The OSCAR l October 2019 Page 1 THE OSCAR www.BankDentistry.com 613.241.1010 The Ottawa South Community Association Review l The Community Voice Year 47, No. 9 October 2019

Food, friends and fun At the Brighton Beach Clambake

Friends, neighbours and alumni from Brighton Avenue gathered for the 41st Annual Brighton Beach Clambake on September 14th. See page 4 for the story. PHOTO BY PETER MCPARTLAND COMMUNITY CALENDAR Wednesday, October 2, 12:00 Doors Open for Music - The Bow Street Runners, Southminster United Thursday, October 3, 18:30 Marketing workshop, Sunnyside Library Thursday, October 3, 7:15-8:45 Christianity Explored Course Starts, Featuring live Sunnyside Wesleyan Church SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 October 5-13 Butterfly Show, Carleton University - music by B� Mus�� Fo�d Con��t� Nesbitt Building Gentlemen of Gam�� an� MO�! Saturday, October 5, 9:00-14:00 Trinity Anglican Church Dog Wash ! Fundraiser the Woods 11:00AM-2:00P Sunday, October 6, 11:00-14:00 OSCA Fall Fest, Windsor Park Win��r Par� Wednesday, October 9, 12:00 Doors Open for Music - Foreign 1 Win��r Ave. Inspirations, Southminster United Fre� ad��so� Thursday, October 10, 19:30 - Master Piano Recital Series - Ben 21:30 Rosenblum Trio, Southminster United Wednesday, October 16, 12:00 Doors Open for Music - Inner Dialogues, www.oldottawasouth.ca Southminster United Saturday, October 19, 14:00 National Capital Opera Society Brian Law Opera Competition, Southminster United OSCA Presents Saturday, October 19, 14:00- Trinity Anglican Church’s 140th year Terrifying 16:00 Anniversary Celebration Monday, October 21, 19:00 Garden Club - Climate Change with Diane Trivia Night McClymont Peace, Firehall Tuesday, October, 22, 18:30- Community Meeting about 26 Aylmer Wednesday, October 23 20:30 Avenue, Sunnyside Library THIS EVENT IS 19+ ID REQUIRED Wednesday, October 23, 12:00 Doors Open for Music - Romantic Piano Masterworks, Southminster United DOORS OPEN AT 6:30 TRIVIA BEGINS AT 7:00PM Wednesday, October 23, 18:30- OSCA Terrifying Trivia Night, Firehall 21:00 RUNS TO 9:00PM Saturday, October 26, 14:00- Little Witch Press 10 Year Anniversary $25/TEAM (UP TO 6 PEOPLE) 16:00 Halloween Party, Firehall REGISTER YOUR TEAM Wednesday, October 30, 12:00 Doors Open for Music - The Sounds of USING THE BARCODE: TRIVIA Jazz at Dusk, Southminster United

The Firehall (260 Sunnyside) To see the latest listings, go to the online calendar at www.oldottawasouth.ca oldottawasouth.ca Federal Election see pages 13-15, 37 Page 2 The OSCAR l October 2019

BUSINESS BEAT Moves, an addition, and a closure Lansdowne Animal Hospital are lots of reasons to visit this block moving and one of the empty spaces has now In a previous BB I mentioned that also found a new tenant. In early Anna Belanger was moving all the September, Bank Barbershop opened way up Bank Street, far into the their doors. From the brief glimpse Glebe. And while it is true that the I caught inside, there are at least 4 space they were occupying until a barber chairs and the space looks few weeks ago was getting too small to be set up like a fairly traditional and impractical and that a move to barber. And while I know we are a new, more modern location was more than flush with hair places warranted, it turns out that the move on Bank Street, I somehow think wasn’t entirely voluntary. they still might provide somewhat As Anna Belnager had mentioned of a niche for residents looking for in their newsletter, the building they a traditional barber service with a and the Garden of Light were in was modern flair. sold to a new owner who wanted to make changes. I have since learned Rite-Way Driving School closed that Lansdowne Animal Hospital As I already lamented above, it is the one that bought the building feels like we have been in a bit of a and they gave notice to both tenants. stretch where for every business that While Anna Belanger was given until opens, we have at least one or two the end of July to move out, it looks closing around the same time. And A new addition, the Bank Barbershop at 1204 Bank St. PHOTO BY B. MCCOY like Garden of Light has a bit longer although the barber shop just opened, By Erik van der Torre other local businesses. And to be to move (see below). block-mate Rite-Way Driving School honest, it is not surprising that OOS Once both businesses have (1212 Bank Street) closed its doors Thoughts on turnover lacks a tenant like this. There are relocated, I imagine there will be back in August. Given that this was It feels like things have been not that many large retail spaces some substantial renovations that more of a service than retail, perhaps relatively quiet on Bank Street the available along Bank and the clear will need to be done to turn the there will be an opportunity to re- last little while. Which is clearly not lack of parking would deter any retail space into an Animal hospital. energize this particular block of a good thing, seeing as for the past large, crowd-drawing tenant from Until then I am sure Lansdowne Bank Street even further if a more few months, OOS seems to be losing considering moving into the hood. Animal Hospital will continue to traditional retailer will end up taking businesses – Starbucks, the Yoga/ I am also not so sure a large anchor see patients at their current location over the space. Meditation Studio, Subway, etc. – tenant would actually work in our (281 Sunnyside Ave). And it’ll be faster than we are attracting them. neighbourhood for these same interesting to see what will happen to Starbucks space As I mentioned in the September reasons. Unless someone is willing that space once vacated! I had the hardest time figuring out Business Beat, I found it interesting to redevelop an existing, large retail what business signed the lease for that 10 years ago, residents were lot (Westcoast Video…?) and include Garden of Light moving the former Starbucks space before concerned enough about business underground parking, a large retail Although I have known for some the submission deadline, despite my in our neighbourhood that a) some tenant simply won’t work. What time that the building Garden of own and my typically all-knowing created a committee to look at this means though, is that we have Light is currently located in was and reliable sources’ efforts. And attracting a specific type of retail (a to accept a relatively high level of sold, I was surprised to not see any I had resigned myself to the fact grocery store), and b) OSWatch held turnover on Bank Street. And as signs of them closing or moving, that I wouldn’t be able to find out a special meeting to look into the much as people like to complain especially seeing as the tenant next before the deadline. Until Brendan state of retail along Bank Street to about “yet another furniture store,” door had sent out a newsletter to all Lelieveld-Amiro posed the question see what could be done to retain and I think stores like Alteriors and the their clients in the spring notifying that’s been on many people’s mind attract local businesses. various antique stores are actually them that the building had been sold to the OOS Facebook Group. And One of the issues that OSWatch some of the few retailers that are able and that they were moving. Well, hidden among the 65+ comments identified back in 2009 with retail to draw in customers from outside the at the beginning of September the were a few by Clothes Secrets’ owner on Bank is that unlike other similar neighbourhood. Oh, and Stella Luna other shoe dropped, and a sign went Valerie MacIntosh, who is well neighbourhoods in Ottawa, OOS of course. Anyway, all this to say that up on the former Arkadia building informed on the comings and goings lacks an “anchor tenant”. Unlike unless the community and retailers announcing that the Garden of Light on Bank Street, and she mentioned neighbourhoods like Westboro together decide that this is an issue will be moving there soon. that Happy Goat will be moving (MEC, the Real Canadian Super worth addressing – BIA anyone? – This really does feel like an all’s- from their Sunnyside location to the Store) and the Glebe (Metro, we have to accept that OOS retail well-that-ends well kind of story. former Starbucks location. Definitely Lansdowne), OOS lacks the kind will continue to see turnover and Although it must be tough – and a very interesting and somewhat of business that draws in customers won’t always be able to sustain the I bet expensive – to have to move unexpected move, which will of who then stick around and shop at types of businesses we would all like your business, it does feel like this course beg the question what is going to see. is the kind of retail musical chairs to happen with the Happy Goat that worked out because there are as space... many chairs as there are participants. And I bet the Garden of Light will be able to make great use of the slightly Business Beat is a monthly feature larger amount of retail space that that highlights new and existing they will now occupy, especially for businesses in Old Ottawa South. running their meditation and signing Opinions are my own. If you know bowl workshops. of any new businesses opening up or want to share your thoughts about Bank Barbershop existing businesses, send a note to: I had to use Google to remember [email protected]. what was formerly at 1204 Bank Erik van der Torre has lived in Old Street – Skyexpress Travel – as this Ottawa South with his wife and little stretch of Bank Street always three sons for over 10 years. He is feels a little bit like a forgotten a member of Hopewell Avenue PS’ corner. But I have a feeling that is Parent Council and OSCA’s Traffic slowly but certainly changing. With & Safety Committee. tenants like Planet of Sound, Roost & Grills, and Table Sodam, I think there The OSCAR l October 2019 Page 3

NEWS 13th Annual Hopewell Ave. Block Party By Ed Kucerak

Now in its 13th year, this year’s annual Hopewell Ave Block Party, which took place on Sunday September 1st, was a roaring success. Over the years the party has become more and more popular as it provides an opportunity for Hopewell residents, and nearby neighbours, to get to know each other while adding to the overall wellbeing of the community. Located between Seneca and Sloan, the party featured delicious potluck food and desserts, kids’ face painting and a coffee-house style variety show of music and dance by local talent. A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and the participants who made this year’s block party a success. Check out all photos on the block party’s website at www.hopewellparty. ca

Ed Kucerak is an Old Ottawa South based filmmaker and Block Party Planning Guide co-author. PHOTO BY ED KUCERAK

Haven Books & Café looking to sell booze & possibly weed By Temur Durrani Then Vice-President (finance) Luke Taylor said adding the cafe First there were books. Then there to the bookstore was a way to was coffee. Next there will be maximize the utility of the space. alcohol, and maybe weed too. “It’s only used for the most part Haven Books and Café at Seneca & Sunnyside Ave. PHOTO BY BRENDAN MCCOY Customers walking into Haven during the beginnings of each Books & Café can expect to semester to sell books,” Taylor said see alcoholic beverages on the at the time. “Then, the next two or menu this fall, as Vice-President three months, not a lot of foot traffic (finance) Jacob Howell looks to goes through.” acquire a liquor license to expand Howell said selling alcohol is the off-campus bookstore run by another step towards an expansion the Carleton University Students’ of the bookstore that Taylor started. Association (CUSA). “It attracts a new market,” he said, “The idea is if you want to have a comparing Haven Books to cafés casual drink with your book, I guess he’s seen in Toronto that also sell now you can,” Howell told The alcohol. Charlatan in an interview. “Now you can come to Haven CUSA will be investing $300 every day at 6 o’clock or once a towards a liquor license, according to week for book club and have a glass this year’s operating budget passed at of wine.” an Aug. 28 council meeting. Howell also expects the store to It remains unclear exactly how expand business by selling cannabis much alcohol CUSA intends to sell in future years. at Haven Books. “I think a good thing for Haven The association has not budgeted would be to slowly transition from for the purchase of alcohol to be sold being just a bookstore to more than by the business, unlike Oliver’s Pub that,” he said. “Cannabis would & Patio—an on-campus CUSA-run create that new market for Haven.” business that already sells alcohol. “It’ll be that one cool thing we “Obviously we’re not looking to offer that makes us different.” make it into another Oliver’s,” said Haven Books is located at Seneca Howell, “but maybe more of a wine St. and Sunnyside Ave. sort of thing.” This article originally appeared in “We’ll definitely have options for The Charlatan. people for what they can drink, but we won’t jump all the way in.” Temur Durrani is the News Editor at In March, CUSA introduced a The Charlatan, Carleton University’s café addition to Haven Books after independent student newspaper. He’s a series of delays since the idea was a former reporter at the Toronto Star first brought up during a 2018 budget and tweets @temurdur. meeting. Page 4 The OSCAR l October 2019

By John Wall barbeques, potluck dishes and fire-baked Food, friends and fun at the clams were set out for the community Friends, neighbours and alumni dinner of clams, corn on the cob, sausages Brighton Beach Clambake from Brighton Avenue celebrated the and hot dogs, and a table straining under approaching fall and reconnected with the weight of tasty desserts. each other on a cool September 14th at the This year’s music was provided by Jeff 41st Annual Brighton Beach Clambake. Headland, and he got both kids’ and adults’ More than 100 people gathered once again toes tapping throughout the evening. to make new friendships and renew old Peter Wells and Peter McPartland worked ones. hard to fill the big shoes of longtime The Brighton Beach Clambake began in photographer Tom Aföldi who was finally the 1970s in the backyard of 108 Brighton. able to enjoy being in the famous group In the decades since it has become a picture! milestone marking the changing of the Clambake Committee Chair Barbara seasons, and of the neighbourhood as Cartwright thanked the many people residents old and new get to know each involved in purchasing and preparing other. the food, getting permits, digging the pit September 14 was gusty – windy enough and managing the fire, canvassing the to discourage tent chiefs Richard Fader neighbourhood and organizing, setting up and Alvin Sim from raising the tarp. When and cleaning up. Ian Winter offered a rock-solid guarantee See you at Brighton Beach – September that it would not rain, the decision was 2020! made. Once again (third year in a row!) the lights were strung on trees rather John Wall is a Clambake organizer. than under cover, the fire pit was dug and PHOTO BY PETER WELLS

Trinity Anglican Church to celebrate 140 years of service in OOS By Judy Richardson, occasion, Music at Trinity will dedicate life. currently hangs over the main Cameron Lindsay Whillans & its October concert to this anniversary. Long before paved roads, electricity Street entrance, and a prayer desk dating We are planning to celebrate the and central heating, early settlers back to the original mission church, Fabien Tousignant contribution of generations beyond our who lived in small hamlets like were salvaged. The current building was founding members, with a fun afternoon Billings Bridge and Ellwood regularly re-built by September 1948. Please come celebrate Trinity Anglican’s of narration and music, followed by a attended church services on Bank Since its earliest days, beyond 140th year anniversary at the corner of light reception. You will learn many Street in a small church, lovingly enriching the church service, sharing Bank Street and Cameron Avenue, in fun facts about our history and be well built and maintained by many who music has been fundamental to Trinity. OOS, on Saturday, October 19th, 2019, entertained with selections of music have local descendants. Since those The impressive Casavant organ which from 2 to 4 pm. For this very special reflecting the various periods of Trinity’s humble beginnings, Trinity has been a was dedicated in 1963, boasts 1728 welcoming faith group and an active pipes, and is dedicated to the members community participant. of the armed forces who lost their lives Trinity’s first church building was in two world wars. That organ has completed in August 1879 and is the featured in many community musical oldest serving community institution events, and will be featured once again in OOS. Its original members were at our celebration on October the 19th. Old Ottawa South instrumental in both the growth of our We invite our friends and neighbours parish and the broader community. Civic to join us in celebrating Trinity’s long contributors like John J. Smyth and presence in Old Ottawa South. We are Community Fund Thomas H. Brewer were community in the community, for the community. Now participating in the GCWCC! leaders at Trinity. Indeed, many current All will have the opportunity to hear residents have long established roots Trinity’s very own choir, who made The Government of Canada Workplace in our neighbourhood. Perhaps your their concert debut last June, and our Charitable Campaign (GCWCC) helps to family history includes old photographs lovely Casavant organ. As part of the provide inancial support to many or stories related to Trinity. If so, bring festivities, we are encouraging everyone important Canadian charities across the them along to share at our celebration to wear hats and gloves from any era. country. The GCWCC campaign runs or email us at: 140@Trinityottawa. Freewill offerings will be gratefully from September to December. ca. Come, enjoy and perhaps you may accepted.

even discover an unknown connection – Through GCWCC federal employees, maybe in our stained glass windows. Judy Richardson and Lindsay retirees, current and former members of You can now donate the Canadian Armed Forces and the The 1879 church building was Whillans are members of the Trinity replaced in 1926 by a grander building RCMP support United Way's / to OSCA through the Anglican Church congregation. Centraide's Health Partners as well as designed by prominent Ottawa architect Fabien Tousignant is the Director of L. Fennings Taylor. It incorporated other registered Canadian charities of Old Ottawa South Music and Organist at Trinity. their choosing. an eight-foot rose window originally Community Fund! installed in the previous building Donating is safe, simple & secure in1886. The window featured a 30-inch centre depiction of the young soldier for Donations can be made via payroll Trinity Anglican The Old Ottawa South Community whom the window was dedicated. That deductions, cash, cheue, credit card or Fund is a registered charity #896669520 soldier was Private John Rogers. He was Church’s 140th PayPal. Use the online ePledge tool or a R 0001. one of two soldiers killed in the North- paper-based pledge form. nd Year Anniversary West Rebellion on May 2 , 1885 in a battle marking the first occasion soldiers For more information on how to Celebration from Ottawa took part in warfare in support your community association to raise funds for improving programs and defence of Canada. Another monument 1230 Bank Street activities beneiting the neighborhood to John Rogers stands in Confederation Park. Unfortunately that window was @ Cameron

. o l d t a w s u h c we love so much: lost in 1947 during Trinity’s devastating Saturday, Please visit our website at fire. Although the church was badly ruined in the fire, the basement was October 19th oldottawasouth.ca/donate untouched (somehow!) and the lower or call 613-247-4946 walls survived. However, little more 2 pm - 4 pm w than a small Bible Window that The OSCAR l October 2019 Page 5

NEWS 5th Annual Philip Clarke Golf Classic - ‘A Tournament of Hope’

The 5th Annual Philip Clarke Golf Classic took place on September 12h at Falcon Ridge Golf Club PHOTO BY ALICIA HALL PHOTOGRAPHY By Lorraine Cornelius funds for local lung cancer research golf carts drove off for a fun round Club for helping to make this event and awareness. The money raised of best ball golf. Upon completion such a tremendous success! On a truly gorgeous day with the this year will be directed through the of the golf play, everyone headed All the pictures from the fun day warm sunshine beckoning, 108 Ottawa Regional Cancer Foundation back to the clubhouse for a delightful will be available for viewing soon on golfers came out to play in the 5th (ORCF) and used for local clinical evening filled with live jazz music the PCGC website at Annual Philip Clarke Golf Classic trials, cancer coaching and family and a delicious chicken and ribs www.clarkeclassic.com. (PCGC) – ‘A Tournament of Hope’ counselling. dinner. The annual event honours the The fun day started off with a The funds raised this year will push Lorraine Cornelius is a volunteer memory of Philip Clarke, a long time barbeque lunch on the terrace and an the five-year total to over $105,000!! with the Annual PCGC Golf member of the OOS community, and opportunity for everyone to tune up Organizers would like to thank all Tournament and lives in OOS carries on his commitment to raise their game on the driving range and the sponsors, contributors, volunteers practice green. Then the parade of and the staff at Falcon Ridge Golf Full Service Real Estate Barry Humphrey Sales Representative DO YOU LIKE SAVING MONEY? FULL SERVICE includes: Total ✔ MLS® and Realtor.ca Websites ✔ Personal Website ✔ Professional Photos 3 Commission% ✔ Open Houses (Includes both Listing and ✔ Market Updates Selling agents commission) ✔ Lawn Signs

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Green Dreamers give “thanks”

