The OSCAR l November 2019 Page 1 THE OSCAR www.BankDentistry.com 613.241.1010 The South Community Association Review l The Community Voice Year 47, No. 10 November 2019

A future Windsor Park Fieldhouse?See story on pages 4 and 5.

A possible design for a new Windsor Park Fieldhouse. ILLUSTRATION BY LAURA URRECHAGA COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, November 6, 12:00 Doors Open for Music - The Cello Donate to the Old Ottawa According To Dall’Abaco, Southminster Wednesday, November 6, 13:30 “Eat, Drink, Write” with Jennifer South Community Fund Cockrall-King, Sunnyside Library Saturday, November 9, 9:00- Southminster United Christmas Bazaar OSCA is participating in the 2019 GCWCC 13:00 Campaign! Saturday, November 9, 9:30- Frosty’s Fair Christmas Bazaar, Trinity The Government of Workplace Charitable 14:00 Anglican Campaign (GCWCC) helps to provide financial support Saturday, November 9, 19:00 Rideau Chorale Presents Carmina Burana, to Canadian charities such as OSCA. You can choose to Southminster United Saturday, November 9, 10:00- May Court Club Christmas Craft Fair, donate to OSCA through the Old Ottawa South 14:00 May Court Club (114A Cameron Ave.) Community Fund. Monday, November 11, 19:00- Garden Club-Resources for identification VISIT OLDOTTAWASOUTH.CA/DONATE TO 21:00 & management of insect pests, Firehall FIND OUT HOW TO SUPPORT YOUR Wednesday, November 13, Doors Open for Music - Songs Of COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION! 12:00 Sacrifice, Southminster United PLEASE NOTE THAT ANYONE CAN DONATE AT THE LINK ABOVE. THEY DO NOT HAVE TO BE GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES. Wednesday, November 13, Leonardo’s Excursions into Mathematics, 18:30 Sunnyside Library Thursday, November 14, 18:30 Your Digital Legacy with lawyer Diana Tebby, Sunnyside Library Saturday, November 16, 16:30 Music at Trinity presents La mélodie Christmas Craft française, Trinity Anglican Wednesday, November 20, Doors Open for Music - My Spanish Show 12:00 Heart, Southminster United Friday, November 22, 11:30- Seniors’ Lunch Bunch, The Firehall 13:30 Sunday, November 24, 10:00- OSCA Craft Show, The Firehall 16:00 Tuesday, November 26, 19:00- OSCA Public Meeting on the Fieldhouse 20:30 at Windsor Park, The Firehall Wednesday, November 27, Doors Open for Music - Night on the 12:00 Town, Southminster United Wednesday, November 27, A Retrospective Look at the Power of 18:30 Natural Products, Sunnyside Library Sunday, December 8, 10:30- OSCA Breakfast with Santa, The Firehall 12:30 To see the latest listings, go to the online calendar at www.oldottawasouth.ca Page 2 The OSCAR l November 2019

BUSINESS BEAT Axes to grind By Erik van der Torre condo building. They get to stay. And to please, please enforce zoning and have to go check it out at least once although perhaps the bobcats might building rules. The result? Very little. at some point. But it doesn’t strike Noel’s Landscaping – zoning issue have been a temporary eyesore, it’s It is still there, and next to no changes me as the kind of place that I will be I had to rewrite and edit this section hard to argue that Noel’s use of the were made. And there are several frequenting more than once every few several times. This is the kind of issue space is somehow worse than having examples like this all throughout our years. that is hard not to get angry and/or a parking lot full of second-hand cars. neighbourhood. So dozens of residents dismayed about and it’s tempting to And it seems unlikely that the garage pleading and arguing for the City to Chez Anh closed? go off on a bit of a rant. And I will would have undertaken the kind of hold developers accountable and make Just before the OSCAR submission anyway, but I tried – and failed – to beautification that Noel’s did. And sure that planning and zoning rules get deadline, the editor, Brendan, notified keep it somewhat brief. what hurts for Noel’s is that although respected has no effect whatsoever, me that it looks like Chez Anh – the So here’s the situation: back in the the Councillor’s office had offered to while apparently parking a few bobcats pretty awesome Vietnamese spot on spring, Noel’s Landscaping and Snow help file a zoning exemption so they is enough for the city to shut down a the corner of Sunnyside & Seneca Removal set up a somewhat unique could stay in business, the landlord business. – has closed its doors. There’s no business on the parking lot of Garage decided they didn’t want to proceed So the end result is that Noel’s has notice on the door and no news on Plus Auto Centre. The plan was simple: with that. closed. Which will likely mean that the their Facebook page, but it certainly sell basic landscaping needs such as Now, don’t get me wrong, I realize lot will soon start filling up with cars looks like the place is not closed for mulch, gravel, pea stone, etc. and at the renovations or just temporarily. I have same time have a small office where to admit that I am a bit surprised that one could get landscaping advice and/ neither a burrito place nor a cheap, or talk to Noel’s about doing smaller good quality Vietnamese hole-in-the- and larger landscaping jobs. And if you wall can survive on a corner so close ask me, the benefits were multiple. Not to Carleton. Now all that remains is only did they provide a unique service Milanos... and product in OOS, they also cleaned up the part of the parking lot they set Cylie Artisans Chocolatiers up in by painting the office, and they Let’s end on a high note, with a completely redid the landscaping at new business that I will likely be the front of the property. In addition, frequenting many many times a year: later in the summer they did some the chocolate store I wrote about a few guerilla landscaping and cleaned up the months ago is going to be open any day abandoned and extremely sad looking now! After several months of invisible planters in front of the West Coast (interior?) renovations, the outside Video building. So, all in all a win-win, Cylie Artisans Chocolatiers at 1071 Bank St is opening in November. facade of the old WAG spot got a huge right? Well, not so fast. facelift in mid-October, and according As it turns out, the property they PHOTO BY BRENDAN MCCOY to their Facebook page, Cylie Artisans subleased is not zoned for this kind of that if there is a zoning issue, then that again, and it seems unlikely that the Chocolatiers are set to open in business. Which came to light when a should get resolved. And arguing that, beautiful landscaping at the front will November. Judging by the outside, resident complained to the City about “well, the business might not be legal, see much upkeep. But at least the rules this is going to be more than just a Noel’s setting up shop. Apparently but it’s better than what’s there now” were followed! chocolate store, and anytime I see the they were unhappy the way the bobcats is a very slippery slope and probably And in the future, once a developer word “patisserie” I get pretty excited. looked parked at the front of the not a good idea. But what makes me so ends up buying the lot, the city will So it looks like Cylie will, in addition property when they were doing the angry is that based on one complaint make sure that the parking lot will be to beautiful chocolates, be offering work to get the business opened. And the City shut down a creative idea, and gone and an amazing condo building baked goods as well, and given the this citizen complaint led to the City what for all intents and purposes was – that does not conform to any of the space, I wouldn’t be surprised if there taking action and telling Noel’s that an improvement of a lot that doesn’t existing zoning rules – will surely be will be a sit-down area to enjoy a hot they cannot operate their business as fit Bank Street all that well to begin built in its place. beverage alongside the chocolates and the zoning doesn’t allow for it. This in with. One complaint and the City patisseries. and of itself is somewhat interesting, as sprung into action and shut everything Axe throwing! the kind of business that is there now – down. Now if only Noel’s had been Although they had only opened ¡Órale! a garage – would never get permission a developer! Then they would have somewhat recently, Form Furniture has Let’s end on two high notes! Just to operate on a main street if they were had nothing to worry about. Many closed its 1165 Bank Street location. after the submission deadline, a source to apply for zoning now. So the zoning residents and neighbours of the huge, As I mentioned in a previous Business told me that the original Happy Goat of that lot is grandfathered. Which and hugely inappropriate bunkhouse Beat, Form is owned and operated by location at Bank & Sunnyside is not seems reasonable. But that doesn’t at 177 Hopewell Avenue have spent former OOS furniture store Mikaza, in fact going to stay a Happy Goat, mean that the garage gets shut down hundreds of hours fighting and and as far as I know, they will continue but is going to be turned into a small and the parking lot gets filled with a complaining and arguing with the City to operate at their City Centre Ave. Mexican eatery! I am really excited location. about this location turning back into Given how long the former Milkface/ a restaurant as it seemed like such a Comet Comics (1173 Bank Street) waste to have that professional kitchen Out of the cold... space has now been sitting empty, I just sitting there, waiting to be used. For every winter coat purchased was frankly somewhat surprised to in November, we will donate hear that a new tenant has already been Business Beat is a monthly feature

Cochrane Photography Cochrane $5.00 to help support the found. So what’s going to open at 1165 that highlights new and existing Bank Street? Well, if you guessed an businesses in Old Ottawa South. “Out-of-the-Cold” hot suppers axe throwing business, you would have Opinions are my own. If you know sponsored by Southminster been right. of any new businesses opening up United Church... and you will To be honest I am not quite sure or want to share your thoughts about feel warm all over. what to think or say about that. I am existing businesses, send a note to: sure many people will be excited that [email protected]. the space won’t be occupied by yet another hairdresser or furniture store, Erik van der Torre has lived in Old but it’s hard to predict how many Ottawa South with his wife and locals will get excited about an axe three sons for over 10 years. He is throwing place. And I have to admit I a member of Hopewell Avenue PS’ am somewhat on the fence on this one. Parent Council and OSCA’s Traffic As the reigning Pirate-Camping-Axe- & Safety Committee. 1136 Bank Street, Ottawa ON K1S 3X6 613-730-9039 • theclothessecret.com Throwing-Champ, I imagine I may The OSCAR l November 2019 Page 3

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Project SANDbox at Hopewell AvenueA for Public Accessibility, School N for Natural Play because just five years ago the same and D for Drainage. School Council shared leadership on Over this past summer, our team another massively successful yard submitted two grants. The City of renewal campaign on the large and Ottawa Minor Capital Grant program tarmac yards, and we are able to awarded us $7,500 and TD Friends of learn from their success. The School the Environment awarded us $10,000. Council is represented on our team So with a few other contributions, by extraordinarily dedicated parent and the school council’s forethought School Council Co-Chair Daphne to begin dedicating money to this Dumbrille. Our project is smaller in project a few years back, we have scale than the previous yard project $51,750 toward our $125,000 goal. and we hope to achieve the entirety of Our team is planning a full season our vision with the help of our school jam-packed with exciting fundraising community and the wider Old Ottawa events, including an online auction, South community. The school yard trivia night, and dance-a-thon. We are is open to community members in using social media to spread awareness off-school hours, providing another and a fantastic Vancouver-based oasis off-Bank for young children to platform called CHIMP to run our engage with nature. We have created online fundraising campaign, which many ways for people to connect and automates receiving donations, while contribute. See the links below. providing tax receipts instantly. Our initiative has had a particularly Virginia Asante is a Hopewell PS special track record on which to build parent and OSCA Board Member.

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The Hopewell Avenue Public School kindergarten yard iced over in the winter. Full Service Real Estate By Virginia Asante yard and the process to implement a playground development. It was not When my son started JK at Hopewell long before our two person team grew exponentially, stacked with equally Barry Humphrey Avenue Public School, I was five Sales Representative months pregnant with a one year old dedicated parents and school staff, in tow, so kindness from Hopewell Fran Morrison, Tarah Hunter, Katie DO YOU LIKE SAVING MONEY? parents during pick up and drop offs Hession, Daphne Dumbrille, Jill Total meant the world to me. It encouraged Anderson, Melissa Snyder, Christine FULL SERVICE includes: me to engage more deeply with the Harris, Madison McPherson, Adam ✔ MLS® and Realtor.ca Websites community by volunteering. So after Jacques, and importantly the incredibly ✔ Personal Website ✔ Professional Photos 3 my son was born in December 2017, motivating and motivated school Commission% ✔ Open Houses principal, Martina Sherwood. (Includes both Listing and I chose to spend my few hours of ✔ Selling agents commission) Together, we all noticed that the Market Updates “me time” each week at the Ottawa ✔ Lawn Signs Carleton District School Board kindergarten yard needed an upgrade. sponsored workshop on naturalizing Parents could relate; when we dropped school play grounds. It was not entirely off our young children each morning, surprising since I had recently returned the yard was either flooded or iced from developing infrastructure projects over. The winter months wore on, and SOLD in West Africa, leaving a career as a the structure continued to be off limits. FOR SALE management consultant at Canadian When it started to warm up, the lack PENTHOUSE $389,900 Pacific Consulting Services (CPCS) of drainage left our kids soaked each GLEBE Penthouse 1035 Bank St ALTA VISTA 710 Coronation Pvt. – a consulting firm based based just day. Sand is fun but the lip between the over the Canal in and doing paved pathway and sand was growing, amazing things for people all over and a dangerous tripping hazard the world, but especially in Africa. created in its wake. The yard serves The series of six weekly workshops close to 200 kindergarten students each was at Immaculata High School day and about 16 preschoolers from the SOLD SOLD and it was where I met like-minded daycare. Hopewell parent, Stephanie McNeely. We reached a consensus to pursue OVER $450,000 OVER $3 MILLION An infrastructure professional and the goal of developing a new ELMVALE ACRES Colson Ave BILLINGS BRIDGE Rockingham Ave naturalist like me, we were inspired by kindergarten yard by summer 2020. We the ideas the Evergreen Consultants had many meetings to plan, engaged presented. Our children would balance with the wonderfully responsive school [email protected] on logs! Our children would seek board, and conducted kindergarten stakeholder engagements, out of View My Website: and hide in wood huts! Our children 613.230.8888 613.296.6060 Direct www.BarryHumphrey.ca might even learn to harvest rainwater which we learned the kids want to run, under the shade of a majestic maple! jump, hang, sneak, sit and climb. No PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DOESN’T HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE! While we dreamed, we also gathered surprise there. Then, the name Project Over 30 Years of Experience and Knowledge information about the state of the SANDbox was born with an acronym Not intended to solicit Sellers or Buyers on contract. that captured our vision: S for Shade, Page 4 The OSCAR l November 2019

NEWS Public meeting on the future of the Windsor Park Fieldhouse

OSCA Public Meeting on the Future of the Fieldhouse at Windsor Park Tuesday, November 26 7:00 - 8:30 pm At the Firehall (260 Sunnyside Ave.)

The Windsor Park Fieldhouse. PHOTOS BY MICHAEL JENKIN lot by our residents, it is primarily us, who are Board members, to designed to serve a much wider explore potential options to improve By Luc Pellerin and pm to get your views and ideas on the catchment area than our community, the fieldhouse, to consult with Michael Jenkin future of the Fieldhouse at Windsor and caters to events and users from all City officials and to hold a public Park. over the city. consultation to get your views on Windsor Park, on the other hand, is renewing the fieldhouse. Once this We are looking to get your ideas and Some background our principal community park and is work is done, we will report to the views For a few years, the OSCA Board designed to serve Old Ottawa South OSCA Board to discuss whether the OSCA is holding a public meeting has discussed the potential of with its wooded green space, tennis fieldhouse merits changes and new in Michael Jenkin Hall at the Firehall improving the facilities at Windsor courts, wading pool, children’s play investments, and if so, what should (260 Sunnyside Avenue) on Tuesday, Park. While Brewer Park is used a areas, outdoor ice rink and playing they be. The Board will consider our November 26, between 7:00 and 8:30 fields. The park contains a rather run- recommendations early in January down fieldhouse near the entrance at and decide on next steps and its role Belmont Avenue which supports the in pushing for changes and new wading pool activities in the summer. investment. OSCA also uses the fieldhouse for #GivingTuesdayCA events at the park, for storage and to Some preliminary options support rink operations during the After consulting with City officials winter. The fieldhouse also serves as a and examining the building, we changing room and includes two small came up with two potential options TUESDAY, washrooms. to improve the Fieldhouse and better DECEMBER 3, support community programming at 2019 The problem Windsor Park. OSCA is launching a While Windsor is a well-used and attractive park, few investments have a) Renovating the Fieldhouse been made in recent years. Further, This would be a renovation of campaign as part of with facilities in the community at the existing building on its current capacity (e.g. Firehall, Hopewell footprint. It could include: improving #GivingTuesdayCA! School), or in the process of being HVAC systems for indoor air quality reduced in size or closed (e.g. and thermal comfort, renovating Southminster Church, St. Margaret washrooms, retrofitting a kitchen with OSCA'S GOAL: Raise $2000 Mary Church), the effective use of an external counter for catering, and for a new stove for our After- recreational space in our community is adding exterior lighting and power becoming a key issue. The fieldhouse outlets to support outdoor events. Four program and to help presents an opportunity to expand community programming at Windsor Advantages fund our annual After-Four Park, but in its current form and The renovations would extend the Turkey Dinner! condition, it is not well suited to the life of the building, make it better task. suited to play its current role and #GivingTuesdayCA The Fieldhouse is very small (about better support outdoor activities and 1,000 sq. ft.) and poorly laid out to community events at the Park. For more information and support indoor activities and outdoor events. The facility has no windows, Disadvantages to donate, please visit poor indoor air quality and aesthetics, The modest footprint has no www.oldottawasouth.ca/donate and is mostly known for providing potential for indoor programming, minimal access to its dilapidated layout constraints in the building limits washrooms. The building is at least 50 effective use of the space, washrooms

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potential costs involved. Continued from pg. 4 Disadvantages unknown structural or building High cost. envelope issues could lead to escalated Cost: $880,000 - $1,600,000 costs, and while the renovation would improve support to outside events, Let us know what you think there would be only a limited ability to about this opportunity to improve support outdoor programming beyond programming capacity at Windsor its current level. Park at the meeting, or submit your Estimated Costs: $180,000 - views online if you can’t come on $360,000 November 26.

