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ROB DEKKER of hands of the 150 people pres- what was supported in the CDP): need for more green space and af- ent at the meeting, about two- 1. Drastic increase in height of fordable housing, to the conversion he recent public meeting thirds were “relatively new to buildings; of the west lawn of the Canadian on the Community Design the CDP” and had not attended 2. Too much emphasis on mixed Museum of Nature to parking. T Plan (CDP), organized by the City-sponsored meetings held use zoning; and There were many comments, members of the CCCA Planning in 2010 and 2011. Clearly this 3. Secondary Main Street cat- ranging from the absence of poli- and Development Review Com- meeting was of interest to many: egory inappropriate for Somerset cies for families with children in the mittee, took place May 30. CDP perhaps helped by the advertising between Elgin and O’Connor. CDP, to the number of buildings re- consultants George Dark and Eric done by the CCCA and articles in Two presentations from Graeme cently either approved or proposed Turcotte, Graeme Hussey of the the April and May issues of The Hussey of the CCOC and Nancy that do not respect either the exist- Centretown Citizens Ottawa Cor- Centretown BUZZ. Oakley from Heritage Ottawa were ing Centretown Plan or the CDP. poration, Nancy Oakley from Her- Brian Bourns started the evening followed by a very respectful public Many expressed concern over the itage Ottawa, Brian Bourns and with a historical viewpoint, explain- forum. role of the Ontario Municipal Board the CCCA’s Judy Forrest spoke ing the original Centretown Plan As planned, over half the meet- regarding the CDP and whether the about the CDP and their perspec- from the 1970s. This was followed ing was devoted to the public fo- CDP would be respected by Plan- tives on the plan. Some City staff by a detailed presentation from rum. The questions and comments ning Committee and City Council members were in attendance, as George Dark on the proposed CDP. from the audience reflected a vari- after it was approved. was Somerset Ward Councillor Judy Forrest presented the CCCA’s ety of concerns on issues including Diane Holmes. Based on a show three main concerns (after stating increased heights and density, the Meeting, page 3 One year in, the Laurier bike lane encounters opposition

by Kathryn Hunt at ottawacondos.com of the condo ridor to gather accurate information tracks the numbers of users, and units on Laurier west of Bank comes about the impact of the lane. posted a year-round total of more When the Laurier segregated to 1,124 units.) They are in favour As well, while the group says than 300,000 early this month. Alex bike lane was constructed in July of of reinstating parking on their end that four condos at the west end of de Vries, of Citizens for Safe Cy- 2011, it encountered some opposi- of Laurier, citing the needs of care- the lane don’t have legal stopping cling, said, “Before this pilot there tion, and it seems that nearly a year givers, service providers, delivery rights, impacting the elderly and was no safe or comfortable route later, the concerns of some residents trucks, residents and their visitors to people with disabilities, the City to get into or across the downtown and businesses along Laurier Av- have access to streetside parking. says that “Para Transpo vehicles core in an east/west direction. These enue have not gone away. In May, While a number of concerns and vehicles with accessible park- lanes address that problem and feed- a coalition of residents and business around access for emergency ve- ing permits are permitted to do pick- back to Citizens for Safe Cycling owners, the Bay/Bronson Residents’ hicles were raised both in the initial ups and drop-offs in loading zones, suggests that it is attracting new

e nAction t r Group e for t Fair o Access w n to the phases of the project, and now by no parking zones, and no stopping cyclists. Building a cycling route Road (BBRAGFAR,) began to raise BBRAGFAR, the City maintains, on zones along the corridor (without through the core, with many inter- the question again of whether the their website, that “measures have impeding traffic.)” sections and narrow streets, is diffi- bike lanes are fair to all users of been established to ensure access Cyclists are largely in favour of cult, and there is no perfect solution. Laurier Avenue. and response times are not compro- keeping the lane as it is, citing in- We think that there are tweaks that BBRAGFAR say they represent mised.” They stress that the City is creased ridership on the street since will make them easier to use and

C 3,000 residents of the residential monitoring and regularly surveying the lane was first opened for use. A we’ll work with City staff to iden- section of Laurier West. (A count businesses and traffic along the cor- bike counter installed on the street tify those and find solutions.” 2 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM JUNE 15, 2012

June 15, 2012 — Vol. 17, No. 6 Letters to the Editor Th e Bill to support families age them to pass the bill into were exactly the same. In- better treatment than this. c e n t r e t o w n with dementia passes law as soon as possible. jured members were on one Those who have been injured second reading or the other. in the performance of their Lynda Colley Last year, in response duties with the CF deserve Finally, there is some Alzheimer family mem- to appeals from veterans’ the same income support re- Buzz good news for the over ber and volunteer member of groups, such as The Royal gardless of which program At the heart of Ottawa since 1995. 180,000 Ontarians living the Champlain Public Policy Canadian Legion, the federal they are on. This is only fair. with Alzheimer’s disease. Committee, Alzheimer Soci- government announced they It is inconceivable that 101-210 Gloucester St. On April 26, 2012, MPP ety of Ottawa and Renfrew would increase the benefit to institutions such as the CF Ottawa, ON Donna Cansfield introduced County ensure basic needs such as and the federal government K2P 2K4 a private member’s bill in the shelter, food, clothing, etc., can stand up and say we care Phone: 613-565-6012 Ontario legislature. The bill could be met. VAC imple- for our troops and we care proposes the creation of a mented the increased amount for our own when they treat council to advise the Minister Disappointed at the to the ELB program on Octo- the most vulnerable of our www.centretownbuzz.com of Health on the creation of a Department of National ber 3, 2011. The Department veterans so shoddily. twitter.com/centretownbuzz comprehensive Alzheimer’s Defence’s Inaction of National Defence (DND) Young men and women facebook.com/centretownbuzz strategy for Ontario. and CF did not. Therefore, today join the CF for a re- It is critical that Ontario How could two depart- there is now a huge inequity! warding career. To have it implement a comprehensive ments of the federal gov- Through no fault of their cut short by a debilitating strategy to deal with Al- ernment be so diametrically own we have some veterans injury is hard enough; how- zheimer’s disease and relat- opposed? I ask this question who have been injured due to ever, the loss of a suitable in- Centretown BUZZ Staff ed dementias. As Ontario’s because there are two eco- their military service being come, should they be unable population ages, the number nomic support programs for paid $40,000 per year and to work again is a two-fold Managing editor of people with Alzheimer’s our veterans in play here. some at less than $20,000. burden that they should not Kathryn Hunt | [email protected] disease is going to skyrocket. One is the Service Persons This is an unacceptable have to bear. There is currently no coordi- Income Security Insurance situation and needs to be Associate editor nated plan for how the prov- Plan Long Term Disability fixed now. We have given Patricia (Pat) Varga, Eleanor Sawyer ince is going to deal with that (SISIP LTD,) a mandatory DND and the CF ample time Dominion President of The reality. insurance program for Cana- to fix this inequity but there Royal Canadian Legion City editor Currently there are over dian Forces (CF) members, has been no commitment to David Gladstone | [email protected] 180,000 Ontarians with de- and the other is the Veterans date. Now, with the federal mentia; within a decade, this Affairs Canada Earnings government deficit reduction Distribution managers number is expected to in- Loss Benefit (VAC ELB.) a certainty, The Royal Cana- Thanks to Bell Pharmacy Archie Campbell & David Seaborn crease by 50 percent. Before October 2011 dian Legion is looking for a [email protected] The good news is that the the New Veterans Charter commitment and a firm date. Just had to take the time bill garnered the support of (NVC) and the Service Per- This is a substantive ex- to let our community know politicians from all political son’s’ Income Security Insur- ample of how the federal how generous and kind Bell parties—receiving unani- ance Plan (SISIP) provided government’s deficit reduc- Pharmacy on Gladstone Av- mous support in the Ontario for 75 percent of a Canadian tion program is being run enue has been to us in this Advertising legislature. Please contact Forces member’s salary at on the backs of our veterans. area and other areas we don’t your local MPP and encour- release—the two programs Surely, our veterans deserve know about. The BUZZ is proud to offer an effective advertising Tony Boghossian and his medium that reaches 10,000 Centretown homes and staff have been nothing but businesses each month. 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by Kathryn Hunt The trees that had been removal was recommended rebuilt, some changes will be growing through the wall by MacIntosh Perry Consult- made, particularly in terms of hat a difference! have been cut down and re- ing Engineers. The original reinforcement and position of The photo at top moved, and large sections of stones of the wall have been the wall on the bedrock sup- W left appeared the bedrock have also been stored in a secure location, porting it. The stones, while on the front page of last cut away. awaiting a decision about historically significant, are month’s BUZZ: the photo The lower sections, what to do with them. not building grade material to its right is of the same around the corner housing Councillor Diane Hol- by 21st-century standards. retaining wall and bed- the Nanny Goat Hill com- mes thinks that as a heritage Whatever happens, final rock ledge as it appeared munity garden, remain, but a structure (the wall was origi- decisions on the wall’s return a day later, after workmen metal fence has replaced the nally part of the wall around may have to wait until after dismantled the 180-year- sections of the wall that had the old Bronson Estate), it a proposed redesign of traf- old limestone wall that been taller and more heavily should be preserved, and re- fic patterns at the north end ran along the east side of damaged. built in as close to its original of Bronson, after the current Bronson Avenue between The wall had been identi- form as possible. Bronson Rehabilitation Proj- Laurier and Slater. fied as a safety hazard and its Chances are that, even if ect is completed.

