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JULY 20, 2012 VOL. 17 NO. 7 At the heart of since 1995 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM

Ka t h r y n Hu n t / Th e BUZZ by any other name B uzz Developer’s plan for “South Central” rankles residents KATHRYN HUNT the area, renaming it “South Cen- out onto the street, the fire alarm a Neighbourhood Study a couple of tral” in their promotional materials, was pulled, and one protestor got years ago,” he said, “and even then A launch party by Toronto-based from billboards to flyers. inside the pub and close enough to around 30 percent of the people in condo developer Urban Capital, For some residents, the renam- Urban Capital developer David Wex Centretown couldn’t afford to live held at the James Street Pub on July ing – which many claim was done to douse him with glitter before be- here. And it’s only gotten worse 10, was protested by a number of without any consultation – is a step ing removed by security. since then, with more condos com- residents. It seems that Urban Capi- too far. “I won’t stomach a name “It’s not really about the renam- ing in.” Others at the protest also tal’s marketing plan has struck a raw change, and I won’t be pushed out; ing,” one of the members of Under expressed concern about the lack of nerve. where are you, city, protecting the Pressure said. “It’s more what the affordable rental units in the area. Urban Capital is described on citizens?” wrote local author rob renaming represents. It’s like a loss Urban Capital, meanwhile, says their website as “pioneers in intro- mclennan recently. of control over our own neighbour- that the new name is intended to ducing residential developments in Members of Under Pressure, hood.” He noted that no one can create an atmosphere that will trans- previously industrial or warehouse an anti-poverty group, coordinated force a new name on a neighbour- form and energize the street. “We’re districts, typically setting a trend a protest of the launch party, and hood, so what really bothers him trying to give an area a cachet that that results in a flourishing new around 70 people showed up outside is the idea that the developers can everyone hopefully will buy into. neighbourhood.” the pub with signs, sidewalk chalk, simply come in and redesign the If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. Since purchasing property and pots and pans, and a megaphone. area. He added, “If people can’t af- I guess we’ll see,” Wex said in a re- beginning to build in the Bank/ Although the protest was for the ford to live here, who cares what it’s cent interview. Gladstone area, the developer has most part peaceful, Urban Capital’s called?” Condos, pg 3 made a concerted effort to rebrand promotional materials were thrown “The sponsored ’s first bike box installed on Bay Street

KATHRYN HUNT vehicles. mal, watching for right-turning ve- ceed through the intersection, with Bike boxes have been in use in hicles. Motorists should stop behind the cyclists going first. Motorists On July 11, the new bike lanes other cities for many years: for ex- the box—not on top of it—leaving turning right on green should, as on Wellington at Bay were officially ample, Portland, OR, has used them room for cyclists. At the green light, usual, signal and look for cyclists opened. Included in the design is the since 2008. motorists and cyclists should pro- coming up on the right. province’s first official “bike box.” However, they are new to On- (While there are already similar tario drivers and cyclists. On the boxes on Laurier, allowing cyclists Facebook page of Citizens for Safe a space within the crosswalk to line Cycling, cyclists are urged to be up for left turns, they function some- patient, as many drivers will never what differently and do not impact have encountered a bike box before drivers as much.) and may not know what is expect-

e n tIntended r e to t make o it w easier n and ed. safer for cyclists to turn left onto To properly use a bike box, cy- Wellington, the green-painted area clists should enter the box from the in front of the stop line provides a bike lane when the light is red, and space where cyclists can line up stop before the crosswalk, lining up ahead of traffic and proceed into to the left if turning left and right if

C the intersection first, eliminating the turning right. When the light turns risk of being struck by right-turning green, they should proceed as nor- 2 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM JULY 20, 2012

July 20, 2012 — Vol. 17, No. 7 Letters to the Editor

Th e Why I glitter-bombed this is not the kind of com- where they plan on building her awesome kid a stable and David Wex munity my neighbours and their unaesthetic monstrosi- fun home. Or Steve, the self- c e n t r e t o w n Centretown is a great I want, and shouldn’t be to ties are vacant. That is a com- described soggy-astronaut place to live. The social, eth- anyone who has a modicum plete fiction. There are homes drug user, who comes over nic, sexual, economic and of compassion, empathy and and businesses on those very and sits on my porch and has aesthetic diversity of the self preservation. lots that will be demolished, a beer with me after work. I Buzz neighbourhood is what gives More than a quarter many of which are heritage care about these people and At the heart of Ottawa since 1995. it its vibrancy and life. If of the folks living in Cen- buildings. If we allow the I can’t fathom why more David Wex and his Toronto- tretown live in the low-in- Kingdom of Wex to demol- people don’t. These are the 101-210 Gloucester St. based Urban Capital were al- come bracket: that’s 12 per- ish buildings like the historic marginalized in my commu- Ottawa, ON lowed to continue, all of that cent higher than the Ottawa Metropolitan Bible Church nity and, as their neighbour, K2P 2K4 would end. For a community average. A monstrosity of (formerly the Metropolitan I’m not going to let some Phone: 613-565-6012 like Centretown, the gentrifi- the Urban Capital sort would Tabernacle, built in 1934) or big money Toronto asshole cation that would come about demolish the liveability of the Davidson Hearing Centre kick them out of the homes as a result of Urban Capital’s that quarter, or 7,000 people. (built in 1912), what’s next? they’ve lived in for decades, www.centretownbuzz.com projects would be devastat- The low-income rate in this Do we care so little about the just so he can make a buck. twitter.com/centretownbuzz ing. Rents will rise. Public neighbourhood is 24 percent heritage and history of our I love this part of the city facebook.com/centretownbuzz space will turn private. In- higher than it was in 2001, a community? Do we want and I will defend its unique- dependent and affordable rise that is, in part, because a community of homoge- ness. If these developers per- stores turn into Starbucks of the arrival of people who neous buildings that look sist in their invasion of our and Shoppers Drug Marts. were no longer able to afford like IKEAized versions of a community and city, be as- Centretown BUZZ Staff Social services that provide living in gentrified commu- game of Tetris gone wrong? sured that this is not the last necessary services to persons nities like Westboro, Hinton- So again, why did I you’ve seen of Glitter Man Managing editor of lower income would be burg and . And now, shower David Wex in glitter? and our “co-owned” mega- Kathryn Hunt | [email protected] pressured to relocate to “less they’re going to be met with Because he’s going to get my phone, for with great sparkle visible” areas. These effects having to move yet again? 94-year-old grandmother on comes great responsibility. Associate editor are well documented in all No. Not going to happen. social security evicted. Or Eleanor Sawyer of Canada’s urban centres. Toronto-based Urban my neighbour, a single mom The Glitter Man This is not acceptable to me, Capital insists that the lots who works tirelessly to give City editor David Gladstone | [email protected]

