December 2019 House is sold, but NECTAR remains active until spring By the NECTAR Board of Directors It is with an enormous sense of relief, coupled with a twinge of sadness, that the New Edinburgh Community and Arts Centre (NECTAR) Board of Directors can for- mally announce the closing of the sale of 255 MacKay St. on Nov. 5. This sale repre- sents a significant milestone in the journey that NECTAR and this community has taken over the last two decades. In www.newedinburgh.ca one way or another, almost everyone in New Edinburgh and its surrounding neigh- bourhoods has seen the benefits and influences of NECTAR’s programming and outreach. Routeburn Mackay Corporation is the purchas- er of the house, and has no immediate plans to develop it until after the winter of 2020 at the earliest. Therefore, NECTAR will continue to occupy 255 MacKay St. until Mar. 31, 2020, continuing its current level of programming 255 MacKay St., home of the NECTAR Centre, officially sold on and rentals, as it has for the Nov. 5. But programming will continue to run in the house until last year or so. Mar. 31, 2020. Photo by Alexander McKenzie With the close of the sale and payouts of NECTAR’s liabilities, the board has community. Likewise, some for upgrades to the house) been advised that the City of additional Cash-In-Lieu will also be earmarked for our Ottawa’s original $250,000 funds totalling $27,000 (the community. Discussions with grant will remain within the amount provided to NECTAR Continued on page 4 Time is right to fix the missing bike path link on Stanley Avenue by Chris Straka merge onto a poorly-signed struction, CSST electrical One can cycle on a paved roadway, then flow with traf- service/Crichton Street north path segregated from motor- fic as they search for the verge. But no project has pre- ized vehicles through every pathway’s continuation. The sented as good an opportu- neighbourhood on the east intensity and diversity of nity as the road resurfacing side of the Rideau River, users in this narrow public currently planned for Stanley from Hog’s Back Falls to corridor increases the risk of Avenue following the com- Rideau Falls – except for collision. pletion of CSST construction. New Edinburgh. The 150m A grade-separated bike path Prospective synergies and stretch of Stanley Avenue link between the truncated efficiencies associated with between the bend at Dufferin ends of the existing bike path constructing a new grade- Road and the New Edinburgh – at Dufferin Road and at the separated bike path along a Park Fieldhouse is the only Fieldhouse (the current CSST roadway already slated for break in the entire length of Site 5 exit) – would allow car, work cannot be ignored. the Rideau River Eastern bike and pedestrian traffic to As President of the Crichton Pathway, the National Capital flow through the narrowest Community Council, Commission’s 13.4km-long part of New Edinburgh Park I, together with Cindy paved multi-use path. without the need to merge. Parkanyi, President of the The uncontrolled interaction I have lobbied for bicycle New Edinburgh Community of bicycles, motorized vehi- path continuity through New Alliance (NECA), recent- cles and pedestrians on this Edinburgh since 2015. The ly wrote to City Councillor section of Stanley Avenue is connection has been dis- Rawlson King expressing a longstanding public safety cussed over the years as a both groups’ unanimous sup- issue. From ends of the exist- potential extension to other port for constructing this link. ing bike path, cyclists must infrastructure works in the Although City staff have not manoeuvre between parked area: the Dufferin Road east made a firm commitment to vehicles in an attempt to sidewalk, River Lane recon- Continued on page 6 Page 2 New Edinburgh News December 2019 What’s the New Edinburgh Last call to take part in Stanley Community Alliance? park reinstatement plan NECA is the umbrella organization for all residents and actions with cyclists. community organizations in our neighbourhood. Every In response to complaints resident of New Edinburgh is automatically a member of about the “dead zone” left NECA. in the park by the ice break- Its mandate is to develop and foster a sense of community ing equipment each spring, among the residents; to research, develop positions and Cindy Parkanyi the CSST project team has make representations to various levels of government on NECA President suggested changes to mini- matters affecting the community; and to coordinate activi- mize the impact of this annual activity. To reduce the mud ties between organizations. and churn caused by machin- NECA’s committees include Traffic and Safety, Heritage By Cindy Parkanyi Queen Victoria to be paved ery en route to the staging and Development, Beechwood Development, Park Vision At its Oct. 24 Annual General soon area on the Rideau River, the and Environment and Climate Change. It also publishes Meeting, the New Edinburgh We have been assured that team proposes to add geo- this newspaper. Community Alliance the Queen Victoria and River block material (allowing Lane CSST site will be closed plant material to grow despite The NECA board meets nine times a year, normally on (NECA) welcomed two new and temporary asphalt will be the passage of vehicles) with the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (no meetings board members. Heather Matthews is an active com- laid so the intersection can a stone-dust path down the in July, August or December). Its annual general meeting centre and trees alongside to munity member and business be reopened before the holi- takes place in October. restrict vehicles to the geo- owner. Marc d’Orgeville days. However, it will close Meetings are open to all New Edinburgh residents. Anyone again for a month around block path. The net effect has already joined the Traffic would be a stone-dust walk- wishing to make a presentation to the board should please and Safety Committee and late March to complete fin- ishing work in the shaft. At ing path with a green verge contact Cindy Parkanyi in advance at newedinburgh@ is active on other files. tree-lined. outlook.com. Unfortunately, the NECA the main site, work to com- plete the shaft will continue Details and schematics can Our next meetings will take place Tuesday, Jan. 21, 7:30 board said goodbye to Joe be found on the Park Vision Chouinard, who was a mem- through the spring, so the p.m. and Tuesday Feb. 18, 7:30 p.m. crane stays for a while longer. page at newedinburgh.ca. To ber of the Combine Sewage take part in the Park Vision Check newedinburgh.ca for meeting location. Storage Tunnel (CSST) Task Reinstatement work is sched- uled to begin in spring 2020 Working Group, contact Force, attended the many Your NECA Representatives 2018-2019 with some additional planting Nicole Poitras: nplance@ Community Construction hotmail.com. happening in the fall. Ari Abonyi [email protected] Monitoring Committee meet- Park Vision meeting mid- Community input on rein- 613-255-1741 ings and chaired the Traffic December and Safety Committee. His statement Dave Arnold [email protected] It is important to note that commitment and experience With CSST work wrapping the CSST project team has Ted Bennett Treasurer will be sorely missed. up, the community has an informed NECA that any important opportunity to [email protected] requests or decisions for rein- leverage this work to address statement proposals must be Roslyn Butler Secretary Keep up with longstanding issues in the provided by mid-January at 613-746-8037 park. Throughout the Park the latest. With that in mind, The Burgh Vision consultations, a fre- [email protected] the Park Vision group is online! quent concern has been the working to ensure any deci- Natasha Cappon [email protected] speed of cyclists through the sions taken now (as part of park. The CSST project team Marc d’Orgeville [email protected] the CSST reinstatement) has suggested a few adjust- align with longer term plans. Chris Straka President ments to the reinstated path- The group plans to hold an ways to encourage slower Crichton Community Council open meeting in mid-Decem- speeds – mainly by adding ber to review the community [email protected] curves to straightaways. They response to the reinstatement Sean Flynn Chair of NECTAR have also shifted the path- proposals. You can provide ways a bit further away from [email protected] comments to newedin- the remaining structures to [email protected]. Heather Matthews [email protected] www.newedinburgh.ca allow more space for plant If you are interested in Gail McEachern Heritage & Development newednews material to form a screen. joining the board or would Another often cited con- like to know more about [email protected] NewEdinburghCA cern is the safety of pedestri- NECA’s committees and Cindy Parkanyi President, NECA ans with dogs, wheelchairs, working groups, contact me 613-745-8734 walkers or strollers seated at at newedinburgh@outlook. The New Edinburgh benches along the multi-use com. If you would like to [email protected] path. The team proposes to receive monthly NECA News warmly thanks Tamara Sorger Environment & Climate recess the bench areas further updates via email, please [email protected] our advertisers, both the from the pathway to allow send me a request or sign up faithful and the new, for more room and reduce inter- via newedinburgh.ca. Ex officio: their continued support Christina Leadlay New Edinburgh News of the community and Send us your letters 613-261-0442 of this newspaper. Your Letters to the editor must include writer’s name, [email protected] support is essential in address and contact info. Opinions expressed are the writer’s own and not necessarily reflect those helping us share the news Learn more at of the newspaper. Editor reserves the right to of local happenings! edit for length and content. Send your letters to www.newedinburgh.ca [email protected] December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 3 NEW EDINBURGH NEWS Letter to the Editor 203 Stanley Ave., Ottawa, ON K1M 1P2 Fix the confusing sign pollution at Publication dates: Oct. 1, Dec. 1, Feb. 1, April 1, June 1 Minto bridges Deadlines: Sept. 10, Nov. 10, Jan. 10, March 10, May 10 To Mayor Jim Watson, Publisher: New Edinburgh Community Alliance Councillor Rawlson King and Advisory Committee: Roslyn Butler Philippe Landry, Director of Carolyn Brereton Jane Heintzman Traffic Services: David Horley Joana Chelo Is there any possibility that something could be done Gemma Kerr Cindy Parkanyi to reduce the sign pollution Dave Rostenne Jim Watson around these historic bridges? There are seven signs, some Managing Editor Christina Leadlay repetitive, within a 50 metre 78 Wurtemburg stretch. Do you truly expect 613-261-0442 drivers and others to read all [email protected] of these signs and keep their eyes on the road? Advertising Manager Joana Chelo As drivers approach from [email protected] Stanley Avenue, there are four Photo by Jean-Louis Wallace signs warning of the clearance Seven signs and ugly height barrier clutter view of Minto Bridges. Photographer Alexander McKenzie (3.4 metres). There is also a 613-301-0852 sign that shows a pedestrian and a vehicle. Is this supposed out all of the signs the city years and to no avail have we [email protected] to mean that vehicles might has posted at the roundabout. been able to get any changes. Production Manager Dave Rostenne encounter pedestrians on the There must be a better way Rather, the response has been bridge? There is also a sign to make this information to add more signs. Bookkeeper Nicholas Galambos showing pedestrians and available and at the same I trust that this matter can be cyclists. Does this mean that time keep the roads safe and added on your to-do list, so Distribution Manager Karen Harrison pedestrians and cyclists are to follow the directives of the that we can get some changes [email protected] share the sidewalk? It is very Ministry of Transport. over the next six months confusing. We have had three (hopefully fewer signs). Proofreaders Adrienne Blair I could go on and point councillors in the past six Jean-Louis Wallace Philippa Wolff Roslyn Butler receives community Regular Contributors Carolyn Brereton Susan Groundwater Jane Heintzman award Ann Jackson The tradition of present- David Lawrence ing the Brick Award for Community at the New Anna Neufeld Edinburgh Community Ian Parker Alliance’s (NECA’s) annual Submission Guidelines: Articles, photos and letters to the general meeting continued on editor may be submitted to the editor. The editor reserves Oct. 24. This year’s recipi- the right to edit for length, content and legal considerations. ent is a long-time member of NECA’s own board: Roslyn Submissions selected for publication will be published in Butler. both a hardcopy and an electronic version. Letters to the edi- Originally created to recog- tor must include the writer’s name, address and phone num- nize built heritage, the Brick ber to be considered for publication. Award has grown to include Photo by Christina Leadlay The New Edinburgh News (NEN) was established as a non- people who have helped build NECA President Cindy Parkanyi (left) presented long-time NECA a solid foundation in the com- secretary Roslyn Butler with the Brick Award on Oct. 24. profit community newspaper in 1976 and is published five munity. times a year by the New Edinburgh Community Alliance NECA President Cindy tory serving the community. ing volunteering to bring the (NECA) and supported by its advertisers. The New Edinburgh Parkanyi surprised Roslyn On returning from postings refreshments again this year. News is distributed free of charge by volunteers to residents with the award before a gath- abroad with her husband, she So, let’s ask our minute- of New Edinburgh as well as to area schools, libraries and ering of nearly 30 neighbours joined the NECA board in taker to take a minute and local businesses. Views expressed in the NEN are those of at St. Bartholomew’s Church. 2008 and quickly took on the hear how much we appreci- The venue was particularly lead of the Traffic Calming ate all her contributions to contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the special for Roslyn as it is her Committee. the NECA Board and broader editorial staff, the publisher or the advertisers. family’s parish. Then in 2010, she added the community. The New Edinburgh News is also made available online at the Presenting Roslyn with her role of Secretary, which she Roslyn has also been a mem- New Edinburgh community website: award, Cindy said: has been valiantly fulfilling ber of the New Edinburgh Over the years, the Brick ever since. She has also been News advisory board for Award for Community Builder a very “hands-on” member of more than five years, help- www.newedinburgh.ca has been awarded to indi- the board, willing to jump in ing us with editorial decisions viduals who make a notable whenever something needed ahead of each edition of this contribution to the character doing – a case in point is newspaper. Printed by Performance Printing and strength of our commu- her taking on logistics plan- Congratulations, Roslyn! ISSN 0703-9042 nity. … Roslyn has a long his- ning for this AGM, includ- –Christina Leadlay Page 4 New Edinburgh News December 2019 A wish list of capital improvements to the Fieldhouse by Chris Straka spaces and activities that are users including (but certainly This past June, the New inclusive of and are safe for not limited to): a studio for Edinburgh Community and all users. a group of painters, a lunch Arts Centre (NECTAR), The New Edinburgh Park room for a youth bicycling New Edinburgh Community Fieldhouse was constructed camp, a board room for com- Alliance (NECA) and the by the City of Ottawa in 1998. munity association meetings, Crichton Community Council In the last couple decades, the a changing room for ice skat- (CCC) signed a memorandum building has received some ers and an event room for of understanding confirming interior modifications to bet- private birthday parties. that our organizations share a ter serve user needs, including The CCC maintains a desire to ensure that funds the the addition of a kitchen and record of wants and needs City of Ottawa had invested storage spaces to the original expressed by user groups, in 255 MacKay St. (NECTAR open floor plan. More recent which informs a list of pro- Centre) would be reinvested improvements to the public spective improvements to the in public infrastructure with- space outside the Fieldhouse Fieldhouse and surrounding in New Edinburgh following have included the renewal of public space. The wish list is the sale of NECTAR’s prop- the playground and relocation reviewed, revised and repri- erty. Further, the neighbour- of the shade structure. oritized annually. When it is hood groups agreed that this The primary source of funds financially prudent to do so, investment of $250,000 is to used for improvements made available resources may be be used in its entirety for cap- to the New Edinburgh Park invested to address the wants ital improvements to the New Fieldhouse has been such and needs with the broadest Proposed updates to the 21-year-old park fieldhouse would benefit Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse. CCC fundraising events as benefit to both current and all users. Photo by Christina Leadlay The CCC is a volunteer the annual plant sale in May future users. organization that provides and the neighbourhood-wide At the Nov. 18 CCC meet- seasonal programs and ongo- yard sale in September. In ing, board members con- 2. Repair station New-Edinburgh-Park- ing community service in the past, generous donations firmed the following recom- 3. Outdoor water fountain Fieldhouse-improvement- New Edinburgh. The CCC from individual households mendations for improvement 4. Animal-proof waste recep- recommendations.pdf acts as the steward of the and matching grants from the to the Fieldhouse and the tacles Should you wish to pro- New Edinburgh Fieldhouse City of Ottawa have extend- surrounding New Edinburgh 5. Baseball backstop exten- vide the CCC, NECA and and the surrounding public ed the scope of improvement Park: sion NECTAR with input con- spaces, on behalf of the City projects. Interior improvements: The detailed rationale for cerning prospective capital An ongoing effort to adapt each of the recommended improvements to the New of Ottawa, in the interest of 1. Rubber flooring New Edinburgh residents. the building and to update capital improvements has Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, its contents strives to ensure 2. Room partition been considered by NECTAR please email CCC In our work, we contribute 3. Sound attenuation to the management of these that this community resource and NECA, and is available President Chris Straka at spaces and strive to enhance continues to serve the diverse Exterior improvements: online: newedinburgh.ca/ CrichtonCommunityCouncil them. We endeavour to create needs of a wide range of 1. Improved outdoor lighting wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ @gmail.com. NECTAR is grateful to all supporters over the years Continued from page 1 chased the MacKay United the NECTAR After School been the lifeblood of this extremely challenging for Church manse next door with Program, and for the past four community. our City Councillor Rawlson everyone in the organization money awarded from the sale years, the New Edinburgh NECTAR has also been King and City staff resulted since it became clear that the of the school building. The Community Choir. extremely fortunate to have in these funds remaining in property had to be sold. With organization then embarked It has been a gathering place employed some truly dedi- trust with the City of Ottawa much gratitude, we thank our on an ambitious goal to con- for neighbourhood families cated staff and managers, to refurbish the Fieldhouse in lawyers Fred Cogan and to hold birthday parties, com- each of whom has persisted Stanley Park. tinue the original mission of providing a public space in munity meetings and, most through very challenging Barbara Sinclair of Brazeau