ireland to holiday spirit. In its sixteenth Canada, located on the corner year, this event will see many of Park Road and Springfield people trekking through the Avenue in Rockcliffe Park. city during the weekend of Exclusive gifts, including a Nov. 16–18 to get a glimpse selection of specialty foods, inside eight exquisite homes will be available. Visitors beautifully decorated by will be able to enjoy a com- some of Ottawa’s top local plimentary refreshment at the florists and designers. Coffee Stop while they get Guests purchase a $50 a head-start on their holiday Homes for the Holidays tick- shopping as they browse the et booklet which grants them selection from local business- access to eight tour homes es and artisans – a portion of located throughout the city, the proceeds will be donated including two in Rockcliffe to Hospice Care Ottawa. Photo by Brian Hum Park: 336 Minto Pl. and 582 The Holiday Bake-Off and 336 Minto Place, Rockcliffe Park Mariposa Ave. During the Handmade Bazaar – locat- Presented by: Hobin Architecture three-day tour, ticket hold- ed at the Ruddy-Shenkman Decorated by: Mill Street Florist ers will have the opportunity Hospice at 110 McCurdy Dr. to walk through each home, in Kanata – will give visi- Built in the late 1920s, 336 Minto Pl. underwent a complete reconstruction last year and, view the stunning architec- tors the opportunity to vote respectful of the City of Ottawa’s strict heritage guidelines, was transformed into a luxurious, ture, see the gorgeous décor on their favourite edible cre- modern home in Rockcliffe Park. Initially the residence was a centre hall, four-bedroom home. and get ideas for dressing up ations and provide a unique But with the professional direction and design of Hobin Architects, it now boasts a grand their own spaces. shopping experience. Guests entrance with floor-to-ceiling windows and a main staircase relocated to the front of the house. “Year after year, I am can shop the vast array of The sunporch has a new life as a study with full street view. The original garage is now a beau- astounded by the creative hand-crafted goods, and tiful open porch with a stone fireplace, overlooking the backyard pool. The lower level, which décor,” said Sharon Lalonde, 100 per cent of sales will features a full family room, extra bedroom, and full gym, completes the home’s fine reflection Chair of Homes for the go directly to Hospice Care of design and function. With the help of 2H Interior Design many elements of the home have Holidays 2018. “The homes Ottawa. been designed with both a modern, busy family and “empty nesters” in mind. we have selected are strik- “We are so grateful to the ing on their own, but I can’t homeowners who graciously sponsors, advertisers, ven- and end-of-life care to those for Hospice Care Ottawa,” wait to see them after the open up their homes and to the dors, donors and ticket hold- living with a life-limiting said Lisa Sullivan, Executive florists and designers work florists for their time, talents ers, we could not host this illness and their loved ones Director. “It is thanks to our their magic!” and materials,” said Susan important event.” – nearly 1,500 individuals generous community and In addition to the eight McIntosh, Manager, Fund The chief goal of the event annually. more than 500 event volun- decorated tour homes, ticket Development at Hospice is to raise funds for Hospice “Homes for the Holidays teers that we can raise funds holders will also have access Care Ottawa. “Without their Care Ottawa, an organization has become a holiday tradi- which allow us to continue generosity, along with our that provides free palliative tion and a critical fundraiser to provide our programs and services.” Tour ticket booklets are now on sale online and at various locations across Ottawa for $50 each. Ticketholders can visit each home, the Holiday PopUp Shop and the Holiday Bake-Off and Handmade Bazaar over the three days. Get into the holiday spirit while supporting Hospice Care Ottawa. For more infor- mation, or to purchase tick- ets, visit hospicecareottawa. ca or call 613-260-2906 ext. 222. Want to see your ad here? Contact Louise at nen-ads@ hotmail.com October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 33 for the Holidays returns November 16-18