b) Rebuilding the Fieldhouse In the context that community spaces This more ambitious option would to conduct programming are at capacity entail demolishing the existing or declining, we need to ensure that structure and building a new fieldhouse we use our existing facilities, such as over the same site. However, a new Windsor Park, to the fullest. So, in fieldhouse could double the current addition to your views on a Fieldhouse footprint to about 2,000 sq. ft., provide renewal, we would also like to learn better access and include expanded (Above) The interior of the dilapidated Windsor Park Fieldhouse washrooms. about the types of new indoor and facilities such as: larger washrooms (Below) The skate change room/storage room. outdoor programming you would like and changing areas, exterior storage to see at Windsor Park. If you can’t facilities for outdoor programming and come to the public meeting, please events, a large indoor activity room, consider submitting your ideas online, a staff/community meeting room, and and filling in our on-line survey form at a commercial-grade kitchen with a www.oldottawasouth.ca/Windsor servery for outside events. Luc Pellerin and Michael Jenkin are Advantages OSCA Board members. A new build can be designed to meet the specific needs of the community which could include: better access to washrooms and storage facilities, infrastructure to support outside events and programming, catering capabilities at the park, capacity to expand indoor programming all year round, and providing additional community meeting space. A new build also facilitates compliance with current safety and accessibility standards, energy efficiency objectives and provides better certainty over the

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NEWS Fall Fest celebration enjoyed by all

The ever-popular Bouncy Slide. PHOTOS BY SARAH CYBULSKI OSCA staff members Katherine Boisvert and Christy Savage. By Winnie Pietrykowski like raffles, games, and amusements Thanks Volunteers for Fall Fest include: such as the Fish Pond for kids, face Thank you to the many volunteers Luc Pellerin, Winnie Pietrykowski, On Sunday, October 6th OSCA painting, and the ever-popular Bouncy and business donors who made Shehryar Sarwar, Dan Osborne, Amelia celebrated its annual Fall Fest in Slide. There was a food tasting contest, OSCA’s annual Fall Fest a success. Brodkin, Stephen Wasteneys, Jamie Windsor Park, one of Old Ottawa BBQ, cotton candy stand, and yummy We couldn’t have done it without you! Weiler, Zach Robillard, Aaron Phillips, South’s (OOS) favourite landmarks. cookies and date squares. Live music Business donors include Tracy Arnett Aideen Reynolds, Aicha Ben-Nassar, The weather was cool for early October by Gentlemen of the Woods provided Realty, The Rowan, McKeen Metro, Brenda Lee-Heilmann, Adrian Vezina, with the odd light shower but the a pleasing and entertaining backdrop The Belmont, Black Squirrel Books, Shawn Menard, and Kerry Duffy. energy and enthusiasm of the crowd with their soothing renditions of Hillary’s Dry Cleaning, Panago Pizza, more than made up for the crisp grey country/folk and rock favourites. Life of Pie, Barley Mow, Bridgehead, Winnie Pietrykowski is a longtime day. Families and neighbourhood Needless to say a good time was had The Senate Tavern, Bank Street resident of OOS, a community friends celebrated the harvest season by all! Dentistry, Shoppers Drugmart, and activist and an OSCA Board Member. with popular traditional attractions Enbridge.

Enjoying our first “iGen” bench

Holding up signs reading “WE SAT TO CHAT” OSCA Board Members Christine Franklin and Anna Cuylits were joined on the new bench by SWOOS Member Catherine Read and OSCA President Richard Slowikowski. Standing behind them were OSCA Board Member Sue Neill, local resident Lida Malinowski, OSCA Executive Director Christy Savage, City Councillor Shawn Menard and City Engineer Francisco Gómez-González. The new bench is near the bus stop at the corner of Bank Street and Hopewell Avenue. The bench, installed October 21st courtesy of the ’s Older Adult Plan, is in recognition of Ottawa’s inaugural Intergenerational Day. Residents are invited to have a seat and chat, and to connect with neighbours of different generations! The OSCAR l November 2019 Page 7

SENIOR WATCH OLD OTTAWA SOUTH The Strong Woman Program: Lifting women to better health bone density, strength and balance through weight training. Word of mouth from past participants is fueling the expansion. If you think this appeals to you, the next session at $20 for 24 hours instruction starts in January.

Senior Watch Old Ottawa South (SWOOS) is keen to locate programs that help foster the health of seniors. What courses have you been involved in (OOS or nearby)? Could you help provide feedback about the relevance/ cost/scope/location of these programs for building seniors’ health (both male and female)? Meanwhile, pickle ball anyone? This is offered at the Firehall on Wednesday and Friday (1:15-3:15) for the low A Strong Woman class at the RA Lifefit Centre. PHOTO BY CATHERINE READ drop-in price of $3! By Catherine Read (1997), as women age, we lose muscle and add interest. Our teacher is peppy mass and muscle strength; our aerobic and amusing but very patient with the Send your comments or suggestions Do you have concerns about capacity, bone density, balance and foibles of each participant. about this article or relevant osteoporosis, arthritis, dwindling flexibility also decline. At the same In the RA’s experience (they have exercise programs to Catherine at upper body strength or poor balance? time, women tend to increase fat mass been running the Strong Woman [email protected]. The next Are you keen to keep hefting your and glucose intolerance, as well as to Program since April 2018) many of SWOOS meeting is at the Firehall on grandchildren, groceries or suitcases experience an increase in depression the women who complete the 12-week November 6 at 7:00 pm. around? Are you feeling that you lack and sleep problems. Sound familiar? To program are keen to continue gaining physical exercise and spend far too add to this sickening scenario, women strength. Hence, programs entitled much time on the couch? Do you want start to lose bone density and bone “Stronger You,” “Stronger You 2” as Catherine Read is a longtime resident an organized program to keep you quality from around the age of 25, and well as “Stronger You Yoga” have of Old Ottawa South and member of on track and motivated? Do you lack this rate accelerates post menopause. been added to their offerings at varying SWOOS, currently building muscle confidence about joining a regular Thus, older women are losing about prices. It seems that women are buying with a Strong Woman course. exercise class? Are you put off by 1% bone mass a year. According to Dr into the idea that the aging process muscle-bound men displaying their Nelson aerobic activity is great but is can be reversed, and they can increase alarming tattoos as they strut around not sufficient to halt bone loss. the gym? 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CHRISTY’S CORNER Giving and volunteering in our community Christy Savage, OSCA annual Christmas turkey dinner for Coordinator has been known to Executive Director the After 4 program children. Since torture us with her famous baking. 2012 we (the Firehall and you, Many clients and children complain the members of our community) of the smells reminding them of Fall Fest have also been showing we care by home ☺. With so much activity and Another successful Fall Fest has holding/participating in our annual use of the stove, after 9 years it’s come and gone. “Breakfast with Santa” where we just not up to snuff and needs to be Thank you to all who came to serve up pancakes to the community replaced. celebrate with us, we had another and convince Santa to come visit in All told, we’re launching a wonderful turnout despite the exchange for donations to the Ottawa #GivingTuesdayCA campaign to rainy weather. Thank you also to Food Bank – who do such wonderful raise $2,000. By clicking on our “Gentlemen of the Woods” for great It’s that time of year, this year our things all year long and especially donate button you can choose to music. annual Christmas Craft Show will over the holidays. We also collect donate to # GivingTuesdayCA A special thank you goes out to take place on Sunday, November donations for Empathy House each Campaign. We hope you’ll help our sponsors: Tracy Arnett Realty, 24th 10:00 am – 4:00 pm. Get your year before the holidays. us. If you instead find a wonderful The Rowan, McKeen Metro, The holiday shopping done early, if We felt it was an excellent time cause you want to be involved in and Belmont, Black Squirrel Books, you’re like me, or do some last- to be part of something bigger with you’re inspired by the concept of Hillary’s, Panago Pizza, Life of minute shopping and find inspiration #GivingTuesdayCA. #GivingTuesdayCA, feel free to give Pie, Barley Mow, Bridgehead, The with our local artists and artisans. Launched in 2012 there are now back in whatever way you’re moved Senate, Bank St. Dentistry, Shoppers more than 60 official country-level to. There are many campaigns, and and Enbridge. Volunteer needed with records movements around the world. many ways to get involved. We couldn’t have done it without maintenance experience The most important thing about you!! Speaking of volunteers – we need #GivingTuesdayCA is getting the Upcoming Winter Program Guide a volunteer to help us organize word out, celebrating all the ways and registration – first week of #GivingTuesdayCA – Tuesday, our documents as we look toward that we can do good things by giving December December 3rd, 2019. All Day changes with the new Ontario Not- back, and it’s a great way to engage Look for the winter guide the first Long!!!! for-Profit Corporations Act (ONCA). with our own community. week of December in this OSCAR We’re gearing up to participate We want to ensure we have all of our Mark your calendars – this year and online. We’ve been hard at work in Giving Tuesday 2019 and we’re records maintained and categorized Giving Tuesday will be held on creating new programs and working beside ourselves with excitement. appropriately. While we have all of Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019. with instructors to continue with the Why? Because #GivingTuesdayCA the documents we need, and plenty OSCA is participating with a high calibre programs they already is all about giving back and finding of policies, bylaws and procedures, campaign to raise $2,000 for our provide our community. Sarah ways to do so, even finding a cause we’re hoping to connect with annual turkey dinner, and a new stove Cybulski, OSCA Program Director, close to our own hearts. someone who has some experience for our kitchen. has been working with other staff Giving Tuesday takes place the and/or knowledge with modern Every day our staff cook snacks and doing her own research into Tuesday after Black Friday and records maintenance practices to and meals for the After 4 children, programs across the country to bring Cyber Monday. It’s a way for all help us determine the best way to we also use the kitchen for activities all of us some new and exciting of us to remember that we can also categorize and store our documents. and cooking camp in the summer. programs for all ages, and events. share some of our own wealth (which If you’re a records management Those who come to the Firehall Don’t forget to get your guide in isn’t always about money). We can person and you’d love an opportunity for programs – whether it’s the your OSCAR or look for it locally in donate our time, find a cause, stretch to volunteer with your community cool down coffee club, or fitness, stores, and online. beyond our own comfort zone to association please contact me Christy art, social groups or events – are educate ourselves and others. Savage at [email protected] often found to be congregating in Christmas Craft Show 2019 – For over 12 years now the Firehall the kitchen. Quite often, Katherine Sunday, November 24th 10:00 am staff have given back with our Boisvert, our Preschool and Child – 4:00 pm

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OSCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT Dropping the Second Shoe … By Richard Slowikowski, capital projects in the community that have been leading OSCA’s efforts OSCA President deliver new programs or services to regarding the potential renovation of local residents. the Windsor Park Fieldhouse. A report

There are two simple and secure has been created outlining potential In the September and October issues ways to donate to OSCA’s Community options and costs which has been of OSCAR, the first shoe dropped. Fund and get a tax deduction receipt. presented to our local Councillor There were articles and advertisements The Community Fund participates in (Shawn Menard) and City officials. informing you about a major milestone the Government of Canada Workplace Feedback from them to date has been for our Community: the launch of Charitable Campaign (GCWCC), also positive so it is time to begin directly OSCA’s Community Fund (our known as the United Way Campaign. consulting the residents Old Ottawa registered charity). OSCA’s original Park. At this early stage, your ideas This means you can donate to the OOS South for your ideas and views. You charity, the Firehall Development have maximum influence so come on Community Fund within the GCWCC. can read more in the article which Luc Fund, was limited to redevelopment out and tell us what you think. Alternatively, you can donate directly and Michael have written in this issue of the Firehall. To meet current needs As you can see, there is a lot going to the OOS Community Fund by of OSCAR. and opportunities, OSCA had to revise on at OSCA and we need you to be visiting our website at oldottawasouth. OSCA is holding a public meeting the various official documents and involved. If you want to help build ca/donate. in Michael Jenkin Hall at the Firehall get approval for our new Community your community, please contact Christy The second shoe is dropping this (260 Sunnyside Avenue) on Tuesday, Fund, which is larger in scope. Savage, OSCA’s Executive Director at month… potential renovation of the November 26, between 7:00 and 8:30 Donations to the new Community [email protected]. Windsor Park Fieldhouse! p.m. to get your views and ideas on Fund might be used, among other I hope you have a great day. Luc Pellerin and Michael Jenkin the future of the Fieldhouse at Windsor things, to support new or expanded

A message of appreciation for Seniors Day

Kids working on a banner. PHOTO BY DARCY MIDDAUGH

By Lida Malinowski 5-12) posted some handmade red from 10:30 am -12:30 pm, they could resources and pamphlets to inform balloons with messages of appreciation drop in as part of the ReGeneration seniors on a variety of matters in such On October 1st, National Seniors Day, for the seniors (i.e.: “seniors are program, to socialize and meet others, areas as walkability, housing for older OSCA may have started a new tradition awesome,” “we appreciate their or join in with kids to read or do arts adults, social connections, and health. with an intergenerational flair, to show wisdom,” “seniors rock!”). The After- and crafts. The Seniors Lunch Bunch Old Ottawa South Seniors wish an appreciation for the difference Four and Breakfast Club Programs will be hosting a lunch on November to say “Thank You” to all those who older adults make in our community. baked delicious muffins and yummy 22, from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm, ($12 were involved in making this such a Children from various programs got chocolate brownies to enjoy with per lunch). Also, we can all soon special event for seniors in OOS, and involved to make it a special day for coffee/tea and fruit. look forward to sitting on the new brightening a dull and rainy October seniors in our community. While getting to meet one another, Intergenerational Bench at Bank and 1st, with uplifting messages, cheerful Seniors who attended the event at and enjoying the baked goods, Hopewell, where we can pause a artwork, and tasty treats. the Firehall found a very welcoming seniors had the opportunity to peruse while to enjoy the sights and sounds of It was a great way to celebrate setting to get to know their neighbours, information booklets and pamphlets of Old Ottawa South. In addition to the National Seniors Day in our and to have informal chats about interest to seniors, as well as numerous information, food, and companionship, community, and build a sense of issues of the day, updates on seniors’ articles published in the OSCAR by seniors had a chance to win some belonging, all with the enthusiastic initiatives, all while enjoying the SWOOS (Senior Watch Old Ottawa prizes too. participation of the children, and artistic work and culinary treats done South) since its inception in May This event was organized by OSCA organizers. by various children’s programs. 2018. Seniors also had the opportunity OSCA’s Pre-school and Child Program A large, colourful, and welcoming to sign up to be part of some of the Coordinator, Darcy Middaugh, with Lida Malinowski is a longtime “Happy Seniors Day” banner was front SWOOS initiatives – walkability in the the involvement of Christine Franklin, resident of OOS, and (according and centre, and painted by preschoolers neighbourhood being one area. co-founder of iGenOttawa and member to the children) one of the wise, (ages 2½ to 4). The artwork looked Seniors also learned of some of SWOOS. Anna Cuylitis, chair awesome seniors… who rocks! spectacular! The Breakfast Club (ages upcoming activities: on Thursdays, of SWOOS, provided many good Page 10 The OSCAR l November 2019

THE OSCAR 260 Sunnyside Ave, Ottawa Ontario, K1S 0R7 NEXT DEADLINE: FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 15 www.oldottawasouth.ca/oscar ISSN: 0715-5476 The OSCAR is published eleven times per year. Upcoming deadlines: November 15 (December issue); December 13 [email protected] (January issue); January 17 (February issue); February 14 (March issue); March 20 (April issue); April 17 (May issue); May 15 (June issue); June 12 Editor: Brendan McCoy [email protected] (July/August issue); August 14 (September issue) Layout and Design: Bess Fraser Business Manager: Susanne Ledbetter [email protected] Advertising Manager: Gayle Weitzman [email protected] 613-730-1058 To book an OSCAR ad (not classy ads) call Gayle at 613-730-1058 Volunteer Proofreaders: Maura Giuliani, Mary Low, [email protected] Kathy Krywicki, Scott Valentine, Roger Williams The OSCAR is printed by Winchester Print. The Old Firehall Ottawa South Community Centre The OSCAR is a community paper paid for entirely by advertising. It is published by the Old Ottawa South Community Association Inc. (OSCA). 260 Sunnyside Ave, Ottawa Ontario, K1S 0R7 Distribution is free to all Old Ottawa South homes and businesses. It is also e-mail: [email protected] available at selected locations in Old Ottawa South and the Glebe. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily of The OSCAR or OSCA website: www.oldottawasouth.ca OSCA. Contributions should be in electronic format sent by e-mail to: PHONE 613-247-4946 [email protected]. All submissions will be acknowledged by Monday To Thursday 8:00 am - 9:00 pm e-mail. The Editor has the final say about style, format and content. The Friday 8:00 am - 6:00 pm OSCAR Editorial Policy, and Guidelines for Submissions, are available on the OSCA website. The OSCAR is available online at www.oldottawasouth. Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ca. Some articles will be posted on the OSCA website. Sunday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

