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City Hall Ward Offi ce ELI EL-CHANTIRY 110 Laurier Ave. W. 5670 Carp Rd. Ottawa, ON K1P 1J1 Kinburn, ON K0A 2H0 Councillor, West Carleton - March Ward 5 T: 613-580-2475 T: 613-580-2424 ext. 32246 [email protected] www.eliel-chantiry.ca @Eli_Elchantiry @Ward5Ottawa Your WEST CommunityVoice CARLETON October 15, 2020 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 2 No. 20 ‘My phone is constantly ringing’: Dunrobin wildlife rescue seeing record demand
BY ERIN McCRACKEN
Lynne Rowe approaches an outdoor enclosure where a pair of masked eyes peer out from a cozy hammock. More curious raccoons inch closer. One plays with a leaf that has fallen through the wire mesh of the enclo- sure, which serves as a safe home away from home while the critters heal and/ or mature. “I find it endlessly fascinat- ing,” Rowe said of her rescue work. “Everyone who volun- teers and pitches in does so because they care about ani- mals. It’s very therapeutic for us to see raccoons goofing around like that. It does my heart a lot of good.” Holly’s Haven Wildlife Rescue, a volunteer-based not-for-profit licensed or- ganization in the Dunrobin area, has taken in almost 90 raccoons, some from as far away as Toronto, and a total of more than 300 critters, including bats, rabbits, squirrels, mice, voles and groundhogs. Erin McCracken photos Lynne Rowe holds Holly, a resident raccoon at Holly’s Haven Wildlife Rescue in the Dunrobin area. Rowe and her team of volunteers have taken in PLEASE SEE RESCUE, PAGE 11 approximately 90 raccoons in need this year, up from the usual 40, because many other centres in Ontario were closed in the spring due to the pandemic. 2 October 15, 2020 - Community Voice News Life is better, TOGETHER.
Photo by Ottawa Fire Capt. Gary Kelleher Several West Carleton firefighters posed for a group photo recently for a compilation that will be gifted to an injured Vars firefighter who was badly injured in a farming accident. Emergency News
District 8 gets permanent sector chief
Veteran firefighter Tom Miller has been promoted to the rank of sector chief Photo courtesy of Deputy Chief Todd Horricks/Twitter of District 8, which in- Deputy Fire Chief Todd Horricks, in charge of rural cludes stations in Corkery, operations, left, promoted Tom Miller to the rank of sector Stittsville, Richmond and chief of District 8, which includes Station 84 in Corkery. North Gower. Start your retirement living “Promoting a new chief Birch, a Cumberland farmer expenses, help Birch adjust officer is one of my favou- and rural firefighter with to life at home without the journey with Chartwell rite responsibilities as a Vars. use of his dominant hand deputy chief,” Deputy Fire The 30-year-old lost part and potentially cover the Chartwell retirement residences are safe and social places to Chief Todd Horricks, said of his arm when he fell cost of a prosthetic hand. call home, where you or a loved one can benefit from support, on Twitter of the Oct. 5 pro- while working on his baler connection and convenient services that can make life better. motion. “Today is a great last month. His right hand Student transport With safety precautions in place, our residents continue to day. My sincerest congrats became caught in moving van involved in crash to Capt. Tom Miller on his equipment. enjoy safe social opportunities and engaging activities that well-deserved promotion Surgeons at The Ottawa A student transportation bring them happiness and fulfillment. to sector chief.” Hospital’s Trauma Centre van and a deer collided Miller already has experi- had to amputate below on Galetta Side Road near More than 95% of residents, their family and friends ence at that senior rank. He the elbow. Since then Birch Canon Smith Road in the feel their Chartwell residence has taken important measures has been the acting sector has undergone multiple Fitzroy Harbour area on Oct. to keep them safe during COVID-19.* chief for District 8 over the surgeries. 1 at 8:31 a.m., prompting the past 14 months and before Firefighters wanted to let arrival of firefighters from * Chartwell’s Listening to Serve You Better Survey, 2020, from almost 13,500 respondents. that became a captain at Birch know they’ve got his Fitzroy’s Station 62. Station 94 in Manotick in back, said Acting Sector “No injuries but the deer Book your personalized virtual or on-site tour 2012. Chief Mike Ryan, adding didn’t make it,” said Acting Miller has been a firefighter that members of the fire ser- Sector Chief Mike Ryan. today at 613-416-7863 or chartwell.com in Ottawa for 18 years. vice are like extended family. The van was not transport- A GoFundMe fundraising ing students at the time, he Firefighters send campaign has generated said. CHARTWELL EMPRESS KANATA well wishes to injured more than $112,000 in do- [email protected] 170 McGibbon Drive, Kanata colleague nations to offset hospital
CHARTWELL KANATA West Carleton firefighters 20 Shirley’s Brook Drive, Kanata are sending their well wishes LLOSTOST CATCAT “PEACH”“PEACH” to an injured colleague. CHARTWELL RIVERPARK Platoons from Carp, Last seen in Kanata North/ 1 Corkstown Road, Nepean Kinburn, Dunrobin, Carp area Sept 15. Constance Bay and South CHARTWELL STILLWATER CREEK March recently posed for a He is a very friendly male 2018 Robertson Road, Nepean group photo during a train- orange tabby, neutered and ing night. It will be compiled microchipped. We miss our CHARTWELL STONEHAVEN with photos of firefighters Peachy boy. 70 Stonehaven Drive, Kanata from Ottawa’s other rural Please call 613-883-9190 districts and given to Justin News Community Voice - October 15, 2020 3