Photo by Brian Hum Photo by Brian Hum 582 Mariposa Avenue, Rockcliffe Park • Special Holiday Stop • Presented by: BMO Wealth Management, Private Banking 291 Park Road, Rockcliffe Park Decorated by: Karen Grand, Grand Expectations and Scrim’s Florist Holiday PopUp Shop and Coffee Stop Built in 1927 in the Old Village of Rockcliffe Park and named “The Wake Presented by: Hulse, Playfair & McGarry Funeral and Cremation Services Robin” after the red trillium, this classic three-storey home incorporates his- The Holiday PopUp Shop is located at the Official Residence of the Irish torically correct cedar shakes, copper gutters, and accents throughout. The Ambassador to Canada in Rockcliffe Park. Get a head-start on your holiday charming and spacious main floor begins with an inviting foyer leading to the shopping with our wonderful selection of unique gifts and specialty food main floor principal rooms on a scale suited to formal entertaining. Gracious items. Ticketholders may visit as often as they wish: browse, shop and enjoy details abound, from marble floors, coffered ceilings, and solid white oak complimentary refreshments in at the Coffee Stop from 10 a.m.–4 p.m. doors and floors, to a spacious state-of-the-art-kitchen any family would appreciate. And as an added delight, there are a few “hidden surprises” waiting to be discovered. Page 34 New Edinburgh News October 2018 MacKay concert series presents colourful chamber music with French flair By Carolyn Bowker The MacKay United Church Chamber Concert Series con- tinues its fall program Oct. 13 with a delightful program of “Musique française” for flute and piano with Gertrude Létourneau and Catherine Donkin. Gertrude Létourneau is a flutist and singer who has performed across Canada to audiences of all ages. She was a finalist at the com- petition “Ma Première Place Des Arts 2017” in Montreal. She has released two CDs: Habanera for flute and guitar with Garry Elliott, and his- toires d’amour… for voice and piano. She has given con- certs throughout the Ottawa area and since 2000 has been a musician and singer with the Perley and Rideau Veterans’ Health Centre where she has won accolades for her work Gertrude Létourneau. Photo by lilifoto Catherine Donkin. Photo: John W. MacDonald Photography using music with seniors. Gertrude has been described as one Ottawa’s great gems as tional subtleties and musi- “was perfect, exciting, with yourself a memorable and is a Performance Instructor a flutist and a musician. One cal nuance. Past president of great tone colours and finely invigorating experience – go for Carleton University’s Ottawa reviewer has praised the Ottawa Flute Association controlled wild abandon. The hear a recital with Gertrude Music Department and main- her ability to play with an Létourneau. You’ll thank tains a busy private teaching appropriate tone colour Olga Ijewliw has also praised next time she plays, promise yourself.” studio, with some students that brings out the emo- Gertrude’s playing saying it yourself that you will give Catherine Donkin is attaining recognition nation- an active teacher and per- ally and internationally. former in Ottawa. She Gertrude and Catherine will holds a Bachelor of Music play music for flute and piano degree from the University by Debussy, Ravel, Fauré, of Alberta, and a master’s Chaminade, Sancan, Bozza degree from the University and Tulou, in what promises of Ottawa, both in piano per- to be a memorable concert by formance. Her career high- two gifted performers. lights include a performance The concert will take at Carnegie Hall, and another place Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the Grieg International at MacKay United Church, Piano Competition, when 39 Dufferin Rd. Tickets are she performed in the Duo $25, $20 for seniors, $15 for Rideau piano duet. She is also students; available at Books a chamber music performer on Beechwood, The Leading who plays locally. Catherine Note, or at the door. October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 35

