February 2019

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Park Vision Working Photo by Alexander McKenzie Group seeks your input A beautiful winter scene of the Rideau River and Minto bridge at sunset. By Nicole Poitras and nature a chance, it can regen- City council byelection set for April 15 Vicky Solan erate lost aspects of the local Bordering the Rideau River ecosystem and reclaim its pri- By Christina Leadlay and firmed a byelection would Rockcliffe Ward (such as Site and enlivened with recre- macy in the park. Jane Heintzman take place (this option was Plan Control and other plan- ational space, mature trees Upon the conclusion of Rideau-Rockcliffe is head- recommended by City staff ning applications, for exam- and abundant wildlife, the CSST work, the City of ed for a municipal byelec- in favour of appointing a new ple), until Tobi’s successor Stanley Park is a small jewel Ottawa is required to rein- tion Apr. 15, just less than councillor). Apr. 15 was cho- has been elected. Residents in the Nation’s Capital. All state the land to the satisfac- six months since re-electing sen as the earliest possible with routine questions and visitors to the park enjoy the tion of the National Capital Tobi Nussbaum for a second date for a vote. concerns may continue to calm beauty of nature within Commission (NCC), which term as councillor on Oct. 22, Nomination Day will occur contact the Ward 13 Office at an urban setting, and New owns the Stanley Park land. 2018. Mar. 1, with one day of 613-580-2482 or visit rideau- Edinburgh residents are espe- The city’s reinstatement plan This unusual situation is advance voting on Apr. 5. rockcliffeward.ca. cially fortunate for their easy is currently under discussion a result of Tobi’s appoint- Meanwhile, City Councilors While October’s campaign access to the beloved park. among stakeholders. As some ment as the new head of the Mathieu Fleury, Rideau- for Rideau-Rockcliffe was a Many residents selected New of the most frequent users of National Capital Commission Vanier (613-580-2482) and two-way race between Tobi Edinburgh as their home at park, as well as some of those (NCC) on Dec. 13. Jean Cloutier, Alta Vista (613- and Peter Heyck, the upcom- least in part because of the most affected by the operation For the residents of Rideau- 580-2488) have been given ing campaign promises to be proximity to Stanley Park. of sewer storage in the park, Rockcliffe (Ward 13, which temporary authority over more varied, with at least four applications in our Rideau- The City of Ottawa’s deci- New Edinburgh residents includes New Edinburgh), the Continued on page 23 sion to use Stanley Park as deserve stakeholder status in timing of this career move a temporary worksite for the the reinstatement plan deci- is less than ideal. Eighty per Combined Sewage Storage sions. The New Edinburgh cent of those who cast their Tunnel (CSST) project, Community Alliance (NECA) ballots in October’s munici- though serving a greater pub- is currently collaborating with pal election gave Tobi their lic good, has compromised the both the City of Ottawa and support in a two-candidate integrity of the park’s natural the NCC in order to promote race, and were looking for- environment. The city’s proj- optimal enjoyment of Stanley ward to another four years ect has caused extensive and, Park for all users. with the seasoned politician in some cases, irreversible The current discussion advocating on their behalf. damage to the park’s natural period represents a valu- But Rideau-Rockcliffe’s ecology. It will take decades able opportunity for New loss is the National Capital for new trees and plants to Edinburgh residents to Commission’s gain. mature. However, if we give Continued on page 21 Tobi handed in his formal resignation letter on Jan. 24, stating that Jan. 26 would be his last day as councillor. On Feb. 4, he assumed his new role at the NCC, where he will continue to be involved in many issues that affect this community (read Tobi’s final update as city councillor on page 7). The rules and deadlines for such a procedure are spelled out in the Municipal Act of 2001 and the Municipal Elections Act of 1996. City Council wasted no time set- Photo by Louise Imbeault ting in motion the process to Three months after his re-election to City Council, Tobi Nussbaum fill the vacancy. stepped down to take over as head of the NCC. Voters in this ward On Jan. 30, Council con- will choose his successor Apr. 15. Page 2 New Edinburgh News February 2019 Farewell and thank you to Jeff Smith and to Tobi Nussbaum need regarding the candidates for ward councillor to make an informed decision. As plans are firmed up for an All Candidates’ event, we will communicate these through Cindy Parkanyi our respective listservs, NECA President websites and email lists. Park vision You will find an article on the As I sit near my window look- leadership on our community Park Vision work by Nicole ing out at the beautiful snow- association’s Traffic and Poitras and Vicky Solan, fall, I am reminded of how Safety Committee. co-leads of the Park Vision lucky we are to live in such We cannot thank Jeff Working Group, on page 1 a lovely corner of Ottawa. enough for his tireless of this newspaper. The group What makes our neighbour- efforts in helping to make is working to ensure we can hood so wonderful in large New Edinburgh a great have as much influence as part, is that, through commu- neighbourhood, and we wish possible on the final state nity events, spending time in him and his wife Maggie of our park once the CSST the park with children, dogs well in their new life. Jeff project is finished. They are and friends, or contributing to has actually timed how long also working to establish the work to preserve our village, it takes to get from his new mechanisms to continue to we all become an integral digs to Stanley Park—only protect and nurture our park part of the community fabric. 17 minutes outside of rush in the future. If this is some- This is especially embodied hour—so hopefully we will thing that interests you, please by long-time resident Jeff still benefit from his company contact Nicole or Vicky to Smith, to whom we must from time to time. join the group. unfortunately say farewell as New year, new councillor Heritage street signs he moves closer to family A number of new heritage- on the outskirts of Ottawa. Our two-time ward councillor NECA Meetings - All Welcome Tobi Nussbaum has taken style streets signs have Having lived in New been installed throughout The NECA board meets nine times a year, normally on Edinburgh for more than 30 over the reins at the National Capital Commission (NCC). the Heritage Conservation the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. No meet- years, Jeff has been an active We would like to thank Tobi District. We are told that all community volunteer and the signs are up. Let us know ings in July, August or December. During October, NECA for his efforts on our behalf leader on many community if you think any that are miss- holds its annual general meeting (AGM) and a regular and wish him well in his new issues. In his early days here, ing. The heritage street sign board meeting. position. Given that many he fought with great drive initiative was started by Joan Meetings will be held at the NECTAR Centre, 255 against the Vanier Parkway issues that New Edinburgh Mason during her tenure as extension, and played an is currently dealing with MacKay St. Meetings are open to all New Edinburgh NECA president. Then-ward integral part in establishing involve the NCC in some councillor Peter Clark used residents. Anyone wishing to make a presentation to the the cycle and pedestrian paths way, we are very hopeful that board should please contact Cindy Parkanyi in advance to his ward budget to begin in Stanley Park and other he will be able to continue to installation of the signs. arrange scheduling at [email protected]. Our recreational facilities. Of late, support the community in his Thank you to Joan, Peter and next meetings are; Jeff has been instrumental in new role. to Tobi for getting this done! advocating for better project The Community Collective Tuesday, February 19, 7:30 p.m. management and mitigation of area community Upcoming meetings and Tuesday March 19, 7:30 p.m. on the Combined Sewage associations (including events Storage Tunnel (CSST) NECA) is working together BudgetSpeak, an interactive Any changes to this schedule will be posted in advance on project, as well as for a safer to ensure that our residents public session to discuss the the New Edinburgh website, newedinburgh.ca. neighbourhood through his will have the information they upcoming 2019 City Budget, will take place on Feb. 13 at City Hall from 6–8 p.m. This Your NECA Representatives 2018-2019 Keep up with is your opportunity to speak up on what you feel the City’s Ari Abonyi [email protected], 613-255-1741 The Burgh priorities should be. Dave Arnold [email protected] The next meeting of the Ted Bennett Treasurer, [email protected] online! NECA Board will take place on Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at Roslyn Butler Secretary, 613-746-8037, [email protected] NECTAR, 255 MacKay St. Natasha Cappon [email protected] All are welcome. Joe Chouinard [email protected] If you would like to know more about NECA, Matt DeWolfe President, Crichton Community Council, [email protected] please contact me at Sean Flynn Chair of NECTAR, [email protected] newedinburgh@outlook. Gail McEachern Heritage & Development, [email protected] com. Also, if you are not yet Cindy Parkanyi President, NECA, 613-745-8734, [email protected] www.newedinburgh.ca receiving the monthly NECA updates by email and would Ex officio: newednews like to be included on the Christina Leadlay New Edinburgh News, 613-261-0442, [email protected] NewEdinburghCA list, please send me an email request. February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 3 New structures bookending Minto bridges NEW EDINBURGH NEWS are ugly and unnecessary 255 MacKay St., Ottawa, ON K1M 2B6 By Sarah Anson- Cartwright Publication dates: Oct. 1, Dec. 1, Feb. 1, April 1, June 1 Unexpectedly in December, Deadlines: Sept. 10, Nov. 10, Jan. 10, March 10, May 10 and without consultation or Publisher: New Edinburgh Community Alliance much notice to the communi- ty, the City erected two over- Advisory Committee: head