Ka t h r y n Hu n t / Th e BUZZ CDP meeting highlights residents’ concerns Building heights, number of new buildings questioned

(from page 1) The building at 68 Coo- City Council to abide by the CDP at Planning Committee ing and comments received read about the two meetings per was challenged as being CDP and listen to the con- in the fall, followed by a full afterwards. by searching the hashtags The questions asked far too big for the lot, which cerns of the residents wheth- vote at City Council. Com- More information about #Ottdna and #CCCAcdp for were well-thought-out and currently contains a single er the councillors represent ments are being accepted by the CDP can be found at the Twitter conversations comments were expressed family dwelling, as there are voters outside the downtown the City through the summer. midcentretown.wordpress. that took place at the May respectfully and calmly. virtually no plans for set back and urban centres or not. The CCCA will also be pro- com and www.ottawa.ca/ 24 OttawaDNA meeting and Clearly, those attending the or greenspace. Drawings City staff indicated that viding feedback, based on midcentretown the CCCA’s meeting on the meeting had a good under- provided by the builder were current plans are to raise the the comments at the meet- Via Twitter, you can CDP. standing of the CDP. challenged by a resident of As at the OttawaDNA Ann Manor, 71 Somerset St. meeting held on May 24, the W., as the drawings showed residents understand that liv- that building’s greenspace as 0 ing downtown means there belonging to 68 Cooper. ver 5 O I Musici will be development. The Little or no visitor park- ts in de Montréal concern is that developing planned for 68 Cooper even own! ers should not simply have was brought up as a concern ntret their way with Centretown as it will have an effect on Ce July 4 -15, 2012 but should plan and build the neighbouring streets. Daniel Taylor 80 concerts! respecting the current cul- Along with concerns of Menahem S ture, heritage and planning height and volume of build- Pressler Wallis onia Rodr Megan Giunta iguez guides. ings being considered for Follows The idea is that, if there Centretown, residents are is going to be development, concerned about the afford- it has to be done right. The ability of living downtown, Donna Tribeca building (bordered not only for the middle-class Brown Ben by Lisgar/Metcalfe and Ne- who wish to have a family Heppner Rachel pean) and a proposed 18-sto- lifestyle, but also for lower- Barton Pine o Trio Vienna Pian rey building at 68 Cooper income households. Traffic Borodin String Quartet were held up as examples of and accessibility issues were buildings that have negative also brought forward in the neighbourhood effects. meeting. With the Tribeca build- Clearly, there was a con- Stéphane ing, there are infrastructural cern in the community that Lemelin issues affecting neighbour- developers will not abide by Vikram Seth ing buildings that are being the CDP. The crowd chal- 613-241-0777 | www.musicandbeyond.ca investigated. lenged the political will of 4 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM JUNE 15, 2012 CHCs are part of their community; communities are part of their CHCs