The NECTAR story the community for arts and recently, indigenous and mul- times for the organization, Seller LLP who assisted in For over 20 years, NECTAR community programs for all ticultural festivals. Aspiring while continuing to deliver the lengthy sale process, as (formally Crichton Cultural ages. It was hoped that the local artists have especially the programs the community well as neighbourhood realtor Community Centre, or City of Ottawa would support appreciated the ability to rent cherished so dearly. And our Charlie Sezlik, who helped CCCC) has provided com- this venture by way of annual affordable studio space, and community partners have us navigate the sale transac- munity programs and rental operating funding support. It in return have contributed been most generous to the tion, and Hedra Saparno of opportunities for communi- eventually became apparent, hugely to keeping our organi- board and NECTAR with Baker Tilly Ottawa. ty and artistic activities in however, that this extremely zation vibrant and alive. The their time, staff, and advice, The future of NECTAR the heart of New Edinburgh. critical financial support from much-loved annual Lumière including our neighbour as an organization remains The not-for-profit organiza- the City would not be forth- Festival, a fine blend of art MacKay United Church, and tion was originally located in coming, and that the opera- and community, was creat- most recently, the Rideau- undecided, and over the next the former Crichton Public tion could never be finan- ed by our organization and Rockcliffe Community five months a committee of School at 200 Crichton St. cially viable with the existing lives on in Stanley Park every Resource Centre, which has the board will be exploring with the explicit purpose of resources. summer. assisted us in a variety of all the various options. If maintaining some space in Despite the present disap- The board is immensely activities such as the manage- you would like to have input the school building for com- pointing reality of losing the grateful to all in the commu- ment of the Lumière Festival. into this work, please con- munity use. At that time, a house, it is important to rec- nity who have made financial Over the years, despite tact Paul Tonkin at 613-745- partnership was negotiated ognize that over the years, and volunteer contributions lack of ongoing operational 2742 or nectarcentregm@ to NECTAR over the years. assistance from the City of whereby the community had many wonderful activities gmail.com the use of the upper floor, took place at the NECTAR For more than two decades, Ottawa, Councillors Peter while the Ottawa School of Centre. It has been host to our supporters and board Clark, Tobi Nussbaum, The NECTAR Board of Dance operated out of the NECTAR art shows, fitness members (past and present) and Rawlson King always Directors includes Sean main floor and basement. and wellness programs, a have been responsible for the worked to support our efforts. Flynn, Isobel Bisby, Bethann In 2011, the school building music school, programs for programming and signature Needless to say, the past Robin, Cindy Ryley, David was sold and the CCCC pur- children of all ages including community events that have three years have been Horley and Jennifer Barbarie. December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 5 Councillor’s office responds to resident’s parking woes Michel Mertens of Queen with meager (once every six lar once- or twice-weekly Standards which set out the parked in the location or not.” Victoria Street sent the follow- weeks or so) or no (particu- enforcement sweep through- enforcement measures for That said, I will have a ing letter to City Councillor larly on side streets, such as out New Edinburgh, includ- this type of violation. service request created for Rawlson King’s office in mine) enforcement, and the ing for violations of the min- “When a service request each of the streets you listed, October 2019 concerning the situation keeps getting worse. imum distance from drive- is received, officers monitor and will request that enforce- street parking situation in Every working day, close ways and street corners. and enforce for a period of ment staff monitor daily for New Edinburgh: to 300 cars (always the same Thank you for your atten- up to one week. In addition, overtime violations for the I am writing to draw your ones!) clutter our streets from tion and best regards. laneways are also enforced by next two weeks. Enforcement attention to the calamitous 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., leaving no The following is the response way of complaint. We do not staff will be requested to pro- street parking situation in available space for residents, Michel received from Mr. proactively enforce too close actively monitor for safety my neighbourhood, in par- their visitors, businesses’ King’s office (reprinted with to laneways or blocked lane- violations in these areas fre- ticular on Charles, Thomas, patrons and delivery trucks. permission): way in the event a resident quently due to the concerns Alexander, Union, Crichton Worse, there is absolutely no I have received this infor- has parked in front of their you indicated. and Queen Victoria streets, respect for the minimum dis- mation from the parking own laneway or authorized These types of violations do where on-street parking is tance from private driveways enforcement office: someone to park in front of not require a service request limited to three hours maxi- and street corners, hindering “By-law & Regulatory their laneway. The intent of to monitor; however if a con- mum under the City of Ottawa access and visibility, a poten- Services does not proactively the section of the bylaw is to cern is noted, please do not by-laws. tial hazard. monitor unsigned overtime assist those who are unable to hesitate to contact 3-1-1 as For quite a few years now, I am thus asking you to parking within residential enter/exit their laneway. the call is created and tracked this neighbourhood has forcefully convey this to the areas and require a request “Without a service request, should an inquiry come in the been used as a convenient City’s parking enforcement for service to do so. The rea- the enforcement officer future pertaining to concerns free parking area by Global services with the following son for this is due to Council would not be aware if the in specific areas. Affairs Canada’s employees, recommendation: a regu- approved Enforcement vehicle was authorized to be I hope this is helpful to you. Climate issues committee welcomes new people and ideas By Kayla Holmes together five candidates to again that Ottawa cares about Sorger chair of the commit- is welcoming any additions to This October, the New discuss each party’s platform these issues. tee. the team. Edinburgh Community on pressing issues like pollu- In the aftermath of the Now, we are looking If these are issues you or Alliance’s (NECA’s) newly tion and wilderness conserva- Oct. 21 federal election, the towards 2020 for fresh ideas anyone you know are pas- formed Environment tion. Environment Committee met and a renewed impact on the sionate about, please reach Committee organized an all- The debate was a success for to decide next steps as we community. The committee out to tamarasorger@yahoo. candidates’ debate on the the committee, shedding light move into the new year. At will hold its next meeting in com. environment and climate on the importance of talking the meeting, the committee January. There, we will deter- Kayla Holmes is a mem- change for the Ottawa-Vanier about the environment in our welcomed new members to mine goals and ideas for the ber of the Environment riding. The event brought community and proving once the team and elected Tamara new year, and the committee Committee. Page 6 New Edinburgh News December 2019 Taking care of our most vulnerable during the holidays I am pleased that we will Holiday Helpers Food Drive Bank’s calendar of events be repeating this investment on Dec. 5 and find out where you can with Budget 2020 by invest- • my 19th Annual Christmas donate. ing an additional $15 million Celebration at City Hall on Last year, your generosity into affordable housing. Dec. 7, and helped the Ottawa Food Bank Further to securing safe and • CBC’s Project Give on collect and distribute hun- Jim Watson affordable housing, many Dec. 13 dreds of thousands of food Mayor of Ottawa families are also struggling In addition to these food to make ends meet and to drives, you can fill dona- and non-perishable items and put food on their tables, par- tion boxes with canned and thousands in cash and food ticularly during this time of non-perishable items at sev- vouchers to those in need The holiday season is an 1.6 per cent makes it hard for year. In Ottawa alone, more eral City of Ottawa facilities, during the holiday season. occasion to reflect on the individuals and families to than 39,000 people visit an local schools, workplaces or Together, let’s try to make an past year, to take a moment find adequate housing. emergency food bank pro- community centre, or make even bigger impact this year. to count our blessings and City Council is committed gram every month. This holi- a monetary donation to the I am proud to support the to find opportunities to help to helping our most vulner- day season, I urge you to lend Ottawa Food Bank by visiting Ottawa Food Bank each year those less fortunate than us. able residents and to pro- a helping hand to those less ottawafoodbank.ca/donate. and hope that you will join But the holidays can also be viding safe and affordable fortunate in our city. I invite you to support the the City in spreading a little a hard time for those living in housing for all. Last year, Each year, several food various food drives in our bit of holiday spirit. Every poverty, in temporary housing we invested $15 million to drives are organized across city by donating non-perish- donation, whether big or and shelters or even on our build new affordable housing the city in support of the able items such as peanut but- streets. Like many Canadian in Ottawa, the first invest- Ottawa Food Bank, includ- ter, pasta, rice, tomato sauce, small, goes a long way in cities, Ottawa has been expe- ment of this magnitude in the ing: canned and packaged soups, helping the most vulnerable riencing a high demand for City’s history. This unprec- • the 35th annual OC any canned food items, baby in our community. emergency housing. Our local edented investment allowed Transpo/Loblaw Christmas food and formula and diapers. I wish you all a safe and shelters are struggling and the us to approve the building Food Drive on Nov. 30 Visit OttawaFoodBank.ca happy Christmas and holiday low vacancy rate of less than of 266 new affordable units. • CTV Morning Live’s to consult the Ottawa Food season. New committee working to design bike path link for Stanley Avenue Continued from page 1 Pathway Design Committee construct the grade-separated to work with our councillor bike path, King has indicated and City of Ottawa staff on the collaborative design of a his support in principle for new bike path link. The com- the project. mittee currently comprises At NECA’s Nov. 19 meet- myself (Chris Straka, Chair), ing, members established a Marc Dorgeville, Sean

Photo by Chris Straka The uncontrolled interaction of cyclists, motorized vehicles and pedestrians on this section of Stanley Avenue is a public safety issue.

Flynn and Joana Chelo. The Given the significant width separated from the roadway Pathway Design Committee – 18m – of the existing asphalt by a curb and narrow verge, has a mandate to provide the roadway and its packed grav- could be added without com- City with detailed recommen- el shoulders, space exists to promising the Fieldhouse’s dations for the design of a accommodate the new infra- east lawn-ice area; without new bike path link on behalf structure. A bike path on the requiring any trees to be of neighbourhood residents. river side of Stanley Avenue, removed; while still main- taining parking along Stanley Avenue. We will explore spe- cific design details in the new year. The Committee hopes that plans can be resolved, bud- get allocated, and approvals obtained in 2020, so that the two ends of the Rideau River Eastern Pathway can be com- pleted in 2021. December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 7 Re-elected MP looks forward to new role in cabinet in our community who must Prestation canadienne pour des fêtes, je veux encour- rely on food banks for help enfants et réduit la fréquence ager tout le monde à soute- getting through this holiday des débordements d’égouts nir nos banques alimentaires season. Thanks to the great dans la rivière des Outaouais. locales. Dans notre commu- work of organizations like the En effet, je suis fière du nauté, nombreux sont celles Mona Fortier Ottawa Food Bank, Partage changement réel que nous et ceux qui doivent compter Vanier, and the Gloucester avons mis en œuvre au cours sur les banques alimentaires Ottawa-Vanier MP Food Cupboard, many in our des deux dernières années. afin de recevoir de l’aide community will enjoy a bet- Je tiens à remercier les rési- ter holiday season. dents d’Ottawa-Vanier de pendant cette période des As always, my constituency m’avoir accordé leur confi- Fêtes. Grâce à l’excellent Ottawa-Vanier’s strength is and thank Prime Minister office is there to help you ance et leur soutien pour un travail des organisations its diversity, which is rep- Justin Trudeau for his trust with any interactions with deuxième mandat ainsi que comme la Banque alimentaire resentative of the Canadian in recently appointing me as federal services. It is open le premier ministre Trudeau d’Ottawa, Partage Vanier et le social fabric. It is these mul- the Minister of Middle Class Mondays to Thursdays from pour ma nomination en quali- Centre de secours alimentaire tiple voices that inspire me Prosperity and Associate 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and té de ministre de la Prospérité de Gloucester, beaucoup de in my work and that I repre- Minister of Finance. While Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 de la classe moyenne et min- gens dans notre communauté sent on Parliament Hill. From I am proud of what we have p.m. Give us a call at 613- istre associée des Finances. pourront passer une meilleure helping more than 15,000 achieved so far, I am eager 998-1860, or send an email at Bien que je sois fière de période des Fêtes. children in our riding every to build on that progress [email protected]. ce que nous avons accom- Comme toujours, mon month with the Canada Child together and work to improve ** pli jusqu’à présent, j’ai hâte bureau de circonscription est Benefit to reducing the fre- the quality of life in Ottawa- La force d’Ottawa-Vanier est de poursuivre ensemble ces là pour vous appuyer dans vos quency of sewage overflows Vanier even more. I am look- sa diversité, représentative progrès et de travailler à amé- échanges avec les services into the Ottawa River, I am ing forward to working hard du tissu social canadien. Ce liorer la qualité de vie des proud of the real change we with my caucus colleagues to sont ces multiples voix qui résidents à Ottawa-Vanier. Je fédéraux. Il est ouvert du have implemented over the make life more affordable for m’inspirent dans mon travail suis impatiente de travailler lundi au jeudi de 9 h 30 à 16 past two years. Canadians across the country. et que je représente sur la avec mes collègues du caucus h 30 et le vendredi de 9 h 30 I want to thank the resi- As we approach the holiday colline du Parlement. Nous pour rendre la vie plus abord- à 16 h. Communiquez avec dents of Ottawa-Vanier for season, I want to encourage avons aidé plus de 15 000 able pour les Canadiennes et nous au 613-998-1860 ou giving me their trust and sup- everyone to support our local enfants de notre circonscrip- Canadiens partout au pays. envoyez un courriel à mona. port for a second mandate, food banks. There are many tion chaque mois grâce à la À l’approche du temps [email protected]. City approves anti-racism and affordable housing initiatives Victoria and River Lane, resi- service pipe. Wateridge Village from the dents will have noted that the In September, Council federal government for up noise wall has been removed approved updates to the Lead to 271 units of affordable because chamber construction Pipe Replacement Program, housing. Council approved at that location is complete, including the creation a $10.3 million in capital fund- and backfilling and reconnec- new rebate of up to $1,000 ing for an affordable hous- Rawlson King tions of existing infrastruc- (approximately 20 per cent ing development in the for- City Councillor, Ward 13 ture are underway. Rough of the pipe replacement cost), mer Canadian Forces Base reinstatement and temporary for property owners with Rockcliffe, from the $15 mil- road reopening are expected only a private lead water ser- lion that Council allocated for before the end of 2019, with vice pipe; and continuation new affordable housing in its the full road reinstatement to of the current loan option 2019 Budget. As the holidays approach, we ect is now complete. The happen in the New Year. The for property owners requiring are taking extra precautions CSST is designed to reduce Anti-Racism Secretariat proposed 2020 City Budget replacement of the public and the frequency of combined to ensure residents are win- will allocate $543,000 for the private portions of their lead I am jubilant that my pro- sewage outflows to the ter-ready. In preparation for restoration of Stanley Park in water service pipe. These posal to establish an Anti- Ottawa River, while improv- the upcoming months, we are New Edinburgh and my office enhancements will make the Racism Secretariat at the City ing the flexibility and redun- being proactive to ensure that will find additional money to program more accessible to of Ottawa has been accept- dancy of major downtown our office will have all the enhance and beautify the park residents and will support ed and will be adopted in collector sewers. While tun- data it needs for snow clear- for Spring 2020. the ongoing replacement of the City’s 2020 budget. The nelling is finished, equipment ing and winter maintenance lead infrastructure. Changes goal of the Secretariat will needs to be removed from Lead Pipe Replacement requests to be dealt with effi- are expected to be in effect be to target the removal of the main shaft and this is Program ciently. by spring 2020. Timelines on systemic barriers within the occurring at both ends of the In addition, we want you Living in a home built before availability of filter kits and City’s workplaces and ser- tunnel. Residents, however, to know that we are listening 1955? If so, you may have a other program updates will be vice provision structures, , should notice a reduction in to all your concerns about lead water service pipe con- provided at ottawa.ca/lead- experienced by the most dis- truck traffic as “muck trucks” transit. How you get around necting your home to the pipes as they become avail- advantaged communities in are no longer taking materi- is critical. Whether you’re City’s water supply. Drinking able. Call 3-1-1 to have your the City, including people of als out of the tunnel. There going to work, school, or water supplied by the City tap water tested for lead, free colour and specific religious will still be some trucking simply running errands, tak- is lead-free. However, trace of charge. communities. The Secretariat ing transit should be easy. however, as the tracks and amounts of lead can dissolve will utilize an equity lens Affordable Housing for We’re taking your concerns the boring machine itself still into drinking water during framework to address anti- Ward 13 to OC Transpo, and always need to be removed. contact with lead in your Black racism, Islamophobia, value your input on this or The good news is that not home’s plumbing. This may Since a major component anti-Semitism, and discrimi- any other issue. all of this work will occur impact the safety of your of my platform is the pur- nation that Indigenous people at Stanley Park. Chamber tap water. The Lead Pipe suit and provision of afford- face. Combined Sewage Storage construction at the main site Replacement Program pro- able housing for Rideau- If you have any additional Tunnel (CSST) will continue throughout the vides support to eligible resi- Rockcliffe, I am happy to concerns, please contact Tunnelling for the $240.5 winter, with the landscaping dents with the replacement report that Council approved my office at 613-807-7985 million Combined Sewage scheduled to be completed of the public and private por- a plan in October for the or at rideaurockcliffeward@ Storage Tunnel (CSST) proj- by autumn 2020. At Queen tions of a home’s lead water City to acquire a portion of ottawa.ca Page 8 New Edinburgh News December 2019 Burgh Business Briefs - Susan Groundwater, Jane Heintzman & David Lawrence -