sign structures at either Roslyn Butler Carolyn Brereton end of the Minto Bridges, which cross the Rideau River Jane Heintzman David Horley on Stanley Avenue at Union Street. Now the most his- Louise Imbeault Gemma Kerr toric and distinctive gateway Cindy Parkanyi Dave Rostenne to New Edinburgh is com- promised with these unsight- Jim Watson ly “goalposts” of steel with bright yellow tubes indicating Managing Editor Christina Leadlay the permitted height clear- 78 Wurtemburg ance. Their installation was 613-261-0442 expressly against the request [email protected] of our then-Councillor Tobi Nussbaum, who objected Associate Editor/ Jane Heintzman to them before they were in Senior Writer 613-741-0276 place and continued to do so [email protected] until his departure from office Photo by Louise Imbeault on Jan. 25. Two sign-support structures were installed at either end of the The fact is there is no need Minto Bridges in December 2018. Advertising Manager/ Louise Imbeault for these structures – and the Photographer 613-741-3292 City has not provided any [email protected] evidence on why they are Affairs Canada employees Avenue intersection. walk, ride or drive over the Tobi received numerous necessary other than that Production Manager Dave Rostenne the Ontario Traffic Manual bridges. Tourists often con- complaints about the struc- (OTM) Book 6, Warning nect from Lowertown across tures before his departure Signs, requires them. the bridges to the Rideau from City Council on Jan. 25. Bookkeeper Nicholas Galambos According to a report by Hall. Now, even looking At the time of writing, he had Tobi in early December: down Union Street from my asked City staff to remove Distribution Manager Karen Harrison “Due to the bridge upgrades, block at Avon Lane, I can see the structures, and staff had [email protected] City staff insist that pro- the garish yellow tubes as indicated they were seeking a vincial traffic rules require they obstruct the view of the legal opinion on whether they Proofreaders Adrienne Blair the City to install an over- bridges. could be taken down, with head structure in advance of Apparently, the overheard signs kept in place at the side Philippa Wolff the bridges to indicate that structures are an alternative to of the road. That legal opin- there is a height restriction. “mounting the required sig- ion will be sent to the ward Submission Guidelines: Articles, photos and letters to the I opposed the installation of nage and placing the required office. editor may be submitted to the editor. The editor reserves this structure and argued that markings on the bridges Meantime, residents can the right to edit for length, content and legal considerations. themselves” which the City complain directly to Phil it was unnecessary.” Submissions selected for publication will be published in In 22 years living in our engineers acknowledged Landry, Director of Traffic neighbourhood, I can- “would significantly detract Services for the City. You both a hardcopy and an electronic version. Letters to the edi- not recall ever seeing a tall from the ornate appearance can contact him at: Philippe. tor must include the writer’s name, address and phone num- truck go over the bridges. of these heritage-designated [email protected] or 613- ber to be considered for publication. The existing signage should structures,” according to an 580-2424 x 23185. It may continue to suffice. This is a extract from an engineering also be worth reminding The New Edinburgh News (NEN) was established as a non- case where strict adherence to memo provided by the coun- him that with all that New profit community newspaper in 1976 and is published five regulation is misguided, with cillor’s staff. Edinburgh is enduring with times a year by the New Edinburgh Community Alliance Instead, the City construct- the hugely disruptive multi- unintended consequences. We (NECA) and supported by its advertisers. The New Edinburgh need some flexibility here to ed the two sign-support struc- year Combined Sewage the particular case and cir- tures, one just west of the Storage Tunnel (CSST) proj- News is distributed free of charge by volunteers to residents cumstance. Union Street/Stanley Avenue ect, the blight of these goal- of New Edinburgh as well as to area schools, libraries and The overhead structures are intersection on the east post structures is inconsider- local businesses. Views expressed in the NEN are those of approach to Minto Bridge ate as well as unnecessary an eyesore and an affront to contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the the preservation and appeal East, and the other south of If we don’t like the over- of the heritage bridges. Every Minto Bridge West near the head structures and want editorial staff, the publisher or the advertisers. weekday, residents and Global Union Street/King Edward them removed, let’s fight them by letting the City know The New Edinburgh News is also made available online at the Correction: our views. New Edinburgh community website: New Edinburgh resident In the December 2018 Burgh Business Briefs, Sarah Anson-Cartwright www.newedinburgh.ca we incorrectly reported the dollar value of works in public affairs. She takes an active interest in city Metro’s meat donation to the Ottawa Food Bank issues and is campaign man- as $3,919,500. The correct figure is $39,195. ager for Marc Dorgeville, a Printed by Winchester Print & Stationery candidate for councillor for NEN regrets the mistake. the ward. ISSN 0703-9042 Page 4 New Edinburgh News February 2019 Helping refugee family has been a rewarding experience for all By Abby DeWolfe and Church was gracious in being We would like to thank Karen McDonald our Sponsorship Agreement our wonderful spon- Holder and through them New Edinburgh Welcomes sor group for all of their Refugees (NEWR) is a group we benefited from the efforts before and after of individuals from our com- deep knowledge of Norma munity that came together McCord, who has helped in we came. Because of three years ago to sponsor a welcoming many refugees to you we now have a refugee family from Syria. Ottawa, and Janice Rideout, good, comfortable and Through MacKay United who has managed our funds peaceful life after a lot Church, we were connected through the Church. of grief, fear and stress. with Muhammad and Raya, • Neighbours who donated We will always appre- bikes and Phil Brun del Re their young daughters Hala ciate your support and and Ayla, and Muhammad’s at Full Cycle, who refur- bished them and provided an friendship, making us mother, Hala Sr., who were feel like we are in our Syrians living in Beirut, additional child’s bike and Lebanon. After two long accessories. home with our friends years of waiting and plan- • Dr. Luc Ducharme and and family. ning and then waiting some Associates for providing free We will keep telling our more, the family arrived at dental checks for the entire story about you – the the beginning of April 2018. family upon their arrival. Canadian people who • The “meal train,” that made In Ottawa they were reunited sure there were meals to feed saved our lives. with Muhammad’s sister and not only Muhammad, Raya, Thank you from the her family, who had arrived Hala, Ayla and Hala Sr., but bottom of our hearts. in the spring of 2015. also Muhammad’s sister and Raya and Muhammad Moving to another coun- her family for the first couple try is not easy, especial- of hectic weeks after arrival. thank Muhammad and Raya ly when you have to leave • Paula Thompson, John from whom we have learned behind family and friends Arnold and their children so much. It has been a joy with no idea when you will Zoya and Maks for opening experiencing Ottawa with see them again. Muhammad their home to Muhammad, you and we know your future and Raya have stepped into Raya and the girls in the here is bright. their new life in Canada with weeks before their rental We would also like to take an openness and a willing- home became available. this opportunity to remem- ness to learn that is truly Photo courtesy Abby DeWolfe Muhammad, Raya, Hala and Ayla have adapted to life in Ottawa • All the people who donated ber the late Elisabeth Salm. admirable. Muhammad now since their arrival in April 2018. warm clothing when the fam- Elisabeth was one of our has a job working for a tech ily arrived in April, only to core members and was so company located primarily in be greeted by weather more excited for the arrival of sons, picked raspberries, this journey. We have been Montreal, commuting there typical of December, and the Muhammad and Raya. Her gone tobogganing, learned amazed at the thoughtfulness, for three days each week. many wonderful children’s warmth and kindness was Raya has availed herself of to skate, and taken a horse- generosity and openness of clothes that have continued felt by them immediately and English classes and online drawn wagon ride. They people not only in NEWR, to be handed down. her loss has had a profound job training, and is hoping have taken in such Ottawa but also in the larger com- • Those who donated furni- impact. We knew her as a to find work in her field as a events as the Teddy Bears’ munity. ture, small appliances, kitch- member of NEWR, but we network engineer. Picnic, the RCMP Musical • First and foremost, we must enware, toiletries and clean- have learned her community Hala is in first grade in Ride and the Tulip Festival. recognize the core NEWR ing supplies, toys and books service stretched far beyond Early French Immersion and They’ve visited Parliament, group for all the financial, – everything they needed to our neighbourhood and we is reading, writing and mak- canoed in Gatineau Park and practical and emotional sup- make their house a home. are thankful for the time and ing friends. Ayla is not yet tried a BeaverTail pastry. In port that was extended to the • Individuals who took them energy that she brought to our in school but is ever adapt- short, the family is settling family. As well, the larger out shopping, who introduced group. able, joining her family wher- into Ottawa and Canadian life group of friends, family and them to Ottawa treasures We have learned so much ever the day takes them and very well. neighbours who helped us to such as Petrie Island and Mer from this process and through picking up more and more There are many people raise the money needed to Bleu, and who met with