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(Continued from Page 1) ple, small businesses, and struction is a Phase 3, called students being forced from “Hideaway,” which will The company’s promo- the area. be built behind the second tion efforts for the area in- Some also pointed out building, between McLeod clude an overview of local that there has already been a and Catherine. businesses, with short de- movement, by residents and Last February the devel- scriptions of each, highlight- business owners, to rebrand oper also purchased the land ing independent as well as that part of as on which the James Street larger businesses to capture “the Village,” recognizing Pub now stands, with the the character of the neigh- the large number of GLBTQ intention of building a nine- bourhood. And while the businesses and residents in storey condo there, although “South Central” name and the area. The City officially according to the management logo are everywhere in the unveiled rainbow signs iden- of Heart & Crown Pubs, who marketing, Wex seemed to tifying the area at the inter- own the James Street Pub, back off on the new name sections of Somerset, James the restaurant will remain on when asked about it at the and Nepean Streets in 2011. the site in some form. launch, telling one guest Although it is certainly Despite the resistance (who was there representing not the only developer with shown on Tuesday, it’s clear the Village) that if people felt property in the area, Urban the condos are here to stay, strongly about it, the name Capital owns a large num- and the question now is on marketing materials could ber of lots on Bank Street whether the current and in- go back to Centretown. near Gladstone. Phase One, a coming residents will find a Among the people gath- 240-unit building construct- way to get along. ered outside the South Cen- ed around the original brick Under Pressure hopes to tral launch party, there was a facade of the Metropolitan hold a public forum later in nearly universal concern that Bible Church, is advertising the summer, and partner with the influx of condos would units for sale, and another other community organiza- result in housing prices building, Phase Two, is going tions to continue to advocate throughout the neighbhour- up nearby, and will have 140 for affordable housing in the hood rising, and poorer peo- units. Also planned for con- area.

TAKE ON CENTRETOWN Midsummer reflections by David Gladstone, City to live, work, and play, next south) was established and Editor to the centre of government named by Ottawa’s founder, of one of the world’s leading Lt.-Col John By, almost 200 hile Centretown countries. And we certainly years ago, with the Cen- is always a spe- play during the summer, tretown Plan (never loved W cial place, I feel with our summer music fes- by the development commu- this more during the long tivals, our many patios, and nity) being a full chapter in days and pleasant evenings the great party that is Canada the City of Ottawa’s Official of summer. We don’t think Day. Plan. of it much, but Centretown South Central vs. Cen- One protest organizer is located in a special loca- tretown —who was one of the citi- tion on the globe, almost The latest struggle to zens who participated in the exactly halfway between emerge is the opposition to occupation of 246 Gilmour the North Pole and the the “South Central” initiative 10 years ago—pointed out Equator and a few hundred by Urban Capital, Tamarack, that the challenge remains miles south of the northern and the Bank Street BIA. On to keep Centretown’s afford- limit of farmland in eastern July 10, about 70 citizens as- able housing from being gen- North America. sembled to oppose this initia- trified. While we’re a mature tive, described in the follow- Canada Day 2012—145th community—Centretown ing words: “Perfectly located edition of a national and was fully developed by about between downtown and The Centretown celebration 1890—development remains Glebe, South Central is an Captain Canada returned a major issue, basically be- up-and-coming district that is at midnight Newfoundland cause Centretown is next to poised [I thought we already Time on June 30 and joined the downtown core of Can- were!] to become Ottawa’s the thousands celebrating ada’s capital city. Interest in next great “hood.” With mul- Canada’s 145th birthday, intensification and redevel- tiple condo developments complete with flypast and opment of our late 19th cen- [what about affordable and fireworks. As always every- tury blocks is constant, not market-rent apartments?] one enjoyed, smiled, and cel- unlike the summer struggle bringing in a hip [sic] urban ebrated our great country and between the warm, humid, population, the area is seeing its capital. and cool, dry air masses. De- an influx of retailers, restau- City Council takes a sum- velopers have to contend not rants, and other high-appeal mer holiday just with strong community businesses that are slowly The July 11 meeting of opposition to redevelopment turning this quiet street [re- City Council was held in the of our low- and medium- ally?] into a hot downtown former Nepean City Hall as profile neighbourhoods, but destination.” the Council Chamber is be- also (as loyal readers may The absence of any men- ing rewired. The next meet- remember from last month) tion of affordable housing ing will be towards the end with geologic limits on for residents with modest of summer. The decision on building heights. incomes was criticized at the 246 Nepean is, of course, an However, with the long- rally as was the use of the unwelcome sign that the fight standing national policy that term “South Central” in place to keep Centretown a great— the Parliament Buildings of Centretown. The facts and affordable—place to live should be a prominent sym- are—as loyal BUZZ read- remains a challenge. bol of our great country, Cen- ers know—that Uppertown tretown remains a great place (Centretown followed to the 4 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM JULY 20, 2012 Modern, socially respon-

