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BY ANIL JHALLI when it comes to all things Kanata,” said Mayor Marianne Wilkinson Watson. “She’s still heavily spent a half-century in involved in her commu- public life building bridges. nity and we know the im- Organizers are hoping to Now, a pedestrian bridge pact she has had not only celebrate in the fall, page 2. in Kanata is being pro- in Kanata, but also from a posed to bear her name. city perspective.” At the most recent Ottawa Sudds, Wilkinson’s suc- City Council meeting, cessor around the council Mayor Jim Watson and table, said she has been Kanata North Coun. Jenna wanting to find a way to Sudds tabled a notice of honour the former munici- motion to name the pedes- pal politician for her years trian bridge at the Kanata of service. Town Centre over Highway “It’s a way of showing Calming measures planned 417 after the first Kanata her how we appreciate all near local school, page 8. mayor and long-time the work she has done for Ottawa city councillor. many years,” added Coun. Wilkinson was the driv- Sudds. “This bridge served ing force behind the con- as a link to us and Kanata struction of the pedestrian South, so it’s fitting that we bridge. The structure links pay respect to her this way Kanata North and Kanata as a reminder of her work, South. and how it spread to all of Photo provided “Marianne is a bridge Kanata.” Charlie Gagnon, left, and his older sister, Alex, are working towards their black belts in builder, she’s an inspira- PLEASE SEE BRIDGE, PAGE 19 Karate and spearheaded a fundraising campaign. For their efforts, they received some special Community Voice.qxp_Banner 2021-03-18tion to so9:50 many AM Page people 1 recognition from the Katimavik-Hazeldean Community Association. For more on this story, A legacy lives on, page 18. and very much a pioneer please see page 10. DR. MERRILEE FULLERTON Your MPP for Kanata-Carleton 613-599-3000 • [email protected] • merrileefullerton.ca 2 June 17, 2021 - Community Voice News Canada Day organizers hope for smaller, fall celebration BY ANIL JHALLI executive director of the not just for residents in Canada Day in Kanata Kanata, but across Ottawa, For the second straight Association, now serves as attracting over 30,000 peo- year, Canada Day in a consultant to organizers ple each year. Festivities in- Kanata activities are put of the yearly celebrations at clude performances and on hold due to concerns Walter Baker Park. the ever popular midway surrounding the COVID- “We do have some money attraction. 19 pandemic. to do something small in But the event has seen its A condensed ver- the fall,” added Laycock. share of obstacles. Over sion could happen in “With that, it really can’t the past few years, pro- September or October of happen unless there is di- gramming had to be scaled this year according to the rection from the medical back because of dwindling director of the Canada Day professionals and our po- sponsorships. in Kanata Association, litical leaders . . . what kind “ The goal is if we can’t Colin Laycock. of numbers can we have have something in the fall, Find “We had a really bad third and things like that.” to have something next Your suite is only a portion of what you receive in a Lépine wave, and it just seemed The events and enter- summer and bring this apartment. You get the next generation of premium apartments. more likely that it wasn’t tainment industries have event back to what it can Your Visit our website or give us a call to find YOUR space today, and going to happen this year,” taken a hit over the past be,” added Lacycock. “We see what sets Lépine apart. said Laycock regarding year as many have suf- know how hard COVID has regular Canada Day plans. fered through numerous hit many businesses and Perfect “We are in unprecedented shutdowns as Ontario was we know finding support is times and it is disappoint- hit hard by COVID-19. going to be even more dif- ing to do, but really we had The Canada Day in Kanata ficult but we are committed www.lepineapartments.com no choice.” at Walter Baker Park event to bringing this back.” Space 1-888-4-LEPINE Laycock, a former has become a destination [email protected]

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Speaker Notice of Online Public Information Centre 2 series Ministry of Transportation, Ontario Site Selection, Preliminary Design, and Class Environmental Assessment Study coming soon Highway Maintenance Patrol Yard, City of Ottawa (Project Reference: GWP 4018-18-00) The Ministry of Transportation, Ontario (MTO) retained Dillon and are shown on the figure below. More information BY ANIL JHALLI Consulting Limited (Dillon) to complete a Site Selection, about the project is available on the Project Website at Preliminary Design, and Class Environmental Assessment (EA) www.OttawaPatrolYard.ca. The Kanata Lakes Study for a Highway Maintenance Patrol Yard in the City of Ottawa. Based on the evaluation of the three short-listed locations Community Association The purpose of the study is to evaluate options to improve or (KLCA) is hosting a sum- relocate the existing Kanata Maintenance Patrol Yard, which against engineering and environmental criteria, the study is mer speaker series set to services Highways 7, 416, and 417 through the City of Ottawa. recommending the TPA is Location 1 (the existing Kanata Maintenance Patrol Yard location). Acquisition of adjacent property debut later this month. At Public Information Centre (PIC) 1, the study area and 5 short- The talks kick off on listed locations were presented, along with the evaluation criteria is anticipated to be required for