Canada’s largest no-soil marijuana ELI EL-CHANTIRY facility proposed for Carp Airport lands Councillor West Carleton - March BY ERIN McCRACKEN Ward 5
A unique medicinal and recreational marijuana BUDGET 2021 - production facility is in the works for the Carp Airport HAVE YOUR SAY lands. CannaGenetics wants to Yes, it’s that time of year again - time to discuss the City of build its flagship “precision Ottawa’s annual budget for 2021. The public consultation aeroponics facility” where component of Budget 2021 is now gearing up, and the City cannabis will be grown in- of Ottawa wants to engage with you now in preparation of doors without the use of soil drafting next year’s document. Your feedback helps inform or pesticides. the City’s budget priorities and contributes to decisions about This will make it one of investments in services that you want and need. Canada’s largest commer- Screenshot/CannaGenetics website The draft budget for 2021 is currently being developed cially licensed producers CannaGenetics is proposing to build a unique commercially licensed medicinal and recreational and members of the community can provide input by asking using this method, said to be marijuana production facility at the WestKan Business Park at the Carp Airport. questions, communicating with the Mayor and Council and different than 90 per cent of completing surveys. Additionally, over the coming few weeks currently licensed produc- out the best people and new- means 90 per cent less water additional 400,000 square there will be Councillor-led public consultation sessions. I will ers and the most efficient est technologies and inno- and 70 per cent fewer nutri- feet of cultivation space. In be holding my Virtual Ward 5 Budget Consultation on Thursday, technique available. vations to develop the best ents will be needed. Water the concept plan, there is an October 29, from 7pm to 8:30pm. This is a virtual meeting “We are hoping to begin quality and most cost-effi- will be drawn from a private aerial drawing of four build- and residents must register their participation by emailing lisa. construction in spring 2021, cient premium products. well on the property and ings noted for three phases. [email protected] or calling 613-580-2424 x32256. noting we are in a global The company, established wastewater will be filtered, About 20 employees will be Registered participants will receive further information including pandemic which may or in 2018, has a board of direc- according to the company’s hired for the first facility. login details for the virtual meeting. Call-in capabilities will also may not alter our time- tors and a medical advisory application to the city. “As the company evolves, be available for anyone wanting to phone into the meeting. lines,” company president board of industry experts. CannaGenetics has ap- we anticipate hiring addi- Connect with my offi ce as noted above to obtain call-in details. and CEO Geoff Graham told The future one-storey fully plied to Health Canada for tional personnel,” Graham If you cannot attend my Public Consultation Session, feel free to contact me directly at [email protected] or call me at this newspaper in an email. automated facility will culti- three licences, which will said, but added no time- 613-580-2475. You can also: The 42,900-square-foot vate, process, package and require introductory and lines have been set for the • Go to engage.ottawa.ca/draft-budget-2021 and submit facility is proposed for the distribute premium high- pre-sales inspections, said expansion. your questions using the online tool and fi ll out the online WestKan Business Park at percentage THC and CBD Graham. The public comment budget survey 20014 Russ October Bradley 31, 2019Rd. - Communitymedical Voice and adult-use rec- period for the applicaNews- • Follow and communicate with the City via Facebook (@ “We have been waiting reational cannabis products ON THE MAP tion closes Thursday, Oct. CityOfOttawa) and Twitter (@ottawacity), using the hashtag until now to enter the space, for Canadians. 15. Comments can still be #ottbudget after the ground has settled The cannabis will be avail- The company hopes to put submitted afterwards, and • Provide your feedback by calling 3-1-1 (TTY: 613-580- and theRoom sector became for able inRent salves and patches, Carp and Ottawa on the map up to and including at the 2401). Rural residents call 613-580-2400. more stable,” Graham said edibles and capsules, tinc- as a leader in pharmaceuti- city’s agriculture and rural • Sign up as a public delegation at the upcoming Standing in a statement.1 bedroom “The fully largefurnished tures in andbeautiful oils, suppositories, open cal-grade cannabis. affairs committee meeting Committee and Board meetings dealing with Budget 2021. companiesconcept are house. still strapped Perfect forand female smoking, student dabbing or and “It was very important for where the plans will be con- (Meeting dates are published on ottawa.ca/budget). with the business models vaping products. me to strategically locate sidered, said city develop- senior. Close to Hazeldean Mall, Shoppers Visit ottawa.ca/budget to get more detailed information they started with and we The amount of cannabis to our business