Green Dreamer Michael Bradley, Kelly Sirett (of the Sunnyside Ottawa Public A pollinator at the Sunnyside Public Library. Library), and Green Dreamers Christine Bradley and Brian Tansey, standing in PHOTOS BY WINNIE PIETRYKOWSKI front of the very popular and “showy” Sunnyside sunflowers. By Winnie Pietrykowski allowed. from one flower to another. year Green Dreamers also received With this spring’s abundance of According to Sandra Garland of a $500 donation from the Friends October is one of those “bittersweet” rain, we were rewarded with some Wild Pollinator Partners, a variety of the Ottawa Public Library. months when the colourful and wonderful floral successes: the of bees were spotted in our library During this month of Thanksgiving, dramatic changes of fall are at their lush hydrangea bushes at Cameron, garden, among them the Brown- Green Dreamers would like to most compelling and most nostalgic. Ossington, Grove and Glen; the Winged Striped Sweet Bee and the thank Old Ottawa South for your The almost wistful affection that magnificent sunflowers, wild sea kale Common Eastern Bumble Bees. encouragement and support. clings to this season begs for some and native plantings at the library; Despite the short growing season Remember, there is still much “sweet” reminiscing and as Green the sturdy wildflowers, fern, and the Green Dreamers accomplished “dreaming” to do and room to grow. Dreamers we tend to “recall” the ninebark shrubs at Sunnyside & quite a bit! We welcome all gardeners, no matter season’s “happenings” in our local Bank; the flowering hostas outside As well as gardening, Green what shade of green, to join us in our public lots. the Happy Goat and Patty’s Pub and Dreamers had a spring plant drive at green adventure. Where will it take In 2019 Green dreaming got off the proliferation of milkweed. the library, a strawberry social at the us? to a slow start, From April to May This year’s wet spring also brought Firehall, and built a raised garden bed Ottawa had a lot of rain. In April, a bumper crop of butterflies and for OSCA’s summer camp program. Winnie Pietrykowski is a longtime Environment Canada recorded fireflies. Monarchs appeared like In addition to generous perennial resident of OOS, a community 113.6 mm and in June, 111.4 mm. friendly pets clinging to milkweed contributions from residents in activist, an OSCA Board member and Scheduling regular gardening days or perching on tall sunflowers. They OOS, Green Dreamers receive an a member of the Green Dreamers and was a challenge and for the most slowly opened and closed their annual contribution from OSCA OSCA’s Traffic & Safety Committee. part we gardened when the weather colourful broad wings and in the to purchase soil, compost, mulch, blink of an eye lifted themselves plants, and brown paper bags. This

26 Aylmer Avenue – Community Meeting at the Sunnyside Public Library October 22 from 6.30 – 8.30pm The consortium of developers who own 26 Aylmer has requested a community consultation meeting concerning their minor zoning amendment and site plan control application. They propose to convert 26 Aylmer to a (3) multi-unit dwelling within the existing structure. This property has been the subject of considerable scrutiny following a minor variance application in 2016 which was not approved. Subsequent to that, an addition larger than the existing house and accommodating many residents was constructed – this did not require any variances. In recent years, the property has been the focus of a number of 311 calls concerning noise, garbage and parking. It is expected that community members will be able to review and discuss site plans, floor plans, amenity space provisions, as well as proposed landscaping and parking, if any, for this new proposal at the community meeting. The OSCAR l October 2019 Page 7

Autumn Art Show and Sale By Sherry Santarpia and Winnie Pietrykowski

We are very excited about the many fantastic submissions we have received for OSCA’s first ever Autumn Art Show and Sale. We encourage anyone who is looking for some new art for their home, or would just like to support the local art community, to visit the Firehall over the next couple of months. Over 23 local artists are sharing their paintings, photographs and pottery until November 20th.

Sherry Santarpia and Winnie Pietrykowski are OOS residents, artists, and show coordinators.

(Left) “L’Ile du Grand Calumet” by P. Baumbach, (below left) “On the Breeze” by Kathryn Shaw, (below) “Drama Queen” By Jane Tallim. Page 8 The OSCAR l October 2019

CHRISTY’S CORNER Community and volunteers By Christy Savage, OSCA to implement safe crossings, We’ve been dedicated to ensuring Executive Director gateway speed zones and ensure our those in Ottawa Centre have access neighbourhood is safe to travel for to their candidates in order to make all. informed decisions and exercise their It’s fall and the Government of Senior Watch Old Ottawa right to vote. Canada Workplace Charitable South (SWOOS) has, in just one All of this happens because of Campaign (GCWCC) is off and year, achieved great strides with a dedicated group of community running. No doubt, you’ve heard walkability and intergenerational volunteers. Canada is known as us talking about OSCA’s active programming to ensure seniors are one of the strongest nations when involvement in the GCWCC. not isolated within our community, it comes to volunteerism. OSCA Government of Canada employees, and can continue to live rich and proudly represents community voices as well as retirees, are now able fulfilling lives. in a variety of ways. and more! to add the “Old Ottawa South Board initiatives are also growing; It is in this spirit that we’re re- Community Fund” to their GCWCC we’re involved in a community group launching the Community Fund. Christmas Craft Show donations. that includes stakeholders such as With a strong vision toward the Sunday, November 24th from the Sunnyside library, schools and future and a commitment to engaging 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Firehall. Volunteerism and the Old Ottawa churches to work together and meet the residents of Old Ottawa South in Come see the wonderful work of South Community Fund community needs. We also sit on the community projects we look forward local artists and artisans. And get In today’s world, the leadership Lansdowne Working Group to keep to what the future holds together. your holiday shopping done too! Not role of community associations in the loop and ensure community And we thank you for contributing to be missed. has never been more important. voices are recognized. We’re also to that. Every contribution counts and The Old Ottawa South Community running events such as the annual we’ll make sure of it. Breakfast with Santa Association is run by a volunteer Old Ottawa South Porch Sale, Fall To find out more you can go to Sunday December 8th, 10:30 am - board and consists of a number of Fest, the Christmas Craft Show and oldottawasouth.ca 12:30 pm. Support the annual OSCA important committees, also made up the fundraiser for the Food Bank- fundraiser for the Ottawa Food Bank. of volunteers, who work diligently Breakfast with Santa. We’re also in Fall registration toward continuing to make our our second year working with the Registration is still open, and Afternoon Tea Party for the community a wonderful place to live MBA students at Carleton University course prices can be prorated for late holidays and work. to initiate community engagement registrations. Friday December 13th 12:00 pm - Our Program Committee works projects. OSCA’s famous Green If there’s a course you’re interested 2:00 pm. hard to review programs, engage with Dreamers, a large group of OOS in but you’re not sure you’d like residents to ensure we’re offering residents who maintain city green- to register for the remainder of the Re-Generation the best we can to meet community spaces, and have been taking care course, you can always drop in Every Thursday during the fall interest and need. of the gardens at the Firehall and for one class to try it out. You can and winter at the Firehall from 10:30 Our Planning Committee works the Library, have been instrumental register at the front desk for the drop- am-12:30 pm. Join us for our free diligently with the Federation of in greening the community. OSCA in a few minutes before the class. re-generational programming. An Citizens’ Associations of Ottawa is also one of nine Community intergenerational program for all. (FCA), City Council, developers Associations organizing the All Fall Fest Come have coffee, tea, juice and and city planners to ensure we have Candidates Debate for the upcoming Join us on Sunday October 6th treats, meet fellow neighbours and appropriate developments in our federal election, and we helped from 11am - 2pm for live music with residents, catch up, and participate community and that needs are heard. organize the All Candidates Meeting music from Gentlemen of the Woods, in light activities if you want. For all Our Traffic and Safety Committee for last year’s municipal election. a community barbeque, food contests ages and interests. works with the Councillor’s office

Your Firehall wants your 5 Big Moves and the New Official programming ideas Plan By Michael McKay, OSCA comments in person at the Firehall By Laura Urrechaga, community will grow, and what types reception desk or by sending us a Co-chair of the OSCA of buildings will be allowed where, Program Committee Chair to the year 2046. quick e-mail to oscaprograms@ Planning and Zoning oldottawasouth.ca City Planning Staff asked for The Old Ottawa South If you want to get more involved, Committee community input and comments on Community Association and the how about joining a focus group the 5 Big Moves. OSCA’s comments Firehall exist to serve you. The staff of community members? We’ll City of Ottawa planning staff have were submitted to planning staff in a and volunteers are working hard to have more information on this in released a high level policy directions letter from the OSCA President. (See provide good programs that make the coming weeks so follow us on document, called the 5 Big Moves, the letter on page 9) living in our neighbourhood an Twitter and Facebook, and check for the New Official Plan. Please continue to monitor both the enjoyable and fulfilling experience. out our website, to stay in touch. The 5 Big Moves are: 1. Growth City and OSCA website for more on While we are doing a pretty good The aim is to generate new and Management, 2. Mobility, 3. Urban this important issue. We will continue job of it now, to really excel we exciting ideas for programs in and Community Design, 4. Climate, to inform and engage residents as need input from you, the users of the coming year. We would really Energy and Public Health and 5. we receive information. Old Ottawa our programs, on how satisfied you appreciate your comments and ideas Economic Development. All of South will continue to grow over are with our programming offerings. and will use them to improve our these areas of focus are important to time. We can help guide the direction Is there anything you’d like us services. If you want us to reach out the future growth of our city. This of that future growth by providing to offer? Anything we are doing to you to follow up or discuss your document will form the basis of the our input. 2046 will be here sooner that you’d like us to change? Do ideas further, please leave us your New Official Plan, guiding how our than we think! you have any suggestions for name and contact info. improvements? How about safety In the November issue of the concerns? Did you enjoy your OSCAR, we will start to post some experience at the Firehall? Did your of the comments received and our For the responses from candidates in the children? Any comment you have responses. We will also be updating would be helpful. If you currently upcoming Federal Election to questions from our website and make other changes enrol in programs outside of Old so that it will be easier for you to Ottawa South rather than with us, SWOOS regarding the iGen Community share your ideas. we’d like to learn why. Thanks for letting us know! Rental Apartments see page 37. You can easily provide us The OSCAR l October 2019 Page 9

OSCA PRESIDENT’S REPORT

By BangRichard Slowikowski,the Drum… charity,It’s thehere! Firehall DevelopmentIt’s here! It’s here!” The OOS Community Fund OSCA President Fund, to focus on renovating the is here and you can donate. Firehall. This proved to be very Good news for people who donate

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September 12, 2019 and massing that together provide the while fostering the retention of familiar forms rhythm and character of our neighbourhood’s that create the streetscape character that Carol Ruddy, Planner III residential streets. We are concerned about residents expect and visitors appreciate. City of Ottawa proposed new zoning that only addresses Planning, Infrastructure and Economic the size and height of residential buildings, Climate, Energy and Public Health Development Dept. not the number and type of units, particularly Finally, we applaud efforts addressing after the effort that has been invested in the climate change. As a neighbourhood New Official Plan High Level Policy Mature Neighbourhood Overlay in the zoning containing areas within a flood plain, we are Directions Comments by-law. doubly sensitive to the need for policies to At the city-wide scale, we support focusing lessen the impacts of human development On behalf of the Old Ottawa South new development around major transit on climate and policies to mitigate the effects Community Association, I am writing to nodes and along corridors well-served by that development will inevitably create. comment on the 5 Big Moves posted at transit. Town centres in Kanata, Orleans, In closing, we are hopeful that the next https://engage.ottawa.ca/the-new-official- and Barrhaven need to continue to evolve as stage of analysis, currently listed as due plan. If these major moves are approved by vibrant, urban places, as focal points for the in December, will look at real options City Council in December, they will direct the surrounding communities and as destinations for managing growth within our older preparation of Ottawa’s new Official Plan. in their own right. Areas such as Tunney’s neighbourhoods, as well as along rapid We support the 5 Big Moves as very high- Pasture and LeBreton Flats also have transit corridors and even outside the level policies: growth through intensification, potential to become new urban destinations Greenbelt. There needs to be real, informed emphasis on sustainable transportation, along with aging shopping centres and other discussion with residents about the future of good urbanism at all scales, and energy large areas with redevelopment potential. all established neighbourhoods and impacts resiliency. However, we are concerned about on specific communities. where and how the City will accommodate Urban and Community Design The 5 Big Moves are useful as high- growth to 2046. The 5 Big Moves assume The 5 Big Moves proposes new design level goals for the city’s new Official Plan. older neighbourhoods will evolve to higher policies for the downtown core, inner urban, However, many key strategies, such as a densities, an ongoing process that has outer urban and rural areas, to guide the new approach to zoning, are not sufficiently benefitted communities and Ottawa as a evolution of communities within each of these developed to understand how they would whole. contexts. The policies will help meet planning work or their impacts on communities. We What’s new is that there is little mention and transportation goals for each context. hope that City Council is selective with of compatible development that preserves As a neighbourhood that has been respect to its approval of the 5 Big Moves and neighbourhood character, and this concerns impacted by infill not always in keeping with takes steps to address community concerns. us. the form and scale of our area, we appreciate By the time we are able to publish this Our comments focus on three of the that the 5 Big Moves acknowledge of the letter in the community newspaper, the end papers: growth management, urban and importance of context-sensitive design. Too of September deadline for submissions on community design, and climate, energy and often in the past, there has been a tendency the 5 Big Moves will have passed along public health. for proposed developments to rationalize any with the deadline for an on-line survey. We design as being context sensitive. We look encourage residents to sign up for updates Growth Management forward to an Official Plan that is stringent in on the Official Plan at https://engage.ottawa. We support city growth within the current its language regarding sensitivity to existing ca/the-new-official-plan and we will continue urban boundary, understand the need for context, that offers stricter protections for the to publish information on the OSCA website infill and in general support the idea of new rich cultural heritage streetscapes as defined at https://oldottawasouth.ca/. While we development along defined corridors. The by the communities that advocate for them appreciate the tight timeline Council has set evolution of Traditional Mainstreets like Bank and that allows for growth within existing for the Official Plan, we hope that more time Street to denser, mixed-use commercial, forms on residential streets. will be allowed for comments. As well, we office, and affordable, inter-generational An increase in density will require look forward to seeing the results of the on- housing will increase housing choices and proportional increases in parks and other line surveys and future consultations, and allow for smaller-scale businesses that amenities and we applaud the stated how this input is reflected in decisions. address neighbourhood needs. intention of increasing urban parks in We do not support proposed, but as yet neighbourhoods through a new Urban Parks Sincerely, undefined, low-rise forms of housing up to strategy. four-storeys on residential streets where We also favour proposed initiatives that Richard Slowikowski these forms would be out of character with promote adaptive-reuse of existing structures. President, the existing heights, scale, form, setbacks, Adaptive reuse can serve to increase density Old Ottawa South Community Association Page 10 The OSCAR l October 2019

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OPINION Proportional Representation – make it an election issue By Carolyn Inch election, according to the opposition, Prior to the last election, local success on many fronts so I would Justin Trudeau said repeatedly, “The supporters of FVC canvassed leave it up to the experts to determine As I speak to friends and neighbours 2015 election will be the last federal the candidates in Ottawa Centre the required changes. And if you are in advance of the federal election, I election using First Past the Post.” on their position on proportional concerned by what you have heard hear my sentiments reflected. Which When his party came to power representation and all but the will happen with PR, you may want party, which leader, which policy with a majority of seats but, Conservative candidate expressed to consult the page “Mythbusters” on platform will steer us through what coincidentally, again, only 39% support. In advance of this election, the FVC site. looks to be stormy seas ahead? The of the popular vote, he changed the organization has determined Unfortunately, FVC has expressed environment, the rise of populism, his mind, as have others before that both the NDP and Greens are in support for two former Liberal MPs, the widening economic gap – it’s all him due to the advantage that the support of electoral reform. Jane Philpott and Jody Wilson- tricky business. present system gives the major Raybould, an action which I do not One thing I know for sure is that parties. According to Fair Vote What can you do? consider to be appropriate for such an we can’t afford to continue down Canada (FVC), he admitted that he The most important first step for organization. However, I believe that the road created by our electoral had always opposed proportional those of you interested in improving the balance of their content is non- system – one in which false representation (PR). What he had our democracy is to become partisan. majorities abound. In our province, hoped to change the system to was informed about electoral systems. Once you are convinced that a government with only 39% of the something called “preferential ballot” There is no doubt that the manner in electoral reform is what has to popular vote is reversing carefully or “alternative vote”. It would have which proportional representation is happen in Canada, you can support crafted legislation and dismantling given the Liberal Party an even achieved is complicated compared the movement in many ways. One is critical programs in order to fulfill bigger false majority in 2015 (213 to the familiar “first past the post.” to sign “The Declaration of Voters’ election promises. seats instead of 184). The goal, though, is very simple – if Rights” on the FVC site. Another is The most chilling example is The FVC website has a video 10% of the population votes for the to vote for candidates who would like on climate change (excuse the called “Broken Promise Rallies” Greens, 10% of seats in Parliament to see electoral reform, who in our pun). The UN Intergovernmental that reflects the huge amount of are held by Greens. riding are the NDP and Green Party Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) disillusionment that the Prime I have sat in on webinars and candidates. warns us that we have 11 years to Minister’s action generated. To find poured over presentations on PR that reduce emissions. It is becoming it, scroll down under the drop-down speak to changes in our ballets, in our Carolyn Inch is a longtime resident of increasingly urgent that we stop the menu “Federal Campaign”. What ridings, etc., and I still get confused. OOS who wants to see her vote count policy lurches of first-past-the-post. struck me was the number of young However, according to Kelly people who are now feeling betrayed, Carmichael, Executive Director of before she can’t make it to the polls any more. Election promises broken having voted in record numbers in FVC, PR is being used in 80% of In the lead up to the last federal the last election. OECD countries with measurable

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COUNCILLOR’S REPORT Taking a moment to pause and reflect By Shawn Menard, temperature change. As a result of City Council was the approval of my Councillor this motion, Ottawa is beginning to motion to implement 30 km/h speed take much needed steps to protect limit zones in the west half of the residents and our environment from Glebe and Old Ottawa South. This October 22nd will mark one year the devastating effects of climate will result in new speed limits signs since the residents of Capital Ward change. in these Gateway Zones. We will also put their trust in me to represent be introducing new and innovative them at City Hall. I was humbled Beg Buttons, Bronson Ave and new traffic calming measures to help and excited about the good work pedestrian crossings ensure that drivers respect the lower, we could do at City Hall. As many In the early winter, we saw the safer speed limit. readers will know, my approach has elimination of “Beg Buttons” along Many of you have asked when been to ask sometimes uncomfortable Bank Street in Old Ottawa South. we can do the rest of the ward. questions and to challenge the This means that during the day, As experts across the world have • New bike parking has been added City to be better. There are several lights will automatically change for called for, I would like to see every to Bank Street. improvements we’ve been able pedestrians looking to cross Bank residential street in Capital Ward, • Changes are coming to to make in 2019—some big and Street, and they’ll no longer be and throughout the city, at 30 km/h. the pedestrian and cycling some small—and all of them were forced to press the pedestrian button Although there are budget issues, I environment at Lansdowne after done with the support, input and to get a walk signal. will continue working on this through my office released a new vision for collaboration with residents of this And then there’s Bronson Avenue. my time at the council table. the space. community and Capital Ward. We have successfully reduced • We actively participated and the speed limits along Bronson, Other Important Changes: advocated for the largest Climate emergency adding additional traffic calming • My office organized and held a investment in affordable housing One of the first issues championed measures to slow down traffic. The snow clearing forum that was in the city’s history, and continue at City Hall this term was the light timing is being improved to promised during the election to hold developers accountable climate emergency declaration. prioritize pedestrian safety and active with one of the results being a who don’t make space for Working with staff and citizen transportation, and we’re seeing the city commitment to re-doing affordable accommodations or groups, I presented a motion to the implementation of temporary transit maintenance quality standards respect the communities they wish Environment Committee and City lanes to help keep buses moving which have not been updated since to build in. Council recognizing the need to fight while the O-Train shuts down for amalgamation. climate change and environmental maintenance during the construction • I worked with two other 2019 has been a busy year. I’m degradation. Climate change is of LRT Stage Two. Councillors to ensure a fare freeze happy with all we’ve achieved the greatest threat that we face in Another issue we’ve been working for transit until LRT launched and together, but there is a lot more to this city. With the passing of this on since the start of the year is the a full year freeze for the Equipass do in the coming years. It’s been an motion, new actions are taking pedestrian crossover at Seneca and (for residents on low income). important lesson for me—challenging place, with a full suite of changes Colonel By Drive. This has been a • After holding events and signing the status quo can get results when to be tabled in December 2019. long process, and the designs have petitions during the election on combined with grassroots mobilizing Staff are now mandated to look at gone through several iterations. In vacant and derelict buildings (such in communities. decisions and how they will affect the end, we were able to achieve a as the West Coast Video Building), Thanks for reading and for helping our sustainability. The new Official signalized (red/green light) crossing we sought and achieved a bylaw to accomplish so much for our Plan has embedded this concept for for pedestrians and bicyclists, which review of these types of buildings neighbourhood. the next 30 years. A new Councillor will provide even greater safety for in order to look at graduated fees Sponsors group has formed, looking those looking to cross Colonel By. and a registry to incentivize the at emissions and cost-benefit to Shawn Menard is City Councillor for use of these buildings. We will reductions across all categories and Capital Ward. He can be reached at Gateway Speed Zone know more when staff make their what we canGMSElemAdGR19G.pdf do to meet the 2 IPCC 2019-07-24 10:40 AM [email protected]. 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Carol Clemenhagen, Coreen Corcoran, Conservative Party Libertarian Party