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Marathon Weekend 33,000 Runners Graced Our City Streets. Early Morning Treat Cardinal Whistles; Enjoy Your Canada Day! A Hot Humid Day Evening Thunder Shower Affords No Relief. Sunny Clear Morning Cardinal Welcomes the Day: Enjoy the Summer!. Muggy Days and Nights Quiet Raindrops Fall to Earth Dry Ground Laps Them Up. Red Hot Air Balloon Moves Under Cloud Dappled Sky Jet Streams Point the Way Mid Week Fireworks Bright New Moon Competes, Then Hides Feels It Is Too Much. Hot Days, Cooler Nights Harvest Moon Lights Up the Night Bright Sunrise Follows Page 36 New Edinburgh News October 2018 Linden House to stage Canadian play full of heart and humour By Janet Uren to stage an annual play with called For the Pleasure of Arguably, I lost my mind humour, ideas and a joyful Seeing Her Again by legend- some years ago when I decid- vision of what it means to be ary Montreal-based play- ed to produce “a play.” I human. wright Michel Tremblay. didn’t know in 2007 that I Every year, we look for This is a Canadian classic, was about to found a compa- a play that lives up to that written by one of the most ny that would still be produc- vision. It is never easy, but talented and important of our ing 12 years later. In fact, it last year I think we hit the playwrights. Tremblay con- surprised me when the found- ball out of the park with ceived this work to honour ing director – George Stonyk Enchanted April. Yes, it was his mother, and it is the story – asked me all those years funny. It also had a beautiful of a relationship essential to ago what we should name set and wonderful costumes. his development as an artist. the company. Suppressing The actors were talented and So what if it’s not British, assured. Most importantly, it the impulse to ask, “What isn’t a drawing comedy and was a play that had heart. It has the simplest of sets and company?” I joined him in was a play that talked about costuming? I love this play a brainstorming session the need to “choose” joy. for the same reasons that I that eventually gave us the So what’s next? The curtain loved Glorious! or Enchanted “Linden House Theatre.” The had hardly rung down in 2017 April. I love the voluble name came from a big lin- than we had already start- eccentricity of the central den tree in front of George’s ed asking ourselves, “What character. I love its hilarity. house in Lindenlea, and it are we going to do next? I love it because it speaks to felt rooted – literally – in the Maybe...,” we said, “it’s time me about what it means to be neighbourhood. It also came for something new?” For 11 human. Like all the best of from the idea of growth and years now, Linden House has our previous plays at Linden beauty. been presenting plays drawn House, Tremblay’s work has Even if I did just happen to from some of the best classic enormous heart and humour, found a theatre company, sort comedies of the British stage. and it is written by an artist of by accident, at least I knew Perhaps you have seen some of impressive skill and depth. the kind of plays I wanted to of them: Lettice & Lovage, For the Pleasure of Seeing offer. Comedy – witty, intel- Blythe Spirit, Glorious! Her Again will be presented Poster by Karenna Boychuk ligent, sophisticated comedy Without abandoning the orig- at the Elmwood Theatre (261 by some of the best writers inal vision of joyful theatre, I Buena Vista Rd.) with lots p.m.; with Sunday matinees Beechwood (35 Beechwood) ever. The mission of Linden felt that it was time to stretch. of free parking. Performances at 2 p.m. on November 11 and or online at lindenpro.ca. House had to be: “Theatre This year’s play – gasp! will be presented on Nov. 18. Tickets: $25, available Information or reservations for the joy of it!” We set out – is not British. It is a work 9 and 10, 16 and 17 at 7:30 beginning Oct. 6 at Books on at 