at the airport ment review planner Sarah on understanding the City budget, learning about the budget see manyDrug, gaps Bank in &the Buses. sector House be grown has all and amenities. processed is in Carp,” Graham said. “I McCormick. process and fi nding ways to get involved and have your say. that CannaGenetics can fill.” commercially confidential, am excited because of what The date when the applica- Supporting Veterans and First Responders He said his mission613-270-9038 over the said Graham. our project brings to the tion will be heard at the com- past three years was to seek The no-soil approach community – high-paying mittee meeting has not been FIVE-DAY HOUSEHOLD jobs, tax revenues and fu- decided. The public will be ABOVE LEFT: Over 80 people participated in the annual ture growth, especially now notified of that meeting date CanadianHAZARDOUS Walk for Veterans at WASTE Walter Baker DEPOT Park in Kanata at a time when things are un- 14 days before it takes place, on Saturday, October 19, raising $4,000 for organizations fortunately shutting down according to city staff. supportingThe third and veterans fi nal extended and first Household responders Hazardous dealing Waste post OUTDOOR STORAGE amidst a global pandemic.” Submit comments by call- traumaticDepot in stress2020 disorder.is being held from Wednesday, October 21 Old Second Line Road, Kanata In the company’s applica- ing at 613-580-2424, ext. to Sunday, October 25, 8am to 4pm, at the Barrhaven Snow or ABOVE:Disposal Brian Facility and (Strandherd Jill Greenwood, Drive whoand haveDealership nearly 50Drive). years Monthly Call for Information tion, it noted the vantage 24487 or emailing sarah.mc- point of the vacant 4.2-hect- [email protected]. of No combined electronic service waste will with be the accepted Canadian at this Armed depot. Forces,For more led Seasonal rates 613.227.8608 are (10.4-acre) parcel of land For details, go to devapps. theinformation Canadian on Walk the depotfor Veterans go to ottawa.ca. initiative at the Walter Baker in proximity to the airport ottawa.ca and search for Park in Kanata on October 19. and trucking routes. D01-01-20-0004 and/or City Hall - 613-580-2475 There is room on the site D02-02-20-0023, or visit LEFT: SheldonWard LeongOffi ce (left), - 613-580-2424 the manager Ext.of fund 32246 development for an expansion with mul- cannageneticsinc.com. with the [email protected] Housing Initiative, Kanata-Carleton MPP Merrilee Fullerton (middle) and Sammy Sampson (right), tiple buildings, including an [email protected] www.eliel-chantiry.ca a veteran of 21 years with the Canadian Armed Forces, participate in a planting ceremony of the Liberation 75 tulip commemorating the Canadians who served in the Second for community news World War and the 75th anniversary of Canada’s role in the YOUR and information that Liberation of The Netherlands in 1945. The commemoration was one of the highlights of the 2019 Canadian Walk for affects YOU! Veterans at Walter Baker Park earlier this month. VOICE Anil Jhalli photos
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Eight months into the pan- These pandemic times are no this virus. demic and life is still far from time for there to be squabbling With the recent rise in cases, normal. That COVID-19 num- politicians. the province has ordered wide- bers are once again on the rise is It is disappointing, though, spread lockdowns in hot spots disappointing, especially with that directives from our leaders like Ottawa. Indoor dining at the annual flu season about to seem to be constantly changing. restaurants and bars, fitness descend on society. Granted, the whole situation is gyms, cinemas and museums If there is one piece of advice in constant flux but if the mes- are all closed. And unless we all which we hope political lead- sage is not constant and con- strictly adhere to social distanc- ers at all levels continue to take, sistent, people arrive at a point ing, mask wearing, hand wash- it is to follow the science. That is where they do not know what ing, small gatherings and staying what is going to get us all out of to believe. The province’s rever- home as much as possible, it’s this in the end. Overall this is a sal on some of the symptoms bound to be the schools and dictum that has been followed which require parents to keep a daycares next. None of us wants by our leaders, although not al- child at home from school and that. That’s why these decisive ways. Reference the class size just when a COVID-19 test is re- actions by the province were issue around the return to in- quired before a return to school needed. They put the health of person schooling and how ig- is one example. Parents end up citizens first. noring the expert health advice confused and upset. People want to do what is nec- in that case brought forth a del- Similarly, witness the province’s essary to stop this virus. But lead- uge of criticism on the provincial reversal on testing, making it by ers at all levels must give firm government. appointment only. This helped direction and make decisions It is encouraging that for the eliminate the long lineups which that are consistent and effective. most part, federal and provincial had been happening but it wa- We want to support them; we leaders seem to be cooperating tered down the message that want to get over this pandemic; and working with one another. testing is so important in battling we want them to do their job.