I am a first-time candidate, one of 106 women running under the Conservative party of Canada banner in 2019. A dog lover, I’m the proud owner of Lobo, a large and lovable canine who likes to take my spouse and me on a two hour walk every day. A resident of the Civic hospital area, I share voters’ concerns about the I feel more connected to Ottawa-Centre than to any other part of the city. I rising cost of living. Like many Ottawa Centre residents I am worried about have either lived or worked in the area for the better part of 20 years. There is a climate change and concerned about capacity and access issues in health care. vibrancy here today that did not exist in the 1980s and 1990s, which provides a My professional background is health care and I spent much of my career unique walkable lifestyle for many people in the riding. at the Canadian Hospital Association advocating for stable and adequate I think that most political parties are focused on an idealized version of federal health transfers. I hold a master’s degree in health administration a middle-class family that no longer exists. They promote tax breaks and from the University of Ottawa and a bachelor of arts in political science and nationalized pharma and daycare as solutions that will help them succeed. sociology from Carleton University. I began my career at the Department of The wins, if any, will be short-lived because government subsidies eventually Epidemiology and Community Medicine at the University of Ottawa. I was lead to higher costs for everyone. What these parties fail to realize is that the the first female President & CEO of the Canadian Hospital Association, and demographics across Canada are changing with more households headed by was Executive Director of the Medical Research Council of Canada (now the single people and seniors. Tax breaks for families don’t apply to their lifestyles. Canadian Institutes of Health Research). I served on the Boards of the Ontario Libertarian Party of Canada ideas such as increased personal income tax Hospital Association and Kingston General Hospital, an academic health exemptions, lower income tax rates, and more choice for services will have a science centre affiliated with Queen’s University. greater and more immediate impact on every Canadian’s standard of living. Recognizing the crucial role of the Canada Health Transfer, I am very proud I am running because I want to spread different ideas about how the of the Conservative commitment to maintain and increase these transfers by government fits into Canadian society. I am battling against more than 50 at least 3% each year. I also understand the need for financial responsibility in years of increased government control over how we are allowed to live our the present to be able to have the resources to invest in priorities like health lives. Less government control and more personal freedom to choose what is care and climate action into the future. right for ourselves and our families will lead to a more prosperous Canada. I grew up on a farm in Buckingham Québec and care deeply about the Government handouts to individuals and picking which companies and environment. I share the sense of urgency Canadians feel for climate industries to bail out lead to less inspiration, imagination, and innovation. action, recognizing the critical importance of reducing Green House Gas Canada has an educated workforce that could become leaders in more areas emissions. As a former Board member of St. Lawrence River environmental than we are already if given the freedom to create without constraints or unfair organizations, Canadian Thousand Islands Watershed Land Trust and the U.S advantages. Entrepreneurs shouldn’t have to deal with red-tape at multiple based Save the River, I co-Chaired the community task force which, in 2002, levels of government. Consumers should have access to more choices in successfully secured a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve designation, one of only telecommunications, travel, and mail service. Our media needs to be less 18 in Canada, for the Thousand Islands-Frontenac Arch region. controlled by government dollars to encourage balanced reporting that informs The Conservative plan to protect the environment focuses on green rather than dictates. technology, tax incentives and collaboration with the provinces and territories If elected, I will introduce a motion to increase the Tax Free Savings to get on with work to reduce GHG emissions effectively and efficiently. Account (TFSA) limits to where they should have been had the Liberal Our priorities are green technology, not taxes; A cleaner and greener natural government not rolled them back. Contrary to what Justin Trudeau believes, environment, and taking the climate change fight global with exports of TFSAs are not a way for the rich to get richer. They are a good saving Canadian technology to help reduce global emissions. mechanism for lower income earners. Second, I will reintroduce income I am working hard to earn your confidence and vote on October 21st.To splitting. Finally, I would review every Auditor General report from the past learn more about our campaign, please visit https://www.ottawacentrecarol.ca/ 10 years and identify areas where there was no accounting for large sums of or stop by the campaign office (285 Richmond road) any day from 10am-4pm. money that went missing. Our governments shrugged their shoulders when these reports came out, which shows a blatant disrespect for taxpayer dollars. The lack of oversight needs to be eliminated. I grew up in Ottawa South and have lived in Ottawa most of my life. I All Ottawa Centre candidates attended Carleton University and received a Bachelor of Arts Honours degree in the Federal Election were in Mass Communication and Film Studies. In 2016, I completed a Master of offered space in this feature. Arts with a specialization in Global Change from Athabasca University. I was Stuart Ryan (Communist), the Ontario Libertarian Party candidate for Nepean-Carleton in 2014, and the Shelby Bertrand (Animal Libertarian Party of Canada candidate for Ottawa-Vanier in 2015. I currently Rights), and Adam Rolston sit on the executive of the Libertarian Party of Canada. My day job is Senior Business Intelligence Analyst, and I have worked in both the private and public (National Citizen’s Alliance) sector as an employee and a consultant. I love to travel and have visited many did not respond to The cities and countries. I enjoy cooking, gardening, golfing, and the occasional OSCAR by the print deadline. running event. I am a Redblacks season ticket holder and share my home with my husband and our dog and cat. Page 14 The OSCAR l October 2019

Angela Keller-Herzog, Green Party

Catherine McKenna, Liberal Party

I am running to represent Ottawa Centre in Parliament because I believe we need to work together for creating a healthy community. For that we need to invest in healthy people, a healthy economy, and a healthy planet. I can pinpoint the very moment when I started considering running for This is an important election. It will determine whether we move forward political office. It was the morning of December 18, 2018 and I opened together, or step backward on the environment, on creating a sustainable the Globe & Mail and read that the Liberal government announced an economy and on making sure that all Canadians can find a place in our additional $1.6 billion subsidy package for the oil and gas industry. I collective success. was appalled. This was after the Kinder Morgan pipeline decision. The Canadians deserve a strong response to the climate emergency. They deserve science is clear: to fight climate change we need to reduce greenhouse gas to know that they will be getting ahead economically. They deserve to feel emissions, not expand oil and gas production. welcomed and included in their communities. We cannot have it both ways. Climate change has already begun to We can’t achieve our goals by falling back on old ideas and priorities. have a profound impact that will only intensify during the lifetime of our This is why I first ran to represent Ottawa Centre in 2015, and why I am re- children and grandchildren, if we don’t act now. The financial cost of applying for the job. climate breakdown will be profound. On the economy, jobs and climate we’ve made great steps forward during the We need a real alternative. No matter what they say about climate, the last four years, under Liberal leadership. actions of the old parties demonstrate that they are incapable of steering Nine out of 10 Canadian families are getting more money to cover groceries, a new course because they are beholden to entrenched fossil industry and school supplies, clothes and kids’ activities thanks to the Canada Child Benefit, financial sector interests. including more than 10,000 children in Ottawa Centre. So I am running for the Green Party because it is the only federal Nine hundred thousand people, including 300,000 children, have been lifted party that has a solid science-based position on climate change and can out of poverty by Canada’s poverty reduction strategy. be trusted not to break this promise as soon as elected. A critical pivot Since 2015, Canadians have created more than one million new jobs by from underwriting an untenable carbon-based economy to investing in working together. We have achieved historic levels of employment, unseen clean energy is necessary. This means retraining workers for new jobs in in the last 40 years. Canadians were able to do this because our government alternative-energy fields, assisting Canadians in retrofitting homes and showed confidence in them and didn’t hold them back in a stagnant economy, businesses, and supporting R&D of new and emerging technologies. as Stephen Harper did. As an economist, it matters to me that the Green platform is fully We have an ambitious climate plan that makes historic investments in public costed and has been vetted by the Parliamentary Budget Office. As a transit, puts a price on pollution and provides rebates that leave most families former public servant who spent 15 years working to reduce poverty in better off, reduces the cost of zero-emission vehicles, requires cleaner fuels, developing nations, I believe that all Canadians should be able to afford invests in clean energy and technology, and lays the groundwork for a more decent housing, healthy food, the drugs they need, child care and elder prosperous and sustainable future. care. I promise to address the wealth disparity in our community by Our government restored respect for the public service, committed to ensuring the highest income earners, both individuals and corporations, evidence-based decision making and unmuzzled its scientists. pay their fair share of the tax burden to improve the quality of life for all Canada is a champion for progressive values across the world when Canadians. repression and hate seem sometimes to be gaining steam – as a country, we Many of the key promises of the current government were not delivered stand firmly for the rights and equal status of women and LGTBQ2+ people; upon in good faith. If you elect me, climate action, electoral reform and reconciliation with indigenous peoples; and for the defence of human rights indigenous reconciliation will be given the attention they deserve. Green across the world. Party leader Elizabeth May has been unwavering in her convictions We are moving forward as a country and our Liberal government has laid and application of pressure on those in power. She is an effective, the groundwork so that Canadians can freely choose what they want to be, and trusted voice in Parliament and I will be too. And I will do my utmost to what dreams they want to realize – and Canadians are flourishing because of it. represent the issues of Ottawa Centre residents. Back in 2015, you had some ideas about what would make Ottawa Centre a I enjoy doing my part to make my community a better place to live. great place to live, and put them forward to me. You gave me your confidence I have been active as environment co-chair in the Glebe Community to implement those ideas, and here is what happened. Association, organized and led the Community Associations for Ottawa Centre got the Flora Footbridge. Now pedestrians and cyclists can Environmental Sustainability (CAFES) to put pressure on City Hall, led move back and forth easily between Old Ottawa East, the Glebe and Old a community tree planting campaign for Canada’s 150th anniversary and Ottawa South, as well as the downtown core. And you and your neighbours are mobilized more than 250 volunteers to sponsor 37 refugees as co-founder taking advantage of it! of Ottawa Centre Refugee Action (OCRA). I raised $200,000 to green We have a new partnership between the Ottawa Public Library and National the Glashan schoolyard – voted the second ugliest school yard in Ottawa Library and Archives Canada, to build a new world class library in a new – with student art and 45 trees. I created a low carbon B & B on unceded location better served by clean public transit. Algonquin land here in Ottawa Centre to provide a welcoming, inclusive Next year, the Combined Sewage Tunnels that will prevent sewage overflows and connected place for visitors to stay. during storms into the Ottawa River will be in operation. And we are banning Let’s step up together to make a healthy future for our children. Send harmful single-use plastics and working to make companies responsible for me to Parliament to fight for what is important – to you. collecting and recycling the plastic waste they produce — to keep plastic pollution out of our rivers, lakes, parks and beaches. Together, we are building a greener, more prosperous and more inclusive Ottawa Centre. I would be honoured if you chose me to continue to champion your values and interests for the next four years and to deliver even more concrete progress for our community. The OSCAR l October 2019 Page 15

Emilie Taman, New Democratic Party

Merylee Sevilla, People’s Party

I am running as the People’s Party of Canada candidate in Ottawa Centre The status quo isn’t working. Two Canadian billionaires have amassed as much because I want to be the change I want to see in our government. As a wealth as 11 million other Canadians combined, while almost a million of our taxpayer, homeowner, woman of a visible minority and member of the fellow citizens rely on foodbanks. Climate scientists say we have 11 years to LGBTQ community – I know I can represent Ottawa Centre and the issues avert climate catastrophe, but we continue to approve new pipelines and ramp that matter in the community the most. I can relate to the Ottawa Centre up tar sands production. community on a level that I think our government has lost touch with both I’m running for the NDP because I’m sick of governments that sell high and from a Member of Parliament level but also on a political party level. deliver low, that make lofty promises but fail to deliver. I’ve dedicated my life This election, I am seeking the support of Ottawa Centre. Forget what to public service, both as a federal prosecutor going after tax cheats and human you have heard, seen and think to presume to know about the People’s smugglers, and as a former member of the Old Ottawa South Community Party of Canada. I ask you to look at the values, priorities that the party Association board. I will bring this same dedication to Parliament if given the represents but also what I support. I believe in creating opportunities for honour to serve as your next MP. all Canadians. I believe in creating feasible and realistic solutions to the Real Action on Climate Change problems that plague our environment. I believe in bringing back that Climate leaders don’t buy pipelines. Unlike the Liberal government, we will values that Ottawa Centre once. not insult your intelligence by approving the purchase of a pipeline on the same As someone who has worked with the NDP, believed in the day Parliament declares a climate emergency. Conservatives and questioned the Liberals - the People’s Party of Canada An NDP government will treat the climate crisis with the urgency it deserves. takes the values these parties once stood for and fights to bring them back We’ll ask big polluters and the ultra-rich to pay for a massive expansion of to Canadians. I want to be the change that I know Ottawa Centre and renewable energy, with net carbon-free electricity by 2030. We’ll embark on the Canadians want. From taking their concerns and being their advocate and largest building retrofit program Canada has ever seen, and invest in fare-free, voice, I want Ottawa Centre and surrounding areas to see that I would electric public transit. work with all levels of government to ensure there are accountability and In making these changes, we will leave no one behind. Oil and gas workers transparency. are not our enemy, climate change is our enemy. That’s why we’ll implement a For so long, I placed my trust and confidence in the MP’s and just transition for workers in high emitting industries, equipping them with the government. We, as a democratic nation voted for these people; however, skills they need to help build a green economy. the last year, has shown that our government has taken a shift. Our government has taken a turn towards catering the highest investors Making every vote count and bidders. That is not a democracy, and that is not the government I We are committed to electoral reform, where no one’s vote is wasted. Our remember and believe in. Prime Minister promised that 2015 would be “the last election under first past Together, I want to bring back the values of a democratic system, a the post” but broke his promise when the committee gave him an answer he government that does not bend to corporate monopolies. Ottawa Centre is didn’t want. a riding that has almost 120,000 residents, to which half make under $60 You can rely on us to never stop fighting for a more proportional voting thousand annually. I want to bring fiscal responsibility back and allow system where your vote always counts. families to save for the future. Ottawa Centre is a riding that needs representation. A formally NDP Housing is a Right riding which became red, I want to bring a splash of purple as the People’s We have a housing crisis. Over 10,000 people in our city languish on the Party Candidate. I want to bring back common-sense, practical solutions to waitlist for subsidized housing, some of whom are living in shelters. Recently everyday local and world problems. I want to be the think outside the box while knocking on doors, I met a man who waited ten years for a rent-geared- candidate that Ottawa Centre needs and deserves. to-income apartment. Tonight in the capital of one of the wealthiest countries on A vote for me is a vote for change. More importantly, a vote for me earth, people will be sleeping on the streets. on October 21st is one that will bring back Canadian values of freedom, Instead of taking real action to address the problem, successive governments fairness, responsibility and respect. I am like my constituents of Ottawa have given developers and speculators free reign. Centre, employed by the Federal government. I make a modest salary and It’s time to stop treating housing as a commodity and start treating it as a live in a modest home with my wife. basic human need. An NDP government will build half a million affordable I have been fortunate to experience the various organizations within homes, including co-ops and other non-market options. We’ll also crack Ottawa Centre that help fellow Canadians. It is because of this that I am down on money laundering and speculation that are causing housing prices to making the pledge that should I be elected, for every year I am the Ottawa skyrocket. Centre MP, I will make a personal donation to the various programs and Standing up for Human Rights services in the community. I may not have much, but I want to give back We need a government that’s a principled force for human rights. Actions to a community that genuinely represents what Canada is – diverse, united speak louder than words. Despite his talk of a “feminist foreign policy” our and strong. I promise to work with all levels of government in Ottawa Prime Minister is presiding over the largest arms deal in Canadian history to the Centre and Canada to strengthen our economy, protect our environment brutal, misogynist Saudi dictatorship. and allow for future generations to thrive. The Saudi war in Yemen has brought that country to the brink of famine, with millions of men, women and children at risk of starvation. Instead of doing everything they can to de-escalate this catastrophe, the Liberals are allowing the Saudis to buy made in Canada war machines that will pour gasoline on the fire. The contract must be cancelled, and future arms exports must be contingent on a country’s human rights record. Let’s go back to being peacekeepers, not arms dealers. Jagmeet Singh and I are ready to fight for people and the planet, and we’re in it for you. I hope we can continue to earn your respect in the weeks to come. Page 16 The OSCAR l October 2019

ARTS AND CULTURE By Aurora Roos-Paul ballerina to our older “Aspiring Artists.” In a whirlwind of lights, glitter and Back to dance with Makin’ Moves! The fall is a season of new beginnings costumes, the days come and go in a and new adventures; starting or flash. returning to school and activities and saying goodbye to the long, leisurely Other programs days of summer. At Makin’ Moves, In addition to our regular dance we are transitioning into yet another classes, we offer an after school successful year full of dance and program held 5 days a week. Children development, powered by our motivated are walked over from Hopewell Avenue students. Our programming focuses on Public School, are given a healthy snack both technique to build a strong dancer, and either participate in educational and dancing for joy. We aim to ignite programming or a dance class if suitable a passion for the art within each of our for their age level. We aim to create students. a safe space for all the children who attend our school, in both dance and Next recital play. Our teachers create a supportive Although we are barely a month into environment through positivity, joy and our dance season, we have already a passion for dance, encouraging all of started planning and preparing for our our students to do the same. We also next recital. From the very first day of offer two adult classes each week, Adult classes, I have endured a multitude of Ballet on Thursdays from 2:00 to 3:15 questions on the same theme; pm (a great workout for all levels of “Ms. Aurora! What song are we doing dancer that even includes the occasional for the show?” variation from Swan Lake), and Adult “What is the theme of the recital?” Yoga on Wednesdays from 8-9 pm (a “What are our costumes going to look class tailor-made for each participant like?” with a different focus each session). These are questions that have scarcely At Makin’ Moves we have a vision left my brain in the past month or so, but to create a strong community of both I always tell the students I haven’t even children and adults, where we can all thought about it. I have to keep them foster our love for movement and dance! on their toes somehow! (Pun intended). Our two recitals held in both January Aurora Roos-Paul is the Assistant and June at Centerpointe Theatre are Artistic Director at Makin’ Moves a major source of excitement for all of Children’s Dance Theatre. our students, from the youngest pre- Ms. Aurora (left) and Ms. Michelle (right). PHOTO BY A.J. FERGUSON The OSCAR l October 2019 Page 17

