December 2013

www.newedinburgh.ca Sketch by Martha Markowsky. “You Don’t Know What You’ve Got til its Gone...” Announcing the forma- of our neighbourhood is some- This neighbourhood is, in tion of the thing we need to understand many ways, a living example Historical Society and communicate better. of a that has mostly By Janet Uren When I first came to New disappeared. In fall 2013, a Do you remember that Joni Edinburgh in 2001 and walked small group came together, Mitchell song from the 1960s, my dog along Avon Lane, I its objective being to about paving paradise to put in was astonished. I felt as though communicate and to promote I had left behind the stressful the value of New Edinburgh a parking lot? What were the st words? “Don’t it always seem 21 century and escaped back as one of Canada’s flagship to go, that you don’t know to an older world, a quiet, tree- heritage districts. The New what you’ve got till it’s gone?” lined community with very few Edinburgh Historical Society That is a truth that rings loud cars and loads of children play- is little more than an idea and clear for a small group of ing safely. Such lanes were at the moment, an informal people in New Edinburgh who common once in , when gathering of interested people have decided to form an his- houses typically sat on much (Joan Mason, Rosemarie Intensification: It’s Not torical society here. larger lots and backed on to Tovell, Ann Davis and myself). The first lots in New unpaved access routes. That We have met twice so far to was before intensification in talk about ways that we can Edinburgh were laid out in th th All Bad News… 1834, and the village still main- the late 19 and early 20 promote understanding and tains much of its historic shape century, when so many proper- protection of our wonderful By Joan Mason intensification. NECA’s ties were sub-divided, many old neighbourhood. We would Heritage and Development and character. We believe that To help keep the City from the streets and lanes of New new houses were built and like you to join us if this goal sprawling outwards indefinite- Committee actively participated almost all the large gardens in resonates with you. (Email Ann in consultations and provided Edinburgh are precious, not ly, the Province has encouraged only as a pleasant place to New Edinburgh disappeared. Davis at [email protected]) intensification of “underdevel- suggestions to remedy the The lanes survived, however, The group’s first project is the situation. NECA also helped live, but also because they act oped” parts within the existing as a rare and visible memo- and nowhere in Ottawa is there New Edinburgh History Book, urban area. This makes sense; organize a public consultation such an intact system of these here in the neighbourhood rial of Canada’s past. We also commutes would be shorter believe that the heritage value as in New Edinburgh. Continued on page 16 and the demand for new ser- that was well-attended and vices lessened. Official priority provided valuable input. The locations include downtown, City planners heard similar mainstreets, transit hubs, and concerns from other established vacant sites such as former fac- neighbourhoods and found tories and train yards. That’s overwhelming evidence that the theory but, in practice, this existing voluntary guidelines policy has played havoc with were not working. mature neighbourhoods such as Their research led to a New Edinburgh. Intensification comprehensive report on has often been invoked as an “Low-Rise Infill Housing in excuse for building oversized Mature Neighbourhoods”. The and incompatible infill projects findings and recommendations in locations far removed from were accepted by City Council, the target areas. The situation which then approved their has been compounded by inad- incorporation in 2012 into a equate municipal by-laws and new Infill Zoning By-law; weak enforcement by the City. the companion Urban Infill But change is in the works. Housing Design Guidelines In 2010, responding to were also updated. The new community complaints from rules address thorny issues such across Ottawa, the City began as determining compatibility looking into the insensitive with community character, how way many developers and to measure grade (and height) architects were going about Continued on page 8 Page 2 New Edinburgh News December 2013 to have late winter or early lent article in this edition spring. I … thought … I could of NEN provides a classic perhaps prompt a discussion example of the frustrations Report from here….What do you love about we encounter. Should we the neighbourhood? just give up and stop object- I'll start: First, I chose to ing – or is there another NECA President live here for the beauty. I love strategy that might be more the rivers, the falls, the park effective? space, , the quiet • Should we be working more Tim Plumptre historic lanes and the varied closely with other communi- and interesting architecture.…. ty associations? What might Second, history and character. be the benefits of such rela- tive this year will be to orga- Every year, at its Annual ably effective. They all have New Edinburgh is so closely tionships? nize an event where commu- General Meeting, the New busy lives and many obliga- tied to the • What measures could we nity members can discuss our Edinburgh Community tions outside their work as and of course the history of adopt to encourage a greater future. Alliance (NECA) welcomes board volunteers. Nonetheless, Canada. My family has his- degree of engagement of Some readers may remember new board members. This they have a can-do attitude toric ties to the community as local residents in the work we organized a similar event October, three new directors that’s impressive. When they well. Third: location! I can of NECA? last year to learn more about were elected. Leslie McKay, say they’re going to do some- easily walk or cycle to work, I look forward to sharing Minto’s plans for the fire site a relatively new resident of thing, they do it and they do it the Market, Beechwood, etc. more information about our at MacKay and Beechwood, our community, left the high- well. Commutes by car are typically work with you in future. In the and to provide Minto with powered world of corporate They’re a talented, intelli- short. interim, please be assured that feedback. Nearly everyone finance in the UK to seek a gent and engaging group of Why do I stay here though? board members welcome sug- who attended—well over 150 less pressured life and to enjoy citizens. They’re also fun. This The people I've met since gestions. You’ll find our con- residents—seemed pleased the charms of our community. means that board meetings are moving here. Because I may tact information below; feel with the event, and some ideas Patricia Begin, an experienced convivial and enjoyable. New stop to chat with friends and free to contact any of us if you put forward by the commu- public servant from Treasury Edinburgh is fortunate to have neighbours at least five, if have ideas related to our activi- nity (though not as many as Board decided to retire and such individuals at its service, not ten times, walking from ties or the community. we would have liked!) were fortunately for us, she’s made and as President I feel it’s a Beechwood home. Because I would be remiss if I did adopted by Minto. NECA one of her new commit- privilege to be able to work my children are being raised not mention one more matter. Events like these reflect a ments in retirement. with this group. in a caring village where we Among the departures from theme that runs through nearly In addition, we were fortu- Board meetings are open to look out for each other and the board in October was the all our board discussions: our nate to reconnect with Gail the public, so if you’d ever like know someone on nearly every Interim Chair, David Sacks. desire to communicate effec- McEachern. Gail has served as to drop by, you’ll find details block.” David has served the inter- tively with members and to be President of NECA in the past of our meetings on the New If you’d like to join this con- ests of New Edinburgh with responsive to citizens’ inter- and it was a very pleasant sur- Edinburgh web site. Usually versation, go to the New Ed remarkable devotion for many ests. prise when we heard she was we meet at 7:30 pm on the Talk listserve and share your years, only one example of prepared to return to the board third Monday of each month, thoughts: new-ed-talk@goog- which was his willingness to table. She contributes a wealth except in December and during legroups.com. step forward when it became of experience to our delibera- the summer. Some other questions our evident, a year ago, that the tions, and a long-term perspec- We’re an inquisitive lot. We board’s exploring are: position of President was tive. All three new appointees are always pursuing a number • What can we learn from becoming vacant. David took bring real strength to the board. of questions. Here are some other community associa- hold of the reins and those Last year, we also added we’re looking into at present. tions? What good ideas do of us who worked with him three directors. The board has One question heads the list. they have that we might for the next 12 months were 11 members now, so about half What do the people who live benefit from adopting here? constantly impressed with his are relatively new. With every here want New Edinburgh to • What should we do about knowledge, his dedication addition, and with departures look like in 5 or 10 years? our relationship with the and his unfailing courtesy. He of past directors, the character What do residents and local on devel- continues to support NECA’s of the board shifts somewhat. businesses like about this com- opment proposals? Our work through membership in When I assumed the munity? What ideas do they Heritage and Development the Heritage and Development Presidency of NECA this fall, have about improvements? Coming back to the Forum Committee, year after Committee, but we shall cer- there were several things that What aspects must we be care- on the Future of New year, puts in hours of work tainly miss his wisdom, as struck me about our board ful to protect as years roll by? Edinburgh, one of our direc- reviewing development pro- well his dry wit, on the board. today. Our directors are deep- At the AGM, we asked tors, Paula Thompson, has posals and trying to protect Thank you David, from all ly interested in our commu- everyone whether they’d be launched an on-line conversa- New Edinburgh’s character. your colleagues. nity and its welfare. In this, interested in taking part in a tion. Here’s some of what she But we lose far too often. In closing, I would like on they carry on a long tradition. Forum on the Future of New wrote: City planners and elected behalf of the board to send all NECA directors historically Edinburgh. We had no idea “We just had a meeting of the officials seem constantly New Edinburghers our very have made many valuable what the response would be— NECA Board and this question willing to change zoning to warm wishes for a peaceful contributions to life in New but it was remarkable. Nearly -- Why did you chose to live accommodate developers. and enjoyable holiday season. Edinburgh. everyone raised their hand. here? -- came up in the context Gall McEachern’s excel- It’s just around the corner! Today’s directors are remark- So our most important initia- of a community forum we plan NECA MEETINGS: All Welcome The NECA board meets nine times a year, normally on the Your NECA Representatives 2013-2014 third Monday of each month at 7:30 pm. No meetings in Sarah Anson-Cartwright 745-4194 [email protected] July, August, or December. During October, NECA holds its Patricia Begin 742-8838 [email protected] annual general meeting (AGM) and a regular board meeting. Roslyn Butler 746-8037 [email protected] Secretary Simon Ford 301-7776 [email protected] Membership The January meeting will be held in the Activity Room of Catherine Lindquist 747-6009 [email protected] the Governor’s Walk Retirement Residence, located at 150 Gail McEachern [email protected] Heritage & Development Stanley Ave. Meetings are open to all New Edinburgh resi- Leslie McKay [email protected] dents. Anyone wishing to make a presentation to the board Tim Plumptre 852-6557 [email protected] President should please contact Tim Plumptre in advance to arrange Paula Thompson 741-1266 [email protected] scheduling. Our next meetings are: Jim Watson 745-7928 [email protected] Treasurer No meeting in December Monday, January 20, 7:30 pm, Governor’s Walk Ex officio: Cindy Parkanyi 745-8734 [email protected] New Edinburgh News Any changes to this schedule would be posted in advance on the New Edinburgh website, www.newedinburgh.ca. December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 3 disadvantages of this system this involves additional delay, seems to us both regrettable are significant: first, the addi- with no guarantee that all the in principle that a policy of tion of an intermediate layer of necessary ground will be cov- Information Control should From the bureaucracy between question ered in Approved Response, prevail at the City level, deal- and answer inevitably involves Round Two. ing as it does with local issues delay, sometimes to the point Ironically, any one of our directly affecting our daily Editor’s Chair that publication deadlines readers should have no dif- lives, and illogical in practice Editors’ Lament: Until control over communications, come and go before any use- ficulty making direct contact since those who are best posi- recently, NEN reporters have consigning all inquiries from ful information becomes avail- with City staff to get timely tioned to provide information had ample and ready access to the press (ourselves included, able. (And indeed, on occa- and meaty information on a to the community at large have the departmental staff mem- despite our modest neigh- sion, calls from the NEN have specific local issue of concern least (and slowest) access to bers at the City of Ottawa bourhood orbit) to its Media elicited no response whatever). to them. But should they mis- the background facts required who were best positioned to Relations department where Secondly, the responses that guidedly identify themselves to do so. An issue for the civic provide up-to-date, detailed questions are referred to the do emerge rarely address the as associated with our com- election of 2014, perhaps? information on a host of relevant experts on City staff. issue at the level of detail we munity newspaper, the cone Jane Heintzman, Associate municipal issues of concern Carefully polished, and often would aim for if able to speak of silence will descend, and Editor/Senior writer and interest to our community. formulaic responses are even- directly with an expert on City their questions will be filtered tually produced. staff. While it is of course through the Media Relations Cindy Parkanyi, Managing Regrettably, however, the City Editor has now adopted the federal From our perspective as a theoretically possible to pose team at a slower pace, and government’s model of tighter small community paper, the further questions via the Media with far less likelihood of a Relations group, once again fully satisfactory response. It The Domtar Lands: A New Transportation Hub? By Roderick Taylor Kanata get ready to depart. A quence. A central railway ter- Fast forward to 2025. The VIA desirable vision for the future minal on the Domtar lands train from to Ottawa of our national capital region would have the added bonus makes its usual stop at the east as a whole, and for the Domtar of being practically realizable end Alta Vista train station. lands in particular? Surely at and relatively cost-effective. Some passengers disembark, least, a little more imagina- Given that a rail corridor and but others remain on board as tive than the all-too-predict- terminal—albeit for freight— the train’s journey is not quite able proposals for yet more already exists, the securing of ended. Re-starting again, the condominiums and restaurants lands for a transit right-of-way intercity express momentarily on these properties, which has would be largely obviated, accelerates south-westwards, framed much of the contempo- while necessary works would until just past Billings Bridge rary discussion on their future essentially entail conversion where it veers to the right of late. of rail facilities designed for over a connection to join the On a more fundamental level, freight to those designed to north-south 0-Train line. The however, what reasonable per- accommodate passengers. train then glides northwards son could argue against the Moreover, existing or former past admiring O-Train patrons desirability of a more central- railway rights-of-way in the awaiting their local trains, ly-located rail terminal, espe- vicinity of the north end of the at Confederation, Carleton, cially in a city where the main rail bridge could Carling, and Bayview stations, inter-city rail station is some easily facilitate the reversal of before treating its remaining four kilometres removed from longer trains for operational onboard passengers to magnif- the downtown and where our purposes, when that would icent vistas of the Ottawa River O-Trains approach no closer be required. In addition, the as it threads its way through the than Bayview station? And a absence of road crossings, at steel girders of a refurbished rail terminal situated adjacent least as far as the Chaudière Prince of Wales railway bridge, to downtown Hull/, Bridge, means that such a rail en route to its final destina- almost in the shadow of the route would be relatively unob- tion. Upon clearing the vener- , would certainly trusive—remarkably so, in fact, able crossing, the train turns be quite centrally located. In for a routing that would be so sharply, to the right and travels fact, the potential availability close to the central areas of briefly along what used to be of the Domtar lands for rede- both Gatineau and Ottawa. (A a railway spur line serving the velopment presents our capital plethora of road crossings was erstwhile Domtar paper mill on region with a unique oppor- ostensibly why the rail connec- the Gatineau waterfront, adja- tunity to reverse much of the tion to our former downtown cent to the Chaudière Bridge destructive anti-rail legacy Union Station was closed in and the downtown. Instead of city architect and planner, the 1960s.) As far as costs go, of a paper mill, however, the Jacques Gréber, whose princi- a good, basic terminal, together train’s passengers arrive at its pal accomplishment in this city with the costs of a region-wide replacement and journey’s end: was, arguably, the removal of diesel O-Train/commuter sys- a new, multi-platform region- rail lines and corridors from tem, for which such a station al rail terminal hosting local our core and their replacement would be a central destina- O-Trains, together with some with wide swaths of asphalt. In tion point, could probably be VIA Rail intercity services. this respect, Ottawa/Gatineau had for about $500-million—a The Parliament Buildings could follow in the footsteps of modest fraction of the costs of beckon from just across the City and other enlight- Ottawa’s current light rail plan, river and form an iconic back- ened jurisdictions, which have needless to say. drop as our travellers alight to recognized the folly— includ- Editor’s Note: Roderick a station adorned with artis- ing the inconvenience to rail Taylor has written widely on tic murals commemorating the travellers—of situating rail railway and rail transit topics rich industrial heritage of the terminals well beyond central since the 1990s, including an Chaudière. On adjacent plat- cores, and which have since article in the December 2007 forms, meanwhile, O-Trains relocated or reopened these New Edinburgh News on rail Printed in Smiths Falls by Performance Printing. bound for and in downtown areas in conse- transit in Dublin, Ireland. Page 4 New Edinburgh News December 2013

61 Queen Victoria Street: A View from the Community By Gail McEachern be managed and developed. More than three decades ago Chair, Heritage and in June 1981, a former NECA Development Committee President, Jim Kingham, wrote New Edinburgh Community in the New Edinburgh News: Alliance (NECA) “ It is becoming clear that the In his article entitled “A View main issue for our community Fit for a Queen” (appearing in this year, and perhaps for years this issue of the New Edinburgh to come, is going to be that of News), Mark Larose, dealing with developers who President of Capital View want to fill New Edinburgh’s Developments, describes his green spaces with lot-line to company’s project “in the heart lot-line buildings”. This was a of historic New Edinburgh” prophetic statement. that involves the renovation of In 1982, the construction of an existing home at 61 Queen a large eight-unit townhouse Victoria Street, and the con- development, which filled struction of a 3-storey 2,509 the land from Crichton Street square-foot residence on a to River Lane, precipitated a newly created lot with access request by the community for from River Lane. Mr. Larose a land-use study by the City of points out that this is the first Ottawa. The study focused on approval of its kind by the City redevelopment, heritage pro- of Ottawa in over 20 years. tection and increased traffic on In the view of NECA’s the lanes. In an analysis of 500 Heritage and Development questionnaires completed by Committee, this is not an event local residents, 73% indicated that is widely supported or cel- that building more homes with ebrated by the New Edinburgh primary access from the lanes community. In fact, it flies in would damage the character of the face of over 30 years of the lanes. effort by dedicated residents As a result of the study and the to maintain some control over recommendations that emerged how the physical attributes of from it, the City instituted a this historic neighborhood will new by-law to prohibit further construction on the lanes. This by-law (Zoning Exception 900) Visit The effectively prohibits develop- ment on a lane unless the prop- Burgh Online! erty can be accessed from a public street. This by-law has For the most been a significant tool in pre- up-to-date news of the venting the severance of the neighbourhood long landscaped lots typical of New Edinburgh, and the con- newedinburgh.ca struction of new housing that Continued on page 5 December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 5 Continued from page 4 magically converted the ‘lane’ into a ‘public street’ for the would reduce or eliminate the full width of the property, so A View Fit for a Queen traditional gardens and green that it is no longer in viola- By Mark Larose findings which illustrate that spaces. tion of City by-laws to build the process is most often arbi- An additional tool was on this section of the lane or President, Capital View trary, open to political interfer- the establishment of the have vehicular access from the Developments ence, and fraught with delays New Edinburgh Heritage lane. In our view, this is a My company, Capital View that lead to immense costs Conservation District (HCD) clear cut case of bending the Development Inc., recently to developers, homebuyers, in 2001, and its Conservation letter and spirit of the rules obtained approval to sever municipalities and the general Plan, which was created by a through ‘spot zoning’. What the L-shaped lot located public at large. Mr. Larose and Capital View residents’ steering committee at 61 Queen Victoria Street The River Lane architectural and a City of Ottawa heritage have done (with the support of the City Planning Department), in the heart of historic New design was the result of 18 planner. The primary aim of the Edinburgh. This is the first months of planning involving we believe that developers need New Edinburgh Conservation is to set a precedent for future development on the lanes, and approval of its kind in over 20 our company Capital View to have an open dialogue with Plan is “To preserve and years. The controversial proj- Development, Doyle Homes, homebuyers, neighbours, city enhance the village character with it the potential destruction of gardens and green spaces, ect, which we have dubbed ‘a Heritage Ottawa and City of planners, politicians and plan- of New Edinburgh. This will view fit for a Queen,’ includes Ottawa Planning officials. ning professionals. We all have be accomplished through the increased vehicular traffic, and erosion of an important part the restoration of the exist- Community feedback result- to work together to accommo- application of guidelines that ing home located at 61 Queen ed in multiple design chang- date change because inevita- will direct the management of of New Edinburgh’s “cultural landscape”. Victoria Street and the con- es such as the removal of a bly, as Bob Dylan wrote, “the the HCD to ensure the reten- Capital View maintains that struction of a three-storey, rooftop patio and a reduction times, they are a changing”. tion and conservation of the they have made multiple chang- 2509 square-foot detached in square footage from 3,250 It’s our view that developers such as my company Capital district’s heritage resources.” es to the design of the new home on the newly formed square feet to 2,509 square What does this actually mean? infill in response to community View Development Inc. build lot located at 112 River Lane. feet. As President of Capital homes that are desirable to From the perspective of the feedback. We think this miss- This article presents the views View Development, I took working committee that helped es the fundamental point. The the consumer. Where there is of our company on how we the position that we wanted a demand there will be a sup- shape the HCD guidelines and design features of the proposed believe “the view” benefits the to design a home that comple- the present day Heritage and development are irrelevant. At ply. Our team at Capital View community, and the steps we ments the natural beauty of the Development Inc. invites and Development Committee, the issue is whether the company have taken to ensure that the New Edinburgh lanes, and I am meaning and the intent of the should have been permitted to actively considers commu- build enhances the character of personally very pleased with nity opinion when designing words that describe the pri- build on this site at all, and it the neighbourhood. how the design came together. mary aim of the HCD are seems clear to us that—accord- homes. The City of Ottawa’s growth In our view, the controversy We would like an open dia- not ambiguous. According ing to the City’s own by-laws management strategy, set out and heritage guidelines—they over infill projects, such as the logue with community friends, to the Oxford Dictionary, the in its Official Plan, includes one located at Queen Victoria, neighbours, and colleagues. word “conserve” has its roots should not. Mr. Larose concludes that the the intensification of develop- is not caused by developers, Please email info@capital- in the Latin word “con-ser- ment in the urban area over the city officials, or community viewdevelopment.com with vare” meaning to “to keep”. controversy over infill projects is not caused by developers, next 20 years. However, the associations. We feel that this your feedback and suggestions “Preserve” means “to keep safe Official Plan also notes that controversy is a direct result of so we can plan smart and sus- or free from harm, to maintain city officials or community associations. Rather he argues introducing new development evolving homebuyer demands! tainable development in the something in its existing state, in historic neighbourhoods After all, it is the homebuyer Beechwood Village. to keep undisturbed for protec- that it is a direct result of poten- tial homebuyers’ expectations requires a sensitive approach that has created a demand for Here are what we consider tion”. and sets out strategic direc- these larger infill homes. the top seven infill develop- So what are we attempt- and demands, which require the developer to provide larger tions to ensure the compat- In a recent centretownnews. ment benefits: ing to “keep undisturbed for living spaces. From our per- ibility of new development in ca article, Alain Miguelez, 1. Making better use of urban protection”? Primarily New spective, this is simply not the established communities. We Ottawa’s program manager for land supplies while reducing consumption of forest and Edinburgh’s historic village case. The controversy is in fact at Capital View Development zoning, reported that his staff characteristics, which are: caused by developers deter- agricultural land Inc. are sensitive to the con- has seen an increase in infill 2. Increasing access of peo- 1) Modest small-scale houses mined to shoe-horn oversized cerns of the community. After applications. He says that from 2) Rural-style laneways * suburban-style infill projects ple to jobs, and jobs to labour all, we too are residents of 2007 to 2012, his staff issued force 3) Tree-lined streets into historically smaller-scale Beechwood Village. In our permits for 1,612 infill units 4) Landscaped backyards urban landscapes, and going 3. Reducing the time, money, view, the Queen Victoria and in Ottawa’s five central wards. energy, and air pollution asso- 5) Green spaces between to extreme lengths to do so. River Lane development proj- “There’s no question that if houses. Insult is added to injury by ciated with commuting ects exemplify the efforts of you’ve got 1,600 in five years, 4. Strengthening real estate *”The verdant green char- developers’ failure to respect sound urban planning. obviously there’s a demand for acter of the laneways is part the community’s concerns, or markets and property values The approval process them,” says Miguelez. and renewing older neighbor- of the cultural landscape of the limits set by the existing becomes more convoluted due Developers and builders zoning by-laws and (in the hoods and housing stock New Edinburgh. This char- to various factors. City plan- construct homes based on the 5. Making better use of exist- acter, with its mix of trees case of New Edinburgh) the wants of the homebuyer. As Heritage Conservation District ners have a set agenda based on ing infrastructure and lowering and shrubs, should be main- long as there is a demand for costs of public services such Guidelines. increased intensification. Ward tained and enhanced.” (From Councillors are following the larger living spaces, attached as: transit, sidewalks, water, New Edinburgh’s Heritage How can we make this a garages and modern amenities, sewer, school, public safety, more agreeable situation? The directives of their constituents. Conservation District Plan.) Certain constituents make their entrepreneurs will continue to police, fire and ambulance Back to 61 Queen Victoria solution is very simple. Honour find ways to build homes fit- 6. Adding to socioeconomic the spirit and intent of New voices heard through local Street and Capital View community associations, many ting that description. So what diversity Developments’ plan to build Edinburgh’s HCD, refrain from of whom have differing agen- can we do to make this a more 7. Restoring park land a 2,509 square-foot residence encouraging the city to “spot- agreeable