Jacobsons moving in time Dec. 7. “Students come for a lot for holidays While the Jacobsons’ crew of different reasons. We help When the Christmas sea- appreciates its original loca- prepare them for English son rolls around, there’s no tion in the lovely red brick language tests, but they time or place for Grinches in house at 141 Beechwood – also want to develop skills the Jacobsons’ family. They “it’s full of happy memories,” like conversation, listen- embrace the annual festival says Susan – they are excited ing, speaking and grammar,” and all its traditions with about the move. The new says Denise. “We’ve taught gusto and care, transforming retail area is about 400–500 everyone: diplomats, doctors, their iconic Beechwood store square feet larger than the firemen, police and students; into a glittering display of current premises, and features from absolute beginners to gifts and goodies. This year a large walk-in cheese fridge, advanced speakers.” will be no exception; indeed, a spectacular cheese counter Originally from Toronto, the pre-Christmas transfor- lit by chandeliers, an antipas- Ont., Denise has spent many mation had already begun to bar and a chocolate coun- years in Ottawa and finds by mid-November, when the ter. Customer flow will also it an excellent place to base shelves at 141 Beechwood be considerably smoother, as a language school. “I think Ave. were replete with sea- the space is more open. Photo by Alexander McKenzie communication is extremely sonal treats. Local shoppers can admire Denise Lascelle, founder of Diamond English Language School. important, and citizens of But this year presented a the new facilities while they Artisanal Cheese Awards. Bespoke English training Ottawa are extremely patient special challenge. In October, browse Jacobsons’ seasonal Special this year is a gift for English, with its quirky spell- with people whose first lan- NEN reported the store was bounty of special gifts, choc- every shopper of a rosemary ing, pronunciation and gram- guage isn’t English,” she soon to relocate to a brand olates, gift baskets, distinc- tree. Rosemary is considered mar, can be a tricky language notes. She also keeps up with new, custom-designed build- tive decorations by London’s a symbol of friendship, loy- to learn. That can pose a developments in ESL (English ing at 103 Beechwood Ave. Gisela Graham, and above alty and remembrance. “It’s problem for those who need as a Second Language), par- (at Champlain). As of late all, the finest artisanal chees- a way of saying ‘thank you; English for work or to study ticipates in webinars, and is November, Dominique es from the United Kingdom. to our friends and clients,” in Canada. This is where the linked with other ESL teach- and Susan Jacobson have Jacobson’s is the exclusive Susan explains. Diamond English Language ers and associations. confirmed that Jacobsons’ Canadian supplier of this stel- Christmas 2019 promis- School can help – it has Denise has a lot of empa- Christmas will be celebrated lar cheese selection; the high- es to be a milestone for the been providing customized thy and patience for new- in their new headquarters. light this season is Bath Soft Jacobsons team and for its English-language training to comers to Canada and loves Santa himself will get a first- Cheese, a sumptuous delicacy many clients. May the New adults all over the world since her work. “I am blessed to hand look at the state-of-the- named Supreme Champion; Year bring Jacobsons con- 2007. have the opportunity to help art premises when he makes Best Organic Cheese and Best tinuing success in its new Founded by Denise Lascelle, people,” she said. “My only home! –JH his annual Jacobsons visit on English Cheese at the 2019 who has an English degree, regret is that I didn’t start this TESL (Teachers of English sooner.” Interested students can get started with a free as a Second Language), consultation by contacting TOEFL (Test of English as her at diamond4esl.com or a Foreign Language) and 613-868-1217. –DH IELTS (International English Language Testing System) Brighten the mood with certifications, Diamond pro- flowers vides face-to-face tutoring It isn’t always easy to make a both in-person and online. house feel welcoming during Diamond customizes lessons the coldest months of the year to the needs of each client. in Ottawa, when daylight is December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 9 tail nibbles, dips, charcuterie and gourmet chocolates for casual entertaining. Once again this year, the store is offering a sumptuous, traditional turkey dinner to take the stress out of the big day, and leave you free to enjoy the company of fam- ily and friends. The Epicuria holiday menu features: a free-range Mariposa turkey with Dominion City beer pan gravy and artisan-bread stuffing; three tasty vegetable side dishes (including classic mashed potatoes, which your Photo by Alexander McKenzie children might actually eat!); Photo by Andre St. Amour Eric Cardinal, owner of Mood Moss Flowers, says winter is a time Evertrain personal trainer Kyle (left) with client. for a splash of colour. and a mouth-watering Bûche de Noël. A slightly scaled d’oeuvres and catering plat- in short supply and the land- your big event, though you down version of the turkey dinner is also available for ters for home entertaining. Functional fitness for the scape seems devoid of colour. can, of course, drop by for Visit epicuria.ca for the cater- 50+ Luckily, people in our neigh- a last-minute pick-me-up at smaller gatherings. To place bourhood have one sure-fire any time. For more informa- an order, call 613-745-7356 ing menu. And when you drop In the 12-month interval way to brighten up the sea- tion, visit moodmossflowers. or drop in at the store. by the store to collect your since Evertrain co-owners If holiday baked treats are Julie Leblanc and André son: they can turn to Mood com. –SG order, you’ll find handy, last- a cherished tradition but a St. Amour opened their fit- Moss Flowers for beauti- Fine fare for the holidays minute items such as dips, ful planters for their front time-consuming impossibil- ness studio and gym at 524 porches, flowering Christmas Celebrations with friends and ity in your family, Epicuria gourmet potato chips, cheese Montreal Rd. (near St. plants for their mantels and family, warm hospitality and has you covered. The store is bites and holiday chocolates. Laurent Blvd.), their regu- cozy gatherings are the hall- filled with shortbread cook- windowsills and unique cen- Happy Holidays and a restful lar client base has doubled. marks of the holiday season. ies (beautifully packaged to The staff now comprises four trepieces for their holiday New Year to Tracey and her tables. “It’s definitely one of At the heart of all these occa- give as hostess gifts), fruit- coaches – André and Julie, our busiest times of year,” sions is fine food, including cakes, plum puddings and hard-working Epicuria team! plus Kyle and Tony – all of says Eric Cardinal, founder many longstanding tradition- other sweet treats to cele- –JH whom are working close to of the now 15-year-old com- al dishes and baked treats brate the season. New this pany. “People are looking associated with Christmas. year is a pared-down menu of for a splash of colour, and But gone are the days when prepared entrées, large side they appreciate our unique mothers and grandmothers dishes and generous desserts design style that goes beyond spent weeks labouring in the available for pre-Christmas the basics.” Eric’s seasonal kitchen to maintain these pickup in-store. Epicuria is planters are very popular, and food traditions. In our fast- not offering a pre-set New designed to provide cheer paced, contemporary culture, Year’s menu this year, but and interest throughout the preparation time is in short owner Tracey Black assures winter. Many clients order supply, and holiday meals us that there will be plenty of an “insert” for their planters, can be a source of stress and ready meal options available which they then come and strain rather than delight. if you’re planning a gathering collect from the store. But Enter Epicuria Fine Food to usher in 2020. Eric says most of his custom- and Catering to resolve In recent years, catering has ers prefer to have him come the tension between main- become an important aspect to their home to build their taining busy schedules and of Epicuria’s business, espe- planters onsite. Then all the serving fine holiday fare. For cially in-house corporate client has to do is brush away more than a decade, many catering. Although Tracey the heavy snow from Eric’s households in our commu- predicts that the schedule creations and enjoy them for nity have relied on Epicuria’s for full-service holiday par- the whole season. kitchen to provide everything ties may be fully booked by When designing indoor from a full Christmas feast the time this edition goes to arrangements, Eric and his to savoury pies and quiches, print, they can still accom- team of four pride themselves seasonal baked treats, cock- modate pickup orders of hors on catering to their clients’ needs. “Before we put some- thing together, we ask them how many people may be attending their party, whether they are planning for a buf- fet or sit-down dinner, what colour scheme we need to complement.” Then the work starts, perhaps with greenery and such flowering Christmas plants as amaryllis, paper- whites, poinsettias. Mood Moss pre-makes nothing – every creation is put together with the client in mind. For that reason, it’s best to call about a week in advance of Page 10 New Edinburgh News December 2019 capacity. see regulars approaching, I “It’s been an amazing year,” start making their favourite says André. “Our members drinks.” She also makes dif- have really become a commu- ferent drinks to suit her cus- nity, and many consider the tomers’ tastes. “If someone studio like a second home.” wants a white mocha latte He adds that Evertrain’s suc- with a raspberry syrup shot, cess has been fuelled by refer- I’ll make it,” she says. No rals from enthusiastic regular surprise, then, that Maya and clients. Mohanned won Second Cup’s Evertrain’s core business 2018 Gold Standard Award. is one-on-one private fit- Second Cup also has a ness training, primarily for strong community orien- those over 50 years old, tation. It sources food and when weight-loss, increased products from local business- strength and flexibility, and es, including a bakery that injury prevention take on also serves Fairmont Chateau special importance. Private Laurier. It also allows local Governor’s Walk: Cathleen Cogan Bird (General Manager), training with a customized artists use their shop as a gal- Margaret Uvegas (Care Provider), Alice (a resident) and Julie exercise routine is the pre- lery to display and sell their Kovacs (Office Manager). Photo courtesy Cathleen Cogan Bird ferred route for clients with work. Students also use it as (among others), Nature’s lots of other meats (frozen specific needs and goals, or Photo by Alexander McKenzie a place to study, often staying Buzz was grateful to be able and chilled), prepared foods with physical limitations or Second Cup co-owner Maya until closing at 9 p.m. Marouf. (including products from Les injuries. But Evertrain also Besides a full array of cof- to move a mere block up the Fougeres), bulk items and offers semi-private coaching fee and tea products, Second street to their current location produce to round out your sessions for couples or small host a variety of member Cup offers delicious smooth- at 55 Beechwood Ave., where holiday meal plans. As Eric groups with similar fitness events, including a celebra- ies. “They’re very popular, the family-run shop contin- says, “We have everything in levels and goals, so you can tory “Member of the Year” even in winter,” says Maya. ues to cater to their health- a small way!” build some sociability into event where they award priz- One of the most popu- conscious customers. For more information, visit your weekly exercise regime es, and treat participants to lar – and healthiest – is the Once again this year, store naturesbuzz.ca. –SG (and save a little money, too!) a catered reception. André is Almond Date Smoothie, manager Eric Passmore has Nutritional counselling also actively seeking oppor- which includes bananas, organized for a delivery of New owners at Governor’s and lifestyle coaching are an tunities to hold information almond butter, flax seeds, certified organic, never-fro- Walk integral part of the Evertrain sessions in the community to and whey protein. The Green zen turkeys to be available Close to 20 years ago, the package, which helps cli- spread the word on the impor- Mango Boost is also popular. just in time for Christmas. Franciscan monastery and fri- ents develop healthier habits. tance of maintaining strength The baked goods are equally These turkeys have been fed ary at 150 Stanley Ave. was Regular clients sign on for and mobility after age 50. delicious and include brown- a certified organic feed and sold by the Roman Catholic as many as three sessions Visit evertrainlifestyles. ies, muffins, sandwiches and are free from hormones and Diocese, and subsequently per week, a frequency which com or call 613-749-3837 for wraps, with many vegetarian antibiotics, which results in a renovated and repurposed André attributes to the fact an appointment. We wish a and gluten-free options. juicier, more flavourful meat. as an elegant retirement that “people need consistency happy and successful New Second Cup also offers a The fact that they are raised residence. Governor’s Walk and accountability” to main- Year to Julie, André and variety of Christmas baskets by a smaller organization now features both one- and tain motivation and make their baby daughter Mahalia. that make perfect gifts for also means the birds are of two-bedroom apartments, as measurable progress toward –JH holiday parties. Stop by at 1 much better quality, which is well as handsome penthouse their fitness objectives. A cozy, award-winning cof- Springfield Rd. for outstand- important to Eric and to his suites with terraces. To the But an over-enthusiastic fee shop ing coffee, delicious food, a clients. delight of Ottawa heritage approach to a new exercise cozy atmosphere and some “We prefer to support home- conservationists, the original During the holiday season, holiday cheer. –DL routine or a haphazard execu- Second Cup Coffee Co. grown organizations, and we Franciscan chapel and its sig- tion of movements can pose on the corner of Springfield Nature’s Buzzing about get compliments every year nature stained-glass windows serious risks of injury. That’s Road and Beechwood Avenue organic holiday turkeys on the quality of the turkeys were retained in the renova- why Evertrain staff empha- offers a warm and comfortable If you are planning a big fam- we supply,” he explains. tion. size quality over quantity of refuge from the cold. Four ily dinner this holiday season, Most people drop by the In recent years, the resi- movement. Coaches teach years ago, Maya Marouf, you may want to drop by store to place a deposit on a dence has been owned and clients the correct method her husband, Mohanned Nature’s Buzz to put your bird and then pick it up when operated by Age Care. This of performing the exercises, Abuswaireh, and their part- name on the list for a deli- it’s delivered about a week past summer, however, it was which are assigned as “home- ner, Rami Al-Hussieni, took cious organic turkey to grace before Christmas, although quietly taken over by Metta work” after each session. over the franchise. It has your table. Many people in for out of town clients, Eric Lifestyles (mettalifestyles. André stresses that the focus become a central community the community have relied and his team can take a com), a young Toronto-based at Evertrain is on “functional fixture with a loyal clientele. on Nature’s Buzz as a source deposit over the phone. There company with two residenc- fitness,” centred on the move- Maya and Mohanned offer a of excellent organic meat, is a limited supply, so if this es in operation in that city, ments involved in ordinary cozy atmosphere that makes produce and pantry items sounds appealing to you, and a third on the horizon. daily activities. their customers feel at home. since the store was founded don’t wait too long! All is not Governor’s Walk is its first Julie and André are thrilled “I feel like I’m with my fam- in 2002. lost, however, if the turkeys foray outside of the Greater with the success of the new ily when I’m here,” says After the devastating fire in sell out before you can grab Toronto Area. studio, where they now Maya. “Sometimes when I 2011 that destroyed the shop one – Nature’s Buzz also has The company name, “Metta” December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 11 and activities. Says Cathleen: cessful first year operating in ular, and over time, the café “Out residents are an intel- our neighbourhood. –JH idea grew on her. Finally, lectual group who want to The tiny café with the in 2016, she and her partner keep learning,” so programs monster cookies Craig Pedersen (who owns will change regularly to Il Primo on Preston Street) reflect residents’ ideas and Christine Garand didn’t plan bought a house on the cor- suggestions. Residents’ input on opening a café, at first. ner of Union and Crichton is channeled through the She owned, ran and taught Streets, and the Union Street three committees: the Food Kundalini yoga at Shunnya Kitchen Café was born. for Thought Committee, the Centre on Beechwood and Behind it, in the same house, We Care Committee, and the liked to wrap up her ses- she set up the Shunnya Ambassadors’ Committee, sions by offering her students Centre, where she continues which welcomes newcomers something to eat, usually to teach yoga. and helps them to engage in soup. The café soon became life in their new home. “I’m always feeding peo- Christine’s main business. We welcome the Metta ple,” Christine said. “They Being close to Global Affairs Lifestyles team at Governor’s kept telling me I should open Canada and Rideau Hall, she Walk, and wish them a suc- a café.” Her treats proved to be pop- Continued on page 12