them it have gotten to know neigh- English every day. The girls NEWR would like to thank sponsor this family of five. for English conversation. bours and community mem- have taken swimming les- for all of their support on • The MacKay United • Our driving pool volun- bers whom we might not teers, who made sure every- have otherwise. Canada has one got to their various a long-standing tradition appointments in the initial of welcoming refugees and weeks and months (and there immigrants and we are grate- were many!), and were par- ful to have been a small part ticularly helpful in transport- of this. In the words of one ing Hala to her new school of our volunteers: “The real ahead of the family’s move to reward has been getting to their new home. Members of know such a fabulous family this group also provided help and remembering that many with obtaining bus passes and of our ancestors were once in driver’s licenses. the very same boat and they, • Our own families, who too, benefitted from the warm have joined us in welcoming welcome of those who came Muhammad, Raya, Hala and before them.” Ayla into our homes and our Abby DeWolfe and Karen lives. McDonald are members of • Lastly, we would like to NEWR. February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 5 A facelift coming for 60 Stanley Ave. clad the exterior, and expand the footprint of the fifth floor in order to relocate three rent- al units from the basement. A laundry room and amenity space currently located on the fifth floor would be moved to the basement. Interior alterations to a building within the HCD are By Gail McEachern, contribute to the special char- not required to be reviewed Heritage and Development acter of the New Edinburgh by the city’s heritage plan- Committee HCD through their history, ners or NECA’s Heritage and Sixty Stanley Avenue is a architectural significance or Development Committee. modest five-storey apartment environmental setting. However, any exterior chang- Category 4 buildings are es are subject to review to building facing the Rideau The south view of the proposed new exterior at 60 Stanley Ave. River at the corner of Charles considered to be “Non- ensure they are compatible Street. It is within the bound- Contributing” in that they with the “contributing” build- in New Edinburgh’s Heritage tures of the overlay. The city’s aries of the New Edinburgh do not contribute to the ings in the surrounding neigh- Conservation Plan related to heritage staff have request- Heritage Conservation character of the HCD as bourhood. Non-Contributing buildings ed several modifications to District (HCD). defined in the section of the In terms of the front façade which states: “Alterations the façade re-design in order A building-to-building New Edinburgh Heritage of 60 Stanley Ave., the and additions to Non- to make a more appropriate inventory and evaluation was Conservation District Plan owner is proposing an alter- Contributing buildings will and sympathetic fit in the entitled “Description of nate façade constructed over carried out when the HCD be designed to be compatible streetscape. Heritage Attributes.” the building’s existing brick was established in 2001. All with Contributing buildings NECA’s Heritage and buildings were scored indi- Although 60 Stanley Ave. face. It would be composed Development Committee vidually (as required by the is designated as a catego- of visually strong dark grey, in the HCD, and in particular Ontario Heritage Act), and ry 4 structure, it is recog- light grey and white fibre the streetscape in terms of will be reviewing this pro- assigned to a category from 1 nized that all existing build- cement panels. In addition, scale, massing, height, set- posal and submitting its com- to 4, with 1 representing the ing stock with the HCD is the proposal includes remov- backs, entry level, materials ments and recommendations most important buildings and significant to the history of ing the original windows and and windows.” The present to the city’s planning staff 4 the least important. New Edinburgh and there- replacing them with ones that proposal would result in the and the Built Heritage Sub- Properties that fell into fore should be retained rather are larger and more contem- original façade of the build- Committee. categories 1, 2 and 3 are than demolished. The owner porary in style. ing being almost completely Gail McEachern is the considered “Contributing” is proposing to renovate the These changes do not fol- erased because of the strong chair of NECA’s Heritage buildings, meaning that they interior of this building, re- low the guideline laid out vertical and horizontal fea- and Development Committee. Page 6 New Edinburgh News February 2019 Starting the New Year with a party and winter fun aux communautés locales et pour développer des recher- ches à l’appui de programmes de santé mentale davantage axés sur la culture dans nos Mona Fortier communautés. Le 5 janvier dernier, Ottawa-Vanier MP Nathalie Des Rosiers, députée provinciale et moi avons tenu notre réception du Jour de l’An au Collège La Cité. Un As we begin 2019, I am very On Jan. 5, I was pleased to bel après-midi pour accueil- excited to see so many resi- co-host with MPP Nathalie lir plus de 200 résidentes et dents out at our local rinks and Des Rosiers our annual New résidents des quatre coins enjoying winter activities in Year’s Levee at Collège La our parks. I encourage every- Cité. This year, more than d’Ottawa-Vanier. C’est tou- one to visit Winterlude this 200 residents celebrated 2019 jours un grand plaisir de ren- month, which runs from Feb. with us. It is always a great contrer des nouveaux mem- 1–18 throughout the National pleasure to be able to meet bres de notre communauté et Capital Region, including in new members of our com- Photo courtesy Mona Fortier’s office de saluer celles et ceux qui the ByWard Market. Don’t munity and those who have MP Mona Fortier meet with local residents at the annual Ottawa- sont à Ottawa-Vanier depuis Vanier New Year’s Levee on Jan. 5 at Collège La Cité. forget that OC Transpo will called Ottawa-Vanier home des années. be offering a free shuttle ser- for many years. Je vous réitère mon engage- vice between sites. As always, my constituency En ce début d’année 2019, au marché By. N’oubliez pas ment pour vous servir à This month is also Black office is there to help you je suis contente de voir que qu’OC Transpo offrira un ser- mon bureau de circonscrip- History Month, and I am very with any interactions with les résidentes et les rési- vice gratuit de navette entre tion et vous appuyer dans pleased to be able to highlight federal services. It is open dents profitent des patinoires les sites. vos demandes avec les ser- the $19-million over five Monday to Thursday from 9 locales et des activités hiver- Ce mois est également le vices fédéraux. Il est ouvert years to enhance local com- a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday from nales dans nos parcs. Je vous Mois de l’histoire des Noirs du lundi au jeudi de 9 h à 17 munity supports and develop 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Give us a encourage aussi à participer et je suis très heureuse de h et le vendredi de 9 h à 16 h research in support of more call at 613-998-1860, or send aux festivités de Bal de Neige souligner l’investissement du 30. Communiquez avec nous culturally focused mental an email at mona.fortier@ qui se déroule du 1er au 18 gouvernement de 19 millions au 613-998-1860 ou envoyez health programs in our com- parl.gc.ca. février dans la région de la de dollars sur cinq ans pour un courriel à mona.fortier@ munities. ** capitale nationale, y compris améliorer les services d’appui parl.gc.ca. Provincial budget coming in March Environmental ques- for more details. conservateur a continué à tions such as the protection MPP Nathalie Des tenir, en janvier, des con- of drinking water and the Rosiers’s Constituency Office sultations budgétaires pour Greenbelt, as well as proper is located at 237 Montreal présenter son budget en mars. waste management, will be Rd. Contact her at 613- Si vous avez fait ou ferez des at the core of our debates for 744-4484; ndesrosiers.mpp. présentations dans le cadre Nathalie Des Rosiers the next session. I will be pre- [email protected] or visit de ces consultations, il me senting a Private Member’s nathaliedesrosiers.onmpp.ca fera plaisir de les reprendre MPP Ottawa-Vanier Bill addressing the manage- ** devant la Chambre. Faites-les ment of plastic bags and their Chers commettants, moi parvenir. Si vous avez impact on our lakes, rivers N’hésitez jamais à me faire des inquiétudes en rapport and oceans. part de vos commentaires au budget, n’hésitez pas à Dear constituents, tions. Among other topics, Additionally, the relativement aux enjeux pro- Please do not hesitate to I have recently held round- m’appeler. Progressive Conservative vinciaux. La session législa- Je suis à votre service et share with me your com- table discussions on seniors’ Government’s budget consul- tive se poursuivra d’ici peu ments relating to provincial issues and on housing issues veux continuer de bien vous tations continued in January, et il est important pour moi représenter: je soutiens issues. The legislative ses- in Ottawa-Vanier. Even if you and they will present their de bien comprendre ce qui sion will resume shortly, were unable to participate, activement toutes les institu- budget in March. If you have vous préoccupe. Entre autres, tions qui ont pignon sur rue and it is important for me to I am happy to receive your made presentations during j’ai récemment organisé des dans le comté d’Ottawa-Vani- understand your preoccupa- input. these consultations, it would table-rondes sur les questions er ainsi que tous mes conci- be my pleasure to present touchant les aînés ainsi que them again in the House. sur le logement. Même si toyens et concitoyennes de Feel free to send them to vous n’avez pas eu la chance notre belle région d’Ottawa. my office. If you have any d’y participer, j’apprécie tou- En terminant, je vous invite concerns with respect to the jours vos commentaires sur à notre journée de quilles et budget, let me know. ces sujets. jeux de société le 18 février I am at your service and Les questions envi- prochain dans le cadre des want to continue to represent ronnementales, telles que festivités de la Journée de you well: I actively support