WHAT’S THAT NUMBER? WHAT’S THAT NUMBER? FOR DISTRIBUTION INQUIRIES, E-MAIL: [email protected] Ottawa South Community Centre - The Old Firehall 613-247-4946 The OSCAR thanks the following people who Ottawa South Community Association (OSCA) 613-247-4872 613-580-2940 brought us to your door this month: Lyra Evans, English Public Board Trustee 613-913-1695 ([email protected]) Shelley Lawrence, Catholic Board Trustee 613-978-2644 ZONE A1: Kathy Krywicki (Coordinator), Mary Jo Lynch, Kim Barclay, Community Health Centre 613-233-4443 Élie Cantin Nantel, Carrol Robb, Becky Sasaki, Sam and Aila McNeill- CARLETON UNIVERSITY McKinnell, Christy Griffin, Rob Wong. ZONE B1: Ross Imrie (Coordinator), Zoe Walters, the Montgomery family, CUSA (Carleton U Students Association) 613-520-6688 Claire and Alex Gammon, Erika, Maria & Gabriela. Graduate Students Association 613-520-6616 ZONE B2: Craig Piche (Coordinator), Sandra Garland, Pat Eakins, Community Liaison 613-520-3660 Steve Mennill, Claire and Alex Gammon, Gillingham-Murray family, Leslie Athletics 613-520-4480 Roster, John Callan & Diana Carr, Esmé and Nora Perry. CITY HALL ZONE C1: Laura Johnson (Coordinator), the Williams family, Josh Rahaman, Shawn Menard, City Councillor 613-580-2487 Jesper Lindeberg, Darcy McCoy, Bruce Grant, the Woroniuk-Ryan family, ([email protected]) Bryan and Anneka Dallin O’Grady, David Fisher. Main Number (24 hrs) for all departments 3-1-1 ZONE C2: Craig Piche (Coordinator), Steve Mennill, Alan McCullough, Community Police - non-emergencies 613-236-1222 Charles and Phillip Kijek, Michael Jenkin, Michel and Christina Bridgeman, Emergencies only 9-1-1 Melissa Johnson. Serious Crimes 613-230-6211 ZONE D1: Mike McKay (Coordinator), Stephen Merriam, Marianne Keys, Ottawa Hydro 613-738-6400 Gail Stewart, Gabe Teramura, Oliver and Claire Waddington, Streetlight Problems (burned out, always on, flickering) 3-1-1 the Sprott family, Milo Barnett. Brewer Pool 613-580-2090 ZONE D2: Dan Greco (Coordinator), Caitlin, Anna Chernushenko, Brewer Arena 613-247-4917 the Stewart family, Maya, David Pinker. City of Ottawa web site - www.city.ottawa.on.ca ZONE E1: Brian Tansey (Coordinator), Karen Wolfe and Curt Labond, Norah Hutchinson, Steve Adamson and Nadine Dawson, Robert Trotter. ZONE E2: Kathy Stewart (Coordinator), Marianne and Jim Kent, INDEX the Brodkin-Haas family, Carolyn Inch, Chris Berry and Frida Kolster Berry, John Bell, Julie Stock, Joan Foster-Jones, Allan Paul. ZONE F1: Carol and Ferg O’Connor (Coordinator), Jenny O’Brien, BUSINESS BEAT 2 Lyle Stern, Gerald Bailie, Paloma and Liliana Ruiz, Malachi Winter, OSCA 4-11 the Goutte family (Joshua, Leo and Alina), Walter Engert and Susan Driedger. ZONE F2: Pierre Guevremont (Coordinator), Paulette Theriault, Alaster COUNCILLOR’S REPORT 12 Ayson, Judy and Pierre Chamberland, Luc and Sydney Grenier, Mary MUSIC 13-15 Johnston, the Walker Family, the Polkinghorne Family, The Kushner Family. FILM REVIEW 22 ZONE G: Susan McMaster (Coordinator), Caroline & Julia Twelves, Luke and Robin Eriksson, Joanne Monaghan, David Janssen, Chris and Andy TRILLIUM 26 Anand-Danek, Allan Paul, Peluso-Pope Family. LIBRARY 32-33 Echo Drive: Alex Bissel. MARKETPLACE & CLASSY ADS 33 Bank Street-Old Ottawa South: Tom Lawson, Paula Archer. Bank Street-Glebe: Brendan McCoy AROUND TOWN 34 GARDEN CLUB 36 The OSCAR l November 2019 Page 11

Traffic and Safety Committee – an update on priorities By Sue Neill will not receive an automated east/ 5. Permanent structural redesign to 9. Use of Speed cameras/photo radar west pedestrian signal nor an advanced discourage left turns at Bank and the in the school zone on Bank Street. In April 2019, the OSCA Traffic and pedestrian signal because the data Echo Ramp. A request has been made to the Safety Committee shared its priorities collected by the City indicated that Flex sticks have been once again Councillor and the City. We are for 2019/20 with the community neither is warranted. However, been installed on the Echo Ramp on awaiting a decision. through an article in the OSCAR. special software is being developed the approach to Bank Street in such a Working with City Officials and by the City for this intersection (and way as to discourage illegal left hand 10. Wayfaring signage on Colonel By the Councillor, we have managed to others throughout the City) that turns at the Bank and Echo Ramp and Queen Elizabeth. achieve some of our objectives but would cause the east/west pedestrian intersection. This temporary measure Drivers on Colonel By Drive, and there is still work to do! As a reminder, signal to change as soon as a car has been successful in discouraging Queen Elizabeth Drive, are not warned our over-arching goals for our work in arrives on Riverdale at the Bank left hand turns and we are pressing that there is no left turn on Bank Old Ottawa South are: Street intersection and triggers a for a permanent bulb out at this from either the Echo Ramp or Wilton 1. Enhance safety for pedestrians light change for vehicles. Upon our intersection in order to discourage left Crescent. We have proposed that there and cyclists. request, the City adjusted the traffic hand turns all year round. Discussions be wayfaring signage indicating that 2. Reduce dangerous driving. signal timing at Bank and Aylmer to are underway with the City and the these two roads allow for right turns 3. Increase law enforcement. allow additional walk time for seniors Councillor. Floated in these discussions only at Bank Street. Discussions have (and to be consistent with Bank and has been the idea of a countraflow bike occurred between the City and the The following is an update on several Sunnyside). A five second advance lane down the Echo Ramp from Bank NCC on this but follow up is needed. of our main priorities. walk for pedestrians crossing Bank Street to Colonel By Drive. Street now enables them to enter the 11. Speed reduction on Bronson 1. Implementation of the approved intersection and get a head start while 6. Physical barrier to separate the between Riverside and Sunnyside. safe crossing of Colonel By at Seneca car traffic is held back. As well, the bike lane from traffic on Cameron Many changes are taking place on Regrettably, after several years flashing countdown signal display has and Cameron/Seneca intersection. Bronson as it runs through Old Ottawa of negotiation, this safe crossing in been increased to 12 seconds from 10 The bases for flex sticks had been South and these will be the subject of a our community still does not exist. seconds to help pedestrians complete installed recently along the bike lane future OSCAR article. For now, we are However, there is some good news! We their crossing before the light changes. on Cameron from Bank to Leonard, pleased that the speed limit on Bronson have been informed by our Councillor presumably for the addition of flex in this area has been reduced by 10 km/ and by City officials that construction 3. An overall strategy and plan for sticks in the spring. However, it hour. is slated for the spring of 2020 and the redesign of the Bank Street has been noted that they have now that there will be a full stop light at the Bridge to improve safety for been removed. Although some 12. Stewardship and co-ordination intersection of Colonel By and Seneca. pedestrians and cyclists. measurements were taken by City of the greening of Bank Street and Funds have been allocated and only the Although this is a top priority for workers, there have been no changes Sunnyside through the work of the final stamp of approval is outstanding the Traffic and Safety Committee, we yet to the confusing intersection at Green Dreamers. from the NCC. have made little progress on this. We Cameron and Seneca. Follow up with The Green Dreamers work have spoken with City officials and the City officials is underway. independently but fall under the wing 2. Consistent signals at east/ Councillor on this important matter of the Traffic and Safety Committee. west intersections on Bank Street and are awaiting information from their 7. 30 km/hr Gateway Speed Limit They continue to do a great job in including advanced pedestrian follow-up discussions. We are hoping Zone In Old Ottawa South. giving a community feel to the gardens signals at all intersections on Bank in to meet again with them soon and to The Traffic and Safety Committee on Bank Street. Old Ottawa South. gain some traction before year-end. offered support and encouragement This objective was almost to the Councillor who successfully Conclusion: completely achieved in that automated 4. Co-ordination of the Capital steered this initiative through the We have made progress in making east/west pedestrian signals (ie no need Spokes Bike Rally and Rodeo to Transportation Committee and City Old Ottawa South a safe community in to push the button) have now been promote bike safety. Council. Signage will appear this fall which to walk and cycle – but there is implemented during the daytime hours The 2019 Bike Rally and Rodeo took indicating that the area in OOS west always more to do. at all east/west intersections on Bank place on June 2. All activities went of Bank Street has been designated a except Riverdale. ahead as scheduled but unfortunately 30 km/hr zone. The area east of Bank The Traffic and Safety Committee In addition, three out of the five bad weather limited the turnout. The Street will have to wait for another needs additional members to help carry east/west signals have an advanced Ottawa Tennis & Lawn Bowling Club round of designations but we are out its mandate, in particular – but not pedestrian signal (not Belmont/Glen became an active partner this year and hopeful that this will occur soon. exclusively – someone from the east and not Riverdale). At our request, the brought many new volunteers to this side of Bank Street. Please join us or City is currently collecting new data OSCA event. A review of the Bike 8. Red light cameras at key suggest to someone you know who for the Belmont/Glen intersection and Rally and Rodeo will be undertaken to intersections in OOS. may be interested that they contact us we are hopeful that this intersection determine its effectiveness in achieving A request has been made to the at [email protected]. will soon have an east/west advanced its objectives and subsequently its Councilor and the City. We are pedestrian signal as well. future and format. awaiting a decision. Sue Neill is a member of the OSCA The Riverdale and Bank intersection Board, and Chair of the OSCA Traffic & Safety Committee.

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COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Concerning proposal for By Shawn Menard, as it had been promised. The city is Lansdowne Park on the part of the city. Councillor not expected to receive a return on our But I’m no longer feeling good about deemed equity, nor will we be seeing the future. any profits from the park, as it had been This new proposal, which would At the time of writing this, city staff hoped. give OSEG control over programing in have developed a report scheduled to When this report was released, the public portions of Lansdowne Park, go before the Finance and Economic it was clear that changes would be is a further step in the privatization of Development Committee (FEDCO) on coming to Lansdowne, and I took the what should be a valuable public asset. November 5. The report recommends opportunity to release a new vision The report makes gestures towards giving the City Manager the power for Lansdowne—one that focused maintaining public events (any new to “negotiate the transfer of City- less on commercial endeavours agreement would make sure that OSEG controlled operations of the Lansdowne and flash events, focusing instead keeps the Mayor’s Breakfast running, site” to The Ottawa Sports and public consultation. Let’s listen to on making Lansdowne a place for for instance), but we will have no Entertainment Group (OSEG)—the residents. Let’s listen to the people people. We received a lot of feedback ability to ensure that the programming owners of the RedBlacks and Fury, who use and own the park: you. on this vision, and the overwhelming in the park serves the public. and the group that runs the commercial Without that consultation, the city majority of it was positive. It’s clear OSEG is a private corporation, and sections of Lansdowne Park. The shouldn’t even consider making such that residents want something people- they must concern themselves with report would then go to City Council significant changes to the operations of focused. They want the “urban village” their own profitability. That’s not an on November 27. Lansdowne Park. we were promised when this process attack on OSEG, I have respectful Right now the city programs half When I ran on a platform of ‘fighting started a decade ago. dialogue with them, but that’s just the of the site including the great lawn, for our city’, this is what I meant. Since then, we’ve seen some way things are. And that’s why public Horticulture Building and Aberdeen progress. The city released a survey, amenities should be run by public Pavilion. This includes the farmers 2020 Budget Process asking residents what they wanted out organizations. market, 613flea and other favourites We’re in the middle of the of Aberdeen Square. The survey results There’s no clear advantage to the city of Park-goers. It also includes many budget process at City Hall. Along and the vision we released were helpful in this deal, in my view. It might make free events. This new proposal is with other councillors, I held two in making some improvements to the bookings slightly simpler, but this is troubling and further demonstrates the public consultations in October and square—closing off part of Princess a minor issue that could be rectified folly of the Public-Private Partnership November. If you didn’t get a chance Patricia Way to car traffic, and creating without taking the drastic step of giving agreements (P3s) that the city has been to attend, you are welcome to contact a plan to create more seating and shade up the public park. engaging in as of late. my office to give your thoughts on the in the square. I was not so enthused Programming at Lansdowne Park Back in the spring, OSEG updated direction of the 2020 budget. about the sponsoring of the space with never runs over the spending budget— FEDCO on the financial status of The draft budget is scheduled to Casino Lac Leamy. in fact, it is regularly under budget. the park. As many feared when the be tabled at the November 6th City However, I was cautiously optimistic Here we have a public institution that agreement between OSEG and the city Council meeting. It will then be that the overall direction demonstrated has been running well. Sure, there are was struck, the deal is not working out referred to the various city committees a new, modern, thoughtful approach to more improvements that can be made, for review and input. The final 2020 but Lansdowne Park isn’t an albatross; budget will then be voted on at the it’s an asset. If the rest of the park isn’t December 11th City Council Meeting. running as well as the public areas, the solution isn’t to undermine those public areas; it’s to improve the rest of the Shawn Menard is city councillor for park! Capital Ward. He can be reached at It is my desire to put a hold on this [email protected] proposal until we can get full, robust

The five urban councillors, including Shawn Menard, City Councillor for Capital Ward, will be hosting Budget Speak in Jean Pigott Hall at City Hall from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on Tuesday November 5th.

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MUSIC Music at Trinity presents La mélodie française By Fabien Tousignant, No.1, followed by Après un rêve (After magical universe for these three poems. Music at Trinity is not the only Artistic Director a Dream) Op.7 No.1 adapted from an To complement the three songs, we musical event happening in November. anonymous Italian poem by Romain will perform Beau Soir and Romance Again, this year, our resident choirs Bussine. To close the set, we will both based on the poetry of Paul will lead the music for Choral For the November edition of Music perform the beautiful Clair du Lune Bourget and composed by Debussy. Evensongs. Choral Evensong is a at Trinity, I will have the pleasure to (Moonlight) Op.46 No.2 on a poem by To enhance the experience of what lovely evening service unique to the present a recital entirely dedicated to Paul Verlaine from les Fêtes galantes. a “Salon musical” would have been Anglican tradition. One can enjoy French music with soprano Stephanie The core of the recital will focus on in France I have chosen two some superb choral singing during this Piercey Beames. More specifically, the music of Claude Debussy. L’Enfant pieces to go with the songs of this service and it is a wonderful way to a selection of songs and piano pieces prodigue is a cantata in one act recital. Jardins sous la pluie is the third bring the day to a close. The Glebelles by Claude Debussy and Gabriel composed in 1884 for the prestigious piece in Debussy’s cahier d’Estampes will lead the music on November 3rd, Fauré. At the end of the nineteenth competition Prix de Rome, in which for solo piano. This fast toccata-like Hypatia’s Voice women’s choir on century, private organized by Debussy won 22 votes out of 28, piece attempts to give the listener the November 10th and Caelis Academy members of the high middle-class were allowing him to pursue his studies at la impression of being in a garden while Ensemble on November 17th, all very popular in Europe, and France Villa Medicis in Rome for four years. it rains, sometimes heavily. Debussy starting at 5:30 pm. was no exception. They were called From this Cantata, we will perform uses two children’s songs as the “Salons musicaux” and these offered Lia’s recitative and aria in which she basis of this piece and one can easily opportunities for composers to present mourns her lost son. We will then make recognize Dodo, l’enfant dormira their latest compositions of chamber a drastic contrast from the sacred to the bientôt and Nous n’irons plus au bois. music. Often times, composers secular with Debussy’s stunning Trois Gabriel Fauré wrote in total thirteen accompanied these compositions at chansons de Bilitis. Those three songs, rarely performed nocturnes and I have Music at Trinity La the piano. French melody became La flute de Pan, La Chevelure and Le chosen to play the first one as part of very popular as composers would set mélodie française tombeau des Naïades composed by this recital. They certainly to do not to music some of the famous poems With soprano Debussy in 1897 are taken from Pierre have the popularity owed to Chopin’s by some of the great late nineteenth Stephanie Piercey Louÿs’ set of erotic poems bearing the nocturnes but they are just as charming. century writers. It is very common to same title. Although Bilitis never really The Music at Trinity La mélodie Beames and pianist find poems by Beaudelaire, Verlaine existed, Pierre Louÿs’ Chansons de française will be held on and Rimbaud serving as inspiration to Fabien Tousignant Bilitis are translations of ancient Greek November 16th 2019 at 4:30 pm at French composers. Fauré was familiar November 16th poems attributed to a young woman Trinity Anglican Church (1230 Bank with these events and often performed from Pamphylia who lived on Lesbos Street @ Cameron) with soprano at 4:30 pm in them. We selected three songs of his island where she had the reputation of Stephanie Piercey Beames and pianist Trinity Anglican Church that to give a taste of Fauré’s beautiful being Sappho’s rival. Debussy’s genius Fabien Tousignant. Admission is by melodies and colorful piano writing. Admission is by freewill captured all the nuances in the text, and freewill offering. The first is Aurore (Dawn) base on offering with the richness of his music created a Choral Evensongs a poem by Armand Sylvestre Op.39

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KNOW George Frideric Handel HALLELUJAH! A MESSIAH FOR THE 21st CENTURY

PHOTO BY KATHY KRYWICKI “Mæstro Vallée has invited four of Canada’s most exciting concert artists to do just what Handel himself often did in Pedestrian signals upgraded to be AODA compliant re-assigning the solo roles to opposite voices!”