the existing location to remain June 24 with Bruce proposed to identify the Technically Preferred Alternative (TPA) feasible in the long-term. Options for providing direct access Calder, who will pro- location. Following that PIC, two locations were removed from between the facility and Highway 417 will be evaluated as part vide some insight on further evaluation; the remaining three locations were evaluated of this study and may trigger additional property requirements. how Canada is cop- ing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Calder, who lives in Kanata Lakes, has worked for the past two decades with companies in the private in- dustry on hazardous chemicals, biocides, vaccine ingredients and human exposure. “We want to do something for our residents,” said Corina Marinescu, president of the KLCA. “We can’t hold any events right now, but we still want to keep the community together and hopefully, bring PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE 2 Michael Plant, P.Eng., Project Manager them some people and Dillon Consulting Limited topics that are of inter- PIC 2 will be held on the Project Website to present the evaluation 177 Colonnade Road, Suite 101 est to them.” process completed to identify the TPA and receive feedback from the public. To access the PIC 2 materials, navigate to the Public Ottawa, ON K2E 7J4 After Calder’s session, Involvement tab and click Online PIC 2. Materials will be available tel: 519-670-4686 Dr. Barry Bruce of Deep from June 17th to July 5th, 2021. Roots Food Hub will be e-mail: [email protected] THE PROCESS the KLCA’s July guest. Obinna Obiefule, P.Eng., Project Manager His webinar takes place The study is being completed in accordance with the Class Ministry of Transportation, Ontario on July 21. Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities 1355 John Counter Boulevard (2000) as a Group ‘B’ project. A Transportation Environmental The third and final Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Study Report (TESR) will be prepared for a 30-day public review guest of the commu- tel: 613-449-8548 nity association’s sum- towards the end of the study. The TESR will describe the site selection process, evaluation and selection of the TPA, the e-mail: [email protected] mer speaker series take Preliminary Design of the TPA, and recommended environmental Comments and information collected during the study will place on August 18 with mitigation measures. Rob Mahoney, a radon be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and expert. COMMENTS Protection of Privacy Act and Access to Information Act. With All sessions will be vir- We are interested in receiving any comments or concerns you the exception of personal information, all comments will become tual and begin at 7:00 may have with the study. For further information or to be added part of the public record. p.m. and a question- to the project mailing list, please contact either of the project Pour des renseignements en français veuillez communiquer and-answer session fol- team members listed below. Your comments are requested by lows each presentation. July 5th, 2021. avec Sydney Tasfi au 1 877 934-5566, poste 1005. For more information, including registration, please visit klca.ca. There is no charge for the KLCA speaker series. [email protected] 6 June 17, 2021 - Community Voice EDITORIAL Be patient. Be respectful. Be kind.

This is where the rubber It’s a signal that not only and hospitality sector. hits the road. is the economy chugging Worse, some outlets like With the first phase of its back to life, a shy public is those in indoor malls re-opening finally here, moving closer to opening (Bayshore for example), the province is providing up and showing signs of salons and gyms are still a spark to the economy recovery. locked up or dare we say, allowing patios to open On that note, the advice boarded up. and non-essential busi- from our top doc is to con- There is still a lot of pain nesses to open their doors tinue with the tired but and suffering among small a notch. still very necessary mes- business owners who have Some cultural and recre- sage to wear a mask, wash had to ride out each wave ational amenities are wel- your hands and keep your of the pandemic hoping coming visitors again too. distance. for calmer waters on the To feed your soul, places What this means is that other side of the crest. of worship can see their even though commerce Those promises to shop congregations again. is re-opening, customers local can’t be empty words. Limited outdoor gather- must still practise caution. Get out and support your ings are allowed as well. Masks are likely with us local businesses. They Included in this list is out- for the foreseeable future are the backbone of this door pools and wading as are other precautions community. pools, zoos, and historical around gathering limits They deserve our sup- landmarks and sites. and distancing. port now more than ever. You can hear the parents But on the bright side We all know they will pay cheering the opening of (fingers crossed), Dr. Vera it forward in spades when day camps and overnight Etches says looking at the they are back on firm camping. latest modelling we have ground The message there is out- probably seen our last And remember, as advo- doors better than indoors. lockdown. cates remind us, business There are limits, of A sure sign that vaccina- owners and their staff are course, but who is count- tions are working. doing their best to adapt. ing judging by the long What awaits you is a bat- Be patient. Be respectful. lineups already. tered and bruised retail Be kind.