situation? through cash in lieu of devel- on River Lane. To be able to zone”, build mega-houses in das. A prevailing theme is to preserve the historic charac- In order to properly plan and opment costs. do this, Capital View requested areas of the city that are not build sustainable communities, and was granted permission characterized by historically teristics of mature neighbour- to (1) remove the Heritage small lots, and be creative— hoods. Builders and developers Overlay Zoning on 61 Queen smaller spaces are becoming cater to the homebuyer’s agen- Victoria to permit a reduced very attractive to those who da, which is a moving target. side yard for an addition, and wish to downsize and move Add on top of that several city (2) set aside parts of the zon- into the urban core. It’s our approval committees, and you ing by-law, including Zoning hope that when Capital View have a bottleneck of conflict- Exception 900 (which prohib- Developments and other ing agendas. its new access from a lane) Ottawa area developers see The Association of and Zoning Section 59 (which the wisdom of following these Architects recently completed requires frontage on a public suggestions, the infill contro- a thorough review of the prov- street to provide access to a versy will melt away and we ince's site plan control pro- new dwelling on a lane). will all get along just fine. cess. They have published their This complex maneuver has Page 6 New Edinburgh News December 2013 Madeleine Meilleur, for taking pour la sécurité publique de toujours pas réglé. From the Desk of... responsibility for this important la zone densément peuplée du En l’absence de propositions and appropriate decision. centre-ville. La taille de ces sérieuses de la part de la CCN However, that still leaves the véhicules engendre aussi son pour adresser ce problème problem of heavy trucks in the lot de problèmes au niveau persistant, des solutions middle of downtown. de la circulation généralement d'amoindrissement de l'impact Given the lack of serious très dense à cet endroit, des camions pourraient être proposals by the NCC to sans parler de l’impact sur développées. Certains citoyens address this ongoing problem, l’environnement. se sont d’ailleurs déjà prononcés solutions for reducing the Au cours des dernières sur diverses possibilités à ce Mauril Bélanger impact of trucks could be décennies, certaines niveau, dont la construction Member of Parliament for developed. Residents have alternatives ont été proposées d’un tunnel réservé au passage Ottawa-Vanier already pointed to various pour alléger le trafic et sortir des camions lourds sous solutions, such as building a les camions lourds. Toutefois, le centre-ville. De plus, des tunnel under downtown just compte tenu de l'absence centres de redistribution des The Heavy Truck Problem for heavy trucks, setting up d'une planification saine de chargements pourraient être load redistribution centres in nos corridors de transports par mis sur pied en périphérie in Downtown Core the city outskirts so that heavy la Commission de la capitale d’Ottawa, afin de transférer la trucks could be unloaded and nationale (CCN), nombreux cargaison des camions lourds their cargo placed in smaller sont ceux qui, comme moi, ont dans de plus petits véhicules. Le problème des camions vehicles, or limiting the hours souhaité l'abandon de l’option Enfin, une autre option pourrait when heavy truck traffic is visant à construire un pont à la être de reteindre les heures permitted. hauteur de l'Île Kettle. de circulations des camions lourds au centre-ville Obviously, Ottawa City Suite à la proposition du lourds. I have always supported (NCC) does not have any sound Council and the Government consultant Roche-NCE de De toute évidence, le conseil relieving traffic congestion plans for our transportation of Ontario will need to work construire un pont à cet endroit, municipal de la Ville d’Ottawa in and corridors, many have joined together to resolve this en mai dernier, le gouvernement et le gouvernement de removing heavy trucks from me in calling for the option to longstanding issue. Let’s hope de l'Ontario a pris la décision l’Ontario auront à collaborer the area. Since some of them build a bridge at Kettle Island the NCC will get on board, or de se retirer du projet. Celui- pour résoudre ce fâcheux carry hazardous materials, to be scrapped. at least not get in the way of ci dû conséquemment être problème. Espérons que la these trucks pose an ongoing Further to the proposal by the other levels of government abandonné par la CCN faute CCN acceptera de collaborer public safety threat to the consultants Roche-NCE to actually trying to fix the d’appui. J'aimerais féliciter également, ou à tout le moins densely populated core. Their build a bridge at that location, problem. l’honorable Glen Murray, de ne pas mettre de bâtons dans size alone adds another set of the Government of Ontario ministre des Transports les roues des autres autorités problems to already congested decided in May to withdraw * * * * * de l'Ontario, ainsi que mon gouvernementales qui, elles, traffic, not to mention their from the project. Without J'ai toujours appuyé l'idée homologue provinciale, tenteront certainement de environmental impact. any support left, the NCC de désengorger le trafic au l’honorable Madeleine résoudre le problème. There have been a number of had to follow suit. I wish to centre-ville d’Ottawa et d’en Meilleur, d’avoir pris la Hon. / L’hon. Mauril proposals over the last couple congratulate the Honourable sortir les camions lourds. responsabilité de cette Bélanger, M.P. / député of decades to relieve traffic Glen Murray, Ontario Du fait que certains de ces importante et juste décision. Ottawa-Vanier congestion and remove heavy Minister of Transportation, camions transportent des Cependant, le problème des trucks. However, since the as well as my provincial matières dangereuses, ceux-ci camions lourds circulant en National Capital Commission colleague, the Honourable représentent un danger continu plein cœur du centre-ville n’est December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 7 entry, to phone the parents for toy pick-up appointments From the Desk and to deliver hampers and Ottawa City vouchers ready for mailing. Councillor Daybreak Non-Profit Shelter Peter Clark of Mayor 393 Piccadilly Ave 613-236-8070 Reports Donations are needed of men’s Jim Watson and women’s mitts, hats, gloves, socks, scarves, toiletries By-law activity in the Ward Ward 13 work for 2014 (soap and hairbrushes), make- in 2012 Resurfacing up, pyjamas, slippers, pens, By-law & Regulatory Services • St. Patrick will be resur- A Time for Giving notepads and calendars, gift experienced an overall increase faced in 2014, eastbound By Mayor Jim Watson toys. cards, movie passes and of 4% in total call volume Murray to Crichton, west- The days have gotten shorter chocolates (sealed packages in 2012 compared to 2011 bound Crichton to West of Dave Smith Youth Treatment only please). Please call to Beausoleil. and the weather colder and that Centre for the entire City. In our means the holiday season is make arrangements for drop- ward, there has been an 8% • Carson’s Road from 786 Bronson Avenue right around the corner. off. increase in overall call volume Montreal Road to Den Haag 613-257-2813 ext. 1201 We are fortunate to call in the fourth quarter of 2012 • Plumber Avenue from Monetary donations are Operation Come Home Ottawa home and there is compared to the same time last Charlton to Bathgate requested for the purchase of 179 Murray St much to be thankful for this 613-230-4663 year. Animal and noise call Signalization bus tickets, personal items/ volumes remained relatively year, like every year. But Donations required for youth, • Street lighting replacement clothes and present exchange constant. In our ward the main while many will celebrate the such as: toys, socks, underwear, will be taking place at North for their clients. Gift cards complaints received over the holidays with lavish meals and personal hygiene products, River Road and St. Laurent for Walmart, Shoppers Drug year were related to animals presents, others are at risk of sweaters, clean towels, cough Blvd., at Bourassa. Mart or Bayshore Mall are also (primarily dogs off leash); going without a warm meal, let drops (Halls) and cereal. Please • Upgrading of traffic control welcome. noise; parking and property alone a gift. call ahead. signal at May and McArthur Boys and Girls Club of standards. Those issues remain Ottawa’s residents always The Snowsuit Fund • There will be a pedes- as the most calls so far for give generously to those in Ottawa trian countdown signal at 225 Donald St, Suite 134 2013. need and I encourage you 2825 Dumaurier Ave Montreal Road and Brittany 613-828-0428 613-746-8719 to keep doing so during the Municipal Property Donations requested for the Donations needed of winter Donald Street Bridge holiday season. coats, mitts, scarves, hats, and Assessment Corporation If you would like to offer annual holiday children’s The construction of the pedes- boots for children and adults. On November 1, the Municipal donations of food, gifts, or party: decorations, Christmas trian and cycling bridge over Donations can be dropped off Property Assessment your time, here are just a few cookies, food and beverages, the will connect at the office or at a Canadian Corporation (MPAC) will begin of the many organizations that as well as new children’s gifts multi-use pathways on the east Tire Store or Browns Cleaners. delivering nearly one million could use your help: (6-13 years old). side along Donald Street from Cash donations can be brought Property Assessment Notices Toy Mountain - The Salvation North River Road and on the Christmas Exchange- in person or be made over the to property taxpayers across Army Toy Depot phone with a credit card. west side from Somerset Street Program of the Caring and the province. The last province- 250 Champagne Drive N, Unit Sharing Exchange OC Transpo Annual East at Range and Strathcona 118, 1st level warehouse wide assessment took place www.CaringandSharing.ca Christmas Food Bank Drive Park. This will re-establish a www.toymountain.ca in 2012 when every property Monetary donations are needed in support of the Ottawa walking connection across the Free toys for children 12 owner received an assessment to help provide gift vouchers Food Bank Rideau River between the com- and under are distributed to notice. Some of the reasons and food hampers to families For more information and munities of Overbrook, Vanier eligible families from the end for receiving a notice this fall in need during the holiday participating Food Drive and Sandy Hill. It will also be of November until Christmas. include a change in property season. locations see: ottawafoodbank. a key part of the citywide cyc- They will be given a time and ownership; a property value Volunteers are needed to help ca/2013/12/oc-transpo- ling link. date to return to pick up the increase or decrease; a change at fundraising events, for data annual-christmas-food-drive/ in the classification or tax Minto Bridges liability of a property. Property Additional funding for a design owners are encouraged to cost estimate for construction visit aboutmyproperty.ca to of phase 2 of the bridge work confirm their property details is in the 2014 budget. and compare their property with others in their neighbourhood. Cycling Lane Enquiries about the notices The Hemlock east/west bike- and assessment matters in way is scheduled to be finished. general may be directed to Water and Sewer the Customer Contact Centre Rehabilitation at 1-866-296-MPAC (6722) or visit www.mpac.ca. The Water and sewer work to be deadline for filing a Request for done on King George and Quill Reconsideration with MPAC or and in Rockcliffe. Appeal with the Assessment Review Board is March 31, 2014. Page 8 New Edinburgh News December 2013 that is wrong with the present not filled in, that will allow us Intensification... situation—weak regulations to enjoy sunlight and privacy. Continued from page 1 providing insufficient control At last, steps are being taken to consistently, and clarifying and, conspicuously in this ensure respect for the special required setbacks at the front case, woeful abdication of character of the neighbourhood of the house. enforcement of existing rules in which we have chosen to Clearly, City Council has by City staff and Council. (See live. made remarkable progress in articles elsewhere in this issue These proposed measures tackling the infill problem. of NEN.) are consistent with the views Sadly, the development Our Heritage Conservation expressed by local residents, industry, which has effectively District (HCD) dates back to most recently in the summer of enjoyed free rein until 1834. But the HCD has been 2012, when the New Edinburgh now, objected to Council’s badly neglected by the City and HCD participated in a study by actions and has appealed the earlier this year it was declared Waterloo University/Ontario new by-law to the Ontario “broken” by Councillor Jan Heritage Trust into whether Harder, Chair of the Council’s the HCD designation was Photo: Louise Imbeault Municipal Board. Negotiations The Locavore Food Fair takes place in Memorial Hall on Saturday, continue, but Council does Sub-Committee on Built effective in Ontario. In essence, December 7. seem determined to introduce Heritage. Councillor Clark has residents of the NE HCD are these regulatory measures been pressing for our HCD to overwhelmingly pleased with because it wants to ensure the be upgraded, and Councillor living in the HCD, do not find Locavore Aritisan Food Fair (LAFF) intensification policy can be Harder has just reported the the regulations and guidelines The holiday season is just Soup Foodworks. A warm and implemented successfully and good news that things are to be onerous, believe the HCD around the corner and it is cozy eating area is also pro- with the support of residents. beginning to change. Our HCD designation provides some time to get ready! Over 20 vided. Please visit with an This discussion is not Plan of 2001 is to be upgraded protection from inappropriate of Ottawa’s finest food arti- appetite! For more details and academic. New Edinburgh, to the 2005 Amendments infill, and many residents sans selling their products in updates, follow us at facebook. one of the most “mature” to the Ontario Heritage Act would be happy to see more one location, offering tea, cof- com/OttawaLAFF and twitter. communities in Ottawa, has which gave municipalities the protection plus stronger fee, baked goods, breads, oil, com/OttawaLAFF, or visit our seen a few infill projects that ability to pass HCD Plans as enforcement by the City. condiments, cheese, choco- website, www.ottawalaff.ca. have worked out well, but has by-laws, making them more Hopefully, the new measures— lates, and much more. Proudly, Date: Saturday, December 7, also suffered from plenty of enforceable than the existing if allowed to proceed—will about half of the vendors are 2013 poor infill. Currently there is guidelines. The study is to provide the improvements that NEW this year. Hot gourmet Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm an infill controversy about new have a completion goal of Q4 residents seek. (The full report street foods will be served by Location: Memorial Hall, 39 construction on the historic 2014. can be found by following the Flatbread Pizza Co. (residence Dufferin Road (beside MacKay lanes of NE that highlights all These amended by-laws links on the Waterloo website of New Edinburgh) and Stone United Church) and upgrades are necessary at uwaterloo.ca/heritage- because of “cause and effect”. resources-centre ). Visit The cause is the development What is at stake, and is of the development industry community should look and industry, inexorably building known so well to residents, is to respect the character of the change. We must maintain the The Burgh to the maximum, disregarding the “sense of place”, the look neighbourhoods in which they course and support the stronger Online! guidelines, and even using and feel of the neighbourhood. generate their profit. They have regulations and their consistent rezoning of single lots to get In years gone by, this not done this voluntarily in the enforcement. Hopefully, the For the most its own way. The effect has ambience might have been past, so now they must be status quo is about to change up-to-date news of been to alert residents, City difficult to define and protect regulated. And let’s not forget, for the better. planners, and Council to the through by-laws, but now it there is plenty of opportunity Editor’s Note: Joan Mason is the neighbourhood need for tighter regulations is increasingly recognized for intensification in priority a member of NECA’s Heritage that will preserve the character by the planning and heritage areas outside the mature & Development Committee as newedinburgh.ca of our mature communities, community. The new Infill neighbourhoods. The transient well as the newly-formed New that will ensure every patch of By-law confirms this. We do development industry should Edinburgh Historical Society. green and every back yard is not think it is too much to ask not dictate to us how our December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 9 munities. We were interested to learn The New Edinburgh Tree Project In preparation for the grant that the City has developed application, project organiz- a recommended tree species By Jane Thompson species to provide shade and tion is not successful, there ers arranged a meeting with list in response to new pest Several years ago, a project beauty over many years. are a number of available City Kendra Labrosse of the City threats and changing tempera- was initiated by community The documented environ- of Ottawa programs designed of Ottawa Forestry Services tures in an attempt to adapt to member Chris Straka of mental benefits of trees include to support neighbourhood Branch to discuss constraints, anticipated future conditions. Vert Design and the NECA removing air pollutants, act- tree planting that we can take opportunities and suitable spe- Our group was encouraged Environment Committee to ing as a carbon sink, reducing advantage of as a community cies in the New Edinburgh by Kendra’s engagement with map locations for possible storm water runoff and flood- or as individuals. The Trees context. As a result of this the project, and her assurance tree planting in the neighbour- ing, reducing air conditioning in Trust Program provides meeting, several spots were that her department is there to hood and to encourage resi- demand for homes and cars, the opportunity for a property identified for ash tree replace- assist us with getting this right dents to consider planting a and creating complete streets owner to request that a tree ment and noted as good oppor- A more detailed article on tree in their front yard. Last that encourage environmental- be planted at city expense on tunities for greening, including how you can become involved month there was an oppor- ly friendly forms of transporta- the street right-of-way in front the bare bulb-out at Crichton will appear in the next issue tunity to apply for a City of tion like walking and cycling. of their house in exchange for and Beechwood. As Kendra of the NEN once we know Ottawa Environmental grant An American study quantified agreeing to water the tree for explained to us, it is impor- the outcome of the grant to help continue on with this the environmental value of its first three years of life. tant that tree species and loca- application, and have moved effort. Early in the New Year, a single large front yard tree The Commemorative Tree tions are selected that ensure further along with organizing we expect to find out whether in reducing air conditioning Program, which has already healthy trees with long life tree initiatives. We hope that our application for $3,000 to costs by an average of 10%, resulted in tree plantings in spans and meet recommended in the interim, you will take cover the cost of tree purchases reducing surface asphalt tem- Stanley Park, allows individu- separation distances to streets, a close look around your was successful. peratures by 36°F and vehicle als to plant a tree in parkland to sidewalks, utilities and homes. street and neighbourhood for Here is an excerpt from our interior temperatures by up to commemorate a loved one at a locations that would welcome grant application that explains 47°F, absorbing 10lbs of air cost of $400 per tree, plus the a tree or two, and send along our project objectives and the pollutants, intercepting 760 gal cost of an engraved plaque if any ideas you come up with environmental benefits that of rainfall, and cleaning 330lbs desired. The Schoolyard Tree to Jane Thompson: jtarch@ come from planting trees: of CO² from the atmosphere. Planting Grant Program rogers.com, 404 MacKay “While much of New These benefits will accrue to assists public and private Street, or 613 747-8104. Edinburgh is graced with our neighbourhood and to the schools with planting trees on mature street and park trees, city as a whole in its objectives their property. A Parks and there are significant areas with- to reduce storm water runoff Streetscape Tree Planting out trees, and gaps in the exist- and flooding, reduce city tem- Program allows community ing planting caused by disease peratures, improve air quality, residents to contribute their or other factors. We would like increase recreational opportu- suggestions on tree planting on to achieve a consistency of tree nities, and to create complete, streets and in parks. Ecology planting in the neighbourhood liveable streets and communi- Ottawa also has a Tree Ottawa where all streets and park areas ties.” initiative that provides infor- are planted with appropriate Even if the grant applica- mation and support to com- Christ Church Cathedral Boys’ Choir: Calling All Choirboys! By Jane Heintzman few of whom joined the Choir Choir Director Matthew Over the years, many fine with any previous knowledge Larkin is widely respected as young singers from our com- of choral music. The majority one of the leading musicians munity have joined the ranks of the boys learn—and learn in Ottawa, combining extraor- of the Christ Church Cathedral quickly—“on the job” at regu- dinary talents as a brilliant Choir of Men and Boys, and lar practices, church services organist, a gifted composer enjoyed the enduring benefits and performances. In addition and a superb choral conduc- of an unequalled musical edu- to singing at Cathedral ser- tor, talents that have attracted cation; the achievement of a vices, the Choir offers con- some of the area’s finest young high level of competence and certs of both sacred and secular musicians to his choirs. In discipline in performance; works, and in recent years, addition to his ongoing work in unforgettable travel experi- has performed at the National building a superb boys’ choir ences, and a wealth of happy Arts Centre, in the Senate of at Christ Church Cathedral, he memories of the fun of work- Canada at the Queen’s Jubilee has assembled an outstanding ing and playing hard as part Ceremony, at the Governor group of adult singers in the of a close-knit group. New General’s Performing Arts Cathedral Men’s Choir which Edinburgh and environs are Awards, and on CBC Radio performs with the boys at a not currently represented in the and Television. world class level. The dedica- Boys’ Choir- and we’re hop- Travel to other parts of tion and commitment of his ing to change that. However, Canada and abroad is an singers of all ages is a testa- a decade ago, there was a important part of the Choir’s ment to Matthew’s remarkable strong and talented contingent, development and outreach, and musicianship, magnetism and which included such local over the years, its itinerary leadership qualities. singers as Jeremy Runnalls, has ranged from the Canadian If you have young musical Nicholas Parker, Geoff and Arctic, Newfoundland, talent in your household, this Dave Heintzman, Liam and the Maritimes, and British is a chance not to be missed: Thomas Buckley, and John Columbia, to some of the great it offers exciting musical and and Mark Holt. Cathedrals and churches in the performance challenges; fun The Choir has a long history United Kingdom and France. and companionship; opportu- dating back to 1896, and is cur- Last summer, the Choir toured nities for travel and adventure; rently one of the few remaining Scotland and England where it and benefits in learning and choirs of men and boys in North sang at St. Mary’s and St. Gile’s personal growth that will last a America. It includes more than Cathedrals in Edinburgh, and lifetime. Interested readers can 20 twenty boys between the in St. Bride’s Church, Fleet reach Matthew Larkin at 613- ages of seven and fifteen, very Street and St. Paul’s Cathedral, 236-9149 Extension 12, or at London. [email protected]. Page 10 New Edinburgh News December 2013 to treat your gang to a tra- Saskia are on hand to keep ditional Sunday feast, you’ll order and ensure that all their need to make a reservation at charges have a happy time. Burgh Business Da Bombe before Saturday Needless to say, not every at noon (613-741-0044), and if dog is ideally suited to the Day you’re bringing young children Care environment, so enrol- along, be sure to let Bill know ment entails an established so he can adjust the portion pre-screening process, starting Briefs sizes accordingly. with a half-day assessment to - By Jane Heintzman - To all at Da Bombe, we wish determine whether Fido is suf- you a very Merry Christmas ficiently tractable and sociable Da Bombe Desserts: Annual of the way and the laundry is eggs; and an epic meal called and extend our thanks for your to fit into the group. If he does Christmas Dinner on the under control. At Da Bombe, the Big Boy for the bottom- generosity to those in the com- make the cut and is accepted Horizon the Sunday Brunch menu, less pit in your family, featur- munity who are most in need into the program, there is a Once again this year, Bill Ross available from 10 am to 2 pm ing scrambled eggs, bacon and of your warmth and kindness. further probation period just and his team at Da Bombe each week, is a veritable cor- sausage, three slices of banana to ensure that he presents no Desserts will prepare and host nucopia of tempting choices, pecan French toast, home fries, Ottawa Canine School: unanticipated anti-social ten- a full, home-style Christmas with one of Bill’s signature baked beans and (gasp!) des- Doggy Day Care Now dencies. Advance reservations dinner for those who are down sinful desserts included as part sert. Available are required to register with on their luck, or lonely and of the package in each case. If Saturday happens to be The Ottawa Canine School, the Day Care (613-296-3643 without friends and family dur- Interested readers can find your day of rest, check out owned and operated by accom- or ottawak9school@yahoo. ing this season of plenty and the full mouth-watering ros- Da Bombe’s All Day Saturday plished dog trainer Chantal ca) and you can book half days celebration. Bill’s generous ter on Bill’s website at www. menu on www.dabombe.ca Mills, is well known by many (up to 4 hours) at $15 plus gesture of warmth and hospi- dabombe.ca but suffice it to for an equally tasty array of of the “dog people” in our HST, or Full Days at $25 plus tality has become an annual say that these run the sweet to options. community, and indeed for HST. The school also offers event in our neighbourhood, savoury gamut from the Sunday In late October, Bill rein- several years, operated right special half- and full-day pack- taking place at Da Bombe on Scrambler, with home fries, troduced Da Bombe’s Family in the heart of our neigh- ages to clients pre-purchasing Christmas Eve from 4 to 8 pm, baked beans, English muf- Sunday Dinner, which takes bourhood at the Crichton 10, 15 or 20 sessions, as do the and bringing the Christmas fins, bacon, sausage or ham; to place each week from 5 to 8 Cultural Community Centre majority of those currently in spirit to those who don’t share quiches with salad; fresh fruit pm on Sunday evening, and at 200 Crichton Street. The the program. the extraordinary good fortune crepes with yogurt and granola features a generous home- school now has its own spa- Another recent innovation at of most of us in this com- topped with whipped cream cooked meal of soup or salad, cious 3,000 square foot facil- the Ottawa Canine School is munity. His open invitation is and chocolate drizzle; banana prime rib au jus, herb and leek ity at 425 St. Laurent Blvd., the introduction of a Reactive extended largely through word pecan French toast; sweet Yorkshire pudding, garlic roast where it continues to offer Rover program for poorly of mouth, as well as through waffles with homemade berry potatoes, fresh vegetables and both group and private instruc- socialized dogs that may show churches, missions and food compote; savoury waffles with choice of dessert for less than tion in everything from Basic aggressive behaviour towards banks, but if you happen to bacon, sausage and scrambled $25 per person! If you’d like through Advanced Obedience other dogs. There are three lev- know someone who is in need to Canine Good Citizenship; els in the course, and classes of a fine meal and an eve- Agility; Fly ball; Pet Tricks are kept small (a maximum of ning of warm hospitality, by and Recall Crash Courses. five dogs), with three instruc- all means let them know that Interested readers should tors and a volunteer to work they will be welcome chez explore the website for more with their behaviourally chal- Da Bombe on Christmas Eve. details on its many programs lenged charges. While Bill is not actively seek- (ottawaK9school.com) and if Chantal first learned about ing donations to help cover the you happen to be in the market this form of training at a costs of the Christmas dinner, for entertaining social activi- Conference in Kentucky, and contributions would be grate- ties for your pooch, you might though she began with con- fully accepted if you would want to check out the schedule siderable skepticism about the like to join in the spirit of the for Fun Fridays and Super possibility of success in such a season. Sundays, where you’ll find program, after closely observ- For most us, weekends are a size-appropriate doggy play ing a series of Reactive Rover welcome relief from the week- dates, workshops and other workshops, she became con- day grind, and many families events. vinced that she could make it take the time to gather for a In recent months, Chantal has work in her own school—as leisurely Sunday brunch once Photo: Louise Imbeault added another string to her bow indeed she has. Interested read- the Saturday chores are out Marcie is one of the friendly faces you will encounter at Da Bombe. at the school. Starting last sum- ers should give her a call to mer, she introduced a Doggy find out the details of how the Day Care pilot program which program works and whether was originally offered one their pooch is a suitable can- day per week, but has since didate. Suffice it to say that expanded into an ongoing five the process is somewhat com- day/week operation, avail- plex, gradual and painstaking, able Monday through Friday but those of us with “reac- from 7:30 am to 5:40 