You may have noticed that the pedestrian signals at Bank & Nathalie Paulin, soprano • Wallis Giunta, mezzo-soprano Aylmer have recently been upgraded to be Accessibility for Antonio Figueroa, tenor • Geoffrey Sirett, bass-baritone Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) compliant. Ottawa Music Company The accessible pedestrian signal features additional cues to assist Jean-Sébastien Vallée, conductor in crossing, such as a locator tone when the button is pressed, a SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2019, 7:30 PM tactile arrow to show the direction of the crossing, and audible Church of St. Francis of Assisi | Wellington at Fairmont walk indicators. Note that this walk signal will still be triggered automatically from 7am to 7pm weekdays and from 9am to 6pm on weekends but those using the new buttons will get extra guidance. ottawachoralsociety.com Jean-Sébastien Vallée, Music Director Submitted by the OSCA Traffic & Safety Committee Page 14 The OSCAR l November 2019

MUSIC The Master Piano Recital Series presents ‘Two’s Company’ Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet Yannick Nézet-Séguin and Leonard Slatkin. In 2013, First though, Mr. Salov will perform his spectacular he toured South America playing Liszt’s Second rendition of Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Ballet music. Piano Concerto with the Montréal Symphony No guess work will be needed here; the score is Orchestra under Kent Nagano. among the most recognizable and iconic of holiday fare. Salov’s arrangement on the other hand .... you’ll Philippe Prud’homme wonder that there’s only one pianist with two hands Serhiy’s partner for this concert, young Québécois and ten fingers for this portion of the program. pianist and composer, Philippe Prud’homme, was The story of Nutcracker is one of frequent born and raised in Canada. Hailing from Saint- adaptation through literary/musical incarnations to Jérôme Quebec, Philippe began music studies at the the ballet we think of today. Originally a fantasy age of twelve, and was admitted only four years later novella by E.T.A. Hoffman, The Nutcracker and to university studies in music, before even finishing the Mouse King, Tchaikovsky’s score was written high school. He went on to complete his Masters to accompany Alexandre Dumas’ adaptation to a in piano performance at the Université de Montréal children’s fable. And Tchaikovsky, paraphrasing studying under Dang Thai Son. himself, released Nutcracker Suite – a shortened Philippe has won first prizes at the Canadian Music instrumental only version – before the ballet itself Competition (2009, 2013) and at the SMCQ (Société was premiered. de musique contemporaine du Québec) competition Arrangements and adaptations of Tchaikovsky’s (2012) for his solo playing. He has taken numerous famous score abound. For pianists, Mikhail Pletnev’s top prizes as a chamber musician, and performed as a iconic arrangement is the standard reference, though soloist with numerous noteworthy ensembles, among the great pianist only set seven of the movements. them the Orchestre de la Francophonie and I Musici Serhiy’s adaptation, to some extent picking up where of Montréal. Pletnev left off, extends the scope to eleven, and explores even further the modern piano’s ability to Mr. Salov and Mr. Prud’homme will perform at evoke the colours and breath of textures of a 20th- Southminster United Church (15 Aylmer Ave) on Pianist Serhiy Salov. PHOTO BY JULIE BEAUCHEMIN century orchestra. Thursday November 28th at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for students, and $35 for premium By Roland Graham, MPRS Artistic Serhiy Salov seating (first five rows). Save $5 by purchasing Born into the exceptional pianistic tradition of the tickets online in advance through eventbrite.ca. Call Director Ukraine, Serhiy Salov gave his first public concert, 613-421-5362 for additional information. a performance of the Grieg Piano Concerto with Serious fans of the classical piano – along with the Ukrainian National Orchestra, at age 11. His anyone wishing to be dazzled with a truly original formative years in Eastern Europe, England, and pre-Christmas presentation – will be delighted to Canada witnessed a flurry of competition wins, learn that the extraordinarily gifted Russian pianist including top prizes in Montreal (2004), Dudley Tchaikovsky’s Nutcracker Serhiy Salov will return to Southminster this month (2000), and Épinal (2004), and – in 2014 – the with a special guest duet partner, the highly talented Richard Lupien Improvisation Prize, a special award Suite and improvisations and prodigious young Québécois pianist, Philippe category in the Montreal International Musical on Christmas carols with Prud’homme, for a program of improvisations on Competition. popular Christmas carols. Serhiy has performed the world over as a Pianist Serhiy Salov & The two pianists, both highly acclaimed composers soloist and with ensembles including the Berlin and virtuoso improvisers, will render their selection – Philharmonic, the Hallé Orchestra, the Montréal Philippe Prud’homme a mixture of solos and duets – in the styles of famous Symphony Orchestra, the Orchestre National de November 28, 7:30 pm classical composers, which the audience will be Radio France, the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and Southminster United Church invited to guess at, both the tune and the composer! the Tokyo Symphony, and with conductors including

Caelis Academy Ensemble takes Handel to not-so-distant shores By Roland Graham November 24 at 2:30 pm at the church of Saint- exceptional Canadian soloists – soprano Susan François-de-Sales in Gatineau. Elizabeth Brown, mezzo-soprano Sarah Bissonnette, Matthew Larkin’s Trinity Anglican Church based One of the earliest performances of Messiah – its tenor Jeffrey Boyd, and bass-baritone David John Caelis Academy Ensemble presents its first full- London debut – was a flop. Politics overshadowed Pike – who will sing Messiah’s magnificent selection length Messiah, and its debut in Quebec, this anticipation of Handel’s latest major offering, the idea of vocal arias and duets, among them many of of a ‘religious work’ being performed in a theatre Handel’s best-loved tunes. rather than a church was too much for many in the One of Canada’s newest choirs, and the only capital. They eventually came around – once Handel professional-quality chorus comprised jointly of promised all proceeds from its London run to charity. youth and adults, Caelis presents concerts and sacred Nowadays local groups tend to split the difference, music events in the English Cathedral tradition. The with Caelis Academy Ensemble’s upcoming choir’s unique sound, under the leadership of one Gatineau debut at the lovely church of Saint- of Canada’s greatest Messiah interpreters, Maestro François-de-Sales on the bank of the river being no Matthew Larkin, supported by an outstanding exception: a non-ecumenical offering, emphasizing a chamber orchestra and superb soloists, promises a universally relevant interpretation of predominantly thrilling rendition of this “Christmas” work. Old Testament texts, offered in the inspiring and Saint-François-de-Sales is located at 799 Rue acoustically uplifting setting of a beautiful local Jacques-Cartier in Gatineau, just across from church. , and a five minutes’ drive from the In the same way that Handel and his musicians Ottawa Market. The church has parking for 200 journeyed across the Irish Sea to reach Dublin’s vehicles, and there are several restaurants nearby Royal Foundling Hospital nearly three centuries ago, where you can dine before or after the presentation. the choristers of Caelis Academy, and their orchestra Tickets can be found on Eventbrite.ca (search colleagues from UPBEAT Ensemble, will make the “Messiah + Gatineau + Eventbrite”). (albeit somewhat shorter) trip over the , Call 613-421-5362 for additional information. to perform in Gatineau – and indeed, Quebec – for their first time. Roland Graham is a musician, teacher and Joining the choir and instrumentalists are four impresario. The OSCAR l November 2019 Page 15

MUSIC The power of one voice South resident, and another one of themselves at their annual Christmas those 130 voices, sees the choir as a concert. This year, the concert will “community effort to bring people take place on Saturday, December 7th together – both those in the choir and at the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers those in the audiences.” Centre at the corner of O’Connor and Both Aston and Di Vito love singing Cooper streets. Doors open at 6:30pm, in the choir, but it’s more than that. performance starts at 7:30 pm. The Big Soul Project is often out in the show usually sells out, so get your community performing to help local tickets soon at bigsoulproject.com and international charities raise and get ready to raise your voice for awareness and funds. This is important change. to both of these Old Ottawa South residents. Seema Akhtar is another one of those “I am proud that we raise money 130 voices in Big Soul Project. for so many good causes with our Can you spot any of your Old Ottawa South neighbours at the 2018 Big Soul concerts,” says Di Vito, “That’s why I Project Christmas concert? PHOTO BY [email protected] walk over the bridge to sing with my choir community every week.” By Seema Akhtar hopes and dreams and I let that inspire On March 7, 2020, Karen, Niki, and my song choice. My goal is to put other members of Big Soul Project Big Soul Project’s In recent months, we’ve really seen together a program that I think will will be raising their voices to support the power of one voice to make a meet a need in the community,” says the Old Ottawa South community, Annual Christmas big impact. We only need to look at Goodman. performing at Trinity Anglican Church someone like Greta Thunberg to see Goodman goes on to say that, to raise funds for the Ottawa South Concert what one passionate, motivated person this year, Big Soul Project’s annual Committee for Refugee Sponsorship, Saturday, who speaks her heart and mind can do. Christmas concert will be all about the which helps to settle refugee families in December 7th We’ve all seen how Greta’s weekly power of one voice. She explains that the Ottawa area. protests for action on climate change she was inspired by young people like And last year, Big Soul Project raised Carleton Dominion- outside the Swedish parliament have Greta Thunberg, Malala and others more than $27,000 for organizations Chalmers Centre grown: from just Greta and her sign who have had the unwavering courage that do everything from help girls and in August 2018 to millions of people to stand up for what they believe in. women in Tanzania get an education (O’Connor and around the world marching in the “These young women believed they and start small businesses, to feed Cooper streets) biggest environmental protests in had something of value to say. And disadvantaged people in Ottawa. history just one year later. they believed they could change things, But the only way that Big Soul Doors open at 6:30 Greta believed in the power of her and they went for it. I believe that each Project can be out in the community pm, performance voice, she made it heard, and she and every one of us can do the same. helping other charities raise funds moved us all into action. But I see that people are feeling more throughout the year is by raising money starts at 7:30 pm And so many people in our and more discouraged and powerless community are doing the same kind about everything going on around of thing every day – some on a small them. We all need to be reminded of scale, some big, and some as part our inherent power and agency. And of Big Soul Project, a non-audition that’s what this year’s Big Soul Project community choir that is all about Christmas concert is all about – 130- raising our voices to make positive odd voices coming together as one to change. deliver this message of hope.” “It doesn’t matter who you are or Karen Aston, an old Ottawa South how well you can sing, you can be part resident and a longtime member of Big of Big Soul Project, because each one Soul Project’s alto section, is one of of us has a unique voice, and when we those 130 voices. “To me, the power listen to all voices, it makes us better,” of one voice is exemplified through says Roxanne Goodman, Big Soul Big Soul Project. 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The Company of Adventurers serves up Shakespeare exactly As You Like It

The Duke’s jolly foresters returning from the hunt. PHOTO BY DARA FRIEDMAN

By Nadine Dawson stage, the young thespians perform playing chess, a court wrestler ourselves caught up in a realm, not of Shakespeare’s well-known comedy preparing for a fight, an opponent, judgement, but of wonder and delight. This September, nestled in an with obvious and infectious joy. dispossessed of his fortune yet hoping Once the audience is settled, the play unassuming backyard in Old Ottawa From the moment of arrival, to regain stature by winning the match. begins! And it does not disappoint. South, theatre lovers were once again spectators are invited to leave behind “You will support me, yes?” the The inspiration and professionalism treated to an unparalleled experience of the hustle of an urban street, of a wrestler implores. with which the show is mounted Shakespeare. Under the expert, devoted contemporary life, and enter into the But the question is deceptive, merely propels the enchantment attention of Cynthia Sugars and Paul palace of Duke Frederick of yesteryear. the interaction, a ploy. In the few already begun. The signature humour Keen, The Company of Adventurers To step through the curtain, and steps taken from front yard to back, and classic plot twists of the girl- has created an utterly captivating walk the narrow corridor between through doorways of lifted tapestries disguised-as-a-boy-pretending-to- production of As You Like It. the houses, is to pass into a world of and antechambers of improvisation, be-a-girl variety are portrayed with While birds twitter in the trees above theatre, where characters conceived an audience is formed. People from clarity, creativity, and playfulness. The and a black cat wanders on and off the a few hundred years ago are merely disparate walks of life, heads full of actors carry Shakespeare’s language people living amongst us – an aristocrat individual concerns and busyness, are convincingly on the tongue, and the brought together to sit side-by-side on characters’ emotions are rendered lawn chairs, bar chairs, blankets and with aplomb both in facial expression benches – and to wrap themselves and body language. A thousand tiny in imagination, the make-believe of details enrich the theatrical experience childhood rendered suspension-of- – from audience participation, to live disbelief, that is called Theatre. Elizabethan music performed with And more. Perhaps it is because harp and voice, mandolin and violin; of the incongruity of a fully-fleshed the triumph of the hunt, to the dancing Shakespearean production tucked in festivities of the wedding scene. Quality between porches and gardens. Perhaps Grandparents and babes and it is the vibrancy and innocence of the everyone in between are swept up in of young actors. Or perhaps it is because the fun as they become the Forest of of the surprise that there is art at all in a Arden and assist the love-sick Orlando Life world of violent headlines and pending in his quest to win the fair Rosalind. disasters. No matter the reason, As During intermission, while spectators You Like It facilitates an even more are warmed with mulled wine and precious experience, one which has treated to popcorn, chatter builds a nothing to do even with the unfolding sense of anticipation and coalesces When four-year-old Cameron Lavier’s life of the story, one in which analysis on earth ended, his parents could have and evaluation, comparison and hidden from the world. Instead, they are You can ensure CHEO individuality, slip away. Here, we find Continued on pg. 17 building a legacy for this extraordinary boy is here for families who made friends with one smile. now, and forever, through monthly eir investment in a CHEO endowment donations, legacy fund keeps Cameron’s loving nature alive gifts, endowment and helps others by funding research and funds and other  nancial assistance. CHEO families will charitable options. have this support for generations, it is Cameron’s legacy of love.

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The Annual Belmont Avenue Street Party

By Neena Kushwaha

Every year I look forward to having the chance to make merry with new and old friends and neighbours at the Belmont Street Party. On September 28th, despite the weather challenges, Belmont Ave and friends shared great music, delicious food, fun activities and lots of laughter. There was the ever-so-popular hockey tournament, face-painting and a crowd favorite – the home-crafted Mexican piñata! The potluck-style buffet was filled with delectable delights! And our silent auction table was filled once again with some quality finds from our very talented neighbours – books, home staging and design, paintings, jewellery, and services for shovelling, dog-walking and babysitting, to name a few. We are grateful for the support we receive every year from our wonderful local businesses. This year we received donations from Oat Couture, The Mud Oven and Shoppers Drug Mart. We were graced with the live melodies of The River House band, known for their harmonies and eclectic song mix. Our local talent was also showcased as we were entertained by some of our very accomplished neighbours. A special thanks goes out to our younger acts –­ Junie, Adele & Kate – who were so very inspiring! Many thanks to Scott Marshall for making this all happen! A memorable part of the evening was the story told by longtime resident, Pat Kealey, who grew up on Belmont Avenue before WWII. She described her fond memories of Brighton Beach and growing up “in” the river. During the war, Pat recounted how the troops would march up Belmont on their way to Brighton Beach for a swim. At the time Rideau Gardens was a large common garden where most of the local kids would get a job in the summer. At that time, Old Ottawa South ended at Sunnyside! We’ve come a long way since then and what a treat it was to hear some of the stories in between. Thanks to everyone who came out to share in our wonderful community!

Neena along with fellow neighbours Saira David, Petra Heitkamp and Scott Marshall are OOS residents and organizers of the Belmont Street Party.

Orlando with his faithful servant Adam. PHOTO BY DARA FRIEDMAN

And as for the sons and daughters, Cont. from pg. 16 neighbours and friends that strut the boards on our behalf? That spend the community spirit on which the their summers memorizing lines and production rises and soars. At show’s exploring character, constructing sets end, the audience is invited to become and learning dances? Take a close Patrons of the Arts, the coins and bills look at the pictures. It isn’t hard to see. tossed into the hat supporting the Exhilaration shines on every face! Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary – the Though sadly, this year’s production charity choice of this year’s cast. is a wrap, next year’s awaits. If you are between the ages of 10 and 19, BROKER|SALES In the end, it doesn’t matter whether REPRESENTATIVES one chooses to cheer Orlando or the you too could find yourself singing a court wrestler, whether one follows minstrel or tripping effortlessly over the intricacies of the story or admires Shakespeare’s poetic words. If you the costumed world of courtiers and are, well, no longer quite so young, forest-dwellers. Indeed, whether one is you could be carried away to a land a theatre novice, or a life-time lover of of fancy where a panoply of emotion 25 YEARS OF FOCUSED Shakespeare, is irrelevant. When the plays out in the lives of characters still EXCELLENCE IN REAL ESTATE audience is carried with ease by these surprisingly fresh to this day. talented actors through As You Like To find out more about this jewel in our midst, visit their website, www. It’s complicated story of insecurity, TOP 1% FOR ROYAL LEPAGE IN CANADA* love, vulnerability, and passion, we are companyofadventurers.ca. impressed, we are enraptured, we are 613.238.2801 | robmarland.com MARLAND renewed. Nadine Dawson is a teacher and 165 Pretoria Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 1X1 TEAM