driving a truck, in the 21st century. Yes, it’s shock- with disagreement and anger OP-ED: Moving beyond London driven by hate, ing but sadly true. There have positively and constructively. as confirmed by been many more physical and I start with myself and appeal If you answered no, you’re for- authorities. verbal attacks. to each of you: Please challenge tunate. There are many women, The outpouring of support for Islamophobia has to be taken bigotry,discrimination, racism or children and men in our commu- Canadian Muslims in London, seriously, not just by govern- anything that causes feelings of nity right now that are fearful of Ottawa and across the coun- ments, law enforcement and hate,whenever you come across taking walks with their families. try is heartwarming and greatly intelligence agencies, but by all it. A lovely, innocent family in appreciated. Canadians. Talk about it with your chil- London, Ontario went out for an When the dark clouds of hate Indeed,this goes for all forms dren, relatives and friends. Help evening stroll like so many of us gather, every letter, every flower, of hate including racism against them cope with it positively. It’s are doing during the pandemic. every card,every word of support, Indigenous peoples, anti-Sem- not okay to ignore it. If left un- BY IMAM SIKANDER HASHMI The mother,father, grand- and every person who stands, itism, anti-Black racism, anti- checked, hate can kill. It already mother and teenage daughter shines and helps restore hope. Asian hate and others. has and it could strike someone Have you been out for walks never made it home. Their now- The important question though Hate is a problem of hearts you know or care about next time with your loved one during the orphaned son recovers alone in is: What next? This is the third in- and minds. Government poli- they’re doing something as ordi- pandemic? hospital. stance of hate-motivated killings cies, laws and enforcement by nary as crossing the street. Have you crossedYour any streets? They were educated, hard- of Canadian Muslims since 2017. authorities is critical but they’re Imam Sikander Hashmi is Did you think twice because you working, charitable, kind Not just attacks, but killings - not cures. Imam of the Kanata Muslim feared that someone will run you Canadians –precisely how this proven to be motivated by hate. The cure for hate lies in build- Association. He can be reached overCommunity simply due to your religion, country wants its immigrants to Hateful murders, even in peace- ing compassion, empathy, re- at [email protected] Your Community Newspaper Voice skin colour or your dress? be. They were killed by a terrorist, ful places of worship - in Canada, spect, and the ability to cope and @kanataimam on Twitter.