pm. tive” dogs can readily see that Pets in the program spend achieving some success would the day with other dogs in be well worth the time and pre-screened groups, playing effort! games with a trainer, chasing Like the practitioners in any after balls and other toys, and other profession, Dog Trainers even enjoying an afternoon nap engage in a continuous pro- to recover from all the action cess of upgrading their skills of the morning. The flooring and learning new insights and in the Day Care and Training techniques to improve their area is made from recycled effectiveness. In late October, tires, and provides an especial- Chantal took part in a five- ly joint-friendly surface for the day Professional Dog Training older canine crowd. There is Conference in Spokane, no shortage of supervision for Washington, where she led a your pooch, as a team includ- number of roundtable discus- ing Trainer Collette, Trainer- sions, participated in several in-Training Caroline, and cer- workshops, and even engaged tified Pet Sitters Louise and December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 11 Medeiros, a certified Travel of the wedding day. Interested ability of custom made bridal Consultant, has worked in the readers can reach Elissia and gowns in the Ottawa area, and field for 15 years, travelling the Norvinda at 613-875-4444 or eager to find what she regarded world and acquiring a wealth of inquiry@pinkdiamondaffair. as a more socially responsible, experience in the organization com.We welcome them to eco-friendly alternative to the of destination events and wed- Beechwood, and wish them glitz and glitter associated with dings, group travel packages, great success in their new the average wedding, from personal travel arrangements and cruises. Over the years, she has developed a broad net- work of contacts at resorts and popular holiday locations with whom she is able to work in the coordination of destina- tion events for clients of Pink Diamond Affair. As you’ll see when you drop into the store, Pink Diamond Photo by Louise Imbeault Affair complements its wed- Mother-daughter team at Pink Diamond Affair: Norvinda (left) and ding/event planning, coordina- Elissa Medeiros. tion and travel services with a in a Chicken Training session interests to create a one-stop- range of clothing for both men conducted by a leading expert shop serving clients in general, and women, specializing in whose work is based on the and bridal parties in particu- reasonably priced evening and theory that working with other lar, who are planning special bridal gowns (all under $300), species can help to hone the events involving travel to far as well as destination wear Photo: Louise Imbeault skills of trainers in the canine flung destinations. Closer to for warmer climates, includ- Pre-Opening of the Handmade Bride with owner Meghan Brunetti. domain (the mind boggles!) home, Pink Diamond Affair ing beach dresses, shorts, tops, also offers its planning and bathing suits and natty light- Beechwood business. the clothing and accessories, Beechwood Blooms as Bridal coordination services for cor- coloured linen suits for the to stationery, décor and bridal The HandMade Bride: An Destination porate functions; children’s groom who is planning to tie party gifts. “Indie Wedding Shop” with For the past four years, parties; holiday celebrations; the knot on a sandy beach. A full year before she set an Eco-Friendly Focus. Kimberley Wilson’s Bridal milestone birthdays; anniver- Pink Diamond Affair offers up shop on MacKay Street, and Fashion Outlet at 77 saries; retirement parties and its clients a trio of packages: A second new arrival on the Meaghan had hatched the busi- Beechwood has drawn count- in short, any of life’s passages the White Diamond, the blooming Beechwood brid- ness plan for The HandMade less prospective brides to calling for special celebration. Black Diamond and the Pink al scene is The HandMade Bride, and established a strong Beechwood in search of brid- Elissia Medeiros is the origi- Diamond, each of which is Bride which opened its social media presence. When al gowns and bride’s maids’ nal driving force behind Pink geared to the amount of help you doors at 292 MacKay Street her father, who is a local dresses in preparation for the Diamond Affair, having regis- are seeking in the arrangement (former home of Ernest contractor familiar with our big day. In recent months, tered the business name sev- of your special event. You’ll Johnson Antiques and later, neighbourhood, pointed out Kimberley’s shop has been eral years ago at the ripe old find all the details on the The General Photography the MacKay Street location, joined by two new comple- age of 15! While her business website at pinkdiamondaffair. Studio) shortly before we she moved swiftly to check mentary businesses, also in the focus changed in the inter- com, but essentially these went to press. Owner/operator it out, and was enchanted by wedding trade but offering a vening years from entertain- packages range from basic Meaghan Brunetti was ini- its attractive interior with its slightly different range of brid- ment (she is an ardent and assistance with concepts and tially inspired to create her handsome pressed tin walls, as al gear and services, and, we talented singer with perfor- lists of locations, suppliers new business by the challenges well as by its proximity to the hope, firmly establishing our mances at the Civic Centre and prices, to all-inclusive she faced planning her own shopping area on Beechwood. neighbourhood as one of the and the NAC to her credit) to hands-on coordination from wedding several years ago. At By late November, she had region’s leading bridal destina- that time, Meaghan was dis- event and wedding planning, the invitation stage to the end Continued on page 12 tions. the name has stuck, as has tressed by the scanty avail- Pink Diamond Affair: her energetic determination to Destination Weddings, run her own show in a field Event Planning, Travel she loves. Following a brief Arrangements foray in the Public Relations In early September, Pink realm, Elissia earned a diploma Diamond Affair opened its as an international event and doors at 90 Beechwood Avenue wedding planner, acquiring a to offer a comprehensive pack- range of skills which cover the age of services, including wed- gamut from event concepts to ding and event planning; desti- décor, menu design and nego- nation weddings and wedding tiation with suppliers. She is wear, and personal or group fluent in Portuguese, Spanish, travel arrangements. The new French and English, and rel- store is operated by mother- ishes the opportunity to learn daughter team Norvinda and more about other nationalities, Elissia Medeiros who have cultures and religions through combined their skills and her work as a planner. Elissia’s mother, Norvinda Page 12 New Edinburgh News December 2013 Continued from page 11 in progress, recommending send live reports to clients and that readers go to her Facebook trade partners. completed the interior reno- site for more details. Better We congratulate all three vations, lined up her suppli- still, drop in to the store at 292 builders on their award win- ers and her fulsome array of MacKay (corner of Dufferin ning achievements, and thank wedding wear, and opened her Road) and have a first-hand them for helping to build com- doors to prospective brides and look at the attractive display of munity as well as housing their entourages. wedding merchandise and the through their ongoing support Visitors to the shop will find handsomely spruced-up inte- of the NEN. an impressive selection of rior. Best of Luck Meaghan, distinctive bridal dresses cre- Nature’s Buzz: Talking and welcome to the neighbour- Turkey ated by eight different design- hood! ers from Canada, the U.S. and It’s that time again. With the the U.K., and ranging in price NEN Advertisers Win Big arrival of the holiday season, from about $600 to $4,000. at Annual Housing Design the moment has come to place The bridal gowns, along with Awards: our orders for one of Nature’s the store’s custom petticoats Buzz’ organic turkeys from Les and bride’s maids’ dresses, Kudos to Award Winners Viandes Bio de Charlevoix for Sandy Hill Construction, have what Meaghan describes View of award-winning renovated bathroom on Charles Street. the family feast at Christmas or Oakwood Renovation as a “vintage, retro, whimsical” tion quite literally from the the original character of homes New Year’s. In fact, if you’re flair. The prospective bride is Experts and Minto expecting a particularly large Communities. ground up, beginning his in their traditional neighbour- able to customize her pick to career with the restoration of hoods.” gathering this year, you may Three of our regular NEN meet her precise specifications the foundations of hundreds of Another faithful NEN adver- want to play it safe and order advertisers captured major in size, fabric, decorative over- older homes dating back to the tiser OakWood Renovation two birds, as Manager Eric awards at this year’s Greater lay and design—in short, she’ll mid-19th century, and gradu- Experts, took this year’s Passmore notes that these fine Ottawa Home Builders’ get exactly what she wants ally moving on to full scale prize in the $60,000-$99,000 fowl rarely exceed about 17 Association (GOHBA) annu- for that once-in-a-lifetime three-storey home renovations, Renovations/Additions cat- pounds, and in general are in al Housing Design Awards occasion. Indeed, Meaghan’s kitchen and bathroom make- egory for its outstanding work the 12 to 14 pound range. To ceremony in early October. whole business plan for The overs, and major design-build in the creation of a splendid place your order, you can drop Minto Communities once HandMade Bride is based on projects. kitchen, built in at the store at 55 Beechwood again took the prize for Green her conviction that the gen- John’s award-winning reno- in a handsome, traditional or give them a call at 613-842- Development of the year eration of “milennials” who vation at 39 Charles Street, style but equipped with thor- 0280. for a project in ’s now dominate the wedding home of Dr. Nicolas Chagnon oughly modern conveniences. Readers who are new to the Chapman Mills, and also scene (those born between and his family, and among the OakWood was founded by the Burgh may be interested to received awards for the design 1979 and 2000) “want cus- Burgh’s more venerable hous- Liptak family, which for four know that Nature’s Buzz, our of its model Walnut and Poplar tom everything” and her aim es, dating back to the year generations has been a force local supplier of fresh organic, homes in Manotick. Our com- is to provide exactly that at of Confederation, entailed a in the Ottawa construction local foods, is heading into its munity is looking forward to the MacKay Street store, from major interior overhaul to link industry over more than half a twelfth year on Beechwood, seeing Minto’s expertise as a bridal dresses to boleros to the family room and kitchen, century, with well over 5,000 where it is flourishing in its green builder applied in the bunting. brighten up the kitchen, install successful renovation projects new post-Beechwood Fire Minto Beechwood project, for Accompanying the gowns is new windows and renovate to its credit. location just east of Springfield which the company is currently an eclectic range of wedding four bathrooms. But despite Current President John Road. The store was originally targeting LEED certification. accessories from bow ties to the extensive interior modern- Liptak’s father learned the launched by the Patry family Longtime NEN advertiser eco-boutonnieres, suspend- ization involved in the proj- furniture-building trade from in 2002, and was subsequent- John Wenuk, owner/operator ers, fascinators and jewellery, ect, Dr. Chagnon is reportedly his own father before leaving ly purchased in 2007 by cur- of Sandy Hill Construction, along with stationery and invi- delighted that John success- Germany and immigrating to rent owner Dale Heins whose received top marks in the tations from the vintage press fully maintained the exterior Canada, where he subsequent- family now operate the busi- Renovator of the Year cat- machines of Kingston’s Ever character and charm of the ly embarked on small build- ness and are familiar faces in egory, reportedly beating out Lovin’ Press, and decorative original house. As he stressed ing projects for clients. John’s the community. Dale’s step- two leading veterans in the items for the wedding venue in a recent Ottawa Citizen father insisted on the impor- son Eric Passmore (a talent- industry with his submissions crafted by local artisans. You article by Sheila Brady, John tance of a proper education to ed musician as well as small for a series of four renovation can check out the new store operates on the conviction that equip him with the range of business operator) is Store projects, two of them here in at www.handmadebride.ca, “each traditional home has a skills required to carry on the Manager, working closely with New Edinburgh, at 39 Charles although at the time of our really beautiful presence, and family building enterprise, and his sister Chelsea Passmore Street and 149 Ivy Crescent. interview, Meaghan stressed (Sandy Hill Construction) his present array of creden- and his mother Nancy Philips John built his sterling reputa- that the website is still a work makes great efforts to keep tials includes certification as a to keep the fresh food sup- licensed carpenter with a back- plies flowing and serve a large ground in both computer soft- established clientele. ware and business administra- In addition to its regular offer- tion. John’s daughter Patricia ing of organic meats, fish, fresh Liptak-Satov is now the Chief produce and cheese, supplies at Operating Officer of the com- Nature’s Buzz include natu- pany, and the family tradition ral cleaning products, nutri- remains strong. tional supplements (including According to John, OakWood Vega and other protein pow- has been a trend setter in the ders) and body care products Ottawa market, leading the way such as Dr. Hauschka’s all with its policy of increasing natural skin care line. In recent the standard project warranty months, the store has added up to five years, and promising Dr. Hauschka’s chemical- clients that projected project free make up to its roster, and budgets will fall within a 2% has hosted demonstrations of margin. The company takes these products featuring a rep- pride in the use of leading edge resentative from the company. architectural and design tech- If you’re in the market for nology in its design-build proj- small holiday gifts or hostess ects, including 3-D architec- presents, Nature’s Buzz has a tural visualization and cloud- new line of Japanese Shoyeido based software and iPads that all natural incense, as well permit its employees to access as attractive beeswax candles files wherever they are, and to from—get this—Tweedle Bee of Tweed, Ontario! December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 13 You’ll also find a selection and nitrite-free meats from the community in 2007, of Michaelsdolce Gourmet Lavergne Beef Products just CELADON Salon and Spa jams in such interesting fla- east of Ottawa. Café 327 also has become a neighbourhood vour combinations as blueber- actively supports local brewer- institution at 373 St. Laurent ry/lavender; raspberry/orange ies, featuring Beau’s and St. Blvd., offering a wide range of and kiwi/lime, as well as ideal Ambroise Beers on its bever- services not only for men and stocking stuffers like Cocoa age roster. women, but also for the chil- Camino chocolate in a host of Colin emphasizes that almost dren in your family. Spa ser- flavours, each of them irresist- everything you’ll find on the vices include therapeutic mas- ible and frighteningly addic- Café 327 menu is made in- sages, facials, restorative body tive! house, from the tangy toma- treatments, and long-lasting to preserve flavouring your manicures and pedicures, with Café 327: Strictly Local, entrée to the brioche, sour- scrupulous attention paid to Sustainably Produced, dough bread, salad dressing infection control by its estheti- Home-Made Fare and ice-cream. In late October, cians. As we reported in the October Photo: Louise Imbeault he introduced a new menu for And if your hair needs atten- issue, in the course of the past Café 327 General Manager and Chief Server Jenny Linton. the late fall months, and start- tion in this busy season, Isabel summer, our community’s the extent possible, the restau- agricultural practices. Local ing soon, he plans to introduce and Brittany offer precision venerable French restaurant Le a regular Monday or Tuesday cuts and creative colouring. Saint Ô morphed into a new rant’s food will be sustainably suppliers of fresh produce produced, fresh, and purchased for Café 327 include Rochon wine pairing evening with Celadon’s stylists specialize and more eclectic dining estab- a five- or six-course tasting in the use of Kevin Murphy lishment, Café 327, which is from local farmers and pro- Farms, a longstanding family ducers. Many of the suppliers run business with an exten- menu. Diners will be treated products which they find effec- now up and running at 327 not only to a selection of inter- tive whatever the texture of St. Laurent under the direc- on Colin’s list will be familiar sive greenhouse operation, and to readers, and have acquired Acorn Creek Garden Farm esting wines and tasty fare, but your hair. The newest addition tion of Executive Chef Colin also to a detailed commentary to this line of paraban- and Lockett. Colin has teamed up a strong reputation for excel- of Carp, another large-scale lence on the Ottawa culinary greenhouse operation. The ten- on the dishes selected, how sulphate-free products is called with Annie Durand-Brunet they are prepared, and the ways Young Again- anti-aging treat- and Germain Brunet, the pre- circuit. der shoots and micro-greens in The beef at Café 327 is sup- Café 327 salads are produced in which they are complement- ments for your hair and scalp. vious owners of Le Saint Ô, ed by the wine choices. Both If the pressures of work, win- to share ownership of the new plied by Dan O’Brien Beef, a by Butterfly Sky Farms, a local family farm in Winchester small, family-run business Colin and a sommelier will be ter and the approaching holi- restaurant and take charge of on hand as the resident experts, day season have taken their toll its cuisine and overall ambi- that raises its grain fed cattle whose greenhouse-grown without antibiotics, growth products are pesticide and her- and tickets will be sold online on your skin and ramped up ance. on a first come, first serve your tension levels, Celadon Unlike its predecessor restau- hormones or steroids, while bicide free. the duck dishes on the menu If you fancy a hearty feast basis. Interested readers should offers customized smoothing rant, which focused exclusive- keep an eye on the website for skin treatments from Institute ly on fine French cuisine, Café will feature fowl from the of game in the cold winter Mariposa Duck and Goose months ahead, Café 327’s details, www.cafe327.com. Esthederm, which you may 327 plans to put the emphasis, want to follow up with a relax- not on a single style of food, Farm, a legendary local pro- bison and venison are supplied Celadon Salon and Spa: ducer now in the business for by ’s Maison de ing massage. There is still but rather on the sources of the Relax, Refresh and Look a month left to take advan- ingredients in its eclectic fare. over 30 years, and specializing Gibier, while pork dishes are Your Best for the Holidays Colin’s aim is to ensure that to in sustainable, chemical free created with preservative- Since opening its doors to Continued on page 14 Page 14 New Edinburgh News December 2013 Continued from Page 13 this expertise to her Mexican of . While Donna’s repertoire, promising to offer wide-ranging artistic avocation tage of your massage thera- clients some fresh “ideas to go dates many decades, begin- py health benefits before the home with.” The counter seat- ning as early as the 1960s with end of the year. CELADON’s ing in Ola Cocina accommo- her highly skilled needlepoint RMT, James, is well known dates about six to eight clients work, her career as an artist among clients as a consum- who prefer to eat in, so you can gained real momentum follow- mate massage therapist, and relax and enjoy your meal with ing her retirement from her you can inquire about a free a freshly brewed coffee from profession as a Kindergarten infrared sauna to enhance the J.J. Bean Coffee Roasters of teacher with the OCDSB in effectiveness of your massage Vancouver, B.C. 2005. treatment. At the time of our inter- In April 2012, Donna was To complete your transfor- view, Donna was still unde- featured in an excellent arti- mation, Celadon offers Jane cided about her precise hours cle in the Glebe Report where Iredale-The Skin Care of operation, wisely deciding writer Diane McIntyre high- Makeup, along with two new to get a sense of the lay of lighted her broad and eclectic products: Esthederm’s Lift the land before nailing these range of artistic activities from and Repair, otherwise known Photo: Courtesy of Celadon Spa down. Provisionally, however, needlepoint to hooked rugs and as “Botox in a bottle”, and Celadon staff sporting their Run for the Cure tee-shirts: (left her plan was to operate from quilts; twig furniture making; NUFACE, a bestselling, hand- to right) Bethany Labyad, Brittany Tosh, Edelaine Piol, Morna Tuesday through Sunday, pen and ink sketches and draw- held facial toning device that Paterson and Patty Jung. with a 10 am opening on week- ings; multi-media cards and es, readers can call 746-3500, enjoying a Oaxacan meal at is known as the five minute days and Sundays, and 8 am of course, paintings, including drop in 373 St. Laurent Blvd MITLA, later keeping track of face-lift, and which you can try on Saturdays. Closing times her signature house portraits (at Hemlock), or check out the the restaurant’s progress via right in your own home. will be 7 pm from Tuesday and landscapes. website at www.celadonspa. social media. When Ana first CELADON owner Morna through Saturday (possibly As an artist, Donna is largely ca. revealed her desire to sell the Paterson reports that her cli- slightly later on Thursdays self-taught, and while she was building on Twitter, Donna ents love SHELLAC the long- and Fridays), and Brunch will attracted to the richness and NEW in the ‘Hood: Ola moved in swiftly with an offer wearing nail polish used at the be served on Sundays from texture of oil paint during her Cocina, 62 Barrette Street and a deal was struck. Donna spa, as well as MISENCIL’s 10 am to 2:30 pm. We wish early painting endeavours, as a In the last edition of the NEN, wasted no time in moving in eyelash extensions. Now here’s Donna well in her new ven- fast-paced worker she became we reported with regret on the to carry out some fairly exten- an idea for that special holi- ture, and are delighted that frustrated with the slow drying closing of MITLA, a small sive interior renovations, and day event where you want to she has stepped in to maintain time of the medium, eventu- Oaxacan food establishment by mid-November was on the look your stunning best: new a small Beechwood business ally turning her attention to at Celadon this fall are mink at 62 Barrette Street, which point of opening her doors to owner/operator Ana Collins in the heart of our struggling quick-drying acrylic. In the lashes to give you even longer, course of an Art in the Garden natural looking lashes without miraculously managed to establish as a destination eat- tour, she was inspired to join the need for mascara! the Abbotsford House morn- Other news of note from ery on the Ottawa culinary scene in the short space of ing painting group where she the spa is that CELADON learned the techniques of using is now a proud sponsor of less than a year. Readers will be pleased to learn that since acrylic under the guidance of the Ginette Gratton Show artist Jaya Krishnan, whose on Rogers TV. Host Ginette Ana’s departure this fall, life has swiftly returned to the little work she greatly admires. relies on Celadon’s Isabel to In 2007, she went abroad keep her hair done to perfec- store at the corner of Barrette and Loyer Streets, and in early to pursue her artistic train- tion and television-ready. With ing, spending several weeks Christmas just around the cor- November, Ola Cocina was preparing to open its doors in Provence where she studied ner, why not save yourself an water colour techniques. Once exhausting trek through the to offer the community both Mexican and other kinds of back in Ottawa, she shifted her mall by purchasing Celadon focus to the architecture of the gift certificates for those on popular fare for take-out or eat in, as well as catering services. Glebe, producing, among other your list who’d love a chance works, a painting of Fourth to relax, be pampered and look Ola Cocina’s owner/opera- tor Donna Chevrier is a vet- Photo: Louise Imbeault Baptist Church which she per- their best for the start of A New Donna Chevrier is the driving force behind the newest venture on fected under the tutelage of Year—and that’s just about eran of the restaurant busi- ness where she has worked Barrette - Ola Cocina. Jaya Krishnan, and which now everyone! hangs in the Church thanks To make an appointment, for several decades, and in the local clients, many of whom commercial area. to a generous benefactor who purchase a gift certificate or process, launched no fewer will no doubt have been regu- than nine small restaurants. purchased and donated the beauty product, or find out lars at MITLA. Donna Edwards House work. In the course of her more about Celadon’s servic- Donna lives in Overbrook, but Donna describes her fare Portrait Commissions: A discovered the location while recent visits to Paris to visit her as “Mexican with a twist”, Great Gift, A Wonderful daughter, Donna filled several reflecting for example, the Keepsake! enormous sketch books with addition of prepared dishes For the past four years, local architectural drawings of Paris such as ravioli to her menu of artist Donna Edwards has streetscapes, many of which meals-to-go. Having recently been taking commissions for formed the basis of subsequent honed her skills in the prep- house portraits, and for much paintings of the legendary city aration of fish and seafood of that time, she has advertised of light, produced following during a stint at the Pelican regularly in the NEN, though her return to Ottawa. Grill, Donna plans to apply she is a long-time resident As noted earlier, since 2009 Donna has been taking com- missions for house portraits, as well as for landscapes and cottage portraits, from clients in many Ottawa neighbour- hoods. While the timetable for completing these works varies to some degree with her work- load at any given time, as a general rule they are complet- ed and delivered to the client in approximately two weeks. The portraits are painted in acrylic December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 15 recently, you may want to check out the new products at Epicuria, notably specialty coffees, protein salads, Seed to Sausage charcuterie, savoury cheese bites, local maple syrup, Enerjive Skinny crack- ers and seasonal specials from the savoury and pastry kitch- ens. Highland Dancers: A New Arrival on the Local Scene We welcome Erin Mansfield and her studio, Bytown Highland Dancers, which moves on December 1 from Photo: Louise Imbeault Local artist Donna Edwards offers house portraits on commission. Epicuria is getting their holiday décor and goodies ready for the its former headquarters on season. paint on stretched canvases, Kim: those of us who had the Bronson Avenue to 196 Jeanne reflecting her decided prefer- good fortune to be part of the Mance Street in nearby Vanier. highland dance in the Ottawa ning choreography. ence for the quick drying, flex- bakery’s early history continue Bytown Highland Dancers area, focusing on traditional The dancers perform regularly ible properties of acrylic, along to miss you both, but your leg- is among the top schools of highland and national dances, with its capacity to capture acy lives on in the community, as well as original, award-win- Continued on page 16 greater detail than oil paint. though sadly no longer right She is also open to the option here on Beechwood. of pen drawings depending on Epicuria: ‘Tis the Season for a client’s preferences. Feasting As Christmas is approach- ing, readers who are in search Epicuria owner Tracey Black of a distinctive and long last- reported in November that her ing gift for a close friend or team was actively gearing up family member, or who per- for the holiday season, so by haps take special pride in their the time this edition is in cir- own house following a fresh culation, the store will be filled paint job or a renovation, may with fruitcake, plum puddings, want to give Donna a call at holiday shortbread and gift 613-233-4775. We wish Donna items. Once again this year, continuing success with her Epicuria will offer its complete, artistic endeavours in the New sumptuous Turkey Dinner for Year, and sincerely thank her those who prefer to spend time for her support of the NEN. celebrating with friends and family rather than slave in the Burgh Business Bits kitchen. The meal includes a whole grain fed turkey, Beau’s Bread and Roses Bakery Beer gravy, cranberry, stuff- th Founders Celebrate 25 ing, three side dishes and des- Anniversary: sert. If you haven’t already 25 years ago this December, done so, you’ll need to move Burgh resident Beth swiftly to place your order, as MacFarlane and her friend and there is a limited quantity and colleague Kim Mimaroglou, the store has already been tak- launched the small neighbour- ing advance orders for over a hood bakery on Beechwood month. that has since become an As always, Epicuria’s institution in our community, December store menu has a evolving over the years under host of delicious options for the management of two sub- last minute entertaining or sim- sequent owners, Jodi Turner ply to feed your household and later Chris Green, but when the preoccupations of a in many respects retaining its hectic holiday schedule make original character as a warm, meal preparation a special welcoming and sweet-scented challenge. If you’re entertain- hub for area residents. ing on a manageable scale, In late November, Beth and Epicuria’s catering department Kim organized a reunion of is offering a take-home buf- their original team at Bread fet dinner as well as platters and Roses, inviting their and hors d’oeuvres to impress immediate neighbours Hamie your guests with minimal Saikeley and Lester Clark to demands on your own time and join them in the celebration energy. In November, Tracey of this 25-year milestone at reported that Epicuria still had a reception at the Orange Art some availability in December Gallery in the Parkdale Market. for full service catering for Beth reported before the event groups of 30, but if this is of that she was planning to take interest to those reading this along some baking from the paper in early December, we’d Bread and Roses repertoire in suggest you waste no time in its early days, so it’s a fair bet calling to reserve your evening that no