began in July the academy more demand for member- the next month, really. Just Op-Ed: Sports & rec feeling the pinch has been limited to 10 stu- ships because of it, but yes it not sure what we can do.” dents per session, with social is one of the easier activities Recently, a group of pro- stay active. contingencies. distancing and no sparring. to stay on your own in the fessors of medicine and I’ve just returned to my se- Martial artist Stephane Like many of us, what he bush,” said Steve Burgess, doctors from some of our nior men’s hockey league, D’Amour was travelling learned the first go-around club vice-president. “It’s most prestigious universi- after seven months off the in Columbia with his wife should prove invaluable this just the restaurants we don’t ties in Ontario wrote Premier blades, and it looks like it’s when the shutdown first time as well. They are ahead know about and we haven’t Doug Ford urging him to one game and out. happened in March. He im- of the game. got a final answer in regards not push the province back Under the most recent mediately started research- Andrew McArdle, presi- to grooming the trails and into a sweeping lockdown provincial restrictions con- ing ways that he could keep dent of the West Carleton how to properly sanitize and because they believe “it cerning indoor team sports, his dojo open. Wolverines youth football man our machines.” would not be helpful” for BY JON MARK only training and drills will D’Amour, who has owned program, reported that, “Not Socially distanced curling our mental well-being and be permitted for 28 days. No and managed the Mixed all clubs ran camps but we at Huntley just got underway our livelihoods. Never before has George competitive play or scrim- Martial Arts & Fitness got positive survey results and they had been seeking One more push and it’ll Bernard Shaw’s quote about mages are allowed. Academy in South March for from the families, so we went volunteers to help with sani- be off the cliff for too many the ‘sound mind and body’ As for the West Carleton 20 years, told me, “We were ahead with it.” tization. The new guidelines of our small businesses. seemed truer than it does Warriors hockey program, proactive, we didn’t take this They did non-contact drills will likely put a kink in their Besides, I really believe we’re today. I talked to Del Brown, who lying down. The moment and skills and some flag foot- plans too. getting quite good at being Humans certainly need has been president for four this all started in March, I ball earlier this fall. Kids will soon be looking careful. balance to keep our minds years and has seen nothing started getting familiar with The West Carleton to skate on West Carleton’s One of our true blessings in and bodies healthy and but challenge for each and Zoom platforms, a student Snowmobile Trails outdoor rinks. rural Ottawa is all the abun- with sports andYour recreation every one of those seasons. portal, and I basically turnedKANATA Association is anticipating a Greg Patacairk, president of dant open spaces and fresh curtailed, extracurriculars His teams have only been my gym into a TV studio.WEST CARLETON good season since social dis- the Dunrobin Community country air. cancelledCommunity and gyms closed doing developmental work Now we’re improvingOTTAWA all of SOUTHtancing is easier to achieve Association, reports, “We are Jon Mark is a Dunrobin again, it will continueYour to Community be to date, Newspaper so they are stayingVoice those aspects.” on a snow machine. trying to sort that out now. resident and radio person- a challenge for many of us to flexible and are ready with Since the third phase “We haven’t seen a boom or Depends what happens in ality with 99.7 Boom FM.
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Erin McCracken photo The new executive of the West Carleton Snowmobile Trails Association includes, from left, secretary Doug VanderVelde, vice-president Steve Burgess, president Paul McDonald, Eric Mesdag, training and website coordinator, Kyle Fierens, trail maintenance coordinator, Collin Russell, Ron Anderchek, fundraising director, and treasurer Emma Anderchek. Missing are Doug Drain, trail patrol coordinator, and Rodney Brenton.
New club name herculean effort to keep it Snowmobile being explored going and keep it moving.” Family of the Year went Club News There is interest among to Collin and Ray Russell, club members to reference who have been involved Land-use Mississippi Mills in the in the club for about three agreement in progress name of the West Carleton decades. Their children Snowmobile Trails Club. Cole and Morgan have also The West Carleton “For 30-some years, this been involved for the past Snowmobile Trails club has been called West decade. Association is confident Carleton but close to half “I think without their that trails within Ottawa’s the trails are in Mississippi help the west side of the city limits will open on time Mills,” said new vice-pres- club would be in trouble,” this year, ident Steve Burgess. Broeders said. “I think we’re a lot farther Outgoing treasurer Mark The Snowmobile ahead on the agreement Broeders suggested look- Promotion Award went from working on it last year ing into any potential to the Marshes and the and working on it this year,” expense. Brookstreet, which main- Paul McDonald, the club’s “I think it should be tain a nearby section of the new president and former done. I wholeheartedly W1 trail and offer special vice-president, said during agree,” he said of the name feature nights and pre- the club’s annual general change. ferred snowmobile rates meeting in Carp Sept. 15. It was suggested that an and packages. Last season was delayed acronym be considered The Rookie of the Year is until mid-January over in- because of the length of Stuart Williamson, a new surance and land-use ne- the potential