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By Meg McCallum caters to a range of circum- can’t control where smoke Manager, Membership and stances, providing affordable will travel in an apartment JULY 1 - SEPTEMBER 2 Communications homes for singles, seniors, building,” says tenant Jean Centretown Citizens Ottawa families and friends. Beaudry. “That’s why we Corporation For those paying market pushed for a non-smoking Drop-In Choir rent, choosing CCOC means policy. CCOC is testing it Sundays 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM his fall, downtown making a socially responsible at Beaver Barracks first, and Ottawa will see the choice. Your rent dollars go we hope that it will expand T opening of 94 more toward a progressive organi- to all buildings over time.” Children’s Art-Based Drop-In affordable green rental zation and get reinvested in Not only are all common All ages. Sundays 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM apartments. Beaver Bar- affordable housing. “We’re areas non-smoking, but all racks is located in Cen- more than a landlord,” says of the units as well. Keep- tretown, next to the YM/ Brown. “CCOC is a caring ing with the healthy theme, YWCA and the Canadian community of individuals – CCOC uses environmentally Museum of Nature, and staff, volunteers and tenants friendly products for clean- close to schools, shops and – who participate actively in ing and maintenance, and services. Phase One opened Centretown issues like Res- low VOC (volatile organic in the winter of 2010 with cue Bronson and the Cen- compounds) paints and seal- 160 units in two buildings tretown Community Design ants to keep pollutants and at 464 Metcalfe and 160 Plan and speak up to promote dangerous chemicals to the Argyle. Phase Two (a sev- good local transit, safe and lowest possible levels. en-storey building at 111 accessible sidewalks, local Playing their part in a Catherine and 18 stacked food and affordable recre- lower footprint townhouses at 100–200 ation.” Tenants and commu- Green features built right Victory Gardens Private) nity members participate in into the fabric of a building will bring the site total to volunteer committees, lend- make it easy for residents to 254 new residences. ing their voices to the run- leave a smaller imprint on More than a landlord ning of the organization. the planet. But if individu- Beaver Barracks was de- Let’s get green als don’t take care to make veloped by the Centretown “Beaver Barracks has the changes in their own lives WWW.STLUKESOTTAWA.CA Citizens Ottawa Corporation largest residential geother- then all those green aspects 760 Somerset West, Ottawa, ON 613-235-3416 (CCOC), a non-profit land- mal energy plant in Canada,” won’t reach their full poten- lord that owns and operates says Gord Lorimer, architect tial. “Getting tenants involved over 50 properties across with Barry J. Hobin and As- really makes the difference,” . They use sociates. “A high perfor- says Natalia Snajdr, CCOC’s a mixed housing model, with mance building envelope full time green facilitator. an assortment of market rent, and energy recovery ventila- “Green education programs, below market rent, and rent tors ensure that energy use is signage, and informative geared to income. “We be- kept to a minimum, while a workshops help to build an lieve in diverse communities green roof and rooftop mini- atmosphere that promotes and that our properties should mize water runoff, reduce participation.” When sign- reflect the neighbourhood heat island effect, and are a ing their new lease, tenants around them,” says board great place for tenants to put are asked to sign a green president Calinda Brown. their green thumbs to work.” covenant, where they make a That means that they make Nothing was left out—with personal commitment to use it possible for low-income Energy Star appliances, low- the environmental practices earners, as well as people flow water fixtures, durable that make sense for them. facing challenges such as and low-maintenance finish- With bike parking and two health, abuse, or addiction es and energy efficient light- Vrtucar parking spaces, Bea- problems, to have their ba- ing, Beaver Barracks is truly ver Barracks makes it easy, sic right to secure housing a great example in green de- convenient, and fun to lead a met. They have partnered up sign. green lifestyle. with support agencies which A healthy place to call provide the services neces- home For information on rent- The sky’s sary to support independent With so many efforts ing at Beaver Barracks or living for some tenants, in- to make Beaver Barracks a any other CCOC property, cluding wheelchair users, for healthy place for the planet, contact info@ccochousing. example. With everything CCOC’s members voted org or visit www.ccochous- the limit! from bachelor units to three- to make it a healthy place ing.org. bedroom townhomes, CCOC for people to live too. “You August 27-31 (for kids 4+)

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LEFT: The Mayor hosted a Community Leaders’ Breakfast June 25th with Ray Sullivan (CCOC Non-Profit Housing Corporation), Jordan Charbonneau (Centretown Citizens Community Association), myself, Mayor Watson, Rosemary Tayler (Nanny Goat Hill Community Garden). Eric Darwin (Dalhousie Community Association), Eleanor Sawyer (Jack Purcell Recreation Association), Sean Darcy (Plant Pool Recreation Association), Michael Powell (Dalhousie Community Association) and Michelle Perry (WalkOttawa). BELOW: On June 23rd the City of Ottawa officially re- opened the new Piazza Dante Park at Booth and Gladstone. The park was originally created with the help of the Italian- Canadian Community as a Centennial project. The rehabilitated park now includes more seating, statuary, granite columns paying tribute to the cultural heritage of the area, and a splash pad in the middle of the piazza.

ABOVE: June 16th was our Annual Minto Park Yard Sale, which has become a popular feature for both sellers and collectors of treasures and collectibles. Proceeds form the table rentals were donated to WISE, the Women’s Initiatives for Safer Environments, Valerie Collicut, Executive Director. Thanks to all of those who took part, and helped to make these events so successful. Best wishes for safe and healthy summer holiday. 6 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM JULY 20, 2012

BACKYARD BEAT Behind the scenes on Canada Day

type of celebration. A per- Our police officers go fect mixture of clothing that through a mix of emotions is breathable in hot summer throughout Canada Day de- weather but flows enough to pending on what they come dance and enjoy a meal on across. I began my after- one of our many downtown noon shift with a photograph patios. alongside a young boy on There are certainly fewer Wellington Street, followed by Const. Khoa Hoang clothing options available to by a knife fight between Ottawa Police Service police officers, who are re- two individuals who had too quired to look like walking much to drink. yellow pylons, easily seen Alcohol interdiction is ou haven’t lived in in large crowds. Extra radios the key to ensuring overall Ottawa until you are brought in from neigh- safety, because the more al- Y celebrate Canada bouring police agencies, and cohol we stop people from Day downtown. Every year a command centre is set up drinking in the early hours, our city unites in a massive reminiscent of something the fewer problems we’ll celebration of our country from Star Trek, with all the have to deal with as the night