Photo by Alexander McKenzie Union Street Kitchen Café owner Christine Garand shows off some scratch-made cookies. signifies “loving kindness and New general manager care,” in Sanskrit, embrac- Cathleen Cogan-Bird says: ing the concepts of friendli- “Residents need a sense of ness and fellowship. Metta purpose, a reason to get out Lifestyles’ guiding principles of bed in the morning. They are three-fold: need things to look forward 1. wellness: including both to, and things to bring joy to high-quality medical care to each day.” Cathleen is filled maintain residents’ physical with enthusiasm in her new health, and activities to sup- role: “Absolutely amazing port their mental and spiritual people live here! It’s not a wellbeing traditional retirement home; 2. connectivity: creating each of our residents has his an environment that fosters or her own experiences, likes social interaction and rela- and dislikes.” tionships Cathleen is steadily build- 3. empowerment: a con- ing a new staff team at cept critically important to Governor’s Walk. She is cur- the quality of life of elderly rently seeking to recruit a people Manager of Care to super- Old age offers many chal- vise a team of Registered lenges, but perhaps the most Nurses and personal care dispiriting is erosion of workers, and to meet with autonomy, as choices, deci- each resident to ensure that sions and overall control are their specific needs are care- taken out of the hands of fully attended. Care services elderly individuals. Metta range from independent liv- Lifestyles’ overarching objec- ing, to assisted living, memo- tive is to reverse this erosion ry care and short-term respite by creating communities, or care for those recovering “families,” in which residents from surgery or illness. can, to the greatest possible Food services manager extent, retain control over and Amber Joyner oversees the engagement in the way they all-important task of ensur- live their lives. ing that “food brings joy The concept of empowering every day,” as Cathleen puts residents is put into practice it. Meals are provided by at Metta Lifestyles facili- Red Seal Meals, an Ontario ties by reversing the cookie- company which prides itself cutter, top-down approach of on “old-fashioned qual- imposing a fixed regime of ity…freshness and consis- activities, menus and routines tency.” Amber also ensures on residents. Instead, the staff that dietary restrictions are at Governor’s Walk works accommodated, and often hard to be attentive, open, adds such special touches as and responsive in everything home-made soup to the daily from individual food prefer- fare. ences to residents’ intellectu- Governor’s Walk is also al, physical and social needs searching for an Activities and interests. Manager to develop programs Page 12 New Edinburgh News December 2019 attracts scores of diplomats a space where I can help cre- year’s end. The size of the and tourists in addition to ate a community makes me new outlet has been scaled local customers. Everything happy.” back from 11,500 square feet on the menu is made in- Visit the Union Street to about 8,000 square feet, house, from scratch, includ- Kitchen Café at 42 Crichton leaving 3,000-plus square feet ing sandwiches, wraps, sal- St. or onunionstreet.ca. –DL of Minto Beechwood’s com- ads and desserts. One of her Business notes: mercial space still to be filled. most popular treats is a giant It’s anticipated, however, that cookie called the “Cookie PTI relocating to 90 Genest attracting an occupant for this Monster,” made with Belgian The Physical Therapy smaller space may not be dif- chocolate. “It’s almost as big Institute (PTI) will cease ficult, given its proximity to a as your face,” says Christine. operations in its current loca- client magnet like the LCBO. She also offers a variety of tion at 268 Durocher St. Once the lease is signed, the coffees and teas, with the in Vanier on Dec. 31, but fit-up of the liquor store is option of adding a shot of will reopen Jan. 7, 2020, at expected to take two to three house-made lavender or 90 Genest St. Owner Pam months, so if all goes well, a vanilla syrup. Siekierski is moving her spring opening is on the hori- Union Street Kitchen Café physiotherapy practice into zon. –JH has a one-of-a-kind feel, in her home, where clients will part because of its small, cozy Get your flu shot at the receive treatments in a spa- pharmacy interior (with seating outside cious and accessible room Once again this year, the in warmer months). But cus- on the main floor. Contact New Edinburgh Pharmacy tomers will also notice that information for Pam at PTI is offering the flu shot by she uses real dishes, includ- remains the same: 613-740- appointment: call 613-749- ing plates, glasses, and cut- 0380. You can also book 4444. The vaccine is espe- lery. Christine is environmen- appointments online at pti. cially important for pregnant tally conscious, composting janeapp.com. We’ll have women, elderly persons, resi- and recycling everything she more details on the move and can. on the new location soon. We dents of nursing homes and In the near future, Christine wish Pam health and happi- chronic care facilities, and plans to offer a series of ness in the New Year, and a those with chronic illnesses monthly cooking work- successful first year in her or compromised immune sys- shops. Each session will new location! –JH tems. But pharmacy owner have a theme; for example, Matthew Tonon stresses that Ayurvedic cooking. Along LCBO still on the books at “everyone should have it: the with yoga and the café, this Minto Beechwood more the better, and the safer knowledge sharing is another At last report, negotiations the community.” The New way she can give back to the between Minto and the Edinburgh Pharmacy also community. “I’m grateful to LCBO were nearing conclu- offers the shingles and pneu- have the support of the neigh- sion, with announcement of monia vaccines by appoint- bourhood,” she said. “Having a launch date expected before ment. –JH December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 13 hood, “slow-cooked, served Two new restaurants open on Beechwood quick.” Located at Putnam and Beechwood (the former By David Lawrence site of ZaZaZa Pizza), Bibi’s The variety of ethnic cui- is the brainchild of Adam sine in the New Edinburgh Weiss, an Ottawa native area is taking a step up with who developed the business the arrival of two new res- plan for the restaurant while taurants: Chilaquiles at 49 studying tourism and hospi- Beechwood Ave., which tality at Algonquin College. opened Nov. 1, and Bibi’s at His concept for a high-qual- 143 Putman Ave., which is ity, quick-service, Middle expected to open its doors in Eastern restaurant won over December. his partners, Dr. Hussain Established in 2018 in Rahal and Tony Garcia, Vanier by husband-and-wife who established Fairouz, an team Kelvin Molina and upscale Middle Eastern res- Soemy Sanchez, Chilaquiles taurant on Somerset Street. Photo by Alexander McKenzie relocated from Montreal Road Bibi’s is different from Photo by Alexander McKenzie Owner Kelvin Molina (second left) and the Chilaquiles team look to Beechwood Avenue last Adam Weiss is opening Bibi’s at forward to serving authentic Mexican cuisine at 49 Beechwood Ave. the typical shawarma joint. month. It focuses on tradi- Instead of using pita, Bibi’s 143 Putman Ave. tional Mexican cuisine, based uses saj, a large, thin flat- on corn tortillas as opposed name comes from an ancient chefs hails from Mexico City. bread to make its wraps: saj, we marinate and slow- to wheat-based ones, and tra- Mexican dish, chilaquiles, The transition to the new falafel; chicken spiced with cook our meat and chicken ditional spices. The restau- made from fried pieces of corn location – the original and Baharat (an all-purpose and make our falafel from rant offers a rich variety of tortilla cooked in salsa and most recent site of Arturo’s Middle Eastern spice); steak chickpeas on-site – nothing traditional dishes, including covered in cheese. The res- – has gone well. “We are and tahini (sesame spread); comes to us frozen.” Bibi’s tacos, quesadillas, and tosta- taurant’s logo is based on an a family-oriented business and akawi (a brined cheese) will also make its own sauces das. (The single exception to Aztec symbol for an ancient and welcome everybody,” with mint and za’atar (a in-house. its traditional menu is the maize deity: the goddess of said Kelvin. “And we’ve spice blend often featuring Adam, who has lived in the burrito, a popular Tex-Mex the harvest. The authenticity have been well received dried thyme, oregano, mar- area for five years, looks for- dish). It also serves several of the food is not only based by the community.” Check joram and sumac). The idea ward to bringing new cui- brands of Mexican beer and on the ingredients. Soemy, out Chilaquiles’ website at is to provide quality Middle sine to the neigbourhood. “A has live music every Friday who oversees the kitchen, is chilaquiles-restaurant. Eastern food that can be sense of hospitality and com- and Saturday at 6 p.m. from the state of Yucatán in business.site. served quickly. munity is very important to The restaurant has symbolic southern Mexico, bringing Meanwhile, Bibi’s is “I wanted to do some- us,” he says. links to Mexico that rein- cooking traditions not often bringing Middle Eastern thing different,” said Adam. Learn more about Bibi’s at force its traditional theme. Its found in Canada. One of the cuisine to the neighbour- “Besides using freshly-baked eatatbibis.com. Page 14 New Edinburgh News December 2019 Community rallies around vandalized restaurant By Elizabeth Gray-Smith in 24 hours, the community Ola Cocina, a favourite eat- around her mobilized. ery located at 62 Barrette St. A core group of supporters, right behind the Beechwood including New Edinburgh Metro, was broken into and residents Sally Douglas and vandalized after regular hours Jackie Morphy called on on Oct. 27. The perpetrators, people with public relations who have yet to be found, skills, community connec- did more than run away with tions and fundraising abili- the float and personal items – ties. they ravaged the place, leav- “There is nothing better ing fridge doors open and than being phoned by some- throwing restaurant assets one in your community for (from clothing to the safe) help on a matter, and having into the fryer. Espresso cups the ability to respond in a and footprints left on the way that makes a huge differ- counters show how long they ence,” said Sally. “It matters spent inside. and makes you feel part of The owner of this small something. That is what this but mighty kitchen Donna neighbourhood is all about.” Chevrier quickly posted the The next day, CTV showed news on Instagram, noting up on site with a camera that she could not open her crew, CBC grabbed hold of the story, and Twitter blew Photo courtesy Elizabeth Gray-Smith doors until more was known Nathalie Carrier presents a cheque to Donna Chevrier (left) on Nov. 2. about how to address the up with comments of sup- extensive damage. She was port. Drawing on the com- shocked by the act of vandal- prehensive network of Vanier er Margaret, to the former Watson, the local Member this. The stars have aligned.” ism. The worst part of the BIA head Nathalie Carrier, American Ambassador to of Parliament Mona Fortier, Amongst the crowd at the crime, as she stated, was the Ola Cocina was collectively Canada Bruce Heyman (no and local City Councillors cheque presentation, one loss of the fresh produce, able to launch a Go Fund Me coincidence: the restaurant Rawlson King and Mathieu loyal patron shouted: “It is which added up to thousands page, which instantly gen- serves a Heyman Hot Sauce!) Fleury quickly mobilized to proof that good will always of dollars. erated much attention from to National Post columnist join “the small community drown out the bad.” Donna admitted that she was their loyal patrons. John Ivison. There is even a group that could,” as they The very day the funds were ready to give up, thinking that Ola Cocina’s walls are filled signed photo of the late chef called themselves, to see the transferred, the doors to Ola the impact of the break-in with photos of famous local Anthony Bourdain, wish- cheque presented to Donna in Cocina opened again. would “bring the business to patrons, from Prime Minister ing Donna the best on her the final confirmed amount of Elizabeth Gray-Smith is the brink of ruin.” But, with- Justin Trudeau, to his moth- endeavour with the restaurant $22,000. a New Edinburgh resident, which reads: “Keep surviv- “This is life-changing,” said content strategist, community ing.” Donna upon receiving the engager and self-professed By the first evening, the cheque. “I feel the love and supermom. Partial to the Go Fund Me page reached a support of my customers. In Bowl of Love at Ola Cocina, contribution level of $3,000. this devastating moment, I she is always looking for the Within another 24 hours, the have them to get me through perfect hot sauce pairing. fundraising efforts surpassed its original goal of $10,000 by $5,000. This event did not go unno- ticed by elected officials. The Mayor of Ottawa Jim December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 15 Heritage needs clear, strong role in City’s new Official Plan limitations and weakness of servation districts. Conservation Plans and put- the proposed Heritage Policy “It should cite the Provincial ting recommendations on Direction. An excerpt of that Policy Statement (PPS) con- development applications to letter follows (reprinted with cerning intensification that City Council and its commit- permission): states that ‘built heritage tees. City staff must see their “We find the section called resources shall be conserved’ role less as one of negotiating ‘Protect and Nurture our because intensification and and facilitating development Heritage’ disappointing. It conservation may conflict applications, and much more needs augmenting to put much […] It should state that this fundamentally as protecting more emphasis on protecting means unequivocally that and enhancing the heritage By Gail McEachern, via the city’s Official Plan and enhancing the character conservation of heritage pre- of Ottawa by supporting heri- Heritage and Development “Tool Kit Hub” which con- of existing heritage conser- vails over intensification[…] tage communities… Committee tains four sections: the New vation districts. […] It also “The Official Plan should “It should further be stated In March 2019, the City of Official Plan, Plan, Connect, and Share. The various sec- calls for the development of also set out that clear direc- that any changes to Heritage Ottawa began a two-year pro- a Heritage Management Plan, tion which is also provided by Conservation Plans only be cess to re-vamp its Official tions provide information on the project, engagement without mention of Ottawa’s the Standards and Guidelines undertaken in consultations Plan (the last one was done in existing heritage conserva- for the Conservation of with the communities affect- 2003). The new Official Plan and feedback tools and ways individuals can provide their tion districts, the role they Historic Places in Canada ed. (The Ontario Heritage Act will provide a vision for the input. play, and the need to much adopted throughout the coun- requires such consultation in future growth of the city and The City is proposing a better protect them. try and by the City of Ottawa. the development of heritage a policy framework to guide number of significant poli- “We submit that it is critical The Official Plan should be plans but does not explicitly the city’s physical develop- cy changes aimed at mak- to the future of Ottawa and clear that the Standards and state that it follows that any ment. The final document ing Ottawa “the most live- to the vitality of its commu- Guidelines will be adhered changes to heritage plans also will describe how the city able mid-sized city in North nities that the new Official to by the city – not just that require such consultation.) “ will grow over time, where America.” Within these poli- Plan include a section on the it will ‘have regard for them’ The New Edinburgh major infrastructure should cies, known as “The Five Big protection and celebration of or ‘take them into account’ or Community Association’s be located, and what specific Moves,” Policy Direction its heritage conservation dis- other such unclear language. Heritage and Development policies will be in place to #4 is entitled “Protect and tricts, its heritage buildings “The Official Plan should Committee endorses the support economic growth. It Nurture Our Heritage.” and its heritage landscapes. emphasize that the direct sentiments of the Rockcliffe will also provide guidance for The Rockcliffe Park The wording should be voice of Ottawa’s heritage Park Residents Association. the development and evolu- Residents Association sent emphatic and clear […] The communities, and the unique We will be watching to see tion of communities. a letter to City Councillor Official Plan should acknowl- expertise they embody, will how the City of Ottawa The public is encouraged Rawlson King on Nov. 5, edge the serious challenges be given the principal role will respond to the issues to comment and participate expressing concerns about the facing Ottawa’s existing con- in interpreting their heritage addressed in the letter. Year-end art show a unique holiday shopping opportunity by Mary Ann Varley September was a very exciting month at the Crichton Street Gallery with the Viewpoints exhibition featuring gallery artists. The New Edinburgh Studio Tour (NEST) was also a highlight for the gallery. We saw more than 500 visitors on the weekend with a good number of sales. It was so nice to meet art lovers and also many newcomers to the gallery. The first of two solo shows this fall was Pat Carbonneau’s Reflections, which ran Oct. 12–27. Pat’s recent series has been very well-received by her custom- ers. She has gone back to The Crichton Gallery’s final exhibit of the year will feature works by Louise Tanguay (like “Angel Oak,” above) and Mary Ann Varley sketches and photographs of (“Snow Covered Bike, NYC”). her trip to Ireland a number of years ago. These paintings natural settings. Many of her cial gift for family or friends. to showpiece bowls and plat- assortment of delightful cre- have a strong, atmospheric works are inspired by cottage As usual, Louise Tanguay ters. There is also a selec- ations. Come and join us to yet poetic feel for the rugged life in the Gatineau Hills. Her will have calendars and cards tion of unique items from celebrate the season. There coast and shore. These works sensuous use of line and rich, for all occasions. Two new small glass canoes to a fused will be a small selection of – fields in harvest colours and saturated colour are always products include a handy cal- glass paddle. We always have artworks at reduced prices, sunlit glens – are in a variety a treat. This show ran from endar for keeping all those greeting cards and handmade too. of sizes. Nov. 2–17. special birthday and anniver- jewellery to complete your In January, visitors can The second solo show was The final show for 2019 sary reminders and a journal gift-giving selections. Mary peruse works from the gallery Something Old, Something will be the Gifts of Art, open beautifully illustrated with Pratte, Louise Tanguay, artists from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. New featuring Elisabeth Saturdays and Sundays from inspiring photographs. Pat Carbonneau, Elisabeth on Saturdays. Check the Arbuckle. Her fine, graphic Nov. 23–Dec. 22. This is your Jennifer Anne Kelly stocks Arbuckle, Jennifer Anne website for upcoming events: style explores some famil- opportunity to add to your the tables with exquisite Kelly and Mary Ann Varley the-crichton-street-gallery. iar themes of still-life and home décor or pick up a spe- glassware, from small plates will fill the gallery with an myshopify.com. Page 16 New Edinburgh News December 2019 sleek white-breasted nut- hatches; downy-, hairy- and pileated woodpeckers; Canada geese moving south in noisy, overhead phalanxes; For the Birds several stately wild turkeys on the Rockcliffe Parkway; By Jane Heintzman common ravens; and a num- ber of sharp-shinned hawks, often flying low on the hunt The winter blasts came early breed here in spring and for unsuspecting prey. this year, with a heavy snow- summer, had moved out by Many of the “sharpies” in fall in early November, fol- October’s end. But in our our region will migrate before lowed by a period of Arctic own local rambles, we have winter. Most will head for temperatures. It’s shaping continued to encounter the southern U.S., but some up to be a very long winter plenty of remaining bird life, will venture as far south as for such hardy bird species including many of the large Mexico and Central America. as black-capped chicka- flocks which congregate after Blue Jay. Photo by Amy-Jane Lawes However, thanks to the prolif- dees; Northern cardinals; the breeding season. eration