new name. Carp resident who reached gotiations with the city. Another member sug- out to the club to volunteer gested a naming contest. and has attended board Bridge work continues meetings and helped with Awards recognize bridge building. He and his Progress is being made volunteer efforts wife Patricia also helped to open a bridge over the make a trail-side barbecue Ottawa River, connect- New association presi- a success. ing trail networks in West dent Paul McDonald “As a new person to the Carleton and Quebec. earned the Volunteer of club he stepped up and has The association is now the Year Award in recog- shown what a new volun- waiting to hear about its nition of his work on the teer can do,” Broeders said. funding applications to the trails, in building bridges, The new Volunteer of the provincial and federal gov- seeking out grants, estab- Decade Award went to ernments to move forward lishing relationships with Patricia and Steve Burgess, with that connection. the Brookstreet Hotel, the their sons Corey and Cody, The Pontiac snowmobile Marshes Golf Club and son-in-law Mark Pecarskie club in Quebec is working city partners, as well as his and Burgess’ brothers Don on its end to have a five- efforts on insurance and and Keith in recognition of kilometre section of trail member issues. more than a decade of trail opened once the project “It’s an extraordinary management and bridge gets the green light, said amount of volunteer work work. McDonald. His club has and I can also say I think “They do all these things also been hard at work the whole club would for the good of the club opening bridges along its probably fall down if it and not to be praised for network, including three weren’t for Paul,” Broeders it,” said Broeders. along the main W1 trail. said. “He’s just done a [email protected]
OTT-AD-4352 Your Community Voice-5.15x10.71-August-Small Things.indd 1 2020-08-17 11:40 AM 6 October 15, 2020 - Community Voice News West Carleton food bank issues call for help with Christmas program
BY ERIN McCRACKEN West Carleton residents in date. “People like to get together need to sign up by Dec. 15 to The goodie bags will look that day to pack the ham- West Carleton’s food bank receive a Christmas goodie quite different from what is pers,” said Braun. “Every is seeking Christmas angels. bag, as well as people to do- usually handed out. year they book a day off work The West Carleton Food nate cash and gift cards for Starting in early December, to do it. So it’ll be a little dif- Access Centre is inviting the program by the same the centre will provide regis- ferent this year.” trants with gift cards to pur- Roper said she will miss the chase food and toys. food centre’s Angel Tree pro- “We don’t plan to give the gram this year in which she baskets like we did last year,” distributed small Christmas BOOKKEEPINGSStuarttu &a TAXr tSERVICES food bank chair Mary Braun trees to schools and busi- said, adding this echoes nesses in the ward to serve as ACCOUNTING FOR SMALL/MEDIUM SIZE BUSINESSES what some other food banks a drop-off location for toys. are doing for their Christmas Last year, almost 100 chil- Over 25 years experience. hamper programs as a pre- dren and teens up to age 16 cautionary measure during were registered. Erin McCracken photo Annie Stuart - 613.832.8012 the pandemic. “It’s all the camaraderie of Sharon Roper, vice-chair of the West Carleton Food Access 820 Bayview Dr., Woodlawn getting together and packag- Centre, left, and chair Mary Braun are preparing for the food [email protected] HEALTH AND SAFETY ing it up,” Roper said. “And bank’s Christmas program. we know that we’ve helped a “It’s for the health and child have a nice Christmas.” Monetary donations can line ‘Christmas Program.’ safety of the packers and the Gift cards for food can be be made by cheque or e- Please include your mailing drivers,” said Sharon Roper, purchased at all major gro- transfer. Tax receipts will be address. the centre’s vice-chair. cery stores. Gift cards for provided for donations of “If somebody can only af- Last Christmas 86 baskets toys can be purchased at more than $20. ford $5 that’s fine,” Braun were distributed and more Walmart, Giant Tiger, Toys Cheques and gift cards can said. “Every cent makes a than 100 were handed out in “R” Us and Canadian Tire. be mailed to West Carleton difference.” 2018, the same year a devas- For teens, gift cards can also Food Access Centre, 5670 To receive a goodie bag, call tating tornado cut through be purchased for iTunes and Carp Rd., Kinburn, Ontario, the food bank at 613-832- Kinburn and Dunrobin. from Walmart, Shoppers K0A 2H0. E-transfers can 5685 and leave your name It’s a major event for Drug Mart, clothing stores be sent to WCfoodaid@ and contact number. volunteers. and eateries. gmail.com with the subject [email protected]
Rural Root stages humorous behind-the- Huntley association to the updated provincial scenes glimpse into the au- restrictions. virtual show dition process. Audiences hosting AGM Email outdoorrink@hca- Enjoy watching live local will be able to vote for the Attend the Huntley carp.ca for a Zoom meeting theatre from the comfort of actor they think will best fill Community Association’s link. home. the role of a lawyer in a crime virtual annual general The AGM will highlight West Carleton’s Rural Root series. meeting on Oct. 29 at 7 the association’s 2019 Theatre Company presents Tickets can be reserved p.m. accomplishments and Bad Auditions … On Camera at rurulroot.org/bad-au- Rescheduled from April, include financial and stra- via Zoom Oct. 21 to 24. ditions. There is no charge the upcoming meeting tegic planning reports, The live 45-minute one-act but patrons will be invited was to have an in-person constitution changes and play, directed by Dunrobin’s to make a donation to the viewing option. But this the election of directors. Ron Gardner, will offer a Shepherds of Good Hope. is likely not possible due [email protected]