Pe t e r Be n i n g e r / Th e BUZZ and everything that makes technology available today. progresses. us Canadian. We are a gov- Emergency plans are By 10:00 p.m. an esti- Fireworks light the sky over on Canada Day. An estimated 90,000 ernment town, typically checked and double checked mated 90,000 people have people gathered on the Hill to watch the display, with thousands more watching conservative in nature, ex- before the first morning made their way to Parliament from the streets and riverbanks. Photographers Peter Berenger and Lois Siegel cept on July 1, when streets briefing of our emergency Hill to watch the fireworks were able to catch these glimpses of the show. are closed to vehicular traf- response units. Officers and and thousands more flood fic and the music doesn’t emergency personnel are onto the streets to catch a stop until the sun rises the bussed in to keep downtown glimpse. It’s a beautiful mo- following day. available to pedestrians. Sev- ment as couples, friends, and Months before the day, eral ambulances are strategi- families are reminded how the Office of the Chief of cally placed and arrest trans- truly fortunate we are in the Police sends out a memo to portation vehicles are mobile Nation’s Capital. all officers letting them know in closed-off areas. Long after the fireworks they are working Canada As the first families make end and all the bars have Day. No excuses; we will their way to Parliament Hill closed, the last police officer need every officer we can get to enjoy the morning concert, leaves our command centre on this day! RCMP officers have been at 5:00 a.m., just in time to For the most part, Cana- securing the Hill in prepara- see the cleaning trucks take da Day is a great celebration tion. On the other side of the to the streets and maybe en- and an opportunity to show river, Gatineau Police and joy the sun rising during the off some national pride. But their partners have secured drive home. some participants take it too the water and bridges that Planning for this event far, some cannot control their connect our core to Quebec. takes a full year but it wasn’t alcohol intake, and some The Canadian Military until I became an officer simply enjoy causing grief conducts one final check of that I appreciated the over- for others. So we ask that their equipment as Prime whelming pressures associ- our police officers take noth- Minister Stephen Harper ar- ated with it. I’m proud of the ing for granted and stay safe rives and our downtown com- work that everyone does to while ensuring the safety of mand centre is now in full put this show on year after everyone else. swing, ensuring the safety of year for all of our families to Most Ottawa residents well over 100,000 guests at- enjoy. I’m proud of our offi- begin their day by finding tending one of four different cers who ask their families to the right red and white outfit, celebration locations: down- spend Canada Day without something that can withstand town, Petrie Island, Kanata, them so that they may spend the rigorous rituals of this and . the day with you. Lo i s Si e g e l / Th e BUZZ Local small press celebrates 19 years in print

by Kathryn Hunt and rob alone, above/ground press hastain, Fenn Stewart, Kath- ets featured are well known cations so far, the press has informal but influential Peter mclennan has produced limited-edi- ryn MacLeod, Sarah Man- in the Canadian experimen- been fortunate to be able F. Yacht Club writing group, tion poetry chapbooks by gold, Stephen Brockwell, tal arena. This book brings to be part of a number of which has been described as ttawa author rob three Governor General’s Jay MillAr, Robert Hogg, together examples of their early publications by now- “in line with what the 1970s mclennan is a Award winners—Phil Hall Paige Ackerson-Kiely, Rob work and gives the reader established writers, includ- Montreal group the Vehi- O proud resident of (including a section of his Manery, Monty Reid, Ken an insight into what is hap- ing Stephanie Bolster, Gil cule Poets were; a grouping Centretown (just ask him, award-winning Killdeer, Norris, Lea Graham, Ben pening on the small-press McElroy, Stan Rogal, Na- of writers who originally or go find a copy of Ot- as well as a collaboration Ladouceur, Dennis Cooley, scene.” talee Caple, Stephen Brock- formed through defining tawa: the Unknown City, he did with Australian poet Hugh Thomas, Camille Mar- Part of the aesthetic of well, Michael Holmes, Clare themselves and their group which he wrote for Arse- Andrew Burke), George tin and Shannon Maguire. above/ground press has Latremouille, derek beau- by what they weren’t.” nal Pulp Press in 2008.) Elliott Clarke and Robert In 2003, Groundswell, closely followed mclen- lieu, Pearl Pirie, Jay MillAr, Appearing at the launch He’s also a major figure Kroetsch—and other titles a “best of above/ground” nan’s own interest in en- Marcus McCann and Anita party will be several readers in the city’s literary scene. by Kingston’s first poet lau- collection, was published couraging and showcasing Dolman. launching new and recent This August 9, he will be reate Eric Folsom, and Pulit- by Broken Jaw Press, to ac- a combination of emerg- Other Ottawa literary titles, including Shannon celebrating 19 years of zer Prize-winning American claim. New Hope Interna- ing and local Ottawa poets, groups and initiatives con- Maguire of St. Catharines, publishing local and na- poet Rae Armantrout. tional (UK) said in a review: alongside more established nected with mclennan and ON, and Ottawans Cameron tional literature though his The press has also pub- “[S]ubstantial. . . There writers from across Canada, above/ground have been Anstee and Marilyn Irwin. small press above/ground, lished works by Marilyn is some enlightened work the United States and other the Ottawa small press book The doors will open at 7:00 with a launch party at the Irwin, Amanda Earl, Barry coming from Canada at the parts, and in introducing fair, organized by mclen- p.m., with the readings to Mercury Lounge (56 By- McKinnon, derek beaulieu, moment, and this book gives new writers to the local nan, which takes place twice begin at 8:00. ward Market.) Michael Blouin, Deanna a rich array of contemporary community. a year at the Jack Purcell Over the past 18 months Young, Lisa Robertson, j/j poetry . . . Some of the po- Through over 650 publi- Community Centre; and the JULY 20, 2012 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 7 The Gouda Life by Kelly Brisson Individual Peach Crumbles Preheat oven to 400. each season, which with Cinnamon/Cardamom Place halved peaches cut side up on a bak- comes a close sec- Whipped Cream ing tray. P ond to Christmas In a small bowl, mix the oats, flour, brown on the excitement scale, is sugar, cinnamon and salt until combined. finally ramping up in On- Ingredients: Add the melted butter and yogurt and mix tario! 6 ripe but firm peaches, sliced in half, pits until a dough-like substance is achieved. Though I’m all too famil- removed Crumble and pile the mixture on top of the iar with the many pleasures ½ cup rolled oats peach halves and place in the oven for 15- of biting into a perfectly ripe, ½ cup all purpose flour 20 minutes or until peaches are tender and sweet and fragrant peach and ¼ cup brown sugar crumble is golden brown. letting its juices dance and ¼ tsp cinnamon While peaches cook, pour the whipping dribble from mouth to chin, generous pinch fine grain salt cream into a large bowl and add the syrup, chin to throat, sometimes you 3 tbsp butter, melted cinnamon and cardamom. Using an electric just want something a little 2 tbsp plain, unsweetened yogurt beater (or a whisk if you’re feeling manly), more gussied up. beat the cream until stiff peaks form. I want to share a tantalizing ½ cup heavy whipping cream Remove peaches from oven, move to serv- dessert that’s simple enough 1 tsp maple syrup ing tray and top with whipped cream. to make for one or two, but 2 pinches cinnamon If desired, you can drizzle with honey or pretty enough to share when 2 pinches ground cardamom extra maple syrup. your friends and loved ones pop in for dinner or a snack this summer. These individ- ual peach crumbles with cin- namon/cardamom whipped cream are rustic and unfussy, needing little attention and even less skill. They allow you to spend your time where it matters most, enjoying the sunshine, sipping cold drinks and relishing the company of friends. The peaches are bright, tart and juicy while the spiced crumble and whipped cream are warm and inviting like a hug. “Purveyor-powered”: the Preston Farmers’ Market