FICTION The Rideauville Thanksgiving Mystery By Tom Sherwood youth. Something bad had happened! starts with the story about Jesus healing and talked. I got them talking about A staff person had been doing an art 10 people who were sick, and only Thanksgiving. And after a while I The Rideauville Minister was grateful. class with 10 young people the day one came back to say thanks. I’ve figured out who was the Greedy- He was always grateful, but this before, when she’d been called out of always thought that the other nine Gimmee-Guilty-Got-away-with-it one, week especially. It was the week the room. Later, after the children had were probably grateful too, but maybe and I asked for the money back.” before Thanksgiving, and he had gone home, she looked in her purse and in different ways. There are different “I think she was glad she got caught. already completed his sermon for $100 had been stolen… the five crisp ways to be thankful, different types I don’t think she enjoyed feeling guilt Thanksgiving Sunday and his shopping new $20 bills she’d got at the ATM of gratitude, and people express it and greedy, especially after hearing for the family meal. He could take an Gone! She had been right outside the differently.” the way all the others talked about afternoon off, put his feet up and relax. door the whole time, out in the hall, “Some people are just glad to be Thanksgiving.” Oh, but you folks may not know the talking with a parent, and come right alive. They think every day is a gift, “You don’t have to call the police. Rideauville minister! back in. No one had entered or left the and they live with an attitude of She told me she wouldn’t steal Perhaps you know Rideauville, that room. One of the young people had gratitude.” anymore and I believe her. I often see Ottawa neighbourhood south of the stolen the money! What should she “Others have had a profound her around the neighbourhood. I’ll downtown core, between the Rideau do? She didn’t want to call the police, experience in their life, a crisis ask her how she’s doing from time to Canal and the Rideau River. It used but when she confronted the class this maybe, and survived it. They are very time.” to be a village 150 years ago, outside afternoon no one confessed, and no one specifically grateful, knowing how “But talk about time: I must get Bytown, but now it was an old suburb would say that they saw the theft. fragile life is, how fragile happiness going. There are a couple of Thank- with family houses and lots of trees She called the Rideauville minister. is, how fragile marriages and families You notes I’ve been meaning to write, along the streets. It is a wonderful place He came right over. are.” and I want to do them right now while to live – parks everywhere, the river Now the Rideauville minister wasn’t “Others are thankful for material I think of it.” and the canal flowing by. All the people a police officer or a detective, not even things like toys and money, food and are good looking, and all the children a social worker, but he knew people. comfort, but not so much about the Tom Sherwood is a retired United are in the Gifted Program. He’d been a minister for a long time. spiritual and the beauty of life.” Church minister who lives in Old There’s an election going on this He knew about the good in people and “Some people ‘pass it on’ or ‘pay it Ottawa South. He was Carleton year, and the neighbourhood is full the bad. forward’ – they don’t go back to say University chaplain for many years, of lawn signs. Some years you can So he listened to the staff person’s thanks, but they express it in good and he still supervises graduate tell who will win the election by the story, and said, “OK. Leave me alone ways.” students and leads fitness classes number of lawn signs the candidates with these ten young people for a while “And then there’s the Greedy- at Carleton. We published his story have. Right now it looks like a close and I’ll see what I can do.” Gimme-Guilty-Got-away-with-it “What if the Magi had come from race between For Rent and For Sale. An hour later, he gave the woman Gratitude that you sometimes see when Old Ottawa South” in the January Well, the minister of the Rideauville back her money, and started to head somebody has done something wrong 2019 issue of OSCAR. Community Church was just beginning home. but hasn’t been caught. That’s what I to enjoy a rare break in his busy fall “But how did you know?” she said. was looking for here.” schedule when the phone rang. There “How did you do it?” “So I just went in and listened was a problem at the Rideauville “Well,” he said, “I’ll be preaching while the young people did their art Community Centre just down the about thanksgiving and gratitude street! This was where they had after in church this week, and I’ve been school programs for children and working on my Sunday sermon. It

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SIPS FROM THE POETRY CAFE What do witches do to celebrate ten years of fun? By Susan J. Atkinson but there will be a special reading that little bit different in all of us. of how theatrical and interactive their of the story What Do Witches Do? They are not what you may expect a performances have turned out to be The Little Witches from Little as well as a poem or two from the witch to be – there’s no black magic – certainly something neither author Witch Press are riding back into the new poetry collection that has been or wicked spells but rather the little nor illustrator had imagined doing yet neighbourhood, bringing fun and published to mark their celebration. witches are just like you and me something they have enjoyed to no frolic as they invite young and old What Do Witches Do? has been (with slightly more eccentric clothing end. alike to celebrate their TEN-YEAR selling steadily since its launch in and habits) and they do things just The trio are thrilled to be ANNIVERSARY! That’s right, it’s 2009. The book is the second in like you and me. Well, maybe with a celebrating this 10th anniversary with ten years ago that Little Witch Press the Little Witch series and explores bit of a twist! the community. Not only do they published their Old Ottawa South- the idea of what witches might do On being asked the question hope to see many familiar faces of inspired children’s book, What Do when Halloween is over. Unlike its “What Do Witches Do?” the creators those who would have enjoyed the Witches Do? And now they are predecessor Where Do Witches Go?, answered, “For us, a lot.” The trio books when they were first released, returning to Ottawa South to re-unite which saw the book’s characters have been exceptionally busy! In but they look forward to seeing a new with old friends, make new ones and travelling around the world, this addition to the first title andWhat generation of young readers who will to share their latest publication – a second book drew its inspiration Do Witches Do?, there have been be meeting the Little Witches for the short collection of poems. from Old Ottawa South and all two more Little Witch books, first time. A ten-year anniversary is certainly the amazing opportunities our Witches Don’t Do Ballet and Witches And so here is the official invite to something to celebrate and celebrate community has to offer. Don’t Do Winter. Both titles saw one and all… Please join Little Witch is what the Little Witches intend The book’s illustrator, Elizabeth the same success as the first two Press at The Firehall on Saturday to do. In true Little Witch Press Todd Doyle, based the illustrations books, which led to readings and October 26th, 2019, 2pm-4pm to style, the trio are inviting the on familiar and iconic OOS locations, performances by Atkinson and Todd celebrate the tenth anniversary of neighbourhood to join them as they such as The Mayfair, Brewer Park, Doyle at the International Children’s What Do Witches Do? Expect kids’ host one of their famous Halloween Atlantis Spa, Life of Pie, the old Festival, VerseFest, Saunder’s Farm, activities, treats, a reading or two, parties on Saturday, October 26th, Mother Tongue Books, and Pansy ValleyView Farm, Toronto’s Word and of course give your Halloween between 2 pm and 4 pm at The Avenue. Part of the fun for young on the Street, and numerous local costume a test run leading up Firehall in Old Ottawa South. There readers is recognizing their own schools, bookstores, and libraries. to Halloween night! Guests can will be lots of child-friendly activities neighbourhood, or if OOS is not their When the creators began working expect a silent auction, books for planned and everyone is invited to immediate neighbourhood they can together 10 years ago they had sale, prizes and give-aways, and come along and join in the fun! To enjoy the similarities by pointing no idea that they would publish 4 much more, including a brand-new add to the enjoyment, guests are out recognizable sights to their successful books, that they would poetry collection from the press to invited to wear their Halloween community, “hey that’s like our park, create a substantial amount of teacher commemorate the anniversary. costumes! our coffee shop, our daycare” materials, or that they would make Surely there’s nothing more fun When writer Susan J. Atkinson countless appearances dressed as Susan J. Atkinson is a poet, children’s than a Halloween Party, complete imagined the little witch characters, characters from the books. The author and educator. She lives in Old with surprises. The Little Witches she always perceived them as being surprise at the success of the books is Ottawa South. do not want to give too much away a little bit quirky, a lot unique, and perhaps matched only at the surprise

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BOOK REVIEW Third novel by local author Ian McKercher

By Dianne Borg Carbon Copy continues the story of many of the characters from the Ian McKercher, a former Old Ottawa earlier novels with more mystery, South resident, will launch his third and less history, as the scene shifts to novel, Carbon Copy, on October espionage and murder in the brutal 27th. McKercher lived on Brighton winter of 1942. Frances is about to Avenue for ten years and attended leave on her first holiday in eight many a Brighton Beach clambake. years when military intelligence His first novel, The Underling charges her with high crimes and (2012), was set in Ottawa in 1934. misdemeanors. In order to prove her It detailed the exploits of Frances innocence, Frances is drawn into a McFadden, a youthful secretary in labyrinth of deception and deceit that the nascent Bank of Canada. Both has perilous consequences. Frances and the Bank came of age Ian’s writing has engrossed me and together as the Canadian economy I have shared his novels with friends struggled out of the Great Depression and family. Not to spoil the surprise just in time for world war. His for those on my list, but bookstores sequel, The Incrementalist (2016), are best for Christmas shopping! A took the narrative forward to the fall copy signed by the author makes a of France in June 1940. great gift. Protagonist Frances McFadden Carbon Copy will be in local joins the pantheon of strong female bookstores after Thanksgiving and characters of Canadian fiction will be officially launched Sunday, such as Anne Shirley in Anne October 27th at 7:00 pm in the hall Angela of Green Gables, Offred in The at Glebe-St. James United Church Handmaid’s Tale and Nomi Nickel (First at Lyon). All are welcome. Keller-Herzog in A Complicated Kindness. These Signed first editions will be available women share an inner resilience that for $25 cash or cheque. for Ottawa Centre propels them forward in the face of adversity. Dianne Borg is a longtime resident McKercher has a flare for character We can have Healthy People, a Healthy of Ossington Avenue and an avid and plot development through witty reader. and ironic dialogue. The novels, Economy & a Healthy Planet. although largely fictional, bring the history of Ottawa and Canada to life. LOVE TO LEARN? Small business owner,

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FILM REVIEW

By the Grace of God (Grâce à Dieu) series of letters he wrote to the Cardinal, detailing the abuse. The scenery is dark and austere, reflective of the dark subject matter, and is based on actual events. Canadian audiences are by now familiar with the myriad of cases of sexual abuse by Catholic clergy. Many celebrated in 2015 when the film Spotlight first appeared. Spotlight, and in February 2019 the film was which detailed the fight by the Boston released theatrically. The film is directed Globe to reveal child abuse by Boston by François Ozon. Now aged fifty-two, clergy, went on to win an Academy Ozon has made many celebrated films Award for best picture in 2016. By the over a long career. The most famous of Grace of God is a much different and a his films is Dans la Maison in 2012. more personal journey. By the Grace of God is screening at Melvil Poupad in “By the Grace of God.” The film first screened in Berlin in the ByTowne Cinema beginning on February 2018, where it won the Silver October 25th. The subject matter is Reviewed by Tony Wohlfarth alongside his spouse and young family Bear Award – the second highest award not for the faint at heart and may be in Lyon, France. The scene ends with a by the jury. It has been over one year difficult for some to watch. The film is In February 2018, By the Grace of perplexing comment: “there he is.” The since its world premiere. Why the in French, with English subtitles. The God had its world premiere at the 69th feature length film takes its audience delay? It turns out that the priest named running time is two hours and seventeen Berlin International Film Festival. At on his personal journey to confront the in the film, Bernard Preynat, sought minutes. the world premiere, the film was shown priest who took advantage of him over an injunction to prevent its release in under its French name Grâce à Dieu. thirty years ago. The story is compelling France. What was the legal issue? His Tony Wohlfarth is an Ottawa-based By the Grace of God opens in a and deeply personal for Alexandre legal team argued that the release of the freelance film writer. sedate setting. A father, devoutly (played by Melvil Poupad) and his film would prejudice his right to a fair Catholic, participates in Sunday mass young children. He tells his story in a trial. Fortunately, the judge disagreed, Festival success with Searching for a Beautiful Bachelor By Peter Evanchuck

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Enjoying every moment of the Electrified Burning Souls Road Trip

By David Chernushenko From early June through late July, I what, if any, the major obstacles might adapters, a portable charger, an app and trusty “Belle” the Chevy Bolt — be. that showed every available charger With 30 boxes of my just-published loaded with camping gear, a bicycle In short, I wanted to engage across the country, plus a premium “climate breakdown thriller” Burning and 10 cases of books — headed out with readers at venues of all kinds CAA membership — just in case. Belle Souls in the living room, an electric on our semi-scheduled adventure. I (bookstores, libraries, churches…); and I were ready for anything. Almost car in the driveway and a simmering had book promotion events lined up discover what EV travel was really anything! You see, I didn’t have a pipe need to engage with Canadians about in a dozen cities when I left, and more like, and write about the experience; cleaner. the urgency of our growing ecological seemed certain to come my way. I also and get a pulse for how Canadians are Though readers will find far more collapse, there was really only one had places I wanted to visit, routes I feeling about the climate crisis and drama in my novel than my tales from thing to do with my summer: Road wanted to cycle and family and friends ecological unravelling, and the denial the road, there were mishaps and curve Trip! Not just any road trip, of course. who I had not seen in far too long. I of this obvious but scary reality. balls. The charger in Blind River, ON A cross-Canada voyage. An Electrified also had a wish/need to see for myself My goals were clear. But did I really that wasn’t working, necessitating Burning Souls Road Trip — because whether long-distance travel by electric want to make this trip about goals? an overnight motel stay and putting epic journeys need epic names. vehicle (EV) is currently viable and Or did I want to simply enjoy the that extension cord to use. A dust-

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Burning Souls an eye-opening climate thrillerSeries) at The Cyclery in 2017. I and hand-written letters, as well as subsequently put him in touch with through the journalistic features and editor Marie Bilodeau, who worked blog posts by one of these characters. with him to finalize Burning Souls. And The information shared in the first we held a book event together during part of the novel is extensive, but stay a recent (June) bike rally in OOE and the course and the story comes alive in OOS. the middle, and carries the reader along Despite these connections, I felt with its heroic characters and their compelled to write this review—I am passionate pursuit of the truth. They exactly the type of reader this new are the burning souls at the heart of this fiction author is hoping to reach. I’m thriller, and if you go along for the ride, an avid consumer of fiction, concerned I guarantee you will be changed forever. about our planet but not well-informed Chernushenko’s character-driven about environmental issues, and unsure story pulls us along into a bleak and of what I can do to make a difference. shocking very-near future. As one Through reading other reviewers’ character asks early on: “Don’t upbeat comments about the book and after stories lead people to a kind of false attending its launch, I could see that optimism? Apathy even?” Chernushenko’s environmentally-savvy I felt anxious about the future of our readership finds it a page-turner and an planet while reading this book. But that excellent tool for launching complex is exactly the point. I also felt inspired discussions about the state of our planet to take action; apathy is impossible after and where we may go from here. reading Burning Souls. And readers with only a basic understanding of climate change and Burning Souls is available in most local its origins benefit from Chernushenko’s bookstores and online. use of facts to underpin the book; he shares his comprehensive knowledge This review originally appeared in the and understanding of global Mainstreeter. environmental, societal, political and Review by Tanis so impactful that its message will be religious issues related to climate Author Tanis Browning-Shelp (www. Browning-Shelp seared into the soul of its reader. change and their evolution. browning-shelp.com) pens her Maryn Full disclosure: I know the author. He presents the material in clever and O’Brien Young Adult Fiction series, creative ways through the book’s four published by Dog-Eared Books, from David Chernushenko’s new thriller We met at my own book launch (for main characters’ emails, conversations, her home in OOE. about climate change is eye-opening, Crushed, Second in the Maryn O’Brien

category/news/. Cont. from pg. 22 My Electrified Burning Souls Road Trip was a success. Even if only four people came to my event in though, and people from small towns Vancouver. Because wherever I went and big cities alike are worried and to the conversations were meaningful and a great degree fearful and angry. You there was beauty around every corner. may not know it from most media And the house was full in Kenora on a coverage, but they are angry less at the Monday afternoon in July. Enjoy every people who dare ring alarm bells, than moment. Wisdom for the road, and at at those who deny, deflect, posture and home. politicize— notably those who engage in predatory delay: claiming to care, but David Chernushenko is a writer, not acting. speaker and political-ecological Back in Old Ottawa South, I’m met commentator. He is currently narrating by a lot of people who heard about the the audio version of “Burning Souls.” trip. “How was it?” I’m asked. The The print version is available at Haven short answer: “I’m here, so is my car, Books and Cafe, Singing Pebble Books, and I sold the last onboard book in Octopus Books and Cedars & Co. The Wawa.” The longer answer is found e-book is available online. in my commentary at http://davidc.ca/

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The Sunny Liston Award based on the infamous 1960’s boxer Our daughter Tricia “Sunny” by reaching out to the marginalised. Sonny Liston’s similar name. Liston died suddenly, alone in her From the moment she appeared Toronto apartment in early February Donations, if desired, can be made on stage, one of her primary goals 2014 of a liver disorder. She was to help other aspiring students by was to become well schooled in the discovered March 4th, 2014. She had going directly through the Education intricate details of acting and theatrical been diagnosed as bipolar in 2007. Foundation of Ottawa (EFO) website work. The performing bug, soundly Bipolarism is sometimes referred to at www.educationfoundationottawa. entrenched, carried her to the Ottawa as bipolar affective disorder or manic ca/donate/ There is a free text area School of Speech and Drama for depression. It is a mental illness, that allows donors to enter “Sunny eight years, while during some of this characterized by elevated mood or Liston Award” and the funds will time she also attended Canterbury mania swings that alternate with periods be credited to the “Sunny Liston High School, in their excellent drama of depression. These episodes can Award” account. program. After graduation, stints in impair a person’s ability to function in Alternately, please send any Toronto’s theatre program at George ordinary situations. It was a tragic end cheques or correspondence to the Brown College followed by Humber to a talented performer. As one of her attention of: College’s comedy writing program, friends would comment “Sometimes the Chris McGarvey, Education helped hone her skills. Two years of candle that is twice as bright burns half Foundation of Ottawa, 133 Greenbank Comic Tricia “Sunny” Liston in New Second City improvisational classes as long.” Rd.,Ottawa, ON, K2H 6L3. York, August 2003. were also added to the mix. As she Sunny tried to make a difference by Cheques should be made payable to continued to excel at Second City, she inviting lonely people to our family the “Education Foundation of Ottawa” By Gerry Liston auditioned for and won a coveted spot celebrations. Why not follow her along with a “Sunny Liston Award” in their conservatory program, where, example and celebrate her life by annotation. Tax receipts are provided The award is provided in memory of upon conclusion of her November 2003 making a difference in the lives of for all donations of twenty dollars or comic Tricia Liston, to give back to the graduating performance, her teacher others less able to cope? Help others more. arts by supporting a worthy student. In stated it was the first time in all his who are lonely or who self-medicate. 2004 Tricia took the stage name Sunny years teaching that the audience had Our family urges you to improve the life Liston, as a salute to her Sunnyside Ave. ever given the show a standing ovation. of at least one person who suffers from roots, and also, for stage recognition Tricia’s future looked bright. mental illness, any way that you can or