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NEWS GRAND Market supports African grandmothers & the children in their care By Grandmother Moon, a.k.a Canadian grandmothers stand in Peggy Edwards solidarity with their African sisters, working through the Steven Lewis Foundation Grandmothers-to- I am not a psychic but I do know how Grandmothers Campaign to raise to read the Tarot. And I see a brighter money and build awareness of future for grandmothers and young the situation. There are 24 groups people – here in Canada and in sub- in the Ottawa-Gatineau Region Saharan Africa. It is a future driven and over 240 across the country. by love and solidarity. Canadian grandmothers and “grand- Grandmothers in sub-Saharan others” (you don’t have to be a Africa are raising some 15 million grandmother to join us) also work young people who have been with the Grandmothers Advocacy orphaned by AIDS. They have buried Network to advocate for the rights their adult children and, without of the African grandmothers as older time to grieve, have picked up the women and heads of desperately pieces in their communities, caring poor households, and to press the for vulnerable young people and Canadian government to provide our for community members infected fair share in foreign aid that goes and affected by HIV/AIDS. They directly to the communities in need. are forming support groups and On Sunday, November 17, 2019, standing up for their rights to non- the One World Grannies and several OOS resident Peggy Edwards a.k.a Grandmother Moon with her tarot cards. violence, pensions, and age-friendly other grandmother groups from PHOTO BY CATHY BLAUER health care. They are working with the region are hosting the GRAND community associations to turn the children’s toys, books, board games World Grannies. “They will drive the Market, the city’s largest fundraising tide on HIV/AIDS, and to feed, house and tabletop treasures, as well as changes we need for a better future event for the Grandmothers and educate the next generation. baked goods, crafts and holiday for the next generation and for our Campaign. This fifth annual GRAND In their words: “We do this out of items. Visitors can enjoy coffee, planet.” Market is at Lansdowne Park’s love,” “These orphaned children are treats or lunch at the Sweet and I hope you’ll join us at the 2019 Horticulture Building. The market society’s future leaders” and “We Savoury Café. Perhaps a Tarot card GRAND Market on Sunday, features gently used offerings will not raise more children for the reading with Grandmother Moon, or November 17 from 9:00 am to 3:00 including excellent-quality women’s grave.” a visit with our new palm reader. pm. clothing and accessories, jewellery, Catherine Bell, Royal LePage Imagine, in one day you can Team Realty and member of One support a worthwhile cause, connect World Grannies, is once again with neighbours and friends, reuse the main sponsor of the GRAND by purchasing some spectacular Market. clothing, purses, jewellery and HIV and AIDS has had an household treasures, enjoy some especially devastating effect delicious food and shop for the on children in sub-Saharan holiday season. Africa: 1.8 million teenagers If we work together across and children were living with generations in the spirit of love HIV in 2017. Young women are and solidarity, Grandmother Moon Footsteps particularly vulnerable. Every predicts happiness and health in week, approximately 6,200 young 2020. We can all make a difference women, aged 15–24, contract HIV, for grandmothers and young people often because of forced marriages, who live far away in Africa, and right gender-based violence and other next door in Old Ottawa South. situations beyond their control. But the grandmothers and Peggy Edwards is a longtime resident community-based organizations of Old Ottawa South and a member believe that this generation of of the One World Grannies. Contact children and youth will lead her at [email protected] Africa out of the AIDS pandemic. if you would like to know more or Increasingly, young women and talk about joining a Grandmothers girls are assuming leadership Group. roles in communities, alongside their grandmothers. They bring practical skills in the present and hope for the future. Here at home, many grandmothers marched in solidarity with thousands of GRAND young people at the September 27 climate strike protest march. Many Market who participated were inspired by 16-year-old climate activist Sunday, Greta Thunberg, who has made waves across the world calling on November 17 politicians to take concrete action 9:00 am to 3:00 pm against climate change. Horticulture Building “It was an honour to march with all of those committed at Lansdowne Park young people,” said Mary Jane Sterne, a member of the One The OSCAR l November 2019 Page 19

NEWS The beaver are back at Brewer Pond! By Anita Utas ornamental trees with wire fencing is an important, cost effective way In my daily walks around Brewer to mitigate tree loss. As a city Pond, I’ve noticed old signs of that presents itself as “green and beaver activity from the beaver that environmentally-sensitive,” Ottawa used to live there in 2014. I figured it needs to develop a biodiversity was only a matter of time before they strategy and implement policies that returned, and happily, they are back. support this objective. This pond is a perfect environment for beaver, and they do us a great Assuring public safety service by being there. Let’s hope Local residents consider the that they are left to their own beaver Brewer Park and pond areas as business and that the City does part of their recreational landscape. not interfere. Ottawa has so far These areas are part of a leash free been woefully out of sync with the dog park. The use of traps in a growing awareness about the value highly used public area represents a of beaver. Here are some compelling significant safety concern for people reasons for welcoming the return of and their pets. In this regard, the City beaver to the pond. of Guelph has a by-law prohibiting trapping, whether conibear, leg-hold Protecting biodiversity or snare, within the City. It followed Beaver are a ‘keystone’ species, considerable public controversy after helping to maintain healthy aquatic a dog was killed in a trap. habitat that supports a wide variety of animal and plant life. They help filter Coexistence and education The beaver lodge in the Brewer Pond. PHOTO BY ANITA UTAS toxins and excess nutrients from the The beaver in this pond provide a and repetitive, prompting significant Anita Utas is a landscape and water and help to prevent erosion. wonderful educational opportunity public controversy, taking up time, wildlife painter, and an appreciator Recent studies show that waterways for children and adults alike. It is and wasting tax dollars. It is much of all living things. She works and without beavers are frequently less important that our children grow up more cost-effective to use prevention resides in OOS. viable and healthy for all species. If seeing the wonders of nature and strategies. there is an overabundance of water we are lucky to have such a pond I hope you’ll have a chance to see lilies and phytoplankton, it depletes in our neighbourhood. If we protect the delightful but shy pair of beaver oxygen levels in the water, called and respect the health of the pond, at the pond. The best viewing times ‘hypoxia.’ Then the pond becomes and the wildlife there, this sends a are at the crack of dawn and late a breeding ground for mosquitoes. message to our children that we can dusk. The good news is that the beaver’s coexist with nature. favourite food is water lilies and then As development encroaches on other pond vegetation, which the natural areas, not only are wildlife pond has in abundance. They eat the displaced but there are an increasing lily leaves and stems, and the roots in number of human-wildlife conflicts. the winter. Having some water lilies It is important that we commit to in the pond, but not too many, will progressive practices in responding mean that more sunlight can reach to these concerns. the water, and thus more oxygen can be created. Saving tax dollars When the beaver feed on the The City of Ottawa continues to pond’s bank vegetation, such as hire trappers to unnecessarily trap willow saplings and dogwood, it and kill many beavers instead of grows back more lushly, allowing for using progressive, cost-effective more nesting birds and habitat for solutions like tree wrapping turtles, etc. Beaver do not normally protection and water flow devices venture far from the banks of a to prevent flooding. These science- pond or stream as they are then very based solutions are increasingly used vulnerable to predators. However, in other cities in the province. Lethal wrapping significant trees and and inhumane control practices are not only ineffective, but reactive Page 20 The OSCAR l November 2019

BOOKS What’s “The Dogged Desire of Lindy Five questions for Vicki Williams about Styre” about? It’s the story of an Old Ottawa The Dogged Desire of Lindy Styre South retiree who is terrified of dogs. Who are you? Jill’s newly rented art studio. As I How did you write your novel? For fainthearted Lindy, even a walk I’m a forty-two year resident of Old admired her paintings, I reflected, The annual November creative through our pleasant neighbourhood Ottawa South who’s just published my “What a wonderful thing that Jill has writing challenge (National Novel is fraught with peril. So how can such first novel. A sometime playwright, decided to pursue her long held dream Writing Month: nanowrimo.org) was a fraidy-cat gain any self-respect? producer, director and stage manager of of becoming a professional artist in quickly approaching. I signed up and Enter an unexpected inheritance! student, amateur and semi-professional her retirement years!” And it got me attempted to write 50,000 words in Casting aside anxiety and self-doubt, theatre, I live with my husband and son thinking, “I’ve always wanted to be a thirty days. To my delight, with my with the support of her arty best friend and two skeptical cats. published author. I’ve got the time and trusty teapot close at hand, I managed and practical ex-husband, Lindy uses energy now. Why don’t I just go for to type out a pretty solid first draft her windfall to stage a show at the Why did you write your book? it?” by December 1st. A further 30,000 annual Ottawa Fimbria Festival. Fresh Last October, I visited my friend words followed and after absorbing exploits and colourful new companions the perceptive comments of my kind prop up Lindy’s mental health—but multi-draft readers and editors—and will her haunted past upstage her several hundred gallons of tea—I theatrical ambitions? Whatever the felt ready to publish. I investigated finale, Lindy’s bold adventure is sure a number of avenues and eventually to have a dramatic effect on her future decided to go with a basic independent happiness… author’s publishing package offered by Vancouver company Tellwell. For And how can I get a copy? a fee, they gave my work a general You can find me selling The Dogged editing, helped me design my cover Desire of Lindy Styre at the Firehall and interior layout and published my Christmas Craft Show on Sunday, novel in paperback, Kindle and Kobo November 24th. Or go to Amazon. formats. So, less than a year since ca for the paperback or the Amazon I marvelled at my friend’s lovely Kindle Store or Kobo.com for the paintings, I was holding a copy of my e-book versions. Or email me at book, The Dogged Desire of Lindy [email protected]. Styre, in my hand.

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FILM REVIEW

Marriage Story amicable divorce. Everything changes when she goes to LA and gets legal advice. The dialogue features some moments of uncertainty and angst, as the couple struggle with the consequences of their situation and decisions. Marriage Story boasts an all-star acting cast. Alan Alda plays the role of Bert, Charlie’s first family lawyer starters, the script is fantastic. The in LA. He is replaced during the legal director, Noah Baumbach, is an proceedings by Jay (Ray Liotta), a accomplished fifty-year-old filmmaker no holds barred lawyer who takes who knows the subject matter well Charlie on as a client and negotiates and is divorced, as were his parents. the final terms of the divorce. Laura The music, composed by Randy Dern plays the role of Nicole’s attorney Newman, is well done and has earned Nora Fanshaw, cast as one of the more him a Hollywood Film Award. The aggressive (and hilarious) divorce camera work, by Robbie Ryan, is lawyers in LA. Julie Hagerty plays the brilliant. Finally, while Marriage Story role of Nicole’s mother Sandra, who is melancholic, at times the film is is very fond of Charlie, to the point of incredibly funny. giving him advice on the side. Noah Baumbach directed Frances The plot focus on the intricacies of Ha in 2012 and in 2005 The Squid and family law in California because they The Whale, a comedy-drama which have a son and Nicole wants him to dealt with divorce and garnered an

Reviewed by Tony Wohlfarth accomplished actress Nicole (played by Scarlett Johansson) and an award- The 76th edition of the Venice Film winning Broadway director Charlie Festival featured the world premiere (played by Adam Driver). As the film of Marriage Story, directed by Noah opens, Charlie directs a rehearsal of Baumbach. a new play, set to open on Broadway. Marriage Story is an incisive look Nicole is one of the cast members, all live in LA with her, while Charlie Academy Award nomination for best at a marriage break up. Set in both of whom admire their director and his feels strongly that their home is in original screenplay. New York and in Los Angeles, the film hands-on approach to directing. New York City. Custody battles Marriage Story is showing at the follows theGMSOHouseGROscarNov.pdf end of the marriage of 1 an 2019-05-16 Nicole 4:14 andPM Charlie both want an are common in divorce, and this ByTowne Cinema from November one is no different. Think Kramer 22nd to December 5th. It is will also v Kramer, the iconic 1979 film and be released on Netflix on December one of Baumbach’s favorites. What 6th. The running time is two hours and is unique is the extent to which sixteen minutes. the young Henry (played by Azhy Robertson) contributes to the story. Tony Wohlfarth is an Ottawa-based This film is destined for freelance film writer. He covered the consideration as one of the best 76th edition of Venice Film Festival feature films of 2019. Why? For in Italy where Marriage Story had its world premiere in August.

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ARTS AND CULTURE Write a letter, change a life Greek judicial body will decide whether to send them to trial. If found guilty, they could go to prison for 25 years.

Paper, pens, and envelopes will be available as well as sample letters. There is also detailed background provided about each of the ten cases for this year’s write-a-thon. Donations of a loonie or toonie to help with postage will be greatly appreciated. Please use Galt Street entrance. Then follow the signs to Write for Rights. There is an elevator available if stairs are a problem. This event is organized by the Southminster Outreach Committee. If you have any questions about Southinster Write for Rights, please get in touch with Anne Whitehurst at 613- Over 40 representatives from the Grassy Narrows community traveled 1,700km from their homes to Toronto on 730-6831. June 20, 2019 for a demonstration demanding the Canadian government provide specialized health supports and compensate those in Grassy Narrows who have been impacted by the mercury crisis. Anne Whitehurst is a member of the Local, National, and Global Phyoe Phyoe Aung in Myanmar, By Anne Whitehurst boats in distress at sea and to Outreach Committee at Southminster imprisoned after peaceful protest, help refugees who were fleeing United Church. For 16 years Amnesty Write for Rights freed in September 2016. their home countries. Sarah and has given people hope in their darkest Seán ended up in prison charged moments. The Amnesty International For 2019, Amnesty has chosen with spying, people smuggling write-a-thon takes place in 200 cases which often highlight the and belonging to a criminal countries and makes a difference! Last intolerable struggles young people organization. They spent more Write for Rights, year participants at Southminster sent are facing in Canada and around the than 100 days in prison before Sunday, December 8, 147 letters on behalf of prisoners of world: being released on bail in December 2:00 to 5:00 conscience around the world. These • Youth at Grassy Narrows in 2018. Their case is still under Southminster United letters joined the hundreds coming from northern Ontario love their land investigation. When it closes, a across Canada and the thousands from and their community, and they are other countries. saying that enough is enough. In Come join friends and neighbours 2017, the government promised at the annual Write for Rights event to deal with the crisis caused by at Southminster United Church on mercury poisoning “once and for Sunday afternoon, December 8th, from all.” This involves cleaning up 2:00 to 5:00 pm. Stop by for a cup of the river, providing specialized coffee or tea and stay for an hour or the health care and compensating the whole afternoon. Your letters will help community. A 13 year old in the This Holiday Season... the courageous individuals who face community says the government ongoing persecution just for speaking “has been talking a lot but hasn’t out. You will also be able to send letters done anything.” The youth of Create a Memory, of solidarity and encouragement to Grassy Narrows won’t give up these individuals. Each year Amnesty their fight until the government hears how much the support and keeps its promises. Give an Experience! encouragement has meant to those • In Greece, you can go to jail for Think outside the gift box, think undergoing hardship: saving lives. It happened to Sarah • “To everyone who sent me RA Gift Experiences & Activities! Mardini, 24, and Seán Binder, 25, countless letters from around the when they volunteered as rescue world . . . I want to express my workers for an organization in deep gratitude, while in prison Lesvos. Their job was to spot these actions lifted my spirit and Holiday Gift Ideas... reminded me of the importance of international solidarity in the RA gift certificates; struggle for human rights.” Taner Kilic, Amnesty Turkey, Board personal training; Chair in Turkey, released in 2018 archery; after more than 14 months behind bars. strongwomen; • “When I [received] all these letters saying that I’m not alone, it [made] camps; me feel great. And I think, yes, it’s true, I’m not alone. They really are squash; supporting me.” Yecenia Armenta, fitness; Mexico. Released from prison in 2017 after 4 years of injustice and food & drink; police torture. • “Thank you very much each and and so much more... every one of you. Not just for campaigning for my release, and the release of other prisoners, but RA Centre, 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa ON K1H 7X7 for helping to keep our hope and (613) 733-5100 www.racentre.com/holidaygifts our beliefs alive.” Student leader Page 24 The OSCAR l November 2019

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A Kurdish family, originally from Iraq, who had been refugees in Turkey, were welcomed to their new life in Canada at the Ottawa airport in October. Amica The Glebe, an upcoming senior lifestyles Karim, his wife Asuda, and their five-year-old son Yousif were greeted by residence, invites you and a guest to join us for our uncle Mo and aunt Alwand and their family. PHOTO BY ROBERT TAYLOR first lunch & learn. Enjoy an engaging presentation By Robert Taylor on cognitive health hosted by Dr. Heather Palmer, Ongoing commitment The commitment of the Ottawa Amica’s National Director of Cognitive Wellness. A young Kurdish family who had been refugees in Turkey, were given South Refugee Committee and a joyous welcome to their new life Trinity Anglican Church to refugee in Canada at the Ottawa airport this sponsorship continues. JOIN US AT THE EVENT October. Karim, his wife Asuda, and It is hoped that a family of four Wednesday, November 20 ~ 11am-1pm their five-year-old son Yousif were Syrian refugees – mother, father, and greeted by uncle Mo and aunt Alwand two teenage boys – will arrive soon Lago at Dows Lake Pavillion and their family. Also greeting were from Lebanon. An application has been submitted for a single Burmese 1001 Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Ottawa members of the Ottawa South Refugee Committee and Trinity Anglican woman who is a refugee in India. Complimentary valet parking available Church in Old Ottawa South. Sponsorship of a couple from Burundi The sponsorship was arranged and their adult daughter, who are in through the Anglican Diocese of Rwanda, is being pursued. Ottawa. It took two years to get to Old Ottawa South is a caring the happy point of their arrival, but community. But money is an ongoing the timing could not have been better. concern. RSVP BY NOVEMBER 15 Turkey is not the best place these days Please let the Ottawa South Refugee ALISON AT 1-888-264-2299 for Kurds. The family originally lived Committee know if you can help. The in Iraq. Committee can be reached by email at Getting here meant flying Istanbul- [email protected]. Tax deductible Frankfurt-Toronto-Ottawa. The family financial donations can be made by has the home of their uncle and aunt as cheque payable to Trinity Anglican a loving place where they can recover Church with “Refugee Sponsorship” from such a gruelling journey and stay indicated on the cheque’s memo while they work out their own future line. Trinity’s address is 1230 Bank in Canada. Aunt Alwand works for Street, Ottawa ON K1S 3Y3. Its Capital Daycare, located at Trinity office is open from 10 am to 2 pm on Anglican Church. Wednesday and Friday. Learning English is an obvious priority for Karim, Asuda, and Yousif. Robert Taylor is the former chair Yousif will start school as soon as of the Ottawa South Refugee AMICA.CA/THEGLEBE possible. The Ottawa South Refugee Committee. Committee can draw upon its nearly five years of experience to help.