613-842-4913. October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 37 Two solo shows and holiday art coming to local gallery By Mary Pratte as they sell – and they do sell! The Crichton Street Gallery – she will replace them with is up and running again after equally stunning work. a bit of a holiday during the We hope you will think of dog days of August! us when you are looking for After another fun NEST unusual and interesting local (New Edinburgh Studio Tour) artwork – we have everything event at the gallery and in the from greeting cards to large neighbourhood at the end of oil paintings. If you don’t see September, we are now wel- what you like in the gallery, coming two focus shows in ask us about what the art- October and November, and a ists have available on their group show by the core artists websites or in their studios. in the gallery starting in time If you cannot make it in on for the holidays on Nov. 17. a Saturday, give us a call at Pat Carbonneau explores 613-299-0064 for an appoint- her own journey with her art ment outside gallery hours. in her “Letting Go” show Saturdays Oct. 6, 13 and 20, while Elisabeth Arbuckle Visit The Burgh has a new series of paintings for her show “Reflections,” Online! which will run Saturdays from Oct. 27–Nov. 10. For the most Elisabeth says: “The art I pro- up-to-date news of the duce reflects, through small neighbourhood references or repeated motifs, my many influences.” We Artwork by Pat Carbonneau (including this piece, ‘After the Storm’) will be on display at the Crichton newedinburgh.ca can’t wait to see what these Street Gallery this month. two talented artists will hang at 299 Crichton! We will be open both continues to carry Jennifer Saturdays and Sundays dur- Anne Kelly’s beautiful glass ing the winter holidays, from pieces, and we are thrilled to Nov. 17 through to Dec. 23 announce that Jennifer has for our yearly “Small Gifts agreed to join us as one of of Art” show. Our visitors our core artists! We are very love this time of the year in excited about this: not only the gallery, as they can find a wide variety of work, most will we continue to offer her of which is smaller and less one-of-a-kind art, but it also expensive than some of our means Jennifer will be in the larger pieces. We also have gallery more often, so visitors gift certificates for those who will have a chance to chat don’t quite know what to get with her one on one. Jennifer that special someone. has just brought some in new The Crichton Street Gallery pieces for the fall season, and

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Rideau Sports Centre, 1 hosts a West African dance Music” a dance and music Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17 – For Donald St. Eight-week ses- class for all ages. In lieu of performance commemo- the Pleasure of Seeing Her sions, Saturdays from 2–4 cash, please bring canned rating the 1848 Hungarian Again at Elmwood Theatre, p.m. $120. musicalwellness. items for the Food Bank. Revolution. 261 Buena Vista Rd. 7:30 com/contact or call Lyse 613- Oct. 14 – Canada’s Really Oct. 24 – Cornerstone shel- p.m. $25. lindenpro.ca; 613- 355-9234. Hearts in Tune Cool Space Programme at ter’s capital campaign at 842-4913. Linden House community singing for adults Memorial Hall, 39 Dufferin 373 Princeton Ave. 5:30–8:30 Theatre’s latest performance [email protected] aged 50+ has a new fall ses- Rd. 4–6 p.m. The MacKay p.m. $50. cornerstonewomen. is by Montreal-based play- MacKayBrainery sion of drumming, singing Brainery hosts this fascinat- ca. Cornerstone Women’s wright Michel Tremblay. and meditation. ing programme designed for Shelter celebrates the home- Details, page 36. and silent auction. Oct. 8 – CCC meeting at high-school ages to adults- stretch of its capital cam- Nov. 9 – Silk Scarves the New Edinburgh Park of-any-age, presented by a paign for a new shelter at Nov. 17 – One & Only Arts Workshop at Memorial Hall, and Crafts Fair at Sandy Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave. 25-year veteran who’s been 373 Princeton Ave. This fun- 39 Dufferin Rd. 7–9 p.m. 7:30 p.m. newedinburgh. part of it all! draiser will feature excellent Hill Community Centre, 250 The MacKay Brainery hosts Somerset St. E. 10 a.m.