Nepean teen receives 6th annual Sunny Liston Memorial Award By Pat & Gerry Liston experience culminated “in a mashed up version of various fairy tales.” On the 28th of June 2019, Canterbury Scott’s role was that of Peter Pan. High School student Scott McKinnon On arriving at Canterbury, an array received the 6th Annual Tricia “Sunny of new learning possibilities presented Liston Memorial Award.” In keeping themselves. In addition to a pair of with the award’s guidelines, Scott is musicals, the more advanced Improv a graduating Canterbury student who Club garnered both 3rd and 5th place has shown dedication to and high finishes in national competitions. A achievement in the dramatic arts, talented guitar and bass player (as well along with a demonstrated interest as composer), Scott has performed at and talent in multiple areas of theatre Ottawa’s Live on Elgin Club which is arts. As required, he is also planning to also a weekly television production of pursue post-secondary studies in this local artists. As his high school days Scott McKinnon receives the Sunny Liston Memorial Award. field. Winners are chosen by a panel of came to a close, he, along with some PHOTO BY CANTERBURY HIGH SCHOOL STAFF Canterbury teachers. Our thanks to all friends, staged a post exam show of last hockey game for a while, there ideas into cultural products and the Canterbury staff involved in this folk rock in his yard. are other interests that keep Scott services, ranging from television selection process. Athletics are still entrenched occupied. Employment as an actor in a shows, video games and films, to Throughout his childhood, and up however. Recently, along with his local escape room has been rewarding music recordings, fashion lines and to his teenager years, Scott was a self- mom (an avid hiker), Scott took a and an outlet for his dramatic and eBooks. In effect, this will allow Scott proclaimed sports fanatic of virtually challenging climb up the hazardous improv skills. This past summer to analyse his musical and theatrical all sports, with hockey leading the 1067 m Golden Staircase and along facilitating in a junior version of the skills, as well as those of others, and way. He became interested in theatre the Chilkoot Trail. This was a major escape room was also a delight. With a market them accordingly. when his grade five teacher introduced access route to the Yukon goldfields wealth of improv experience, he hopes Congratulations Scott and best the class to a simplified version of in the late 1890s. Now an important this will translate into work in similar wishes on your future plans to perform Shakespeare’s As You Like It. Students historical site, it’s considered a Toronto venues, where Ryerson improv and music on the Toronto played the various characters and as challenging hikers paradise. This University beckons this fall. stage! We suspect you also have your the fates would have it, Scott landed year found him in Scotland with his Scott’s selection of Ryerson’s eye on producing, and as Steven in the lead role of Orlando. The intrepid parents, for a much longer Creative Industries program is well Spielberg can attest, it can be lucrative. following year, it was off to Middle hike. We are told it was exhilarating suited to his long-term aspirations. The School where he found his way into but less daunting than the Yukon first of its kind in North America, it’s Pat and Gerry moved to OOS in 1975 the Improvisation Club, a jazz band trek. Our joints are screaming at the designed to develop an artistic eye and where their two daughters Vanessa and a number of school productions. thought. entrepreneurial skills for transforming and Tricia were born and raised. His elementary school theatrical Although he may have played his

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By Jocelyn LeRoy This summer’s edicts feel like an- The Toilet Edict ‘La Maison’ other veiled attempt to get cottages to We were ordered to dismantle the So here it sits, our brand new, The one page report made last year disappear – most leasing Crown Land water system in the secondary build- nominal dimension outhouse, inde- on the subject of toilets has now since the 1940s and early 1950s. ing even though they were to code, structible, glass roofed, extra tall, stretched into eight pages. The Land We have seen it happen – cabins and build an outhouse instead. My Mexican sinked, elegant as can be Surveyors have been around three burned to the ground with the histo- mother would find this puzzling and – please pardon the disgusting term times. ries attached to them. A meagre But- a backwards step in progress – this used by everyone up here over 50 – As I write this, on the front deck of tercup, or Devil’s Paintbrush, marks resolute abolishment of ‘civilized ‘crapper’ – no doubt reflecting the our seventy-year-old cabin two sur- the spot of many of these forgotten living’ as Mom called our cozy little general feelings towards these latest veyors are adjusting their measure- cabins in silent tribute to the pioneers bathroom with pumped-up-to-the- edicts. ments by one centimetre. The next who swatted black flies and mos- ceiling tank running water. A perfectly fitted – dare I say even step is the driving of stakes to mark quitoes while pounding nails in the There are new rules this year. If artistic – ceiling container poised the new property boundaries after re- blazing sun. you have water on the inside of your high over the sink, with water leading surveying the lots here in Algonquin We’re hoping that won’t happen to outhouse, it has to be drained through to an antique brass tap, to splash wa- Park. our cabin: we co-operate, negotiate, a grey water system. If you put a ter in the colourful sink. We wonder We are facing the prospect of rescue tourists, campers, and con- washstand outside, you can pitch it if the inspector noticed the oversized reduced footprints on the property by tribute to the wellbeing of ‘The Park’ anywhere! And, only one water sys- plunger nailed to the wall (‘in case having our docks, decks and in our (and pay hefty fees.) tem per cottage. After all these years, of emergency’) very decoratively case, a small woodpile deemed as a with no infractions of previous law painted, in case anyone is tempted structure (3’ x 3’ x 6’ woodpile sup- Job Envy and edict, and only one page of them, to use it, Mother would have simply ported at each end by small stakes.) I feel a twinge of it as I watch the we’re up to eight pages of them this said, ‘Ugh’, today and yesteryear. A The long and short of it is that we surveyors. They look contented. They year. heavy, round, pottery edged mirror, get to pay five grand for the surveys look healthy. They don’t have to lift passed around the family for twenty which, in the end, are of no conse- anything heavier than their wooden The Visit years, found its final resting place quence whatsoever. markers. They drive around in a nice Actually, three of them to inspect between the joists, looking rustically My brother, bless his heart, has boat and do not have to pay for its the toilet, new outhouse and the elegant like the rest of the interior. worked diligently for years to forge upkeep. No time-clock to punch out grey water systems. Our neighbour’s good relationships with the govern- in the forest. Lunch break is picnic outhouse sits on ‘Capital Hill’, an At Last ment ‘Powers That Be’ and negoti- time by the lake and breathe in fresh ancient two-seater structure with Next, a cleverly hung moose ated the fees from $20,000 down to air all day. Birds chirping, water lap- ‘Senate’ on one side and ‘House’ on antler with a solar charge LED light $5,000 as well as being instrumental ping on the shore – they say the pay the other. In the middle, the Presi- embedded in a curve of the antler. in saving our cottage from ‘Confla- is good. But the bugs must be fierce dent, with no place to go. Our Ameri- Above – a stunning view of the rain gration By Lease Expiry.’ in early summer. can friend’s outhouse still passes and the treetops for those who enjoy muster. You know: built like a ‘brrrk gazing upward through the glass s-house’. roof. Nighttime presents a really My brother is on his way to help interesting shadow show, even moon some of the neighbours on the lake watching. I believe that our ten-foot get their place up to snuff. He just edifice would win the ‘International quipped: “If any of your readers feel Outhouse Award’, if there was one, unwell at the end of this article, there despite our dear Mother’s ‘Ughs’. are ‘homes for the bewildered’ that Indeed. you can check in to.” Hurray! We passed the inspections Jocelyn LeRoy is the owner/manager from the ‘Septic Tank Whisperer’ and of Trillium Bakery in Old Ottawa are completing the finishing touches South since 1980. this very hour.

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RED APRON COOKS that we eat more vegetables, grains family, raising their beef sustainably. Fall flavours and legumes and consume less They grow their own feed, and use meat. This sparked a reaction from the manure to feed the soil. They take By Jennifer Heagle the seasons was a matter of survival. the cattle industry, specifically in the hides and, in partnership with a Easy access to fruits and vegetables Canada. However, I believe the local leather maker, produce beautiful Fall is my favourite time of year. I all year long, even those that are report could have done more to handbags, jewelry and backpacks. love the colours, the cool nights, the technically ‘out of season’ is a luxury highlight the difference between Our pork producer (picklepatchfarm. sunny days, and the bountiful array that factory farming and shipping ethical farming and factory farming. com) near Vankleek Hill uses spent of fall fruits and vegetables. It’s one food long distances has enabled. There are many dedicated growers hops from Beau’s Brewery to feed of the best times of the year to be a Today’s environmental challenges and producers who are careful to her heritage breed pigs. This makes chef. Soups, stews, and braised meats are forcing us to rethink the cost that farm in responsible ways that nourish good use of a by-product and the pigs top the menu because it’s finally convenience has imposed on our the land rather than depleting it. This love it! cold enough to cook long and slow, health, and the health of our planet. includes dairy and meat farmers, like One of our organizational goals is and enjoy rich broths, gravies, and Eating locally and seasonally places the ones we try to support at the Red to support small, local growers and sauces. In the fall, root vegetables less strain on our fragile planet, and Apron. producers in an effort to try to make and winter squashes are the is part of the solution that will help Even if you are fortunate enough change in a positive way. Over the superstars of the chef’s pantry. Their us stop or reverse the damage we to have access to ethically raised 13 years we have been in business versatility makes them delicious have caused. meat, it’s important to eat meat in we have seen really small-scale ingredients, not just in savoury The World Health Organization moderation, and respect the whole farmers grow their businesses to meet items, but in desserts too. These are (WHO), Health Canada and the animal, making good use of the demand, and flourish. There is an all the reasons that Thanksgiving United Nations have weighted in bones, hides, fat, etc. Animal fat appetite in our community for ethical exists. During harvest time we give over the last 12 months with reports makes a great cooking oil as it has a food and young entrepreneurs are thanks to the land, the farmers, and that encourage us to shift the way we higher smoke point. Animal bones ‘returning to the land’ to start farms, Mother Nature for providing us with eat. The new Canada Food Guide has make excellent broths, a base for grow vegetables and raise families. foods that will keep us nourished turned our traditional pyramid upside soups and stews, and they are highly It’s a beautiful thing to witness and throughout the long, cold winter. down, putting dairy and eggs in the nutritious. We are fortunate to be support and we feel thankful that we Before refrigeration, it was necessary protein category along with beans, surrounded by farmers who care. are part of this change. to pickle and preserve fruits and nuts and tofu, and suggesting that Our chicken farmer Kornel at Ferme We are taking orders by phone for vegetables, and store roots, tubers, whole grains, fruits and vegetables Rêveuse (ferme-reveuse.ca) raises Turkey Dinners for 2-12 (or more) apples and beans in underground make up three quarters of our plate. chickens on pasture, which serves and a variety of seasonal treats pantries, packed in straw, to keep In February, the WHO stated that ‘a to improve the grass for his dairy including our famous pumpkin pie. them cool and dry so they can be radical transformation of the global cows. You can order his chickens Call or visit our website at redapron. enjoyed all winter. It was typically food system is urgently needed’. for delivery to your door. We have a ca the time when animals would be With more than half the world’s vodka producer in Almonte making Happy Thanksgiving!! hunted or slaughtered to provide population suffering from some form vodka from the whey byproduct from meat, after having the spring and of malnutrition, and more than two their dairy farm (dairydistillery.com). Jennifer Heagle is a chef, foodie and summer to graze and put on weight. billion people suffering from diseases Our beef supplier, Enright Cattle co-owner of the Red Apron. Jennifer In today’s society it’s easy to related to overconsumption and Company (enrightcattlecompany. is a longtime resident of Old Ottawa become disconnected from these obesity, diet related diseases are the com) is a three-generation farm South and East. traditions, or lose sight of their leading causes of death worldwide. primary purpose in the first place. 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MUSIC Meet Andrew Ager, Composer of Frankenstein, The Opera By Nadine Dawson some of the voice parts to the cast of this performance, and we’ve been very Andrew Ager has written four operas, busy with the music rehearsals, with all of which have been produced. the building of the set, and all the other Described in Toronto Star as “one of things that go with that – the marketing, Canada’s most intriguing classical the publicity, and so on. musicians,” he lives in Ottawa and works as a full-time composer and Frankenstein, The Opera, will make accompanist. Frankenstein, The Opera its Ottawa debut this fall. What can 2019 stars Constantine Meglis and audiences expect? Lenard Whiting, and features Bronwyn Thies-Thompson, Jeffrey Boyd, I think they can expect to be thrilled, Gary Dahl, James Coole-Stevenson, they can expect to be chilled, and Carmen Harris, and Elliott Mennier. I they can expect to be touched. The interviewed Ager backstage, where the creature is the centre of the opera and set for his upcoming opera was being he is a complex character. He has a constructed. violent side, he has a tender side, he’s very emotional, and he’s a fascinating Did you find composition, or did character. I chose the cast. Lenard composition find you? Whiting is singing Victor Frankenstein. He has superb acting abilities, as I was always thinking of music, back well as a great ringing tenor voice. to my earliest memories - making up He can really carry off high intensity tunes, making up sound in music to roles, which of course [this] is. The go with pictures or stories that I heard role of the monster is being sung by or had in my head. Ever since I was [Constantine Meglis], who is very big very small. Ever since I started talking, Andrew Ager, Composer of Frankenstein, The Opera. PHOTO BY PETER POLGAR physically. He’s a huge person. He’s probably. also an accomplished actor. He does Well I’d say they’re linked because As a Canadian musician, how do you a lot of film and stage work. He has a What do you remember about the what’s rewarding is getting [your see the role of artist in contemporary very striking face. The rest of the cast first time an audience heard your music] produced, and what’s most society? is a supporting cast, and I’m using very music? frustrating are all the things that happen high-end talent from Ottawa, including which are part of getting it produced. I have no view about that at all. It a 12 year old boy who’s singing the I think that was when I was about You can’t avoid it. I’ve [brought my means nothing to me. I actually feel that role of William, Frankenstein’s younger 16. I played a piano piece that I wrote, own music to stage] a number of way. I feel that that’s one of those Arts brother. We’re doing it at Dominion- and people liked it and said that I times here in Ottawa already. I did it Council questions. It’s a tick box on a Chalmers because it’s such a haunting should write more. So that’s my earliest in Toronto. I did it in other places that Canada Council form: What’s your role and spooky space. memory of it. I didn’t write it [so] that I lived in before that. I’ve generally in society? And I just want to go – not they would like it. I wrote out what I created my own shows. And they aren’t applicable. I don’t know. I write music. How would you “sell” opera to wanted to write, and they liked it. So as big as this Frankenstein project, but I What do you mean? I don’t have a role. someone who hasn’t yet discovered that was very nice to hear. got to know some of the ins and outs of it? [production]. The most rewarding thing Coming at it another way, why What is the most rewarding aspect is to have [your work] produced, and Frankenstein? Why the monster? It’s the story. It’s the story – told in of being a composer? The most have people see it. Why today? music. And if it’s a great opera, it draws

challengingGMSOlderOpenGROscarNov.pdf part? 1 2019-05-16 4:10 PM you right in. You’re part of it. If it’s I just like the story. I’m writing great music, then the music also tells the another opera now, that’s set in story. That’s what I think opera does. Montreal in the 1970s in the crime Not everybody grows up hearing opera, underworld. And I’m only writing but I think that at some point or another it because I’m attracted to the story. if they encounter an opera that is a I find it very interesting. In the 70s, familiar story that they’re interested in, I went to Montreal on and off as a then they’ll get drawn in. Come to the young person, a teenager. I got to opera and see Frankenstein. You’ll be know the city a little bit, absorbed amazed by it. some of the flavour, so I just liked the story and I want to write an opera Frankenstein The Opera 2019 about it. But I’m not writing it to send a message or reflect anything that I makes its Ottawa debut October 31st and November 1st at the Carleton C can think of. Dominion-Chalmers Centre, 355 M Cooper Street. Tickets are available Y Take me through the process of creating a brand new opera – from at Eventbrite.ca (Frankenstein - CM inspiration to opening night. Ottawa) or at the door. VIP tickets MY include preferred seating and a

CY I had nightmares about chance to meet the cast after the performance. Students (and anyone CMY Frankenstein when I was a little boy. wearing a Halloween costume!) K When I started writing a gothic opera on another theme, I decided that receive a discount. story wasn’t well enough known to This interview has been edited and use as an opera, and I switched over condensed for clarity. to Frankenstein. I started about 15 years ago. It went through a lot of Nadine Dawson is an artist and different versions because the novel teacher who lives in Old Ottawa is quite long and complicated and that South. Look for her on the stage of doesn’t work well as an opera. So Frankenstein, fulfilling a latent, life- over the years I had to remove scenes, long ambition to be a non-speaking change other scenes, make the whole extra! structure quite different. I’ve adapted The OSCAR l October 2019 Page 29

MUSIC Faust presented by Seventeen Voyces

Scenes from the 1926 silent film “Faust” directed by F.W. Murnau. By Karen Junke in 1926. He revolutionized the art She died tragically of illness at the of Lili Boulanger lives on in more of cinematic expression by using age of just 24. than one way. Seventeen Voyce’s opening concert the camera subjectively to interpret Lili came from a musically rich During the show, organist this fall will be Faust. The 1926 the emotional state of a character. family that no doubt shaped her Matthew Larkin will provide classic silent film, by German He had been greatly influenced creative interests and ambitions. pyrotechnical improvisations when director F.W. Murnau, will be by Schopenhauer, Nietzsche, Although her career began very not accompanying Seventeen Voyces. projected on a large screen and Shakespeare and Ibsen. He was young – she was a prodigy – it was a With so many multiple musical and accompanied by live choral music very much part of the ‘expressionist prolific, if short career. In 1939, the artistic talents, this promises to be an performed by Ottawa’s premier sentiments’ of the time, and so given ‘American Friends of Lili Boulanger’ entertaining evening, and not to be chamber choir with improvisations those influences, the direction he created the ‘Lili Boulanger Memorial missed. by organ virtuoso Matthew Larkin. took was not surprising. Fund’ to perpetuate her memory Karen Junke is a Member of the In the filmFaust , Murnau – who For the movie Faust, choir and musical legacy, and to support Board of Seventeen Voyces. also directed Nosferatu, which director, Kevin Reeves, has chosen talented musicians. As revealed by Seventeen Voyces presented last excerpts from various composers this presentation of Faust, the legacy year – draws on older traditions of who are famous for writing music the legendary tale of Faust as well based on Goethe’s story: including as on the Goethe classic version. Arrigo Boito’s Mehpistofele, Charles Will the demon Mephisto’s bet with Gounod’s Faust and Hector Berlioz’s an archangel – that he can corrupt a Damnation of Faust. righteous man’s soul and destroy in But there is also a very dramatic him what is divine –­ succeed? If he work entitled Faust et Hélène which does the Devil will win dominion was written by Lili Boulanger (sister over earth. Discover the chaos he of the famous pedagogue, Nadia CELEBRATING 80 YEARS sows trying! Boulanger) who was born in 1893 Murnau had a successful career in in Paris and was the first woman Germany before moving to California composer to win the Prix de Rome. A NEWBEGINNING

Faust by Seventeen Voyces

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MAYOR’S REPORT Welcome aboard Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit System By Jim Watson, Mayor inaugural ride. This unforgettable and Barrhaven has started. event was the culmination of Stage 2 will extend rail farther east The O-Train Confederation Line several years of hard work, as well to Trim Road, west to Moodie Drive, has opened to the public, marking as the establishment of important southwest to Algonquin College a significant milestone in Ottawa’s partnerships with both the public and and south to Limebank Road, with history with the completion of the private sectors. a spur to the Ottawa Macdonald- largest infrastructure project since The dream of a fast and sustainable Cartier International Airport. It will the Rideau Canal. It was North light rail transit system linking our add 44 kilometres of track and 24 America’s busiest light rail line at community together began over 20 new stations. With these extensions opening and moved over 1 million years ago. Studies and discussions in place, the light rail network will LRT system with 13 beautiful and people in the first few days. Stage 1 were succeeded by plans, designs be fully integrated with cycling and fully accessible stations. Please join LRT provides rapid and high-quality and construction. I’d like to sincerely pedestrian pathways to encourage us in celebrating this significant transit service from Tunney’s Pasture thank our provincial and federal sustainable transportation and milestone in our city’s transportation Station in the west to Blair Station in partners who generously contributed links to Ottawa’s major residential, history that is transforming Ottawa the east and improves congestion in to make this dream a reality. employment, commercial and into a more connected and accessible the downtown core and the reliability Thanks to the collective will and cultural hubs. Once completed, city. of our transit system. effort of thousands of individuals, approximately 77% of Ottawa’s The future of transit in Ottawa is On Saturday, September 14, I had the Confederation Line is a reality, population will live within five here. the privilege of being joined by my creating a backbone to support and kilometres of LRT. Welcome aboard! Council colleagues, provincial and guide future growth in Ottawa. I invite all Ottawa residents to federal government representatives, Construction for Stage 2 LRT is explore the O-Train Confederation More information is available at city staff and stakeholders for the already underway and planning for Line 1 – our new, reliable, clean, www.octranspo.com and www. official LRT opening ceremony and Stage 3 LRT to bring rail to Kanata quiet and comfortable 12.5 kilometre jimwatsonottawa.ca.