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The Carleton 4-H Sheep Club wasn’t able to show its lambs at the Carp fair- grounds as usual this year. Instead, the group divided into the East Carleton and West Carleton groups for smaller showings. The West Carleton club, 2021 BUDGET led by Jolene Dickson and VIRTUAL PUBLIC CONSULTATION Gordon McCord, showcased their market and ewe lambs West Carleton-March residents are invited to attend Councillor during an outdoor show on Eli El-Chantiry’s Virtual Budget 2021 Public Consultation Sept. 25. Blair Dow, from Three D. Suffolks, judged THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29 each entry. 7:00PM to 8:30PM In the intermediate show- Photo courtesy of Jolene Dickson manship class Darren West Carleton 4-H Sheep Club members, pictured here This is a virtual meeting and interested residents must register their participation by emailing McCord came first, Grace with Carp Fair co-presidents Patricia Boyd and Ryan Foley, [email protected] or calling 613-580-2424 x32256. Registered participants will Munro earned second and recently showcased their market and ewe lambs. receive further information including login details for the virtual meeting. Call-in capabilities Erin Nicholson won third will also be available for anyone wanting to phone into the meeting. Connect with the place. In the junior class, Patricia Boyd presented Mark Munro, second place Ward 5 offi ce as noted above to obtain call-in details. Mark Munro was first, Tim the Reserve Champion went to Grace Munro and There will be a presentation by City of Ottawa staff on Budget 2021 followed by an McCord earned second and Showperson banner to Quinn Dickson earned third opportunity to provide feedback and comments. Brianna Potter won third Grace Munro, and Carp place. In the market lamb place. In the novice cate- Fair co-president Ryan confirmation class Darren gory, Jayden Nicholson won Foley presented the over- McCord won first place, Tim first place, John Potter won all Champion Showperson McCord earned second and second and Henri Sterling award to Darren McCord. Henri Sterling won third earned third place. In the ewe lamb confirma- place. Carp Fair co-president tion class, first place went to [email protected]
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BY JONATHAN TOVELL the product of more than vice-president of finance 3,000 volunteer hours. at the Ottawa Community West Carleton’s long- “In some sense, the Foundation, the primary awaited root cellar is open- easy part was writing the funding provider of the food ing its doors for the winter. cheque. The hard work of hub and root cellar. The Deep Roots Food Hub’s the volunteers is amazing He took part in a rib- 82-square-metre facility is to see,” said Adam Harvey, bon cutting ceremony last month with Bay Coun. Theresa Kavanagh. The above-ground root cel- lar, located on Davidson’s Side Road off Carling Avenue, can store 50,000 to Photo courtesy of Jonathan Tovell 75,000 pounds of root veg- West Carleton’s Deep Roots Food Hub recently celebrated the opening of its root cellar. WANTED - Upstanding Citizens to run for MP/MPP etables inside its insulated in OTTAWA area ridings. Good communicators, hard steel walls during the winter, floor automatically turn on according to the World Deep Roots Food Hub root said Carp’s Dr. Barry Bruce, to circulate heat when the Integrated Trade Solution, cellar.” workers. Call CONSENSUS ONTARIO and CONSENSUS a food hub board member. temperature is below the which is software developed The hub received $125,000 CANADA at 519-851-2041 for more information. Members and volunteers two-degree target. A fan near by the World Bank in col- in 2015 from the Ottawa www.consensusontario.ca www.consensuscanada.ca tested its heat-trapping ca- the top of the main chamber laboration with the United Community Foundation, pabilities last winter with brings in cold air from out- Nations and the World Trade which will also contribute water bottles to simulate doors if the temperature is Organization. $15,000 in the spring for produce, as well as rutaba- above four Celsius. California is the primary business and marketing DES ARDINS MUTUAL FUNDS IN ESTIGATION gas, carrots and other do- Food storage in the cellar source, but it currently planning. The Greenbelt Toronto law fi rm Investigation Counsel PC is investigating a potential class action for Canadian investors who invested in any of the following nated root vegetables, said is one aspect of food secu- struggles with drought and Foundation provided Desjardins mutual funds: Kinburn resident Rob Tovell, rity, said Terry Horaski, hub has suffered almost 8,000 $48,500 in 2019 and the a former co-chair with the treasurer. wildfires so far this year, ac- City of Ottawa contributed • Desjardins Canadian Equity Growth Fund • Melodia Diversifi ed Income Portfolio hub. He said the pandemic cording to California’s de- $25,000 in 2018. • Desjardins Canadian Equity Fund • Chorus II Conservative Portfolio The internal temperature makes him wonder if the partment of forestry and fire Next steps for the hub in- • Melodia Moderate Growth Portfolio • Chorus II Balanced Income Portfolio stayed as low as 0.5 Celsius “unthinkable” could hap- protection. clude developing a business • Melodia Diversifi ed Growth Portfolio • Chorus II Balanced Growth Portfolio even when it was 40 below pen to food and how food “All of this is just one exam- plan. The non-profit orga- • Melodia Balanced Growth Portfolio • Chorus II Growth Portfolio outside, he said. is grown, how people eat it ple of the frailty of our food nization has partnered with • Melodia Aggressive Growth Portfolio • Chorus II High Growth Portfolio The cellar was constructed and what happens