la protection de l’eau, de la la famille. Venez jouer avec all institutions that are locat- Ceinture verte et des déchets nous! Contactez mon bureau ed in the riding of Ottawa- seront au cœur de nos discus- pour plus de détails. Vanier, as well as all my fel- sions lors de la prochaine Le bureau de circonscription low residents of the beautiful session. Je déposerai un pro- de députée provinciale Ottawa region. jet de loi pour traiter de la Nathalie Des Rosiers se trouve In closing, I invite you to gestion des sacs de plastique a 237 ch. Montréal. Tél: an afternoon of bowling and et de leur impact sur nos lacs, 613-744-4484; ndesrosiers. board games on Family Day, rivières et océans. [email protected]; ou Feb. 18! Contact my office De plus, le gouvernement nathaliedesrosiers.onmpp.ca February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 7 Despite job change, my commitment to public service remains start my new responsibilities appoint one or more of my happens, please don’t hesi- as Chief Executive Officer colleagues on Council to pro- tate to stop me and say hello, of the National Capital vide political representation or offer an interesting idea on Commission. Although my when required in the interim, how we can make our city job is changing, what remains on planning applications, for and capital that much better. the same is my commitment example. The element I will most Tobi Nussbaum to public service and contrib- I wanted to also draw atten- City Councillor, Ward 13 uting to the positive evolution tion to an important upcoming miss about the role of coun- of our nation’s seat of gov- event. On Feb. 13, our ward cillor is the interactions and ernment. office, in conjunction with conversations with individual Members of my current the four urban Councillors, community members. It is the team will continue to staff will co-host BudgetSpeak, an volunteer energy, engagement As I write my last column last four-plus years as we the Ward Office at City Hall interactive public session to and commitment of citizens for the New Edinburgh News worked together to build an after my departure – continu- discuss the upcoming 2019 that is the most important as Councillor for Rideau- even better city and improve ing to respond to questions, City Budget. The meeting ingredient in building suc- Rockcliffe, I want to thank the quality of life for every- action requests and conduct will be held at City Hall from cessful neighbourhoods. New all of the residents of New one. I am glad to be able to the regular work of the office. 6–8 p.m. Edinburgh has that quality in Edinburgh for twice placing continue to work on these On Jan. 30, City Council will I look forward to continu- spades! your trust in me to represent objectives across the National set out next steps and timing ing to bump into residents you at City Hall. It has been Capital Region, including to fill the Councillor posi- of the Burgh at the Metro, at Contact the ward office for the greatest privilege of my New Edinburgh, home of tion, which I expect will be one of the growing number of Rideau-Rockcliffe online at professional life to represent important public assets such through a by-election to be nearby cafés and restaurants rideaurockcliffeward.ca by all the neighbourhoods of as the Rideau River path- held in the coming months. I or walking or cycling in the email rideaurockcliffeward@ Rideau-Rockcliffe over the way and Rideau Hall, as I also expect that Council will neighbourhood. When that ottawa.ca or 613-580-2483. Making the most of winter in Ottawa val’s history: special honours for the fair weather to return join me for a day of fun, and tributes will be made to so that they can play outside free activities at my annual Indigenous culture during the you can help them channel Mayor’s Family Day Skating first week of Winterlude, and that rambunctious energy by Party on Family Day, Feb. the very first Winter Pride encouraging them to apply 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at celebration will take place to the second annual Mayor City Hall. There will be give- Jim Watson during the festival’s second for a Day contest. Students aways, special guests, and hot Mayor of Ottawa week. Winterlude activities from grades 9–12 are invited chocolate as well as indoor take place at numerous sites to share what they love most and outdoor activities for the across the Ottawa-Gatineau about Ottawa and suggest whole family. region, including the ByWard two ideas on how to improve The month of February may available to use for a fee at Market, Sparks Street and in our city, to win the chance be the shortest calendar the Mooney’s Bay Ski Centre the Glebe. Visit Winterlude’s to spend a day with me. Last month, but for Ottawa resi- and in Gatineau Park, but website for a full calendar of year’s winners were on CTV dents, it is a very busy one you can skip the fee by get- events and list of activities. Morning Live, chaired the full of exciting activities for ting your mittens on a ski But if the cold isn’t for City Council meeting with the whole family! Ottawa’s pass from the Ottawa Public you, I encourage you to visit me, took an exclusive ride most iconic winter attraction Library. ottawa.ca and sign up for on the LRT and met Prime is undoubtedly the Rideau The nation’s capital is also one of the many exciting Minister Justin Trudeau. The Deadline Canal Skateway, the world’s home to Winterlude, our annu- recreation programs we have contest closes Feb. 28, 2019. for the next issue of the largest naturally frozen skat- al winter festival. Residents available across the city, for Visit jimwatsonottawa.ca/ ing rink, and a UNESCO can celebrate the best of what all age groups, in both official mayorforaday for more New Edinburgh News World Heritage Site. winter has to offer from Feb. languages. information. But did you know that 1–18. This year marks two And for the teenagers in Finally, I invite you to MAR 10 Ottawa also has more than important firsts in the festi- your home who are anxious [email protected] 250 outdoors skating rinks for you to enjoy in all parts of the city? This includes our beautiful, state-of-the- art, refrigerated Sens Rink of Dreams at City Hall, the Jim Tubman Chevrolet Sens Rink in Canterbury, the Ben Franklin Place skating rink and the Lansdowne Park skating court. You can find out more information about City rinks, including opening hours, at ottawa.ca. Additionally, the City of Ottawa has more than 150 km of cross-country ski trails in the heart of the city and throughout the Greenbelt. These trails are free to use, suitable for skiers of all abili- ties and are great for snow- shoeing as well. There are also cross-country ski trails Page 8 New Edinburgh News February 2019 Burgh Business Briefs - Jane Heintzman -

Chef-made meals cooked in vice, with manageable hours The initiative was so suc- your own kitchen and a direct relationship with cessful she’s contemplating For many, the daily grind clients. Another strong moti- another such contest. Visit of supper preparation is just vation for this business model her Facebook page for more one too many on the To-Do was to address the needs of information: facebook.com/ list. Juggling the demands seniors struggling to stay in LucieECookin For book- of work, chauffeuring chil- their own homes, but serious- ings, call 613-878-0569. dren to lessons and games, ly challenged by the demands The new service’s intriguing shopping for provisions, or of daily meal preparation. moniker is based on a charac- overseeing homework leaves Jennifer was acutely aware ter from an Agatha Christie limited time and energy for that the need was out there detective novel, whose career preparing the evening meal. based on her own parents’ path echoes Jennifer’s own For many seniors, the rigors experience. experience. The fictional of food shopping and meal Lucie Eyelesbarrow. Lucie Eyelesbarrow was a preparation are particularly Cooking. currently serves young mathematics prodigy daunting, often undermining Manor Park, Lindenlea, who abandoned academia to the possibility of maintaining Rockcliffe Park and New pursue a career as a domestic. a healthy diet. Enter Lucie Edinburgh, offering both Lucie swiftly garnered a repu- Eyelesbarrow. Cooking. to one-time or occasional sup- tation as a household fixer and save the day with made-from- Photo by Emma Rotondo per preparation service, as support – and proved to have scratch, nutritious suppers Jennifer Bardwell is the chef behind Lucie Eyelesbarrow. Cooking., well as a regular schedule of stellar abilities as a detec- prepared right in your own named after a character from an Agatha Christie novel. dinners once or twice each tive. While Jennifer makes kitchen. The service covers week. In the case of twice- no claims to prowess as a the gamut of meal prep tasks, a radical career change from also in the business of food weekly clients, Jennifer pre- sleuth, she hopes to become from menu planning to food her role as a scientist at the service, from menu planning pares two fresh meals in the an invaluable resource in the shopping, cooking and a thor- National Research Council. and pricing to serving and course of her home visit, one kitchens of many households ough clean-up of all cooking Taking the plunge into an food safety. for the night in question and here in the Burgh, and in the utensils. entirely new field of interest, Jennifer’s focus is on pre- a second to be heated up the surrounding neighbourhoods. paring interesting food, while This new service is the she enrolled in the Culinary following evening. She also Ministry of Coffee opened keeping close control over her brainchild of Manor Park Management Program at has a contract with a com- Jan. 26 Algonquin College. In the own work schedule. Instead mercial kitchen where she resident Jennifer Bardwell It’s been seven months since – no, there is no Lucie! course of the program, she of a restaurant, Jennifer opted prepares single-portion fro- acquired her credentials not for a more personal, small- zen dinners, which clients can we first heralded the antici- Jennifer launched the busi- pated arrival of The Ministry ness last fall after a making only in cooking skills, but scale, in-home cooking ser- purchase to cover the whole week. These frozen meals are of Coffee at 18 Beechwood also available at local butcher Ave., former home of Da Muckleston & Brockwell, Bombe