bourhood since the Loeb on Booth Street closed in 2006. The farmers’ market fills a much-needed niche when it comes to locally-grown pro- duce.” Live musicians play at the markets (on July 14 it was the young rock band Full Tipped Sleeve) and patrons are en- couraged to “buy a plate and Kelly Butler of Helios Farm, the market manager. circulate” at the Farmers’ (Photo by Taline Bedrossian) Breakfast. The Town Fryer food truck is also on site. Creating sustainable con- nections between producers and consumers is a big part of the market’s ethic, as is skill sharing. A booth is home to weekly workshops and les- sons provided by volunteers by Kathryn Hunt more, courtesy of local farm- and food would not be a part on anything and everything, ers, producers, and artisans. of the new venture, the ven- from bike tune-ups to wine ince the middle of Patrons can browse dors were disappointed but making to Ayurvedic facials. June, the new Pres- through the stands, do their by no means discouraged. “We are particularly S ton Farmers’ Mar- weekly groceries, and check They banded together to proud of the community spirit ket has been providing out the market’s “draws,” form their own market, so that brought this market back residents of Little Italy which include sweets from there would still be a place to life, that drives everything and surrounding neighbour- Suzy Q Doughnuts, soaps for vendors to sell local, about it, and inspires the Colleen Forer of Yummy Cookies (Photo: The Ottawa Citizen) hoods with access to a di- etc. from Purple Urchin, fresh vegetables and fruits. “Community Matters” booth verse range of goods and and fresh eggs from Beking It’s “purveyor-powered,” that each Saturday features Hand-crafted Fruit Wines goodies in the parking lot Eggs. run by volunteers from a skills-share presentation,” No added sulfites of Il Postino, at the cor- The market is a true com- among the vendors and com- said Pam Kapoor, the mar- 45 minutes from Ottawa ner of Preston and Louisa munity effort. Early this year, munity. ket’s media volunteer. Streets. the Preston Street BIA decid- Food blog FoodiePrints The market will run each Exit 28 off the 416 1595 Lindsay Rd. The Preston Farmers’ ed to cancel its own farmers’ notes that “while Preston Saturday until Thanksgiv- Oxford Mills, ON K0G 1S0 Market comes to life every market, and switch to hosting Street is home to brick and ing. Anyone interested in be- Sat 11-6 Sun 12-5 Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to a more crafts-oriented mar- mortar ethnic stores and ven- coming a vendor or learning 2:00 p.m., with fresh produce ket, Il Mercato, which sells erable Luciano’s for meats, more is encouraged to get in Buy the bottle or the glass and meats, hand-roasted cof- items such as handcrafts, an- cheeses, and specialty Italian touch. www.BlueGypsyWines.com Complimentary tastings fee, sweet treats, handicrafts, tiques, and furniture. products, there hasn’t been [email protected] Like us on Facebook woodwork, jewellery, and On hearing that produce a grocery store in the neigh- Tel: 613-698-7685 Follow us on Twitter 8 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM JULY 20, 2012 REPORT FROM THE HILL Dental health is vital Full reversal of refugee health Ontario needs an oral health policy cuts essential by Paul Dewar, MP countries such as persecution The government said that Ottawa Centre and armed confl ict. They ar- the cuts to IFH are necessary rive in Canada often having to ensure that the coverage y colleagues and received limited to no medi- refugees receive is the same I welcome the cal treatment. as what Canadians receive. M federal govern- As a result of the cut- However, the government’s ment’s recent announce- backs to the IFH, some ref- own fi gures show that the per ment that they are partially ugees and asylum seekers capita cost for refugee claim- reversing their decision to may not be able to access es- ants under the IFH program cut health care services to sential medications for con- is only about 10 percent of refugees, specifically those ditions such as epilepsy or the average per capita health who are sponsored by the inhalers for asthma. Health and social services cost for government. However, this experts have said that the Canadians. While it’s true Ca n a D i a n Ce n t r e F o r Po L i C y aLternatiVes reversal does not go far cuts could lead to deaths and that prescription drug cover- Maija Kagis asks: which would you be more likely to hire? Dental care has social enough, as people who fall will increase social, health age is not part of basic pro- as well as health implications. outside this category will and fi nancial costs to Cana- vincial and territorial health still be ineligible or will dian society as a whole. For insurance plans, most low by Maija Kagis do these kids not have a great system. Children who live only receive care in urgent instance, as some refugees income Canadians do benefi t deal to smile about, but they in a family earning less than or essential cases. will not be receiving preven- from free prescription medi- hink about a tooth- also grew up poor and didn’t an adjusted $20,000 a year The cuts to the Federal tative care, they will be more cation through provincial ache—just for a have the same access as are eligible for dental treat- Interim Health Program likely to end up in emergen- drug care plans. T second, not too middle class kids. This can ment. One wonders what (IFH), a program which pro- cy rooms. Analysis of health My colleagues and I long. What do you do? Call have a far-reaching impact those families eat. But the vides temporary health bene- care funding shows that pre- were inspired to see doctors, your dentist? Suffer? Hope on their lives. Landing a job kids who do have a need for fi ts to refugees until they are vention of health problems nurses and Canadians from it goes away? becomes tricky: if they smile curative dentistry, fi llings or eligible for provincial health is more cost-effective than across the country come to- Young Amy, a child in they reveal an ugly mouth; if extractions (but not caps or coverage, are mean-spirited, treating conditions that have gether to protest the cruel second grade, has four teeth they don’t, they are assumed braces) may access a dentist inhumane and divisive. They worsened unnecessarily over cuts to refugee health care. pulled, one in each quadrant to be sulky. through the program. aim to pit Canadians against time. Eight national health profes- of her mouth. The dentist Although community The public health depart- a vulnerable group of peo- Canada has tradition- sional groups continue to call says to her, “It must hurt.” health centres have spoken ment of the City of Ottawa ple, and fuel misinformation ally welcomed people from on the government to com- Amy’s response: “Teeth are for years about including carries out screening clin- about the plight of refugees around the world and pro- pletely reverse the cuts. supposed to hurt.” dental policy in primary ics at all Ottawa community and other protected persons tected those fl eeing human New Democrats and The Association of On- health care, making at least health centres. From those who arrive in Canada. rights abuses. Cuts to the health professionals across tario Health Centres suggests preventive and fi rst level screening clinics, children Legitimate refugees and IFH undermine these basic the country will continue to that oral health care should dental care available to ev- can be referred to dentists or claimants come to Canada values. They deny a group fi ght for the full reversal of be a part of OHIP. We all de- eryone, dental health policy to the Healthy Smiles pro- with little or no fi nancial of people the opportunity to cuts to the Interim Federal serve good oral health care, seems to be entangled in a gram. means. They are fl eeing ter- fully participate in our soci- Health program. and good teeth for as long as complex web of testing and The Ontario Oral Health rible conditions in their home ety. possible. No child in public rules. Alliance is supporting a post- school should expect that her Like health services, den- card campaign that encour- teeth will always hurt. tal services are the responsi- ages the province to support Oral health is not a popu- bility of the provinces. In emergency dental treatment lar area of primary health 1971. Saskatchewan intro- for adults. It can be found at care. Fears about dentists duced a dental therapist pro- this URL: http://tinyurl.com/ and pain can keep people gram, that not only trained postcard-campaign. Ontario away, and often the impor- dental therapists but also sent Health centres support the tance of oral health is over- them into schools across the campaign and, meanwhile, looked. But aside from the province. The Saskatchewan are working in our commu- health risks of oral diseases, Dental Association opposed nities to improve the oral often the appearance of one’s the program. In 1987, a new- health of children. Do visit mouth is one of those im- ly elected Conservative ad- your local centre when the mediate identifi ers of social ministration closed down the hygienists are present! position. Wealthier folk gen- program and fi red the 400 erally have perfect, and these provincial dental therapists, This column is a col- days blinding white, smiles. despite research showing laboration between the Cen- People on social assistance or that the program, with thera- tretown and Somerset West with lower incomes, mean- pists in the schools doing Community Health Centres while, may receive emergen- basic oral health and fi lling, (CHCs). They provide a full cy dental care but nothing was eminently cost effec- range of health and social toward what is considered tive and actually prevented a services to individuals and “cosmetic” care. Many sim- huge amount of later dental families. Through leadership ply do not have a dentist and disease. and support, they foster the rely only on emergency and The province of Ontario active participation of indi- costly dental care. has instituted a program viduals and groups in a com- Often, a person with ter- called Healthy Smiles. All mon effort to build healthier rible teeth is afraid to smile. children are screened when communities. It’s very likely that not only they fi rst enter the school Free Dental Screening Schedule