MPP’S REPORT Demand more from politics By Joel Harden, MPP curriculum that leaves queer and tornadoes. trans kids vulnerable. Mandatory Having said all that, it would be Premier Doug Ford invoked a “online learning” in high schools that unfair to suggest that our current four-month recess for the Ontario leave students, parents, and teachers plight is due to Ford alone. After Legislature on June 6, 2019, but furious. And that’s just the beginning 15 years of Liberal government in one sees the impact of his cuts of the chaos in public education under Ontario, hospitals were starved of everywhere. Premier Ford. funding, a $16 billion infrastructure But while Premier Ford shields his In fact, by the time you read deficit existed in our public schools, government from view, we’ve been these words, he may have provoked and inequality grew between the very working hard to highlight the damage custodians, clerical staff, and rich and the rest of us. Too many of of these cuts, and to help people fight education assistants into a strike. our neighbours were mired in debt back. One can only assume that teachers’ and poverty. The cuts are visible in our local unions aren’t far behind, given Ford The answer, as I’ve said many schools. In early September, has already referred to them as “union times, is to demand more from thugs.” politics. Hopewell parents were outraged that By the time you read these words, a This destructive pattern repeats Dental care, vision care, and an eighth-grade class had 38 students. federal election will be just over three itself elsewhere: cuts to health care, prescription drug coverage for The problem emerged from Premier weeks away. As your MPP, I urge home care, long-term care, child care everyone. A more progressive tax Ford’s decision to allow class sizes to you to ask tough questions to those centres, and callous cuts to programs system so everyone pays their increase. running to represent you. on which vulnerable people depend fair share. Doing right by our Our office corresponded with Are you satisfied with the status (like Legal Aid, the Ontario Disability responsibilities to Indigenous Peoples. the parents, and Hopewell’s quo? Do our children deserve Support Program, or Ontario Works). Empowering frontline public service administrators resolved this particular something beyond piecemeal reform? Most egregious is the industry- workers to improve our hospitals and problem, but the structural issue Can we imagine a province and a friendly approach Premier Ford schools. A transformative approach remains. School Boards are receiving country that is more fair, more equal, has brought to climate change, the to the climate crisis that reshapes less provincial funding, and that and prosperous for everyone? defining issue of our time. As other our economy, our agricultural sector, means real consequences for public That’s what I’ll be thinking at the countries adapt to building sustainable our transportation system, and our education. ballot box this month. I hope you will growth, Premier Ford is pulling us housing stock. Fewer services for students with be too. dyslexia, autism, and other special backwards. “Ontario has done its needs. Indefensible meddling into share on climate change,” he said, the physical and health education as Ottawa is buffeted by floods and The OSCAR l October 2019 Page 31

COMPUTER TRICKS AND TIPS Bad fakes & good fakes - part 2 By Malcolm and John to be vulnerable to intruders. a subscription, when you are not yet Go to compu-home.com/blog for an Harding, of Compu-Home Furthermore, some security experts sure that you want this to become archive of our columns (including warn that Internet Service Providers a long-term relationship and you this one) and lots more tech-related track and store users’ activity. We don’t want to run the risk of being articles. There is a space right after Last time, we discussed the bad side don’t have a lot of sympathy for pestered with never-ending and often each item for you to make comments of “fake” and some related threats crooks who get caught in this way, obnoxious promotions and marketing and suggestions, and ask questions. to security and privacy. Here are but ordinary citizens should have schemes. 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ABBOTSFORD AT THE GLEBE CENTRE

We’re getting lined up for Abbotsford’spurses, annual hats and scarves.Bazaar We are ‘lining up our ducks’ The bottom line is that we celebrate and getting ready to open our a community of volunteers, local doors. Hope you can help out with businesses and community members donations and that you will certainly who all work together through come, with friends and family, this annual fundraiser to help keep to “The Best Bazaar in the City.” Abbotsford programing and services This magical fundraiser will be on for seniors vibrant and viable. And Saturday, November 30th, from 10 that matters a great deal, as we are am until 2:30 pm. a non-profit organization. It is that PHOTO BY PAT GOYECHE simple and that magical. Patricia Goyeche is the Coordinator of Community Programs at ornaments, knitted baby outfits, flea We take donations from January By Pat Goyeche Abbotsford. market items, and ladies clothing, through November and are most The 44th annual edition of ‘The Best fancy linens and so much more; all happy to receive your donations Abbotsford is your community Bazaar in the City’ is scheduled for under one roof for one day. over the next few weeks. This year support centre for Adults 55+. We Saturday, November 30th. The Glebe You might ask, how does this we are in particular need of antiques are the community programs of The Centre’s Community Programs and happen year after year? It happens and collectibles (jewelry, pottery, Glebe Centre Inc., a charitable, Services, run out of Abbotsford, the because of the support of our glassware, paintings and other rare not-for-profit, organization which old stone house, have been holding community. Members, volunteers, or whimsical items to be sold in our includes a 254 bed long term care this annual fundraising extravaganza clients and neighbours all donate Elegant Treasures & Flea Market). home. Find out more about our since we first opened in 1975. their ‘no longer needed’ household Please bring your donations to Glebe services by dropping by 950 Bank Over one hundred of the finest items, books, jewellery, fancy Centre Community Programs at Street (the old stone house) Mon- Fri volunteers help turn our seniors’ linens and other items. You – the Abbotsford, which is the old stone 9-4 pm, telephoning 613-230-5730 community centre into a shopping community – donate to Abbotsford; house across from Lansdowne Park, or by checking out all of The Glebe extravaganza for a few magical our volunteers sort, price and sell. located at 950 Bank Street. We Centre facilities and community hours on the last Saturday of Our volunteers also spend endless are open Monday through Friday programs on our website www. November year after year. We have hours creating beautiful handmade between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm. Our glebecentre.ca home baked goods, art, jewelery, crafts for us to sell, including phone number is 613-230-5730. elegant treasures, books, handmade handmade teddy bears, teddy bears, handmade Christmas ornaments and beautiful bags, FINANCIAL PLANNING Are you prepared for financial disasters? By Bob Jamieson, CFP to discuss. Of course it would be emotionally devastating to your loved It’s not something anyone wants to think ones – but it could also be financially about, much less discuss: but the reality catastrophic. Would your family still be is that your financial strategy needs to able to pay the mortgage? Could your protect the assets and lifestyle you’ve surviving spouse afford to send your worked so hard to create. Here are some kids to college or university? Without events that can have serious financial life insurance, your death could leave consequences, along with suggestions on your family without the ability to cover preparing yourself: financial obligations. The exact amount you require depends on a variety of Loss of employment factors, such as your family’s expenses, If you were to lose your job, your size of family, savings needs over time, family might have to struggle financially and so on. Generally speaking, you can to make it until you’re employed choose between two broad categories again. To protect against this potential of insurance: term and permanent. Term threat, try to build an emergency fund insurance, as the name suggests, is containing three to six months’ worth of designed for a specific number of years living expenses. That’s a lot of money, and provides a death benefit to meet of course, so it will be challenging to short term needs. Permanent insurance is build such a fund – but try to contribute in place for needs greater than 20 years. something each month to a liquid, low- risk account. Otherwise, you might Loss of property be forced to cash out your retirement If you own a home or car, you already savings to pay for your living expenses have insurance, but it doesn’t hurt during your period of unemployment. check your policies annually to make sure they’re appropriate to meet your Loss of health needs. If you’re under-covered, and had If you become seriously ill or injured, to pay out-of-pocket for some major you might be out of work for weeks damage, you might be forced to dip into or months. Your employer may offer your long-term investments. Building you some type of disability insurance a “what-if” clause into your financial as an employee benefit, but it might strategy can mean the difference not be sufficient. 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THE MAY COURT CLUB OF OTTAWA Homes for the Holidays event in support of Hospice Care Ottawa By Tracy Alexander In its 17th year, this much loved Orleans, which predominantly serves Ottawa South for the Holiday Bake- tradition brings together over 500 the French community. Off & Handmade Bazaar at The May This November, eight Ottawa-area event volunteers to help raise funds Guests can purchase a ticket Court Club of Ottawa/May Court homes will open their doors to the to enable Hospice Care Ottawa booklet which grants them access Hospice. All proceeds will directly public for the annual Homes for to offer palliative and end-of- to the eight exquisite homes and support Hospice Care Ottawa. the Holidays event in support of life services to over 1,700 people the two special holiday stops. The Tickets are on sale now for $50 Hospice Care Ottawa. Come view annually. The services offered Holiday PopUp Shop at the Official each. For more information or these uniquely designed properties include day hospice, home support, Residence to the Irish Ambassador to to purchase tickets go to: www. on November, 15th, 16th and 17th bereavement support, caregiver Canada offers visitors the chance to hospicecareottawa.ca/homes-for-the- located across the city, including support and 19 end-of-life beds in get a head start on holiday shopping holidays-2019 Rockliffe Park, the Glebe, and the hospice residences. Three sites with a wonderful selection of unique Manotick. Be inspired by some of serve the Ottawa community: Ruddy- gift items. A portion of the proceeds Tracy Alexander is a member of the the top florists and designers as their Shenkman Hospice in Kanata, the will be donated by the artisans to May Court Club of Ottawa and has talents showcase some of the best in May Court Hospice in Old Ottawa Hospice Care Ottawa. lived in OOS off and on over the last Holiday decor ideas. South, and la Maison de l’Est in Drop by Cameron Avenue in Old 19 years.

CARLETON CORNER The 2019 Panda Game – Campus to Community Days – where (FPA) invites you to its Election staff from our Awards and Financial commitment to community students spend time with local non- Night Party on Monday, Oct. 21. Aid offices, learn about our extensive Carleton University is excited to profits and community organizations Hear from political experts and watch co-op and work-study opportunities, celebrate the annual Panda Game to make meaningful contributions as the results come in live. and check out all the ways Carleton on Saturday, Oct. 5 at noon at to important causes while gaining On Thursday, Oct.17 at Irene’s can enhance your degree through Lansdowne Park. practical skills. For more information Pub, the FPA Author Meets Readers incredible student experiences. Start New to Ottawa? The Panda Game about student volunteer activities, series talks about “Civil Society and writing your Carleton story and is a regular season football matchup please go to carleton.ca/seo/ Social Movements in Food System register at: carleton.ca/openhouse with our cross-town rivals, the community. Governance.” University of Ottawa Gee-Gees. Should you have any questions, Calling high school students: Lifelong Learning at Carleton Routinely attended by some 24,000 comments or concerns about Panda, Spend a day at Carleton University Did you know Carleton’s lifelong people, it is the biggest U SPORTS please write to [email protected]. with the FPA and attend a real class learning opportunities in October event of the year, one with a rich on subjects such as political science, include two-hour single lectures on history that serves to connect students Annual Butterfly Show journalism, social work and more! a wide variety of fascinating topics? with the community and celebrate the This 9-day show in the greenhouses More details and registration for our Learn about marihuana use, climate start of a new academic year. of Carleton University’s Biology programming at carleton.ca/fpa change as an ethical dilemma, The university is sensitive to the Department features 1,300 exotic Canadian ballet, jazz fusion, meteors impact of such a major event on butterflies, representing 41 different Fall Open House and more. Or, take a six-week surrounding neighbourhoods like species worldwide. From Saturday, Interested in learning more about series – Oct. 28 to Dec. 10 – to learn Old Ottawa South. Carleton works October 5th, to Sunday, October undergraduate programs at Carleton about heart health, songs of war closely each year with businesses, 13th, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm every University? You and your family and peace, and the Italian language city services and community day in the Nesbitt Building. Free of are invited to join us on campus for travellers. Register through the members to minimize disruption. charge and open to the public. for our Fall Open House days. On Learning in Retirement program In the days leading up to Panda, Saturday, Oct. 19, explore the Faculty (open to all adults) at carleton.ca/linr, students will conduct door-to-door Free PD Day Football of Engineering and Design and the or call 613-520-3699. visits in the community and distribute Come see our Ravens football team Faculty of Science; and on Saturday, pamphlets with details about the take on McMaster University at 1:00 Oct. 26, learn about the Faculty of game to highlight the university’s pm on Friday, Oct. 11. Kids 12 and Arts and Social Sciences, the Faculty Carleton Corner is written by commitment to a safe and fun event under get in free; tickets are $10 (50 of Public Affairs and the Sprott Carleton University’s Department for everyone. per cent off) for everyone else. Visit School of Business. You’ll get all of University Communications. As Student volunteers will also GoRavens.ca/tickets or come to the the information you need to apply to your community university, Carleton conduct a post-Panda cleanup in Old box office at game time to purchase Carleton while attending information has many exciting events of interest Ottawa South and the Glebe. They tickets. fairs and departmental presentations. to Old Ottawa South. For more will cover the area from Bank and Take in a campus or residence tour. information about upcoming events, Grove, to Bank and Fifth. Faculty of Public of Affairs Talk with professors and students please go to carleton.ca/events. The cleanup is part of Carleton’s The Faculty of Public of Affairs about innovative programs, speak to

The Homework Club Affordable, Quality, After-School Care A Girls Homework, Play & Arts Club 3:30-5:30 pm * Grades 1-8 Research Projects * Dioramas * Presentation Practice Daily Fr & Eng Reading Out Loud for Younger Students Slide presentations * Posters * Study & Editing skills Tutoring for Math/French/English Literacy On the Sunny 2nd floor of Southminster United Church For a comprehensive overview, Supervised Pick up available from Hopewell please visit our web site: Call 613-818-3006 www.sandyhill.ca or call 18 Yrs Academic Support & Quality After-School Care Nathan Gurnham at (613) 832-1717 Excellent Local References Page 34 The OSCAR l October 2019

SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY PROGRAMS Sunnyside Branch September 11 – October 23 and forms to gather. Our emphasis will Ottawa Public Library November 6 - December 4 / ADULT BOOK CLUBS be on developing works-in-progress 1049 Bank Street, Ottawa 11 septembre – 23 octobre et 6 for publication. The workshop will InfoService 613-580-2940 novembre - 4 décembre Second Friday Adult Book Club provide writers with encouragement Meet new people and join in and constructive criticism from their CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Family Storytime stimulating discussions on selected peers. Drop-in program. Stories, rhymes and songs for titles in a friendly and relaxed Monday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Playful Machines with Let’s Talk children of all ages and a parent or atmosphere every second Friday of October 7, November 4, December 2 Science caregiver. Drop-in. the month. Newcomers are welcome. Children investigate simple machines Thursdays / 10:15 am (30 min.) Drop-in program. Knit & Knatter by using levers, wheels and axles, September 12 – October 24 and Friday, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Have you always wanted to learn and inclined planes to create a model November 7 – December 5 October 11, November 8, December to knit, crochet or improve your playground. Ages 5-8. 13 skills? Come to Sunnyside and bring Registration required. Lego Block Party / Ça dé “bloc” October Title: In the skin of a Lion by your knitting needles and yarn to Saturday, September 21 2:00 pm (60 Drop by and take part in a different Michael Ondaatje begin or share your project. Enjoy mins) activity each week! / Prenez part November Title: H is for Hawk by conversation and a cup of tea while à une nouvelle activité à chaque Helen MacDonald you knit! Drop-in program. Maker Mondays / Lundi Créatifs semaine! Drop-in / Programme December Title: The Reluctant Wednesdays, 11:30 am - 2:30 pm Play, build, create, cut, fold, knit, portes ouvertes Fundamentalist by Hamid Mohsin Oct.9 & 23, Nov.13 & 27, Dec.11 draw & so much more with our low- Fridays, 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm / Les tech mobile maker station! Ages 8 & vendredis, 15h30 - 17h00 Sunnyside Mystery Book Club Conversations Among Canadians up / Joue, construis, crée, découpe, September 13 – December 13 / Do you enjoy reading mysteries? Sharing, in community, our plie, tricote, dessine et pratique une 13 septembre – 13 décembre Share the enjoyment of good experiences, knowledge, reflections foule d’autres activités avec notre mysteries in a relaxed atmosphere. and ideas about life in Canada and nouveau poste mobile de création à Play Day! / Au jeu! Join us for discussion usually every our situation in the larger world, past, faible technicité! 8 ans et plus. Drop in preschool fun! Play with third Friday of the month. Drop-in present and future. Drop-In program. Drop-in/ Programme portes ouvertes puppets, crafts, building blocks, and program. Wednesdays, 2:00 - 4:00 pm Mondays, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm / Les more! / Un programme porte-ouverte Friday, 2:00 - 3:00 pm September 11– December 18 lundis, 15h30 - 17h00 pour les enfants d’âge préscolaire! October 18, November 15 September 9 – December 2 / Jouez avec des marionnettes et des October Title: Sleeping in the Ground Science Cafés with Carleton 9 septembre – 2 décembre blocs, bricolez, et plus encore! by Peter Robinson University Drop-in / Programme portes ouvertes November Title: The House of Four Professors from the Faculty of Homework Help / Aide aux Devoirs Saturdays, 10:15 am - 11:15 am /Les by Barbara Nadel Science share their discoveries with Come get help with reading, math, samedis, 10h15 - 11h15 you. Drop-in program. science, French, English, etc. Led by September 14 – December 14 / Sunnyside Adult Book Club Wednesday, 6:30 -` 7:30 pm Frontier College. Ages 6 -10 / Reçois 14 septembre – 14 décembre Join in stimulating discussions Oct.9, Nov. 13 & 27 de l’aide avec la lecture, les maths, on selected titles in a friendly and les sciences, le français, l’anglais, Saturday Family Storytime relaxed atmosphere on the last Friday Ingenious Talks with Carleton etc. Avec des bénévoles de Frontier Stories, rhymes and songs for of the month. Drop-in program. University College. 6-10 ans children of all ages and a parent or Friday, 2:00 - 3:00 pm Faculty of Engineering & Design Drop-in/ Programme portes ouvertes. caregiver. Drop-in. October 25, November 29 professors will be sharing their Mondays, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm / les September 28, October 26, October title: Year of Wonders by research with you. Drop-in program. lundis, 16h - 17h November 30 / 10:15 am (30 min.) Geraldine Brooks Wednesdays, 6:30 - 7:30 pm September 9 – December 2 / November title: Born a Crime by October 2, November 6 9 septembre – 2 décembre CHILDREN’S BOOK CLUBS Trevor Noah French Conversation Group Babytime Mighty Girls Book Club European Book Club (EUNIC Améliorez votre français parlé For babies and their parents or A children’s book club focused Canada) et rencontrez des gens dans une caregiver with stories, rhymes, songs on exploring brave, strong and Join us for the ultimate armchair ambiance décontractée et conviviale. and games. 0-18 months. Drop-in intelligent girls in books. Parents, travel around Europe. The European Niveau intermédiaire. Programme Tuesdays, 2:15 pm (30 min.) guardians or caregivers are Book Club is offered in partnership portes ouvertes / Practice your September 10 – October 22 encouraged to accompany their child. with European Union National French language conversation and Ages 8 & up. Registration required. Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in skills and meet new friends in a November 5 – December 3 Mondays, 6:30 pm (60 min.) Ottawa to promote European authors relaxed and friendly environment. September 30, October 28, and their works. Drop-in program. Intermediate level. Drop-in program. Family Storytime (Bilingual) / November 25 Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Les jeudis, 18h30 / Thursdays, 6:30 Contes en Famille (bilingue) October 16, November 20 pm (60 min.) Stories, rhymes and songs for Bookworms Book Club September title (Ireland): Solar 12 septembre – 19 décembre/ children of all ages and a parent or Come share the enjoyment of reading Bones by Mike McCormack September 12 – December 19 caregiver. / Contes, comptines et books with other kids ages 8 & chansons pour les enfants de tout âge up. Parents and/or caregivers are Ottawa ComicBook Club Conversations about Community et un parent ou gardien. encouraged to accompany their child. The Ottawa ComicBook Club Convened in an extended sense of Drop-in/ Programme portes ouvertes. Registration required. is a small group of ComicBook community, topics of conversation Tuesdays, 10:15 am / Mardi / 10h15 Mondays, 6:30 pm (60 min.) enthusiasts who meet once a month range from the local to the global. (30 min.) October 21, November 18, December to discuss a graphic novel. For teens Drop-in program. September 10 – October 22 and 16 and adults. Drop-in program. Saturdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm November 5 – December 3 / Monday, 7:00 - 8:30 pm September 14 - December 14 10 septembre – 22 octobre et Eager Readers Book Club (5-7 October 7, November 4, December 9 5 novembre – 3 decembre years) October Title: Batman: The Dark A Word in Arabic A children’s book club for kids who Knight by Frank Miller Learn a few words in Arabic. Drop-in Wee Wednesdays! / Mercredi Mini! are beginning to read independently. November Title: Woman World by program. Drop in preschool fun! Play with Join us on the first Saturday of every Aminder Dhaliwal Wednesdays, 4:30 - 6:30 pm puppets, crafts, building blocks, and month to chat about the book, do a December title: Crawl Space by Jesse September 11 - December 18 more! /Un programme porte-ouverte fun activity and share some ideas Jacobs pour les enfants d’âge préscolaire! about what to read next. Parents Conversations about Earth and Us Jouez avec des marionnettes et des and / or caregivers must accompany ADULT PROGRAMS Conversations, in community, blocs, bricolez, et plus encore! their child. Ages 5-7. Registration exploring ways to experience and Drop-in/ Programme portes ouvertes. required. The Writing Workshop understand our environment not as Wednesdays, 10 am - 11 am / Saturdays, 2:00 pm (45 minutes) An opportunity for writers of fiction, “out there” but ourselves as insiders, Mercredi, 10h - 11h October 5, November 2, December 7 non-fiction, poetry, and experimental participating in Earth’s ecosphere. 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SUNNYSIDE LIBRARY PROGRAMS With such a glimpse of broadened Join Wanito Bernadin of LeadAvant needs wherever they might find three information sessions explaining new perspectives and possibilities, to understand the four Ps of themselves in their journey to the different journeys to civic a pleasantly accelerated response to marketing (Product, Price, Place, civic participation participation that you can choose. climate change might, it is hoped, Promotion). You will come away • explain the connection between This session is part of the Ottawa also emerge. Drop-in program. from this workshop with practical registering and voting in an Public Library’s Civic Engagement Thursdays, 2:00 pm - 4: 00 pm techniques such as: election as a fundamental way of series Sept. 12 - Dec. 19 • how to define your unique value entering and participating in the Thursday, October 10, 6:30-8:00 pm proposition electoral process Story Swap • how to identify a profitable price • talk about the key messages for To the Uttermost Parts of the Tell a story, listen to some stories and point the 2019 federal election Earth have some tea. Drop-in program. • what marketing and distribution • introduce new Voter Information Alex Bissett, world traveler and Fridays, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm channels fit your needs Campaign products photographer, will take you to some Oct. 18, Nov. 15 • how best to use inexpensive, Leading up to the election, Elections of the most remote and isolated effective advertising Canada is offering interactive places on earth. They are where he ADULT SPECIAL PROGRAMS Thursday, October 3, 6:30-8:00 pm information sessions on various has felt mostly utterly away from the road maps to participating. This is modern world. Travel will include Marketing Registering and Voting in a Federal the last session. Elections Canada Patagonia, Timbuktu, The Silk Road How do you reach your potential Election is an independent, non-partisan of Central Asia, the Island of New customers? This workshop is for Join Elections Canada staff for an agency responsible for ensuring that Guinea and more. A fascinating all interested in learning marketing informative and interactive session. Canadians have the information on evening of travel. techniques–a small business owner, They will: the where, when and way to register Thursday, October 24, 7:00-8:00 pm an inventor wanting to market a great • share useful resources and tools and vote in a federal election. Join idea, a sales person. that correspond to people’s Elections Canada for the first of

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NOTES FROM THE GARDEN CLUB the inside buds to grow—so plants will door, to decide on which branches to become bushier with more blossoms. cut. He would also consider the effects Pruning—pruning is an essential part Bill said to start to prune just above a of apical dominance. of gardening—correctly pruned trees, node, that is above a swelling. These One must stop pruning soon. Bill are where leaves and branches arise suggested not doing renovation pruning shrubs, vines, and evergreens will be and this way there will be a small stub in the fall. While it will not kill a tough which will callus and heal properly. plant, if one prunes too much, shrubs superior in appearance, vigour, and For a plant with opposite leaves, one may think they need to start producing cuts just above a shoot. If one snips more sugars to store for the winter—and flowering well above the node, one can be left the lush green growth generated will By Carole Love that locked; using this one can cut a with a stick—which will die and offer get killed off quickly if there is a hard fairly big branch. He displayed a small an entry point for disease and fungus. frost. For novices, Bill suggested in the The Old Ottawa South Garden Club sharpener he uses to maintain sharpness; Slanting cuts will help avoid creating fall just doing a little: remove dead and (OOSGC) gathered on Monday evening one can get a guide for the right angle. surfaces where water can pool. With unsightly material; for evergreens Bill to hear Bill Bitz talk about how pruning Bill recommended quality tools, as they the cut end facing up and outward, the said it was almost best to stay away is an essential part of gardening to create will be more durable and will function wound will heal better: a callous will from them, especially if dealing with a the healthy, happy garden we all know well. WD40 is good for cleaning tools. form at the edges and will seal up. If zone 5 plant. we could have. Bill earned a diploma One needs to practise pruning, to put one branch prunes, for example a mugo The OOSGC will meet next on in agriculture from the University of knowledge to work, to be observant and pine, one will have a much prettier Monday 21 October 2019 at The Guelph, worked for several horticultural to watch what happens. The best time plant; three or four buds will develop so Firehall at 260 Sunnyside Avenue when companies in Ottawa including Peter to prune early spring bloomers is late the plant will become lush. If one wants Diane McClymont Peace, Master Knippel Garden Centre, and has taught spring—immediately after they finish to branch prune, a good time is the Gardener and environmental scientist, at Kemptville and Algonquin Colleges. blooming. Plants that bloom in summer beginning of June. Dead limbs and those will talk about climate change and its He ran his own landscaping company produce their flowers on new growth lacking in vigour can be pruned mid- impacts on our gardens. She will offer and market garden for many years. Bill from the current season. Prune them summer when they are easier to locate. strategies and techniques to maintain used humour throughout his enjoyable in winter while they’re dormant, or in It is up to the gardener to determine resilient gardens as well as suggest how and informative presentation and offered the early spring just before they push the look wanted and to consider good gardeners can be better stewards of our a handout on the Principles of Pruning out their new growth. Bill noted lilacs airflow for a healthy plant. changing environment. There will be a from the Peter Knippel Garden Centre. produce flowers on last year’s wood. Bill’s second key concept was garden paraphernalia and book sale, Bill said the best equipment for Many hydrangeas with those fist-sized renovation pruning. Here the principle and the club seeks donations of vases, pruning were one’s hands. In ancient blooms flower on this year’s wood—as is one can cut up to one-quarter out and gardening pots, cook books and books times there were no tools and even today do roses. Bill enjoys keeping the dead one-quarter back. On an old, overgrown about plants. Funds raised go towards thumbs can be used for bonsai. Bill brown hydrangea and spirea flowers shrub with about 30 main shoots, Bill the club. Registration will be possible showed his tools. Secateurs, essentially which trap snow in the winter and look would consider removing one-quarter, soon for a special session on wreath handles with a big claw, are used to oh so lovely. or seven shoots. He would look for making on December 1. prune finger-sized branches. Pole Bill’s first key pruning concept was crossing branches and select the ones to pruners with claws at the end of a pole apical dominance: if the apex of a shoot remove. A shrub eight feet wide could Carole Love is the Old Ottawa South are used for bigger branches. Lastly, is removed, auxin, a plant hormone, is be cut back one quarter, say one foot Garden Club Treasurer. Bill showed a little fold-up pruning saw no longer produced and lateral buds will on each side. Bill would consider the break dormancy. This will encourage shrub’s location, such as near an entry

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Rummage Sale, Saturday, October La Leche League Canada Bank Street. The winner will receive scholarships. $75 advance, $85 door, 5th, 10 am to 1pm at St Andrew’s, 82 has a group in OOS. Are you a $7,500 prize! Admission: $25 at $25 children. The Hellenic Centre, Kent Street. breastfeeding/chestfeeding your the door. Students $10. For more 1315 Prince of Wales Dr,6:00 pm baby? Are you pregnant and planning information visit www.ncos.ca 613-724-1780 [email protected] Frosty’s Fair Christmas Bazaar. to breastfeed? A La Leche League www.oft.ca Saturday, November 9, 9:30 - 2:00. meeting is a relaxed, supportive and ProBus Club of Ottawa - Alta Find Christmas gifts for your non-judgmental place where you Vista. ProBus is a non-profit, The Butterfly Run aims to raise family and friends. Treat yourself can meet other parents, learn about non-sectarian and non-political awareness and support for individuals too. Delicious homemade baking, nursing your baby and ask questions. organization typically comprising and families who have experienced preserves, frozen entrées and soup. Meetings every second Tuesday of retired or semi-retired professional infertility, pregnancy and infant Silent auction, sewing and knitting, the month from 7:00 to 8:30 pm at 36 and business persons, although there loss, while raising money for Roger jewellery boutique, unique Christmas Glen Ave. Next meeting is October are no restrictions on who can join. Neilson House. On Sunday, October ornaments, cards and gift tags. Bring 8th. For more information call 613- The Alta Vista ProBus Club meets on 20th runners and walkers of all ages your kids; they’ll have lots of fun. 238-5919 or go to www.lllc.ca the fourth Wednesday of each month will gather at Lansdowne’s Aberdeen Trinity Anglican Church, 1230 Bank at Gloucester Presbyterian Church, Pavilion then set off on a 5 km route St. www.trinityottawa.ca (613-733- Meals on Wheels needs volunteers! 91 Pike Street. Upcoming sessions along the Rideau Canal. Opening 7536) The program is very flexible, able to will be on October 23, November 27, ceremonies for the run take place accommodate volunteers’ schedules and December 11. The gatherings at 8:30 am. The race starts at 9:00 Southminster United Church and availability. Each delivery route open around 9:30 am for coffee and am. For more information about Christmas Bazaar. On Sat., Nov. only takes two hours to complete socializing, followed by a speaker the 2019 Butterfly Run visit www. 9, from 9:00 until 1:00 pm, at 15 but makes a world of difference for with a questions and answers session, butterflyrunottawa.ca Aylmer Ave at Bank Street. Please every one of the clients. If you would with more time for socializing after enter by the Galt St door. There like to become one of those friendly that. Our monthly speakers are Come and join the Pacesetters will be jewelry, baking, books, delivery volunteers brightening the knowledgeable individuals across Walking Club at Billings Bridge collectibles, jams and jellies, gift day of an Ottawa senior, or if you or a very diverse range of topics. The Shopping Mall. Activities include baskets, handicrafts, Christmas someone you know would benefit Club always welcomes guests at the walking with your friends, social decorations, a silent auction, kids from receiving Meals on Wheels, monthly meetings, at no cost. For gathering, knitting for charities, only shopping area, and other please call 613-233-2424. more information call Colin Galigan puzzles, library. Located in the tables of interest and enjoyment for at 613 730 7649 – or just drop by the basement of the Tower at the everyone. Our Coffee Cafe is open National Capital Opera Society. next meeting. northwest corner of the Mall. Open from 9:00 until 11:15 am and a Six finalists will compete in the final from 7:30 to 10 am. Low cost of $10 delicious luncheon is available from round of the 2019 Brian Law Opera Taste of Tibet. Ottawa Friends of per year covers our expenses. Call 11:00 until 12:30 pm. Competition on Saturday, October Tibet’s 23rd dinner gala includes: 613-521-6740 during open hours for 19th at 2:00 pm at Southminster Indian buffet, silent auction, Tibetan information. United Church, 15 Aylmer Avenue at dancers. Proceeds to orphanages & The OSCAR l October 2019 Page 37

SENIOR WATCH OLD OTTAWA SOUTH our champion for this kind of Abbotsford House in the Glebe. initiative to support seniors in an We do in this country have a iGen Community Rental intergenerational, centrally located, Ministry of Seniors, and that is Apartments: Responses from community setting! good thing. Much more can be done, however, and I would press candidates in the upcoming Federal With kind regards and in a for actions in line with the Green refreshed hopeful spirit, Party Vision. First, there is economic Election Anna Cuylits independence and well-being. We By Anna Cuylits on the SWOOS concept for iGen Senior Watch Old Ottawa South are the only party that would bring Community Rental Apartments! (SWOOS) in a Living Wage guarantee. We do In the September OSCAR Column We were encouraged by your support past measures to increase the of SWOOS, our Housing Group genuine interest and ideas on how Emilie Taman, New Democratic Guaranteed Annual Supplement, but introduced the this concept could become part of Party it is not enough. Seniors under 65 do “iGen Community Rental a strategy for Canadian seniors that As more Canadians enter their not qualify, and their independence Apartments” concept. Since then could start with a pilot project in, or senior years, we need to be ready to can be compromised as a result. we met with our MP, Catherine near, Old Ottawa South. meet their needs and ensure everyone Housing is a major issue for the McKenna, and also invited the Since suitable housing for can age with dignity, in the homes Green Party. Federal support must candidates of the four major parties moderate income seniors is, indeed, and communities they spent their be given to enable seniors to age to respond to our question below: very important to us, we want to lives building. An NDP government independently in their own homes. make sure that we interpreted your will make sure that our institutions We know the difficulties facing the Senior Watch Old Ottawa suggestions correctly, so hereby our and public services are prepared non-governmental retirement homes South (SWOOS) works to synopsis: so that every senior has access to sector. Moreover, there should be improve Age-Friendliness for our the health care and social supports tax exemptions for seniors to enable residents in terms of walkability, 1. You are interested in the concept, they need to make life a little easier. them to share their homes with others intergenerational social but suggested we review “Our We will lead a National Seniors who contribute to the household connections, housing and health. Vision” and come out with a more Strategy that will work with the budget. Considering our objectives and defined proposal and ASK in the provinces, territories and Indigenous The many community connections the September SWOOS column last paragraph. governments to make seniors health that SWOOS refers to are very in the OSCAR (attached), what 2. You mentioned that this concept, care a priority, reduce isolation, and important. I would press for would you as our MP commit to hopefully with the support of you tackle seniors’ poverty. federal government support to in support of our efforts to age as our MP, could be presented to We have also committed to creating enrich opportunities for seniors to safely, independently and healthy the Minister for Seniors half a million affordable housing participate in community life. An in our own community? 3. You thought that CMHC funding units in the next decade, which will example is interaction with youth. pertains mainly to Social Housing. include accessible housing units. Today, we have youth in difficulty, Replies, in order of receipt We will verify but feel that CMHC As the advocacy of Seniors in part because parents have so many (unfortunately at the time of funding to encourage development Watch Old Ottawa South shows pressures of our fast pace of life. writing we had not received a reply of rental housing does not just us, ensuring seniors can live in Seniors may have the resource of from Carole Clemenhagen, the pertain to social housing. vibrant communities with people time for interactions, for supporting Conservative Party candidate): 4. You agreed that a cooperative of all generations is essential to the youth. We should have program housing model might serve our healthy living of a community. An support at the federal level for cities Catherine McKenna, Liberal Party IGen model and you indicated that NDP government will support this to create more opportunities for Ms. McKenna’s main message CMHC support for Co-op Housing connection to community and tackle youth and seniors to interact, whether is that she is “keen on iGen is still alive, though we could not social isolation by working with that is in relation to their learning or development and would like to find confirmation of this and the cities to make transit more affordable to cultural experiences. follow up on the policy level” at our Co-operative Housing Association and convenient, create more Another aspect of the Green Vision convenience. Below is the SWOOS of Eastern Ontario confirms our community recreation spaces, and is improvement of our environment. interpretation of their meeting with impression that active support for support innovative intergenerational Federal resources should be made Ms. McKenna. This content was the development of cooperatives co-housing solutions. available for seniors’ participation approved by McKenna’s office, was, very unfortunately, As MP for Ottawa Centre, I in healing our communities’ which noted that point 4 requires discontinued in the 1980s would proudly showcase the environment. I am a proud activist further clarification. groundbreaking work being done for reforestation, for example. We will follow up on your by SWOOS across the country and Resources should be available to Dear Ms. McKenna, suggestions and develop a clearer share our vision for intergenerational seniors groups to enable them to fully policy rationale and proposal housing. Thank you to Anna Cuylits, participate in such efforts. On behalf of Senior Watch for Seniors’ and community Maura Giuliani, Terrance Hunsley, These are just a few examples of Old Ottawa South, I thank you programming, including a pilot Carolyn Inch and Peter Wells for all how I would support the worthy for taking the time in your busy project, and will share this with their work with Seniors’ Watch Old goals of SWOOS, and I fully endorse schedule to meet with us and reflect you. We hope you will become Ottawa South! the organisation’s efforts to achieve them. (signed) Samiha The Emilie Taman Campaign (signed) Angela Keller-Herzog