one went hungry at this (613-745-7356). celebratory gathering! If you haven’t dropped by Congratulations Beth and the store at 357 St. Laurent Page 16 New Edinburgh News December 2013 Continued from page 15 Quartier Vanier BIA News: NE Historical... course of time, we may also (Dufferin to Sussex, Stanley to Congratulations to Mark McKay), hoping that residents at local events and celebrations, contemplate a system of out- Kaluski, owner of Monson’s Continued from page 1 would share knowledge about including the St. Andrew’s Day door interpretive panels to tell Deluxe Cleaners, who was their houses. The respons- event at Governor’s Walk which was featured in the last our story. recently elected Chair of the es are coming in steadily: if Retirement Residence on issue of the New Edinburgh Join us in the task of learning, Board of Management of you haven’t completed yours, November 29, where they have News. Historian Martha communicating and protecting the QVBIA, replacing Jean please do so and deliver it made an annual appearance for Edmond and I have agreed to a very important old neigh- Therrien who is retiring after to 139 Crichton Street. Other the past five years. They are volunteer our time to research bourhood. We have something a six-year term. Another of our projects under discussion are a also active on the competition and write an authoritative his- precious here. It is vital for well-known local merchants, lecture or two this winter, with circuit, participating in both tory of a community that we us to understand it better so Marwan El Rassi, owner of speakers addressing aspects of local competitions such as the believe has national as well that we can generate support Rassi Coiffure, has taken over as local significance. It may for its protection. Otherwise, New Edinburgh history. In the Maxville Highland Games and as Vice Chair of the Board, and course of time, we may also the Montreal-based Scotdance we wish them both well in the well take us years to complete before long we may be sing- contemplate a system of out- Canada Championship Series, busy year ahead. the project, but the important ing along with Joni Mitchell, door interpretive panels to tell and on the international scene thing is to begin. Last month, about something precious that Tea Tyme becomes The Olde our story. in the Loch Lomond Highland we circulated 391 question- we have lost.in the last issue Village Gift Shoppe at 81 Join us in the task of learning, Games in Scotland. naires to householders in the of the New Edinburgh News. Halifax native Erin Mansfield Beechwood Heritage Conservation District Historian Martha Edmond communicating and protecting is herself an accomplished In our June 2013 issue, (Dufferin to Sussex, Stanley to and I have agreed to volun- a very important old neigh- national and international we reported on the planned McKay), hoping that residents teer our time to research and bourhood. We have something competitor, and initially expansion of the premis- would share knowledge about write an authoritative histo- precious here. It is vital for launched her dance teaching es of Tea Tyme, the modest their houses. The respons- ry of a community that we us to understand it better so career by establishing Confederation era white house es are coming in steadily: if believe has national as well that we can generate support programs at the Glebe at 81 Beechwood in which you haven’t completed yours, as local significance. It may for its protection. Otherwise, Community Centre and the Philomena (Philly) Kingsley- please do so and deliver it well take us years to complete before long we may be sing- Old Town Hall Community Perry has for many years oper- to 139 Crichton Street. Other the project, but the important ing along with Joni Mitchell, Centre, before setting up her ated a small tea room. Philly projects under discussion are a thing is to begin. Last month, about something precious that own studio on Bronson Avenue now reports that since the lecture or two this winter, with we circulated 391 question- we have lost. in 2011. She currently works renovation project will not be speakers addressing aspects of naires to householders in the with six other fully accredited launched until May 2014, in the New Edinburgh history. In the Heritage Conservation District instructors, offering classes at intervening months she plans to all levels to over 50 students operate The Olde Village Gift from ages 4 years to adult. Shoppe on the site, opening her Burgh’s Peter Honeywell Receives We look forward to providing doors to area residents inter- readers with a full profile of ested in buying or selling gifts the Bytown Highland Dancers for all seasons and occasions. Order of Ottawa Store hours will be Tuesday in our February 2014 edition, In late November, well known as an activist and advocate specializing in textile design, but in the interim, interested through Saturday, from 10 am to 4 pm, so if you’re on the New Edinburgh resident Peter for the arts community in the and for several decades has readers can call the studio at Honeywell was awarded the National Capital Region and devoted himself to the nurture 613-864-5761 or check out hunt for intriguing new options during the Christmas season, Order of Ottawa in recogni- throughout Ontario. Peter has and promotion of local arts the website for more details tion of his outstanding work a background as a visual artist and culture, playing a key role on instructors and programs drop in and check out Philly’s bytownhighlanddancers. array of merchandise. in establishing not-for-profit com. organizations and arts co-oper- atives, and serving for close to 30 years on the Council for the Arts in Ottawa (CAO), initially as member of the Board, and since 1991, as its Executive Director. Over the years, he has served on numerous municipal advi- sory panels and committees, including a two year stint as a selection committee member for two public art projects in collaboration with renowned architects Raymond Moriyama and Moshe Safdie. He was instrumental in the launch Photo courtesy of Mayor Jim Watson of the My Ottawa Includes Culture Campaign in 2004, as well as in the Imagine Ottawa social forum in 2006, and since 2010, has been a member of the Ontario Advisory Council for Arts and Culture. In our own neighbourhood, Peter has long been a supporter and advi- sor to the Crichton Cultural Community Centre (now the NECTAR Centre), and an active participant in and con- tributor to innumerable com- munity projects and events. The NEN joins his friends and neighbours in New Edinburgh to extend our sincere con- gratulations to Peter on this well-deserved recognition of his remarkable, and ongoing, contribution to the community. December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 17 Successful Sales Launch Keeps Minto Beechwood Project on Time and on Target By Jane Heintzman uct in a prime location at the that change! Retail News: Still to Come residents and to the wider com- right price, will find a robust munity. Readers who were doing their Next Steps Not surprisingly, Minto reports market for their condos, and that interest in the commer- On the latter front, NECA rounds on Beechwood on At the time of our interview Saturday, October 5, can’t fail Minto Beechwood seems to be cial spaces in the building has been actively communi- a case in point. in November, Kevin Harper has been intense, and some cating with company execu- to have noticed the long line reported that Minto was in the of prospective condo buyers While a number of the early of the arrangements are now tives to reinforce the messages buyers in Minto Beechwood process of responding to City’s falling into place. With luck, received from neighbourhood queuing along the block await- comments on its preliminary ing entry to Minto’s invitation- requested minor adjustments there should be news of our residents calling for, in NECA to the design of their suites, site plan application, and will future retail community in Board member Catherine only pre-launch event for the be finalizing the site plan in 2,500 early registrants who which were factored in at Minto Beechwood early in the Lindquist’s words, “a dynam- the time of purchase, others the coming weeks. The next New Year, but at this point, ic mix of businesses”- and of signed up on line in the course step in the process, which will of the summer. According are seeking more significant Kevin reports that the retail- course, a hardware store! At the changes, including the fusing proceed full speed ahead in NECA AGM on October 16, to Minto Communities’ th Development Manager Kevin of several suites on the 8 Harper, the glorious weath- floor to create a more spacious er, combined with Heather domain. This is a more com- Matthews’ tasty offering of plex processs, which will take SconeWitch scones and coffee place in the coming weeks, and for the multitudes, served to which requires that great care keep the waiting crowd happy be taken to ensure that custom and set the stage for a resound- adjustments carried out on one ingly successful kickoff to the floor don’t have a detrimental Minto Beechwood condo sales effect on the suites below. season. If you haven’t had a chance While the official Sales to drop in at the Minto Sales Launch for the general pub- Centre for a peak at the condo lic, which took place later in selection, you’ll be pleased to the month on October 26, was learn that most of the suite regrettably not blessed with models bear the names of such ideal weather (in fact it streets in the neighbourhood was a vile, cold, rainy day), (including the Alexander, the prospective purchasers braved Crichton, the Dufferin, the Ivy, the elements to turn out in the Keefer, the Stanley and the significant numbers, and early Sussex), so if you play your Photo: Louise Imbeault condo sales have been extraor- cards right, you could move The sales team at the Minto Beechwood sales office prepare for the big opening. dinarily brisk, with over half into a condo with same mon- iker as your previous street light of strong early sales, is ers in question are pursuing Catherine provided an excel- (55%) of the units sold by the the preparation of construction end of October—Minto’s most address. closely guarded retail strate- lent summary of the unfold- drawings, the nitty-gritty stage gies, holding their cards very ing of events in the process successful sales launch of the Coming Home in the planning process which year! close to their chests and as yet of consultation and dialogue Among those with strong ties is the basis for the issuance Minto is reportedly delighted unwilling to permit a public between Minto and the com- to the neighbourhood who of City building permits. It’s by clients’ positive response to announcement of their arrival. munity which has taken place have staked an early claim to in this context that Minto will condo designs, pricing, loca- The commercial space in since the Minto Beechwood a suite in Minto Beechwood is tackle the issue of the western tion and the overall “vibe” the building will in fact be project was initially launched. Paul Jolicoeur, a member of “gateway to Beechwood” wall of the neighbourhood. Kevin owned and operated by Minto Interested readers will find the legendary Jolicoeur fam- of the building, and active- is especially gratified that Properties, a separate compa- the summary online at www. ily that operated our beloved ly explore possible measures Minto’s market calculations in ny from Minto Communities newedinburgh.ca. (and much lamented) hardware such as lighting and/or varie- relation to the project appear which owns the residential Readers who’d like to have a store on Beechwood for six gated materials to add interest to have been bang on, with portion. The two work in close closer look at the suite designs, decades, and prior to that, ran and appeal to this highly vis- the majority of buyers being tandem, however, and there amenities and other features a butcher shop, which flour- ible face of project. either “downsizers” (many of are conditions in the rules of Minto Beechwood should ished during the 30s and 40s. Another important dimension them from this community) in for the condominium limit- check out the website at www. As luck would have it, Paul of the Building Permit applica- search of larger suites on the ing the types of commercial mintobeechwood.com or drop and his wife Carmen have pur- tion process is Minto’s prepa- upper floors, or first-time pur- use that can take place on the in at the Sales Centre in the chased the 2-bedroom Noel ration of a detailed construc- chasers who are snapping up ground floor. Kevin stresses former home of Hamie’s Diner Suite directly above the former tion and traffic management the smaller units (including the that Minto’s objective in fill- and Bread and Roses Bakery location of the hardware store, plan to ensure that the impact Sold Out Alexander 1-bedroom ing the commercial spaces is at 7 Beechwood Avenue (613- while his son has opted for a of the construction phase on model) located on lower floors. to provide goods and services 696-8188). spot on the site of Paul’s boy- pedestrians and traffic around He also notes that the alloca- that will appeal to both condo hood home at 411 MacKay the site is carefully controlled. tion of parking spots appears Street, the actual address of the Given the practical impossibil- to be working out beautifully, new building. ity of using the MacKay Street as a number of the purchasers It seems clear that family ties access for construction crews have declined their one-spot to Beechwood run deep, as and heavy machinery, the like- allocation in favour of readily the Jolicoeurs’ return to their lihood is that Minto will apply available bus and bike trans- roots is mirrored at the north for temporary use of the park- portation, leaving extra spaces end of the street by Rupert ing lane on Beechwood for this available for those who want Kavanaugh’s impending purpose. parking space for two cars. move into Domicile’s swiftly Thanks to the strong surge Some readers may have heard emerging Kavanaugh project, of early sales, Minto is cur- Minto Vice President Brent which is taking shape on the rently right on target to start Strachan in a recent CBO site of the legendary family construction (and demolition Morning interview, when he Esso Station and garage that of the existing pre-fire build- addressed the general percep- Rupert ran for nearly 60 years. ing shell) in the fall of 2014, tion of a lacklustre condo mar- Change is unquestionably so this time next year, we hope ket in Ottawa. In Brent’s view, coming to Beechwood, but it’s to be reporting on all the action local developers who take the reassuring to know that there’ll as a new community rises from pains to do the groundwork, be continuity in the midst of the ashes. and to offer an attractive prod- Page 18 New Edinburgh News December 2013 societies on earth, we have of questions that we might ask XXI Climate Change: The Road Ahead abused nature’s bounty. In ourselves as we prepare a strat- Editor’s Note: The follow- ing concrete measures to Report, released in late just about every major envi- egy for action: ing is the 21st and final reduce energy consump- September 2013, suggests ronmental category Canada is • Why is climate change so installment in a long-run- tion, improve household that the news is not good, rock bottom—size of our car- widely ignored, minimized ning series of articles on energy efficiency and con- and that atmospheric con- bon and ecological footprints, or actively denied by the energy efficiency and volume majority of individuals and Climate Change by local serve water (Faceprint, centrations of CO2, methane environmentalist Hugh June 2008; Domestic Water and nitrous oxide have now of garbage. If everyone lived at institutions in our society? Robertson. All of the arti- Consumption, October reached levels unprecedent- our level of consumption, we • Is society’s failure to tackle cles in this extraordinary 2010)—to the deeper, philo- ed in the past 800,000 years, would need four more planets. global warming the inevi- series have appeared in sophical and ethical reflec- thanks largely to unchecked In our quest to refashion our table result of innate, self- the New Edinburgh News tions in his recent articles, fossil fuel emissions from own lifestyles and ultimately ish human nature? Do we between 2007 and the pres- which attempt to come to carbon-dependent societies to transform societal principles simply accept this as an ent, and are currently avail- grips with the societal forces around the world, our own and practices, we first have to unchangeable fact of life able online at www.newed- inhibiting a robust and effec- prominent among them. raise some crucial questions— or must we challenge com- inburgh.ca. Mr. Robertson’s tive response to the climate In this final article, Mr. questions that may be both per- placency through example, series reflects the remark- change threat on the part of Robertson concludes that sonal and painful. As a society education and advocacy? able depth and breadth of individuals, institutions and change in our societal blind- we avoid confronting conten- • Are we doing all that we his knowledge of the subject governments. ness and inertia in rela- tious issues and problems, can in our individual lives of climate change, combined Perhaps coincidentally, tion to the planetary threat especially those of an ethical and households to reduce with his profound person- Mr. Robertson’s series spans posed by climate change, and philosophical nature. Why our own carbon footprints al commitment to respond the period between the 4th will come, if it comes at all, do we shun moral questions and live sustainably? What to the impending planetary and 5th Assessment Reports from the collective action of and discussions about values further concrete steps can crisis through significant of the International Panel committed individuals: the when we have a tradition of we take towards the goal of changes in his own way of on Climate Change (IPCC), ball is in our court. With moral enquiry going back to achieving a truly environ- life, as well as through edu- a scientific intergovernmen- time to turn the tide swiftly Ancient Greece? mentally responsible way cation and advocacy in his tal body established by the running out, he urges each Tragically, we have ignored of life and an example for community. UN in 1988 that has become of us to examine our con- the wisdom of our native peo- those around us? His articles cover a broad a widely accepted authority sciences and our way of life, ple, especially their belief in • Is it sufficient simply to put spectrum, ranging from the on climate change. The first and to address the underly- the indivisibility of the nat- our own houses in order or intensely practical—includ- component of the 5th IPCC ing ethical questions related ural and the spiritual world. do we have a moral obliga- to the wider impact of our Txeemsim, one of the mytho- tion to challenge and change habits of consumption; our logical chiefs of the West Coast the prevailing inertia in soci- concern with our creature nations, urged his people to ety? comforts; and our obliga- regard every action or deci- • If we do have such an obli- tions to society, to the natu- sion as a moral choice and, gation, what steps can we ral world around us, and to furthermore, he suggested that take to discharge it effec- the unborn generations who selfish behaviour is destructive tively in our workplaces, will bear the consequences for both self and society. in our communities, in our of our actions today. While it may be trite to argue schools and institutions, on that questions are actually our Boards of Directors, in XXI Climate Change: more important than answers, our cities and in our deal- The Road Ahead perceptive questions do force ings with governments at all Never doubt that a small group us to face our consciences and levels? of thoughtful, committed citi- probe our innermost thoughts. • Why do we embrace myths, zens can change the world. It is also not easy to run from such as unrestricted eco- Indeed it is the only thing that the answers when we have per- nomic growth, so readily? ever has. - Margaret sonally posed the questions. • Why is enough, never Mead In many ways the breadth and enough in our society? By Hugh Robertson the nature of our questions are • How do we square our con- As we surge past 400 parts an accurate reflection of our sciences with the impact of per million (ppm) of carbon own spirituality and humanity our lifestyles on the bio- dioxide in the atmosphere into and also the depth of our self- capacity of the planet? uncharted climate territory, we reflection. • How do we reconcile indi- need another “ppm”—a People We must move beyond the vidual “self-interest” with Powered Movement growing standard existential question public “social-interest”? out of Margaret Mead’s “small “What is the purpose of life” • Our rights, responsibilities group of citizens.” But we must and shift the focus away from and freedoms are constitu- never forget that “committed narrow personal fulfillment to tionally entrenched. Should groups” are composed of com- broader horizons. We have to Nature not also have consti- mitted individuals and it is with reframe the question in terms tutional rights? each one of us personally that of our relationship with nature, • Do we have the moral right transformative change must our lifestyle footprints and our to unload the costs, both start. commitment to future genera- environmental and financial, The first step in the process tions. of our lifestyles on the backs is taking responsibility for the There is another compelling of unborn generations? way we live our own lives. We reason for raising the ques- • Should the rights of the cannot blame India and China tions now: there is still time for unborn be constitutionally for the climate breakdown until remedial action. Alternatively, protected? we have reduced our personal our offspring will raise the • Are we aware that the costs consumption footprints. Nor questions in later years—in of mitigation now are much can we blame our government outrage—when it will be too less than the future costs of for delinquency on the climate late for mitigation. A child born adaptation? file until we have put our own today will be almost 90 in 2100 • Would it not be prudent to house in order. Each one of and the questions and inter- conserve energy resources generational tensions that will us, without exception, has to for the use of future gen- start surfacing by mid-century set a personal standard of sus- erations instead of pumping when climate change kicks in tainable living and, above all, every last drop now? with a vengeance may be very adjust our fossil fuelled life- • How can we blame oil com- unpleasant and socially disrup- styles. panies for leaking pipelines tive. We must acknowledge that, and train derailments when as one of the most privileged Listed below is a selection December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 19 they are simply feeding our a personal journey of emo- mals and the views and val- fossil fuel addictions? Are tional and spiritual growth. In ues of our families, friends Deadline for the next issue of the and networks shape our own we not partly culpable? a remarkably prescient book, New Edinburgh News: • Regardless of how we define written a decade before glob- views and values. Groupthink or group polarization and the January 10th the divine, can there be any al warming became a major [email protected] greater peace on earth than concern, Peck focuses on the pursuit of social status impose peace with nature? importance of personal disci- a subtle conformity on our Global society has reached pline in shaping our place in thoughts, actions and moral a fork in the road—either we society. Delaying gratification standards. Acceptance is a continue the route of plan- by making sacrifices and tak- powerful driver of behaviour etary plunder or we change ing responsibility for our own and few have the courage to challenge the consensus views course and dedicate ourselves individual problems will bring of the group for fear of rejec- to planetary renewal. As we larger social gains, he argues. tion. Try mentioning global contemplate which direction Peck believes that as part warming in a cocktail conver- to pursue, we might consider of responsible citizenship we sation—it has a more chilling revisiting two pertinent books. must challenge and question effect than an ice cube in a The Road (2006) by Cormac continuously and always be spritzer. McCarthy depicts a haunting prepared to change our views Don’t waver in your commit- dystopian world destroyed on the basis of new evidence. ment to a sustainable planet by an undefined ecological He contends that love is not and a safer world for future cataclysm. It is an ominous only a feeling but, more impor- generations. Be resolute and If everyone lived at our level of consumption, we would need four more planets. portrayal—and a portent—of tantly, it is an action-oriented passionate. Take courage: con- a ravaged planet, populated emotion that enhances spiri- front conformity, consumption by roving bands of murder- tual growth. But he warns that and denial. Let Gandhi’s exhor- ers and miscreants. The only pursuing an ethical course of tation that we must first trans- redeeming feature, of what action inspired by love and form our own hearts and then is a depressing novel, is the compassion can be a lonely be the change that we wish to journey of the father and son journey. The traits and quali- see in the world empower you. through the blighted landscape, ties that Scott Peck describes The power of one can be pro- found. A path of environmental sustained by their love for one will help reinforce our resolve action and advocacy will also another. as we embark on a crusade of put you at peace with your The Road is a brutal warn- environmental sanity and sanc- conscience and as the old say- ing of what transpires when tity—the road more travelled. ing goes: I was born with noth- we pass an environmental tip- As we undertake our journey, ing and all I go out with is my ping point and civil society we should keep in mind the conscience. There can be no implodes. It is also a powerful proverb that “the road to hell more comforting a companion reminder of how humans and is paved with good intentions.” at the end of our own journey nature are bound together in a Unless converted into action, than our conscience. symbiotic relationship. If we good intentions become road- nurture nature and we build blocks on the path of change. co-operative communities, we In fact, acknowledging global will be able to slow the onset warming and then doing noth- of climate disruptions and sur- ing to mitigate the problem is simply another form of denial. vive the inevitable hardships. If there is a road to hell, then If we disregard the warnings, it must surely be paved with then the apocalyptic world of bitumen. The Road awaits us. The high road is always the In The Road Less Traveled loneliest of roads. As local (1978), psychiatrist Scott Peck author, Dan Gardner, points provides us with advice for out in Risk, we are social ani- Page 20 New Edinburgh News December 2013 thon did well since all partici- ONEC Hosts Ninth Annual Canadian Sculling Marathon pants rowed around the iron in less than one hour. (Sault Ste. Marie), Kevin marathon completed the 21 km athletic ability even though On August 25, 2013, the ninth Thanks to all the ONEC vol- Mahoney (Beachburg) and course in less than two hours. they did not finish first. annual Canadian Sculling unteers and friends who helped the Hanlan Boat Club crew of But it was not just about speed. The day before the full mara- Marathon (CSM) experi- ensure a safe and enjoyable Hugh Fletcher, Eric Hall, Jean Tom Butscher of thon was a shorter quarter mar- enced record beating personal weekend of events, includ- Christophe Marly (with coxie Islands, who is over 70 years of athon (10.5 km) course around best times on the flat water ing those involved in behind- Joan Robertson from ONEC). age, Stan Matthews of Austin, Kettle Island. Incredibly Steve of the Ottawa River. Suzanne the-scenes planning for the All full marathon participants Texas, who has participated in Roedde and Kevin Mahoney Reid and Sylvain Croteau of safety patrols and refresh- received medals and striking every previous marathon, and sculled both in this event and Gatineau rowed the full mara- ments. Special mention goes t-shirts showing scullers under a senior ONEC full marathon in the full marathon the next thon (actually about 40 km) in to Ted Wolvers (OAR Rowing . quad crew deserve praise for day. They are iron men. Indeed less than 3 hours. This double Centre), Scott Curda (Ottawa The first finishers in the half perseverance, endurance and all scullers in the quarter mara- was followed by Steve Roedde Rowing Club) and the Gatineau Police Marine Unit. ONEC is grateful for the sup- port of local New Edinburgh businesses. We thank our spon- sor for the 2013 CSM events, Investment Advisor Jeff Hill of BMO Nesbitt Burns. Thanks also for the donations received from Monson Cleaners (110 Beechwood Avenue); Rockcliffe Boathouse Marina Restaurant (off Rockliffe Parkway); Bridgehead (131 Beechwood Avenue); Metro (50 Beechwood Avenue); and Petra Auster of the European Union delega- Scullers lining up before the Canadian Sculling Marathon start outside the ONEC boathouse. tion. moved smoothly and thanks is a shared responsibility to the fully stocked library and Ottawa Children’s Choir to Sandy Lahey, our volunteer keep the space clean. This was uniform rooms. librarian, the music is happily also their first opportunity to During the clean-up, the cho- By Sarah Anne Szabototh The Ottawa Children’s Choir re-shelved. explore the church and to see risters were busy making new made a big move this summer As a thank you to the church, friends and catching up with to the beautiful Dominion- and as part of our mandate old ones in a fun and relaxed Chalmers United Church. The to encourage greater “com- atmosphere. After a delicious move took place in August and munity connection,” the Choir BBQ lunch generously put on included new rehearsal spaces, took part in a fall clean-up by the church, there was a mass a uniform room and a prop- event. On a beautiful autumn rehearsal of a newly commis- er music library. The Choirs Saturday in September, the sioned piece to celebrate the have performed in Dominion- choristers gathered in the Choir’s 55th Anniversary. This Chalmers frequently over the church, equipped with brooms, piece will be premiered at our years, but are excited to finally dusters and wash cloths. 55th Anniversary Concert in call the church their choral The clean-up was more than May. home. a thank-you to Dominion- The move to Dominion- It was a challenge to move Chalmers; it was an opportu- Chalmers has been a won- all of that music into the new nity for the choristers to take derful change for the Ottawa library space. A lot of caution some responsibility and own- Children’s Choir and we look had to be used to ensure that it ership of their rehearsal space. forward to building a lasting all stayed in order and didn’t While sweeping, dusting and relationship with the surround- get damaged. Everything was washing, they learned that it ing community as a result.