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Karen McCrimmon Merrilee Serving Constituents of Kanata-Carleton Fullerton Member of Parliament Deputy Mayor & Kanata-Carleton Councillor of Kanata North Member of Provincial Parliament Kanata-Carleton STANDING TOGETHER We learned of a horrifi c and heartbreaking act of terrorism in London, Ontario on June 6th. On June 8th, I was proud to stand with members of the local Muslim community, SUMMER AND OUR LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY and with people from across Ottawa, as we honoured and remembered the victims Ontarians are in the midst of reopening the province this of this horrifi c act. We must always challenge hate and intolerance and stand up summer with a three-step plan that focuses on a safe and to Islamophopia and bigotry in all its forms. We can only overcome the darkness by cautious approach to gradually lift public health measures. We have taken the fi rst step of the plan that allows for standing together shoulder to shoulder; committed to a life, a country and a world limited retail at 15 percent capacity, outdoor dining, and free of violence and hate. June has brought us some good news in our fi ght against the resumption of outdoor activities up to 10 people. Day COVID-19. We have seen new case numbers drop, the camps, campsites and campgrounds, and overnight camping province has moved into Step 1 of the Roadmap to Reopen, KAMLOOPS, BRITISH COLUMBIA at Ontario Parks are all opened. The devastating discovery of the remains of 215 children on the grounds of the former and many older adults in our community are receiving their The province will remain at each step for at least 21 days Kamloops Indian Residential School, is a reminder of a dark and painful chapter in our second dose. If you’re struggling with booking your vaccine, to evaluate any impacts on key public health indicators. To or you need transportation to an appointment, please visit review the details of the plan, visit: https://www.ontario.ca/ country’s history. I believe in the existence of inter-generational trauma. We must www.vaxaide.ca for support. page/reopening-ontario remain steadfastly committed to supporting Survivors, their families and communities On June 2nd, I hosted a Virtual Seniors’ Summit, which Assuming all goes well, step two of the plan will be taken in through their healing journeys which will be long and painful. We must learn from focused on services, the Older Adult Plan and projects early July. This step will allow for expanded outdoor activities our mistakes and work together to build a better Canada for everyone. in our community that serve our older population. If you and the resumption of limited indoor services. In July, we can have ideas how to make our community more older-adult expect to have outdoor sports and league play and social friendly, please reach out. I’d love to hear your suggestions. events with gatherings of up to 25 people. This step includes COVID 19 VACCINATIONS Mosquito treatment is underway as is the treatment of the opening of personal care services like beauty salons and Pfi zer has confi rmed that Canada will continue to receive over 2 million doses every wild parsnip in Kanata North. You can fi nd weekly mosquito barbers. week through end of August! In June alone Canada will receive 19 million doses. program updates on my website as well as information Step three of the plan, which may be taken in late July, will We have what we need to get this done. After a thorough, independent review, concerning the treatment of wild parsnip, how to spot it, result in further retail openings and social activities. It includes the National Advisory Committee on Immunization has found mRNA vaccines (Pfi zer how to report it, and where it’s growing. the opening of indoor recreational fi tness and sports venues, & Moderna) to be safe for use as a second dose for those that received their fi rst In an effort to address speeding and safety concerns, city museums, art galleries and libraries. staff are proposing two options for permanent traffi c calming shot with the AstraZeneca vaccine. In fact, some research is suggesting that the measures on Halton Terrace in front of Jack Donohue Public ONTARIO’S “TWODOSE SUMMER” combination of AstraZeneca followed by an mRNA vaccine like Pfi zer or Moderna could School. You are able to provide feedback on the options In implementing this plan, our summer of 2021 should be provide a superior immune response. More research is needed but the preliminary online on the city website, or please feel free to reach out both fun and social. This is possible with the greater numbers reviews are extremely positive. directly for more details. of people getting their vaccine shots – their second shot. Get vaccinated when it’s your turn to save lives and stop the spread! I’m very pleased to share the city’s plans to acquire The Premier has promised a “two-dose summer” and 35 kilometers of a former railway corridor, which runs Ontario’s vaccination program has the capacity for all PRIDE through Kanata North behind Briarbrook and Brookside to Ontarians to get their scheduled two doses. The caveat is that June marks the start of Pride Season, a time to celebrate the resiliency and spirit of the Morris Island Conversation area. The corridor will be the federal government maintains its schedule of promised LGBTQ2 individuals and communities in Canada and across the world. Although Pride available for recreational purposes once acquired later this vaccine shipments to the Province. year. celebrations will look different this year due to the ongoing