by Emilie Hayes, SWCHC, Park is a great example of the in a community building day and Émilie Sartoretto, community and our centres and two new play structures CCHC working together to build a in the community. healthy and vibrant environ- Given that community ommunity engagement. Following suggestions, engagement is key to what ment is critical and inspired by ongoing ini- we do, we make sure our C to the success of tiatives like gardening led staff has the tools and ex- community health centres by the Friends of Dundonald pertise needed. For example, (CHCs.) We believe that Park and movie showings staff and community mem- together we can achieve by Centretown Movies, we bers from the Somerset West better health where people began offering activities for CHC and Centretown CHC, live, work, learn and play. young children and reached along with all other com- As community health out to street-involved adults munity health and resource centres, we seek to engage in the park. A year later, the centres in Ottawa, recently people around issues that im- Making a Place for People participated in community pact their own health and the initiative is going full force. facilitation training. In ad- health of their communities. We’re all working together dition to bringing their new We see community engage- to establish Dundonald Park facilitation skills to groups in ment as an important process as a community hub to meet the community, participants where people play an active our collective mission of also developed a neigh- role for positive change. Not achieving healthy, caring, in- bourhood capacity building only does it help us be more clusive communities where guide, “Creating the Change effective and responsive or- everyone matters. We Want,” that will be avail- ganizations, it also provides Many exciting programs able soon. opportunities for clients, in- and initiatives are grassroots As we get closer to our dividuals and communities in and continue to be commu- centres’ annual general meet- the areas we serve. Everyone nity driven. For example, ings in June, community en- wins when we collaborate. the Centretown CHC is ex- gagement is especially top With an inclusive and cited to work with the Senior of mind. We encourage you grassroots approach, com- Pride Network that came to to get involved with your lo- munity engagement is an on- be through the hard work cal community health centre. going process within CHCs. and dedication of people like From sharing an idea for a Because clients and commu- Cathy Collett, Barry Deepro- new program to joining our PRESTO launch runs into nity members are the experts se and Marie Robertson, who Board, we welcome every- on their own community and have been fighting for gay one to participate however health needs, we trust them rights since the 1970s. They they can. snags: now set for August to determine their own pri- have identified important The Centretown CHC’s orities. needs for the aging GLBTTQ AGM is on June 21. Look- Community engagement community, given that there ing to get involved? Give us by Kathryn Hunt in early August. ger be issued: the card reader is built into our model of are currently no residential a call, come by our centre or Originally, OC Transpo will display how many min- care in many ways. For ex- homes or care facilities that visit www.centretownchc.org. nags in the ini- planned to distribute 200,000 utes are left on the card when ample, we take great pride cater to these communities. The Somerset West CHC’s tial testing of OC free PRESTO cards starting you tap it. Fare inspectors in our community-governed Centretown CHC supports AGM is on June 20. This S Transpo’s new pay- in June. Normally, the cards will be able to scan your card approach. CHCs’ elected them with initiatives like year’s AGM marks the 40th ment method, the PRESTO will cost $6.00 to purchase. and determine whether your boards of directors are made providing cultural compe- anniversary of SWCHC and card, have resulted in the After purchase, the cards can minutes have expired. If you up of community members tency training and profes- we will be hosting a street planned rollout being de- be “loaded” with cash online, are using the PRESTO card from all walks of life. sional development for staff party on Eccles Street after layed by a month. over the phone or in person as a monthly pass, however, We have a great deal to and volunteers. the AGM. For more informa- The cards are part of an at OC Transpo outlets. They free transfers are included. gain as organizations by en- Over the last three years, tion, come by the centre or Ontario-wide initiative, ad- can also be set up for auto- The card is transfer- gaging with our communi- SWCHC has been actively visit www.swchc.on.ca. ministered by a provincial renewal from a credit card or able, unlike the existing pa- ties. We help strengthen the engaged with the Communi- agency called Metrolinx, bank account. per pass, which comes with ways people come together ty Development Framework This column is a col- and tests on the system were Tickets and paper passes photo ID. This means a card- and take action to promote (CDF) process. Rochester laboration between the Cen- carried out in early June. will still be sold after the holder can lend his or her health by providing op- Heights was identified as tretown and Somerset West Persistent problems with the August PRESTO launch, al- card to someone else, which portunities for community the first neighbourhood for Community Health Centres. card readers prompted the though efforts will be made is not possible with the cur- members to identify health this process in the SWCHC They provide a full range of last-minute decision not to to phase them out. rent monthly passes. needs, set priorities, identify catchment area. It involved health and social services start releasing cards until the There are a number of According to the OC solutions, and evaluate prog- a resident-driven needs as- to individuals and families. problems have been fixed. changes to note about the Transpo website, the fares ress. We pay special atten- sessment and action plan- Through leadership and sup- The card contains an elec- new cards: articulated and which had been scheduled to tion to community members ning process which resulted port, they foster the active tronic chip, and can work ei- double-decker buses will change with the implementa- and neighbourhoods that are in a community action plan. participation of individuals ther as a monthly pass or as a now have a card reader at ev- tion of the PRESTO pass are marginalized and therefore The replacement of their and groups in a common ef- reloadable “cash card” which ery door, and riders must tap still scheduled to change on experience greater inequities play structure was identified fort to build healthier com- can be used in lieu of money their card even when board- July 1, though that may be in their health. as the top priority and communities. or paper tickets. The card is ing at the rear doors. Also, amended to match the new We take the community’s munity members mobilized tapped on an electronic read- paper transfers will no lon- launch date. ideas seriously. Dundonald to raise money. It culminated er at the door of the bus upon boarding. In trials, however, the Do you love to write? readers have sometimes not been registering on the first Do you love to cover local news and events? tap, leading people to wonder if they’ve been double- charged, and other service Write for The BUZZ! issues have also prompted the delay of the launch. Originally scheduled to go Contact editor@centretownbuzz. live on July 1, the PRESTO An g e l a Je a n / t h e m usingsofbarbara j e a n .b l o g s p o t .c a com for details system will now be launched JUNE 15, 2012 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 5

PROVINCIAL AFFAIRS What does the new Centretown Design Green Energy Plan offer seniors?

by P. Marsden-Dole and in the future. In the words possibility of distinct resi- by Yasir Naqvi, MPP capacity, and is enough elec- participation through a new members of the Seniors of George Dark, the overall dential sectors for various Ottawa Centre tricity to power cities the size priority point system, which Committee of the CCCA plan is to create vertical sub- segments of the population of Ottawa and Toronto for a will also prioritize projects urbs with the greenspaces, – young single workers, se- ith summer year. It also includes 1,400 with municipal support; n May 30, the human streetscapes, and niors, students, families, etc. right around the megawatts of renewable en- • Reserving 10 percent of Centretown Citi- physical security and safety This led to the related W corner, many of ergy, enough to power more remaining capacity for proj- O zens Community characteristic of our suburbs issue of the increasing cost us will be thinking about than 400,000 homes. ects with significant partici- Association (CCCA) held and the added advantage of of living downtown, which the energy and electricity We recently completed pation from local or Aborigi- a public meeting for resi- new walkways, better public might accompany these that will be used to keep the first biannual review nal communities. dents at McNabb Com- transit, and cycling paths to changes. It costs more to cool when the temperature of the Feed-In-Tariff (FIT) I am proud that our prov- munity Centre to present reduce car traffic. build new houses and com- starts to rise. I encourage Program, during which we ince’s clean energy sector and discuss the draft Cen- The Seniors Commit- mercial premises than to everyone to consider how consulted with families, continues to evolve; we are tretown Community De- tee met to identify the most maintain more established we can conserve energy – businesses, First Nations, now positioned to become a sign Plan, which will be important issues for seniors buildings. Increased com- small changes, like keeping municipalities and industry. global leader in clean energy presented to City Council out of all that was said at petition for vacant space for your curtains drawn during We are now taking immediate knowledge and products. I sometime in the fall. At the May 30 public meeting. building in Centretown has the day and washing your steps to ensure the long-term am also pleased to see the one point we thought we It was agreed that some el- pushed the cost of land up for laundry in cold water, can sustainability of renewable success of solar microFIT would be lucky if at least ements of the CDP would developers even if (or more make a big difference! energy, while creating more projects right here in Ottawa 50 people showed up. But be welcomed. An increased likely because) borrowing Our government is also jobs, lowering prices and Centre – we see solar panels as it happened we enjoyed number of wider sidewalks costs are low. Add to that committed to developing giving communities a greater on homes, church roofs and an over-capacity turnout. to accommodate more pe- the increased cost of build- clean, renewable sources say in the process. We are businesses. Building a clean This was a firm confirma- destrian and public transit ing materials, new building of energy that will provide acting quickly to implement energy system is part of our tion of community interest traffic would allow safer pas- regulations, and increasing Ontario with a reliable and all of the recommendations government’s plan to create in the changes now under- sage for less mobile seniors tax assessments on higher sustainable supply of elec- highlighted in the review, and support jobs for Ontario way for Centretown resi- and others who use walk- value new buildings and for tricity. Ontario is the largest which include: families while ensuring we dents. ers, canes, and wheelchairs new public infrastructure, province in Canada, with the • Reducing prices to bal- have the electricity we need A new design plan is one to navigate today’s narrow and the result is that every biggest industrial and manu- ance the interests of all On- to power our homes, schools element in considering how busy sidewalks. good or service sold in the facturing base, and we need tarians, while continuing to and hospitals. to implement the City’s in- Slower and lighter road commercial spaces must a modern, stable and clean encourage investment – FIT tensification policy. George traffic would reduce air necessarily go up. energy system that supports prices will be reduced by For more information Dark of Urban Strategies and noise pollution. More We also took seriously the our growing economy. more than 20 percent for about green energy in On- Inc, a Toronto firm, was trees and greenery, includ- comments regarding seniors Since 2003, we have in- solar and approximately 15 tario, please visit ontario.ca/ hired by the City to present ing green roofs, would bring provided by a Centretown vested $3.7 billion in the up- percent for wind, while pric- greenenergy or call me at my design ideas around the 2003 the calming effects of more Community Health Centre grading and diversification of es for water, biogas, biomass Community Office at 613- City of Ottawa Official Plan natural beauty into the city (CCHC) representative, who our energy system, bringing and landfill gas will remain 722-6414. which introduced an intensi- centre in addition to reduc- asked if any consideration over 8,000 new megawatts at current levels; fication policy to “grow in, ing the impact of city centre had been given to the rela- online – that is more than 20 • Encouraging greater not out.” noise, air pollution, stifling tionship of intensification percent of our current energy community and Aboriginal Recently, even before summer heat, and heavy rain and public health. She was the design plan goes to runoff. looking for confirmation that City Council, the council There was some specula- the CDP might include ad- has given building permits tion that the small size and ditional arrangements for ac- to developers to construct high cost of many of the new tive living opportunities for new multi-storey, mixed- condo units might reduce the the general Centretown pop- COME TOGETHER AT ALL ARE WELCOMEWITHOUT EXCEPTION use building projects, some variety of Centretown resi- ulation, for wider adoption A n g l i c a n C h u r c h o f C a n a d a ranging from 21 to 27 sto- dents which we enjoy now, of environmentally friendly reys in Centretown. You will with a mix of old single fam- building materials in the new likely have come across (but ily homes, and rental units structures, for additional we hope not stumbled into!) in both large old houses and recreation (physical and so- the giant holes for some of older apartment blocks. We cial) areas and facilities, and these projects. The new de- noted that some people who for improved availability of sign plan will not cancel any spoke expressed concern that competitively priced grocer- existing permits. But one the result of an increased ies in Centretown. hopes it might produce better population in the new condo JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 2 designs for both new build- buildings might be a higher ings and land use options transient population and the