–4 ca/ccc. The public is wel- Oct. 16 – Estate plan- cuisine, beverages and enter- a silk scarves workshop with come to attend the Crichton ning workshop at St. tainment. Details, page 17. Susan Ashbrook. Learn to p.m. oneandonlyartscrafts@ gmail.com. Free admission. Community Council’s month- Bartholomew’s Parish Hall, Oct. 27 – Halloween Howl at create amazing scarves in the ly meeting. 125 MacKay St. 7–9 p.m. the New Edinburgh Park field- colours you want – to keep Sandy Hill’s One & Only Arts Oct. 9 – Ward 13 candi- Free. 613-745-7834 x 115. St. house. 3–5 p.m. The Crichton or to give as gifts. Each par- and Crafts Fair features more dates’ debate at St. Bart’s Bart’s church hosts a work- Community Council’s annual ticipant will create and take than 30 vendors with unique church, 125 MacKay St. shop on funeral and estate Halloween Howl returns with home two scarves. Advance and affordable products. Free 8–9 p.m. Ecology Ottawa, planning featuring Elizabeth a costume parade, spooky sales are mandatory; no walk- parking. Light refreshments the Council of Canadians, Lockhart, lawyer and media- games, creepy crafts, fun ins. will be served for everyone and the community associa- tor, and the Rev. Canon David prizes and more. Nov. 12 – CCC meeting from 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Clunie, Rector of St Bart’s. tions of New Edinburgh and Oct. 28 – A Short Course on at the New Edinburgh Park Nov. 17 – Fall Fair at First Refreshments will be served. Lindenlea host an all-ward 13 Fermentation at Memorial Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave. Unitarian Congregation, 30 Details, page 18. candidates’ debate on climate Hall, 39 Dufferin Rd. 2–4 7:30 p.m. newedinburgh. Cleary Ave. 9:30 a.m.–2:30 change and the environment. Oct. 16 – School Trustee p.m. The MacKay Brainery ca/ccc. The public is wel- p.m. FallFair2018@firstuni- Both incumbent Councillor Candidates Forum in the hosts “Sauerkraut and come to attend the Crichton tarianottawa.ca. It’s the big- Tobi Nussbaum and candi- library, Rockcliffe Park Kimchee: A Short Course on Community Council’s month- gest church bazaar in town! date Peter Heyck will partici- Public School, 350 Buena Fermentation” with Corey ly meeting. pate. Great deals on gently used Vista Rd. 7:30 p.m. RPPS Rabbe who will teach both Nov. 14 – Caelis Academy clothing, books, jewellery, School Council hosts a forum Oct. 13 – Films at the wet and dry methods. Ensemble Concert at electronics and other trea- featuring the three candidates Fieldhouse at the New Southminster United Church, sures. Silent auction, two Edinburgh Park fieldhouse. for public school trustee in NOVEMBER 15 Aylmer Road, 7:30 p.m. Zone 6 Rideau-Rockcliffe/ food venues, knitted items, The Crichton Community Tickets: $30; $15 students. baking and jams. Council hosts a community Alta Vista. Hear from the Nov. 2–4 – Book Fair at ottawabaroque.ca; 613-862- picnic at 6 p.m. followed by a candidates who would like to Rockcliffe Park Public 4106; caelisacademyensem- Nov. 25 – Healthy Holiday 7p.m. screening of the family represent our interests at the School, Queen Juliana Hall, [email protected]. Matthew Cooking at Memorial Hall, 39 film Coco on the east field board through the next four 370 Springfield Rd. rock- Larkin directs the Caelis Dufferin Rd. 2–5 p.m. mack- (indoors in case of inclem- years. cliffeparkbookfair.com; @ Academy Ensemble with [email protected]; face- ent weather). Bring a chair Oct. 17– The History of rppsbookfair; Facebook: the Ottawa Baroque Consort book.com/MacKayBrainery. and blanket and some food Surgery at Memorial Hall, RockcliffeParkBookFair. The in a concert featuring The The MacKay Brainery to share. Free popcorn and 39 Dufferin Rd. 7–9 p.m. The 57th annual used Book Fair Magnificat and other works hosts “Healthy Holiday drinks. MacKay Brainery hosts “The at Rockcliffe Park Public by