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Source: The City of Ottawa Health Services: http://ottawa.ca/en/health_safety/ healthcare/dental_all/#P60_3356 JULY 20, 2012 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 9 Centretown Citizens Community The BUZZ, Association July Report briefly pact immediate neighbours Centretown. and the neighbourhood as Heat wave continues a whole. According to our Seniors Committee draft CDP, low-rise infi ll The CCCA’s Seniors Temperatures have soared this summer. The Ot- is considered to be build- Committee met on Friday, tawa Humane Society has issued a reminder that ings four storeys or less and July 6 to discuss the possibil- even on a relatively mild day, temperatures in by CCCA President Jordan More generally, we’d like is permitted on single and ity of doing a series of arti- parked cars can become dangerous in a matter of Charbonneau to thank all the volunteers consolidated lots. Infi ll de- cles on condo fees and taxes minutes. Opening or lowering the windows does from the CCCA and else- velopment can be detached, in Centretown. Committee little or nothing to slow this process. For more information on where who helped to make townhouses or multiple unit members agreed to gather in- With only hot air to breathe, a dog’s normal cool- the contents of this report, our involvement in the Minto residences or “house form” formation and work toward ing process—panting—doesn’t work. A dog can contact us via the informa- Park Sale a resounding suc- commercial buildings. a fi rst article on this subject withstand internal body temperatures of 40°C for tion provided at the end of cess. We couldn’t have done On June 29, City plan- for the August edition of The only a few minutes before brain damage or death this article. it without you! ning staff issued an invita- BUZZ. There was a good can occur. If you see an animal that may be suffer- tion to residents of Somerset turnout at the meeting, in- ing from heat exhaustion, and the owner can’t be Minto Park Sale Centretown Community Ward and several other ur- cluding some new members, quickly located, enlist the help of a parking atten- Councillor Diane Hol- Design Plan ban wards to provide input and the hope is that others dant, security guard or nearby police offi cer, or call mes’ Minto Park Sale was The CCCA has learned to a study of infi ll develop- will join in the fall. the OHS at 613-725-1532. a great success! From 8:00 that the Centretown Commu- ments in their neighbour- a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, nity Design Plan (CDP) may hoods, focusing specifi cally Next CCCA Board Meet- June 16, the park was full of be approved earlier than was on heights and setbacks. If ing and Summer Gab ‘n’ Increase in bottle-recyling break-ins people enjoying the sale on a indicated at the public meet- you have been impacted by Graze Events beautiful day. Many took part ing we held on the matter on infi ll developments over the As mentioned last month, Nobody with a heart has an issue with curbside in the various events, includ- May 30, possibly as early as past several years, City staff our Board is taking a break pickup of returnable bottles. If we put the box out, ing the CCCA’s BBQ, plant August 23. We are request- is inviting you to contribute for the summer and plans it’s by the road and in the public domain. sale and electronic waste ing that the City provide the to this study by allowing to meet next in September, But in the past few months competition among drop-off. At our bake sale, fi nal CDP document at least City staff to have access to though, should the need arise, collectors has gotten out of hand. Collectors are proceeds from which will be two weeks prior to its con- your property. You can do a meeting will be scheduled trespassing into back yards and going into sheds. used to install games tables sideration by the Planning so by sending an email to before then. Instead, for the It’s not just one person either; it’s multiple collec- in Minto Park, Centretown- Committee. We urge CCCA [email protected] by months of July and August, tors per day, many days of the week. Some respect ers snapped up the home- members and Centretowners July 27. If you know of oth- we will be holding our an- your wishes if you ask them to stay off your proper- baked goods (thanks to the with an interest in this key ers who might be interested nual Gab ‘n’ Graze events, ty and wait for garbage day, and some don’t. Those volunteer bakers from the issue to check our website in this study, please pass this which are an opportunity for who don’t are subjecting women and the elderly to Trees and Greenspace Com- (www.centretowncitizens. message on to them. all residents of Centretown verbal abuse and are suspected of vandalism. Call- mittee!) and pushed the total ca) for further developments The CCCA is also inter- to gather informally for food ing the police has resulted in smashed windows and funds raised for the project over the summer or to con- ested in your feedback on and conversation at a local slashed tires on Florence. close to the $1000 mark. As tact the co-chairs of our this subject, specifi cally what establishment. There will always be people who choose to forgo a result of these fundrais- Planning and Development you consider to be good use Our next Gab ‘n’ Graze the pocket change and recycle their returnables. ing efforts, over $200 will Review Committee for fur- of infi ll and examples where will be held on Tuesday, There are always going to be bottles to fi nd in the be donated by the CCCA to ther information (see their infi ll has had a less than posi- August 21, starting at 7:00 thousands of blue boxes in Centretown. Women’s Initiatives for Safer contact information later in tive impact on the neighbour- p.m. More details will be an- A group is engaged in trying to fi nd out how this Environments (www.wiseot- this article). hood. We want to know your nounced closer to the event. has affected you. Send your stories to blueboxs- tawa.ca) and hundreds more Following the public thoughts on low-rise infi ll in We hope to see you out as we [email protected]. They have ideas, but they need will be used by the commu- meeting held on May 30 and Centretown. The CCCA is enjoy each others’ company. your input. nity association to contribute further discussion within the hoping to submit comments Don’t worry if you’re not a back to the community, most CCCA, we submitted to the to the City to enable the de- CCCA member: you can sign An editorial cartoon notably to continue to inform City a few key issues that we velopment of a thorough and up at the event for just $5! residents about the upcoming believe should be priorities reasonable infi ll policy to be Centretown Community De- for consideration when revis- used for future development Contact Us sign Plan (see the “Planning ing the CDP, including reduc- in Centretown. You can sub- You can keep up to date and Development” section.) ing height potential, retain- mit comments by email to on events in Centretown by We’d like to thank Hart- ing residential (as opposed the co-chairs of our Planning subscribing to our email mans YIG and Loblaws for to mixed use) designation in and Development Review newsletter (contact us at their contributions to the certain areas, and several is- Committee: Judy Forrest ccca@centretowncitizens. BBQ. Both institutions have sues raised by participants at ([email protected]) ca), following us on Twitter donated for several years the May 30 meeting. You can and Rob Dekker (dekker. (twitter.com/CentretownC- now, proving that they are fi nd our submission at www. [email protected]). CA) or visiting our website good corporate citizens and a centretowncitizens.ca. The CCCA would appre- (www.centretowncitizens. vital part of our community. ciate hearing any thoughts ca). We would also be happy Note that the leftover BBQ Input for a New Low-Rise you or your friends and to hear from you on anything food was delivered to the Infi ll Study neighbours have on this or Centretown-related! Centretown Food Bank. Infi ll developments im- other development issues in By r o n CL a i r o u X

Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa Centre

Here to help you!

Community Office 411 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 204 Ottawa, ON K2A 3X9 T: 613-722-6414 | F: 613-722-6703 [email protected] www.yasirnaqvimpp.ca fb facebook.com/yasirnaqvimpp | tw @yasir_naqvi 10 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM JULY 20, 2012

Good Food Markets to Building a Healthy Community bring fresh, local produce to Good Food Market at Rochester Heights urban communities Open to all! Sunday, July 15, 12-2pm Monday, August 27, 4-6pm by Rosemary Tayler tion with these market times. neighbourhoods, and inform- In front of Rochester Heights Community House, 299 Christina Marchant, Di- ing everyone about our Good Rochester Street he Ottawa Good rector of Community Health Food Box Program.” Shop for your fresh fruits, vegetables and dried Food Box and Cen- Promotion and Early Years A unique feature of the goods at an affordable price. 55 Eccles Street tretown Community for the Health Centre, com- Good Food Market at Nanny Ottawa, ON, K1R 6S3 T For more information, please contact Janelle Vandergrift at Main: 238-8210 Health Centre are collabo- mented, “We are encouraging Goat Hill is that it is acces- [email protected], (613) 238-8210 ext. 2254 Medical: 238-1220 rating with Nanny Goat the neighbourhood to come sible by bike or bus and by www.swchc.on.ca Hill Community Garden out, buy fresh vegetables and foot. There will be parking (at Bronson and Laurier fruit and meet neighbours. for bikes but not for cars. In- Avenue West) to offer two Good Food Markets are stead, this market will reach pilot markets this summer. community-driven markets out to the 3,000 people liv- PROVINCIAL AFFAIRS The community garden is that sell top quality, afford- ing in town houses, homes, hosting these markets, one able produce. We think that housing co-ops and high Anti-bullying act becomes on Saturday, July 28, and this project will build com- rises within the surrounding one on Saturday, August munity, help feed families, three- or four-block radius of 25, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 and increase our overall level the community garden. law in Ontario p.m. of health.” Diane Holmes, councillor The Anti-Poverty/Hun- The Good Food Market for Somerset West, pointed ger Project, which includes at Nanny Goat Hill is one out: “I am delighted that cars by Yasir Naqvi, MPP for all. Some will say that bul- representatives from com- of four pilot markets across are not the major method of Ottawa Centre Promoting understand- lying is a part of human na- munity health centres across the city. The other sites are transportation to this market. ing and respect is especially ture and that eliminating it the city, is collaborating with Michele Heights, Rochester The community building that n June 5, 2012, important for students who altogether is unrealistic; but, the Good Food Box Program Heights and Sandy Hill. goes on at such a local level Bill 13, the Ac- are lesbian, gay, bisexual kindness and compassion are to bring fresh, affordable Natasha Beaudin, the is a vital and sometimes for- O cepting Schools or transgendered (LGBT), just as much a part of our produce to neighbourhoods Good Food Box Coordinator gotten aspect in Centretown. Act, passed into law. The who we know are too often character, and empowering where they might not be stated, “This summer there Somerset West Ward houses record books will show it the target of homophobic these qualities through our available and where farm- will be two market events at people with diverse cultural, passed with a vote of 65 to and transphobic bullying at schools is key to addressing ers’ markets are not viable each of the four sites with the economic and educational 36, supported by two par- school. bullying. That is why the because sales are too low to intention of learning from this backgrounds. This diversity ties in the Legislature. But We heard from people all legislation is just one part of cover farmers’ costs. experience. We are grateful is a benefit to everyone and record books never do tell across the province that it is a comprehensive action plan Fresh vegetables and fruit to be working with Ottawa allows for a valued testing the full story. important to support students to deal with bullying and will be brought in through the Public Health, and other de- location for this Good Food The real story of the Ac- who want to establish a group make a lasting difference in Good Food Box program and partments of the City of Ot- Market concept.” cepting Schools Act is that like a gay-straight alliance in the lives of our children. made available under a cano- tawa to make these markets For more information Ontarians stood up for what their school. We also heard For example, the ac- pied stall set up in a small happen. We anticipate we on the Good Food Box pro- is right. The Act was writ- it is equally important for tion plan is bringing mental parking lot across from 570 will achieve our goals of en- gram, go to www.Ottawa- ten by government, but it students to give these groups health support workers into Laurier Avenue W. Free lem- livening the communities in GoodFoodBox.ca was brought to life by every names that are meaningful schools to give students the onade, cookies, raffle, face which the markets are held, individual and organization to them. If they want to call support they need when and painting and live music will helping to bring healthy, who shared their thoughts them a Gay-Straight Alli- where they need it. The Min- also be featured in conjunc- fresh affordable food into on the legislation and how it ance, a Rainbow Club, Born ister of Education