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School ac- in the Near West Accom- to working together to build commodation reviews ex- modation Review, the welcoming and respectful amine programming and school community, as well school communities through- facilities within a defined as the broader community out the year. In particular, we area of the board and can around the school, will be congratulate our high school WWW.STLUKESOTTAWA.CA result in school boundary entitled to representation graduates for their hard work 760 Somerset West, Ottawa, ON 613-235-3416 and program changes, and on the Accommodation and determination, and wish possible school closures. Review Committee (ARC) them every success. 6 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM JUNE 15, 2012 Take on Centretown: natural building limits, festival season by David Gladstone more than in the central areas our community, as without wetland limits building sizes, of Montreal and Toronto. them the marshes that greet- which helps explain the ab- or fairly obvious ed Lt-Col. By would return. sence of strong resistance to reasons, the pace Centretown built on A visible indication of the Centretown Plan’s limits F of development and drained wetland the role played by these large on building heights. transportation proposals Loyal readers will re- pipes is provided during slows down during the call stories in The BUZZ on heavy summer downpours 65 Lisgar summer, providing time to the importance of drainage when we see sheets of water The building foundation enjoy the many pleasures to Centretown and descrip- on our streets. issue has come to the surface of summer. It also provides tions of the cedar swamp to Less visible but well doc- in discussion of a develop- a useful pause to reflect the south of Barracks Hill umented is that most of Cen- ment proposed for 65 Lisgar, on Centretown’s past and the concern being that build- future, while enjoying its ing at this site will affect the present. foundations of neighbouring The good news is that buildings. This can be seen Centretown in 2012 is very as a “limits to growth” issue much a great community in and its resolution will have which to live, work, and play. general application in Cen- Da v i d Gl a d s t o n e / Th e BUZZ Walking, cycling, and transit tretown. A fundraising run on Elgin Street gives people a are major ways of getting chance to take advantage of the weather for a good around, our parks are well- Canada Day and the sum- cause. used, and many bistros and mer festival season are restaurants have tree-shaded here patios. Yes, folks, the great The ongoing challenge Canada Day party returns on is to allow modest redevel- July 1, with Captain Canada opment which respects our returning at midnight, New- well-established neighbour- foundland time, on June 30. Li s a Ba r b e r / Th e BUZZ hoods and built heritage, and Our streets will come alive is based on our walking, cy- (now Parliament Hill) which tretown is built on drained and the fireworks—for which cling, and transit infrastruc- greeted Lt-Col. By and his wetland, or cedar swamp, we have front-row seats!— ture. Royal Engineers when they this being the reason that will be awesome. Isn’t our There is another element arrived to build the Rideau there were no First Nations country—and its capital— of Centretown that needs Canal. settlements in what is now great? understanding and respect: The issue became literal- Centretown. And we’re used Before Canada Day, we our community is largely ly visible about 10 years ago to not seeing rock outcrops have the TD Ottawa Interna- built on drained wetland. In when the century-old sewers south of Parliament Hill. The tional Jazz Festival to enjoy, most of Centretown, bedrock under Bank and Elgin Streets absence of rock to build on starting on June 21. On July is well beneath the surface, were replaced. Centretown has, in fact, led to the street- 4, Bluesfest returns, with the limiting building heights. It’s residents saw, briefly, the oriented Centretown we live, HOPE Volleyball Tourna- Da v i d Gl a d s t o n e / Th e BUZZ rarely mentioned in reports, large pipes under these work, and play in. Property ment providing a great rea- but the limits on what can streets which carry rainwater owners and developers are son to cycle or take a bus to Lit bicycles brightened the streets at Capital Velo be supported limit building to the Ottawa River. These generally quiet on the sub- Mooney’s Bay Park. Fest’s Tour la Nuit on June 2. heights in Centretown much pipes play a central role in ject, but building on drained Money talks: parking and the park at the Museum of Nature by Dan Mullaly parkettes. However there in lieu of parking. Much like ing that its fate has been cast provide parking or cash in Then, to add insult to in- is no implementation strat- the blog on the CDP, which into doubt. But the report did lieu of parking that would jury, the millions of dollars he park at the Ca- egy, unless one considers the has been closed to comments point out that, during the past have amounted to millions generated in new property nadian Museum slush fund the City proposes, for six months, this file has 10-plus years, the city has of additional dollars to the tax revenues from develop- T of Nature and the using funds from the sale of been inactive for close to two done two things with respect parking fund. A recent ex- ments are spent on services placement of parking un- zoning rights to developers. years. Until its removal from to the parking requirements ample is the approval of the in suburban communities. As derground is one item that This revenue source is bet- the consultation agenda, the set out in the zoning bylaw. condominium on Catherine a final stroke, under Section receives near universal ter known as the purchase of Street, where the developer 37 of the Planning Act, de- support in the Centretown Section 37 benefits. asked for and was given an velopers are buying the right community. While sup- With fiscal restraint, it exemption from providing to build beyond the defined port for the park is evident, was predictable the museum 52 parking spaces, without limits. In this “cash for zon- even among museum man- would have a hard sell to further obligation. ing uplift” scenario, the City, agement, there are several argue for an underground This scenario is repeated in its rush to get its hands on points that can be made in garage as a cost-effective so- every time a new develop- “free money,” is prepared the context of the Commu- lution for its parking. As far ment is approved in Cen- to approve an additional 18 nity Design Plan (CDP.) as the community need for tretown. The developer storeys of development for a First, the draft CDP relied a park goes, it is a stretch to avoids the cost of providing windfall of $10,000 per sto- on the museum obtaining argue this is within the mu- parking at a cost of $10- rey and granting exemptions approval to fund a parking seum’s mandate or priorities. 20,000 per stall, and the City for a multitude of other zon- structure. The plan’s objec- It brings to mind our mayor’s receives no compensation, ing provisions. tive, to increase parkland, position on an extra LRT sta- as is provided for in the zon- It is convenient to ad- was premised on the federal tion in the city core. Regard- ing bylaw. If even $1,000 dress outrage and indignation government’s willingness less of the obvious benefits, per stall had been collected toward the feds for not put- to supply a parking facility, the mayor and council both during the past 10 years, the ting in underground museum with the inherent benefit of cajoled the public and the City would have been able parking, as George Dark did a park. business community: “If you to fund a substantial parking at the public meeting. But let The City has been woe- want it, show me the mon- structure at the museum, be- us not lose focus on the re- fully negligent in meeting ey.” Well, Mr. Watson, if the low the park. sponsibility of our own local its responsibility to improve city wants a park at the mu- So we have the City fail- government to meet its ob- parks and open space in Cen- seum there is a solution. And ing to meet its responsibil- ligations to the community. tretown. So the expectation as you seem to appreciate, it ity to provide adequate park For too long the City has was that the museum park takes money. space in Centretown. Mean- been prone to blame others could satisfy community The truth is there are intention was to present a On the one hand, it has col- while it is approving devel- for its shortcomings. In this needs and the City would not a number of ways the city report and recommendations lected over a million dollars opments at a furious pace, instance, it should not be have to address the shortfall could accomplish this. On to Council “in the spring of in cash payments for parking without taking advantage permitted to dodge responsi- in open space. The draft the city’s website, until a 2010.” that was never provided. On of an opportunity to collect bility for finding a solution to plan does identify two sites week ago, there was a re- Because the study lacked the other hand, it has totally revenues to meet a parking a local issue. for potential mini-parks, or port on the subject of cash substance, it is not surpris- waived the requirement to shortfall in the community. JUNE 15, 2012 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 7 The Gouda Life by Kelly Brisson Tropical White Red Fruit Sangria inally! As the smell of barbecue and Sangria serves four grass trimmings serves four F 1 bottle dry red wine, chilled hangs heavy in the air like dulling wine, we warmly If you’re unable to find or if you dislike 1 cup soda water (very warmly) embrace the cantaloupe or honeydew melon, watermelon ¼ cup brandy (optional) return of summer in Ot- would be a wonderful substitution. ¼ cup sugar tawa: a hot and hasty three ¼ cup raspberries months that would send 1 bottle crisp white wine, pinot grigio or ¼ cup strawberries even the most determined sauvignon blanc 2 red plums, sliced sun worshippers indoors ⅓ cup pineapple chunks 1 gala (or red delicious) apple, sliced into for relief from the sodden ⅓ cup cantaloupe chunks rounds, seeds removed heat. ⅓ cup honeydew melon chunks As we’re without air con- ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice (3-4 In a large pitcher, add the sugar, raspber- ditioning at home, sangria is large oranges) ries, strawberries and plums. Using a large a steadfast companion on our fresh sliced orange and lime wooden spoon, smoosh the sugar and fruit balcony during the muggiest 1 cup ginger ale or soda water until they’ve released their juices. Add the of days in Ottawa. There are ¼ cup triple sec or cointreau wine, soda water and brandy, if using. Chill so many ways to enjoy varia- for one hour. tions of sangria, that we never Add all ingredients to a large pitcher and Garnish with apple rounds and berries if tire of its fruity, temperature- stir well to combine. Let sit for at least one you’re feeling extra fancy! Serve. reducing charm. hour prior to drinking. Today I bring you two simple variations of sangria that we happen to love around these parts: a crisp, fruity and refreshing tropical white sangria and a luscious, plummy red fruit sangria for those looking for a bit more depth. Certainly a delicious and heat-diminishing way to kick back with friends after a long work week. Good Food Markets to start Centennial girls are golden