to food chain and shows the need Carleton University’s Sprott • Melodia Maximum Growth Portfolio • Chorus II Dynamic Growth Portfolio with sensors under the floor security. for made in Canada backup School of Business to hire a • Melodia Very Conservative Income Portfolio • Chrous II Aggressive Growth Portfolio in the main chamber and About 61 per cent of plans,” Bruce wrote in a let- master’s student intern for • Melodia Conservative Income Portfolio • Chorus II Maximum Growth Portfolio outside to track the tem- Canada’s food imports ter to event registrants. “One the next phase. • Melodia Moderate Income Portfolio perature. Fans under the came from the U.S. in 2018, of these backup plans is the [email protected] Investors who have owned these mutual funds may not have received adequate disclosure about the fund manager’s investment strategies and may have paid excessive management fees. West Carleton Legion Volunteers are now weighing whether for 28 days. Canadian mutual fund investors pay amongst the highest fees in the to serve take-out meals, ordered in ad- Patrons are urged to keep up to date world. Canadians deserve full disclosure about mutual fund investment responds to new restrictions vance, on a semi-regular basis. on Legion activities and future sup- strategies and their associated costs. Excessive fees should be paid back The schedule has not been set. pers by checking the notice board at to affected investors. If you are an Ontario resident who owned one of the above mutual The West Carleton Legion branch With the updated provincial restric- the branch and its Facebook page or by funds, please contact the lawyers at Investigation Counsel by email served about 100 take-out turkey din- tions, the branch’s dart league action calling first vice-chair Bogdan Procyk [email protected] or phone 1-800-887-5611. ners last Friday for the first time since and drop-in opening hours, which had and leaving a message at 613-878-8701. 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CALL 613-458-6423 x101 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! 10 October 15, 2020 - Community Voice News Developer to introduce Carp’s future Huntley Hollow neighbourhood BY ERIN McCRACKEN rezoning to build four short on us,” he said. “We’re going one- and two-bedroom to build it but we’re also A 55-plus adult lifestyle apartment buildings and going to run it.” rental community called 66 townhomes for a total of While it will be marketed Huntley Hollow is being de- 194 units, up from 187 in a as a 55-plus community, signed for a 20-acre vacant previous application. MacHutchon said potential parcel of land in Carp. They say they are putting tenants can’t be turned away The design for 174 considerable thought into based on their age. Langstaff Dr. includes park- their community and are “But the price is going to land, an activities club- spreading the units across push out a lot of people that house, a pool, a pickleball 20 acres rather than filling way because it’s going to be court and pedestrian path- the land with apartments. price-prohibitive if you’re a ways connecting to Carp’s “We’re very conscious young couple,” he said. four corners. There will be a of doing it responsibly,” Inverness Homes has also central gathering spot with Kruyne said. “Nothing’s Rendering courtesy of Kyle MacHutchon purchased another property a clocktower and gazebo changed from the beginning A partially completed draft rendering provides an early look at the vision for the first phase that will be reconstructed as where residents can social- when we decided to buy this of a 55-plus adult lifestyle rental community called Huntley Hollow. a rental centre early next year ize post-pandemic. property. We wanted some- to showcase Huntley Hollow “It’s sort of a Unionville,” thing wonderful for Carp.” Cafe and several other Carp “in keeping with the village,” The 1,700-square-foot to prospective tenants. said Kyle MacHutchon, “We want to reassure landmarks. he said. “We’re going to keep townhomes will be bunga- “When we bought 211 owner of Inverness Homes. the community,” said “If you look at the layout the theme going.” lows, but with a two-storey Donald B. Munro, we bought “Let’s say in the summer- MacHutchon. “We’re defi- of the townhomes, you see The first phase of construc- feel with a loft, he said. the Huntley bell that came time you have a pig roast or nitely trying to do a good similarities to Alice’s with tion – located closest to the The rentals are to meet the with it, or we put it in our ne- a barbecue or Canada Day.” thing here for Carp.” the porches,” MacHutchon fairgrounds – is expected to needs of downsizing older gotiations, so we’re going to He and his wife, Melissa The pair want Carp’s vil- said, referring to the plan begin next fall and wrap up adults who don’t want to have that in our clocktower,” Kruyne, are buying the lage atmosphere reflected for screened-in backyard in 2023. worry about roof repairs, MacHutchon said. Honeywell property and in their future neighbour- porches at each townhome. That phase will include maintenance, landscaping have submitted their appli- hood and have hired archi- The homes and apart- one three-storey apartment and snow removal. MEETING PLANNED cations to the city for a draft tect Malcolm Wildeboer, ments will also feature heri- building with 32 units with Demand for rental living plan of subdivision and who designed Alice’s Village tage brick and peaked roofs balconies and underground is high, said MacHutchon. Learn more about the proj- parking, plus 58 town- “That’s what we’re seeing a ect and provide comments homes, attached in blocks. ton of need for. There’s basi- during a virtual consulta- The park, clocktower and cally nothing out there right tion meeting via Zoom on gazebo will be located in now. Oct. 27 at 6:30 p.m. UPCOMING this section, as well