pandemic, Pride Season As the school year comes to an end, I’d like to thank all BUY LOCAL AND SUPPORT OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY remains an important time as a celebration of strength and solidarity, and a call to the teachers and parents who have helped navigate such a Over the last few weeks I have held Kanata-Carleton action for the work that remains to advance LGBTQ2 rights around the world. different and sometimes diffi cult school year for our children. constituency meetings with business leaders at the Kanata I wish you all a happy and healthy summer. Central BIA, Kanata North BA, Carp Road BIA, and the Carp Lastly, to all the graduating students this June, while we BIA. I have also consulted with the Ottawa Board of Trade. I IT’S OKAY TO NOT BE OK aren’t able to gather as we normally would, you should be can report that, collectively, local business associations are Canadians can access the confi dential and free Wellness Together Canada online tool proud of your accomplishments. My sincere congratulations! prepared to assist in ensuring the upcoming reopening and for support. For immediate help, text WELLNESS to 741741 or visit wellnesstogether.ca recovery efforts are a success. Upcoming Dates: For residents of Kanata and West Carleton I ask that through • June 15, 7pm: Virtual 1131 & 1151 Teron Road PROUD TO SERVE YOU the summer months please think fi rst to shop from local retailers It is such an honour and privilege to continue to serve as your Member of Parliament Resubmitted Site Plan Application Meeting and services. If you are now ordering online, please consider • June 17, 10am: Ontario Court of Appeal Hearing with making those online purchases from local businesses. and I look forward to meeting and working with you all. Please feel free to contact our ClubLink Stay up to date with the provincial news that impacts our by email at [email protected]. Please follow me on Facebook at www. • June 21, 7pm: Kanata Town Centre Parcels 2 & 3 community on my website’s news section. Please do not facebook.com/karenmccrimmon.ca/ Development Virtual Consultation Meeting hesitate to connect with me and my Community Offi ce staff if • June 22, 7pm: Virtual Kanata North Community there is something we can do for you and your family. Meeting incl. 1050 Klondike Rd Proposed Contact me at 613-592-3469 Development Application Email: [email protected] 240 Michael Cowpland Dr. Suite 100 Kanata, ON K2M 1P6 613-599-3000 • [email protected] Follow me on Twitter: @karenmccrimmon www.merrileefullerton.ca Website: KarenMcCrimmonMP.ca 8 June 17, 2021 - Community Voice News City proposing traffic calming measures near Jack Donohue Public School

BY ANIL JHALLI City officials are also ask- car speeds, lower cost to shared with residents. ing for ideas to promote implement, the inclusion This information will be The City of Ottawa is safety along this stretch of of a second crossover for examined when develop- asking residents for feed- road not just for students, pedestrians and minimiz- ing a final design plan. back regarding designs but for cyclists and mo- ing the loss of on street When the design has for new traffic calm- torists as well. parking. been prepared and funding measures planned This project is part of the The second option ing secured, the traffic for Halton Terrace in Traffic Calming in School includes five mid- calming plan will proceed Morgan’s Grant. Areas initiative, created block bulb–outs, one to the detailed design The City has launched by the approved Ottawa intersection bulb-out phase, followed by con- a survey, available until City Council Road Safety at Edgemoore Crescent, struction. This will June 21, allowing resi- Action Plan. one new median, one pe- take one to two years to dents to identify traf- “Even before I took of- City of Ottawa destrian crossover and complete. fic concerns near Jack fice, I was aware of the The City of Ottawa is identifying traffic calming measures on edge lines from south More information, in- Donohue Public School. concerns about safety Halton Terrace in Morgan’s Grant. of Teskiwa Crescent to cluding the survey, is west of Dunollie Crescent. available at https://ot- in this particular area,” detailing several options “I trust our residents to tawa.ca/en/city-hall/ said Kanata North Coun. for traffic calming mea- provide the necessary public-engagement/ Jenna Sudds. “I am happy sures near Jack Donohue feedback and trust City projects/halton-terrace- Dirty to see we are moving for- Public School. staff on what is the best jack-donohue-public- ward with some measures The first proposal in- option, but we are work- school-traffic-calming- windows? to deal with some safety cludes four sets of speed ing towards the same study#online-consulta- concerns because we cushions ,two pedes- goal,” added the west end tion. CALL TODAY TO BOOK OR FOR A FREE QUOTE do have a lot of children trian crossovers and an councillor. “We want ev- Any questions regard- who use this area to get to edge line in front of Jack eryone to have a safe way ing the designs can be di- 343-999-9994 school.” Donohue Public School. to get around this area.” rected to Coun. Sudds or Coun. Sudds, along with This option was iden- When the survey clos- Jason Endrawis, the proj- City of Ottawa officials, tified by City staff as the es, staff will compile all ect manager, at jason.en- PRISTINEHOMESERVICES.CA held a virtual consulta- preferred option for its feedback and comments [email protected]. tion session last month, effectiveness at reducing into a report that will be [email protected] Safety. Security. Socialization.