by Sandra Derby out with medals in all three a team, included everyone, this summer sports. played fair, gave it their best The Centennial Stars The first win came in Oc- and most importantly had by Rosemary Tayler makes their own decisions sues and how to prepare cer- girls’ sports teams have ac- tober with the girls winning fun. about time, place and what tain foods. complished a first in the his- gold in soccer. The second Many of the girls are cur- The Good Food Box and they will have for sale. The She commented, “At tory of the school. They won victory came in February rently in grade six at Centen- the Anti-Poverty/Hunger Good Food Box Program our pilot markets we hope gold in soccer, volleyball and with the girls winning gold nial so it is a great way to Project out of Overbrook- acts as support to the com- to feature community food basketball. Three banners in volleyball. The latest win finish their final year at Cen- Forbes Community Resource munity partners, trains the advisors, who are volunteers now hang proudly on the came in May with the girls tennial. This will serve many Centre are collaborating with volunteers, orders the pro- with Ottawa Public Health. gymnasium walls of Centen- finishing off the team sports of them well as they will at- community health centres duce from a wholesaler and They will provide informa- nial Public School. year by winning gold in bas- tend Glashan Public School across the city to offer four local farmers and delivers tion on healthy eating, give Under the great direction ketball. in September where more pilot Good Food Markets it to the specified locations. out recipes and samples, and and leadership of Coach Lisa Centennial is fortunate to sports success will surely this summer. The goal of this Over time, we intend to ex- be available to answer any Donaldson, the girls were have some outstanding and follow these girls. initiative is to bring fresh, pand our working relations questions people might have able to defeat their worthy talented athletes. Their suc- healthy, affordable vegeta- with farmers and offer more about food. opponents from other schools cess can be attributed to the Congratulations girls! Go bles and fruit to neighbour- produce directly from nearby “This summer, we are in the central area and come fact that the girls played as Centennial Stars go! hoods where they might not farms. These pilot markets moving ahead with four pi- be available and where farm- are helping us evaluate the lot Good Food Markets in ers’ markets are not viable demand and determine what four neighbourhoods. These because sales are too low to works well.” will be located in Rochester cover farmers’ costs. Beaudin recently trav- Heights, Michele Heights, Natasha Beaudin, the eled to Toronto and talked Strathcona Heights and at Good Food Box Program directly with organizers of Nanny Goat Hill Commu- Coordinator, stated: “We are Good Food Markets there. nity Garden. I am very ex- modeling these community- Each market uniquely re- cited about this initiative and based markets after those in flects its community and is a amazed at how many people Toronto, where they have vibrant and important gath- are volunteering to help at been very successful. Of ering place, providing op- each of these markets.” course, the Ottawa markets portunities for neighbours to For more information will have their own distinc- meet, share information and on the Good Food Box pro- tive traits and qualities, celebrate. Over time, many gram, go to www.Ottawa- based on their neighbour- markets add other features GoodFoodBox.ca hoods. Each market relies such as children’s activities, on volunteers and each team information about social is- Visit www.centretownbuzz.com for photos, past issues and more! Sa n d r a De r b y / Th e BUZZ The Centennial Stars girls’ volleyball team celebrating with their banner—one of three gold medals for the school this season. 8 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM JUNE 15, 2012 Workshop identifies ways to improve Dundonald Park by Émilie Sartoretto them by suggesting a plan of with many different groups action. and people getting involved fforts to see Cen- Preferred ideas varied to share their ideas and host tretown’s Dundon- from infrastructure improve- events in the park.” E ald Park live up to ments to increased activi- While in Ottawa, 8-80 its full potential continue ties in the park throughout Cities continued consulta- as community members the year. Among them were tions with key groups and work together to create a a winter festival that could people such as newcomers, shared vision for Dundon- include a snowman-building children, youth and adults, ald Park as part of the Ac- contest, Chinese New Year supportive housing groups, tive Places, Healthy People activities and hot chocolate representatives from The project. to stay warm. To encourage Beer Store and outreach Building on a commu- volunteerism, the group sug- nurses working in the com- nity forum held last March gested collaborating with munity. With the help of vol- and ongoing consultations the City of Ottawa and other unteers, they assessed who in the community, the Cen- partners to set up a bartering uses the park, at what times Co n s t . Kh o a Ho a n g / Th e BUZZ tretown Community Health system. In exchange for their of day they use it, and for Centre and 8-80 Cities (a time, volunteers would earn what activities. A young attendee gets a feel for the uniform at Police In The Park in Dundonald Toronto-based non-profit or- points redeemable for goods “Projects like this one Park. ganization) held a workshop, or services. are great to bring people to- attended by Councillor Di- Adequate lighting in the gether and achieve wonder- ane Holmes, in early June to park is an ongoing concern, ful things,” explained Kathy BACKYARD BEAT prioritize and expand on the so it’s no surprise participants Morgan, outreach nurse at many ideas received so far. highlighted the need for bet- Centretown CHC. “It gives “This workshop marks a ter lighting and encouraged us the opportunity to bridge Police in the park turning point in the project,” setting up solar lights in the the gap with people who are said Christina Marchant, trees. To make the park more isolated and may not always an emergency backup plan made all parks within our Community Health Promo- accessible, especially to se- participate in activities. And called “Operation More Hot- downtown neighbourhoods tion and Early Years director niors and those with mobility research has shown that a dogs.” Doubling our origi- a priority in 2011, sending at Centretown CHC. “These issues, the group suggested walk in the park improves nal estimation of 200 guests more police officers there conversations will gave us a fixing the stairs and ensuring health and may even have and immediately purchasing than in the past. good idea of what communi- the park is adequately plowed psychological benefits for enough food for 500 people; But enforcement alone ties most want to see in the in the winter. Benches should people suffering from de- even that wasn’t enough! has never been enough. park so we can move from also be fixed and painted in pression. All the more reason But no one cared that So I got to work building talking to doing.” vibrant colours to help make to create great and vibrant by Const. Khoa Hoang the food ran out or that there networks of community To hone in on specif- the park more inviting. green spaces in our urban en- Ottawa Police Service were no more balloons. They partners who would work ics, participants worked in “So far, we’ve received vironments.” were simply impressed that together to develop initia- small theme-based groups to so many great ideas,” said By the end of the summer, the Ottawa Police Service tives that would sustain an identify priorities. Explored Emily Munroe, director of 8-80 Cities will share their ast month we cel- took time out of their busy acceptable level of safety for themes included winter ac- Partnerships and Programs report, clearly expressing ebrated two years schedules to build a mean- neighbours. Today, Dundon- tivities, healthy lifestyles, at 8-80 Cities, who shared what they’ve heard from the L of a successful ingful relationship with the ald Park receives regular use stewardship, children, and preliminary report results communities and suggesting partnership between the community they serve. from our residents, including seniors. Through a voting at the workshop. “We’ve a sustainable plan that builds police, community service “It’s no longer good yoga in the park, tai chi les- process, groups selected top seen great energy and mo- on the current momentum. partners, and our down- enough to just meet a police sons, dance classes, weekend priorities and expanded on mentum around this project, It will also include recom- town residents at the 2012 officer,” I said at a recent movies, and a wide range of mendations around what re- Police Week: Police In The event. “Meaningful, trusting other initiatives to promote sources should be devoted to Park event. It was attended relationships require effort, positive use and reduce the improve and keep the park by approximately 600 peo- so that you know your offi- need for police intervention. safe. ple on a beautiful Saturday cers will be there when you We live in an increasing- Centretown CHC will in Dundonald Park. Or- need us, and we know you’ll ly pessimistic society, with also share the report, along ganized by the incredible be there when we need you.” cell phone cameras that show with resources and lessons volunteers of our Somerset The community policing evidence of why we should learned, with interested Community Police Centre, model is one that focuses on never trust each other. But people and groups who may the day was an astounding long-term sustainable solu- I’ve never been one for cyni- be interested in improving a success! tions. Responding to stop cism. Trust is absolutely es- park in their neighbourhood. Chief Bordeleau wel- a crime in progress is one sential to our culture and can Since the project began comed the crowd and the thing, but reducing overall even define quality of life, in March, there’s already drumming of Ota-Wa Taiko crimes in high demand areas community, and policing. been increased activity in promptly began at noon, is preferred. If there were New corporate supporters the park. The Centretown bringing more and more ever any doubts that it works, have emerged for next year’s Community Health Centre neighbours out of their homes just pay a visit to Dundonald event, community partners Co n s t . Kh o a Ho a n g / Th e BUZZ is working with community and into the park with every Park where there are fewer demand another invite, and A variety of community events is one key to a partners to organize activi- beat. “I heard the drumming service calls today than there our residents anxiously wait healthy park. Here a crowd has been drawn by a ties in the park. The schedule and came out to see what was were two years ago: fewer for more. Subscriptions to snake, at the Police in the Park event. is available online at bit.ly/ going on,” said local resident drunks, fewer fights, and the Somerset CPC newslet- parcdpark. Katie Layng. more community members ter have increased by 10 per- Katie, like most Ottawa taking ownership of what’s cent this month alone, mak- 40 Years of Building A Healthy Community residents, had little interac- rightfully theirs. ing sure readers don’t miss tion with the police until that After overwhelming calls out on other opportunities to Join us for our day. But she called her moth- for service to Dundonald build meaningful relation- th er, who lived up the street, Park peaked in 2010, the Ot- ships with our members. 40 Annual General Meeting who called her neighbour, tawa Police Service initiated For more information, & Anniversary Party! who emailed the downtown a strategy of suppression please visit: www.som- parents’ group. Within an and enforcement, along with ersetcpc.com hour of the event starting, our community initiative and so- Wednesday June 20, 2012, team of organizers initiated cial service intervention. We 5-7 pm – Meeting For Registered Members Only 6-9 pm – 40th Anniversary Street Party 55 Eccles St, corner of Booth St. Advertise with The Buzz