as the “On the apartment units, Residents can sign up pool, pickleball court and we’re hoping to allot a per- by calling city develop- clubhouse. centage of some for afford- ment review planner Sarah ISSUES The second phase – located ability,” he said. McCormick at 613-580- We publish every 2nd week and mail closer to the medical centre The homebuilder rec- 2424 ext. 24487 or emailing to every home, apartment & business – will begin in 2023 and wrap ognizes there can be a sarah.mccormick@ottawa. up in 2025, with eight town- stigma attached to rental ca. homes and three apartment communities. The development applica- buildings three-storeys tall, “The way the property is tion may go before the city’s also with balconies and un- going to be kept, it’s going to agriculture and rural affairs derground parking. Two be the best looking subdivi- committee and council will have 18 units each and sion around because we’re sometime in early 2021. a third is slated to have 60. looking after everything. It’s [email protected]
O I O I Publication Date Submission deadline ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN ST. GEORGE’S ANGLICAN CEMETERY CEMETERY Octo er 2 ...... Octo er 22 St. George’s Anglican Cemetery has submitted plans to alter this St. George’s Anglican Cemetery has submitted by-laws to the Registrar cemetery to the Registrar of the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation of the Funeral, Burial, and Cremation Services Act, 2002. Any interested ovem er 12 ...... ovem er 5 Services Act, 2002. Any interested parties may contact St. George’s parties may contact St. George’s Anglican Church Offi ce at Tel: (613) 623- 3882 for information, or to make copies. By-laws or amendments may be Anglican Church Offi ce at Tel: (613) 623-3882 for information, or reviewed or copied at St. George’s Anglican Church, 192 Shirreff Street, to make copies. ovem er 26 ...... ovem er 1 Fitzroy Harbour, ON K0A 1X0.
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>> RESCUE, FROM PAGE 1 Once ready for release, they will be set free in treed areas It’s well up from the usual near water that are sparsely 40 because some rescues populated, or released at weren’t able to open in the one of about 12 sites with an- spring due to the pandemic. imal enclosures. Eventually That put pressure on foster- the door is left open and the based rescues, like Holly’s critter can come and go or Haven, which received calls leave for good. from across the province. “You do your best to raise “We’ve taken in double them, you vaccinate them what we usually take in, eas- against awful disease, you ily,” Rowe said. “Normally by make sure they’re healthy this time I’m winding down, and have a good layer of fat working on releases and Erin McCracken photos when you release them, but yet my phone is constantly ABOVE LEFT: A curious raccoon holds Lynne Rowe’s hand. ABOVE RIGHT: Rowe escorts resident raccoon, Holly, on a walk. then they’re in the wild and ringing.” anything could happen,” Rowe first learned there are momentum, funding and a veterinarian with wildlife ex- for fawns, groundhogs, por- resources for schools. Rowe said. “We wish them very few wildlife centres in solid base of volunteers. pertise for diagnosis, treat- cupines, skunks and foxes. Rowe looks inside one en- well knowing at least we this region when she sought So, she officially registered ment and care. Rescue work is a huge un- closure where four raccoons gave them four months of a help for a fawn in 2009. She her rescue as Holly’s Haven, “It’s just the last couple of dertaking for a volunteer are cuddling. “They’re get- really good life and hope that took it to a centre in Napanee named for Holly the raccoon years that we’ve gained a lot organization, which is why ting big. They’re ready for re- they’re equipped to live long and was told that if she had who was found in late 2018 of momentum … that we education is so important. lease,” she said. “These were out there.” property, she should con- suffering from head trauma can get the money when we It’s key to teaching people all tiny bottle fed babies.” [email protected] sider rescue work. and other injuries. Rowe has need it,” Rowe said of their when an animal truly needs Her Constance Creek educational permits to per- donor base. “So that’s been help and recognizing when Wildlife Refuge was licensed manently keep Holly and huge.” a baby may or may not be in 2014 but Rowe came also Pinery, another chroni- Volunteers come to the orphaned. th close to quitting because of cally injured raccoon. centre every day to clean “Prevention is the biggest the challenge raising funds Rowe now has about 30 cages, prepare food and feed way we can have an impact,” and finding volunteers. But volunteers who come from the animals, among other Rowe said. Happy 60 just as she was on the brink as far away as Orleans, duties. But more help is al- She wants to one day give of closing and had already Alexandria, Kemptville and ways needed for the year- talks either at the centre or given up her charity licence Smiths Falls, plus 20 fosters. round operation. Rowe is off site, present workshops two years ago, she gained She also relies on a local planning to add enclosures and develop educational Anniversary
Erin McCracken photos onna a ne artrid e Gridiron Skills Octo er 15 2020
The West Carleton Wolverines youth football program has been making the best of its regular season. Coaches ran an outdoor co-ed skills and drills flag football camp twice a week in Kinburn from Aug. 27 to Oct. 8. Tyke coach Clayton Purvis, With Love from Cindy(Keith), mosquito coach Corey Deslauriers and peewee coach Andy McCardle, with help from Wayne Flieler, trained small groups of Bev(Angelo) and their families players to hone their talents on the gridiron on Sept. 29.
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