Desserts. At last, the 127 Beechwood Ave. long wait is over! The New Prospective clients fill out Year started off a bit rocky as a preliminary questionnaire, Ministry of Coffee co-owner indicating their likes, dis- Alex Dhavernas shared the likes, allergies and food sen- dispiriting news that “we’ve sitivities. Jennifer then works had to fire our contractor and with each client to ensure that are starting the final steps her menus are tailored to their with a new one.” But progress preferences. Sample menus picked up considerably, and run the gamut from bistro- on Jan. 26, the café opened style pork stew with bell pep- its doors to the neighbour- pers to oven-baked ratatouille hood. “We finally had our with farfalle pasta; green Thai soft opening on Saturday, and curry with tofu and vegeta- it was a hit!” reported Alex. bles; and hearty flank steak Local resident Joanie with roasted tomatoes and Rheaue-Bond will be among mashed potatoes. When she the Ministry of Coffee staff initially launched her busi- at the Beechwood location. ness, Jennifer ran a contest “Joanie is very excited to be in several local postal codes working in her own neigh- offering a free dinner for six. bourhood,” says Alex. “She February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 9 ing it as a part of his mission to demystify the process, and enable the client to tackle future problems themselves. For similar reasons, he takes pains to research and explain the options to clients who request equipment purchas- ing advice. But he admits that in many cases, clients simply hand off the whole transac- tion, commissioning Malcom to make the choice himself, purchase the equipment, set it up and deliver it, ready to roll. Photo by Louise Imbeault The relentless advancement Photo courtesy of Compu-Home (From left) The Ministry of Coffee’s Fadi, Alex and Tong. of computer technology has (From left) Cory, Malcolm and Dan are the Compu-Home team. made obsolescence a domi- knows many of the locals that operator, and the lead tech- nant theme in Compu-Home’s technology is not “bred in more background. she meets when [out] walking nician and trouble-shooter. business, where replacement the bone,” as it is for younger We wish the Compu-Home her dog.” Much of his time is spent on is catching up to repair as the generations. Many seniors team a happy 20th anniver- It’s been a busy start to 2019 the road, making home visits first recourse when things go have difficulty learning sary, and continuing success for the Ministry of Coffee to those in need of computer wrong. While Malcolm tries the language of the digital in the decades to come! team: in addition to its spank- repairs or support. hard to spare clients’ bud- world, and keeping up with New pharmacy and medi- ing new Beechwood location, Malcolm is assisted by gets by upgrading existing the rapid pace of technologi- cal centre opens the café has just opened a two other capable techni- equipment, when this is not cal change. From its earli- kiosk at the Ottawa train sta- cians: Cory Fraser, who an option, he often recom- est days, Compu-Home has Pharmacy owner and prin- tion, offering travelers a wel- is based in Compu-Home’s mends the purchase of certi- been committed to “speaking cipal tenant Peter Barreiro come oasis in what had been fully-equipped workshop fied “refurbished” computers, a language these folks can reports that the Beechwood a refreshment desert. (the repurposed garage at which are widely available at understand,” as Malcom puts Whole Health Pharmacy Malcolm’s home), and Daniel reasonable cost – if you know it, not with condescension and Medical Centre at 222 Compu-Home: 20 years Beechwood (corner of and counting MacIntyre, who shares the best sources of supply, but with clarity and direct- the home-visit circuit with which Compu-Home prides ness. John Harding is a past Marquette in The Kavanaugh In 2018, the Harding family Malcolm. With a trio of tech- itself in doing. master at this, and his care- building) is now fully opera- celebrated the 20th anniver- nicians on board, Compu- Best Buy, Staples and ful explanations have helped tional and is welcoming new sary of Compu-Home, their Home is able to respond the Trailing Edge in Bell’s innumerable clients (and local clients. The new medi- thriving in-home computer to calls reasonably quickly Corners regularly have a sup- friends!) come to terms with cal centre is an amalgam of repair, support and consul- (within a couple of days). ply of refurbished computers their computer woes. three different businesses: tation business, which now Malcolm has deliberately on hand, many of them from As he contemplates the Barreiro Pharmacies Ltd., serves clients throughout kept the team small however, government offices which recent dramatic changes in Kingsway Health Centre, the region from Kanata to since personal service is a operate on a fixed replace- the digital world, Malcolm and Athlete’s Care Sports Orleans, from Gatineau to top priority and most clients, ment cycle. As Malcom points has some concerns about Medicine Centres. Its aim Manotick. Many clients have particularly seniors, prefer to out, these have the advan- the overwhelming impact of is to serve as a one-stop shop been regulars since the late deal with the same techni- tage of being “well tested” social media and cloud-based for all your medical needs, 1990s, while others are chil- cian on a regular basis. While so you’re unlikely to be stuck technology, both of which whether it’s a family doctor, a dren or even grandchildren of close to 90 per cent of repairs with a lemon straight from entail a precarious trade-off physiotherapist, a chiroprac- their original customers. or upgrades are carried out in the manufacturer. Unlike a between privacy and secu- tor, an acupuncturist, a sports Compu-Home’s core ser- clients’ homes, those that are number of the larger mobile rity on the one hand, ver- medicine doctor, drugstore vices include in-home repair; complex and time-consum- computer repair operations, sus convenience on the other. supplies or a prescription internet security and speed; ing, requiring special tools Compu-Home is not affili- Compu-Home’s informative renewal. software upgrades; hardware for the repair, are dealt with ated with any of these equip- Blog features discussions of Pharmacy hours are cur- issues; purchasing advice and in the workshop. ment suppliers, so Malcolm’s these and other issues. Visit rently 8 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday assistance; small business Malcolm encourages clients advice on purchasing options compu-home.com/blog/ for Continued on page 10 support; remote assistance to remain on hand while he can be relied upon as unbi- (when Compu-Home takes carries out a repair or upgrade. ased. control of a client’s computer “If I just fix it and they’re Not surprisingly, many of to resolve a problem with- not involved, they don’t learn Compu-Home’s clients are out a home visit); and free anything,” he explains, see- seniors, for whom computer telephone support to triage clients’ concerns, and often sort them out over the phone. Learn more at compu-home. com or 613-731-5954. Compu-Home began as, and remains, a small, family- based operation, whose man- tra is timely, personal service, with a strong educational component and a commit- ment to clear, non-jargon-lad- en explanation. Founder John Harding continues to play an important role in all aspects of the business, including the provision of advice and infor- mation to clients, while son Malcolm is now the principal Page 10 New Edinburgh News February 2019 St. Laurent Blvd. It offers a comprehensive range of high- quality services from hair- care, makeup, eye-lash tint- ing and extensions, to mani- cures, pedicures, facials, mas- sage, heat and aromatic steam therapy, and multi-treatment spa packages – an inspira- tion for Valentine’s Day! And CELADON now goes the extra mile to provide personal service, offering home visits for the house-bound, as well as pick-up and delivery for elderly clients with mobility challenges – like one regular client who receives a month- ly facial, manicure, pedicure and foot massage. CELADON is also serious- Photo by Louise Imbeault ly committed to using envi- Pharmacist Peter Barreiro says the Beechwood Whole Health ronmentally sustainable prac- tices and materials in every Photo by France Legault Pharmacy and Medical Centre is accepting new clients. CELADON owner Morna Paterson (left) and client Catherine aspect of its operations. The Bélanger with Sunflower Soap products. through Friday, and 8 a.m.– new patients and can be beauty business has long been 12 p.m. Saturday. Peter may reached at beechwood@ a major polluter, creating bil- ucts from the beauty industry, ucts, which are paraben- and extend these hours in the dr.com. Prospective patients lions of tons of plastic waste including hair, foils, resid- sulphate-free. That company spring, however, when walk- can also contact Peter annually, much of which ends ual color and color tubes, has been working in collabo- by traffic picks up. He also to obtain the application up in landfills. Many skin paper, plastics and aerosol ration with Al Gore’s Climate encourages clients to contact form to be filled out when and hair care products con- cans (greencirclesalons. Reality Project and is about him outside of business hours applying for coverage by one tain harmful, toxic chemicals, com). CELADON has been to embark on the KM Ocean if a pressing need arises, as of the Centre’s physicians: while the polystyrene micro- on board this continent-wide Waste Plastic initiative, aimed it did recently when one cli- [email protected]. beads found in facial scrubs recycling network for five at removing 360 tons of plas- ent needed help on a Sunday. The Athlete’s Care portion have become a notorious con- years, and in 2017, Green tic from the oceans each year. You can reach his cell phone of the facility offers phys- tributor to ocean pollution. Circle Salons in Canada and In keeping with its com- at 613-863-3769; the phar- iotherapy, therapeutic mas- But efforts to “green” the the U.S. successfully diverted mitment to sustainability, the macy landline during regular sage, acupuncture, chiro- industry are now ramping up, nearly a million pounds of CELADON facility was itself hours is 613-842-7455. The practic treatment and sports as consumers become