of urban backyard bird white-breasted nuthatches; Notable among these on snowy ground. In winter, crannies of trees throughout feeders, some sharp-shinned downy-, hairy- and pileated are the countless flocks of migrating juncos from our their territory for later use hawks may remain over the woodpeckers; and assorted dark-eyed juncos forag- part of North America gen- when food supplies dwindle. winter to take advantage of finches that remain in our ing in the shrubbery along erally head for the southern Not only can chickadees easy pickings as small birds area. Any help we can supply the Rockcliffe Parkway, as United States. remember the locations of gather at feeding stations. from well-stocked backyard well as on the frozen ground Large flocks of American these caches, they report- robins have also been in evi- dence in the community’s wooded areas, as well as in our back garden. This year’s bumper crop of mountain ash berries and crab apples in our yard has been a mag- net for birds in recent weeks. Robins have topped the list as the most enthusiastic din- ers, often pushing out smaller birds such as American gold- finches, house sparrows and cedar waxwings. It remains to be seen whether significant numbers of robins will remain through the winter, or head Dark-eyed Junco. Photo by Sharon Edwards for Mexico and Guatemala once frigid temperatures set in. Much depends on food feeding stations is likely to in our garden. Juncos are a supplies, as well. be much needed through the birder’s dream, as their dis- Cedar waxwings are anoth- harsh winter months. tinctive white outer tailfeath- er of the bird world’s top fruit According to Ottawa Field ers, prominent in flight, make enthusiasts. Cedar waxwings Naturalists’ Club reports them a slam-dunk to identify. are readily identifiable by ( ofnc.ca/recent-bird- Their handsome, dark-grey their prominent crests, black sightings), the majority of plumage sets them apart from face masks, pale yellow bel- fall migrants, including the other sparrow species and can lies, and yellow tail tips. They Evening Grosbeak. Photo by Amy-Jane Lawes many warbler species that be striking when they gather gather by the hundreds in fall and winter to devour berries, which they swallow whole edly also account for ones – no time to chew when com- they have already used up, Winter finch forecast: not a petition is fierce! and strike these from the banner year Waxwings have become list for future searches. Each fall, ornithologist Ron increasingly common in cities Ornithologists believe this Pittaway prepares a detailed thanks to the widespread use faculty may result from a forecast of probable winter of ornamental berry shrubs physiological adaptation in finch irruptions or flights into in landscaping. Indeed, they the chickadee brain, in which areas south of their breeding turned up in droves in our the hippocampus, or the seat grounds. For details visit garden recently, lured by our of memory, increases in size jeaniron.ca/2019/wff19. sumptuous crop of mountain during the winter to facili- htm. Pittaway’s forecast ash berries. They may have tate this important skill. “Bird covers eight winter finch had a sampling, but faced brains,” indeed! species: pine grosbeak; stiff competition from burly Other notables on our fall purple finch; red crossbill; robins and soon moved to list have been sizeable flocks white-winged crossbill; less hotly-contested turf. of American goldfinches common redpoll; hoary Black-capped chickadees, in their olive-coloured win- redpoll; pine siskin and the most ubiquitous of all bird ter plumage; Northern car- evening grosbeak. Also species in our area, have been dinals, our year-round resi- included are three other much in evidence this fall. dents, affording splashes of species whose movements These cheerful, industrious much-needed colour; chip- are closely linked to those of creatures have been busily ping sparrows; blue jays; the boreal (winter) finches: caching food in the nooks and blue jays; Bohemian December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 17 Black oil sunflower seed is their meal of choice. • Red-breasted nuthatch- es: sadly, it’s unlikely that many of these charming, elf- like little birds will turn up this year, thanks to the ful- some food supply in their northern breeding grounds. • Bohemian waxwings: despite the fact that mountain ash berries (the waxwings’ favourite) are readily avail- able up north, Pittaway pre- dicts many will still return to our area where they’ve been assured in recent years of a healthy supply of mountain Common Redpoll. Photo by Mike Leveille ash berries, crab apples and buckthorn berries. spots close to sources of American robins; Canada cover for a quick exit when a Project Feeder Watch geese; black-capped chicka- predator swoops in. dees; white-breasted nut- For many years, Cornell When the temperature hatches; American gold- University’s Lab of plunges, birds need extra finches; house finches; Ornithology and Bird Studies Wild Turkey. Photo by Amy Jane Lawes calories to survive. If it’s white-throated sparrows; Canada (BSC) have collabo- a harsh winter, you’ll need rated to run Project Feeder dark-eyed juncos; Northern waxwings; and red-breasted for the winter finches most ample supplies of seed to Watch (PWF), a citizen cardinals and blue jays. nuthatches. commonly seen in our com- sustain hungry visitors. Two science-based initiative that Phil’s Avian Bistro at The principal driver of win- munity. well-known local sources of engages interested birders to Alexander and Thomas ter irruptions (the factor on • Pine grosbeaks: most high-quality seed and other track the kinds and numbers Streets has been hopping which the forecasts are based) of these beautiful birds will bird feeding equipment of birds at our backyard feed- since temperatures plunged is food. Specifically, the remain in their northern are Wild Birds Unlimited ers through the winter months in early November. Proprietor availability in northern boreal breeding grounds where food (ottawa.wbu.com) at 1500 (November to April). regions of the crops upon is plentiful, though a few Bank St. in the Blue Heron Philip MacAdam reports that At the end of the season, par- which each species depends may turn up in Algonquin Mall; and Ritchie Feed and Northern cardinals, downy for sustenance. When pick- Park to feeding stations at the ticipants submit their tallies to Seed (ritchieseed.com) woodpeckers, American ings are slim up north, finch- Visitor’s Centre. Cornell and BSC for analysis at 1390 Windmill Lane, crows, American robins, es head south to areas like • Common redpolls: heavy by ornithologists. According Gloucester. black-capped chickadees, to 2018–2019 results, the top ours to fuel up at backyard seed crops on birches, alders Reports from our readers white-breasted nuthatch- 10 species visiting feeders in feeders, sometimes in impres- and spruce will mean few vis- Regular birding reporter Vicki es; American goldfinches, sively large numbers. itors to our area (in contrast our (northeast) region were house finches and dark-eyed black-capped chickadees; Metcalfe is incommunicado But this winter, boreal crops to some irruption years when this month in the cloud for- juncos have been regular are abundant. There are bum- they have swept through in dark-eyed juncos; downy woodpeckers; Northern ests of Ecuador. Amy Jane visitors. On an early morn- per spruce cone crops across massive flocks, decimating Lawes reports a disappoint- ing walk in Pine Hill Woods, the boreal forest in Ontario supplies at backyard feeders). cardinals; mourning doves; blue jays; white-breasted ingly small contingent of vis- he spotted a sharp-shinned and Quebec, and most coni- • Pine siskins: most will itors to her feeders in Val-des- hawk which appeared dis- fer, birch and other seed crops stay put in the north this year, nuthatches; American gold- finches; red-bellied wood- Monts, Que.: “We’re down gruntled by Philip’s presence are also plentiful throughout but it’s worth ensuring your to black-capped chickadees, on its turf. “It greeted me the northeast, as are mountain feeders are well stocked with peckers and house finches. (I checked all these off my list, white-breasted nuthatches with a call I didn’t recognize. ash berries. Regrettably, this nyjer (thistle) seed to attract and downy- and hairy wood- abundance of food across the those who do turn up. except the red-bellied wood- I can’t fathom bird talk, but pecker!) Other species on the peckers at the moment, with I surmised that it was a terse north means most colourful • Evening grosbeaks: most on and off visits from a group increase last season were red- admonition for having dis- winter finches will stay put, will remain in the north to of blue jays.” rather than head south to visit feed, but Pittaway predicts breasted nuthatches and turbed its early morning hunt- white-throated sparrows. Over at the Macoun Marsh us. “an echo flight” following the off St. Laurent Boulevard, ing,” Philip recounts. Here’s a summary of the significant grosbeak irruption For more information or to Happy holidays to all, and sign up for this season, visit Mike Leveille has spotted a individual species forecasts south that occurred last year. variety of species in this fall, our best wishes for good feederwatch.org. health and good birding in If you’re relatively new to notably mourning doves; red-winged blackbirds; 2020! backyard bird feeding, the PWF website is a goldmine of information about: • feeder types; • seed types, and the species which are attracted by each variety; • feeder care to avoid seed contamination when feeders become grotty; • predator risks (sharp- shinned hawks are top of the list around here); • foiling squirrels (can’t be done in my experience, but you may have better luck!); and Black-capped Chickadee. Photo by Mike Leveille • feeder placement, most critically, the selection of Page 18 New Edinburgh News December 2019 Hockey Day, Bike Day and Plant Sale events in need of volunteers fully accept donations of both winter), please send an email cash and volunteer time on indicating your availability to the day! crichtoncommunitycouncil For a complete list of @gmail.com. Ice and upcoming events, visit Fieldhouse hours of opera- newedinburgh.ca/events. tion will be posted once the We need volunteers! skating season begins. Please respect signs indicating when by Chris Straka, CCC The CCC needs volunteers to the ice surfaces are open and President help ensure that some annual closed, especially on days CCC events continue into Halloween Howl when the temperature climbs 2020. We currently need vol- above zero. A few footsteps The Crichton Community unteers to organize and man- on melting ice can create doz- Council (CCC) hosted its age the annual Ice (Hockey/ ens of hours of extra work. Halloween Howl at the New Ringette/Skating) Day in Edinburgh Fieldhouse on February, the Bike Day in CCC Meetings Oct. 26. Many thanks to event April and the Plant Sale in The Crichton Community leader Roxie Clark and her May. Past event leaders have Council board meetings are family for the leadership she prepared program plans and open to all members of our gives this perennially popular are available to offer men- community. Meetings are event. More than 100 of the torship. The only prerequi- held at the New Edinburgh neighbourhood’s children and sites for these positions: Park Fieldhouse. You are wel- their parents enjoyed crafts available time and a com- come to join us, especially if and games at the Fieldhouse. mitment to contribute to your you have energy to contribute The fun was also extended community! Please email to the improvement of your to Governor’s Walk where CrichtonCommunityCouncil community. Our next meet- residents enjoyed a parade of @gmail.com if you’re inter- ings are Monday, Jan. 13, trick-or-treaters in costume. ested in taking on any of 2020 from 7:30–9 p.m. and these roles. on Monday, Feb. 10 from New Year’s Day Brunch The CCC also seeks a vol- 7:30–9 p.m. The CCC will host its annu- unteer with accounting expe- Renting the Fieldhouse al New Year’s Day Brunch rience interested in serving at the New Edinburgh as CCC Treasurer. If you are The New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse on Jan. 1, 2020, interested, you’ll be able to Fieldhouse at 203 Stanley from 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. transition into this role by Ave. is a great venue for wed- Come for plentiful, home- working with our current dings, anniversaries, memo- made food, horse-drawn Treasurer during the remain- rials, graduations, meetings, wagon rides and entertain- der of their term. Expressions birthday parties and celebra- ment for children. Please of interest in supporting the tions of all kinds. bring your own cutlery and CCC in this way are more Find general information dishes to reduce our clean- than welcome. about the New Edinburgh up work for our volunteers. Park and the Fieldhouse: Skating Although there is no fixed newedinburgh.ca/ccc/field- cost for this event, we grate- As long as nature cooperates house with consistently freezing Find details about reserv- temperatures and a bit of ing the Fieldhouse: newedin- The New Edinburgh snow (but not too much), burgh.ca/ccc/fieldhousereser- News warmly thanks New Edinburgh’s hosers will vations our advertisers, both the have ice ready for skating Check availability of the at the Fieldhouse before the Fieldhouse and make reserva- faithful and the new, for New Year. Sylvain Bélanger tions: fieldhouse.skedda.com/ their continued support coordinates the herculean booking of the community and effort required to make this Send questions about of this newspaper. Your happen. If you’d like to Fieldhouse rentals to: nefield- learn the art and science of [email protected] support is essential in making and maintaining ice Contact members of the helping us share the news for skating (or if you simply CCC executive at: crichton- of local happenings! want an excuse to get out communitycouncil@gmail. of the house in the dark of com December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 19 Community Resource Centre moves to old Rideau HS By Valérie Fortier income tax clinics for March Laurent Blvd. in 2020. The Rideau-Rockcliffe and April. Also, our food Valérie Fortier is a Community Resource Centre emergency service is seeing community developer at (RRCRC) is pleased to an ever-increasing demand the Rideau-Rockcliffe announce that we are moving from community members Community Resource Centre. from Donald Street to 815 every month. You can deliver Contact the RRCRC at crcrr. food donations to the Centre St. Laurent Blvd. later this org; 613-745-0073 and info@ month. We will start serving during our hours of opera- crcrr.org. clients from the new location tion (8:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Jan. 6, 2020. and 1:00–4:30 p.m. every We are The Rideau-Rockcliffe weekday). Cash donations are Community Resource Centre also vital to our organization. @newednews provides a range of social Every donation counts: there on supports and services that is no such thing as a donation enable citizens’ empower- too small to support our com- ment, community resilience, munity! We accept donations and inclusion for all residents both online and in person. of Ward 13. This new location It will be a pleasure to wel- on St. Laurent Blvd. is more come all residents of the ward central to the area we serve, it to our new site at 815 St. has a larger parking lot, and it is situated close to many bus Photo courtesy RRCRC routes, making it more acces- Incubator 13 (above), an entrepreneurship and skills development sible for the majority of our project, is just one of the exciting programs the Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre will have to offer at its new location clients. at 815 St. Laurent Blvd. This new location also allowed us to design and start using such new spaces as unchanged after the move. by the RRCRC at various Incubator 13, an accessible Clients will still have access locations in Ward 13. entrepreneurship and skills to counseling services, the Your help and contributions development space, and the food bank and seasonal ser- are always welcome. Various greenhouse home for Social Harvest, a young social enter- vices like our income tax volunteer opportunities can prise. Both projects are oper- clinic – and these services be found on our website: ated by the RRCRC. are still offered at no cost to crcrr.org. All existing programs clients. Children’s and youth The Centre is specifically and services offered by sports and afterschool pro- on the lookout for experi- the RRCRC will continue grams are also being offered enced volunteers for our What Ottawa’s new payday loan rules mean for Vanier By Michelle Nash Baker In the short term, all new and New municipal regulations existing payday loan estab- on Ottawa’s payday loan lishments will be required to establishments impose addi- obtain a municipal license. tional restrictions on opera- There are currently 54 tors looking to open in com- provincially licensed pay- munities such as Vanier, but casino or racetrack. day loan establishments in are unlikely to have an imme- Other changes regulate the Ottawa, down from 59 shops diate impact on the number of type of premises that pay- in 2016. Rideau-Vanier is existing shops across the city. day loan shops are allowed home to nine of these shops, City officials say the new to operate from. Generally including five on Montreal rules – which were passed by speaking, these businesses Road alone, according to the city council in late September will be allowed to be located City. – are aimed at limiting the only in commercial buildings The new citywide rules growth of new payday loan with non-residential uses. come on the heels of anoth- establishments and reduc- In many cases, however, er council decision affecting ing the “clustering” of these the new rules will only take payday loan shops in Vanier. shops in areas such as the effect as payday loan shops The Montreal Road Montreal Road corridor. close down and are replaced Community Improvement Specifically, the regulations by other types of businesses. Plan, adopted by council in introduce minimum separa- Existing establishments May, specifically lists payday tion distances between shops will be grandfathered and loan establishments – among by requiring new payday not subject to the new rules. other businesses – as being loan establishments to be at Furthermore, if a shop clos- ineligible for grants to locate least one kilometre from each es down and is immediately along the road. other. Additionally, no pay- replaced by another payday This story originally ran in day loan shop will be allowed loan business, the new shop Quartier Vanier’s October to operate within 300 metres can operate under the old newsletter and is reprinted of a school or 500 metres of a rules. with permission. Page 20 New Edinburgh News December 2019 St. Bart’s ‘sensational’ memorial window marks 100 years By Anthony Kellett & Canadian commission. memorial window are classi- Reverend David Clunie On its way from Dublin to cally derived, close-shaven, On Nov. 10, St Bartholomew’s Ottawa in 1919, the Geddes serious and thoughtful. The Church celebrated the cen- window stopped in London, east-facing window receives tenary of its memorial win- UK, where it created a “sen- strong sunlight, and Geddes dow. It was commissioned sation” and was seen by exploited this by using dark, in May 1917 by the Duke every member of the British vibrantly coloured glass, of Connaught (son of Queen cabinet. employing mediaeval French Victoria), who was distressed The composition of “The dying methods. by the loss of 10 military Welcoming of a Slain Warrior Geddes’s work is deeply members of his staff at Rideau by Soldier Saints, Champions religious, but not particu- Hall during the war. The Duke and Angels” is arranged into larly theological or liturgi- and his family worshipped four distinct tiers, and the cal. The only reference to the regularly at the church when varying scales of the 100 or Crucifixion is tiny, but