J. S. Bach. Guest solo- Cooking: Preparation and Oct. 13 – Musique française History of Surgery by a sur- School returns for three days ists include Ellen McAteer Presentation.” Learn from at MacKay United Church, 39 geon.” Bring a friend to hear of amazing books. Details, (soprano), Jean-Philippe experts Nina LePage and Dufferin Rd. 7:30 p.m. $25, Dr. Dennis Pitt share how far page 26. Fortier-Lazure (tenor) and Julie McInnes. Taste what $20 seniors, $15 students. back in time surgery goes and Nov. 3 – Something New Philippe Sly (bass saritone). they cook and depart with MacKay United’s Chamber its fascinating journey to the Edinburgh at Memorial Hall, Nov. 16-18 – Homes for the recipes ready to make your Concert Series continues its present. 39 Dufferin Rd. 10a.m.–3p.m. Holidays at various loca- holidays healthy and deli- fall program with Musique Oct. 21 – Tips for Avoiding Free admission. The fourth tions. hospicecareottawa.ca; cious. française for flute and piano Dementia at Memorial Hall, “Something New Edinburgh” 613-260-2906 x 222. $50. with Gertrude Létourneau and 39 Dufferin Rd. 2–4 p.m. is back, the local craft show Get into the holiday spirit and Nov. 30 – Community Catherine Donkin. Details, The MacKay Brainery hosts where community, artists, support Hospice Care Ottawa Get-together at St. page 34. “Protecting Your Precious and one-of-a-kind craftsman- with a trek through the city to Bartholomew’s Church, 125 MacKay St. 6–8 p.m. Oct. 14 – Blackburn Cancer Brain: Tips for Avoiding ship meet. Featuring over 30 tour inside eight homes beau- $40. Tickets at Eventbrite. Chase at the Hornet’s Nest Alzheimer’s and Dementia” talented artisans and makers tifully decorated by some of soccer clubhouse, 1660 presented by naturopath Dr. selling shop handmade wares Ottawa’s top local florists and com. The Rockcliffe Park Bearbrook Rd. cancerchase. Jan Dorrell. for holiday giving. Door priz- designers. Details, page 32. Residents’ Association com; [email protected]. Oct. 22 – ‘Spirit of Hungary es and food trucks will be Nov. 17 – Christmas Bazaar hosts its annual fund drive Back for its seventh year, the 1848’ at the Canadian available. at Memorial Hall, 39 Dufferin for the Rideau-Rockcliffe Blackburn Cancer Chase is Museum of History Theatre, Nov. 4 – Workshop with Road. 1-4 p.m. MacKay Community Resource Centre. a 5K fun walk/run through 100 Laurier St., Gatineau. Lauren Parsons at Memorial United Church presents its Featuring music from the a beautiful portion of the 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20; Hall, 39 Dufferin Rd. 3–5 Christmas Bazaar, featuring Ottawa Symphony Orchestra, National Capital Commission children $12. centrum- p.m. The MacKay Brainery a bake table, preserves, attic cash bar and silent auction. Greenbelt Pathway. Details, management.org. Hungary hosts author and speaker treasures, accessories and Ticket includes a glass of page. 27. Initiatives Foundation pres- Lauren Parsons, who will give jewellery, a tea room, holly sparkling wine and food. October 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 39

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Photo by Garth Gullekson Kudos to all the folks that helped us cheer on the marathon runners and win top prize as “Best Cheering Station” for this year’s Marathon Race Weekend! It was a blast, and it was all because of the incredible community on Beechwood and at the New Edinburgh Community and Arts Centre! Special thanks to the Malhotra family for the space at 99 Beechwood Ave. and to photographer Garth Gullekson. back in June. Best wishes to have been busy again at the Photo montage by Louise Imbeault the very tired family! intersection of River Lane, Debra Conner celebrated a Thank you to the families of Dufferin Road and Stanley new decade with a bang on Robert Young, Mieke Bos, Avenue. A Little Free Library Aug. 13. Those who packed and Justin Swan for hosting appeared in early September her birthday party at the the River Lane Annual Street and has seen heavy use. Take Photo courtesy Jim Watson’s office Fieldhouse