more salon waste from landfills built using renewable, non- full-service pharmacy offers medicine. Appointments with aware of the environmental and water courses. toxic and recycled materials, flu shots, and is equipped a sports medicine doctor at impact of beauty products, Morna reports that there are and is equipped with energy- to serve a broad range of Athlete’s Care require a refer- and more selective about myriad inventive uses for a efficient heating and lighting medical conditions, including ral from a family doctor. For their purchasing choices. waste product like hair. For systems. Staff follow strict those covered by the Royal information or an appoint- Owner Morna Paterson example, it can be reused as water conservation practices, Ottawa’s Recovery Program. ment, contact 613-747-2873, is justifiably proud of the a natural herbicide for potted and products from the salon By the end of January, the or call Peter Barreiro 613- green initiatives ongoing at plants, or stuffed into nylon are packaged in environmen- family medical clinic at 222 842-7455. CELADON, one of the first casing to make hair “booms,” tally-friendly materials. Beechwood, headed up by salons in Ottawa to be certi- a handy device for control- In recent weeks, CELADON Dr. Abdullah, will have three See what’s new at fied as a member of Green CELADON salon ling oil spills. A research has added a new, locally- doctors on hand on a regular Circle Salons. Green Circle project in North Carolina is made, natural product to its basis, each operating on CELADON is a long-run- is a Toronto-based compa- currently running an experi- lineup. Sunflower Soaps is specific days of the week. The ning, full-service salon and ny which recovers, recycles ment which extracts the kera- owned and operated by local doctors are still welcoming spa, located nearby at 373 and repurposes waste prod- tin from human hair to repair resident Debbie Gervais damaged nerve cells. (profiled in our October In addition, CELADON’s 2017 issue). The company green commitment entails features such handmade bath the maximum possible use of products as soaps, bath salts, natural products for hair and lemongrass hand wash and beauty treatments, as well as lavender spray. Sunflower for cleaning. The majority of products are made from such their products are paraben- pure essential oils as olive, free, while their signature coconut and sunflower, as jane iredale skincare makeup well as from shea butter and contains no fillers, chemical nourishing herbs and clays. SPF ingredients, or harmful Visit sunflowersoaps.ca. dyes, and is not tested on ani- In the New Year, mals. CELADON’s nailcare CELADON announced the products are free of formal- arrival of new staff mem- dehyde and other toxic ingre- ber Stephanie Carron, who dients found in many nail joins the team as part-time polishes. Manager and Esthetician. For some years, the salon Stephanie has special exper- has featured products from tise in acne treatment and Kevin Murphy Haircare, an Brazilian waxing. Coming up Australian company noted on Feb. 8 from 6–8 p.m., the for its sustainable packaging salon will launch a new art and its eco-friendly hair prod- exhibit, Photos of the Stars, February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 11 featuring works by award- its to Prince Edward Island, wants to contribute to the winning photographer Lois where he is a regular per- seniors’ quality of life.” If Siegel (siegelproductions. former on the local ceilidh you’re the owner of a friend- ca). circuit. On discovering that ly pooch with up-to-date immunizations, call Rosal New management at PTI Tom was from Ottawa, Rosal to arrange a meeting (613- gym swiftly recruited him to liven up Burns Day festivities at 564-9255). If all goes well, Local physiotherapist Pamela the residence. she will assign a group of Siekierski first launched The Once again, Governor’s residents whom she feels will Physical Therapy Institute Walk is hosting the Music benefit from a cuddle with a (PTI) in 1995. In the two and Generations Program, which gentle, furry friend, and your a half decades since then, PTI will run from Feb. 1–Mar. companion will be the star of has evolved to encompass a 29. The cost for the full the show! broad range of fitness and eight-week session is $140 On Family Day, Feb. rehabilitation services, from (including all materials), plus 18 at 2:30 p.m., wildlife personal training in a fully- $50 for siblings. Siblings conservation activists Meet equipped gym, to physiother- under nine months old are the Keepers will be on hand apy, therapeutic massage and free. The program is oper- at Governor’s Walk with osteopathy. ated by Achieve and Aspire their entourage of animals The clinic has moved (aspireandachieve.ca), and and reptiles (facebook. a number of times over is designed to bring parents, com/meetthekeepers). the years, from the former caregivers and their toddlers Their presence at the New Crichton Public School at 200 and babies into friendly con- Edinburgh Garage Sale last Crichton St. to 350 Crichton Photo by Louise Imbeault tact with seniors in 45-min- September was reportedly St. above the New Edinburgh Trainers Stuart Maskell (left) and Eduardo Avila are now running ute sessions of lively singing, a huge hit with residents, Pharmacy, and most recently, the Physical Therapy Institute on Durocher Street. play and interaction. and Rosal anticipates that to 268 Durocher St. just off Rosal reports that the local interest will be high in the Vanier Parkway. Through been hard at work this past appointment hours. For more program has strong appeal February, as families stroll all the changes, Pam has been month giving the gym a information or to book an for families who have no in the neighbourhood on the the driving force behind the facelift. They’ve removed a appointment, call the clinic at grandparents in the area, for Family Day holiday. Visit the operation, not only as the wall and added more than 613-740-0380. whom the residents come to Facebook page for details or anchor physiotherapist whose 200 square feet to the gym PTI’s gym hours are geared serve as “stand-in” grannies call Rosal to RSVP. skills are widely known to floor. They’ve also given the to accommodate all sched- and grandpas. And for the ‘You dream it, we build it’ regular clients, but also as the space a fresh paint job, and ules. The gym is open Monday seniors participating, it’s a inspiration for new programs, added raw wood to the walls through Friday from 7 a.m.–8 sheer joy to be in the company Before forming their business services and initiatives to and windows to warm up the p.m., and on Saturdays from of cuddly babies and small partnership in 2013, Chad address the needs of area resi- room. “We’ve been told that 8 a.m.–1 p.m. And “we’re children to boost their spirits Richardson and Lucas Zinn dents of all ages. it ‘feels like home’ now,” closer than you think,” says and bring their nurturing had been colleagues in the At the start of the New Year, says Stuart with satisfaction. Stuart, “only 900 metres from instincts to the fore. For construction industry for Pam stepped back from the Stuart and Eduardo plan to Metro Beechwood: that’s a information, contact program many years, collaborating operation of the PTI gym keep the focus at the gym on four-minute walk! Like to director Jesse Kahat-Taillon on commercial and residen- and fitness facilities. She has functional fitness, appropri- drive? No problem: we have at info@aspireandachieve. tial projects all over Ottawa. turned these over to train- ate to the 50+ demographic plenty of parking.” ca or 613-552-7355. Chad is a general contractor, er and Pilates expert Stuart they plan to serve. “We’ve For details, contact Stuart at On Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, while Lucas is a licensed car- Maskell and his new busi- purposely left the space wide [email protected] Rosal has arranged an after- penter. The two joined forces ness partner Eduardo Avila, open so there’s plenty of or call 613-796-3476. Better noon of love songs, featuring six years ago to bring their a long-time presence at PTI room to move around, and still, drop in at 268 Durocher a singalong to the accompa- complementary skills to bear where he served both as a per- you won’t feel packed in, or St. to have a look for your- niment of well-known local in the design-build market, sonal trainer and as a certified be tripping over unnecessary self. pianist Evelyn Greenberg. creating Zinn Richardson, a small company specializ- nutrition and wellness spe- equipment,” Stuart explains. Babies, pets and music at Wine, cheese and desserts ing in renovations, additions, cialist. Pam and her colleague Membership options at the Governor’s Walk will be served at the cel- Phil Tuer will continue to PTI gym will be flexible and ebration. Visit the Governor’s basements, home offices, provide local physiotherapy reasonably priced. Seniors’ Governor’s Walk activity kitchens, bathrooms and coordinator Rosal Yade Walk Facebook page for all services, and in Pam’s case, rates are the lowest in the the details. bedrooms, and exteriors. To to maintain her valuable ser- community at $45 per month, is loaded with energy and date, the majority of their enthusiasm at the start In keeping with her efforts vice of home visits to the and monthly rates for adults to draw community mem- projects have been located in housebound. and students have been low- of 2019, planning a lively the Glebe, Old Ottawa South schedule of events and to bers into residence life, Rosal Stuart and Eduardo have ered to $55 and $45, respec- stresses “we’re always look- and Old Ottawa East. They jumped into their new role tively. Family memberships engage the neighbourhood are now hoping to branch in the life of the residence. ing for pet visits if someone with enthusiasm, and are are now available, at $80 per Continued on page 12 actively developing plans month for a senior’s family “We want our home to be an for the PTI gym. After inten- and $100 per month for an extension of the community,” sive research into the fitness adult family, with lower rates says Rosal, noting that options in our area, Stuart for those purchasing three- or virtually all Governor’s Walk concludes: “there is some- six-month memberships. special events are open to thing missing for one spe- On the physiotherapy the public, and are listed on cific