Angela Keller-Herzog, Green Party It is encouraging for SWOOS to Our seniors, and by this I mean receive so much positive feedback! anyone over 60 years of age and It is our policy not to endorse not just normal retirement age, are one candidate, but the feedback Our office is here for you with: a great source of human wisdom we received might give you more and energy. It is my belief that we insight regarding the extent of the Monthly Town Halls under-value the contributions that candidates’ support for seniors. Canvasses seniors make in our communities. Community Organizing As a candidate I have been stressing Help Accessing Government the Green goals of healthy people, Anna Cuylits is one of the founding Services (such as housing, in a healthy economy and a healthy members of Senior Watch Old Ottawa ODSP/OW, healthcare, OSAP South (SWOOS) and a longtime etc.) planet. Those contributions are important to reaching these goals. resident of Old Ottawa South. And more! I am very much in favour of SWOOS’ goals of aging safely and P: 613-722-6414 independently and leading healthy 109 Catherine St. / rue Catherine E: [email protected] MPP / Député provincial, Ottawa, ON K2P 0P4 Ottawa Centre www.joelharden.ca lives. As a community we have made some good beginnings, as at Page 38 The OSCAR l October 2019

Age-Friendly Housing in Old Ottawa South By Peggy Edwards age-friendly apartment complex for both older people and students. It is Thank you to the members of the within walking and wheeling distance SWOOS Housing Group for your to Carleton, and access to ready excellent article in the last issue: iGen transportation to the Universities of Communities in Rental Apartments, A Ottawa and St. Paul. Indeed, it is the Sensible Proposal for Healthy Living perfect location for a demonstration 1050-60 Bank Street? project of a model for age-friendly, As the Co-Chair of the Age-Friendly intergenerational living that meets Housing Committee at the Council on the needs of seniors and students, Aging of Ottawa (CAO), and a long- including those with mobility time resident of Old Ottawa South, problems. I highly support the development The SWOOS article in the last of community rental apartments at issue suggests that this development the Bank Street development site could and should be supported by all (opposite the library). levels of government: Federal through Residents in Old Ottawa South who the National Housing Strategy, the are getting older want to stay in their Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs neighbourhood with familiar spaces and Housing, and the City of Ottawa, and friends and neighbours. But many as part of the emerging Official Plan remain trapped in housing that does for our future as a city and the Older not meet our needs for a smaller, Adult Plan for Age-Friendly Ottawa. more accessible, age-friendly place to It could also be supported by Carleton live. Because of the lack of housing University, specifically through their options, seniors are forced to leave the excellent School of Architecture and community or move into residential Urbanism. Obviously, we also need an care earlier than necessary—a move enlightened developer and community that no wants to make. support. Age-friendly housing is affordable Recently, a dear friend and long- for seniors and students who have time resident of Old Ottawa South (in limited incomes, accessible for people her 70s) was forced to move. She had with disabilities and appropriate (i.e. developed a health condition that left safe, clean, right size and ready access her unable to care for her home, and to public transit and amenities such could not face the thought of going as libraries, shops, green spaces and through another brutal winter when Explore your age-friendly housing options recreation centres). The last big “A” she sometimes could not get out of her The Council on Aging of Ottawa is pleased to announce the of age-friendly housing is availability. house due to the ice and snow banks. publication of Housing Options in Ottawa: A Guide for Older And there’s the rub. She searched desperately for a suitable Adults 2019. The Guide helps older adults think about their place to live in our neighbourhood and Age-friendly housing—especially housing needs now, and what they may be in the future. It rental accommodation—is lacking in found none. So she moved to another explores age-friendly housing options in Ottawa and is useful Ottawa as a whole and especially in area of the City, and we miss her. This communities like Old Ottawa South. does not need to happen. Let’s get for homeowners, renters, and older adults (and their families) In fact, the vacancy rates for rentals behind the development of innovative exploring residential care, such as retirement homes and long- in Ottawa are at an all-time low of age-friendly housing in Old Ottawa term care. The Guide is available in English and French at 1.6%, which is, in turn, is pushing South. https://coaottawa.ca up the cost of renting. The average rent for a two-bedroom apartment Peggy is a resident of Old Ottawa in Ottawa increased 5.8% in 2018, much higher than the Ontario rent South and a member of the Age- increase guideline of 1.8% for 2018. Friendly Walkability and Pedestrian Porch Sale a colourful event The average rent for a two-bedroom Safety Committee of the Council on apartment was $1301 per month and Aging of Ottawa. much higher for unoccupied new builds. The 1050-60 Bank Street location is perfect for the development of an

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Community Update A memorable first year

City Building • The Confederation Line of our O-Train Light Rail Transit (LRT) system opened to the public on September 14. It was the busiest LRT system on day one in North America • Construction for Stage 2 of LRT is now underway, bringing rail farther east, west and south • The Flora Footbridge, which connects the communities of Old Ottawa East and the Glebe, as well as Lansdowne, was completed ahead of schedule, under budget and officially opened to the public in June • An additional $9.8 million being invested into roads, bike lanes, sidewalks and City facilities in 2019 to bring the total road and infrastructure budget to $128.5 million

Community • No-charge OC Transpo service for seniors has been extended to include Sundays in addition to Wednesdays • Started to pilot new school bus stop-arm cameras with the Ottawa Police Service to catch dangerous drivers and keep children safe in school and residential areas • Over 400 new affordable housing units have been approved to be built since the beginning of the new 2018-2022 mandate • 6 new Red Light Cameras will be installed by the end of 2019, for a total of 60 • Started a comprehensive review of the City’s Tree By-Laws with an objective to reduce urban tree loss

Affordability and Economic Development • Amazon fulfilment centre now employing over 600 residents in the east end • Ottawa’s first soundstage campus and creative hub being built in Nepean, creating up to 500 new jobs and generating $40 million in economic activity in the first few years • Reduced patio permit fees by 50% to help local businesses deal with rising costs • Maintained a Moody’s Aaa credit rating • Keeping life in Ottawa affordable while investing in essential services with a cap on taxes

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IN THE GLEBE St. Matthew’s Treasures Auction is Saturday, October 19th Janine Dudding and Susan Sweeney year are contemporary or abstract. Hermon, will open the auction and St. The live auction will include superb Matthew’s parishioner and violinist Siri limited edition prints and silkscreens Ducharme-Leblanc will lead a youth by Bruno Bobak (1923-2012), J.K. duo or quartet. Kirkland Adsett, the Esler (1933-2001), Gordon Smith and church’s musical director, will play jazz Benita Sanders. A fine selection of Inuit and easy listening music on the piano. carvings will be featured as well as Art by noted Canadian artists has some intriguing west coast indigenous been donated to the church. These art. include a limited-edition print “Gulls Auctioneers Jamie Tomlinson and and Bears” by the acclaimed Inuit artist John Goldsmith will have great fun auctioning a hand-crafted House of Commons birdhouse (by Paul Mackeigan of Toronto), Mollie Stokes’ inimitable sherry trifle and a Robbie Burns selection of fine scotch miniatures. Not to be missed is the remarkable “Silver Vaults” that sells sterling silver, Grace Coombs’ oil painting “Late Summer Neighick Lake.” jewellery, crystal and china. This year, the silent auction bazaar in the church By Margret Brady Nankivell France, as an item to include in our hall will display antique furniture, as live auction. The handsomely restored well as some lovely carpets, including St. Matthew’s, the Anglican Church property has a modern kitchen, dining a Mafrash Shasavan side panel, circa in the Glebe, will hold its popular and living rooms, a courtyard, small 1900. Treasures Auction on Saturday, October orchard and a swimming pool. The auction has received 19, from 11 am to 5 pm. The triennial Other lovely properties that will be extraordinary support from local sale includes: live and silent auctions, offered are cottages on Lake McConnell businesses, such as Tracy Arnett Realty fabulous hors d’oeuvres, a tea and and Grand Lake, as well as a charming Ltd., Capital Home Hardware (Glebe), coffee room, and an arts & travel wine chalet property near Mont Tremblant. Davidson’s Jeweller’s, Donohue & bar. In character with St. Matthew’s Bidders can also win experiences, Bousquet, and McKeen Metro Glebe. music tradition, entertainment, such as a scrumptious Swiss raclette The outreach component of this including harp, piano and violin, will be dinner, an “evening in Paris” small year’s auction focusses on youth and provided. plates party, with music, or a lobster will raise money for the Black Canadian This month the church received the feast, hosted by parishioners and Scholarship Fund and the Youth offer of a one-week stay at a stunning members of the church’s clergy. Services Bureau in Ottawa. The balance The Acacia Lyra harp duo, with 300-year old farmhouse near Cognac, Donna Lynd’s acrylic painting “And will go towards St. Matthew’s projects. the Living is Easy.” Photos of some items are posted on St. Matthew’s website and the full Kenojuak Ashevak (1927-2013), and catalogue will be posted there about a paintings by Hortense Mattice Gordon week prior to the event. The admission (1886-1961), Edith Grace Coombs price includes nibblies, admission to the (1890-1986), Maude Jemmett (1893- tea room, and a glass of wine or other 1986) and Richard Vaskelis (1947- beverage (ID may be required). 2010). Works by Ottawa artists Donna Lynd, Randolph T. Parker, Huibert van Margret Nankivell is a St. Matthew’s der Staay and Heather Bale are also on parishioner. offer. Many of the pieces donated this

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THE CREATIVE CURRENT Passion not pushing fuels Bella Torunski’s art in the form of cells and molecular include staying motivated by trying structures to show the similarities new things, and being brave with her and connectedness between all work and everyday life. living things. She often distorts her For Bella the importance of her subject matter to make the familiar artwork is linked to a desire to learn disfigured, thus rendering the known more about herself through creative image unfamiliar or dystopic and expression, and to communicate her in so doing asking the viewer to views and messages through her art. question the notion of beauty, identity and reality. A day in the life When we got to discussing the Bella has a very clear vision of importance of cultivating, nurturing what her ideal day would look like: and sustaining creative pursuits, She would spend her morning Bella explained creativity as a on commissions including tattoo passion sustained throughout her life. designs, graffiti murals, illustrations In her words, “I am drawn to creative and paintings. Her afternoons would expression. It benefits every aspect be devoted to designing clothing in Artist Bella Torunski. of my life such as my mental health, the studio of her clothing store. my relationship with others and it By Vanessa Coplan goal is to make these pieces powerful has helped me learn more about Words to live by according to Bella one of a kind statements that make myself. Without creative expression I “The best art comes from passion wouldn’t be me. I’d have no goals for and not from pushing” “....when producing art you must the wearer stand out. Her clothing my future and no passion. It would work on whatever you are feeling designs are a kind of meeting place be a world without colour.” I would add that living our best the most passionate about in the where graffiti art meets fashion. Is hindsight possible at 17? For lives comes from that very same moment.” In her graffiti art Bella uses Bella it is. When I asked her about sentiment. Amen. Bella Torunski traditional materials such as spray paint, stencils and markers. It is any advice she would give her past Vanessa Coplan is an artist, art self, she said she would tell herself to Bella is a Grade 12 student at Richard also imbued with her personal teacher, creative coach and a resident “stop being so hard on (her)self. That Pfaff Alternative High School. She messages and illustrations to create of OOS. you are putting 100% effort into what is also an artist. She is preparing her non-conventional graffiti art. About you are doing and that’s all you can art portfolio for next year, and will be this style of art making Bella says, give.” Presently Bella is working on applying to Concordia for Fine Arts. “lots of my graffiti pieces use parts not losing sight of her goals, and not Bella has been pursuing creative and features of the human body letting temporary distractions affect Baycrest NBS activities since grade school. She was and face mixed with parts of nature her future aspirations. These future a competitive dancer and since then such as plants and animals to show Sharing Dance Seniors goals Logo Here she has turned her attentions to visual connections between all living arts and business. In Bella’s words, things.” “ as I grew up I moved to fashion When I asked Bella what inspires Term Dates: and started my own online business, her artistic subject matter she spoke Where: designing and reworking clothing, of her interest in challenging societal Day/Time: which I am still doing today. My norms and expectations of what is Baycrest NBS What is Sharing Dance Seniors? first online venture was called Thrift beautiful and acceptable and what is Baycrest NBS Street Clothing. Now it is Curse “gross,” or ugly or scary by seeing • A 60 minute dance class that is adaptable to varying levels of physical and Sharing Dance Seniorscognitive abilities Clothing. I then moved into more the opposite characteristic in each Logo Here • Classes are creative and incorporate a variety of musical and dance styles art-making including painting, print attribute. She illustrates these ideas Sharing Dance SeniorsHow are these classes delivered? Logo Here by using the living world, humans, • Classes are taught from Canada’s National Ballet School in Toronto, making and graffiti.” Term Dates: and delivered to your community via video streaming. plants and animals as well as what In her Curse Clothing line, Bella Where: Who should take this class? This class is for you if: makes up these biological entities, • You want to exercise, socialize and have fun paints and draws on clothing. Her Day/Time: Term Dates: • You enjoy moving to beautiful music!

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ARTS AND CULTURE David Barbour, 10 Minutes Ago In another photograph, two thin centre focal points in the series as trees stand in the corner of an a whole. They set up a dialogue, a abandoned building. Its walls are tension, within Barbour’s studies. still standing, supported in part by The tables along that wall may be their metal-framed factory casement busy with diners happily enjoying windows. The roof, however, is long food and conversation. No matter. gone, and the windows have no glass. Take time to look, and look again at Nonetheless, the placement of these Barbour’s photographs. Moreover, windows tells us someone long ago as the viewer stands there mulling made a number of elegant choices. the whole, conversations are easily The compositional focal points initiated. Your reviewer would not of David Barbour’s studies are not have known the site of one or two always vertical straight lines. In was the Carbide-Willson ruins, another photograph, a rough, textured for instance. A woman sitting mass of darks and lights curves from with friends nearby told me. The top to bottom dividing the scene photographs are displayed without before us. On one side, all is calm, labels. One must look, and look flat, grey. On the other side the again to see them. That is the “Carbide Willson Ruins Gatineau Park” by David Barbour. visible surface is much rougher. What photographer’s intention. is that rough curved mass dividing The Green Door is a friendly place. By Maureen Korp place. The colours are restrained, these two areas of the picture? A For more than 30 years, Ottawa’s mostly tonal hues, greys to black. beaver dam. arts community has found the Green Walk through the woods. What is The sites David Barbour Posted on the restaurant wall at the Door to be a welcoming spot for art, it you see? What did you see ten photographed are found, for the end of the row of David Barbour’s conversation, and organic vegetarian minutes ago? These are some of the most part, by walking the trails of photographs is a short statement meals aplenty. The restaurant is questions suggested in an exhibition Gatineau Park. He photographed by the photographer: “We live in a licensed. of twelve photographs by David these scenes in winter following very fragile, damaged world and the David Barbour is a well-known Barbour entitled 10 Minutes Ago, light snows, or in the course of soft search for a little beauty in life is Ottawa photographer with an now on display at the Green Door autumnal rains. Several are studies challenging and healthy / life-giving. international reputation, credited Restaurant, 198 Main Street. of the Carbide-Willson ruins in the It is where I want to be.” with more than one important award. At first glance, David Barbour’s park. All are horizontal compositions Nearly a hundred years ago, Irish Barbour teaches photography at the photographs appear to be pleasantly presented in the exhibition as colour poet W. B. Yeats wrote, “ Things fall Ottawa School of Art, and at SPAO, casual vignettes–trees, underbrush, digital prints. apart, the centre cannot hold; mere the School of Photographic Arts in fallen leaves, a bit of snow. Look In most of the compositions, the anarchy is loosed upon the world.” Ottawa. again. The photographer frames his focal point is located just off centre, David Barbour’s thoughts appear to The exhibition, presented by With point-of-view quietly. Within each and serves as a line dividing half the have followed a similar line as he Flare Photography and curated frame, the imagery is a composition picture from its other side. In one walked out into the rain and snow to by Jake Morrison, is the first of a built on order and classical photograph, for example, a single take these photographs. series Morrison will be hanging at proportion. Each photograph has tree standing on a bit of ground The twelve photographs the Green Door. David Barbour’s been rigorously, architecturally beside a crumbled stone wall attracts comprising 10 Minutes Ago have all photographs are modestly priced. composed, right to left, top to our attention. Look up, down, and been printed to the same size, and are bottom, within its frame. Each is an see the ground is covered with hung equidistant from one another Maureen Korp, independent critic, arrangement of line–curved, straight, mouldering dead leaves of a muted in a straight line. This enables the curator, and historian, has lived long and broken–line shaping depth into orange colour. The stones are marked viewer to see the importance of off- in Ottawa. by dark mosses, and soft moulds.

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ROAD TRIPS Fall road trips to Kingston and along the St. Lawrence famous circus company is premiering its new ice show, Axel, at the Ed Lumley Arena in Cornwall on October 4 and 5. It promises the usual Cirque combination of daring acrobatics, soaring music and fantastical storytelling.

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curl club for new Canadians. However, when the woman who came with the idea breaks her hip and the curling club’s former star curler has to step into her shoes, things get a bit, um, rocky. That’s the premise of The New Canadian Curling Club, the last show of the 2019 season at the 1000 Islands Playhouse in Gananoque. It runs from September 27 to October 20.

Tunnel of Terror in Brockville When I first heard about the Pumpkinferno in Morrisburg. PHOTO BY LAURA BYRNE PAQUET Brockville Railway Tunnel, I was a bit puzzled. Even though it was Canada’s first railway tunnel (it opened in 1860), I wondered, “How interesting could it be? It’s just a tunnel.” Well, when I visited, I got it. The tunnel has been fitted up with a very cool sound-and- The Brockville Railway Tunnel. light show that runs daily from spring PHOTO BY LAURA BYRNE PAQUET through fall. And once that show ends on October 14, the tunnel is home to By Laura Byrne Paquet the Tunnel of Terror (October 18 to 20, and October 25 to 27). The Halloween- From a huge display of carved themed installation is actually two pumpkins, to a play about curling, shows: the “mild” version on Saturday there are lots of reasons to take a fall afternoons for kids and the easily road trip to the region stretching from rattled, and the full-scare version in the Kingston to the Ontario border along evenings. the St. Lawrence River. Here are four ideas. (Note: For those without Pumpkinferno in Morrisburg cars, VIA Rail stops in all of these Like the Brockville Railway communities except Morrisburg.) Tunnel, Pumpkinferno (select nights, September 27 to October 27) makes Fort Fright in Kingston much more sense once you see it. As if wandering around a It’s not just that it involves 7,000 reconstructed 19th-century fort in the artificial pumpkins, which a team of dead of night wasn’t scary enough, students spends the entire summer the folks at Fort Henry in Kingston carving. It’s not just the artful, glowing transform the place with spooky installations, with themes ranging from installations, animations, sound effects wild animals to vintage cars (as well as and music every October. I’m not witches, Dracula and other traditional usually a big fan of haunted houses, but Halloween characters). And it’s not Fort Fright (October 4 to November just the spooky lighting trained on the 2) is genuinely scary. I don’t know heritage buildings at Upper Canada whether it’s the dark stone corridors, Village in Morrisburg, accompanied the windswept location by the lake, by eerie music that wafts over the or the storytelling skills of the guides large site. It’s the whole combination, from the Haunted Walk of Kingston, with the added fun of watching small but it all works. As they say in the old children’s (and not a few adults’) jaws movies, you have been warned. drop at the spectacle.

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