purchase a tree in their honour. shoot. A Hardy Tree The tree was planted in Stanley Park along the path leading By Joseph Cull, New away from the Fieldhouse close Edinburgh Roving Reporter to the river and overlooking the Delighted to share the news patch of grass that becomes our that a “Sugar Maple Tree” has Ice Rink every winter (a rink been planted in Stanley Park in that Roger prepared diligently Recognition of Jill and Roger for years, flooding the rink in Hardy 40 years of Volunteerism the early morning hours on and Dedication to making this cold winter days). Community vital, strong and While the tree will grow connected. for years to come in the park, Jill and Roger exemplify the Jill and Roger also received a “Community Spirit” and it was special plaque to display their only fitting as they moved from lovely new home. this neighbourhood to Orleans Thank you Jill, Roger and the that we recognize their huge Hardy family for being such contribution to what makes good role models for those that New Edinburgh so special. follow in your footsteps! A surprise party was held at Special thanks to Garth the New Edinburgh Pub, as a Gullekson of Darlington Mediaworks for coming down tribute from friends and fam- Photo: Garth Gullekson ily who collected money to to the park for a “Hardy” Photo Roger and Jill Hardy. December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 21 and explore where it might lead”. Whet your whistle a bit with the story line. “Having barely avoided self destruction, an ancient race has expanded to eight other Social Column of Outstanding Persons Today worlds. While the Beings By Louise Imbeault to mention), the planets explored Earth numerous A Man of Fact and Fiction - finally aligned and the book times in two centuries with Part II physically took form. It is their flying saucers, they didn’t Way back in February 2011 you now a reality. That folks is consider the primitive Terrans may remember an interview a committed Alliance. So worth contacting.” with Burgh journalist/writer without further delay, please “That changes when their Alex Binkley for the “In Our welcome the newest novel worlds come under attack from Midst” column; well I’m happy member of the ISBN ranks: a relentless, mysterious foe. to report back and follow up HUMANITY’S SAVING The First Earth Expeditionary with you today via this HOT GRACE (loosecannonpress. Force battles in space and Alex Binkley. Photo: Louise Imbeault OFF THE PRESS UPDATE com). on land while trying to dome”. proud to congratulate Alex on Alex’s recent milestone Here’s a glimpse of the man. comprehend how thousands of A November 30 book launch Binkley wholeheartedly for his achievement. “Mr. Binkley is a freelance humans had been conscripted will have taken place at Books success and humbly thank him Just a few years ago, Mr. journalist who, after several into fighting for the enemy”. on Beechwood by press time. for inviting me to take part in Binkley had a dream, a story decades of reporting on “Equally puzzling for FEEF If you missed it, check in at the celebration. I’m sure we’ll and a goal. He worked hard the Canadian Parliament and is figuring out the motives of Books on Beechwood, as they soon hear of another novel in perfecting his Space Age government, became robot-like creatures that serve have agreed to keep a few the kiln. Stay tuned folks. story and pressed-on to get inspired to write fantasy the Beings, and discovering copies on hand. Available on Signing off and wishing it published. Harnessing and science fiction stories. the origins of centuries- Amazon.com, the E-Book y’all a very Merry Christmas, the talents of his family, His approach to a story is to old ruins on several planets makes for a great stocking Joyeux Noël, Happy Holidays! friends, colleagues, peers start with a “what if” scenario and a seemingly uninhabited stuffer. and acquaintances (too many community under a protective On a personal note, I’m nice to see.” She also says the My house fell apart,” she Brodie. “It starts in January It’s the People That Make extra hour of sleep on Nov. 3 laughs. “It is fun and I really and continues through the was welcome. like doing it, but it is also a summer. They are just so com- It takes two weeks to trans- huge job. It is not as difficult mitted,” she says. Book Fair a Success form the school’s Queen as it once was, thanks to the Already thinking ahead to By Christina Leadlay gratefully acknowledges the Juliana Hall (aka the Big Gym) volunteers.” next year, Ms. Brodie says generous sponsorship from into a bustling book market, Ms. Kreager is grateful to she wants to get the students If you'd told her four years with volunteers helping unload the countless community and teachers more involved ago that she'd be running the local businesses. The Book Fair Café proved hundreds of boxes of donated members, school parents and in Book Fair, and will work Book Fair at Rockcliffe Park books, setting up bookcases, staff who donated their time. on promoting the fundraiser Public School, Seanna Kreager popular once again, helping boost totals. Café Coordinator sorting books, pricing them, “We have volunteers who have beyond Ottawa. “I love how would've laughed. Back and decorating the venue. come back for over 50 years, our school opens its doors to then, having recently moved Gillian Campbell says the Singapore noodles, lasagna One change this year was and we also have the new par- the community and the entire her family from Orillia, Ms. incorporating books once des- ents. We have that continu- city, to spread the love of read- Kreager says she didn’t know and cupcakes were the most popular items. tined for the “Canadiana” sec- ity,” she says, adding that it is ing,” she says. anyone, but was invited to a tion into their respective sub- the volunteers that make Book Book Fair falls on Nov. 7, 8 Book Fair meeting, and took “We sold out of virtually everything on Friday,” Ms. jects, like art, politics and lit- Fair special. and 9 in 2014, but with Ms. the opportunity. Fast-forward erature. “Sections change year Principal Shari Brodie agrees. Kreager’s daughter graduating to today, and she’s unwinding Campbell says, “but we had a great number of generous bak- after year, depending on what Having previously taught at from the school in June, she after another successful Book gets donated,” explains Ms. Rockcliffe Park for seven can’t stay on as chair. “I will Fair, her third at the helm. ers bring additional items on Saturday and Sunday.” Kreager, adding the change years, she returned as principal co-chair with somebody,” she “I feel good,” she says. helped free up floor space and in September 2013 and says says, adding that the next chair “Book Fair was a big success.” Book Fair 2013 fell on the weekend between Halloween improved traffic flow. she was impressed how much needs experience, and must be Now in its 52nd year, the As Book Fair chair, Ms. time the volunteers put in. involved throughout the year. Rockcliffe Park Book Fair is and the change from Daylight Savings, and Ms. Kreager says Kreager was on site daily. “My “I thought I knew everything “It takes people skills, dealing one of the largest used book days were generally 8:30 am about Book Fair, but I didn’t with a lot of different personal- fairs in Ontario. Ms. Kreager she was impressed how the volunteers managed. to 10 pm for two weeks,” she know was just how dedicated ities. I love it. It is what makes says attendance was good dur- says. “No laundry was done. the volunteers are,” says Ms. Book Fair.” ing the fair’s three days (Nov. “Halloween this year was dif- 1, 2, 3), book sales were on ferent for us,” she says. “It cut par with last year, and esti- a day off the set up as parents mates the fair raised more than took kids trick-or-treating,” $45,000 for literacy programs she says. “But we had about not just at RPPS, but also at 10 parents come back to help other Ottawa schools. She also finish set up. That was really

Photo: Seanna Kreager Page 22 New Edinburgh News December 2013 placent worm-eating foragers half a dozen wood ducks. The our community are grateful to of the spring breeding season. magnificent male wood duck, all the conscientious “indoor For the Birds While many robins will head with its glossy green, boxy cat” owners who ensure that (one of which was still sing- south in the coming weeks, head, artfully accented with their pets don’t form part of the ing its signature “O Canada” some may stay in our area (as vivid white stripes, is akin to predatory hordes. song), song sparrows, house they memorably did two win- a movie star in the water fowl Electrical transmission lines finches, Northern cardinals, ters ago) if winter conditions world, despite its compara- are another significant haz- black-capped chickadees, are not too severe and food tively diminutive size. Wood ard, killing up to 40 million European starlings, jun- supplies remain sufficiently ducks gather in small groups, birds each year, while colli- cos, American goldfinches, accessible. keeping their distance from sions with residential and com- downy- and hairy wood- Other notable sightings on other ducks, and if this flock mercial buildings, preventable By Jane Heintzman peckers and blue jays, which though they are, take a similar As I write in early November, turned up promptly when I toll. There are plenty of simple, the bleak, comparatively bird- introduced a seed blend con- home-made devices such as less landscape of winter has taining peanuts. (As I prepare decals to make your windows yet to set in, and while well to sign off this column, a sin- more visible to birds if this is advanced, the fall migration gle white-crowned sparrow a problem for your household, is not yet over. In the course is still around in our garden in but if you’d like advice, the of the past six weeks since I the second week of November, folks at Wild Birds Unlimited signed off the October col- marking by far the latest fall are certain to have helpful tips umn, my birding excursions departure in my bird-watching (613-521-7333). have been remarkably reward- experience—perhaps his flock Winter Feeding: Sorting ing, beginning with a brief trip took off without him!) Seed Types back to to close In addition to the safflower, Most readers are undoubted- up the cottage for the win- sunflower and nyjer seed on ly veterans in the back yard ter. To our great delight and offer at our feeders, our vis- bird feeding realm, but if by amusement, a feisty group of iting diners have discovered any chance, you are new to white-crowned sparrows had another menu option this fall: the game and confused by the settled in on our island, and a heavily laden Northern spy White -crowned Sparrow. wide range of possibilities and were foraging actively in the apple tree. To all appearances, our fall walks have included a was any guide, communicating prices, here are a few of the pines around our dock, appar- these hungry birds—the rosy leading options to attract and ently unconcerned about the house finches in particular— handsome Northern flicker, very actively with their distinc- a sharp-shinned hawk, sev- tive calls. Unlike the familiar maintain our stoic winter bird close proximity of dogs and must ascribe to the “apple a population. humans. A second, even larger day keeps the doctor away” eral common ravens, white- quacking of the mallard, the breasted nuthatches, and 5 call of the female wood duck • Black Oil Sunflower Seed: group was in evidence at the theory, as our first substantial This is by far the most popu- marina in Parry Sound as we apple crop in a decade has enormous turkey vultures is a long, low “oo-eek, oo- lurking in the tree tops along eek” sound which, to my ear, lar of all the seed types on were packing up to leave, so now been ravaged by methodi- the market, with a high fat I concluded that we had been cal pecking, leaving many of Princess Avenue, lifting their bears close resemblance to the massive wings in a menacing screech of the sea gull. and protein content to sup- lucky enough to pick white- the apples in a beleaguered port winter birds, and a thin, crown weekend for our final half-eaten state on the ground fashion to shake off the rain that As I write in early November, was falling steadily at the time. a group of 6 hooded mergan- easily cracked shell to facili- Georgian Bay excursion. and in some cases, still on the tate speedy consumption. It Needless to say, raucous branches. As I passed this evil looking sers has arrived on our stretch group, I was overpowered by a of the Rideau River for its attracts a wide range of spe- blue jays were around in Though they have not been cies from cardinals to spar- abundance on our island, as among the visitors to our gar- foul smell emanating from the traditional late fall feed prior woods in Rideau Hall, directly to departure for the south. Like rows, chickadees, finches, were downy-, hairy- and den, American robins and woodpeckers, grosbeaks pileated woodpeckers blue jays have been around across the road from the turkey the wood duck, the hooded vultures’ perch—a smell which merganser is a tree cavity nest- and jays. whose methodical drumming the community in significant • Striped Sunflower Seed: resonated across the bay, numbers throughout the fall, I can only assume denoted the er, and the males are almost presence of a ripe carcass to equally arresting, with their While perhaps not as appeal- where boat traffic had all but and in recent weeks, the rob- ing to some species as black disappeared for the season. On ins have begun to form large, slake their appetites. As there striking white and black crest- were reportedly record high ed heads. In recent years, the oil seed, striped sunflower the water, we spotted small agitated flocks in preparation seed has the advantage of a flocks of mallards, black for a move south. For several counts of turkey vultures in the “hoodies” have stayed around Ottawa-Gatineau Mid-Fall on the Rideau until freeze up thicker shell which is more ducks, and double-crested years, we have encountered difficult for some of the cormorants preparing for the these busy congregations of Bird Count in late October, in December, so I’m looking it would seem that this crew forward to a few more weeks less attractive feeder birds long flight south, while the robins at roughly the same spot such as house sparrows and common loons in their scruffy in the Rockeries, and their fall formed part of a much larger of their vivid presence. migratory wave. black birds to crack open, post-breeding season plumage behaviour is so strikingly skit- Feisty Felines: Enemy A highlight of the fall on our so if the latter are a problem had begun their annual molt tish and shrill that it’s difficult Number One in the Bird stretch of the Rideau River in your yard, give it a try. with a vengeance, littering to believe they’re the same World • Safflower Seed: If you are the surface of the water with species as the robust, com- (close to the Minto Bridges) has been the presence of a group of In a recent study by a cardinal lover, this is an downy feathers. And for the Environment Canada sci- essential item, though some- first time in four decades entists, it was reported that what more pricey than many on the Bay, I encountered human-related activity kills other varieties. The seed an American robin on our approximately 269 million has a thick, hard-to-crack island. While common on the birds and destroys two mil- shell, and attracts a range mainland in Parry Sound, in lion bird nests in Canada each our experience, robins don’t of medium to large species year—a sobering statistic. 99% such as cardinals, gros- often venture out to the islands, of these deaths are caused by so it was a special delight to beaks, chickadees, doves, pet and feral cats, and colli- and native sparrows. While find this character settled sions with transmission lines, comfortably in a tree on our it was thought to be unap- buildings and vehicles. If you pealing to unwelcome visi- south-facing point. are the devoted owner of a The first sight to greet us on tors such as house sparrows fluffy feline, you might be and squirrels, the evidence our return from the Bay was interested to know that cats kill yet another group of white- in our back yard suggests as many birds as all the other that regrettably, this crowd crowned sparrows foraging sources of avian attrition com- on the ground in our back gar- has also developed a taste bined, taking a staggering toll for it. den. In the course of the next of over 100 million birds each few weeks to late October, they • Nyjer Seed (thistle): This year. Needless to say, those oil rich seed is a magnet for were joined by fox sparrows, of us who cherish the vulner- white-throated sparrows finches, siskins and juncos, Hooded Mergansers. Photo: Wade Clare able feathered population of but needs to be kept fresh as December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 23 its thin shell makes it vul- Forecast has become the wide- engagement organized by Bird pairs of Northern cardinals vulture, Cooper’s hawk, nerable to spoilage. A good ly-revered equivalent of the Studies Canada and the Cornell introducing their young to the red-tailed hawk, cedar wax- rule of thumb is to refill Farmer’s Almanac in the bird- Laboratory of Ornithology, pleasures of bird feeding facili- wing, common yellow throat, your nyjer feeders with new ing community, sums up his launched its 27th season in ties. Philip has been fascinated yellow-rumped warbler, song seed every 3 or 4 weeks prognosis for the coming win- early November, and for the to watch the transformation sparrow, white-crowned to ensure that it’s fresh ter in a nutshell: this is not an next six months, backyard of the juveniles, which have sparrow and dark-eyed for the picky eaters in the irruption year for finches. The birders like you and me will be grown rapidly to near adult junco, to a variety of western crowd. (Through trial and simple explanation is that food submitting reports of the kinds size, and whose plumage has species seldom seen by birders error, I have also found that availability in the northern and and numbers of birds at their gradually deepened in colour in eastern regions. The latter the quality of the seed you boreal regions of the coun- feeders for use by ornitholo- as the season progressed. included the Lewis’ wood- purchase really does make try is good to excellent, with gists in monitoring changes in While on early visits, the adult pecker, acorn woodpecker, a difference, so I’d advise bumper spruce cone crops, as winter bird populations. It’s males picked the safflower red-breasted sapsucker, west- against going for the cheap- well as abundant birch, alder not too late to get involved, so seed from the feeder and trans- ern wood-pewee, steller’s jay, est on the shelf of a large and mountain ash berry crops, if your household would like to ported it to nearby branches western scrub jay, mountain supermarket, and heading across the boreal forest from be part of this vast data collect- where they fed their young, the chickadee, western bluebird, instead for a dedicated bird- the Yukon to the Atlantic ing process, check out the web- latter have since become much mountain bluebird, western ing store such as Wild Birds region; good to excellent cone site or call 1-888-448-2473. more independent and are now meadowlark and the black Unlimited—the birds really crops in Central Ontario and There’s a $35 sign-up fee, and able to fend for themselves. phoebe. do notice!) the Laurentians in Southern new participants receive a kit Competition at the Bistro has Over at the Macoun Marsh • Hulled Sunflower Seeds Quebec; and heavy crops with a handbook, bird identi- included a white-breasted off St. Laurent Blvd., St. and Chips: This no waste, Laurent Academy’s Mike no mess option is rich in oil Leveillé reports that feathered and high in calories, attract- notables this fall have included ing a wide range of species a yellow-bellied sapsucker, such as finches, sparrows, ruby-crowned kinglets, a cardinals and chickadees. house wren and a number of Its disadvantage, however, white-throated sparrows. (apart from its compara- Our Central Alberta corre- tively high price) is that spondent Dave Collyer has the hearts and chips spoil observed plenty of migrato- quickly and may harbour ry action this fall, including dangerous bacteria, so don’t flocks of Canada geese, white put out more than can be fronted geese and snow geese, swiftly consumed. It’s also along with northern harri- strongly recommended that ers, wainson’s hawks, tree this seed NOT be offered in sparrows, dark-eyed juncos, tube feeders where moisture ruffed grouse, a bald eagle can build up to accelerate and a pine grosbeak. So far his spoilage. feeding stations have attracted • Peanuts: These are popu- black-capped chickadees, lar with jays, chickadees, magpies, downy- and hairy titmice, woodpeckers and woodpeckers, a red-breasted crows, but also appeal to nuthatch, and European star- marauders such as squirrel lings. As Dave is surround- and racoons. Peanuts tend to Wood ducks by the Minto Bridges. Photo: Dennis Orchard ed by heavy cone crops, he’s spoil quickly, and need to be expecting to see good num- protected from moisture and east through the Adirondacks fication poster, calendar and nuthatch, along with numer- bers of crossbills as the season changed on a regular basis. and the North Eastern New instruction booklet. ous black-capped chickadees, unfolds. • Shelled and Cracked England States. Highlights of the results house finches and house spar- Former Union Street corre- Corn: This is an inex- The result of this compara- from the previous PFW season rows, but according to Philip, spondent Amy Jane Lawes, pensive source of oil and tive wealth of nutritional riches are published in Bird Watch the resident cardinals are able who is now a resident of Val starch for large ground feed- in northern regions is that here Canada magazine. In Ontario, to throw their weight around if des Monts, had a trip home ing birds that some birders in Ottawa, we are unlikely to last winter’s highlights includ- the others become too pushy. to the U.K. this fall, joining use to attract species such see large numbers of such tra- ed: In the course of his rambles her parents for an early morn- as starlings, grackles and ditional irruptive species as • Red-breasted nuthatches, along the Rockcliffe Parkway, ing excursion to Snettisham on house sparrows away from common and hoary redpolls, which visited a record- Philip has also caught sight of the Norfolk coast. Snettisham more expensive seed. Of all pine siskins, purple finches breaking 74% of feeders a sharp-shinned hawk, sever- is a Royal Society for the the seed types, however, it’s and pine grosbeaks. Most reporting to PFW; al flocks of dark-eyed juncos Protection of Birds (RSPB) the most likely to become readers will recall the mas- • White-breasted nuthatch- and a large (and vocal) flock of reserve where Amy was able dangerously contaminated, sive waves of redpolls that es, which also made a strong American crows. to observe massive flocks (in so you need to exercise cau- have descended on our region showing, turning up at 80% Our NEN Travel Columnist the hundreds of thousands) of tion to ensure that the seed in recent years, but chances of Ontario feeders; and and regular birding report Vicki waders such as oystercatch- is kept dry, and that resi- are, your backyard seed sup- • Common redpolls, which Metcalfe enjoyed a fascinating ers and knot as they were due is quickly raked up and plies will not be under siege once again were around in excursion to Oregon and forced from the sandbanks by removed. to the same degree this year, significant numbers, appear- California this fall, where she the onset of high tide, and took In addition to these basic seed although the forecast does call ing at 77% of feeders. logged an overall total of 121 off in vast swarms overhead. types, there is a wide range for a respectable showing of Of the top 10 feeder birds in species, 39 of which were “life Back home in Val des Monts, of commercial seed blends evening grosbeaks (whose PFW reports for Ontario, the birds” for Vicki. Interested she has encountered ruffed available (check out the Wild numbers are up because of black-capped chickadee was readers will find the complete grouse- “quirky looking birds Birds Unlimited website at spruce budworm outbreaks in first on the list (no surprise!), list on the community website that seem to like observing ottawa.wbu.com), along with northern forests), blue jays, followed by the downy wood- at www.newedinburgh.ca. us as much as we do them”, suet and suet blocks for the red-breasted nuthatches, and pecker, blue jay, American While in Oregon, Vicki took white-breasted nuthatches, coldest months of winter when bohemian waxwings, which goldfinch, mourning dove, part in an Oregon Birding black-capped chickadees, the concentrated fat content is appear to find Ottawa (and dark-eyed junco, white- Association Field Trip which dark-eyed juncos and a coo- most critically needed. Peterborough) an attractive breasted nuthatch, Northern recorded an impressive 89 per’s hawk. So far there has Pittaway’s Finch Forecast: source of crab apples, moun- cardinal, common redpoll species of birds, ranging from been little action at her feeders, Winter of 2013-2014 (www. tain ash and buckthorn berries. and red-breasted nuthatch. many familiar names in our but she’s confident the picture jeaniron.ca/2013/forecast. part of the world, including will change when the winter Project Feeder Watch (www. Reports from Our Readers: htm) Canada geese, Great Blue sets in and food supplies are bsc-eoc.org/volunteer/pfw/) Ornithologist Ron Pittaway, Philip MacAdam reports that heron, Great Egret, double- less readily available. whose annual Winter Finch Project Feeder Watch (PFW), Phil’s Avian Bistro and Spa has crested cormorant, turkey a joint program of citizen been hopping this fall, with two Page 24 New Edinburgh News December 2013 we’re pleased to report that the on, and the Commission has currently being dismantled. Sussex Scene Notes wall appears to be in shape to turned it over to Colliers The installation of this tem- brave another winter. International to scour the land- porary blot on the landscape scape for suitable prospects took place in conjunction McTaggart Heritage Wall 50 : Still No prepared to meet NCC criteria with a construction project Takers for maintaining public access to stabilize the slope of the Repair: Just in Time! Most readers will by now have to the site. NCC officials indi- escarpment across the road noticed an imposing Colliers cate that no timeline has been off Sussex Drive, and was “Something there is that local distillery which produced FOR LEASE sign in the mid- established for completing the intended to minimize traffic doesn’t love a wall, whisky on the site of what is dle of Park along process, but continue to stress disruptions resulting from the That sends the frozen-ground- now the French Embassy. Sussex Drive. While it is now that the Commission hopes to RCMP screening process for swell under it, In recent years, the ravages close to nine years since the make it available to the public crews and equipment working And spills the upper boulders of the Ottawa climate’s freeze/ former Canada and the World as soon as possible. Interested on the project. Several parking in the sun…” thaw cycle have taken a dra- Pavilion at 50 Sussex Drive readers can find the details spaces along John Street were matic toll on the integrity of closed its doors, the National at www.ncc-ccn.gc.ca. Both also commandeered for this Mending Wall, by Robert the wall, to the point that large Frost Capital Commission (NCC) NECA and the NEN will con- period, and one of the diagonal portions have been at risk of has yet to find a suitable tenant In early November, the tinue to track this seemingly walking paths through the park complete collapse, and, as in to take over operation of the never-ending story to ensure from Sussex to Thomas and National Capital Commission the famous Robert Frost poem, building, although we under- put the finishing touches the community’s views on John was blocked off. many of the “upper boulders” stand that the serious mould public access to the building When we went to press, a on localized repairs to the have indeed been “spilled in problem in the building has McTaggart Wall, a handsome and the park remain at the fore- crew had removed the tempo- the sun” along the sidewalk. been remediated and the prem- front in the ongoing search for rary asphalt surface and the stone structure at Alexander Because of NCC budget- ises are ready for occupation. Street and Sussex Drive which an occupant. chain link fences around the ary constraints, the resources An intensive search for a ten- installation, and was in the is among the few surviving have not been available for ant earlier this year report- Security Depot Dismantled remnants in the Sussex area process of re-sodding the area a complete restoration of edly came close to success, at Thomas and John Streets: to return it to its former sylvan of New Edinburgh’s industrial the structure, but thankfully but failed at the eleventh hour Green Space Restored past in the mid-nineteenth cen- state. Just goes to show that the Commission managed when the prospective occu- The unsightly, fenced in secu- you can turn Joni Mitchell’s tury. The wall was built by to secure the funds to carry pant was unable to arrange the rity check point installed last Isaac McTaggart, scion of one lament on its head and “un- out spot repairs to the areas financing. May on the green space at pave paradise to take down a of the Burgh’s first substan- of most serious damage, and And so, the hunt is still Thomas and John Streets is tial families, and owner of a parking lot”! From the Archives… McTaggart's Wall and the History of Sussex Street (formerly Ottawa Street) on the city block between John and Alexander, 1830-1975 Editor’s note: The follow- and they also fed at the gutters. In 1876, Matthew Patterson For a period of years the Committee of Ottawa ing article appeared in the Each autumn the pigs were moved into #47, on the cor- approached the NCC with a June 1998 edition of the New slaughtered and the pork was ner of John. Mr. Patterson was Company had an office at #43. suggestion that a memorial Edinburgh News. salted and stored for consump- employed at Patterson & Law, a Then in 1941 it relocated to a garden with trees, shrubbery By Marc S. Lowell tion in the winter months. foundry located directly across new building down the block and walking paths be created Isaac McTaggart owned and Around 1867, after demoli- the street from his home. He at #57. In the years following alongside McTaggart's Wall, ran a distillery at the junc- tion of the distillery, several lived there until 1889. 