demographic. The Baby front, Pam will be offering the residence’s Facebook Boomers need somewhere to a 25-minute head and neck page: facebook.com/ go! A comfortable space for massage service for $45, GovernorsWalk. adults to work on realistic available for one month start- On Jan. 25, Robbie Burns fitness programs with real- ing Feb. 11. For those in busy, Day, Rosal organized a good istic prices. No loud music, stressful jobs, or chained to a old-fashioned, toe-tapping no pushy sales pitch – just computer each day, the com- ceilidh, when headliner Tom a clean, bright, welcoming fort and relief of a skillful McSwiggan entertained resi- facility with flexible pro- head and neck rub is beyond dents with a multi-instrument gramming and flexible pric- description. As Pam express- performance on fiddle, accor- ing.” es it, “it puts you at peace.” dion and harmonica. Rosal Stuart and Eduardo have She plans to offer flexible had first spotted Tom and his talents on her summer vis- Page 12 New Edinburgh News February 2019 posed project, and to decide pleted the third-floor slab, Malcolm Hunter; Giller Prize- whether a design is need- and construction is right on winning Washington Black by ed. Chad’s background as a schedule. We’re doing our Esi Edugyan; Becoming by licensed sales representative best to limit the disruption to Michelle Obama; The North in the real estate business is the community by keeping a Rising by Whit Fraser; and often helpful in this context, clean, organized site, and by Kingdom of the Blind by the as he is able to offer advice maintaining a respectful crew ever-popular Louise Penny. on how a renovation can add led by TLPI senior project Books on Beechwood is resale value to the client’s manager and partner Daniel delighted to report that the home. Warder.” Sales of the resi- first Titles@Table40 event Based on this first chat, dential units are strong, with of the New Year is coming up Chad and Lucas provide ball- more than 80 per cent sold, on Feb. 17, 5:30–8:30 p.m. park estimates free of charge, and only 10 units remaining. Former parliamentarian and and if the job is a go, they pre- There’s no news yet on the cabinet minister Monique pare a detailed, costed plan in commercial spaces in the new Bégin will be the guest of the following week or two. building and the renovated honour, discussing her new Further design details, mate- St. Charles Church, but nego- memoir Ladies, Upstairs! rials and the budget param- tiations are well underway. and sharing tales of her cos- eters are then nailed down at “We have some commitments mopolitan childhood and the next client meeting, when for space in the new build- trailblazing career as a politi- Zinn Richardson identifies an ing,” reports André, “and we cian. Tickets are on sale now, approximate start date, ide- continue to work with some so drop in at the store, or call Photo by Chad Richardson ally within the next couple of great, community-focused 613-742-5030. Zinn Richardson co-owner Lucas Zinn drops in at a job site after entrepreneurs for the church. hours. weeks. For more information and to see samples of their All in all, we’re really pleased out into neighbourhoods such ity control. While licensed work, visit zinnrichardson. with how the project is taking The New Edinburgh as ours: hence their recent trades such as electrical and com. For an appointment, call shape.” News warmly thanks 613-809-5089. appearance as welcome new plumbing are sub-contracted Titles@Table 40 returns our advertisers, both the out for Zinn Richardson’s advertisers in the NEN! SCM construction on Feb. 17 faithful and the new, for Chad and Lucas work with a projects, Chad maintains “a schedule Books on Beechwood was group of six employees, three small black book” to ensure “St. Charles is doing great!” hopping this Christmas, as their continued support of whom are licensed carpen- that these operations are car- says André Cloutier, local shoppers snapped up the of the community and ters. Both partners are heav- ried out to a high standard. Business Development bumper crop of new releas- of this newspaper. Your ily involved in all aspects of Their work with clients Director for The Lake es, along with items from their projects, and Chad notes entails a thorough prelimi- Partnership (TLPI), regard- the store’s eclectic gift col- support is essential in that sticking with a small nary consultation (60–90 ing recent progress on the lection. Topping the list of helping us share the news team has allowed them to minutes) to determine the St. Charles Market (SCM) seasonal bestsellers this year of local happenings! keep a close handle on qual- scope and objective of a pro- project. “Last week, we com- were The Trail Beckons by February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 13 modelled after TTC Riders News you may have missed in Toronto, an established transit advocacy organization which plays a leading role in public discussion of that city’s transit issues. It charges an annual membership fee, and has a Board of Directors, an active roster of volunteers, and a full-time staff member. Learn more about the Ottawa Transit Riders Group at ottawatransitriders@gmail. com; @OttTransitRider or facebook.com/ OttawaTransitRiders. –Jane Heintzman NECTAR to host art awards in spring The Ottawa Art Association Photo by Louise Imbeault announced its Spring Awards Show will take place at the NECTAR Gallery at 255 Fire at 100 Ivy Cres. at the University of Ottawa MacKay St. “We have booked No one was home when fire to create the Ottawa Transit space at the Nectar Gallery broke out at 100 Ivy Cres. on Riders Group. The group in New Edinburgh to both Dec. 16, 2018. Firefighters will be a citywide voice for hold a Spring Award Show arrived on the scene around those frustrated by a per- and use as a monthly space 5:30 a.m., and had the blaze ceived decline in OC Transpo to hang our art,” said OAA under control before 8:00 service. The groups’ major president Tashi Farmilo- a.m., according to the Ottawa concerns are bus delays and Marouf in the February Sun. Damage is estimated at cancellations; route chang- 2019 newsletter. “NECTAR $350,000 to the house, and es; rising fares; accessibil- will be an additional space $50,000 to the contents. The ity problems and the impact to the [Ottawa Little Theatre] family of four has since relo- of the LRT. A 25-member to show and potentially sell cated. organizing committee was our work in. If you wish to –Christina Leadlay formed at the workshop, and participate in the monthly is working toward a formal, hanging, you will have to Church gets new website founding meeting of Ottawa commit to sitting in the MacKay United Transit Riders in February. Gallery for three hrs per Church’s new website – In a Jan. 26 interview with month so that we can open to mackayunitedchurch.com CBC Radio, Vanier resident the public.” For details contact – is now up and running. Sam Boswell, co-founder of [email protected]. Bringing the site into the Ottawa Transit Riders (one –Christina Leadlay 21st-century provided of four groups that came summer employment for together for the workshop) Lisgar grad Emma Kirke stressed the importance of a Visit The Burgh who is now studying at collective effort to address Carleton University. Emma’s Online! issues by speaking with one For the most work on the site has given voice on behalf of regular it a youthful vibe: bright, transit users throughout the up-to-date news of the user-friendly and with lots of city. Ottawa Transit Riders neighbourhood links, it provides information Group is expected to be on all church activities and newedinburgh.ca community outreach. Learn about music programming: check out details of the Cham- ber Music series, the music and meditation program, the summer jazz series and other special concerts. Information includes ticket prices (if applicable) and where tickets can be obtained. Find out about programs offered by The MacKay Brainery. And, of course, the website also provides information on religious services in the sanctuary. There’s something for everyone at MacKay United! –Eleanor Dunn Ottawa Transit Riders Group In late January, close to 100 OC Transpo users gathered Page 14 New Edinburgh News February 2019 The future of 24 Sussex: doing nothing is not an option On Jan. 14, 2019 Aaron Wudrick wrote an op-ed for huffingtonpost.ca about the state of the prime minister’s official residence at 24 Sussex Dr. in New Edinburgh. He and heritage advo- cate Leslie Maitland spoke to CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning about the building on Jan. 15. NEN asked Leslie for a summary of her remarks, while Aaron gave permission to re-print his original op-ed. By Aaron Wudrick even the New York Times due to the exorbitant cost of Imagine your house was 150 took note of the absurdity of upkeep. It’s a tab that will years old and hadn’t seen the situation, describing the go on forever, and only grow major renovations in 50 years. dilapidated building as “unfit larger over time. Imagine it still had asbestos for a leader or anyone else.” A recent estimate by the in the walls — that are also A review of the historical National Capital Commission cracking in at least six spots record shows just how long put the cost of building a — and that there’s water spending taxpayer money new house at $38.5 million, damage throughout. Imagine on the PM’s residence has compared to $34.5 million ancient electrical wiring and been controversial: private to fix up the current build- deficient plumbing. Imagine donors financed the instal- ing. But imagine the kind of it being too hot in the sum- lation of a swimming pool new house that could be built mer, and too cold in the win- during Pierre Trudeau’s time; for even half that price. And ter. Imagine spending hun- the Progressive Conservative it’s not as if we’d be losing dreds of thousands of dol- Party of Canada paid for reno- a unique architectural gem, lars just to keep the heat and vations when Brian Mulroney either: Maureen McTeer, wife was the occupant. When Paul lights on, and the snow in the of former prime minister Martin lived there, the build- Joe Clark and an author of driveway shovelled. “A recent estimate… put the cost of building a new house at $38.5 million, compared to $34.5 million to fix up the current building. But imagine the kind of new house that could be built for even half that price.”