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other city-owned rail cor- tax could generate approxi- the tax supported side of Reservations can be made City Watch ridors, interim use of this mately $6 million annually. the ledger was offset by a at ottawa.ca/recreation for corridor as a year-round The tax would not apply $6.2 million deficit for rate- a one-hour session. BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI recreational trail would to an owner’s principal supported services. Some sports activities can have numerous benefits residence. The COVID-19 pandemic resume outdoors. These and it would be very popu- In addition to returning expenses cost the City a total are limited to non-contact City purchases lar with the community. more vacant properties of $33.2 million. Federal and training such as drills with to the housing market, it provincial funding and re- a maximum of 10 peo- abandoned rail is hoped the program will serves covered the unfore- ple including coach and corridor File photo Vacancy tax coming also reduce the amount of seen expenditures. instructors. Kanata North Coun. Jenna vacant homes with prop- The City also anticipates Further, the Beaverbrook The City has acquired an Sudds. City council has approved erty standards issues, such the province will reimburse and Hazeldean Stittsville abandoned CN railway cor- a one per cent vacant unit as disrepair and dereliction. the $1.5 million spent to branches of the Ottawa ridor to protect the right of Kanata past existing em- tax with billing to start in “I believe this is a posi- date on Ottawa’s vaccina- Public Library are now of- way for future use as a year- ployment and residential 2023. tive step in addressing this tion program. fering contactless service round recreational trail. areas and the approved The aim, according to the growing issue and help- with capacity limits in place. Kanata North Coun. Jenna Kanata North urban ex- report adopted June 10, is ing to return some of these This means: Sudds encouraged the City pansion lands; and through to help increase the city’s homes to the market,” said Outdoor pools, •Holds can be picked up to purchase the corridor. farmland, forest and coun- affordable housing supply Sudds. libraries re-opening on shelves and checked out She believes it is impor- try lot subdivisions in rural by encouraging homeown- at self-checkout stations. tant to take advantage of Kanata and West Carleton ers to occupy or rent their with restrictions •Borrowed items can be opportunities for providing to the Ottawa River. vacant properties. First quarter ends returned via book drops pathways for recreation in The rail corridor has not Finance staff will use the Under the first phase of anytime. addition to a connection to been used for many years next year to develop the in surplus the province’s re-opening •Access to PCs, other parts of the city. and the railway tracks and program. plan, the City has reopened Chromebooks, and print- The corridor is approxi- ties have been removed. Owners of residential The City ended the first outdoor swimming pools, ing, where these are mately 35.2 kilometres long “This is a wonderful way properties vacant for more quarter of 2021 with a net including the Beaverbrook available. and 30 metres wide. to revitalize, and reinvent than half the year which surplus of $6.5 million. facility. •Hours of operation re- It passes through the west- underutilized property would be subject to this ad- Council received the fi- The number of swimmer- main the same. ern Greenbelt south and and promote greenspace ditional tax which would be nancial status update at the swill be reduced for both •Mask-wearing remains west of the Department of use in our community,” said added to the property own- June 9 council meeting. public and lane swims and mandatory inside, and out- National Defence facilities; Sudds. er’s final property tax bill. According to the report, COVID-safety protocols will side in line. along the eastern edge of The councillor added like Early estimates show the a $12.7 million surplus on be in place. [email protected]

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ECOLECATHOLIQUE.CA/FINISSANTS2021 14 June 17, 2021 - Community Voice News Local squad representing Canada in final round of competition BY ANIL JHALLI The challenge usually in- the stuff that goes with cre- model of the field and game team in the finals, is pretty some long hours, bal- volves teams from across ating a game,” said Nadia pieces, as well as artwork special.” anced school, remained A robotics team that in- the globe tasked with build- Coppens, a grade 10 student created by one of the Merge Robotics is a team committed and focused to cludes several Kanata area ing a robot and have it eval- at Earl of March Secondary team’s students. The Merge founded in 2015 and is creating something really students is Canada’s lone uated in front of a panel of School and one of the 40 Robotics game was initially made up of high school unique and cool and to see hope as the final round of judges in a live setting. plus students involved with up against 40 other teams students from Kanata and how far they have come is an annual challenge is set to However, due to the Merge Robotics. “We knew and won the FRC Concept other communities across remarkable.” take place later this month. COVID-19 pandemic, in- there would