1941, this building was con- to be called The Honourable tion of the Ottawa River and new homes appeared on Ottawa In 1890 George McLaurin, a verted into a restaurant known Thomas MacKay Gardens. Alexander Street, which at the Street (Sussex): #45, #47 and well-known Ottawa barrister, as Phil's Luncheonette, which Sources: time led directly to the river. A #61. Charles C. Neville, a civil constructed his home at #47. served meals until 1950, when • City of Ottawa street direc- pre-1867 New Edinburgh land- servant, built #61 and occupied He lived and practised law at the Bytowne Restaurant took tories, 1866-1965 mark known as McTaggart's it until 1879. He was followed this location until 1899. The it over. • Walking Tour of New Wall, originally part of Isaac by another civil servant, James property was then passed down Between 1950 and 1965, all Edinburgh McTaggart's hothouse, still Hopkirk, from1880 to 1882. to a relative, Lewis McLaurin, these properties were expropri- • Article by Gladys Blair, stands today on Alexander The next occupant was C. W. a lumber merchant. This ated by the National Capital Ottawa Journal, 5 January at Sussex. Now the prop- Wilmott, an employee of the same year, Ottawa Street was Commission and then demol- 1974 erty of the National Capital Geological Survey on Metcalfe renamed Sussex Street North. ished; only McTaggart's Wall Commission, it may date to Street. The rest of this side Other new houses also sprang was left unscathed. about 1830. The absence of of Ottawa Street was undevel- up on this block, notably #50, During the early 1970s, City of Ottawa street directo- oped until 1876. #53, #55 and #57. NECA and the Heritage ries before 1866 makes precise dating difficult. This stone wall was built by McTaggart as a hothouse, hav- ing a glass lean-to throughout its entire length. Its stone con- struction is similar to that of the Fraser School House on John Street on the same block. His distillery was described as overlooking the Ottawa River, and from it the whisky was piped down the hill, sealed into puncheons and shipped away on the McTaggart Barge via both the Ottawa River and the systems. Local livestock, particular- ly cows, were fed on refuse from the distillery, as the waste flowed away in open gutters. Nearly all the residents of New Edinburgh owned a pig or two, McTaggart’s Wall as it appears today. Photo: Cindy Parkanyi December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 25 La Maison Woodburn, un joyau du patri- moine bâti de New Edinburgh Par Michel Prévost, distingue par de nombreux tion l'une des plus intéressantes archiviste en chef de attributs architecturaux, notam- du secteur NewEdinburgh. l’Université d’Ottawa ment son toit à forte pente, Heureusement, la maison his- Le quartier New Edinburgh ses fleurons, son portique à torique est protégée pour les compte plusieurs maisons his- arcs, ses fenêtres en saillie de générations à venir en vertu toriques de très grande valeur. la façade et les pignons en de Loi sur le patrimoine de La Maison Woodburn, située charpenteapparente. En fait, sa l'Ontario et elle est inscrite au au 73-75, rue MacKay, à deux riche ornementation rappelle Registre provincial des biens pas de Rideau-Hall, s’avère un bienle style néogothique. patrimoniaux. très bel exemple de ces joyaux La Maison Woodburn Michel Prévost offre des de notre patrimoine bâti. s’inspire des modèles de rési- visites guidées pour les Le magnifique bâtiment en dences néogothiques à deux groupes de 10 personnes et brique rouge et blancheà deux pignons possédant un comble plus du patrimoine bâtifranco- étages aurait été érigé en 1874 à forte pente que l'on pou- ontarien. Vous pouvez réserver par un menuisier travaillant à vait voir dans les publications au 613-562-5825 ou par la scierie MacKay, près des depuis le milieu du 19e siècle. courriel à michel.prevost@ chutes Rideau, afin d'abriter Il ne fait pas de doute, que uottawa.ca. Photo: Louise Imbeault des logements locatifs. la Maison Woodburn demeure La Maison Woodburn, un des joyaux de New Edinburgh, est située La belle construction se plus de 135 ans après son érec- au 73-75, rue MacKay. - 8 at the Gordon Harrison Arabella Magazine Features Local Gallery, 495 Sussex Drive. In addition to his own work, Gordon finds time for an active Landscape Artist Gordon Harrison teaching and coaching career, Kudos to well-known local the Pine Point Lake House professional reputation has conducting one-on-one master landscape artist Gordon Bed & Breakfast and Studio earned him representation classes in both his Ottawa and Harrison whose life and in Gordon’s old stomping in art galleries across the Laurentian studios. In 2009, work were featured in the Fall ground in the Laurentians. country from Quebec City to he launched his signature Art Harvest 2013 edition of the In recent years, Gordon’s Victoria, B.C., and his work Inspiration Program directed magazine Arabella: Canadian annual Garden Exhibits in June is regularly featured in both to aspiring artists in the young- Art, Architecture and Design were a popular attraction on solo and group exhibitions. er set. Each year, he selects (www.arabelladesign.com). the Open Door Ottawa circuit, Interested readers can keep a local school and coaches a Gordon has long been an drawing locals and visitors track of coming exhibitions on group of its students in the steps important presence in New alike to mingle on the grass the gallery website at www. in the process towards artis- Edinburgh, both as a resident enjoying refreshments and gordonharrsiongallery.com tic expression, creativity and and as a working artist who live music, while admiring or at info@gordonharrison. skill, assisting each participant maintained an active studio in an artfully arranged display com. to produce a painting which the quaint gardener’s cottage of his colourful landscapes. His next Vernissage, for the is subsequently exhibited and at 81 John Street for 14 years, Gordon’s subject matter is upcoming show Les manteaux sold at auction for a chari- before moving the studio to pan-Canadian, depicting blancs de l’hiver, an exhibi- table cause. Congratulations 67 Rideau Terrace (formerly landscapes from the Gatineau tion of winter landscapes in Gordon: we’re delighted to see JAN 10 his mother’s home) this past Hills to Quebec’s Charlevoix Gatineau Park, the Laurentians that your energy and dedica- summer. He and his partner Region, the Laurentians, and Charlevoix region featur- tion to your art has achieved Phil Emond also operate the Muskoka, Georgian Bay, Lake ing both Gordon and Quebec such well-deserved recogni- Gordon Harrison Gallery at Superior, the Prairies and the artist René Tardif, will take tion. 495 Sussex Drive, as well as Rocky Mountains. His rising place from December 6 Page 26 New Edinburgh News December 2013 wide for our efforts to make Update from the Beechwood Village Alliance Beechwood a better mainstreet for our communities. In that By Tobi Nussbaum hoarding around the fire site dent Mike Steinhauer to grant munity could conceivably help regard, the op-ed article we This fall’s changes on have all contributed in a small heritage status to St. Charles move the sale of the site for- published in the Ottawa Citizen Beechwood have provided way to a more attractive street, Church. It was not clear at the ward. at the end of September was an hope that the renaissance is more easily and pleasantly time of the publication whether Many ideas abound. From an important step (you’ll find the truly underway. Sidewalk navigable by foot or by bike. this decision would be appealed RFP process combined with a article at www.ottawacitizen. replacement on the south side, At the same time, important to the Ontario Municipal Board design competition, to efforts com/opinion/op-ed/Beech the extension of the east-west developments occurred with by the Catholic Archdiocese, to maintain a community use wood+Avenue+renaissan bike corridor along Beechwood regard to some of the key prop- which had opposed the des- for the site, to developers who ce/8978859/story.html ) and Hemlock, improvements erties on the street. ignation. However, assuming are contemplating creative to the dilapidated proper- In early November, City no appeal is launched, a con- uses of the church and sur- ties between El Meson and Council approved an applica- structive discussion between rounding lot, there seems to the Quickie Mart, and proper tion initiated by Vanier resi- the Archdiocese and the com- be no shortage of proposals. It will ultimately be up to the Archdiocese to determine how it wants to proceed, but we hope no matter what course it chooses, the site will soon be a locus of energy and activity, and contribute to the street’s revitalization. Winter Solstice Social, With the sale of the Caisse Saturday, December 21 Populaire across the street from St. Charles Church, the And, mark your calendars! We middle portion of Beechwood are currently planning could soon begin to keep pace the Winter Solstice Social to be with the two ends of the street, held on December 21 at New where the Minto Beechwood Edinburgh Square (next to and Kavanaugh projects are The SconeWitch), from 2 to 4 underway, as a place of new pm. Bring the kids, have a drink development. It’s exciting to of eggnog and celebrate the contemplate the beginning of holidays with your neighbours a contiguous mainstreet that and with the residents of New draws us from one end to the Edinburgh Square. There other if these sites are devel- will be crafts for the kids, oped with proper mainstreet carolling for the musically principles in mind. inclined, food and drinks and The Beechwood Village much more. We'll continue Alliance spent the fall advanc- to post updates and details ing work on its Gateway Project on our BVA Facebook page, to design a public process where you can also sign up to to finance, design and build help out (www.facebook.com/ public art fixtures at either MakingBeechwoodBetter), end of the street. We have or if you’d like to volunteer, applied to the Ottawa Better you’re welcome to contact Neighbourhoods Program for Dale Smith at 613-321-6629 or a grant, building on the more email dale@dalesmithgallery. than $5,000 we have already com. As plans for the Winter raised, thanks to a Fulbright Solstice Social unfold, details Program Community grant. will also be posted on the New Part of our mission is also Edinburgh community website to build public support city- at www.newedinburgh.ca. Minto Bridge Construction Readers can’t fail to have throughout the construction, noticed that once again the sparing any inconvenience to Minto Bridges are under con- walking commuters, in particu- struction and closed to vehicu- lar local employees en route lar traffic, consigning us all to the Pearson Building. To to the death defying ordeal of minimize traffic disruption in turning left on to Sussex Drive the area, the City scheduled from Stanley, John, Alexander the work simultaneously with or MacKay Streets, and block- roundabout construction on ing our handy access to King King Edward Avenue, where Edward Avenue. Work contin- the exit from Union Street is ues on the west span of the currently closed off. We can bridge connecting Green Island only hope that the completion to King Edward, and while the of the project and the reopen- City reports that most of the ing of the bridge remain on major structural rehabilitation target for early December. In is complete, the crew is cur- the first round of construction rently in the process of placing last year, that December tar- the final coat of wearing sur- get proved elusive for at least face on the bridge deck prior to another two months of the win- its reopening to traffic in early ter, cutting off the community December. from a serviceable (and safe!) Thankfully the pedestrian access to both Sussex Drive walkway has remained open and King Edward Avenue. December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 27 Page 28 New Edinburgh News December 2013 ed by the Prime Minister’s hours of the rink. residence. Many thanks to We all had such a good time The Kavanaugh: Michel Giroux and Matt last year on New Year’s Day Strong Sales and DeWolfe for safely delivering at the Fieldhouse that, The these esteemed guests from 24 Crichton Community Council Steady Progress at Sussex to Stanley Park. would like to invite you to Excavation Site And after the busy fall sea- our second annual Winter son, The Crichton Community Carnival held on Wednesday, By Jane Heintzman Council will regroup again January 1, 2014, in the Domicile Vice-President David before the first snow and get Fieldhouse. A pancake brunch Chick is pleased to report that the skating rinks get up and with all the trimmings will be The Kavanaugh’s condo sales running. The initial opening is served starting at 10 am, and have remained strong through- By Cathy McConkey kin, Debra Conner, Paula always hard to predict being a there will be outdoors fun for out the fall, with a total of 86 The Halloween Howl is a Pincombe and Caroline Matt weather dependant event. We the entire family including sales now confirmed, or on the longstanding tradition in the for doing whatever it takes to have to wait for the snow and sleigh rides, the 2nd annual 10 point of confirmation. As read- neighbourhood, giving our lit- make spooky things happen, in the past few years have been Minute Snowman Challenge, ers have no doubt observed in tlest trick’r treaters an oppor- and our two student volunteers very lucky to get enough just a and of course, outdoor fun their travels, the excavation of tunity to test their costumes Kado Dwivedi-Shresta and few days before Christmas. for everyone. Hope to see the site also continues apace, before the big day. On Sunday, Harmony Ferreira for man- Michel Giroux and his team everyone there! and David reports that the con- October 27, the Stanley Park ning the games. Special thanks of New Edinburgh Hosers will Please note that from struction team is encouraged Fieldhouse transformed into to Kerri Connolly, Martin be hard at work tamping down December 15, 2013, until the by the rate of progress. As a spooky lair filled with fun Jones and Pascal Dubuc for the initial snowfall to use as a end of the skating season, we we reported in our last issue, games and Halloween crafts. staying behind and returning base for the rest of the season. cannot accept bookings for has completed The afternoon started off with the Fieldhouse to its normal Each and every night our team the Fieldhouse. If you wish the installation of new electri- the costume parade to the state. of dedicated Hosers will be to make a reservation for cal capacity along Beechwood Governor’s Walk Retirement Following the spooky annu- out scraping and watering next April and beyond, please to the Kavanaugh site, and Residence. It’s everyone’s al event of Halloween, the the rinks so that we will have email nefieldhouse@gmail. thanks to Domicile, we now favourite part of the afternoon, community came out to the the best rink in the city for com. have new, eye-catching pinkish and we would like to thank Fieldhouse once again on your use and pleasure. Brian Council meets every 2nd sidewalks to add a little artistic all the residents and Milly November 1 for a much quiet- Torrie (btorrie@hotmail. Monday of the month, 7:30 pm flair to the project area. Battaion and all the other staff er affair: the annual Pumpkin com or 613-747-7951) will be at the Fieldhouse. The Council The company is currently at Governor’s Walk for wel- Parade. We have been unlucky making up the icing schedule has a terrific base of dedi- working with buyers who are coming these strange creatures in the past couple of years with for the Hosers for the coming cated volunteers here in the interested in combining suites into their home and rewarding the weather for this particu- season and if you want to community. For those new or to create larger units, and them with lots of treats. Back lar event with pouring rain in volunteer to this illustrious old to the neighbourhood and Domicile is doing its best to at the Fieldhouse, all the chil- 2012. So everyone viewed the group, please contact Brian so wanting to make some contact accommodate this group wher- dren enjoyed digging through high winds we got this year as your name can be included. No with your new neighbours, this ever space is available in the leaves and slimy ‘brains’ for a marked improvement despite experience necessary! Michel is a wonderful way to make building. Design modifications eye balls, creepy crawlers and some challenges keeping all the Giroux (613-978-3059) will new friends. If you are inter- are ongoing as the sales process other prizes. This event is a pumpkins lit. In the end, neigh- be looking for Attendants ested in joining or volunteering unfolds, and include the recent community effort, with many bours came out and enjoyed (voluntary and paid) to man please call me at 613-746-0303 introduction of a redecorated people to thank: Roxie Clark seeing their own pumpkins the rink and fieldhouse during for more information. Merry one-bedroom and den model, for bravely taking the lead, alongside others on the foot opening hours. Contact Michel Christmas to everyone and as well as the release of a Joana Chelo for delivering path. We especially enjoyed if you want to apply. Please best wishes for a happy and limited number of small, rea- the brains to Roxie’s pump- seeing the 13 pumpkins donat- also watch for the opening healthy 2014!!!! sonably priced “pied-à-terre” suites, which are modest flats of about 300-400 square feet with a small kitchen, bathroom and “murphy (fold-out) bed” sleeping arrangement—ideal for those whose principal resi- dence is elsewhere, but who are regularly in Ottawa for short periods on business or for fam- ily reasons. Kavanaugh buyers have just been informed by Domicile that they will be the beneficiaries of a new Extended Warranty program, which the compa- ny introduced in its recently launched projects, Bergeron Terrace on Orleans Blvd. and Nuovo in Little Italy, and which entails an extension of the industry standard coverage from two to four years. On the retail front, there is as yet no definite news, but it seems clear that Domicile has no shortage of potential tak- ers and in the coming weeks, will be working to assemble an attractive mix of businesses to serve our increasingly eager market, as well as the residents of the condominiums. David’s best guess is that the first defin- itive news on this front will emerge early in the New Year. We wait in hope! December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 29 Seniors of Distinction Awards (S.O.D.A) 2013: And the Winners Are … By Jane Heintzman ute to the accomplishments of community has been the for- the training required to reach the Street Outreach team and In our last issue, we reported on the four outstanding winners. tunate beneficiary of Isobel’s a competitive level, and Jane’s helps to prepare supplies to this year’s planned presenta- The Honourable Madeleine unfailing goodwill and dyna- accomplishment in this field is be distributed to the homeless. tion of the first ever Seniors of Meilleur, Mayor Jim Watson, mism, and we congratulate her indeed remarkable. She is also involved in OMI’s Distinction Awards (SODA), Lola Dubé-Quibell of Ottawa on this richly deserved tribute. But in addition to this ambi- Drop In program at Dominion an initiative intended to recog- Public Health and Amanda In the Arts category, this tious avocation, Jane is also a Chalmers United Church. Her nize the accomplishments of Smith of Scotiabank were on year’s SODA award winner committed and skilled organic past activities have included senior citizens throughout the hand to do the honours, and to was André Laplante, who was gardener, recently receiving work with the Red Cross, the Ottawa area, and to mark the join in the celebration of these recognized for his wonderful International Day of Older remarkable individuals. work as a volunteer supervisor Persons on October 1, an The winner in the Leadership at the Wood Shop in the Good annual occasion established by category is well known and Companions Seniors’ Centre. the United Nations in 1990 and much admired in our own For more than five years, first observed in October of neighbourhood. Isobel Bisby André shared his skills and the following year. The SODA has long been an energetic and knowledge as an accomplished Awards were the brainchild active participant in the com- craftsman with members of of Governor’s Walk’s par- munity, serving for many years the Centre, and when he was ent company Age Care, with on the Board of the Crichton ultimately obliged to close Scotiabank participating as a Community Council (CCC), his shop to make the move to leading corporate sponsor, and and now wearing two hats as Governor’s Walk, he donated staff at Governor’s Walk serv- both a leading member of the his workbench and woodwork- ing as the energetic planners Board of Heartwood House ing equipment to the Seniors’ and principal event organizers. and as the Vice Chair of the Centre to support their ongoing Throughout late August New Edinburgh Community programs. André’s award cita- and September, Governor’s and Arts (NECTAR) Centre, tion paid tribute to his willing- Walk received and reviewed where she is active in a broad ness to share “(his) love of the nominations from the com- range of areas from program- beauty that exists in wood, and Photo: Louise Imbeault Seniors of Distinction Awards: (back row, l to r) Amanda Smith munity of seniors who have ming to family events and his talent in releasing it for all (Scotiabank), Mayor Jim Watson, Lola Dubé-Quibell (Public made distinguished contribu- fundraising. Isobel has been to see.” Health), Madeleine Meilleur (M.P.P.); (front row, l to r) André tions in the realms of Art; indefatigable in organizing, Manor Park’s Jane Buckley Laplante, Florence Hannay, Isobel Bisby, and Jane Buckley. The Leadership; Community publicizing and fundraising for (who incidentally has been front and back rows reflect the match - VIP - recipient. Service and Healthy Living, community activities, includ- Copy Editor for our sister and when the process closed in publication the Manor Park the Trillium Award from the OASIS program at the Sandy ing such local events as the Ontario Horticultural Society Hill Community Health Centre late September, a Nominations annual Jane’s Walk, along Chronicle since 2009) was the award winner in the Healthy for garden design and upkeep. and the Elisabeth Bruyère Committee was assembled to with family Zumba and Movie The SODA award citation pays Centre. Florence is living proof decide on the winners in all Nights at the NECTAR Centre, Living category. Jane has a life long history of engagement in tribute to “Jane’s commitment that it’s never too late to reach four categories. On Saturday and was recognized in her and dedication to the spirit of out and make an important afternoon, October 5, the resi- award citation for her “long a host of sports ranging from horse-back riding to sailing, dog agility; her focus and dis- contribution to the community. dence hosted a gala event to history of social engagement cipline towards healthy living, We extend our congratu- present the awards and pay trib- cross country and downhill and community building.” Our skiing, activities which serve (and) her ongoing involvement lations to all the winners of as background to her current in the community (which) is this year’s inaugural awards, avocation specifically recog- an inspiration to young and old to the capable organizers at nized in the award. Since 1995, alike.” Governor’s Walk, in particu- she has been engaged in train- 92-year-old Florence lar Community Relations ing and competing with border Hanney was this year’s win- Coordinator Tara Spour, and collies in challenging dog agil- ner in the Community Service to the leading event sponsors, ity courses, including compe- category, recognized for Age Care and Scotiabank. Be titions at the national level. 27 years of volunteer work sure to watch for notice of next Those of us who have observed in the community, helping year’s awards and get your these trials with awe (and envy, the homeless, the ailing and nominations in to pay tribute if we’re dog owners) can only the marginalized. Florence to our many older neighbours imagine the dedication and continues to volunteer with who continue to contribute to skill involved in carrying out Ottawa Innercity Ministries the community in ways that (OMI) where she is part of enrich the lives of us all. Page 30 New Edinburgh News December 2013 and staff, have come together nization. The Board and all We’re delighted to announce to develop and plan the imple- of those associated with the that the ramp will be construct- mentation of a clear vision for Centre would like to thank ed as part of a partnership with the Centre in the months and Kiki and Sue for all their hard students from Cité Collégiale, News years to come. Their important work and dedication to the suc- and are extremely grateful for role is no more evident than in cess of the organization, and their participation. the ongoing transformation of wish them all the best in their IT’S A FULL HOUSE! the Centre, a process in which future endeavours. One final note about studio from the they remain closely involved, As a consequence of the rentals at NEH: we are now and always on the lookout for Centre’s serious financial con- fully occupied! In November, improvements. straints, flowing largely from we welcomed the Coalition for New for Arts We have been blessed with a the challenges of the costly and Culture (CNCAC), who House staff that is strongly connected retrofit combined with the provide valuable information, Issue #10 December 1, 2013 to the organization, and has ongoing demands and costs professional technical support, thought deeply about how to associated with our transition and marketing/promotional make it prosper. It is there- to new facilities, staffing at the services to new immigrant fore with great sadness that we Centre is looking a little lean at individuals and communities Report from the Board said goodbye to two members the moment. We are, however, working in the arts and culture of our staff: Kiki Cliff and making a major effort to move domain. This dynamic group is By Sean Flynn organization through a time Sue Hall. Kiki has been with towards a model that encour- providing a vital service to the The past few months at filled with many unknowns the Centre for three years as ages volunteerism and com- community while at the same NECTAR have seen lots of and challenges, and were bookkeeper and administrator, munity involvement to help time helping to stimulate our activity and exciting changes, instrumental in guiding the starting her tenure in its former with the running and upkeep economy, encourage diversity, the first of which was the nom- launch of exciting new pro- headquarters in 200 Crichton of the Centre. We encourage and promote the synergy of ination of the new Executive gramming and events in the Street where she became well any and all interested mem- arts and culture in Canada. members of the NECTAR midst of some major retrofits known in the community for bers of the community to drop CNCAC joins our Visual Board of Directors. Sean to New Edinburgh House on her remarkable work in coor- by New Edinburgh House and Artists John Jarrett, Diana Flynn and Isobel Bisby have 255 MacKay Street. Although dinating the relief effort for talk to one of our staff mem- Bates, Pat Fyfe, Judy and taken on the roles of Chair all three have stepped down residents displaced by the bers, Melanie Davis, Anthony Louise Tanguay, Suzannah and Vice-Chair, respectively, from their positions on the Beechwood Fire of March King, and Susannah Ward, Robertson, Luis Guillermo, with Cindy Ryley as our new Executive, they are still very 2011. or contact one of our Board Leigh and Patrick Biggs; active members of the Board Sue has been working hard members to see how you can Performance Artists Mi Casa Secretary. Theatre, and Musicians The Board would like to and will continue to provide as our Programming Director, help out. their unique perspectives and With Phase 1 of the retro- Micheline Kinsella and Erin say a sincere thanks to our investing enormous time and Puttee. departing Chair and Vice- guidance to the rest of the care in preparations for the fits to New Edinburgh House Board and the organization as now complete, we are look- Please join us on December Chair, Bethann Robin and recent launch of the Centre’s 1, from 2 to 5 pm for the David Horley, along with a whole. long-awaited After School ing ahead to 2014, and putting plans in place to embark on Opening Vernissage of our Paula Thompson, our former In the course of the past eigh- Care Program. Both were annual That’s Life Exhibition Secretary. Bethann, David and teen months, the NECTAR familiar and welcoming faces Phase 2 of the retrofits, which will include the construction and an Open House to meet all Paula bravely stepped up to Centre Board of Directors, in the community, and played the artists in your Community. the challenge of leading the along with community advisors a very visible role in our orga- of an accessible ramp for the front entrance to the House. and August. Calling All Volunteers: We Need Your Time and Special Events: NECTAR Centre’s regular Talents And We Think You Need Us! schedule of special events such As our neighbour the Governor or even create—future happen- greet visitors, register program Keep New Edinburgh House as movie nights and vernis- General has consistently ings, and become part of the participants, respond to drop- Neat and Trim sages makes an enormous con- emphasized as a central pil- diverse community that is New in visitors’ inquiries, answer tribution to the collective life To allow easy access to New of our community. But popular lar of his core message to Edinburgh. And as a modest the telephone, and assist with Edinburgh House and to main- Canadians: “Study after study expression of our appreciation some minor administrative as they are, these activities tain our lovely appearance, we take planning and organiza- has demonstrated that a spirit for your time and commitment, tasks. The two time slots are need volunteers who would of giving or volunteerism plays if you work for over six hours 9 am to noon, Monday to tion, and volunteer support is ensure that pathways, porch- always needed to make them a a central role in our happiness at the Centre, you’ll receive a Saturday, and 5 pm to 8 pm, es and walkways are clear of and sense of well-being.” And, $20 discount on the fees for Monday to Thursday. Ideally success. This is an ideal oppor- debris; cut the grass; shovel tunity to make new friends if indeed, studies that show that your next program. we would like to establish a snow; and in the spring, assist the happiness you feel when roster of "regulars" for each of you’re new to community, or Open Invitation to All Ages: with the upkeep and beauti- contributing your time to a the time slots, but we are also to meet and greet old ones if fication of plantings around you’re a longtime resident. It’s good cause is even more ful- We are looking for Volunteers looking for a back-up list of the house. If you’re a student filling than the pleasure you of all ages, stages and talents, volunteers who could be called not onerous, and it’s always in need of community service fun! experience when engaged in so whether you’re an active on occasionally, so there’s a hours, give us a call: you’ll a "fun" past-time. So read- retiree with some extra time role for anyone interested, meet new people, get some Host a Dinner for a Cause ers will be delighted to learn to engage in community life, regardless of your schedule. fresh air and exercise, and the Event: that the NECTAR Centre has an energetic teenager in search Playgroup Animator: results of your labour will be Our Empty Seat Program a number of opportunities that of community service hours, a admired by all who visit the busy professional who’d like If you enjoy working with offers up free spots in our pro- could enrich your life while Centre. And if you’re a sea- grams for those who cannot benefitting the community... to share their special skills children, we are looking for soned gardener willing to lend with their neighbours, or a an animator for our Monday afford the registration fees. and you can also have fun in a hand with our landscaping, This is a significant aspect of the process! young parent eager to engage to Friday Playgroup. You you’ll be greeted with open your family in the life of the would be supporting our Early the NECTAR Centre’s service To use a well-worn cliché, arms. to wider community, and is volunteering at the NECTAR community, there’s a place for Childhood Educator and her you at the NECTAR Centre. assistant by reading stories, Home Deliveries: strongly endorsed by the gov- Centre is like “the gift that ernment and private sector keeps on giving.” There are Here are some of the areas singing, helping with crafts, While we are proud of our in which your help is needed and helping with the set up and organizations that support us. always new and interesting website, we realize that You can help us to strengthen activities on the go, and simply to keep the Centre running take down for the Playgroup. many people depend on the smoothly as a lively hub for If you’re an adoring Grandma this important outreach pro- by participating, you’ll have an paper copy of the NECTAR gram simply by hosting a din- ideal opportunity to learn even the life of our community: whose grandchildren live out Guide. We are looking for of town, this is the ideal spot ner party, and inviting your more about our dynamic com- Office Reception Assistant: volunteers to deliver our guide guests to contribute to provid- munity, establish solid rela- for you! door to door, just three times We are looking for friendly a year in December, February tionships, stay up to date on— faces to sit in our office and Grounds Assistant: Help Continued on page 31 December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 31 Continued from page 30 perhaps not as eye-catching would welcome your assistance as it could be? If you have in helping our After-school and ing an empty seat in one of the even a small amount of time to Camp program leaders coordi- NECTAR Centre programs. spare to keep it up to date and nate nature games, sports and New Edinburgh House engaging, you services would other activities. Have fun play- Caretaker: be much appreciated. ing with kids in discovering A heritage home is always in outdoor adventures in Stanley Marketing / Graphic Design: Park. The NECTAR Centre need of some TLC, and the Do you have experience using New Edinburgh House is no offers daycare programs Photoshop, Illustrator and throughout the summer, dur- exception. There is always a Wordpress? Can you create light bulb that needs replacing, ing winter holidays and spring posters and images that cre- break. a handle that needs jiggling, ate impact, are attractive and light maintenance and simple Contact Us: If you have a get the word out on NECTAR few hours to spare, either on a repairs. If you’ve recently Centre events? If the answer moved to a modern condo and regular weekly basis or on an to these questions is affirma- occasional basis, please contact are missing the chance to exer- tive, we need you! Our notices cise your skills as a handyman Isobel Bisby at ibisby@ reach a wide audience so this gmail.com/613-304-9191 or in an older home, please give could be a golden opportunity us a call! Jenni Barbarie at anghiari@ to showcase your skills and hotmail.com / 613-747- Community Board perhaps lead to future projects. 