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Jennifer Stewart, Desert Diver By Layabout safe place for pets if needed. The groups of twenty-five or so Jen has an interesting tale to tell, trekkers will set out on November 10th though the story hasn’t happened yet from Ouarzazate, about 200 km south- and so can’t be told. That’s OK, I’ll east of Marrakesh. From there they will write it anyway, as far as it goes for ride east to a remote village near the now. Algerian border and take on a five day I have locked my bike to a “Diane & circular hike in the arid mountains of Jen” bicycle rack at Bridgehead’s Bank the western Sahara. Hikers will start and Grove location and I go inside for each day with five litres of water and the interview. personal stuff in a daypack, while the Jennifer Stewart is preparing for a bigger loads will be carried by camels. 100 km hike in the desert of southern Sleeping places are in Bedouin tents Morocco, partly as a challenging and toilets are – “just go hide behind adventure, and partly as a charity a big rock.” Jen knows to “shake out fundraiser. Funds are solicited for the your boots before you put them on,” in Royal LePage Shelter Foundation, the case of scorpions. firm’s national charity; the participants, Food, I have advised her, will all realtors, pay their own expenses. be wonderfully aromatic. My own Each participant is required to raise and memories of Moroccan cities include contribute at least $5,000 for charity; markets where the spices were piled up Jen’s personal goal is $7,000; the like heaps of building materials. No, I Foundation’s goal is $815,000. never walked into the desert. Funds are divided 20% to the Why the “Desert Diver” of the title? Jen Stewart on a similar trek two years ago in Iceland. national projects and 80% to local Like the environment under water, projects. Jen’s local project is to the desert requires you to bring your “deep into the desert” they are by searching on “Jen Stewart Royal support Lanark County Interval House, external supports along with your own expressing this same thought, whether LePage Sahara Desert Challenge.” and Safe Pet Ottawa. Together they personal resources. If you stay too they know it or not. For armchair travellers, good pictures provide shelter for women, children long, the desert will not give you a There are of course no photos of this of the region can be found on Google and also – through Safe Pet Ottawa – a pass. When people speak of travelling future event, but Jen brought along a Earth. picture from a similar trek two years ago in Iceland. You just have to, in your Bruce Grant, retired Engineer and head, change the snowy bits into hot layabout, is a resident of Old Ottawa Busy boating season on the Rideau sand. Readers who want to contribute South. Canal wraps up through Jen to the shelters can do it

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PHOTO BY JOCELYN LEROY ByGas Jocelyn station LeRoy whipped cream when the can of whipped cream was accidentally knocked under the table Last weekend I got whisked away and rolled under a radiator, some of by my brother to Algonquin Park to us crawled on the floor while others our freezing cold beloved cabin for looked under the table and pointed, Thanksgiving dinner and a last hurrah directing the whipped cream retrieval. with the canoe trip buddies. There As I peeked under the table I was would be pie, of course, and wine. But struck by the absence of the at least more about that later. four dogs (more if there are extra It was a long and lovely ride past guests) that usually lie in wait under burnt orange and golden leaves and the table at my children’s family stately dark evergreens receiving the gatherings. falling leaves like drifting feathers. My Since the pies were cut into fairly kids were at their cottage, an invitation stingy slices, we each had seconds. We I had declined as my arm had been well polished off the whipped cream too. twisted in favour of a new adventure Maggie bowed again. This time, to our with extended relatives and friends I effusive praises. had not seen for years. After the dinner marathon Maggie Before the big feast we sat on the asked her husband to give her a couch silently anticipating the famous massage. Having spent the day storing bird. Fingers were drumming on pant the ATV’s, boats, BBQ’s and garden legs. A snore or two escaped from furniture away in three big sheds, he someone who had drifted off during the declined. Did I mention he had been quiet wait. My sister in law suddenly the one dozing off before dinner? No announced “it’s wine time,” jolting him one squirmed. Apparently it goes like out of his reverie. My brother poked this every year. When it was time for washing up, me and said “here we go,” referencing bowl of perfectly cooked, bright green, empty bowl. All the more for Maggie, the excuses came fast and furious. the impending annual Thanksgiving just tender delights that had been as usual. But eventually all the brothers and dinner banter. Then, discussion began lightly sautéed with toasted walnuts, As the dishes and platters were husbands pitched in to do the dishes, as to whether Maggie was cooking the invitingly glistening with butter. As cleared, Maggie took a bow. Nobody ribbing each other and bantering all bejeezus out of the Brussels sprouts as both bowls were passed around, the took note, despite the apparent the way. Grandma was exhausted from usual, just the way she likes them...pale pale mush kept being passed right on satisfaction around the table. supervising, and Maggie was having and soggy. by, same as every year until it arrived Apparently, that too is a tradition. Then a well deserved rest, albeit without a Later, at the table, the pale mushy still full back at its starting place to be came the pies. Two homemade lemon massage. Same as every year. excuse for roughage lay sadly deposited beside Brian’s, sadly, now meringues and a big pumpkin pie – my Later, on the drive back to our neglected in their bowl, beside Brian’s favourites! Oh dear, I thought. My own cabin, we rationalized our four brother and I looked at each other for pieces of pie each by calculating moral support. We made an unspoken measurements that left us feeling rather mutual acknowledgement that this guilt free. Unfortunately, we could THIS HOLIDAY SEASON would be a night to cave. We each had not similarly justify the fuel expended both, with whipped cream. or the 300% markup for the whipped The whipped cream had already cream, despite having supported a been on its own adventure earlier this local small business. Lesson learned. night. Since no one had remembered to Next time we’ll whip it ourselves. My bring the absolutely necessary whipped brother grinned his big, Cheshire cat cream, someone had made a last grin. Oh, family gatherings... minute thirty-minute drive to rectify the situation. A can of aerosol whipped cream was found in the back of a gas Jocelyn LeRoy is the owner/manager station cooler – the last remaining can. of Trillium Bakery in Old Ottawa It would do, extra special because of South since 1980. its price and carbon footprint. Later,

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RED APRON COOKS What to do before the holidays By Jennifer Heagle time finding accommodations. My Learn strathmere.com/spa-retreat/). If you favourite stops include Kinsip House Attend a workshop and learn are willing to drive a little farther, you I find that November can be a little of Fine Spirits (www.kinsip.ca) where something new. Supply and Demand can visit Ste. Anne’s Spa in Haldimand boring. It can be a long and dark you can sip on creative cocktails, (www.supplyanddemandfoods.ca) Hills and truly be pampered (www. month, and the weather isn’t always while watching the fancy chickens on Wellington Street offers pasta steannes.com). Now that their wedding ideal for spending time outdoors. The hunt and peck. There are many making classes which is a fun way season is over, these venues will be days are shorter, the nights are longer beautiful restaurants to choose from, to spend an evening. The Urban offering specials to entice you to visit. and colder, and our ‘nesting’ instinct but I always enjoy Pomodoro (www. Element on Parkdale has a whole seems to kick in. This month I am pomodoropec.ca) in Wellington where schedule of classes on their website This month I am sharing our popular going to make a few suggestions on they prepare beautiful and hearty pasta (www.theurbanelement.ca). C’est Bon ginger cookie recipe. This cookie how to make use of the time before the dishes and classic Italian starters and Cooking School offers classes and makes a great hostess gift and is a holidays are upon us. mains with very reasonable prices. foodie tours (www.cestboncooking.ca). popular seasonal cookie. You can also roll the dough into balls and freeze Stock up Bake and freeze Spa them, to be baked off at a later time Spend a few nights in the County Get a head start on your holiday Head to the spa for an evening, or a so you can always have fresh baked (www.visitpec.ca) and stock up on baking and freeze with some cookies weekend! There are so many ways to cookies on hand. wine, beer and spirits for the holiday for guests to enjoy or to give as a gift. pamper yourself as the seasons change. season! Just a short drive from Ottawa, Better yet, organize and host a cookie Just 15 minutes from downtown Jennifer Heagle is a chef, foodie and Prince Edward County offers a huge baking party! Gather your friends on Ottawa you can visit Le Nordik co-owner of the Red Apron. Jennifer selection of wineries, microbreweries a Sunday afternoon and bake up big (chelsea.lenordik.com) to relax and is a longtime resident of Old Ottawa and distilleries. You can avoid the batches of cookies to share, and store unwind. Just outside of town in the South & East. summer crowds, and have an easier for the holidays. other direction you can spend a night or two at the Strathmere Retreat (www.

Ginger Molasses Southminster United Church Cookies Ingredients: Christmas Bazaar 4 cups granulated sugar Sat., Nov. 9 3 cups butter, softened 1 cup molasses 9:00 to 1:00 p.m. 4 eggs 15 Aylmer Ave at Bank Street. 9 cups all purpose flour 2 ½ tablespoons of baking soda 1 ¼ tablespoon of cinnamon ½ tablespoon of salt ½ tablespoon of ground ginger ½ tablespoon of ground cloves ¼ tablespoon of nutmeg zest from one orange ½ cup candied ginger, chopped 1 cup of granulated sugar, for rolling

Directions: Preheat your oven to 325. Beat the sugar and butter together until light in colour and fluffy, scraping down the bowl occasionally. Add the molasses and beat while adding the eggs one at a time.

Sift the dry ingredients together. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, along with the zest and candied ginger, stirring until just incorporated. Scoop out the dough to your desired size and roll each ball in the remaining granulated sugar.

Note 1: We use ice cream scoops for this part. You can buy them at CA Paradis in a variety of sizes and it makes scooping cookies, scones, and batters fast and easy. And your cookies will all come out the same size!

Note 2: At this point you can freeze your cookie balls and save them to be baked at a later time.

Place cookies on a baking sheet. For thick chewy cookies you can leave the ball round. If you prefer a thin cookie, you can flatten them gently. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until nice and brown. Remove from baking sheet onto cooling rack. Store in an airtight container. These cookies keep well for a week or two! Page 28 The OSCAR l November 2019

MAYOR’S REPORT Have your say in the City’s 2020 Budget By Jim Watson, Mayor webpage: https://ottawa.ca/en/city-hall/ • An interactive online tool that budget. The tools include: provides you with the opportunity Last year, we worked with our City to play the role of politician or departments and staff and listened How the City Budget Works administrator and determine to residents through the budget • A short video that uses plain what areas of City services and consultation process in order to deliver language and easy-to- understand programs require increases, a budget that keeps the City on a path graphics that outline the basics of decreases or status quo funding, of fiscal prudence while continuing how the City budget works. and gives you the opportunity to build a caring, sustainable, and to provide comments. To show prosperous city. We were able to Get Involved in the Budget Process the impact of your decisions, the accomplish this while keeping a cap - The City of Ottawa’s Budget tool will also show how your are spent. on taxes, thus ensuring that Ottawa Process Made Simple changes will affect the budget In addition to the online budget remains an affordable city for all. • A printable info-graphic that rate and your individual property tools, residents may also offer budget To shed light on the budget process describes the budget and taxes. The tool can be accessed input before it is tabled on November and how these decisions impact your consultation process and at: https://engage.ottawa.ca/draft- 6, 2019, by sending an email directly individual property taxes, the City of highlights when and how residents budget-2020/news_feed/draft- to [email protected], by contacting Ottawa has developed innovative tools can have their say. budget-allocation-2020 your City Councillor or by tweeting available in the Understanding Your @ottawacity using the hashtag City Budget section of the Budget City of Ottawa Budget Allocation These budget tools will help you #ottbudget. Tool better understand how your tax dollars

MPP’S REPORT A Green New Deal for Ottawa By Joel Harden, MPP the Ford Nation faithful. and we need to think big. We must Much as I would rather not, I am make the case for a bold vision of a October was a whirlwind of activity inclined to anticipate that scenario. fairer, more sustainable Ontario, and as federal candidates and campaigns Premier Ford is likely to “double harvest our community’s ideas. vied for the respect of voters in the down” on his hubris, and push That’s why I’ll be hosting a 2019 Federal Election. As you read through an agenda of cuts and “Green New Deal and Meal” event these words, the outcome is now handouts. on November 23rd to learn from decided, and I am back at Queen’s As I wrote these words, The Ford environmental leaders in Ottawa. Park as part of Ontario’s Official government just offered a 14 percent We’re inviting folks to bring a snack Opposition. raise to its Deputy Ministers, and to share (I’ll be bringing chili), and As I prepped for my return, I a paltry 1% raise for over 55,000 share what they think a “Green New imagined two scenarios for the Doug custodians, clerical staff and Deal” for Ottawa might look like. that claim, I would invoke the history Ford government, given what I saw education assistants in our public My friend Ian Arthur (MPP for of my grandparents’ generation, in my first year as MPP for Ottawa schools. This is a government that Kingston and the Islands, and which is fitting to do given Centre. rewards the people at the very top, Opposition Critic for Environment November is a month where we On the one hand, we could see while insulting those who keep our and Sustainability) will join us to honour the sacrifices of our veterans. a chastened government. Premier kids safe. chat. Ian and I are also excited to take My grandparents survived the Ford’s approval ratings are among So how will I respond? Put simply, back any insights you might have Great Depression, and the rise of the lowest in Canada for any political you can expect more community for ambitious environmental public fascism in Europe. They sacrificed leader, and cuts to public services organizing. More monthly events to policy. through those tumultuous times are unlikely to change that trajectory. listen to you, learn from you, and How could we massively expand so future generations could enjoy Humble pie may be eaten as a tough questions at Queen’s Park on renewable energy in Ottawa? How a society of hope, inclusion and Thanksgiving leftover meal. behalf of those hurt by government could we make OC Transpo more opportunity for all. Or we could see more Trump- cuts. You elected me to help organize affordable for low-income users, In many respects, our society’s ish bluster with the 2019 Federal community resistance to Premier and more accessible to people with inability to grapple with the Election now in the rear-view Ford, and I won’t waver from that disabilities, seniors, and folks living existential threat of climate change mirror. More buck-a-beer-like commitment. Our team is ready for in suburban and rural areas? brings us back full circle. We no distractions as attempts to privatize this work. How can we encourage more longer have the luxury of assuming Toronto’s subway system (and other I’m also excited to shift beyond sustainable practices or agriculture, that piecemeal reform will work, and public services) proceed apace. a reactive strategy to the Ford waste, and water usage in our city? worldwide we are seeing voters reject More ovations from Tory MPPs in Government. We live in a time of How could Ottawa become the politicians who suggest that strategy. Question Period as vitriol flies from climate crisis and rising inequality, active transportation capital of the world for wheelchair users, cyclists, We are now living in a new age of and pedestrians? These and other momentous change, and it’s up to us questions will be fodder for much to marshall the ideas and political NEW PATIENTS WELCOME discussion. will appropriate for the challenges we Some will say thinking big is face. Dr. Pierre Isabelle pointless, and it is better to focus on Let’s have some chili on November more “practical” options. To dispute 23, dream big, and start that work Dr MDar.t hi Peetue rT Kiremmblay together.

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CARLETON CORNER As we continue to enjoy autumn and Colonel By Classic Ravens men’s and attend a real class on subjects such Visit sprott.carleton.ca/mba for more anticipate winter, Carleton University hockey as Global and International Studies, information. invites everyone to these upcoming Carleton is looking to repeat its Economics, Law and more! Register at events on our campus. dramatic comeback win in this year’s carleton.ca/fpa. Lifelong Learning at Carleton Colonel By Classic. The Ravens men’s University Convocation hockey team squares off with uOttawa Inclusion Week Carleton is offering an exciting On Saturday, Nov. 9, Carleton’s on Friday, Nov. 15 at 7 pm at TD Place. The Department of Equity and winter 2020 selection of affordable, 155th Convocation Ceremonies will Tickets at tdplace.ca. Inclusive Communities will host non-credit lecture series and welcome 1,300 graduates who will its first Inclusion Week, Nov. 11 to workshops. On our main campus, soon join a growing alumni association. Swimming Lessons 15. Everyone is invited to a panel learn about the global history of oil, Morning and afternoon ceremonies are A new session of swimming lessons discussion on Thursday, Nov. 14 logical fallacies, famous artists of streamed live online at 9:30 am and 2 starts up in November. We offer entitled “Not in our Space: Countering the Renaissance, and much more. pm at carleton.ca/convocation. private, semi-private and women’s only Hate and Racial Supremacist Groups.” At the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers lessons for all skill levels. Come learn Panelists from the university and Centre downtown, explore truth and CARLETON ATHLETICS in our pool! More info at athletics. Ottawa community will discuss how propaganda, Buddhism, grief and Ravens basketball home openers carleton.ca/aquatics/learn-to-swim. to raise awareness about hate crimes loss, history of the guitar, and more. The 2019-‘20 Ravens basketball in Canada, share ideas on prevention Both locations offer Italian language season tips off with the men’s and PD Day Camp and talk about supporting impacted and memoir writing workshops. women’s home openers on Friday, Drop your child off with us for communities. Please register at Registration begins Thursday, Nov. 21, Nov. 1 against Waterloo and Saturday, some fun! Our next PD Day camp is carleton.ca/equity. at 9 am. See details, join our mailing Nov. 2 against Laurier. Tip-off for both on Friday, Nov. 15. Find out more at list and buy gift certificates through the nights is at 6 pm. (women’s) and 8 pm. athletics.carleton.ca/cu-camps/pd-day- Sprott School of Business Learning in Retirement program (open (men’s). Tickets at goravens.ca/tickets. camps. Professional MBA Program to all adults) at carleton.ca/linr or call The Sprott Professional MBA 613-520-3699. Alerts Cup Ravens women’s hockey Faculty of Public Affairs program is designed for working The Ottawa rivalry continues with The Faculty of Public Affairs invites professionals with a minimum of this year’s Alerts Cup. The Ravens you to Irene’s Pub for their Author five years of relevant professional Carleton Corner is written by and Gee-Gees Meets Readers Series. On Thursday, experience who wish to continue in Carleton University’s Department clash in women’s hockey at the CU Nov. 14, Prof. Mira Sucharov and their careers while completing an of University Communications. As Ice House on Sunday, Nov. 3 at 3 pm. a panel will discuss her latest book, MBA. The Professional MBA follows your community university, Carleton Tickets at goravens.ca/tickets. Social Justice and Israel/Palestine. an intensive executive format over 16 has many exciting events of interest The faculty also invites current high months. Courses are delivered every to Old Ottawa South. For more school students to campus to spend second Friday and Saturday, allowing information about upcoming events, the day with a post-secondary student time for team projects and coursework. please go to carleton.ca/events.