Food, Beverages, Entertainment, Awards and more! View our rate card at centretownbuzz.com For more information please call Rosemary at 613-238-8210 ext 2312 JUNE 15, 2012 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 9 Centretown Citizens Community The BUZZ, Association June Report briefly Electronics website for de- was presented at the CCCA’s tails on what we will be ac- public meeting regarding cepting (www.recycleyour- the forthcoming Centretown Police on the lookout for cyling safety, speeders electronics.ca/Electronics/ CDP (see above). Topics of WhatWeRecycle.aspx). We interest to the committee are Cycling safety and speeding are the focus for hope to see you there! the CDP, Section 37 commu- the City’s Selective Traffi c Enforcement Program nity benefi ts, and an expected (STEP) in June as part of its ongoing commitment by CCCA President Jordan improvements, they want it Trees and Greenspace new zoning by-law because to keeping Ottawa’s roads safe. Charbonneau to be approved as quickly as Committee each of these will have an In 2010 alone, six cyclists lost their lives and 243 possible and they want it to On June 16, 2012, the impact on seniors’ lives in were injured—12 of them seriously—on Ottawa For more information on be respected once in place. Trees and Greenspace Com- Centretown. The committee roads. the contents of this report, After the presentations, mittee will hold its plant sale agreed on the need to fol- Speeding and not slowing down for road and contact us via the informa- over an hour was dedicated as part of the annual Minto low these and related issues, weather conditions took their toll on Ottawa roads tion provided at the end of to a lively public forum, dur- Park Sale. The plant sale’s such as transit and condo in 2010. 2,833 collisions were attributed to speed- this article. ing which attendees asked proceeds will go towards the fees, in the months ahead. ing or not slowing down, claiming 20 lives and in- questions of the presenters CCCA’s Tree Fund, which The committee has an article juring 863 (63 were serious.) Excellent Turnout for May and provided comments on allows the CCCA to plant elsewhere in this paper on In May, STEP laid 539 charges against motor- 30 Public Meeting what they had heard. Com- trees and other plants in the specifi c aspects of the CDP ists who ran red lights and/or committed stop sign ments were also submitted community. Please support a that attracted the attention of violations. Over 150 people attend- after the meeting. greener Centretown! its members. Ottawa residents have identifi ed traffi c safety as ed the public meeting on the Based on the feedback, a top priority. The Safer Roads Ottawa Program is draft Centretown Communi- the CCCA is preparing a Good news about the pro- Next CCCA Board Meet- committed to using available resources to make Ot- ty Design Plan (CDP), which draft report for review at the posed greening of the yard at ing and Summer Gab ‘n’ tawa roads safer for residents. the CCCA hosted on 30 May June CCCA Board meeting Centennial School: in 2010, Graze Events 2012 at the McNabb Com- (see below.) When fi nalized, the Trees and Greenspace munity Centre. this report will be submitted Committee worked with Our next Board meet- Councillor Holmes and to the City and will inform City forestry staff to docu- ing will take place at City OC Transpo schedule/fare changes several City staff members CCCA action on the CDP ment spots that needed some Hall (Honeywell Room) on were present. Based on a going forward. trees. Of the 15 or so chosen Tuesday, June 19 from 7:00 Changes will soon be underway at many bus show of hands at the begin- For further information spaces, the City planted all to 9:00 p.m. After that, the stops in preparation for the new summer service ning of the meeting, most on the CDP, please contact of them last year except one: CCCA Board is not plan- that starts on Sunday, June 24. of those present had not at- Judy Forest (judy.forrest@ Centennial School, since it ning to meet until Septem- Some of the upcoming changes at bus stops tended the City-sponsored rogers.com) or Rob Dekker required much additional ber, though, should the need may include a new schedule, new maps showing public meetings on the CDP (robert.dekker@sympatico. preparatory work. The Trees arise, a meeting will be a revised routing, or a new fl ag with different route that were held over the past ca) or visit www.centretown- and Greenspace Committee scheduled. Instead, for the numbers. two years and were, there- citizens.ca. submitted that application on months of July and August, Buses will continue to run on the current sched- fore, relatively new to the June 1, and the committee is we will be holding our an- ule until June 23. signifi cant issues addressed Remember the Minto Park very hopeful that the space nual Gab ‘n’ Graze events, To fi nd out if the route and schedule changes in the CDP. It was clear by Sale! will be planted as part of the which are an opportunity for affect you, check your route at octranspo1.com/ their questions, comments 2013 season. Trees in school all CCCA members to gather routes. and applause, however, that This is one of my last op- yards are particularly benefi - together for a meal at a local the level of interest and con- portunities to remind you of cial because, not only do they establishment and enjoy each cern was very high. Councillor Diane Holmes’ provide shade for outdoor others’ company. We’ll be Several presenters, in- Minto Park Sale, which will activities, but, according to a distributing further informa- cluding Brian Bourns on the take place from 8:00 a.m. to growing fi eld of studies, they tion on these events through Festival Season gets into full swing original Centretown Plan, 2:00 p.m. on June 16, 2012. also have a calming effect on our various communications George Dark on the draft The CCCA will hold its youngsters and other people: media, so be sure to let us Summer in Centretown is festival season, and the CDP, Judy Forrest for the annual barbeque at the sale in hospitals, even a drawing know if you’re interested! calendar is packed with large and small cultural, CCCA, Graeme Hussey for from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 of a tree on the wall decreas- artisic and heritage festivals. The Ottawa Fringe the Centretown Citizens Ot- p.m., a baked goods sale, a es the required healing time Contact Us Festival, Ottawa Ferrari Festival, Carivibe Beach tawa Corporation and Nancy plant sale (see below) and, of patients. Festival, Jazz Festival, Summer Solstice Aboriginal Oakley for Heritage Ottawa, new this year, an electronic The Trees and Green- You can keep up to date Arts Festival, Downtown Rideau Summer Fling, provided information on the waste collection service, all space Committee has also on events in Centretown by Tim Hortons Ottawa Dragon Boat Festival, Canada plan and, in the case of the of which are designed as documented some spaces subscribing to our email Day Arts Festival, The Community Cup, unisong, three community presenters, fundraisers for the CCCA. along Gladstone Avenue and newsletter (contact us at Canada Day, Torchlight Shakespeare Series, Blues- the views of their organiza- For the electronic waste Gilmour Street for possible ccca@centretowncitizens. fest, Music and Beyond, Mosaika: Sound and Light tions on what is good in the collection, residents are en- City plantings this fall. ca), following us on Twitter Show on Parliament Hill, The Kingdom of Osgoode draft plan and what needs to couraged to bring in their (twitter.com/CentretownC- Medieval Festival, HOPE Volleyball SummerFest, be improved. unwanted electronic devices Seniors Committee CA) or visiting our website Ottawa Turkish Festival, and Festival Haiti en Fête All of the presenters so that they can be recycled (www.centretowncitizens. are all on the calendar for June and early July. Get found much that is good in responsibly. The Seniors Committee ca). We would be happy to out there and celebrate summer! the draft CDP. With some See the Recycle Your met on June 1 to discuss what hear from you!

Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa Centre

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by Archie Campbell (high speeds and wrong way garage. driving on one-way streets) Apologies to Buzz readers which board members have Good Food Market for the lack of a DCA report reported to the city and/or The DCA will write a let- last issue. I’ll try to cover police department. Readers ter of support for this volun- the highlights of our last two are encouraged to be vigi- teer-run produce food market meetings and report anything lant and report these abuses which would sell to bicycle I missed in the next issue. as well. and pedestrian customers at the Nanny Goat Hill com- New Executive More High Rises munity garden (Laurier and The community associa- Neil Malhotra of Clar- Bronson) on two days this tion elected its 2012-13 ex- idge Homes (along with con- summer (end of July and end ecutive offi cers at our May sultants Ted Faubert and Jeff of August.) meeting. Polowin) gave a presentation Eric Darwin, our presi- at our June 6 board meeting Heritage Committee dent for the past two years, on the fi rm’s proposal for a A new member of the steps down to become our 42-storey, mixed-use high- board, Wendy Hunter, has new Vice President, switch- rise development at the cor- kindly offered to start a heri- ing places with Michael ner of Preston and Carling. tage committee which will Powell, who becomes his The building would have report to the DCA board but successor. 250 apartments – mostly one- whose membership is open David Seaborn and zso- and two-bedroom with some to any interested residents in fi a Oroz stay on as Treasurer three-bedroom depending on the area. and Secretary respectively. market demand – along with The group’s fi rst meeting seven levels of underground will be sometime in Septem- Community Design Plan parking for 263 cars and 130 ber. Proposal bicycles. Last month the board The current zoning al- Abolish the OMB (at least agreed to begin lobbying lows for eight storeys, so the in Ottawa) the councillor and city staff rezoning will have to be ap- Ottawa City Council to have the planning depart- proved by planning commit- will be debating a resolution ment conduct a study of the tee – probably in late fall. similar to the “Abolish the area west of Bronson not The DCA Planning Com- OMB” resolution passed by covered by the ongoing CDP mittee will discuss this pro- Toronto City Council earlier study for LeBreton Bayview. posal later this month. this year. Consequently, the DCA approved a motion to Bronson Avenue Road Problems Near Somerset remove the Ontario Munici- Work and Bell pal Board from any planning Board members agreed to Safety Committee mem- appeals approved by Ottawa support the work of the Dal- bers, along with St. Luke’s Council or the Ottawa Com- housie Safety Committee to lunch club volunteers and mittee of Adjustment. beef up law enforcement to concerned residents, have I should add that Kathleen deal with a growing street met with the local constable Wynne, the minister of Mu- solicitation and panhandler to discuss the recent growth nicipal Affairs and Housing, problem occasioned by slow- of drug dealing and street has invited yours truly, along downs and frequent stops of prostitution near the garage with 29 other “stakeholders” the vehicular traffi c on Bron- entrance to the Sersons- for a chat in her offi ce about son Avenue during the con- Clarke apartments. the future of the OMB later struction work this year. Possible solutions in- this month on June 19. There have also been nu- cluded removing the street Look for my report along merous examples of vehicles benches at night and install- with other DCA news next using detours inappropriately ing more lighting near the time.