6967. You’ll also find an online Caretaker: Program Assistants: Volunteer Application at our Ever noticed that the If working with young people website www.nectarcentre.ca, Community Board at the cor- is high on your list of preferred or you can call the Office at ner of Dufferin and Crichton volunteer opportunities, we 613-745-7242. Streets is a little drab, and Mi Casa Presents Collapsible December 11 – 15 at NECTAR Centre Wed. December 11, 7 pm; of a hill, where it is decided Children’s Festival. Thurs. December 12, 7 pm; that the only ones to blame The play is written and co- Fri. December 13, 7 pm; Sat. for the flood are two women directed by Mi Casa co-artis- December 14, 2 pm and 7 pm; marooned at sea, but who tic director Emily Pearlman. Sun. December 15, 2 pm. appear to be rowing closer to The community has also been When playwright Emily them every day. working closely with co- Pearlman heard the responses The show takes the audi- director Madeleine Boyes- from the 5 to 10 year olds ence on an ambulatory journey Manseau and technical direc- sprawled on the floor of the through transformed rooms at tor Sean Green, not just as NECTAR Centre, she began to the NECTAR Centre’s New actors but also as co-designers suspect that they should be the Edinburgh House. The young in the process, lending their ones writing this play. “Can people act as the chorus and imaginations to the creation you think of a reason a flood guides throughout the cranny- of a giant dollhouse and a top might happen?” co-director filled house, suggesting path- secret basement lair. They Madeleine Boyes-Manseau ways, and gossiping about the will be joined by actors Andy asked. “What if there were 300 events unfolding in front of Massingham, Sarah McVie, birds and then they all sat on them. and Katie Swift who have pre- a dam?” “What if there were Collapsible is Mi Casa viously performed at Stratford, robbers who snuck into a house Theatre’s fourth full-length the NAC, the GCTC, and in and left the tap on?” “What show. Their previous work has numerous independent produc- if peacocks and seagulls col- toured to over 40 venues in tions across Canada. lected water in their mouths 13 cities across Canada and For tickets visit www. and then dumped it down the includes the multi-award win- micasatheatre.com. chimney?” ning Countries Shaped Like And so began the collec- Star, which appeared at last tive process of making a piece of theatre where a group of young people creates the framing struc- ture for a play being writ- ten as a part of Mi Casa Theatre’s duel residency at the NECTAR Centre and at the Great Canadian Theatre Company. Collapsible, which will be performed December 11 – 15 at the NECTAR Centre, tells the story of a village in which people make all their decisions by consulting a wise, hill-dwelling sage who makes clear rulings to the irresolute via Beard Ouija. When the village is left underwater by a flood, everyone seeks Photo: Cory Thibert refuge in a house at the Pictured:top year’s Actors Ottawa Katie SwiftInternational and Sarah McVie. Page 32 New Edinburgh News December 2013 tinue to serve as a lively gath- underway. Later in 2014, we NECTAR Centre Celebrates Donors’ Day ering place for the commu- will be moving on to the next The New Edinburgh Cité Collégiale; and Hugo guests of honour presented the nity, but thanks to the generous stage of the project, with the Community & Arts Centre had Lepore, Manager of Sales for Centre with cheques for their donors who assured the success momentum of this triumphant plenty to celebrate on October Minto Communities. Many respective donations, and all of the first phase of our Capital launch to spur us on to further 17 at New Edinburgh House. members of the community expressed support for our orga- Campaign, that process is well progress. The first milestone of the three joined the lively gathering, as nization, and genuine pleasure phases in the New Edinburgh did the younger crowd from in having the opportunity to House retrofit is finally com- the Centre’s new After School participate in the celebratory plete! To mark the occasion, Care program, who turned occasion. Board and staff members at the up to enjoy the splendid cake Especially gratifying to all of Centre organized an afternoon provided by Board member us at the Centre is the fact that reception to honour those who Joseph Cull, a consummate the single largest component contributed so generously to baker, among his many other of the donations, an impressive the project. talents. total of $72,000, came from the The House welcomed spe- We are delighted to announce community at large—our sin- cial guests the Honourable that thanks to the extraordi- cere thanks to each and every Madeleine Meilleur, M.P.P.; nary generosity of leading one of you who came forward Councillor Peter Clark from donors and the community when help was most urgently the City of Ottawa; representa- as a whole, the Centre raised needed, and dug deep to ensure Photo: Louise Imbeault tives from the Ontario Trillium $152,685, and was successful that the Centre could survive NECTAR Board members and VIPs: (l to r) Hugo Lepore (Minto); Foundation; President John in reaching its target to begin and thrive to continue serving David Chick (Domicile); The Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, Doran and Vice-President the first critical phases of the our community, now and in the M.P.P.; Councillor Peter Clark; Jane Heintzman; and Vicki David Chick of Domicile, Fire and Building Code retrofit years to come. Metcalfe. the Centre’s lead corporate of New Edinburgh House right We are extremely grateful donor; Luc Lepanse from on schedule in early July. Our to our local retirement resi- NEW NECTAR Centre Programs dences, Governor’s Walk, Photo Marathon Program: 2014, but this time with a New Edinburgh Square and The Nectar Centre is pleased slight twist. We are pleased The Edinburgh, who provid- to offer a Photo Marathon to announce that in 2014 the ed generous donations of food Program to local photo bugs NECTAR Centre residency platters to create an attractive this winter. The program program will focus exclusively feast at the celebration. These offers an inspiring mix of on Theatre Arts. The residen- residences have consistently photo assignments, feedback cy program has two interre- been strong and invaluable and skill development. Each lated program goals: 1) to sup- supporters of activities at the week, participants will be port creative artists by offering NECTAR Centre, and have given new photo assignments them the time and space to done much to enrich the life of and will have an opportunity create new work; and 2) to our community. to share their work, take part in develop programming in which mutually constructive critique, artists-in-residence collaborate Photo: Louise Imbeault It is no mean feat to restore and upgrade a venerable heri- and benefit from expert advice with our local community. The NECTAR Board members and VIPs gathered at the recent Donor’s official call for artists will be event: (l to r) Cindy Ryley; The Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, tage property to ensure that it from professional photogra- pher Martin Lupin. announced in the New Year. If M.P.P.; Melanie Davis; Joseph Cull; David Horley; Bethann Robin; meets City of Ottawa Building you are interested in receiving and John Jarrett. Code guidelines, and can con- Artist-in-Residence a copy of the call for artists, Program: or if you have suggestions of In light of the remarkable suc- others who might be, please cess of last year’s Artist-in- contact the Centre at 613-745- Residence program, the Centre 7242 or [email protected] will remount the program in What’s Happening at the House: Winter Program Guide No, we’re not bears, and winter workout in one of our fitness is not a time for hibernation! programs; a theatrical venture Whatever the weather, you can in a NECTAR Centre drama keep active this winter at the class; an intellectual challenge NECTAR Centre. Just check and companionable gathering out the Winter 2014 edition of at one of our bridge sessions; our Program Guide and you’ll an absorbing art class; or a find a wide range of programs social evening with friends and and activities that appeal to all family at one of our special ages, skill levels, and interests. events. New Edinburgh House There’s something for every- belongs to us all: come and one, whether it’s a physical make yourself at home! December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 33 Former NECTAR Centre Board NECTAR Centre Artist John Jarrett Member Celebrates Successful Featured at the Cube Gallery Season with Beach Café on Our hearty congratulations to Edinburgh House. Since his and picturesque lanes in older NECTAR Centre studio artist retirement from a career with Ottawa neighbourhoods, New Rideau Canal and longtime Board member, the Ottawa Carleton District Edinburgh prominent among We congratulate former strong support from the NCC John Jarrett, whose fine work School Board, John has pur- them. The quality and profes- NECTAR Centre Board in launching and marketing was featured in a two person sued his career as an artist sionalism of his work is wide- member and Treasurer Colin the project, and he is pleased show at Ottawa’s Cube Gallery with characteristic energy, skill ly acclaimed in the local arts Goodfellow on the resound- by this summer’s promising this fall. John has been a resi- and dedication. His paintings community. Congratulations ing success of his summer experience: “ours is the only dent artist at the Centre for depict a wide range of subjects John: the NECTAR Centre is pilot project, 8 Locks’ Flat, licensed beach in Ottawa and over a decade, and continues from Gatineau landscapes, to proud to claim you as one of a temporary beach and bistro people like it. They pull up a to be a highly valued mem- historic public landmarks such its own! on the Rideau Canal inspired lounge chair, have an ice-cold ber of the Board and constant as the Parliament buildings, by comparable, though much beer and watch the boats go by, contributor to the life of New to the houses, streetscapes larger beaches along the Seine right in the heart of the city.” in Paris. Colin’s project was Given the success of the sum- one of four approved by the mer of 2013, Colin is looking National Capital Commission forward to reopening the bistro (NCC) to liven up the shore- next summer, and indeed, if all line, and a recent NCC report continues to go well, it may suggests that it was extreme- become a permanent summer ly well received by survey fixture on the canal landscape. respondents, both locals and Well done, Colin: it’s great to tourists alike. see your entrepreneurial spirit Colin reports that he has had in action! Event Listing December 1 – That’s Life Labyrinth, the Walking Dead, Annual Exhibition of Figure Scategories, Dixit, Mille borne, Painting and Drawings – 2 – Go and much more! 7 - 10 pm 5 pm at New Edinburgh house February 1 – 16 - Lumière Gallery Ottawa Snow Lantern December 1 - New Installation Edinburgh House Studio Join the NECTAR Open House – 2 – 5 pm Centre/Lumière Festival December 7 – NECTAR at 2014 Centre Holiday Celebration as we create our first ever 7 – 9:30 pm at New Edinburgh Snow Lantern installation House in . The December 11 – 15 - 2013 Centre is inviting everyone to Artists-in-Residence Mi participate, and help us to light Casa Theatre Presents up the dark winter night in the “Collapsible” www. park. With the winter season micasatheatre.com in full swing, building a Snow January 31, February 28, Lantern and creating a magi- March 28, 2014 - NECTAR cal illuminated world promises Centre Family Movie Nights to be a fun and imaginative Looking for a night out for way for kids and parents to the family? Join us for Family make the most of the cold win- Movie nights for the last ter days. Activities and Snow Friday of each month through Lantern-making workshops the winter at New Edinburgh will take place on weekends House. Children under 8 must from 12 noon to 9 pm. be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers Needed: To Popcorn & juice are free with make this first exciting year donation. 7 – 9 pm of snow lantern-making a real January 10, 24, February 7, success, the Centre needs spe- 21, March 7, 21, April 4, 18 - cial Snow Lantern Volunteers Board Game Nights Join your who can help to animate the neighbours in a social evening workshops and oversee the of playing Board Games at creative process—please call new Edinburgh House. Settlers us if you can contribute 613- of Catan, Torres, Puerto 745-2742 or email volunteer@ Rico, Quir’ Le, Boardwalk, nectarcentre.ca. Page 34 New Edinburgh News December 2013 author. Olivia Taylor Jones take over as Count Vorontsov's Christmas 2013 Reading Suggestions seems to have the perfect life – next kennel steward. 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I was Longbourn by Jo Baker Duncan's crayons all decide Delacourt, is about how politi- in Three Pines, and Gamache transported back to a time of Following the map laid out to quit. Each one writes him cians choose us and we choose is drawn back into the snowy great hope and unimaginable by Jane Austen in Pride and a funny letter outlining their them....citizens as gullible con- village to help find a missing upheaval. Prejudice, Jo Baker sets out to grievances. It's a wonderfully friend as he escapes the mount- tell the stories of the servants funny, entertaining book with sumers. David Recommends: The Longer I'm Prime ing evil forces that are closing who run the Bennet estate at quirky illustrations by Oliver The Evolution of Calpurnia Minister by Paul Wells, in on him at the Sureté de Longbourn. It is an intriguing, Jeffers. Tate by Jacqueline Kelly explores Stephen Harper's Quebec. Some long building riveting read. Great for fans of Cinders by Jan Brett (ages 8-12) understanding of Canada. tensions are finally resolved. Upstairs, Downstairs, This is a beautifully illustrat- Johanna (aged 7) says: Fire and Ashes by Michael Lives of the Family: Ottawa Downton Abbey, and of course ed retelling of Cinderella star- "There's a lot of funny stuff Ignatieff, is an unsparing writer Denise Chong offers a Pride and Prejudice. ring chickens. Typical of Jan in it. Calpurnia wants to learn memoir of success and failure. revealing and poignant insight Maid of Secrets by Jennifer Brett, each page is filled with more about science than cook- How We Lead: Canada in into the Chinese immigrant McGowan (Ages 12+) glorious images. Her chickens ing." David adds: The story a Century of Change by Joe experiences of the mid-twen- An amazing Elizabethan spy all dressed up for the royal ball starts in the summer of 1899 Clark, is a passionate argu- tieth century. The linked sto- story for young adults! Meg are exquisite! in a little town in Texas, and ment for Canada's reassertion ries of Chinese families in and is an orphan who, while mov- Northwest Passage by Stan Calpurnia is a young teen. She of its place on the world stage. around Ottawa are both heart- ing around the country with Rogers is expected to learn to keep A Great Game by Stephen wrenching and inspiring. They a traveling theatre troupe, is In this lovely picture book, house, but is fascinated with Harper (not about politics), give the reader a real sense of pressed into service as a spy for the words to Stan Rogers' the nature around her intro- revels in hockey nostalgia, the difficult decisions that had Queen Elizabeth. As one of the famous song “Northwest duced to her by her grandfa- written by our Prime Minister to be made to leave China, fol- Queen's Maids of Honor, Meg Passage” are accompanied by ther. Winner of the Newberry in his spare time. lowed by the terrible cultural sets out to protect her sover- beautiful illustrations by Matt isolation that they faced once award, amongst others! eign from dangerous threats to James. In addition to the song Bridget Recommends: they arrived, not to mention the Hilary Recommends: Her kingdom – at all costs. lyrics and the illustrations, the The Massey Murder: Lara's Gift by Annemarie book also contains a fair bit of roadblocks thrown up by the Omens by Kelley Armstrong Neighbourhood favou- O'Brien (ages 8-12) history about all the different Canadian government. A brand new adult series rite Charlotte Gray does it Lara is being groomed to fol- explorers who have attempt- The War That Ended from this wonderful Canadian yet again with a compelling Peace: Historian Margaret low in the family tradition and ed to travel the Northwest December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 35 Passage. slower more rational analysis Temple is a great book for has been a tremendous success. reservations. Porcupine in a Pine Tree by which only takes over if it the young hockey player. It is We have teamed up with The Book Club News... Helaine Becker is forced to. 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Canadian book. about her new book, The both Wednesdays if they want instruct, and are good to look The Mouse with the Question Massey Murder. In October, to continue the discussion). at, are having a resurgence in Jill Recommends: Mark Tail is a delightful romp Nathan Greenfield read from Antoinette Fracassi will popularity. Who better to fill The Way of 88 Temples by by Richard Peck – a renowned his book, The Forgotten. Our continue to lead Group 2, the that role than Lucy Waverman Robert Sibley writer for children. For the 8 to next two events for this year, second Wednesdays of each and Beppi Crosariol. The Robert Sibley, author of The 12 audience, it tells the story Don Newman on his memoir month at The New Edinburgh latest book is The Flavour Way of the Stars: Journeys on of a mouse who lives below Welcome to the Broadcast, and Square Retirement Residence Principle. It is organised the Camino de Santiago, which Buckingham Palace at the time Mary Lawson on her latest at 7:30pm in the second floor around 11 distinctive flavours was short-listed for the 2013 of Queen Victoria's Jubilee. novel Road Ends are both sold lounge. Jill Moll will lead with 30 menus and accompa- Ottawa Book Awards, has writ- Filled with adventure, humour out. Group 1 the last Wednesday nying drink suggestions. The ten about his pilgrimage to the and history, it is a worthwhile The Books 'n Brew program of each month in the Penthouse flavours give us a tour of the 88 temples in Japan. In The book to treasure. continues in December with of The Edinburgh Retirement world. Way of the 88 Temples, the the "Sunday in December" Residence, 10 Vaughan St at Death in Sicily by Andrea reader journeys with Sibley as Stephanie Recommends: series. 7:30pm. The books can be pur- Camilleri he describes his experiences Last Friends by Jane Gardam December 1, Denise Chong chased from the bookstore at I was in Sicily this summer visiting the temples on the In a style which is witty and will be presenting her new a 20% reduction as they are and stocked up on the Inspector Shikoku pilgrimage. This is a graceful, Jane Gardam weaves book, Lives of the Family in the Book of the Month for all Montalbano series set around beautiful read. a tale of love, disappointments, which she presents stories of customers. Palermo. This book is a In Conversations with a bitter sweet experiences and the Chinese who came to and New members are welcome collection of the first three of the Dead Man by Mark Abley, the the consolation of old age. settled in small- town Canada. to join either group. Please series and a good introduction author introduces us to Duncan This is the last in the marvel- December 8, Mark Abley sign up at the bookstore for the if you don’t know this Campbell Scott, a Canadian ous trilogy which includes Old will talk about his book, Wednesday session that works incorruptible detective who poet and the head of the Filth and The Man in the Conversations with a Dead best for you. spends a good fraction of his Department of Indian Affairs. Wooden Hat. Man, a portrait of Duncan The theme for 2014 is War time thinking about Sicilian Duncan Campbell Scott was The Golden Egg by Donna Campbell Scott who was head and its repercussions. food. The latest book in the responsible for implementing Leon of the Department of Indian January 15 and 29: In the series is Treasure Hunt. They the residential school system. Commissario Guido Brunetti Affairs and a principal archi- Garden of Beasts by Erik are slim volumes full of local Through "conversations" with investigates the death of a tect of the residential school Larson colour and include subtle social Scott, Mark Abley presents a "sweet simple-minded man." system. February 12 and 26: commentary. The author’s fascinating biography of a con- In the process we explore his December 15, Robert Sibley Aftermath by Rhidian Brook website has a description of troversial Canadian. Venice in all its beauty, history, will talk about his latest book, March 12 and March 26: all the Sicilian dishes that are Welcome to the Broadcast by crime and corruption. Reading The Way of the 88 Temples. The Monkey Puzzle Tree by mentioned in the his books and Don Newman a Brunetti mystery is never just The Shikoku pilgrimage, Sonia Tilson many recipes (in Italian- www. Don Newman's memoir is a about the crime, but the plea- which Sibley recounts in the April 9 and 30: Citizens of vigata.org/cucina/ricette. pleasant read. Familiar names sure of immersing yourself in book, is one of the oldest pil- London by Lynne Olson shtml). are dropped and the reader the atmosphere of Venice. grimage routes in Japan. May 14 and 28: The learns about the life, both pro- If you can’t travel, you might Prize Winners: Reservations are required Apartment by Greg Baxter settle for the latest Ansel fessional and personal, of this as seating is limited. Please June 11 and 25: Stella Bain Adams Calendar to gaze at former news correspondent The Luminaries by Eleanor by Anita Shreve Catton (Man Booker call the Clocktower Brew Pub each month. The amazing black and host of CBC "Newsworld's (613-742-3169) to make your and white photographs cap- Politics." PrizeWinner) - “She is among ture a sense of place in ways The Forgotten by the finest of storytellers, draw- that our automated, megapixel Nathan Greenfield ing us forward through a lab- SLRs will never match. In this book, Nathan Greenfield yrinth of lives, all of them For more food for the mind explores the lives of the converging in ways you could and a fascinating read, there Canadians taken prisoner by never easily imagine” - Jay is a paperback re-issue of the Germans in WWII. The Parini, author of The Last the classic Creativity: the stories he tells chronicle the Station Psychology of Discovery horrors of POW camps and the Hell Going by Lynn Coady and Invention by Mihaly determination of the Canadians (Giller Prize Winner) - The Csikszentmihalyi, origi- to survive. Giller jury said, in part: nally published in 1996. This “Coady offers a worldview Di Recommends: was based on in-depth inter- full of mournful humour, ready views with a hundred highly In What W.H. Auden Can Do indignation, and vertiginous creative people to search for For You by Alexander McCall possibility; the reader feels in commonalities in the creative Smith, this celebrated author the presence of life itself.” process, in types of upbringing, has set aside his renowned The Dogs are Eating Them on working methods, on atti- story telling skills to relate his Now by Graeme Smith tudes and aging etc. There are virtually lifelong interest in, (Hilary Weston Writers' Trust many intriguing hypotheses and influence by W.H.Auden. Prize Winner for Nonfiction) which you can check out It is a fascinating study and - This is an impassioned, well- against any high achieving autobiographical as well, as written, and informed look at creative people that you may the author lets us see so much Afghanistan by the extremely have met. of himself in his testimonial resourceful and brave reporter, For more psychology, there is to the poet. I read it with a Graeme Smith, who grew to a challenging book, Thinking book of Auden's poetry by my love the country and its people, Fast and Slow by Daniel side which, when reading, was and whose heart was broken by Kahneman who sets out to much more comprehensible the war. with McCall Smith's interpre- prove that we have two ways Books 'n Brew News....Sell tation and understanding. His of thinking. There is the fast Out Crowds! intuitive response which is book is a gem and lovely to have on one's shelves. Books on Beechwood's newest frequently in error and read- endeavour, "Books 'n Brew” ily influenced by bias, and the Brady Brady by Chuck Page 36 New Edinburgh News December 2013 Homeowners Are Encouraged to Test Their Homes for Radon Gas (Ottawa) This winter Ottawa of developing lung cancer. (200 Bq/m3). Public Health (OPH), as a According to the World Health Guidelines for safe radon gas member of the Ontario Radon Organization, radon is the sec- levels are available on OPH Working Group, is encourag- ond leading cause of lung can- and Health Canada’s websites. ing residents to test their homes cer after smoking. Recommendations to correct for the presence of radon gas. It is important to note that high levels of radon gas in the Radon is a naturally-occurring most homes will contain a back- home include: radioactive gas that is colour- ground level of radon, which • Installing ventilation and less and odourless—you can’t is not considered dangerous; sealing entry points in the see, smell, or taste it. Radon however, when average con- building foundation. is produced by the decay of centrations exceed Canada’s • Contacting a radon uranium found in soil, rock or guidelines, it is recommended professional to assist. The water, and can enter buildings that action be taken to correct Canadian National Radon through cracks in foundation the problem. To ensure your Proficiency Program floors and walls, gaps in ser- home is safe, it is recommend- certifies radon professionals. vice pipes, open floor drains, ed that homeowners: OPH is a member of the or any other area of exposed • Test their home in the lowest Ontario Radon Working Group soil. lived-in area of the dwell- along with Public Health Long-term exposure to ele- ing. Generally, the highest Ontario and 19 Ontario health vated levels of radon in the concentrations of radon are units with the support of Health home increases your chances found in basements and in Canada. the lower levels of homes. For more information on Testing should be done over radon gas and the impacts Visit a period of three months on human health, and where using a do-it-yourself test kit to obtain a radon testing kit, The Burgh purchased from your local visit ottawa.ca/health or Online! hardware store or OPH. You call the Ottawa Public Health can also hire a professional Information Line at 613-580- For the most to test the level of radon gas 6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656). up-to-date news of in your home. You can also connect with • Take corrective actions if us on Facebook, Twitter (@ the neighbourhood radon levels are found to OttawaHealth), our Blog and be above Canada’s rec- now on Pinterest. newedinburgh.ca ommended level of 200 Becquerels per cubic metre December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 37 Flavours of Ottawa: New Edinburgh Stocking Stuffer Specialty Food Fair Ottawa foodies will not want to Pie (fruit cakes and tortières); you can sample the gourmet Chutney. “Our dream is for miss the Flavours of Ottawa: Yummy cookies (shortbread products and enjoy a delicious the OSFA to help mentor new New Edinburgh Stocking and gingerbread); Hearty lunch in the onsite Life of Pie food artisans in Ottawa, get Stuffer Specialty Food Fair Bakery (macarons and cake Café. better prices from suppliers on Saturday, December 21st pops); Auntie Lulu Jams; Admission to this holi- and promote more established from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Snell House Foods (salad day food market is free, but food artisans with events such St. Bartholomew’s Church dressing); Major Craig’s donations are welcome for as Flavours of Ottawa: New Hall at 125 MacKay St. and Chutney; Bez Gluten Free the Vanier Food Bank. “It is Edinburgh Stocking Stuffer sponsored by the Sezlik Group, Baking; Salty Don (rubs); important for us to support a Specialty Food Fair.” neighbourhood real estate bro- Carolina's Box of Goodness local organization in the com- So if you only make it out kers at Royal LePage. munity. The Vanier Food to one holiday fair this sea- A diverse group of 20 of Bank fits the bill because son, why not come and support Ottawa’s celebrated food it is natural for a group Ottawa’s local artisan food artisans will be selling their of food producers to give vendors at A Taste of Ottawa: products, including cake pops, to an organization that New Edinburgh Stocking macarons, cookies, pies, tor- feeds people in the area,” Stuffer Specialty Food Fair tières, teas, coffee, jams, chut- explains Nicola Maule, on December 21st. You will neys, salsas, chocolates, salad the event organizer. come away with delicious dressings and gluten free This is the first event gourmet products that will tan- baked goods. It’s a one-stop- organized by the Ottawa talize the taste buds of your shop for all your holiday enter- (Caramel and Brownies); Just Specialty Food Association friends and family this holiday taining and gift giving needs. Wing It (hot sauces); Morsel (OSFA) in New Edinburgh. season. Visit www.osfa.ca for Stockings will be easy to fill (baked goods); Happy Goat “We wanted to form an organi- more information. this year! Coffee; Really Horrible zation that supports local food Our talented group of culi- Enterprises (vanilla extracts). creators,” explains Andrew nary artisans includes Life of Be sure to come hungry so Craig of Major Craig’s Rockcliffe Library Open House and Fun Day The Rockcliffe Library Open House and Fun Day, held October 5, was well attended by guests who enjoyed a Rag and Bone puppet show, face painting, crafts, live music and refreshments. Library staff were on hand to share information about electronic library services available to the public. The community generously supported the event by providing donations of food, beverages and prizes. The Open House was made possible by the April book sale, organized by the Library Committee of the Rockcliffe Park Residents Association, in support of the Rockcliffe branch of the . The Library Committee is now collecting books for the 2014 spring sale to be held Saturday, Juliet Plamondon enjoys a April 12 and Sunday April 13. snuggle from Clifford at the Rockcliffe Library Open House. Page 38 New Edinburgh News December 2013 well known is the St. Julien Travel Tales from the Burgh memorial that commemorates Again this month, we have a report from our neighbours on a Canada’s participation in the recent adventure. I hope you’ll find Bob Burchill’s article on a second Battle of Ypres where guided tour of the battlefields of France and Belgium as moving our soldiers stayed and fought as I did. We’re delighted to report that the article will be reprinted through the first German gas on Canada’s History website: CanadasHistory.ca. (Please note attack. Designed by Regina that the tour is being offered again in 2014 - CanadasHistory.ca born Frederick Chapman will have details.) Bob and Carol’s priority on the trip was not Clemesha, The Brooding picture-taking, so they’ve allowed some of my photos from a trip Soldier seems to reflect, in in 2005 to be used to accompany the text. solemn despair, on the tragedy And again this month, I’m inviting your submissions for the col- of conflict. umn. We’ve had a lot of excellent contributions since the column The Newfoundland was launched last spring, so keep ‘em coming! It’s a pleasure to Memorial at Beaumont- work with our travelers and to get the scoop before the NEN is Hamel is particularly moving, published. Please drop me a line at [email protected] or because it honours, in part, call at 613-747-0714. Vicki Metcalfe. the disastrous assault of the 1st Newfoundland Battalion on July 1, 1916, when, in thirty Beny-sur-mer. Photo: Vicki Metcalfe Battlefields Tour in minutes, its 800 man strength a product of neglect, but of the bling in their extent and in the was essentially obliterated. It fact that the soil is still full of knowledge of the cost the Allies is also a tribute to the “Mothers munitions. Farmers in the area paid for their taking. Decrepit France and Belgium of Newfoundland” who raised refer to the “Iron Harvest” of pill boxes still overlook the By Bob Burchill Reading ahead of the trip is sufficient funds to buy 74 autumn when they still turn sea and the daunting cliffs still In September, Carol and I useful, but nothing can equal acres, preserve the battlefield up military hardware. And so stand in mute defiance. Juno joined a group of 25 Canadians the actual sight of the seem- and create a memorial topped grass on the battlefields is kept Beach holds a special attrac- to visit a number of First and ingly endless grave markers by a magnificent statue of a in trim by sheep that safely tion for Canadians, but the Second World War battlefields at Tyne Cot (11,954 British caribou. It is perhaps the best graze where heavier equipment whole coastline declares the in France and Belgium. The and Commonwealth), Bény- preserved of all the battlefields. dare not tread. craft and courage of the attack- tour was largely the brain- sur-Mer (2,044 Canadians), the It is amazing, generally, that The Menin Gate at Ypres ers. The cost of the landing at child of Deborah Morrison, American cemetery at Omaha after nearly one hundred years is an architectural tribute to Omaha Beach is particularly Publisher and CEO of Canada’s Beach (9,380) or the German the evidence of battle remains the some 90,000 British and sobering. Over half the casu- History Magazine (formerly cemetery at Langmarck so vivid. In many areas, shell Commonwealth soldiers killed alties of D-Day were realized The Beaver). She was able to (44,000), to mention only holes, bomb craters, trenches in the battles of the Ypres there. persuade Dr. Jack Granatstein, a few. They stand in silent and tunnels continue to domi- Salient and whose graves are Substantial remnants of Canada’s eminent war histo- rebuke to the tragedy of war. nate the landscapes. Some have unknown. Every evening, a Mulberry harbours still lie rian, to lead the group. The A number of memorials have become somewhat overgrown, ceremony is held at the gate where they were fixed after weather was agreeable, the been raised around the bat- and the trenches eroded and with the laying of wreaths and having been floated across the group members compatible tlefields. The most famous altered by weather and time. the sounding of The Last Post. Channel from England. Their and, with Dr. Granatstein and is probably the one at Vimy The Newfoundland Memorial Patrick Jacques, our attentive Ridge, a large, dramatic repre- acreage seems to have stayed tour director, it was a memo- sentation of the sorrows inflict- starkly as it was. Growth over rable experience. ed by violent contest. Less some of the battlefields is not