has also could be made better. When Equal, Anti-Homophobia directed Ontario’s Curricu- students, educators, and par- Alliance or any other such lum Council to report back ents spoke, our government name, they should be able to on strengthening equity and listened. As a result, the Act do so in any school, in any inclusive education princi- tackles the issue of bullying school board. With the pass- ples and bullying prevention in schools head-on and puts ing of the Accepting Schools strategies across the curricu- into legislation what every- Act, now they can. lum, and ways to support this body has been thinking all It’s not for us at Queen’s learning in our schools. along: bullying is insidious Park to tell students how to With the passing of the and painful; it is wrong and name their clubs, and it’s Accepting Schools Act, On- we have to do more to pre- also not up to schools and tario students and parents vent it. school boards to ban stu- know that we take bullying Working together, we dents from using the words seriously. Our government will. The passage of the Ac- that matter to them. As long will never stand by when cepting Schools Act will as their club names support a there is more we can do to help to create safe, inclusive positive school environment better support our students and accepting schools and and don’t contradict the Ca- and their success inside and support all students to grow nadian Charter of Rights and outside the classroom. and reach their full potential. Freedoms, students have the For more information The Act creates legal obliga- freedom to name them what about safer schools in On- tions for school boards and they wish. This is one of the tario, visit www.ontario.ca/ schools to prevent bullying, many ways the Accepting education or contact me at issue tougher consequences Schools Act empowers stu- my Community Office at for bullying, and support stu- dents to stand up and speak 613-722-6414. dents who want to promote out in support of respect and understanding and respect tolerance for others.

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View our rate card at centretownbuzz.com JULY 20, 2012 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 11 The Buzz Calendar of Events Dundonald Park is full your choice of a wide va- where visitors will get an op- Ottawa, and discover the festival—takes place August Registration 10:00 a.m.; of community activities riety of teas. Reservations portunity to celebrate, learn, fantastic selection of craft- 17-26, with the parade tak- walk 11:00 a.m. this summer, hosted by the are required. and savour Turkish hospi- brewed beer available right ing place on the 26. Events An estimated 1.5 million Centretown Community Sunday Theatre tality, culture, heritage and here in the National Capital throughout Pride Week will Ontarians have, or are at Health Centre (CHC), in Parks Canada is proud cuisine. Visitors will be able Region! Sample mouth- celebrate Ottawa’s queer risk of developing, kidney collaboration with a vari- to launch another season to browse and buy Turk- watering culinary creations community. Schedule, lineup disease. There is no cure— ety of community groups of Theatre on the Veranda. ish products, souvenirs and offered by our artisanal and more: www.capitalpride. patients incur a lifetime of and organizations. These From July 8 through August handcrafts, participate in eateries, from comforting ca dialysis or the wait for a life- activities bring people into 19, as you enjoy our signa- activities for children, view and delicious street food to saving transplant. the park almost every day ture afternoon tea service, many authentic demonstra- craft beer-inspired gourmet *** This September, people of the month, in an effort actors will transport you tions and performances, sam- tapas using locally grown in the Ottawa area are com- to increase park use by back to an important period ple Turkish cuisine, and do ingredients. Use our festi- The 3rd annual Walk- ing together for the Give the the local community. On in history. much, much more. For more val pairing menu to expe- 2Hear will take place on Gift of Life Walk to increase the schedule: free yoga on One hundred years ago information, or to register for rience our suggested craft September 22. It will be in awareness of kidney disease Wednesday evenings and World War I was looming the free Turkish dinner, visit beer and artisanal food Vincent Massey Park and and organ donation, while Sunday mornings, line and and this year’s play imag- www.ottawaturkishfestival. pairings, or be adventurous will consist of a 5km and raising funds for The Kid- folk dancing on Friday ines how the War of 1812 com. and create your own! 8km walk. ney Foundation of Canada. nights, Centretown Movies seemed to political players This year’s festival stage This will be a family fun You can help people in your screenings on July 27 and in Ottawa at the turn of the *** features a program designed day with live music in the community who are affected 28, gardening workshops, last century. to entertain and inspire. Our bandstand, BBQ, face paint- by kidney disease by partici- Early Years programs for English shows: every Sun- The Game of Love and speaker series, focusing ing, craft and bake tables, and pating or donating to a local kids, and meetups, games day at 1:00 p.m.. French Chance runs from July 26 on craft beer and artisanal the list goes on.\ walker. and picnics for adults, shows: 3:00 p.m. Reserva- to August 26 in Strathcona food, will include experts We are a non-profi t, self- Because of the continued and more. Visit www.cen- tions are required and we Park. 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