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ABBOTSFORD AT THE GLEBE CENTRE ‘Dorothy’s Boutique’ By Julie Ireton work shifts, “Each volunteer has a unique touch. There’s guilt-free shopping inside One can say that the Boutique is like Abbotsford House at the Glebe Centre going into Sporting Life. It needs to be where fashions are recycled and sold neat, tidy and calling out to you to buy for a bargain. me,” said Martignago. ‘Dorothy’s Boutique,’ named after Come to the “The Best Bazaar in longtime boutique volunteer Dorothy the City” on Saturday, November 30, Martyn, is open Monday through from 10 am until 2:30 pm. Abbotsford Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. is in need of antiques and collectibles All year round, gently-used clothing (jewelry, pottery, glassware, paintings is on sale every weekday at the and other rare or whimsical items to be Abbotsford boutique in the grand stone sold in our Elegant Treasures & Flea house across from Lansdowne Park. Market). Please bring your donations Boutique fashions will be also be to Glebe Centre Community Programs featured at seniors centre’s annual at Abbotsford, which is the old stone bazaar on Saturday, Nov. 30, along house across from Lansdowne Park, with books, jewelry, teddy bears, flea located at 950 Bank Street. market finds, home baking and antique Julie Ireton is a journalist with treasures. the CBC, a lecturer at Carleton Cathy Schwartz, and the four other University and a resident of the volunteers at the boutique keep busy Glebe. sorting, pricing and displaying the donated women’s clothing that arrives Abbotsford is your community from all over the city. support centre for Adults 55+. We “The fun part is sorting. It’s like are the community programs of The opening Christmas presents,” said Glebe Centre Inc., a charitable, Schwartz about the boxes and bags of not-for-profit, organization which donations that arrive at the centre. “It includes a 254 bed long term care keeps stuff out of landfill and that’s ‘Dorothy’s Boutique’ volunteers (left to right) Cathy Schwartz, Loretta home. Find out more about our important.” Martignago, Karen Clark and Rosalie Adams. PHOTO BY PATRICIA GOYECHE services by dropping by 950 Bank Most of the donations are women’s Street (the old stone house) Mon- Fri wear including shoes, bathrobes, Prices include purses or scarves for Despite the low prices, thousands of 9-4 pm, telephoning 613-230-5730 dresses and blouses, but some limited $5 and some winter coats for $20. fundraising dollars are made through or by checking out all of The Glebe men’s clothing is also for sale. “Some of the scarves are pure silk, the boutique every year that helps with Centre facilities and community “There are some vintage items, but some are hand knitted and often we get the centre’s programming. programs on our website www. there is a lot of working women’s labels like Holt Renfrew or Eddy Bauer Boutique convener and retired glebecentre.ca clothing that is brought in after women and they’re in good condition,” said business analyst, Loretta Martignago, have retired,” said Schwartz. volunteer Rosalie Adams. trains new volunteers and organizes

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SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY PROGRAMS Sunnyside Branch Lego Block Party / Ça dé “bloc” Helen MacDonald experiences, knowledge, reflections Ottawa Public Library Drop by and take part in a different December Title: The Reluctant and ideas about life in Canada and 1049 Bank Street, Ottawa activity each week! / Prenez part Fundamentalist by Hamid Mohsin our situation in the larger world, past, InfoService 613-580-2940 à une nouvelle activité à chaque present and future. Drop-In program. semaine! Drop-in / Programme Sunnyside Mystery Book Club Wednesdays, 2:00 – 4:00 pm CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS portes ouvertes Do you enjoy reading mysteries? September 11– December 18 Fridays, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm / Les Share the enjoyment of good Crafternoon vendredis, 15h30 – 17h00 mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. Science Cafés with Carleton Drop-in for a seasonal craft project. September 13 – December 13 / 13 Join us for discussion usually every University Ages 8 and up. septembre – 13 décembre third Friday of the month. Drop-in Professors from the Faculty of Friday, November 15, 1-3pm program. Science share their discoveries with Play Day! / Au jeu! Friday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm you. Drop-in program. Maker Mondays / Lundi Créatifs Drop in preschool fun! Play with November 15 Wednesday, 6:30 – 7:30 pm Play, build, create, cut, fold, knit, puppets, crafts, building blocks, and November Title: The House of Four Nov. 13 & 27 draw & so much more with our low- more! / Un programme porte-ouverte by Barbara Nadel November 13th session: Leonardo’s tech mobile maker station! Ages 8 & pour les enfants d’âge préscolaire! Excursions into Mathematics up / Joue, construis, crée, découpe, Jouez avec des marionnettes et des Sunnyside Adult Book Club November 27th session: A plie, tricote, dessine et pratique une blocs, bricolez, et plus encore! Join in stimulating discussions Retrospective Look at the Power foule d’autres activités avec notre Drop-in / Programme portes ouvertes on selected titles in a friendly and of Natural Products: 50 years of nouveau poste mobile de création à Saturdays, 10:15 am – 11:15 am /Les relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday Chemical Dabbling and Some Stories faible technicité! 8 ans et plus. samedis, 10h15 – 11h15 of the month. Drop-in program. Drop-in/ Programme portes ouvertes September 14 – December 14 / 14 Friday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Ingenious Talks with Carleton Mondays, 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm / Les septembre – 14 décembre November 29 University lundis, 15h30 – 17h00 November title: Born a Crime by Faculty of Engineering & Design September 9 – December 2/ 9 Saturday Family Storytime Trevor Noah professors will be sharing their septembre – 2 décembre Stories, rhymes and songs for research with you. Drop-in program. children of all ages and a parent or European Book Club (EUNIC Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm Homework Help / Aide aux Devoirs caregiver. Drop-in. Canada) November 6 - Data Analytics to Come get help with reading, math, November 30 / 10:15 am (30 min.) Join us for the ultimate armchair Improve Building Performance science, French, English, etc. Led by travel around Europe. The European Frontier College. Ages 6 -10 / Reçois CHILDREN’S BOOK CLUBS Book Club is offered in partnership French Conversation Group de l’aide avec la lecture, les maths, with European Union National Améliorez votre français parlé les sciences, le français, l’anglais, Mighty Girls Book Club Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in et rencontrez des gens dans une etc. Avec des bénévoles de Frontier A children’s book club focused Ottawa to promote European authors ambiance décontractée et conviviale. College. 6-10 ans on exploring brave, strong and and their works. Drop-in program. Niveau intermédiaire. Programme Drop-in/ Programme portes ouvertes. intelligent girls in books. Parents, Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm portes ouvertes / Practice your Mondays, 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm / les guardians or caregivers are November 20 conversation lundis, 16h – 17h encouraged to accompany their child. French writer in residence Isabelle skills and meet new friends in a September 9 – December 2 / 9 Ages 8 & up. Registration required. Amonou will make a presentation. relaxed and friendly environment. septembre – 2 décembre Mondays, 6:30 pm (60 min.) Intermediate level. Drop-in program. November 25 Ottawa ComicBook Club Les jeudis, 18h30 / Thursdays, 6:30 Babytime The Ottawa ComicBook Club pm (60 min.) For babies and their parents or Bookworms Book Club is a small group of ComicBook 12 septembre – 19 décembre/ caregiver with stories, rhymes, songs Come share the enjoyment of reading enthusiasts who meet once a month September 12 – December 19 and games. 0-18 months. Drop-in books with other kids ages 8 & to discuss a graphic novel. For teens Tuesdays, 2:15 pm (30 min.) up. Parents and/or caregivers are and adults. Drop-in program. Conversations about Community November 5 – December 3 encouraged to accompany their child. Monday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm Convened in an extended sense of Registration required. November 4, December 9 community, topics of conversation Family Storytime (Bilingual) / Mondays, 6:30 pm (60 min.) November Title: Woman World by range from the local to the global. Contes en Famille (bilingue) November 18, December 16 Aminder Dhaliwal Drop-in program. Stories, rhymes and songs for December title: Crawl Space by Jesse Saturdays, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm children of all ages and a parent or Eager Readers Book Club (5-7 Jacobs September 14 – December 14 caregiver. / Contes, comptines et years) chansons pour les enfants de tout âge A children’s book club for kids who ADULT PROGRAMS A Word in Arabic et un parent ou gardien. are beginning to read independently. Learn a few words in Arabic. Drop-in Drop-in/ Programme portes ouvertes. Join us on the first Saturday of every The Writing Workshop program. Tuesdays, 10:15 am / Mardi / 10h15 month to chat about the book, do a An opportunity for writers of fiction, Wednesdays, 4:30 – 6:30 pm (30 min.) fun activity and share some ideas non-fiction, poetry, and experimental September 11 – December 18 November 5 – December 3 / 5 about what to read next. Parents forms to gather. Our emphasis will novembre – 3 decembre and / or caregivers must accompany be on developing works-in-progress Conversations about Earth and Us their child. Ages 5-7. Registration for publication. The workshop will Conversations, in community, Wee Wednesdays! / Mercredi Mini! required. provide writers with encouragement exploring ways to experience and Drop in preschool fun! Play with Saturdays, 2:00 pm (45 minutes) and constructive criticism from their understand our environment not as puppets, crafts, building blocks, and November 2: Nate the Great Goes peers. Drop-in program. “out there” but ourselves as insiders, more! /Un programme porte-ouverte Undercover by Marjorie Weinman Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm participating in Earth’s ecosphere. pour les enfants d’âge préscolaire! Sharmat November 4, December 2 With such a glimpse of broadened Jouez avec des marionnettes et des December 7: new perspectives and possibilities, blocs, bricolez, et plus encore! Knit & Knatter a pleasantly accelerated response to Drop-in/ Programme portes ouvertes. ADULT BOOK CLUBS Have you always wanted to learn climate change might, it is hoped, Wednesdays, 10 am – 11 am / to knit, crochet or improve your also emerge. Drop-in program. Mercredi, 10h – 11h Second Friday Adult Book Club skills? Come to Sunnyside and bring Thursdays, 2:00 pm– 4: 00 pm November 6 - December 4 / 6 Meet new people and join in your knitting needles and yarn to Sept. 12 – Dec. 19 novembre - 4 décembre stimulating discussions on selected begin or share your project. Enjoy titles in a friendly and relaxed conversation and a cup of tea while Story Swap Family Storytime atmosphere every second Friday of you knit! Drop-in program. Tell a story, listen to some stories and Stories, rhymes and songs for the month. Newcomers are welcome. Wednesdays, 11:30 am – 2:30 pm have some tea. Drop-in program. children of all ages and a parent or Drop-in program. Nov.13 & 27, Dec.11 Fridays, 1:30 pm- 3:00 pm caregiver. Drop-in. Friday, 2:00 – 3:00 pm Nov. 15 Thursdays / 10:15 am (30 min.) November 8, December 13 Conversations Among Canadians November 7 – December 5 November Title: H is for Hawk by Sharing, in community, our The OSCAR l November 2019 Page 33

SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY PROGRAMS ADULT SPECIAL PROGRAMS Culinary Narratives for the Taste Your Digital Legacy to these digital assets. Canada (food writing) Awards. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, the This session is informational only Eat. Drink. Write. For the past several years, Jennifer Cloud, PayPal, loyalty schemes, and does not include legal advice. Come to meet Jennifer Cockrall- has been writing about urban issues on-line dating profiles, etc. What Thursday, November 14, 6:30-8:00 King, Canadian award-winning food such as food culture, food security, happens to these accounts/ assets pm writer based in the Okanagan Valley, urban planning and urban agriculture. when you pass away? Join Diana for an interactive talk about food Come with your passion for food Tebby, a lawyer with the Real Estate writing. issues. and Wills and Estates team from Jennifer’s work was in the anthology Wednesday, November 6th, 1:30 – Mann Lawyers, to learn how to Best Food Writing 2016, and in 3:00pm help your Estate Trustees navigate 2017 her book Food Artisans of the the journey ahead by providing a Okanagan won the Gold Medal in roadmap of what you want to happen

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------Babysitting Looking for parking spot in the Large room for rent in OOS home Estate Sale Riverdale and Belmont area. Please situated along the Rideau River. Babysitter Available: Grade 10 call 613-277-5256. Entrance, bathroom and kitchen are Estate Sale. Saturday, November Glebe High School student able shared. Furnished or unfurnished. 2, 8:00-4:00. One Day Only: to walk Hopewell students home, Non-smoking, mature and quiet Everything Must Go! 41 Second Ave. play outdoors, help with homework, For Rent renters only. $650 inclusive. Email in the Glebe. prepare dinner, walk dogs. I play [email protected] girl’s field hockey and volleyball. Tutor Available Call or text 613-204-0476 House To Share in Alta Vista – available now. Female owner of House-sitter a 3-bed/2-bath clean home with Tutor available November 5 to Found parking, located in Alta Vista House sitter. Local young lady, January 3, in English and French. neighbourhood wishes to share caring & considerate with experience Eleanor has an MA from the Found. Gold Earring at Bank & with (clean, tidy, single, working) in gardening, pet sitting. References University of St Andrews, in Aylmer. Email description or photo female. I work & live at home. Ideal available. Evelyn at 514-928-6144, Literature, a BA from the University of its twin to claim. for anyone wishing to live in a safe, [email protected] of Toronto and a BAC from the [email protected] quiet, fully furnished/equipped home Lycée Français Charles de Gaulle in which is an easy commute or short London. Previous tutoring experience includes Shakespeare for high school. Parking Wanted drive to CHEO, General Hospital, Pet-sitter Carleton U., Ottawa U. and St Paul’s Please call or message 613-324-5591. Garage Needed. Looking for a garage U. $1000/mo including utilities. For and driveway for the winter months information email: e.sutherland@ Pet sitter available to walk your dog Nanny Share Wanted to store and have access to my car. I bellnet.ca full- or part-time Glebe/Old Ottawa would need access to the garage to ------South. References available. Evelyn drive my car. Preferred location is in For Rent: Two bedroom house on at 514-928-6144, sschrf99@gmail. Looking for a nanny share for one Old Ottawa South or the Glebe area. Warrington Ave. by the Rideau River. com child, starting in February 2020, If you have an unused garage in this Great for canoeing and kayaking, when she is 12 months old. Start date area please contact Eric at 819-744- easy access to walking and cycling Help Wanted is flexible. We can host, and are close 6479 or [email protected] trails. No smokers. 5 appliances. to the Firehall. Looking for regular ------$1950 per month. Please call 613 Looking for a young person to shovel business hours, Monday to Friday. Wanted indoor garage to park car for 730 0643, email guylaine.perreault@ entryway and driveway during We do not currently have a nanny and January & February 2020. Rental fee rogers.com. the winter. Starting with the first are open to joining an existing nanny to be discussed. Please call 613-523------snowfall. $20/hour. If interested, share or finding a nanny together. 9563 please call 613-730-9150. email [email protected]

Starting in November there are a number of new FREE programs for adults starting at the Firehall! These programs include an intergenerational walking group, a photography club, a book club, a cards club, a musical jam group, and a crafting group. Go to https://oldottawasouth.ca for more information. Page 34 The OSCAR l November 2019

AROUND TOWN Voices celebrates its 20th year of choral singing! Our winter The Glebe Centre Community Programs at Abbotsford is looking for concert, “Ring the Bells in Celebration,” will be a lively salute to the holiday volunteers to support the new Caregiver program. We need volunteers season as well as to the enjoyment of singing. Over 60 male and female to help on Sunday afternoons 1- 4 pm for a drop-in program for caregivers. voices and violinist Eric Johnson will be ready to entertain you under the Volunteers would help with set up, serving coffee, tea, drinks etc. and musical leadership of Joan Fearnley and accompanist Carla Klassen. Join help with clean up. Volunteers would also support the program by helping us on Sunday, December 8th at 3 pm in St Basil’s Church, 940 Rex Ave. with crafts, hosting a book club, photo club or history club. If interested off Maitland north of the Queensway. Tickets in advance $18 from choir please contact the Volunteer Coordinator at 613 238-2727 ext. 353 or email members or at Leading Note, 370 Elgin. At the door $20. Children 12 and [email protected]. Mature high school students needing their 40 under free. Information: bytownvoices.com hours would be welcome.