it is he was Governor General. so figures reflect their impor- located right at the centre of The Duke turned to the tance in the work. The slain the window. Rather, the win- Dublin, Ireland-based An warrior, representing the 10 dow is a monument to valour Tur Gloine stained glass stu- dead officers, is conducted in the face of adversity, offer- dio, and the commission was into heaven by St. Raphael ing hope in resurrection for given to Wilhelmina Geddes. and St. Gabriel. Among the soldiers who have made the She was 32 years old, and it welcoming group are three ultimate sacrifice. It has been 100 years since Wilhelmina Geddes’s “The Welcoming was her first large window. Roman soldier-saints, and St. On Nov. 9, 1919, the of a Slain Warrior by Soldier Saints, Champions and Angels” was Geddes’s work differed Edmund, Jeanne d’Arc, St. Prince of Wales (Edward unveiled at St. Bartholomew’s church on MacKay Street. greatly from the Victorian Louis and St. Michael. The VIII) unveiled the window sentimentality then com- knights of King Arthur form in company with the new mon in Canadian stained a background. The bottom of Governor General, the Duke dow be “given its due…as a time parishioner at St Bart’s. glass, and she worried about the window depicts mourn- of Devonshire. There was an turning point in the history He has sponsored and how it would be received by ers. audible gasp from the congre- of stained glass in Canada.” championed the history of Canadians: “I don’t know Geddes turned to the 13th gation when it was revealed. When Geddes died in 1955, St. Bart’s published for the much about them, except that century for inspiration, and The Geddes East Window The Times called her the church’s 150th Anniversary in they have a passion for tell- combined religious, histori- is internationally renowned. greatest stained-glass artist of 2017. Rev. David Clunie was ing the history of their lives cal and literary themes. The Indeed, stained glass enthusi- our time. And it was the St. appointed the Rector of St. at great length to strangers.” human figure always domi- asts refer to it as “the Ottawa Bartholomew’s window that Bartholomew’s in 2008. His She may have been right. nates in Geddes’s composi- window.” A Toronto art his- established her reputation. love for the window has only This window was her last tions, and the figures in the torian urged that the win- Anthony Kellett is a long- deepened since he began. December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 21 Former NECA chair publishes book for non-profit sector By Ian Parker what you are doing and how trust the City: “One would In his new book on how to you are doing it. And many always think that you would run a successful non-prof- board members don’t know get the straight goods from it agency, Tim Plumptre how to read financial state- the City,” he says. acknowledges the challenges ments. These are some of the He continues to work in the these groups face and offers things that boards can do.” not-for-profit sector and his advice based on his experi- Tim has learned a number book underscores his com- ence in the sector, as well of lessons from his time as mitment to strengthening the as his time chairing the a member of NECA’s board skills of the boards of these New Edinburgh Community from to 2012 to 2017, the organizations and ultimately Alliance (NECA). final two years as Chair. the effectiveness of the orga- Tim is no stranger to the “At the time, there were nizations themselves. not-for-profits world, having three different community “I am hoping to be able to served in many roles from associations doing different do more coaching, to being senior government official to things. One of the things I able to having an ongoing CEO to consultant over three learned was the importance relationship with boards, decades. Nor is Tim a strang- of trying to build construc- such as providing advice to a er to New Edinburgh: he has tive relationships so that we board before or after a meet- lived here for 30 years. could speak with one voice. I ing, and advising that they He was born in Washington, learned that it can be difficult need to look more deeply into D.C., the son of diplomats. to represent the communities an issue. That kind of coach- He moved to Canada when as a whole effectively,” says ing, which is ongoing, is a he was a year old, and attend- Tim. more satisfactory way of try- ed Rockcliffe Park Public A case in point was the ing to strengthen a non-profit School, and later, Lisgar Combined Sewage Storage than just one-off sessions.” Collegiate. For his post- Tunnel (CSST) issue which The Intrepid Nonprofit: secondary education, Tim came up when Tim Plumptre Strategies for Success in studied at the University of was the Chair of NECA in Turbulent Times is available Toronto, the London School 2016. at Books on Beechwood. Photo by Alexander McKenzie of Economics and Oxford “We had no idea of the Ian Parker is a retired CBC Tim Plumptre has distilled his over 30 years’ experience with the tunnel that was to be dug journalist. He has lived in University, where he received not-for-profit sector into a new book. his Certificate in Management between LeBreton Flats and New Edinburgh for 30 years Studies. [Stanley] Park. We didn’t where he and his wife are Tim continues to be involved 180,000 organizations. Not tracting area, there is more know the planning for this active volunteers. in the not-for-profit sector, surprisingly, it employs more competition from the private was done in 1913—and that having founded the Institute than two million people and sector because the two areas was long before my time on on Governance, a thinktank contributes a resounding tend to overlap. Then there the Board! And we had no focused on better governance seven per cent of Canada’s is the digital age, diversity inkling of the what the impact in the public sphere both in gross national product. and all of the social pressures on the community was going Canada and internationally. As Tim points out in his those entail.” to be. His experience with the book, despite these impres- “Based on the research that “I realized that they were non-profit sector has given sive figures, the not-for-profit I have done there are some going to take all of the rubble him valuable insight into how community faces many chal- basic things: One is being out from our park and not boards can employ a variety lenges – if not obstacles. really clear on your direc- from LeBreton Flats. That of strategies to be more suc- “On the financial front, if tion, your mission and what was extremely difficult for Deadline the community, especially for cessful. These strategies are you look at their sources of you are trying to achieve,” he for the next issue of the outlined in his book. income, and there are five explains. the people living next to the New Edinburgh News The not-for-profit commu- areas where they typically get “Another is alignment, that park.” nity in Canada now num- money from, whether it is your organization is well One of the lessons Tim bers between 170,000 and grants, or contracts, or what- organized. Another is met- learned from that experience FEB 10 ever,” says Tim. “In the con- rics—funders want to know was that you can’t always [email protected] Page 22 New Edinburgh News December 2019 Smith brings us a truly spe- ism, exclusion and personal What should I read this winter? cial picture book which is tragedy on the way to becom- more illustration than words ing the first woman Chief The Books on Beechwood team offers their suggestions Beresford-Kroeger and so evocative of the noisy, Justice of the Supreme Court for this season’s best new books This local botanist, biochem- somewhat daunting, big city. of Canada. She became a Antoinette’s picks of relatives who become fam- ist and visionary shows how It gradually becomes clear champion for Canadians from ily on a trip to Nice, France. forests can not only heal us, that a little boy is looking for all walks of life and tells but also save the planet. his lost cat. All is resolved in her remarkable story with Lampedusa by Steven Price this very subtle, gentle book. warmth, wisdom and honesty. Bridget’s picks This is a fictional account The Dutch House by Ann Murdered Midas by of Giuseppe Tomasi di Patchett Charlotte Gray Lampedusa, the author of The Leopard, one of the best-sell- Deserted by their mother, Gray lends her masterful ing novels in Italian history. Danny and Maeve live with skills as social historian to the Richly textured and lyrical, it their rigid father on a lavish unsolved murder of goldmine is a beautiful read. estate until they are exiled millionaire Sir Harry Oakes by a stepmother and her chil- in the Bahamas in 1943. As Un-Canadian: Islamophobia dren. Inheritance, love and always, we get wonderful- in the True North by Graeme forgiveness – how we see ly intriguing and colourful Truelove ourselves and who we really depictions of the hardscrab- A very readable book, this are – are beautifully revealed ble world of gold mining in is an analysis of the politi- by Patchett, a master of aging Northern Ontario, the high life cal, legal and social preju- a disparate cast through in Niagara Falls and Toronto, dices directed at Muslims in generations. The constant and the bumbling efforts Akin by Emma Donoghue Canada. throughout five decades is the to solve his murder. Even Dutch house, which remains the Duke of Windsor, then A tale of love, loss and fami- To Speak for the Trees: My the beloved anchor in the sib- Governor of the Bahamas, ly. Donoghue deftly shows us Life’s Journey from Ancient lings’ lives. makes an appearance. moments of tenderness and Celtic Wisdom to a Healing Small in the City by Sydney comedy from an unlikely pair Vision of the Forest by Diana Smith (Ages 3–6) Ottawa Rewind: A Book of Curios and Mysteries by Andrew King Did you know about the nuclear reactor at Tunney’s Pasture? The lost village of Long Island? The Nazi- Fighting Snowmobile? Or the witch of Plum Hollow? This delightful collection of little-known and fascinat- ing ephemera about Ottawa and Eastern Ontario is just the book for you! Makes a great stocking-stuffer for all Ottawans. Not Mentioned in Dispatches Agent Running in the Field by members of the by John Le Carré Retired Heads of Mission Association (RHOMA) The redoubtable and ever- sharp octogenarian is still sat- This is the second installment isfyingly on form with his of pithy and humourous short most recent spy thriller. The remembrances of overseas setting is now, and our British escapades and excerpts from agent who wishes to be retired the personal notebooks of is drawn back to deal with former Canadian diplomats. threats coming from Russia The first – Declassified – and Trump’s America. This is was a Books on Beechwood a chilling, heartbreaking and bestseller. darkly funny novel from the Coconut Lagoon by Joe master of the genre. Thottungal The Body by Bill Bryson The local award-winning chef Bryson turns his quirky and and restaurateur gives us the always humourous mind to secrets of his delicious South the subject of the human Indian spices and ingredients body. This is a surprising- in a beautifully illustrated and ly informative yet palatable accessible selection of recipes and enjoyable exploration of for all levels of home chefs. everything corporeal, along David’s pick with irresistible Brysonesque anecdotes, including many Once Around Algonquin by nuggets you might not have Kevin Callan thought you wanted to know! The author well known as Truth Be Told by Beverley The Happy Camper regales McLachlin us with his adventures on Algonquin’s Meanest Link, McLachlin’s extraordinary a 420km loop around life took her through sex- Algonquin Park. Chock-full December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 23 of stress, whisky stories, raccoon to face down this There’s no denying that The back stories written by this small town. hilarity, shenanigans and life strange threat to her comfy Ottolenghi’s Middle Eastern- her trusted confidante and Christmas at Highclere by lessons, this short and sweet housecat life. The zombies inspired, vegetable-focused dresser Angela Kelly about Fiona Carnarvon, Countess book is perfectly sized to take themselves might be the least cooking style has taken the styling the Queen and select- of Carnarvon with you on a canoe or camp- of Pickles’ worries though, as world by storm. Now you ing just the right piece of ing trip. she and her companions get can experience his amazing jewellery for every occasion Just in time for Christmas, this beautifully illustrated Hilary’s picks more than they bargained for recipes for yourself in this are both informative and on their quest. wonderful boxed set of two engrossing. cookbook offers the reci- The Crayons’ Christmas by of his cookbooks: Plenty pes and traditions from the Drew Daywalt (Ages 3–7) More and Ottolenghi Simple. real Downton Abbey. From Celebrate the festive season Available here in paperback planning and preparation in with Duncan and his colour- for the first time, this would October to Epiphany and after, ful collection of crayons as make a perfect Christmas gift the reader will delight in the they prepare for Christmas. for the foodie in your life. descriptions and the details of the rituals and events that Complete with a pop-up tree, Fluevog: 50 Years of Unique lift-the-flap letters and the take place at Highclere every Soles for Unique Souls by humour that we’ve come to year. John Fluevog expect from Daywalt, this Talking to Strangers by picture book would make an John Fluevog has been creat- Malcolm Gladwell adorable addition to your col- ing beautiful, unforgettable lection! footwear from his home-base If we talk to strangers, will in British Columbia for five we live in a better world? decades now. Some of you Gladwell explores the prem- might have even noticed a ise that because we do not few of his designs wandering know how to talk to strang- around our very own store. ers, we are encouraging “con- The Starless Sea by Erin flict and misunderstanding in Full of sketches, photographs Agents of Influence: A British Morgenstern ways that have a profound and a detailed history of the Campaign, a Canadian Spy, Zachary Ezra Rawlins thinks effect on our lives.” Is it pos- Fluevog name as well as the and the Secret Plot to Bring he’s simply come across an man himself, this coffee table America into World War II sible that he could be right? Is old, misfiled book when he book is a shoe-lover’s dream. by Henry Hemming it as easy a fix as just know- first discovers the authorless ing how to communicate with volume of Sweet Sorrows in Build Your Own Christmas Canadian-born William strangers? his school library. But it’s Movie Romance by Rian Stephenson was chosen to Konc convince the American pub- Books on Beechwood reading an unexpected chap- Christmas Specials ter about his own life within Finally! A Choose Your Own lic to enter the war and to do its pages that truly tips his Adventure book, Hallmark so by whatever means nec- From Dec. 1–24, we’ll be world upside down and sets essary. His main opponent counting down the days What Cats Think by John Christmas Movie style! him on a unique, magical was Charles Lindbergh, who to Christmas with one in- Spray and Mies van Hout Hilarious, silly, satisfying and believed in America First. store promo per day. From (Ages 6–10) adventure that will change fun, this book allows readers him forever. Lyrical and to pick their own plot and cre- The winner would take it single book specials, to gift More art book than picture beautifully written, this magi- ate the holiday love story of all…. discounts, to bonus frequent book, this is an amusing, cal novel is the perfect read their dreams. Olive, Again by Elizabeth buyer points, there will be a beautifully illustrated story for a snowy winter day. Jill’s picks Strout special treat awaiting custom- about what our cats are actu- ers in-store each day, leading ally thinking. Do you know Daughter of Family G by Strout won the Pulitzer Prize Ami McKay The Other Side of the Coin for her novel Olive Kitteridge, up to Christmas Eve. The list what your precious feline by Angela Kelly of Christmas specials will be plans to do after you’ve gone With the same beautiful flow and in this novel, she brings Anglophiles and those who Olive and the inhabitants of published online and in our to sleep? Read this book to as her novels, this memoir monthly newsletter. To sign find out! is a fascinating, touching, have read Jennifer Robson’s Crosby, Maine, back into The Gown, will enjoy read- focus. Strong-willed and very up for our newsletter, visit Momentous Events in the heart-felt exploration of one booksonbeechwood.ca or family’s experience with a ing this biography of Queen determined, Olive is definite- Life of a Cactus by Dusti Elizabeth II, written with Her ly a force to be reckoned with contact us in store. Bowling (Ages 8–12) hereditary cancer gene that has brought many lives to an Majesty’s full endorsement. – but so are the characters of See Page 31 for Book Events. Dusti Bowling is, hands down, early end. Based on an award- one of my favourite authors. winning radio documentary Her books are funny, sweet, of the same name that McKay charming, and they always wrote and produced in 2001, touch my heart. This sequel Amy delivers a candid story to Insignificant Events in about learning to live with the the Life of a Cactus brings hand you’re dealt. us back into Aven Green’s life just as she’s heading off Saltwater Classics from the to high school for the very Island of Newfoundland by first time. The situations she Shirley A. Scott and finds herself in will make you Christine LeGrow laugh out loud and definitely Hot on the heels of last shed a tear or two. year’s Saltwater Mittens, Pickles vs the Zombies by this knitting book is full of Angela Misri (Ages 8–12) yet more wonderful pat- If I were ever caught in the terns, cultural tidbits and middle of a zombie apoca- beautiful photographs from lypse, Pickles is definitely Newfoundland. Featuring the cat I’d want on my side. patterns for hats, mitts, socks Determined to reconnect with and slippers, this book has a her human, Connor, Pickles little something for everyone! joins forces with her cat Essential Ottolenghi by friends and one streetwise Yotam Ottolenghi Page 24 New Edinburgh News December 2019 Beechwood Cemetery hosts new winter artisan market By NEN Staff ing and organizing an artisan The Beechwood Cemetery market with us” says Lauren and the Vanier Community Touchant, Chair of the Vanier Association have partnered Community Association. to organize their first-ever “There are many residents Winter Beechwood Artisan who own a side business or Market for the Holidays. a small business. They create The event will take place artisan products that they sell held Dec. 8 from 12–4 p.m. in local markets or to rela- in the main pavilion at the tives and friends. They often Beechwood Cemetery. do not have a free oppor- The Beechwood Artisan tunity to showcase and sell Market is a new collabora- their creations. Our goal is tion between the Beechwood to promote these local art- Cemetery and the Vanier ists and foster home-grown Community Association, entrepreneurship in our com- which was looking for a place munity,” she explains. to organize a Christmas mar- The first event was orga- ket. nized on Oct. 20 under the “When we talked to name Beechwood Artisan Nicolas McCarthy from the Market, featuring 16 vendors Photo by Louise Imbeault Beechwood Cemetery, he was and welcoming more than 200 The entrance to the Beechwood Cemetery on a winter’s night. An artisan winter market will take place in the main pavilion on Dec. 8. right away interested in host- visitors. This time, the Vanier Community Association and paintings from a local painter, non-perishable food items for the Beechwood Cemetery are woodwork, jewellery, pho- Partage Vanier are encour- organizing the holiday edi- tography and so on,” says aged. tion, and they hope that they Lauren. “They won’t be disappoint- will welcome more visitors. The market will take place ed; they will discover talent- “We encourage residents to indoors in the big commu- ed individuals and amazing come and support about 20 nity room located in the main products they will be able to local entrepreneurs who offer pavilion of the Beechwood offer to family and friends for different homemade products Cemetery on Dec. 8. Parking Christmas.” and crafts such as cosmet- and entry are both free of Learn more at ics, knitted hats for children, charge, though donations of beechwoodottawa.ca. December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 25 Duo of singers to perform a musical journey of love songs By Carolyn Bowker the Sorceress in Purcell’s when they appeared togeth- In the next concert in the Dido and Aeneas, Tolomeo er in Puccini’s opera Suor acclaimed MacKay United in Handel’s Giulio Cesare, Angelica (she sang the role of Church Concert Series, on and Third Lady in Mozart’s the abbess) and she has sung Jan. 26, 2020, mezzo-sopra- Die Zauberflöte, many a number of others roles with nos Pauline Van der Roest of these with the South SOPAC. This past September and Carole Portelance will Ottawa Performing Arts she was the invited guest solo- team up with pianist Frédéric Collaboration (SOPAC). ist at the “75-year Liberation Lacroix in Lieder Reise, Pauline van der Roest (mez- concert,” with orchestra, in a programme of music by zo-soprano) discovered sing- her hometown in the southern Beethoven, Schubert, Wagner ing while taking piano les- Netherlands. and Mahler. These talented sons with Diane Schmolka Frédéric Lacroix is well and accomplished singers, and continued training as a known to audiences as a soprano with renowned opera highly skilled collaborative who have collaborated sev- singer Maria Knapik. With musician, a sensitive inter- eral times in recitals and per- a scholarship awarded by preter of all musical genres, formances, will take us on the Agnes Faris Foundation, and an exceptional performer a musical journey through Mezzo-sopranos Pauline Van der Roest (left) and Carole Portelance she studied with Carmela in his own right. After studies some of the deepest and most (right) will join pianist Frédéric Lacroix in Lieder Reise, featuring Altamura in New York, and in at the universities of Ottawa moving song cycles ever beautiful song cycles. 