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August 27-31 (for kids 4+) lo i s si e g e l / Th e BUZZ After almost a month of dragging his solar-powered car by hand across the high- ways and back roads of Eastern Ontario, a Toronto environmental activist finally reached Ottawa in May. This photo catches him on Colonel By Drive, as he pulled Sky Summer Camp at his car through the city. Despite having driven his car more than 38,000 kilometres, including two trips to St. Andrew’s Ottawa the Arctic Circle, Marcelo Da Luz was forbidden by the Ontario government from driving his hand-built automobile on the province’s roads, the only jurisdiction 82 Kent (across from the Supreme Court) where he has faced such a prohibition.

Registration open until June 30th twitter: @centretownbuzz www.StAndrewsOttawa.ca/SKY facebook.com/centretown JUNE 15, 2012 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 11 The Buzz Calendar of Events If you’re a book lover conversation, and meals. ing neuromuscular disease, your pennies (rolled or not) Lal Annual Alzheimer tion tax receipt and more! or a bargain hunter, don’t Tickets $60 from the NAC also known as Lou Gehrig’s to the concert. We’ll have Society Lecture is pleased The evening will also in- miss Devonshire School’s Box Office. A limited num- disease. Local residents are tubs ready for them as you to host Dr. Marcus Rich- clude the opportunity to “Book Bash” on June ber of evening-only tickets encouraged to participate in go into the concert. ards from university Col- participate in a 50/50 draw 15 and 16. Thousands of are also available. the Ottawa Walk for ALS at lege London, uK, in his and raffle prizes. Proceeds gently used books will be the Canadian War Museum *** presentation, “The Aging from this event contribute sold for a fraction of their *** (1 Vimy Place) on June 16 Brain - A Lifetime in the toward a great cause: aspi- original cost. Adult fiction at 11:00 a.m. (registration Lovely Ladies: Ottawa Making.” Dr. Richards will rations of a world free from & non-fiction, kids’ books, Ottawa’s “Shout Sis- is from 10:00 a.m.) Women’s Small Business discuss our aging brain and Huntington disease. Buffet specialty items. Silent Auc- ter!” choir is making a Fair and Fundraiser its consequences for health 5:30 p.m. Races 6:30 p.m. tion, BBQ, bake sale and “joyful noise” at Woodrof- *** This new special event and function. Cost of $50 To register, visit http:// live entertainment. Great fe united Church, 207 features the products and per person includes lunch huntington.akaraisin.com/ family fun! Friday 3:00 Woodroffe Ave, on June 16 The Friends of the Cen- services of more than 40 and free parking. Pre-reg- Race4aCure -7:30 p.m. and Saturday at 8:00 p.m. This concert is a tral Experimental Farm’s local women, selling every- istration is required. Reg- 9:00 a.m. - noon. Devon- benefit for Harmony House “Books for Blooms” will thing from jewellery and ister online today or call *** shire School, 100 Breeze- Women’s Shelter. Harmony be held June 16 and 17, art to furniture refinishing 613-523-4004 in Ottawa hill Ave. House is a second-stage 10:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m. In and dessert squares. or 1-888-411-2067 in Ren- Summer at the Ottawa shelter for women and their support of Friends of the This unique fair will also frew County. School of Art: Diana Thor- *** children who are survivors Farm; thousands of books be a fundraiser for Chrysa- This special presentation neycroft will once again be of violence. Jody Benjamin to buy. Building 72, C.E.F., lis House. Chrysalis House will be of interest to fam- joining us this year to teach On June 16 at the Fouth directs two choirs, one in east off Prince of Wales is a safe and secure 25-bed ily members and health- a week-long fi gure drawing Stage of the National Arts Ottawa Centre and the oth- roundabout. Call 613-230- shelter in Ottawa West. It is care professionals, those camp for adults. This is a rare Centre, Ottawa StoryTell- er in Ottawa West, and they 3276, or visit www.friend- a place where a woman can supporting individuals and opportunity to be taught by ers and 2 women produc- are joining forces for their softhefarm.ca go to protect herself and families living with demen- one of Canada’s most excit- tions present Odysseus’s second spring fundraiser. her children from violence tia, and the general public. ing and provocative artists. journey, beginning to end, It is infectious fun so come *** and abuse. To learn more about Al- The course will focus on both in a full day of epic story- and catch the bug! There will be a silent zheimer’s disease and the traditional fi gure drawing and telling featuring Homer’s This is an all-ages show. Come and enjoy the auction with many items up programs offered by the exercises more experimental Odyssey! Circe, the Cy- Bring the whole family! OrKidstra year-end Con- for bid, and a “Keep Your Alzheimer Society, visit in nature. Students will work clops, gods and goddesses Tickets are $15 (free for cert featuring KidPlayers, Eyes on Those Pies” bake www.alzheimer.ca/ottawa from a model each day. Fee: will carry the audience into children under 8) and avail- KidSingers and Kiddly- table, selling pies. or call 613-523-4004 in Ot- $390. Dates: Monday - Fri- an ancient world. Eigh- able at the Ottawa Folklore Winks! Thursday, June 21 The event will take place tawa or 1-888-411-2067 in day, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., teen storytellers will take Centre (111 Bank Street,) at 5:00 p.m., at the audito- on June 23-24 from 10-4 Renfrew County. July 30 to August 4. the audience on the hero’s Compact Music (785 Bank rium of the Bronson Centre at the new City of Ottawa quest as Homer meant it to Street,) Mother Tongue (211 Bronson, which is free Archives Building at 100 *** *** be heard, from Troy’s de- Books (1067 Bank Street,) of construction NORTH of Tallwood Drive, at the feat to Ithaca’s shores, and from choir members and at Somerset.) corner of Woodroffe and Ottawa Huntington So- Advertise your community all the points in between. the door. While no tickets are re- Meadowlands. ciety of Canada Volunteers event for free in The Buzz. This 12-hour show of- quired, a goodwill dona- For more information, present “Race for a Cure” Send your information to fers a unique performance *** tion to support OrKidstra visit www.lovelyladies.ca on June 28, 2012. Join [email protected]. experience and gives the programs would be greatly us at the Rideau Carleton Ads are subject to editing for audience the opportunity The Ottawa WALK for appreciated. The children *** Raceway for a night at the style and space. First come, to become part of a com- ALS is taking place at the have been busily collecting races! Your $50 ticket in- ﬁ rst served. munity of listeners with Canadian War Museum on Pennies for Players. A do- On June 26, 2012, from cludes an all-you-can-eat a shared cultural journey. Saturday, June 16, to raise nor has promised to match 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hamp- buffet, a free race program, 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., money to help those liv- every penny they collect ton Inn Ottawa & Confer- free valet parking/coat with breaks for stretching, ing with ALS, a paralyz- with a nickel! Please bring ence Centre, The Saroj check, a charitable dona-

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