Canadian Martyrs Catholic Church, at 100 Main St. in Old Ottawa East, Ian Tamblyn is performing at Friends Coffee House at a community has Mass at 5:00 pm on Saturdays, 10:00 am on Sundays, and at 11:30 am concert organized by Ottawa Quakers. Ian is a Canadian folk music singer- Tuesday to Friday. song writer, , adventure and playwrite. His career of almost 50 years includes 30 albums. The concert is a benefit for “Students on Ice.” PAND is a non-profit settlement service organization. We strive to provide Tickets will be sold at the door for a suggested donation of $15. Sunday, settlement, training, support services and programs to bridge the gap between November 10, 2019, 7:00 pm to 9:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm. 91A 4th newcomers and society. We organize ongoing workshop and classes for Ave., in the Glebe newcomers to Ottawa. We have free English conversation group sessions for students and newcomers on Mondays 5:30 pm – 7 pm at the McNabb La Leche League Canada has a group in OOS. Are you breastfeeding/ Community Center (180 Percy Street). Since these sessions are free of charge chestfeeding your baby? Are you pregnant and planning to breastfeed? A La and open to public, we are in need of volunteers who are fluent in English and Leche League meeting is a relaxed, supportive and non-judgmental place can have one on one, or group conversation, with participants every Monday. where you can meet other parents, learn about nursing your baby and ask For more information go to: www.pandsettlement.ca questions. Meetings every second Tuesday of the month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at 36 Glen Ave. Next meeting is November 12th. For more information call Fall Fair at First Unitarian. Don’t miss the biggest church bazaar in Ottawa! 613-238-5919 or go to www.lllc.ca Mark your calendars. First U’s Fall Fair arrives on November 16 from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm at 30 Cleary Ave. 12,000 square feet of great deals on gently Ottawa Brahms Choir presents Vivaldi’s Gloria and Christmas used clothing, books, jewellery, electronics and other treasures. Silent auction favourites. Join us at 3pm at St Thomas the Apostle Church at 2345 Alta with valuable art and collectibles; two food venues; knitting and crafts, baking Vista Drive on Sunday December 1 for an afternoon of music to begin the and jams. See www.firstunitarianottawa.ca/fall-fair.html for more info. holiday season. Tickets available online at https://ottawabrahmschoir.ca or in person at St Thomas the Apostle Church. Frosty’s Fair Christmas Bazaar. Saturday, November 9, 9:30 - 2:00. Find Christmas gifts for your family and friends. Treat yourself too. Delicious Ottawa Newcomers Club. Our club is a non-profit, social organization homemade baking, preserves, frozen entrées and soup. Silent auction, sewing for women who have recently moved to this area (and those who have and knitting, jewellery boutique, unique Christmas ornaments, cards and gift experienced a significant life change), and would like to meet new people of tags. Bring your kids; they’ll have lots of fun. Trinity Anglican Church, 1230 similar interests by joining our many group activities. More information about Bank St. www.trinityottawa.ca (613-733-7536) us and what we do can be found on our website at: ottawanewcomersclub.ca or by contacting [email protected]

Southminster United Church Christmas Bazaar. On Sat., Nov. 9, from 9:00 until 1:00 p.m., you are cordially invited to attend the Southminster United Church Christmas Bazaar, at 15 Aylmer Ave at Bank Street. Please enter by the Galt St door. There will be jewelry, baking, books, collectibles, jams and jellies, gift baskets, handicrafts, Christmas decorations, a silent auction, kids only shopping area, and other tables of interest and enjoyment for everyone. Our Coffee Cafe is open from 9:00 until 11:15 am and a delicious luncheon is available from 11:00 until 12:30 pm. Please come and bring family, friends and neighbours to enjoy Southminster’s Christmas spirit at our Bazaar on Nov. 9th.

St. Thomas the Apostle Anglican Church Annual Bazaar. Saturday, November 9 at 2345 Alta Vista Drive by the fire station 10:00 am to 1:30 pm. Le Marche/Food Market and Kitchen Boutique, Bath Boutique, General Store, Children’s Boutique, New to You, Christmas items, jewellery, handicrafts, clothing, plants and books. For more information call 613-733- 0336.

Come and join the Pacesetters Walking Club at Billings Bridge Shopping Mall. Activities include walking with your friends, social gathering, knitting for charities, puzzles, library. Located in the basement of the Tower at the northwest corner of the Mall. Open from 7:30 to 10 am. Low cost of $10 per year covers our expenses. Call 613-521-6740 during open hours for information.

The Sunset Singers are a dynamic and energetic group of older people who see the world as a meaningful place – as a place they want to praise Our office is here for you with: through song. The Sunset Singers practice weekly under a superb director, confidence booster Roxanne Goodman. They enjoy visiting retirement homes Monthly Town Halls to entertain their residents and to perform wherever songs are wanted. They Canvasses also hold an annual fundraising concert where they raise money to support Community Organizing food banks and small local charities. This year’s concert will take place at the Help Accessing Government Studio Theatre at Centrepointe on Saturday, November 2nd and will begin Services (such as housing, ODSP/OW, healthcare, OSAP at 3pm. It will be accompanied by a silent auction. There will be breaks in etc.) the program and refreshments. Tickets are $20.00 and may be purchased by contacting Adrienne at [email protected] or Janet at [email protected]. And more! Children under 12 are free.

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HEALTH AND WELLNESS HealthBridge Foundation of Canada advancing health worldwide By Rebecca Brodmann, Sian implementing government of Canada Fitzgerald and Christine funded projects in Nepal, Vietnam and Tanzania that focus on delivering Saleeb gender-responsive, quality care for vulnerable mothers and their children. You might not have known that Canada has a proud tradition of Canada is a leader in advancing leadership in preventing death and the health, rights and wellbeing of suffering in a world where every day women and children globally. Thanks 15,000 children under five years of age to the hard work and innovation of die from preventable causes such as Canadians, more women and children pneumonia, diarrhea and malnutrition, around the world have access to basic and where every two minutes a woman health care, clean water, and nutritious dies needlessly from pregnancy or food. As a result they have the chance childbirth complications. To learn more to thrive. That’s something we should and to keep up with what Canadians all be proud of! are doing overseas, please visit One of the Canadian organizations healthbridge.ca or search for “Lead on carrying out this lifesaving work is Canada” on Facebook. HealthBridge Foundation of Canada. This year, as many of us gathered Christine Saleeb is currently the for barbecues, fireworks and family Knowledge Translation Intern of time, we can proudly reflect upon the HealthBridge and is completing work Canadian staff are undertaking her MSc in Global Health. Rebecca to ensure that some of the world’s Brodmann manages the maternal, most marginalized people have newborn and child health program at access to nutrition, maternal health HealthBridge. Sian FitzGerald is the services, and resources on health Executive Director of HealthBridge A Mothers’ Group meeting in Banke District, Nepal. education. HealthBridge is currently and lives in OOS. PHOTO FROM HEALTHBRIDGE FOUNDATION OF CANADA

IN THE GLEBE We’ve moved! CURAVITA Health Group, Glebe location, is now providing chiropractic and registered massage therapy services at 108 Third Avenue The design of our new clinic will By Dr. Ken Brough, CEO, enhance our collaborative care model as it has been specifically planned CURAVITA Health Group to facilitate communication and teamwork amongst our chiropractors, We are excited to announce that physiotherapists and registered massage CURAVITA Health Group, Glebe therapists. With twice the amount Location, has completed its move to a of square footage compared to our new building in the neighbourhood! As previous location, we were able to you may know, Fifth Avenue Court, the expand not only the number of patient building where we had been providing rooms, but add shared workspaces to chiropractic and registered massage foster teamwork amongst all of our therapy services for over 25 years, is healthcare professionals. being converted to condos. As a result, When you walk through our doors, we had to find a new home. To ensure you will be greeted by our friendly and the ease and convenience of care for professional Clinic Health Assistants. our patients, I purchased a 5000 square- Our CHA’s know each patient by name foot unit at 108 Third Avenue in the and each of our healthcare providers is Glebe. The space has been completely passionate about health, wellness, and redesigned to create a modern, state- being of service to others. Our team of-the-art clinic that is accommodating, of CHA’s and healthcare professionals We have moved to welcoming, and comfortable for our work seamlessly together to provide patients. you with an exceptional patient 108A Third Avenue in the Glebe! In the very near future, we are also experience. looking forward to expanding our scope We are grateful to all of our patients of services at our Glebe location to and community partners for their We are grateful to all of our patients and include physiotherapy and integrating understanding and support as we it into our existing collaborative care community partners for their understanding completed our construction and move model. The physiotherapy centre to our new location. We look forward to and support as we completed our features a rehabilitation/gym area, a serving you in our new clinic! construction and move. large treatment area with semi-private rooms, a private treatment room, and Dr. Ken Brough is a chiropractor We look forward to serving you in our new clinic! private change rooms. and CEO at CURAVITA Health Group The goal is to make it even more Please come by to see us! - Glebe Location, formerly known as convenient for our patients to access Glebe Chiropractic Clinic + Massage the care they need in the most efficient Therapy Centre. You can reach the way possible. Our expanded multi- Clinic at 613-237-9000 or at www. disciplinary model will allow us to A Community of Care CURAVITA.com, or follow us on social continue to provide excellence in media: @curavitahealth on Instagram, patient care, with more options for curavita.com | 613.237.9000 | [email protected] @curavitaglebe on Facebook and our patients to meet their health and Twitter. wellness goals. Page 36 The OSCAR l November 2019

NOTES FROM THE GARDEN CLUB Climate Change and its effect on our gardens By Colin Ashford contributors to adaptation knowledge for their gardens. She For the second meeting of the encouraged us to: observe and twenty-fifth season of the Old record pollinators in our gardens; Ottawa South Garden Club, observe how blooming patterns members and their guests were are changing; use integrated fortunate to have Master Gardener pest management (monitor plant Diane McClymont-Peace discuss health, use soft insecticides); how they could be better stewards reduce water consumption by of their gardens in the face of mulching and installing rain climate change. Diane worked as an barrels; and compost kitchen environmental scientist in a number and garden waste. From a wider of federal departments and, for the perspective, Diane encouraged last ten years of her public-service us to take action beyond our career, she was involved in climate- backyard by promoting wider change research. biodiversity and the restoration of Diane began her presentation by native vegetation. differentiating between weather To conclude her talk, Diane (short-term variations in the introduced members to some atmosphere) and climate (long- of her favourite native plants term variations in weather) and by including: marsh marigold, observing that hardiness zones are bunchberry, trillium, wild ginger, based on climate data. Next, she and honeyberry. noted how greenhouse gases (carbon ILLUSTRATION BY WILLIAM ELDER, US NATIONAL PARK SERVICE dioxide, methane, water vapour, The OOSGC will meet next on Monday 11 November 2019 at and nitrous oxide) trap heat near the jet stream has led to unseasonable to conserve soil moisture and reduce The Firehall at 260 Sunnyside Avenue the earth’s surface by scattering heat hot and cold weather-events that have summer soil-temperatures; planting at 7.00 pm when Hume Douglas, a waves instead of allowing them to pass adversely affected crops. Diane went winter cover-crops to prevent erosion, research scientist in entomology with cleanly through the atmosphere to space on to point out that most of the global reduce weeds, and provide nutrients to Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, will (see illustration). The concentration warming (over 90%) has been absorbed the soil; and using low-emission garden discuss using Internet resources for the in the atmosphere of the main villain, by the oceans—leading to more, and products such as electric mowers, identification and management of insect carbon dioxide, has risen to 400 parts- more-severe, tropical storms. compost, and natural pest-control pests in the garden. per-million—the highest value in Diane then turned her attention methods. 800,000 years and the variation in the to the effects of increased levels In summary, Diane encouraged concentration of carbon dioxide over of carbon dioxide on our gardens us to be stewards of the changing Colin Ashford is a member of the Old that same time period has accurately including: fluctuating temperatures, environment—noting that gardeners Ottawa South Garden Club. tracked the variation in Antarctic drought conditions, damaging storms, are well-positioned to be significant temperature. Whilst climate change the expansion of weeds and invasive has generally led to warmer winters, plants, and increases in the number encouraging the northward spread of of garden pests. In addition, Diane insect pests and fungal diseases at rates noted that extreme-weather events can of kilometers per year, the instability of cause physical damage to plants in our gardens including: early-frost damage; desiccation; mould; and LOVE TO LEARN? damage from hail. Climate change also causes the disruption of the Learn about propaganda, history, important connections between pollinators and the insects on Buddhism, memoir writing & more, which they depend. For example, on main campus or in the pollinators such as humming Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre. birds and bees may arrive either too early or too late to feed on the

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THE CREATIVE CURRENT trying to ascertain what the people Tanya Collins: like. What drives them? What inspires them? Family heritage, Tanya’s path to a career in design was non-linear. Following in the intuition, and an footsteps of her siblings who are now doctors, Tanya got an MA in science. open-heart guide She was also an avid athlete. It was during university that she met her her creative path husband John. When they settled in By Vanessa Coplan Ottawa and had a family, Tanya got a diploma in naturopathic medicine and As an Old Ottawa South resident yoga teacher training level 1. you are likely familiar with the name Life changed when John was Tanya Collins, or her pink and black diagnosed with Leukemia, which signs with her company name Tanya proved to be terminal. After some Collins Designs. Tanya is a well time had passed, Tanya got into design The Hasek Villa, built in 1931 for Tanya’s grandfather Jaroslav Hasek and known interior designer in and around work by helping her landscaper and a designed by the architect Henrich Lauterbach. PHOTO BY MARTIN VESELKA Ottawa. neighbour with work on a yard, and A typical workday for Tanya looks then an interior renovation. Tanya with your heart, whether it’s a where he was part of the avant-garde busy, stoking and managing creative describes this period after John’s death conventional or educated approach, movement, to big city North America, fires. Her workday typically starts as “the heavens open[ing] up and or on your own, you take pieces of and then to farming in Pickering is with client meetings at 9 am. When this design business was born.” Her wisdom with you wherever you go.” paramount. In Pickering the family not consulting with clients she is reputation grew by word of mouth, but Tanya attributes her creative and shifted gears and lived modestly before too long the media got involved innovative spirit to her grandfather but free. Her grandfather sold the and her uncle. Her grandfather, Pickering farm in the 1980’s and Jaroslav Hasek, was a Modernist moved to Vancouver – always forward pioneer in the Czechoslovak Republic thinking. during the 1930’s. He commissioned Tanya’s uncle is an antique dealer Functionalist architect, Heinrich in Toronto. At an early age Tanya was Lauterbach to design the flat roofed exposed to different pieces and time Hasek villa, in 1931. periods and got an education in history After the war, when the Communists and art from the family. Tanya says, “I took over in the l950’s, the family am not trendy. I am not trained. I am a moved to New York City. They then self-taught designer.” bought land in Pickering Ontario and farmed. The creative flexibility needed Vanessa Coplan is an artist, art to successfully move from a cultural teacher, creative coach and a resident rich central European lifestyle, of OOS.

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Tanya Collins. PHOTO BY GORDON KING PHOTOGRAPHY either advising her engineer or her and she was featured in Ottawa Life draft person on proposed layouts or Magazine. architectural details for renovation On her design work Tanya says, projects. She also manages projects “starting out I had no portfolio, so by making site visits to inspect work, people came to my house to see what Glebe or speak with general contractors I could do. Kindness in people in when problem solving is required. the community around John’s death She provides concepts for custom motivated already deep connections furniture, case goods or built-in to this area, and fueled my work life cabinetry, sources finishes for kitchen, here.” CRAFT & bathroom or whole home renovations. Being a self-taught creative, I asked She also sources furnishings and other Tanya if she felt that going to school decor items, and installs them. would have gotten her to where she is When our talk turned to issues today? surrounding creativity Tanya spoke “No. I am free to do things my way. about the relationship between I operate from my heart and my gut. ARTISAN creativity and beauty, the ability I am good with people. I understand for creative people to see beauty all people. It sets me apart. It’s not Fair around them. She describes herself just about design jargon, but about as a feeling and intuitive person knowing people, and coupled with who listens to her “gut.” She applies [collaborative] creative energy makes Friday Saturday Sunday this directly to her work when she me successful. I had to be confident describes experiencing an interior in myself. I feel this is my purpose; Nov 15 Nov 16 Nov 17 space as something that moves her, this is where I need to be. The life I that she has a reaction to, and she am living is great. I still love it. Short wants to make her clients feel that or long term project, I like to help 6 - 9 pm 10 - 5 pm 11 - 4 pm same energy. In order to “read” people them see what they may not be seeing. and get in touch with exactly how A satisfying process for both of us, they want their space to feel Tanya collaborative.” Glebe Community Centre 175 Third Ave, O9awa talks about the psychological elements Tanya continues, “I have always inherent to her job. She is constantly followed my heart. If you are aligned 613-233-8713 .ca Page 38 The OSCAR l November 2019

DESIGN DILEMMAS Converting space into rental income Glebe basement unit Recently I was asked to come up with a plan for a rental unit in a basement of a Glebe home. When figuring out the space layout, remember to take into consideration the extra thickness of walls for sound and fire barriers, minimum height restrictions on ceiling heights, and window sizes. This particular space layout allowed for a large front bedroom, about 14’ x 17½’ with a south facing egress window and a closet. A bathroom about 8’ x 4½’ with a shower pan, 36” vanity and toilet. Then quite a long hall with a kitchen along one end. Because the ceilings are not very high, the kitchen will not have any upper cabinets, only a small fridge, The plan which includes a 3-piece bath with a shower stall, kitchenette/eating/sitting area and bedroom. hot plate, and sink with 4 banks of drawers. Then there will be a living and dining space with table and ILLUSTRATION BY VANESSA RIDDELL chairs, pull out couch and room for a bookcase. The light entering the living space would be from By Vanessa Riddell converting space into rental income. First, it is already existing windows on the east wall in the entry allowed within the city of Ottawa to create one rental hall. The opening to the hall will be widened and Turning extra space into rental income has become unit within a detached home, one in each half of a beamed to allow that space’s light to enter the living a way to afford real estate in this heated market. semi-detached unit and one for the whole of a duplex, area. The hall will be a sort of mudroom with hooks Particularly in downtown neighbourhoods that so that is good news. and space for coats and shoes. It will also be a hall are centrally located. In a central location like Old Second, and most importantly, an added rental for the landlord to access the furnace room so that Ottawa South or the Glebe there is less need for a car, unit requires a permit. The building plans need to be going through the entire rental apartment will not be commutes can be easier and healthier (walking or submitted to the city. This makes sure that building necessary. biking) and cultural events, work, school, shopping standards, appropriate bylaws, and fire retrofits Because there are only 2 large windows I would etc. are much closer. This means rental units in this are adhered to and the unit is safely built. Building suggest lots of bright ceiling light too to make sure neighbourhood will be easy to fill. Turning extra permits cost 8$ per every $1,000 in construction costs the space is not too dark. space into rental income can also increase the value with a minimum cost of $80 and are well worth the price. of one’s home. Vanessa Riddell is the owner of SACHI. If you have Third, make sure you have factored in an increase any design dilemmas please contact info@sachi. in property taxes that the permit may have triggered. Things to remember ca, www.sachi.ca, 613-866-6604. But there are a few things to remember when Also make sure you have the right type of insurance on your home.

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