2015 she also started working and Montréal, he recently written. with voice pedagogue Jean obtained his doctorate from Beethoven’s An die ferne in Wagner’s Wesendonck Carole Portelance (mezzo- Desmarais and Gary Dahl in Cornell University. He teach- Geliebte (To the distant Lieder cycle. Wagner set soprano) is a versatile and Ottawa. She has performed in es at the University of Ottawa beloved), which Carole will five poems by Mathilde busy performer in recital, in numerous concerts, initially and often performs at the perform, is considered to be Wesendonck while he was concert and on stage. She as a chorister in Montreal’s National Arts Centre, as well the very first song cycle in working on his opera Tristan has been a soloist in a recent Notre Dame Cathedral and as throughout Canada and the what became a long tradition und Isolde, and the melodies performance of Mozart’s in New York City’s Carnegie United States and around the of setting romantic poetry to of two of the songs in this Requiem, and in Duruflé’s Hall, and for a number of world. MacKay is pleased to music. Schubert is, of course, cycle were subsequently used Requiem, Dvořák’s Stabat years as an invited soloist in have him once again in its in a class by himself – his 600 in that opera. Mater, Vivaldi’s Gloria, Canada, U.S., and her native concert series. songs always have beautiful Finally, Pauline has always Haydn’s Harmoniemesse, Netherlands. This concert will take place poetic depth embodied in the had on her “one day” list and Handel’s Messiah with Pauline has also organized Jan. 26, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. music. The songs Pauline Mahler’s Rückert Lieder, local orchestras and choirs. more than a dozen recit- at MacKay United Church, will be presenting tell about an inspiring series of songs Onstage she has performed als with a range of national corner of MacKay Street at passionate love and are true based on poems written by roles as varied as Eustazio instrumental and voice artists, Dufferin Road. Tickets are musical “paintings.” Friedrich Rückert which has in Handel’s Rinaldo, Baba including a Remembrance $25, $20 for seniors, $15 for Carole has always been all the deep inspiration, lush in Menotti’s The Medium, Day concert at MacKay students, are available from moved by the beauty and beauty and haunting emotion Mistress of the Novices in United Church in 2017. Books on Beechwood, or at depth of emotion of the songs we associate with Mahler. Puccini’s Suor Angelica, She and Carole met in 2017 the door. Don’t miss it! Another splendiferous RPPS Book Fair By Adrienne Blair RPPS Parent Council to hold ication to Book Fair! We’re com, on Twitter: @ and on Facebook: Though the wind was howl- such events as our Author now actively seeking a new RPPSBookFair RockcliffeParkBookFair. ing and the sky was scowl- and Illustrator Workshops Chair for Book Fair 2020 – ing, die-hard booklovers duti- and Grandparents’ Reading or even two or three people fully lined up at the doors of Day; to upgrade technology who’d like to work together Queen Juliana Hall on the and equipment; and to fund to lead this essential fundrais- morning of Nov. 1, ready a field trip and transportation er. We’re always looking for to fill bags and boxes with for every class. And the ben- new voices, skills and ideas. gently-used books, vinyl, efits go beyond RPPS. Book If you’re new to the school Fair proceeds also furnish no- puzzles, games and more. All or community – and even strings grants for five area weekend the Rockcliffe Park if you’re not – please con- schools to support their lit- sider joining the Executive Public School Book Fair – eracy programming and other Committee or taking on a with the scrumdiddleyump- needful projects. team role. Steely veterans tious theme of “Roald Dahl” We love our volunteers will help you with advice, – bustled with new and repeat support and lots of documen- We want, as always, to thank visitors. In the Café, hungry tation. the wonderful volunteers that shoppers devoured delicious As we’re fond of saying: worked among the boxes, mac-and-cheese and veggie “One sale – the book sale.” behind the scenes, at the chili cooked up by local meal RPPS parents need not pes- cash registers and amid the service Dinner By Six (din- ter family and friends to buy shelves. We hope folks enjoy nerbysix.ca). Folks sipped this or sponsor that. They Bridgehead coffee and the camaraderie and satisfac- tion that comes from lend- need only support this sin- snacked on baked goods from gle, exciting, exhausting and the kitchens of area embas- ing their time and support to this important event. Book rewarding event. Mark your sies, RPPS families and gen- calendars for Nov 6–8, 2020! erous neighbours. Fair couldn’t happen without them. Learn more at the Book We’re proud to announce Fair at Rockcliffe Park that Book Fair earned gross Help us plan for next year Public School by visiting proceeds of $53,000 from We’re so grateful to our rockcliffeparkbookfair. sales and the Café. As outgoing Chair Christina com, emailing info@ always, funds raised go to the Leadlay for her years of ded- rockcliffeparkpsbookfair. Page 26 New Edinburgh News December 2019 Two community music groups each welcome a new director By Christina Leadlay end the experience is unde- Mary says the ukulele is an This past summer, both the niably all about the love of instrument that is relatively New Edinburgh Choir and singing.” easy to learn: newcomers can the Ukulele Jam each wel- The community will have pick it up and play right from comed new music directors. a chance to experience the start. She is happy to Joseph McDonald took over Joe’s energy and musical share her experience in play- from Josh Zentner-Barrett to skill firsthand on Dec. 16 ing, performing and arrang- lead the choir, while Mary at 7:30 p.m. when the New ing with the NECTAR uke- Moore replaced Jamie Edinburgh Choir presents a sters, and she travels in from Anderson as the organizer of Winter Choir Performance at Spencerville, Ont. to do so. the Ukulele Jam. MacKay United Church. Joe Mary shares a quotation Both musicians are excited anticipates a set of enjoyable from ukulele master Jake about their new roles, and pieces featuring classic songs Shimabukuro: “There’s both amateur groups hold and melodies by popular art- something about the ukulele Photos courtesy Isobel Bisby rehearsals in the NECTAR ists, all with an undercurrent that just makes you smile. Joe McDonald (left) is the New Edinburgh Choir’s new music direc- of peace and goodwill. Centre, 255 MacKay St. tor, while Mary Moore is the new lead of the Ukulele Jam. It makes you let your guard Joe tells the New Edinburgh Meanwhile, Ottawa-native down. It brings out the child News: “After performing posal to lead a choir in New Joe began playing the piano Mary brings to the Ukulele in all of us.” Jam a long history of amateur and leading the hymns at Edinburgh. The choir was at age five, performing in The Ukulele Jam group vocal performance in choral the Unitarian Universalists looking for someone to take Ontario’s Prince Edward plans to share those smiles music, jazz, and a cappella Fellowship of Ottawa, I was them new direction and I was County as an accompanist in with others this season, and music, both jazz and chamber approached by a member of very excited to take them up various churches and choral looks forward to playing music, and a similar range the congregation with a pro- on the opportunity.” settings. He came to Ottawa for seniors at a few local of experience in guitar and to study piano performance residences, in addition to ukulele. with Canadian pianist David the weekly jam sessions at “I am involved in a few Jalbert at the University of NECTAR every Tuesday Ottawa. Joe completed his Ottawa groups still – chiefly from 1:30–3:00 p.m. degree in spring 2018 and jazz lessons at Alcorn Music NECTAR is also where the has since become very active Studios. I was President of New Edinburgh Choir holds in the Ottawa music scene as JazzWorks for some time too, its rehearsal, and the group is both a teacher and performer. and was pretty involved in the in need of more male singers. A resident of nearby jazz scene,” she tells NEN, Overbrook, Joe is eager to explaining that she learned of Anyone who would like to share his knowledge and the Ukulele Jam opportunity sing with friends and neigh- to encourage more musical through social media. bours is welcome to join on growth and enjoyment in the The Ukulele Jam started Mondays from 7:30-8:45 community. in 2016 under the direction p.m. at 255 MacKay St. $15 “There is much to like about of Jamie Anderson, inspired drop-in fee. the New Edinburgh Choir!” by other popular jams like To learn more about either says Joe. “The choir has a the Bytown Ukulele Group. the Ukulele Jam or the New very solid group of commit- The New Edinburgh jam is a Edinburgh Choir, contact ted and ambitious singers; cozy collective that explores NECTAR manager Paul they all work hard to sing a wide variety of music on a Tonkin at 613-745-2742 or well and have fun, as in the weekly basis. [email protected]. December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 27 Many welcomes and one farewell at Rockcliffe Park library branch is now much busier Community Centre last than when she started, with a November. Coming up Dec. larger staff and greater circu- 10 at 6:15 p.m., visitors to the lation. The number of school Rockcliffe Park branch can visits has grown, and pro- enjoy an evening of Music in gramming and outreach to the the Stacks, with Celtic harp- community have increased. ist Susan Toman. Sonia’s skill and dedication Preparations for next year’s will be missed by everyone: Spring Book Sale – set for by members of the public, by April 25–26, 2020 – are well her colleagues and especially underway, so keep those by the Spring Book Sale vol- donations coming! If you are unteers. The Sale itself put considering a pre-Christmas an extra load on Sonia (and clear-out, now is the time to her staff) year-round, and we bring your gently used books have been extremely grateful in English and in French, for her good humour, support CDs, DVDs and vinyl to the and expertise. We wish her all Library at 380 Springfield the best in her new position. Rd. during opening hours. Or The Open House was but call for assistance at 613- Long-time Spring Book Sale volunteers bid farewell to librarian Sonia Doyon. (From left) Tony Kellett, one of several community 580-2424 x 27623. Many Claire Ouseley, Joan Kellett, Dilshad Macklem, Jane Dobell, Iola Price, Sonia Doyon, Marilyn Venner, events held this fall funded by thanks in advance for your Linda McDonald and Claire Schofield. Photo courtesy Carolyn Brereton proceeds from the Rockcliffe contributions: every book Park Spring Book Sale; others counts! (But please, no ency- By Carolyn Brereton where children could make included a popular Science clopedias, magazines or text- time in Rockcliffe Park. Our The Rockcliffe Park Branch door-hangings or a cardboard Day held at the Manor Park books.) Library Open House held Bookmobile to take home. Oct. 5 was another great suc- The amazing balloon sculp- cess, attended by more than tures created by world-class 60 children and their families. balloon twister Ian Quick Funded by proceeds from the wowed both children and Rockcliffe Park Spring Book adults alike. Sale, the purpose of this fam- Staff members Elizabeth ily-oriented event is twofold: Wood, Tim Delyea and area to say thank-you to the com- manager Philip Robert were all on hand not only to help munity for its support, and to with the fun, but also to man- welcome new families to the age the regular business of Ottawa Public Library and the library on a Saturday the branch. morning. Delicious sand- Kudos to supervisor Sonia wiches and healthy nibbles Doyon and her staff for their from Metro were much hard work in organizing this appreciated, as was the cof- fun-filled event which fea- fee, generously donated by tured live music by Monkey Bridgehead’s Beechwood Rock Music. Kieran the gui- location. tarist was a huge hit, espe- We are sorry to say good- cially with the children who bye to Sonia, who, after more were singing and dancing in than 13 years at the Rockcliffe the book stacks! Librarian Park branch, moved to the Suzanne White, assisted by North Gloucester branch volunteer Caroline Barker in November to take on (granddaughter of long-time the role of Public Service branch volunteer Barbara Supervisor. Sonia has done Barker), managed a craft table a tremendous job during her Page 28 New Edinburgh News December 2019 Sixties-style folk song café relocates to New Edinburgh By Chrissy Steinbock It’s kind of a cross between Our first concert took place Allow me to introduce The a 1960s-style folk café, com- on Nov. 22 at NECTAR, fea- Log Drive Café, a tradi- munity song circle and a drop- turing Paul Spafford singing tional concert series which in choir. Even if you don’t early blues. Our next event is know any of the songs, others coming up Dec. 13. has recently moved to New in the room likely do and the To mark the festive sea- Edinburgh. next thing you know, you’ll son, the Log Drive Café has The Log Drive Café fea- be joining in on the choruses. an annual tradition called the tures local folksingers and Concerts are held on the last Holiday Song Share, an eve- musicians in a coffee-house Friday of the month from ning of carols and seasonal setting that welcomes group September to May (with a songs where everyone is wel- singing among the audience. couple exceptions). come to lead the group in a

Photo courtesy Chrissy Steinbock After many years in the Glebe, the Log Drive Café brings tradi- tional folk music and group singing to the NECTAR Centre.

song, or to ask someone to to learn than to invite them lead. There will be lyric sheets to play? for singalongs. Admission is The Log Drive Café makes a suggested donation of $5 traditional music accessible for the Parkdale Food Centre. and offers a space to expe- As usual, there will also be rience community. Singing coffee, tea and treats. with others is a pretty power- Now for some backstory. ful thing, but not everyone It was Maura Volante and wants to join a choir. Going Ranald Thurgood who found- to song circles or kitchen par- ed the Log Drive Café in ties can be intimidating if 2012, specifically as a space you don’t know the songs or for traditional folksingers. the people singing. However, Both serious folk enthusi- anyone can come to the Log asts, Maura has been sing- Drive, whether it is to listen, ing traditional folk music to sing, to meet people, or all since she discovered it in of the above. I think you’ll be Vancouver coffeehouses and surprised by what you find! song circles in the 1960s, After years at Abbotsford and Ranald has a PhD. in House, the series moved to folklore from Memorial the Gallery at Ecclesiax in University. In Ottawa, their the Glebe for most of a sea- first singalong concert of tra- son until news came that the ditional Canadian folk songs at Abbotsford House in the building had been sold to Glebe was a big success, so developers. It was on Maura’s they started hosting regular mention of the NECTAR events. Over the years, they Centre that I went to check have presented dozens of per- it out and found NECTAR’s formers singing hundreds of general manager Paul Tonkin songs. But after six seasons, very welcoming, and the gal- they felt it was time to let it lery space impressively reso- go. nant. That’s when I offered to It’s the first time the Log adopt the series. I’d had such Drive Café has changed a great experience singing neighborhoods, though it in the audience and learn- feels like a good move. Now, ing new songs at Log Drive it’s just a matter of spreading shows that I thought it would the word. be a shame to let it end there. I hope to see you at At that point, I had started NECTAR on a Friday night playing traditional songs in a sometime soon. If you know band called Wychwood, and anyone who sings traditional I also realized how much I songs, please contact us: had to learn from experienced logdrivecafe.wordpress. folksingers. What better way com. December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 29 OrKidstra celebrates the sounds of the season By Rebecca Russell linguistic backgrounds. serving up to 135 children, Haven’t heard of OrKidstra OrKidstra expanded its two times a week, at their before? Get ready to be after-school music program- Vanier Hub location alone.” inspired! ming to the under-served OrKidstra is proud to be a “OrKidstra is fun. You make areas of Vanier North/South partner in community build- new friends, you get to play and Overbrook-McArthur in ing in this part of our city. an instrument and sing: it’s the fall of 2016. Thanks to Precious and all the amazing!” says 12-year-old the generous support of the OrKidstra students are hard OrKidstra student, Precious. community, OrKidstra has at work practising for their With this kind of enthu- now secured a permanent Vanier Hub Holiday Concert siasm, it’s hard not to get home for this after-school happening at 6 p.m. on excited about OrKidstra’s programming at the Rideau Dec. 11 at the new Rideau upcoming Holiday Concert Community Hub (the former Community Hub, 815 St. on Dec. 11. Rideau High School). This Laurent Blvd. The free, OrKidstra is a local char- expansion is giving new family-friendly concert will ity that empowers children students like 12-year-old feature a wonderful array of from underserved areas of Precious the opportunity to singalong holiday favourites, Ottawa by teaching life skills build their potential through jazz and choral music that is – like respect, teamwork, music. sure to put you in the holiday and responsibility – through “OrKidstra is a phenomenal spirit. playing and singing music organization, providing chil- Jane