Vimy tunnel. Photo: Vicki Metcalfe A visit to Dieppe is a per- construction in Britain was plexing experience. Simply accomplished in great secre- looking at the situation there cy, including being sunk in makes you wonder how any- the Thames while waiting for one could have thought that an departure in order to protect attack from the sea would suc- their nature and purpose from ceed. The usual explanation is aerial and other observation. that many things learned from Because of them, great quanti- it were of benefit on D-Day. ties of supplies were able to Recently, rumours of a more be landed on the Normandy clandestine purpose have been beaches to provide support as mooted. The truth may never the battles proceeded inland. be known, but whatever else it There are many museums represents, the Dieppe raid is a throughout the battlefield areas. stark reminder of the dangers Some are simply ad hoc collec- of reckless undertaking and tions, but many are well orga- poor planning. Canada’s sacri- nized and highly informative. fice there is well remembered At the Flanders Field Museum and highly regarded by the in Ypres, you are issued the people of Dieppe. Canadian equivalent of an electronic dog flags abound. tag. Information about you is The D-Day beaches are hum- entered on it, and as you prog- December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 39 ress around the exhibits you of Ypres. Having composed Windows are advised, for example, of the poem, he then discarded Windows are an easy entrance soldiers from your home town it. Fortunately a colleague res- for burglars as they usually can who were involved in actions cued it and sent it to England just pry them open. You can described in particular exhibits. where it was published and pin most of your windows or The Passchendaele Museum went on to great renown. secure them with a commercial includes an extensive display The wars had pro- lock. Sliding aluminum win- of military trenches, a movie found impacts on Canada. dows can also be pinned with of a trench battle in progress, Mobilization, war production By Liba Bender If your exterior doors have a commercial lock or "jimmy the hinges on the outside bur- bar." Neighbourhood Watch: glars can easily enter. To cor- Home Safety Basement windows are a rect this, either install a set of common place of entry for non-removable hinge pins or It is most important to make burglars. Replace them with sure your home is secure at a locking pin in the existing all times. The Ottawa Police hinge plate. Or you can remove Plexiglas, glass block or provide a Home Security the door and remount the hing- Lexan. These windows can Inspection Program to the pub- es on the inside of the frame so also be reinforced with decora- lic. At your request, a police the door swings inward. tive security bars. representative will visit your The door frame should be Alarms home and give a free safety strong and have a securely audit and will inform you of mounted strike plate. Ideally You can use an alarm system in ways to make your home safer. this should be attached through addition to other security mea- To arrange for an inspection, the frame into a wall stud by sures. Remember that there are contact your local Community long screws. This is important municipal by-laws in effect for Police Centre. to prevent entry by means of a false alarms, so make sure your knife, screwdriver or celluloid system is set up properly to Exterior Doors strip. avoid false alarms. Glass and hollow core doors If you have a key-in-the-knob Operation Identification Vimy trench. Photo: Vicki Metcalfe are not very secure. All your type lock you should change it. exterior doors should be solid They provide little security and The local Community Police wood or laminated wood core make it very easy for someone Centre (CPC) offers an periscope guns, and a small and distant deaths also inspired Operation Identification pro- room showing how an officer social change, industrial devel- construction at least 1 3/4" to enter. Deadbolt locks pro- thick. The door frame should vide excellent security. They gram to discourage theft. You might have been bivouacked opment and national confi- can borrow an etcher from there. The Sanctuary Wood dence. Of particular impor- be solid or laminated wood or are available with either a sin- metal. gle or double cylinder opening. their office to mark a person- Museum near Hill 62 includes tance to Canada was the sense If you have glass exterior al identification number onto a number of stereopticon view- of identity that came out of Sliding patio doors should doors they should have a bur- definitely be secured. Self- your possessions. In addition, ers with reels of photos taken the First World War experi- glar resistant wire mesh or a photographic and written throughout the war. ence. To quote Dr. Granatstein, tapping screws can be installed be made of tempered safety in the upper track. These doors inventory of all items of value Essex Farm is of special “When we went there we were glass. This kind of construc- may also be pinned using a should be kept, also listing the interest to Canadians because British. When we came back tion should also be used for "jimmy bar" to prevent some- manufacturer's serial numbers. of the John McCrae Cemetery we were Canadians.” glass panels near or in a door one outside from opening the It is important to take the and the nearby field dressing Readers may be interested that would allow a burglar easy door, or buy a commercial lock time to make sure that you are station where he worked and to know that a similar tour access. for this. protected and live in a safe where he wrote In Flanders of the battlefields is scheduled home. Fields. It was inspired by the for the fall of 2014. More death of his friend, Lt. Alex information is available at Helmer, in the second Battle CanadasHistory.ca. Page 40 New Edinburgh News December 2013 MacKay Concert Series Presents Clarinetist Sean Rice and Pianist Patrick Cashin By Carolyn Bowker local Kiwanis Music Festival. of the Atlantic Young Artist The MacKay Concert Series This collaboration continued Competition, as well as the is excited to present clarinetist through high school and at Petro-Canada Young Artist Sean Rice and pianist Patrick Memorial University School Competition. Cashin on Sunday, January of Music where they took their Both have performed exten- 26, 2014, at 7:30 pm, in a first degrees in music. sively. Sean Rice has been program entitled The French Sean then studied at the heard across Canada, and in Connection. Juilliard School in New York 2008, his solo tour under the Both Sean Rice and Patrick where, under the direction of banner of Jeunesses Musicales Cashin are natives of St. John’s, Charles Neidich, he complet- Canada took him to 20 cit- ed both his Master of Music ies and towns in Canada. He Newfoundland. They met in and, recently, his Doctor of has appeared as soloist with middle school where they went Musical Arts degrees. He has the Orchestre Symphonique through the school band pro- won numerous awards and de Québec, Nouvel Ensemble gram together. Sean credits took first prize at the 2006 Moderne, Axiom, the New the excellent teachers he had Orchestre Symphonique de Juilliard Ensemble, Symphony there for his initial training Québec Canadian Concerto , the Newfoundland and direction. At 16, he won Competition. Symphony Orchestra, and oth- the woodwind category in the Patrick studied at the Glenn ers. Internationally, he has Canadian Federation of Music Gould School in Toronto and is performed in various con- Festivals (Kiwanis National currently a doctoral candidate cert venues in New York Sean Rice. Photo: Fred Cattroll level), and began to think of at the University of Montreal (e.g., Museum of Modern Art Tickets for “The French music as a career. In 2010, under Marc Durand. Besides Summergarden Series, Alice him as “a truly original inter- Connection” ($25 for adults Sean Rice joined the National his classical music career, he Tully Hall, Paul Hall at the pretative voice.” During the and $20 for seniors and stu- Arts Centre Orchestra. performs jazz and other impro- Juilliard School) and also in 2013-2014 season he will be dents) will be available at At the same time Patrick was vised music, and is taking part Switzerland, Brazil, Japan and featured as guest soloist with Books on Beechwood, the training as a pianist and at in an ongoing study of impro- Malaysia. He is gaining recog- L’Orchestre philarmonique Leading Note on , the age of 11 began accom- visation in Mozart’s piano con- nition as an exciting performer des musiciens étudiants de or through MacKay United panying Sean, then 10, in the certos. Patrick is a past winner of contemporary music. The Montréal. Church (613-749-8727) and New York Times has reviewed Drawing on the theme of on January 26 at the door, Sean on several occasions and the French connection, the 39 Dufferin Road at MacKay has noted his “technically pre- duo will perform works by Street. Concert time is 7:30 cise and exuberant playing” Copland, Carter, Debussy and pm. and “his ability to play with Dutilleux. Aaron Copland, Readers may want to note flair.” The Classical Voice of the great American compos- future 2014 dates in the New England has praised his er, studied composition with MacKay concert series: talent for bringing out superbly French composer, teacher and Saturday, March 1, A the “nuances of volume and conductor, Nadia Boulanger. French Landscape with harp- tone.” So did Elliott Carter, whose ist Caroline Leonardelli and Patrick Cashin has also been works were an area of focus pianist Parv Eshghi perform- heard in most major Canadian for Sean’s studies and doc- ing music by Debussy, Ravel, cities, in several performances toral dissertation at Juilliard. Saint-Saens, and Renié; and at the Banff Centre for the Debussy had a strong influence June 8, music by Schumann Arts, as guest soloist with the on the musical languages of and Stenhammer performed by Newfoundland Symphony both Boulanger and Dutilleux. pianist Dina Namer and the Orchestra, Memorial The remainder of the program Silflay String Quartet (Leah University Orchestra, and will travel back to France Roseman, Mark Friedman, through national broadcasts and showcase Dutilleux’s Paul Casey and Karen Kang). of the CBC. CBC Radio’s Piano Sonata and Debussy’s Patrick Cashin. Photo: Élizabeth Delage Francesca Swann has described Première Rhapsodie. December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 41 CHRISTMAS AND ADVENT SERVICES Below is a listing of the numer- ST. JOHN EVANGELICAL ous churches in the area that LUTHERAN CHURCH will be offering Christmas and 270 Crichton St. Advent services. Feel free to 613-749-6953 contact them to obtain the most www.stjohnlutheran.ca current schedule: [email protected] ST. BARTHOLOMEW’S ST. LUKE LUTHERAN 125 Mackay St. CHURCH 613-745-7834 326 Mackay St. www.stbartsottawa.ca 613-749-1731 [email protected] www.saintlukelutheran.ca MACKAY UNITED [email protected] CHURCH ST. ANDREW’S CHURCH MacKay St. at Dufferin Rd. 82 Kent (at Wellington) 613-749-8727 613-232-9042 mackayunitedchurch.com www.StAndrewsOttawa.ca admin@mackayunitedchurch. [email protected] com St. Bart’s Annual Bazaar The Church of St Bartholomew Shelter, the Bale for the North would like to thank our spon- held its’ Annual Christmas and the mission to the Garry sors for their donations towards Bazaar on Saturday, November J. Armstrong Centre. A fine this event: The Edinburgh 16. Mrs. Catherine Chapman, selection of jewellery, baked Retirement Residence, New the wife of the Bishop of goods, books, gifts, toys and Edinburgh Square, Governor’s Ottawa, graciously opened the games, knitting, attic trea- Walk Retirement Residence, event, and Ms. Kate McLean, sures and Christmas items was the Rockcliffe Retirement the daughter of parishioner available. The well-known Residence, Goodies Fine Martha Patterson presented Tea Room was very popular Catering, AJ’S Catering, flowers. As usual there was as home-made sandwiches Bridgehead on Beechwood and great support from the New and sweets were available dur- Second Cup on Springfield. Edinburgh Community and ing the whole afternoon. The Please join us again next the monies raised support Bazaar opened one hour early year! the work of the Church, as to accommodate our parish- well as Cornerstone Women’s ioners with special needs. We

Photo: Louise Imbeault Volunteers gathered before the opening of the Bazaar at St. Bartholomew’s Church this past November. Page 42 New Edinburgh News December 2013 • Ice the painful/injured area Keeping Your Body Safe from Winter Hazards for up to 15 minutes every two hours during the first 24 By Erica Poirier and Sophie 3. Take shorter steps, espe- to performing it through the • Tighten stomach muscles to to 48 hours to decrease the Dupuis cially if you feel unsteady. rest of the year. Here are some protect the back. inflammation. Winter is an opportunity for 4. Use a walking aid; better tips to prevent injuries such • Push the snow instead of • Compression applied over many people to enjoy outdoor safe than sorry. as back pain, heart attacks, lifting it. a swollen area can also pro- activities. Unfortunately, 5. Learn how to fall: even if shoulder pain, etc.: • Throw the snow forward. vide pain relief. every winter we have patients it takes less than two seconds 1. Choose a proper shovel. Many back injuries occur • Elevation of an injury reduc- walking into our clinic with hit the ground, that’s precious A shovel with an ergonomic with twisting. es swelling: this can be done persistent pain following inju- time to react and knowing a handle can make a big differ- 5. Take frequent breaks. if you injured a part of the ries received from shoveling few things might help you ence as it promotes a more Listen to your body. arm or leg. and falling. Prevention and reduce the amount of injuries: upright position, preventing 6. Stay well hydrated. • Referral: Most back inju- prompt treatment of injuries is • Avoid trying to break the back problems. You also want But even with all this ries will get better within a crucial to keeping your body fall with an outstretched to consider picking a shovel advice, it is hard to prevent all few days. If the pain lingers healthy. hand as that might result in that's as small and lightweight injuries. longer than that, it is best to wrist injuries. as possible. consult a health care pro- What to do if you get Slips and falls • If you’re going to fall on 2. Do not have caffeine or fessional. Injuries are easier injured During the season, the risk the head, tuck your chin and smoke before shoveling to treat if addressed sooner of slips and falls rise dramati- throw an arm out to protect because they constrict the 1. Try to get up slowly if you than later. If you have risk cally. Here is some advice on it. blood vessels, increasing the have fallen: it might be eas- factors such as osteoporo- how to prevent them from • If you are falling on your demand on the heart, making ier to get on your hands and sis or bone thinning, or if happening in the first place. back, make yourself as shoveling that much harder. knees first, and then try to put the pain is really severe, it 1. Exercise: In general, people small as possible by rolling 3. Warming up before shov- one foot between the hands, might be best to get an x-ray who exercise regularly will be into a ball and try rolling eling is also a good idea. It the other, and slowly get up. done to rule out any frac- better equipped to react to a your body to the side: it progressively prepares the Walk slowly, with help if pos- ture, before seeing a physio- sudden fall and recover from will absorb the shock better muscles and the heart for sible therapist. In any other case it. Keeping your body strong then a fall straight onto your activity. For example, walking 2. Whether you have fallen you can consult right away. and flexible provides more back. 5-10 minutes before shoveling or you injured yourself while We hope these few tips will benefits then you can imag- is a good warm up. shoveling, apply the RICER be useful you and we wish ine: less health problems, less Shoveling 4. Use proper technique to principle immediately when you an injury-free winter! medication intake, less depres- Shoveling is a common winter avoid unnecessary strain on you get home: Editor’s note: Erica Poirier sion just to name a few. activity that poses a risk for the body: • Rest: Avoid any activities and Sophie Dupuis are local 2. Wear thick-soled winter injuries. It is an activity that • Keep shovel close. that might aggravate the physiotherapists (500-595 boots that grip when you go we do only in the winter and • Keep the back straight, bend injury, give your body time Montreal Road, 613-746- outside. our body gets unaccustomed the knees and hips. to recuperate. 8223). Barbados or in the south of trying to escape or ignore it. Winter France, but it is interesting These are the stoic ones—they By Douglas Cornish that there is a little part of their trudge on through the snow, The first real snow is the brain that is still winter wired through the ice, through the most important event of the as evidenced by their phone bitter cold. They realize that year (no matter what month it calls or emails home to ask winter is simply part of life, occurs in)—it brightens up the about the weather or to gloat and winter is one of life’s fine evenings. This one fact should about the nice weather where examples that life really isn’t make winter worthwhile. The they are. Escaping winter is fair. evenings, which have been sometimes an ‘ego’ thing as Those who think winter dark, are now lighter—snow much as it is an “R&R” thing. is necessary appreciate the makes the difference. Winter escapees love to rub season for what it is. They Winter is not necessary. it in. befriend it. They play in it. Winter is tolerable. Winter is The poor (literally) souls They walk in it (some even unnecessary. who can’t afford to escape, run in it). They see the beauty Winter has different reactions do so inwardly or hibernate in of it. They realize that winter in people. There is usually not their dwelling, only venturing serves a purpose. It keeps a middle ground— you either out when necessary. Every people sane. It keeps people like it or you don’t like it. If snow storm, every drop of active. It keeps the 4 season you don’t like it, you want to the temperature, every icicle economy going. It provides escape from it. If you do like only deepens their despair, a necessary hiatus and spring it, you embrace it, or at the and heightens their depression. moisture for Nature. It is good lowest end—tolerate it. Even vitamin D can’t help for the skin! Hasn’t anyone Those who think winter these people. They behave as noticed that people who spend is an unwelcome visitor people do towards each other most of their lives in sunny, normally have two options: when they can’t stand each hot countries have leathery, fright or flight. Those who other. Remaining in town for blotchy skin, and wrinkles? stay and put up with winter the winter, though, does not Northern climes are good for do so involuntarily and their really solve anything, because the skin. Winter acts as sort grumble metre is usually they won’t make friends of a refrigerator—producing high and never falls below with winter, even if their life healthy looking cheeks and a tolerable or an acceptance depended on it, and unlike soft skin. level. For these unlucky souls people who can somehow get These winter souls either there is no warmth to winter the upper hand—one can’t loved the season right from the whatsoever. Winter is the fight winter—it’s just too start, or grew to love the season. enemy. Winter shouldn’t even powerful. They have the secret. They exist. What kind of intelligent The group who tolerates know that winter countries are designer put winter in the winter gives into reason. They special – they don’t take any grand scheme of things? The know winter will cover them season for granted. They are flight option is normally an and bury them if they let it, so not blasé, nor snobbish, nor economic option: those who they put up with. They don’t egotistical about weather. They have the cash, escape. Those actually have a love affair with are open to winter. They don’t who don’t, develop a self the season, but they are realistic question it. They don’t argue imposed and imaginary rash and attempt to compromise with or try to antagonize it. towards the old man of the (mostly on their part not on Winter just “is”. It is what seasons. Those who escape winter’s). They will put up it is, as they say. Winter is do it physically in Florida, or with it, and wouldn’t think of wonderful. Winter is necessary. December 2013 New Edinburgh News Page 43 ing area provided. 14 and at St. Columba Anglican Church (24 Sandridge) on Dec. Burgh Sat, Dec 7, 10 am - 2 pm 18. A savory and sweet recep- ST. BRIGID ANNUAL tion follows. Tickets $20 at CHRISTMAS FAIR - the door or $15 in advance at Bulletin Christmas crafts and art sale The Leading Note, 370 Elgin from local vendors; Silent auc- St., Compact Music, 190 & tion; Bake sale; Kids’ activi- 785 1/2 Bank St., Books on Board ties include face painting, kids Beechwood, 35 Beechwood December SINGING CHRISTMAS craft table and Santa Claus Ave., or online. For details Sun, Dec 1, 3 pm TREE Production in its 15th will make a special appear- consult www.stairwellcarol- year! Starts Dec 6 for two ance. Free admission. St. lers.com, info@stairwellcarol- OTTAWA BRAHMS CHOIR Brigid Catholic School, 200 CHRISTMAS CONCERT - weekends. Bethel Church, 500 lers.com or 613-746-2779. Viewmount Drive, Nepean. Springfield Road (in the school "Wassail", with guest soloists, gymnasium). Sat, Dec 21, 10 am -3:30 pm WINTER CARNIVAL at will take place at St. Thomas Free admission. Donations Stanley Park. Join us for a accepted for the Christmas FLAVOURS OF OTTAWA the Apostle Anglican Church Sat, Dec 7, 7 – 9:30 pm - New Edinburgh Stocking New Year’s Day brunch, sleigh at 2345 Alta Vista Drive Exchange Program, which NECTAR Centre HOLIDAY rides, skating games and more. brings joy and dignity to Stuffer Specialty Food Fair. under the direction of Denise Celebration – at New Edinburgh See article on Page 37 for more See announcement on Page 1. Hawkins and accompanist Ottawa families in need. More House, 255 MacKay Street. details. Sun, Jan 26, 7:30 pm Ioulia Binova. tickets: $20 at details can be found at www. www.nectarcentre.ca. door, $18 advance from choir giftofchristmas.ca. Sat, Dec 21, 2-4 pm MACKAY CONCERT Sun, Dec 8, 4 pm members or Leading Note, Sat, Dec 7, 10 am - 3 pm WINTER SOLSTICE SERIES – The French OTTAWA CHILDREN'S Connection, takes place at 370 Elgin; Compact music HOLIDAY LOCAVORE SOCIAL at New Edinburgh 190&785-A Bank; students CHOIR presents "Joyous Square, 420 MacKay Street. MacKay United Church. See ARTISAN FOOD FAIR will Christmas" at Dominion- article on Page 40 for more $10; children under 12 are free. be held at Memorial Hall, There will be carolling, egg- Reception following in church Chalmers United Church. See nog, scones, story reading, details. 39 Dufferin Road (via New announcement on Page 26 for hall downstairs. For info: Tel Edinburgh Community & Arts children’s activities and more. Fri, Jan 31 – Mon, Feb 17 613-749-2391; 819-568-8169; more details. Centre). Over 20 finest local See announcement on Page 1 WINTERLUDE 14 LUMIÈRE www.OttawaBrahmschoir.ca). food artisans gather together, Wed, Dec 11 – Sun, Dec 15 for more details. Snow Lantern Installation. See Beginning Fri, Dec 6 for two and about the half of them MI CASA THEATRE presents Tue, Dec 31, 9 pm announcement on Page 33. weekends are NEW fablicious vendors Collapsible at the NECTAR VIENNESE NEW Ongoing THE “GIFT OF CHRISTMAS”, this year! Hot delicious meals Centre. See article on Page 32 YEAR’S EVE GALA at St. served all day. Warm cozy eat- for more details. Bartholomew’s Church, 125 FLU SHOTS AVAILABLE Sat, Dec 14 & Wed, 18, 7:30 MacKay Street. See announce- at New Edinburgh Pharmacy, pm ment on Page 35 for more 5 Beechwood Avenue. By THE STAIRWELL details. Appointment. 613-749-4444 CAROLLERS present In January (Pharmacist Matthew Tonon). Ontario Health Card Required. Dulci Jubilo, first-place win- Wed, Jan 1, 2014, 10 am – 2 ners in the 2013 Ontario Music pm RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 Festivals Association competi- words, payable on submission of ad. Public service ads tion, bring focus to the true (such as lost & found) free. Call Cindy Parkanyi, 745- meaning of Christmas with 8734 or email [email protected]. beautiful interpretations of traditional and modern car- Dog/Cat Walking and Sitting Your house plants are also safe ols in many languages. All with me!. Emergency and regular daily walking. References. ticket and CD proceeds are Liba Bender: 613-746-4884. donated to local charities and FRENCH tutor and ENGLISH instructor for your academic or a scholarship fund for local professional needs.Students (primary to secondary) and Adults students entering music stud- (all levels). Over ten years of experience, I’m dedicated to your ies at a Canadian university. success by developing individualized programs with proven Fundraising concerts this sea- results. Please contact Lisa at: 613.745.3008 or language- son are at Knox Presbyterian [email protected]. Church (120 Lisgar) on Dec. Page 44 New Edinburgh News December 2013 Rob, we wish you the best of success on your new path! BUSINESS BITS The Burgh has crossed the border! This Old House Magazine, a New York based on-line publication has fea- tured the Woodburn House, located at 73-75 MacKay and is one of 17 designated heri- tage properties in our com- munity. See article by Michel Prévost, Chief Archivist at the University of Ottawa on page [FIXME]. Many thanks to both Deadline: JAN 10 [email protected] Joan Mason and Katherine Arkay for their contributions. ANNOUNCEMENTS to the area where the family- CONDOLENCES run hardware store stood as a We extend our sincere con- Elmwood School is delight- landmark for 40 years. dolences to Michal Crawley ed to announce the arrival of Douglas Avenue wel- of River Lane on the death of Laryssa Biesenthal, a two- comed new neighbours this her brother Roderick Crawley time Olympic bronze medal- year: Ryme and Phillippe in early October. Roderick, ist and former Olympic coach Seferdjeli with their daughter Michal and their four siblings who has joined Elmwood’s Kenza; Renée and Jean-Louis Patrick, Alexander, Jennifer staff as Head Rowing Coach, Causse; and Allison Fraser and Mariah, grew up in taking over leadership of the with her husband Ramzi and Canada’s first family of film rapidly growing Elmwood their children Faris and Drew. in that era. Their parents F. R. Eagles, Ottawa’s largest high (Budge) Crawley and Judith school crew of female rowers, FARE-THEE-WELL Crawley were both legends now boasting more than 30 Long time Burgh resi- and pioneers in the Canadian team members. Ms. Biesenthal, dent Robert Salisbury has film industry, and co-owners of who recently moved back from sold his house on Vaughan the ground-breaking Canadian Australia where she was Elite Street is moving on after 40+ independent film company, Fall Festival at the Governor General’s. Photo: Louise Imbeault Development Manager for years. An exemplary neigh- Crawley Films. Our thoughts Rowing Australia, is consid- a fixture in our community, cial Pet Page in our February bour, "Bobbie" is missed by all are with Michal at this sad ered one of the top female appearing regularly at the New 2014 issue. Please send us a who enjoyed the privilege of time. coaches in the world, and the his visits, support and help. Edinburgh Pub and adding a photo of your beloved pooch school has high hopes that her CONGRATS welcome dash of local colour or fluffy feline, along with expertise will help to position to the scene on Beechwood. name of your companion and Elmwood as one of the leading We wish a speedy and full Well done Tony! any entertaining details about high school rowing programs recovery to Barney Davis, the him or her that you’d care in Canada. The Elmwood crew beloved young black Labrador WILD WEATHER to add. We know there is pet has already achieved some of Ann Davis of Crichton On Friday, November 1, pulchritude aplenty in the impressive results, winning Street. Barney was recent- during the high wind storm neighbourhood, and we’d like two Gold and two Bronze med- ly hit by a car on Stanley that hit the neighbourhood, to share these riches with our als in its first regatta of the sea- Avenue, and suffered a broken a large tree limb cracked and readers! Please send your pho- son, the Head of the Rideau, on leg and some nasty abrasions. landed on the front lawn of tos to newednews@hotmail. September 29. Congratulations We understand, however, that Liba Bender's house on Ivy com or janeheintzman@hot- girls, and welcome Laryssa! he has received expert care at crescent at Bertrand. Luckily, mail.com, by January 10th, the state-of-the-art Alta Vista no damage was done and there 2014. WELCOME (BACK) Animal Hospital and is cur- were no casualties! rently on the mend. No doubt TWITTER The Jolicoeur's are com- he is looking forward to the ing back to the Burgh! Paul AWWWWWW NECA has joined the resumption of his daily romps and Carmen Jolicoeur who Twittersphere! Follow us in Stanley Park. PET PHOTOS WANTED! purchased a beautiful Minto @New_Edinburgh to hear Welcome to Corporal To all the devoted pet owners Beechwood unit. They about the latest news in the Cuddles, the Benoits' new out there, we need your help to can't wait for "ground to burgh. Photo: Louise Imbeault addition of the canine kind. start the New Year with a spe- break" hastening their return Robert Salisbury. Cuddles is a lovely large three- year-old girl, and is having a wonderful time making new friends in Stanley Park and on Pine Hill. CONGRATS Congratulations to erstwhile Burgh celebrity Tony D (aka Antonello Di Teodoro), a well- known local musician, song- writer and member of the Juno Award winning band Monkey Junk. In late November, Tony was awarded the Order of Ottawa in recognition of his longstanding contribution to the Ottawa music scene. Long- time Burgh residents will recall Photo: Louise Imbeault If a tree falls on Ivy does it make a sound? Paul and Carmen Jolicoeur. Photo: Louise Imbeault that for many years, Tony was