were delighted Party/barbecue/potluck on a book. Share a book. For New Edinburgh’s Graham to see fireworks taking place Sept. 15, and to all the neigh- more information, visit little- Macmillan received the across the Ottawa River. bours who contributed to the freelibrary.org. Mayor’s City Builder on Congratulations to Fran feast. It was a grand finale to June 13 in recognition of his Middleton and Nick the summer. Condolences dedication to the Boys and Anderson on the recent birth Girls Club of Ottawa and the of their daughter Jacqueline Wanted Ottawa Senators Foundation. Jeannine Lauzon passed May. The family has recent- away Sept. 15, aged 87. Photo by Seanna Kreager Best wishes to Julia and ly settled into their new Rockcliffe Park Book Fair Predeceased by her hus- Rockcliffe Park resident Geoff Heintzman on the home on Stanley Avenue. needs you! Volunteers band Claude Lauzon. The Diana Rowley died peaceful- recent arrival of their first Congratulations also to new required for setup, sorting Lauzon family, one of New ly at home Sept. 22, age 100. child Arthur James. Arthur grandparents Charlotte and pricing starting Oct. 17 Edinburgh’s prominent Di was well known for her arrived on Jun. 11, and is cur- Gray and George Anderson, and for roles of all kinds dur- Franco-Ontarian families, involvement with the RPPS rently thriving after a busy who are delighted to wel- ing Book Fair 2018: Nov. have operated a rental prop- Book Fair and the Rockcliffe summer dividing his time come their first grandbaby. 2–4. Sign up now at signup. erty business for over 60 Park Residents Association’s between his grandparents’ NECA board member Phil com/go/fYkaiQf years, which continues to heritage committee, among cottages at Mont Tremblant Nowotny and his wife Kelly The public-space elves be managed by Claude and others. She loved to travel and welcomed a baby boy, Miles, Jeannine’s children under the in her last decade travelled name the Lauzon Group. to Venice, Sicily, Sudan and cruised the Norwegian Fjords. She will be missed.

Photo by Liz Heatherington (From left) Moe Moloughney, Mita Basu, Jackie Bonisteel, Kae McColl, Mary Wiggan, Tobi Nussbaum and Susan Sweeney Herman. ELTOC (English Language Tutoring for the Ottawa Community) hosted a fundraising tea on Photo courtesy Joseph Cull May 26 at St. Bart’s Church, and also honoured Mita Basu, who retired as executive director A fond farewell to Liz Kane and Gordon Jackson of after 24 years. Susan Sweeney Hermon performed Celtic harp music, and Councillor Tobi Alexander Street, who passed away a month apart from each Nussbaum delivered remarks. Thanks to St. Bartholomew’s Church, Linda Assad-Butcher other this summer. A charming delightful couple whose time- and her team of volunteers. less grace and elegance will be missed. October 2018 New Edinburgh News Page 40

Photo by Sachiko Shiota Photo by Sachiko Shiota Photo by Sachiko Shiota Becca Mackinnon gets her face (from left) Abby DeWolfe, CCC head Matt DeWolfe, NECTAR chair (from left) Carmen Porter, Liam Porter, Grace Park, Rob Butler and painted at the Thomas MacKay Sean Flynn and CCC member Chris Straka at the Thomas MacKay Day Aaron Porter joined about 100 neighbours at the second annual Thomas Day party, Aug. 31. party. MacKay Day community party on Aug. 31. Memories of summer in New

Photo by Marc Seguin Edinburgh Photo by Louise Imbeault East Feast took over a stretch of Beechwood Avenue on Sept. 8. East Feast had many artists in the street, including painter Ariel Lyons.

Photo by Jack Kavanagh Photo by Jack Kavanagh Marathon runners got much-needed encouragement and water as they It was a hot day for treasure-hunters at the New Edinburgh community garage sale on Sept. 15. travelled Stanley Ave. on the Ottawa Race Weekend, May 27.

Photo by Louise Imbeault The annual Lumière event returned to New Edinburgh Park on Aug. 25, featuring artists, performers and chil- Photo by Louise Imbeault dren in costume. Some turtle sculptures by QVBIA’s artist-in-residence Christopher Griffin were also onsite. Photo by Louise Imbeault