Anido, the chair of Photo by Fangliang Xu together. Now in its 13th sea- dren who may not have the OrKidstra, former manag- Join the OrKidstra students for a free concert of singalong holi- opportunity with free music ing director of CBC Ottawa day favourites, jazz and choral music on Dec. 11 at the Rideau son, thanks to support from Community Hub. the Ottawa community, more lessons,” says Councillor and a New Edinburgh resi- than 850 children (330 after- Rawlson King, Ward 13 dent, is delighted with how school and 520 in-school) Rideau-Rockcliffe. “Given OrKidstra’s Vanier Hub is hear, we would love it if you 815 St. Laurent Blvd. Tickets are able to benefit from free the very acute need of youth growing: “I invite you to group and individual music in the Overbrook/Vanier area, come to the concert and see could give what you can to not required. They do wel- lessons led by professional I’m delighted that OrKidstra and hear for yourself the support OrKidstra,” she says. come donations in support teaching artists. The two has an after-school program- wonderful transformations Join the children of of OrKidstra’s mission to OrKidstra after-school loca- ming location at the Rideau that are happening in the lives OrKidstra for their Vanier empower kids and build com- tions reach children and Community Hub. Now in of these beautiful children. Hub Holiday Concert on munity. Learn more by visit- youth, ages 5–18, from more their fourth year, I understand The concert is free, but if Dec. 11 at 6 p.m. at the ing orkidstra.ca or call 613- than 62 different cultural and that the OrKidstra team is you feel inspired by what you Rideau Community Hub, 233-0166. Page 30 New Edinburgh News December 2019 An a capella Christmas with two world premieres By Katherine Marek Now that there’s a nip in the er’s eyes after a particularly You’ll be giving twice, as air and snow on the hori- beautiful stretch of music, to concert and CD proceeds zon, fewer people look at me express my delight in real allow us to present donations strangely when they hear me time. to local charities and music singing Christmas carols as I I am so excited to finally scholarships to local high walk around New Edinburgh. share this beautiful holiday school students totaling more It’s a relief to finally have music with New Edinburgh than $140,000. the weather match the music residents. Please come ring The Stairwell Carollers will that I’m practicing; I’ve been in the season with us at the also be performing on Dec. ding-donging merrily on Stairwell Carollers Christmas 6 at St. Joseph Church, 2757 high ever since the Stairwell concert, An a capella St Joseph Blvd, Orléans at 8 Carollers started rehearsing Christmas, on Dec. 18 at 7:30 p.m., Dec. 8 at St. Thomas our holiday repertoire in early p.m. in St. Columba Church, Anglican Church, 1619 September. Photo by Holly Massie 24 Sandridge Rd. in Manor Stittsville Main St. at 2:30 Pierre Massie has been lead- (From left) Stairwell Carollers’ David Rain, Lyndsay Bolden, Pierre Park. p.m., and on Dec. 14 at ing our award-winning choir Massie and Terry Brynaert will each have one of their pieces per- Tickets are $20 at the door Southminster United Church, formed at the choir’s Christmas concerts in December. for an astounding 42 years, or $15 in advance at Books 15 Aylmer Ave. in Old Ottawa turning his intense energies on Beechwood, or online at South at 7:30 p.m. towards coaxing out beautiful Carol.” I am most delight- together Christmas carols stairwellcarollers.com. Katherine Marek, a Stairwell harmonies and precise per- ed by his original piece, the past and present in a wild, And, if you’re looking for Carollers alto, enjoys singing formances. Every winter, the bilingual “Stairwell Carol” – rollicking sleigh-ride. And that perfect Christmas gift, carols on her walks through 30 singers of the Stairwell a delicate jewel of a song. alto Lyndsay Bolden’s wist- our CDs will be on sale, too. New Edinburgh. Carollers bring holiday cheer Tenor David Rain, whose ful “Mary’s Lullaby” paints to the Ottawa area, singing pieces have been performed a beautiful portrait of the both classics and new compo- across Canada and in Europe, sweetly aching love between Holiday Services sitions, spreading peace and has contributed his version of mother and child. St. Bartholomew’s 7 p.m. Christmas fundraising joy. “Es ist ein Ros entsprungen,” As a singer in the Stairwell Anglican Church concert featuring Vyhovskyi This year’s repertoire is a in which the various voice Carollers, it’s been a tremen- 125 MacKay St. Strings youth violinists. particularly special treat, with parts twine around one anoth- dous honour and a uniquely stbartsottawa.ca Dec 17 – 7 p.m. “Bittersweet compositions from four choir er in intricate and overlap- joyful experience to be able 613-745-7834 of Christmas” service for members! Director and tenor ping patterns, unfolding like to sing a song alongside its those who find the holidays Pierre is himself an award- the song’s namesake flower. composer. I love seeing the Dec 8 – Second Sunday of a difficult time. An evening winning composer, and sev- And we are presenting songs evolve and develop, as Advent: 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 to share in the “heart” work eral of his Christmas carol two world premieres this our four composers listen to a.m. Holy Eucharist. of the Christmas season. arrangements are on the pro- Christmas season! Bass their songs and are inspired to Dec 15 – Third Sunday of Dec 22 – 10:30 a.m. gram, including “Il est né le Terry Brynaert’s ambitious make adjustments. And it’s a Advent Christmas Communion ser- divin enfant” and “The Huron “Christmas Is…” brings pleasure to meet the compos- 8:15 a.m. Holy Eucharist. vice. 10:30 a.m. Holy Eucharist Dec 24 – 4:30 p.m. Family and Christmas Pageant. Christmas Eve service with Mini-bazaar after both ser- special music and Christmas vices. carol singing. Dec 22 – Fourth Sunday of Advent St. John’s Lutheran 8:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Church Holy Eucharist. 270 Crichton St. 4:30 p.m. Nine lessons and stjohnlutheran.ca carols followed by a tradi- 613-749-6953 tional Wassail in the parish Dec. 16 – 10 a.m. Christmas hall. Pageant with Sunday School St. Luke’s Lutheran children and youth during Church our worship service, fol- lowed by our annual pot- 326 MacKay St. luck lunch, Christmas Craft stlukeottawa.org and treats, all in Ebinger 613-749-1731 Memorial Hall. Dec 4, 11 & 18 – 7 p.m. Dec. 18 – 10:30 a.m. Worship Advent Services. at G. Armstrong Home, Dec 15 – 10:30 a.m. Pastor Joel Crouse presiding. Children’s Christmas Dec. 24 – 7:30 p.m. Program. Christmas Eve Service of Dec 24 – 7:30 p.m. Christmas Lessons and Carols with Eve Carol and Candlelight Holy Communion. service. Dec. 25 – 10:30 a.m. Dec 25 – 10:30 a.m. Christmas Day worship ser- Christmas Day service. vice with residents, family MacKay United Church and friends at the Garry J. Armstrong Long Term Care 39 Dufferin Rd. Home, 200 Island Lodge mackayunitedchurch.org Rd. (off St. Patrick Street). 613-749-8727 Everyone welcome. There is Dec 15 – 10:30 a.m. Sunday no service at St. John’s that School Christmas pageant. morning. December 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 31 EVENTS CALENDAR Send event listing details Dec. 7 - Book signing at are encouraged. to newednews@hotmail. Books on Beechwood, 35 Dec. 8 – Christmas com Visit our website at Beechwood Ave. 12-2 p.m. Candlelight Service at newedinburgh.ca/events for Andrew King will sign the Beechwood National the most up-to-date listings. copies of his new book RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 Memorial Centre, 280 words, payable on submission of ad. Public service ads Ottawa Rewind. This will be Beechwood Ave. 6 p.m. Andrew’s last signing before (such as lost & found) free. Call Christina Leadlay, 613- DECEMBER beechwoodottawa.ca. A spe- 261-0442 or email [email protected]. Christmas. cial way to remember loved Dec 6 – Snowflake Breakfast Dec. 8 – Winter Marketplace ones. Featuring a candle- Dog/Cat Walking And Sitting Your house plants are also at the Centre Pauline- at the Beechwood National light memorial with carols safe with me! Emergency and regular daily walking. Puppy Charron, 164 Jeanne-Mance Memorial Centre, 280 and a tree-lighting ceremony. Experience. References. Liba Bender: 613-746-4884. St. 7–10 a.m. $20. Beechwood Ave. 12–4 Bring an ornament for our Educational consultant will help you or your child. Tutor, dejeunerflocons.ca 613-744- p.m. beechwoodottawa. outdoor tree in memory of a project assistance, school liaison. 36 years’ experience. 2892 x 1059. The annual ca. The Vanier Community loved one. A non-perishable References. Lorna Bernbaum, M.Ed. l_bernbaum@icloud. Snowflake Breakfast is an Association and the food item for the Food Bank com important fundraising event Beechwood Cemetery encouraged. Dress warmly for Partage Vanier, one of the Foundation host a Winter for this outdoor event. Hot country’s most-used food Marketplace. Shop locally- beverages will be served. an undercurrent of peace and of music by Beethoven, banks. goodwill. Details, Page 27. made and unique artisan Dec. 9 – Crichton Schubert, Wagner, and goods from high quality ven- Dec 6 – Fundraiser Community Council meet- Dec. 18 – Stairwell dors. Details, Page 24. Mahler. Details, Page 25. for Rideau-Rockcliffe ing at the New Edinburgh Carollers’ Christmas con- Community Resource Dec. 8 - Book launch at Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley cert at St. Columba Church, Jan. 26 – Financial Centre at St. Bartholomew’s 24 Sandridge Rd. 7:30 p.m. Books on Beechwood, 35 Ave. 7:30 p.m. Please join Planning for Every Age at Church, 125 MacKay St. Beechwood Ave. 1-3 p.m.: members of the Crichton Tickets: $20 at the door; $15 5–7 p.m. $100 via Eventbrite. Well-known portrait artist Community Council at our in advance. stairwellcarollers. MacKay United Church, cor- com Info: lktouchan@gmail. Bernard Aime Poulin will on regular meeting. We welcome com. This year’s Stairwell ner of MacKay at Dufferin. com. Come support the great site to launch his new cof- everyone with time and ener- Carollers concert is An a work the Rideau Rockcliffe fee table book, Bernard Aime gy to contribute to their com- capella Christmas, featuring 2–4:30 p.m. Freewill dona- Community Resource Centre Poulin: A Portrait munity. compositions from four choir tion. MacKayBrainery@ members. Details, Page 30. (crcrr.org). Tickets include Dec. 8 – RPRA’s Children’s live music, complimentary Dec. 11 – OrKidstra gmail.com 613-749-8727. Christmas Party in the Holiday Concert at the JANUARY Prosecco, food and refresh- Rockcliffe Park Community The MacKay Brainery hosts a ments, and a silent auction. Rideau Community Hub, 815 Hall, 380 Springfield Rd. 2–4 St. Laurent Blvd. 6 p.m. By Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day forum on “Financial Planning Dec 7 – Beechwood Market p.m. Free. The Rockcliffe donation. orkidstra.ca; 613- Brunch at the New Edinburgh for Every Age.” Come and Christmas Edition at Park Residents’ Association 233-0166. OrKidstra pres- Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave. Chartwell New Edinburgh holds its annual Children’s ents its annual free, family- 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The learn from expert financial Square. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Christmas Party, featuring friendly concert featuring a Crichton Community Council advisor Karim Gwaduri from beechwoodmarket.ca The horse-drawn carriage rides, wonderful array of singalong hosts its annual New Year’s Edward Jones. A tax attor- Beechwood Market returns cookie decorating, holiday holiday favourites, jazz and Day Brunch, featuring food, one last time this year with crafts, a visit from Santa choral music that is sure to coffee, wagon rides and ney will be present to answer its annual Christmas Edition, Claus and more! Unwrapped put you in the holiday spirit. entertainment. Donations to your questions. featuring a selection of gifts, gifts or monetary donations Details, page 29. cover the cost of food are food and music. Santa will be for the Rideau-Rockcliffe gratefully accepted. Jan. 26: Book Club in the house at 11 a.m. Community Resource Centre Dec. 13 – Holiday Song Share at NECTAR, 255 Jan. 4–Feb. 2 – Photography Mash Up at the Rockcliffe MacKay St. $5 suggested Show at Tea Tyme, 81 Community Centre, 380 donation. logdrivecafe. Beechwood Ave. 1–7 p.m. wordpress.com. To mark 613-741-8360. Calling all Springfield Rd. 2 p.m. Open the festive season, the Log photographers (professionals, to local book club members Drive Café hosts its Holiday amateurs, once-in-a-lifetim- Song Share, an evening of ers...). Let’s have a sale or and book lovers alike, this carols and seasonal songs “just show” exhibition from Book Club Mash Up features where everyone is welcome Jan. 4 to Feb. 2. All are wel- to lead the group in a song. come! local novelist Missy Marston Lyric sheets and refreshments Jan. 13 – Crichton will read from her book Bad provided. Details, Page 28. Community Council meet- Ideas. Dec. 14 - Book signing at ing at the New Edinburgh Books on Beechwood, 35 Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley FEBRUARY Beechwood Ave. 12-2 p.m. Ave. 7:30 p.m. Please join Cultural journalist and former members of the Crichton Feb. 10 – Crichton CBC reporter Sarah Jennings Community Council at our will be signing copies of regular meeting. We welcome Community Council meet- her book Art and Politics: everyone with time and ener- ing at the New Edinburgh The History of National Arts gy to contribute to their com- Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave. Centre. munity. 7:30 p.m. Please join mem- Dec. 16 – New Edinburgh Jan. 26 – MacKay United Choir concert at MacKay Church Concert at MacKay bers of the Crichton United Church. 7:30 p.m. United Church. Tickets: $25, Community Council at our The New Edinburgh Choir, $20 seniors, $15 students. under the direction of Joe Mezzo-sopranos Pauline regular meeting. We welcome McDonald, presents a Winter Van der Roest and Carole everyone with time and ener- Choir Performance featuring Portelance will team up with classic songs and melodies pianist Frédéric Lacroix in gy to contribute to their com- by popular artists, all with Lieder Reise, a programme munity. Page 32 New Edinburgh News December 2019 of her 89th birthday. Many et under my head, helping me friends attended her Nov. 16 turn over and eventually to celebration of life event at St. stand up. Your compassion, Andrew’s Church. soothing words and comfort- Condolences to friends and ing gestures made all the dif- family of Pamela Holm, who ference. I broke the radial of passed away on Sept. 23. my right elbow, required Many of her Crichton Street more than a dozen stitches in Deadline: FEB 10 apartment complex neigh- my lip and damaged my front [email protected] bours, fellow choir members teeth, but I am now well on and clients of her music ther- my way to recovery, thanks to apy business were in atten- your help.” Condolences dance at a memorial service NEN’s delivery team extends on Oct. 12. She will be sore- a big thank-you to Isobel ly missed at The Edinburgh Bisby, the Young-Martin Retirement Residence, where and VanderHorst-Kerr she worked her music therapy families who have “retired” Photo by Gavin Murphy magic. from their respective routes The Rideau River and Minto Bridges this past autumn. after years of faithful ser- Welcome vice. We welcome new vol- ahead. unteers Sara Fair and Gavan Congratulations Power who have taken up Burgh residents and proud those routes, so readers will More than 700 people came grandparents Wendy continue to enjoy home deliv- to St. Bartholomew Church’s Baldwin and Ian Parker ery and free newspapers at fall bazaar on Nov. 2. City announce the birth of their several shops and businesses Councillor Rawlson King granddaughter Isabelle along Beechwood Avenue. opened the Bazaar at noon. June on Aug. 8 in Hobart, We welcome more volunteers The first hour was reserved Tasmania, Australia. Isabelle for the elderly and those with joins her parents Philippa Photo by Lois Segal. to help deliver on occasions when regular carriers are mobility issues. The general and Nicholas Parker and big Deepest condolences to the either travelling or otherwise public entered at 1 p.m. There brother Maxwell. was no let-up for the 150 vol- family of Cindy Sezlik Mini double mountain doodle unavailable. Contact Karen (above, right) who died Nov. Harrison, Distribution unteers who make this event Linus was 8 weeks old when happen. Special thanks to 28 in Ottawa, just weeks after joined his human siblings Liv Manager: karen.g.harrison@ her 90 birthday. Born to gmail.com. energetic organizers Liz and Cade this fall. He likes to Heatherington and Linda Italian immigrants in Toronto, sleep on his mom’s head, ring where she became Merrill Miscellaneous Assad. The bazaar raised the bell to go out, and mostly $16,000 which will go to the Lynch’s first female stock chew. broker, loving the thrill of The NECTAR Meditation various charities the church this type of work. Cindy Circle invites you join our supports. Thank You small group for an hour of moved to Ottawa at the age of Congratulations to Susan and mindful meditation every 45 and into the real estate A note of thanks from Erika v. Bryan King of St. Luke’s Wednesday at 255 Mackay business (another adrenalin C. Bruce of Rideau Terrace: Church on the birth of their St. from 1:15–2:15 p.m. rush), which grew into a suc- “I wish to express my heart- first grandchild, Maxwell Details: nectarcentregm@ cessful family business felt gratitude to several ladies Henry King on Oct. 9, Photo by Jenn Sheffield gmail.com or 613-745-2742. (Sezlik Realty) with her son (with dogs and prams) who weighing a healthy 9lbs, 5oz. Waiting backstage to go on in Charles Sezlik (above, left) immediately cared for me Kitchen Scrabble at Baby and new parents Aaron The Savannah Sipping Society and his wife Dominique after my terrible fall in NECTAR begins Nov. 14 – and Laura are doing well. are three escapees from a Laframboise. Cindy had the Stanley Park on Oct. 26. I the meetings will be bi-week- Congratulations to Greg Hill Medieval Faire (from left) energy and pizzazz of a will not forget your kindness: ly from 2–4 p.m. unless there of Noel Street on his planned Venetia Lawless, Janet Uren woman so connected and calling an ambulance, walk- are those who want to play retirement from the Canadian and Lindsay Laviolette. The content in life. She will be so ing up to Minto Bridge to weekly. Attendance is casual. Conservation Institute at the play was recently produced missed by all her family, track it down and guide it to Come when you can! Details: end of the year. Best wishes at Elmwood by Janet Uren friends and people who knew the spot I was lying, tending [email protected] for all the artistic adventures of the Linden House Theatre her. to my injuries, putting a jack- or 613-745-2742. Company. Our sincere condolences to Ross and Simon Fraser, co- owners of Fraser Café, on the recent loss of their mother Sandra Fraser who died on Nov. 8 following a courageous struggle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS). She will be missed by friends and family in Canada, England and Germany. The Fraser family would be grateful for donations in her memory to the ALS Society of Canada or to Hospice Care Ottawa: The Maycourt Hospice. Deepest sympathies to Queen Victoria resident Elizabeth Photo by Scott Bourassa Jorgenson and family on the The first ever Beechwood Night Market at MacKay United Church on Nov. 15 was a massive success. Food, drink and music loss of her mother Elizabeth made for a great Friday night out for more than 400 residents (above, left). Among the vendors were Chef Resa Solomon-St. “Betty” Jorgenson on Lewis (centre) and her Baccanalle team: Adam Pazos, Keanu Cunningham and Katherine Harris. MacKay United’s minis- Nov.12, just two weeks shy ter Peter Woods led his jazz trio on sax, featuring Tom Reynolds (piano), Valeriy Nehovora (drums) and JP Lapensee (bass).