be a lot of good Award, allowing them to Ottawa. The 16 volunteer To view and vote for the Merge Robotics, or Team stead of building a live teams and to get to where move to the next round of mentors, who are scien- Merge Robotics game and to 2706, is the only Canadian robot, participating teams we did is pretty cool.” judging. tists, engineers, technology see the other submissions, team to be featured in were asked to design their The Merge Robotics team The final stage of the chal- and business profession- please see https://www. the finals of the 2021 First own robotics themed game. created Save Our Species, lenge hosts 20 teams. als, provide expertise to firstinspires.org/robotics/ Robotics Competition “We had to come up with a game that involves trav- “I am really excited to the students as they navi- frc/awards/2021-game- (FRC). strategies, stories and all elling to a distant, dying show what we created,” gate through the yearly design-challenge-finalists. planet to save the eggs of its said Rachel Bruce, a grade challenges. For more information endangered species from 10 student at Earl of March. “I am so proud of all the about Merge Robotics, visit extinction. “We all worked really hard kids,” said Kendra Shaw, team2706.ca. The team’s submission in- on this, put in a lot of time, who is a mentor to the [email protected] cluded a three-dimensional and to be the only Canadian students. “They worked

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Morgan’s Grant has a history of hockey honestly can’t complain,” players in his family. said Braxton. “I still have resident drafted His grandfather and to show up and be ready by Erie in OHL draft uncle both played hock- to show this organization ey many years ago, the why they drafted me, and BY ANIL JHALLI former in the OHL and it wasn’t a mistake.” the latter was a goalie in Braxton said he’s thrilled Braxton Ross is ready to the AAA system. to be part of the Otters get to work and prove he The young hockey play- history that has support- can make the leap in his er from Morgan’s Grant ed the likes of Connor budding hockey career. plays centre and left wing, McDavid, Ryan O’Reilly The 16-year-old was and loves the hometown and Alex Debrincat who drafted in the sixth round, Ottawa Senators and the are now making their 103rd overall by the Erie bright future the team is mark at the National Otters in the 2021 Ontario building. Hockey League (NHL) Hockey League (OHL) “I’ve just always want- level. draft. ed to be that guy that He can’t wait to start “It’s an unreal feeling,” can make plays and can training for the next phase said the grade 10 stu- score goals as well,” said of his hockey career with dent at All Saints Catholic Braxton. “It just seemed the ultimate goal of mak- School. “You work for this like the right fit for me ing it to the NHL. kind of stuff your whole and I think it has worked “The hard work starts life . . . just a chance to pretty well so far.” now,” said Braxton. “I will be drafted and make it to Braxton was relieved be playing against some the next level, it’s really when the Otters made the older guys who are bigger, exciting.” call to select the Kanata faster and stronger. So, I The young forward, native. need to take my training who first laced up a pair “I was hoping to go a bit to the next level.” Photo provided of skates at the age of five, earlier in the draft, but I [email protected] Braxton Ross was drafted by the Erie Otters in the 2021 Ontario Hockey League draft.

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The bridge has been referred to, unofficially, as Marianne’s Rainbow. “She says she’s retired, but we know Marianne is still very much a voice and active with everything that happens in Kanata North,” said Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley. “It’s a symbolic recognition of her Photo provided work and a reminder that Kanata North Coun. Jenna Sudds, right, wants the City of bridge is here because of Ottawa to name a pedestrian bridge in Kanata after Marianne her.” Wilkinson. Often referred to as the Mother of Kanata, evolving and transit com- humbled the City plans to Wilkinson was the first ing into the community,” honour her in this way. mayor of Kanata and was said Wilkinson. “However, “They don’t need to name the Kanata North Coun. since so many people used things after me, but this until 2018 when she offi- the bridge every day and is a nice gesture,” added cially retired from munic- there was nothing else for Wilkinson, who in retire- ipal politics. pedestrians, the region de- ment is writing a book on Wilkinson said the idea cided to build a new struc- the history of Kanata. “It behind the bridge was to ture beside it and remove made a heck of a differ- give kids going to school at the old bridge only after ence to a lot of people and Earl of March a safer way the new one was in use.” just talking about it, brings to travel. Wilkinson said even back so many memories.” “You know, 40 years though it doesn’t look the The proposal will be later it was decided they same, she’s still reminded brought forth at the next Millions of people across needed to raise the struc- how Marianne’s Rainbow city council meeting. ture higher with things came to be and said she’s [email protected] Ontario have received their COVID-19 vaccine. Do your part.

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