ing’s state of disrepair was a book on official residenc- Welcome to 24 Sussex the subject of a Rick Mercer es, describes the building as Dr., the official residence of skit where he accompanied “completely lacking in archi- Canada’s prime minister. Martin to a hardware store tectural value.” To be fair, 24 Sussex is to procure do-it-yourself sup- As to the cost, the sky can’t only where our prime min- plies. And Stephen Harper be the limit. But setting a rea- ister is supposed to live. simply ignored any and all sonable budget and holding a Understandably, Prime advice to fix the building. competitive bidding process, Minister Justin Trudeau has Generally speaking, fear of culminating in a fixed-price opted not to subject his young political fallout for waste- contract, could help ensure family to his crumbling child- ful spending can serve as an that taxpayers don’t get bull- hood home. Instead, he’s excellent deterrent to politi- dozed along the way. opted, for the time being cians with a tendency to play With bigger-than-promised at least, to live at Rideau fast and loose with taxpayer deficits and no sign of a bal- Cottage, located just down money, and it’s definitely anced budget any time soon, the street on the grounds of preferable to the alternative the Trudeau government the Governor General’s resi- of widespread public indif- hasn’t exactly been tight-fist- dence, Rideau Hall. ference. But when it comes to ed since coming to power and This temporary arrangement government buildings, there’s there’s a long list of areas may become a permanent one no getting around the fact that where they need to get spend- for the simple reason that putting off repairs just makes ing under control. But when it there are no plans to actually the final bill bigger in the comes to 24 Sussex, the can’s fix 24 Sussex. Trudeau him- long run. been kicked down the road self has been quite candid, What should be done, long enough, and the delay noting that “no prime minis- instead, is to build a new resi- is getting too expensive. It’s ter wants to spend a penny of dence at 24 Sussex. time to make a decision. taxpayer dollars on upkeep- Contrary to the prime min- Aaron Wudrick is the fed- ing that house” for fear of ister’s comments, we’re eral director of the Canadian public backlash. Recently, already paying for the house Taxpayers Federation. February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 15 It’s time to make the right decision about 24 Sussex Dr. By Leslie Maitland properties. But you would Why do we neglect our be wrong. Our special places nationally significant historic have no legislative protection sites? in Canada, and we are the Twenty-four Sussex Drive only G7 country to lack such has been the official home protection. National historic to Canada’s Prime Ministers sites and federally-designat- since 1951. Before that, prime ed heritage properties can be ministers were expected to demolished. fend for themselves. Since the So why do we neglect this initial improvements under- one in particular? The rea- taken when the Government son given is that no poli- of Canada acquired this prop- tician wants to be the one erty, no substantial upgrades to be seen feathering his/her have been made. own nest. That is such a silly Imagine neglecting your proposition, and presumes own home to such an extent. that Canadians are small- Roof, plumbing, wiring, insu- minded. I dispute that. And lation, kitchen: would you do this isn’t the prime minister’s that? Well, apparently, we house. It’s ours. Neglect costs have. Yes. We. It’s our house. money: deferred mainte- This isn’t just any home. nance always ends up costing It is a nationally significant more. Every day this building place that belongs to all stands neglected, each day Canadians. It is part of a suite the decision to move forward of buildings designed in the is deferred, is another day the Gothic Revival Style erected building rots and continues to at the time of Confederation. cost taxpayers in lost money 24 Sussex (built in 1867-68 and lost heritage. by lumber baron and member But there is a solution to of Parliament Joseph Merrill this. Why not strike an all- Currier), Earnscliffe (home to party committee, chaired by a Photo by Peter Coffman Canada’s first Prime Minister, respected, non-partisan indi- The government needs to decide what to do with 24 Sussex, regardless of whether it’s renovated or vidual – former Governor Sir John A. Macdonald), and replaced. the Parliament Buildings General David Johnston themselves are all part of an comes to mind – and come up some public access, and that through a public website. its rehabilitation? The White with a recommendation that elegant landscape of struc- is, yes, green, is very much Public access can be House has always benefited tures, located on one of the all political parties can live possible. This residence could addressed creatively. For a from private-sector support. with? And which the heads of most dramatic – and icon- be a showcase of innovative year after restoration, the You might think that 24 ic – landscapes in Canada all political parties might be design and heritage conserva- reception spaces of the house Sussex, in its neglected state, that speak to the founding prepared to live in. tion. The greenest building is could be open to the public. is an anomaly in the portfolio moments of our nation. It Leslie Maitland is past-pres- the one that is already there. It could even be open during of national historic sites and has been the setting for many ident and Vice-Chair of the You ask: but I’ll never see Doors Open Ottawa events. federally-designated heritage Board at Heritage Ottawa. political events, such as the it, so why should I care? Many ambassadorial resi-

“One could get creative about how the rehabilitation is funded. Might there not be a role for the private sector in its rehabilita- tion?” discussions on the constitu- It’s true that 24 Sussex does dences around town are. How tional reforms of 1981. For not have the public profile about an online tour, which these reasons, 24 Sussex was of the White House or 10 would reach all Canadians? declared a Classified Federal Downing Street. It isn’t open And one could get creative Heritage Building. to the public. Ten Downing about how the rehabilitation But isn’t it too far gone to St. isn’t open to the public is funded. Might there not be save, you ask? either; but you can visit it a role for the private sector in Good heritage conservation allows for buildings to be upgraded and to evolve over time. First, you identify what is historic – in this case, the exterior shell and the land- scape are considered the his- toric features – and then you design within those param- eters. An upgraded building, that is suitable for a family and for small entertainment events, and perhaps even Page 16 New Edinburgh News February 2019 four feet long, and can tip the scales at a hefty 24 lbs. As is typical in the bird world, the male of the species is the showier bird, For the Birds with handsome bronze-green iridescent plumage; dark By Jane Heintzman wings barred with white; and rusty-tipped tail feathers. Its most striking feature is its As I write in the bone-chilling matically) help them to con- featherless head and neck, cold of late January, it’s diffi- serve energy. And thanks to a which is covered with red, cult to imagine how our win- kind of instinctive foresight, blue or gray wattles or fleshy ter population of small song they work busily to fatten up lobes. The more subdued birds survives in such a harsh in the fall, caching away tasty female turkey has brown environment, with its cocktail morsels in tree bark crevices plumage with dark wing bars. of snow, ice, wind, Arctic or the crotches of trees, to be In winter, wild turkeys are temperatures and scanty food retrieved in winter when the Photo by Amy-Jane Lawes primarily vegetarian, foraging sources. But survive they do, pickings are slim. Blue Jay. the forest floor for acorns, nuts, seeds and berries. When through a variety of means. These hidden stores of food a keen spatial memory, and against the cold. Physiological adaptations may be scattered widely the snow cover is deep, they black-capped chickadees Rewarding though it is to subsist on hemlock buds, such as insulating plumage around the birds’ territory to are expressly adapted to watch a cluster of songbirds and nighttime hypothermia (a avoid having “all their eggs in evergreen ferns, mosses and this task. The hippocampus fluttering at a backyard feeder, burdock. They move around condition which allows their one basket” if predators come of their brains (the seat of we are often not the only tiny bodies cool down dra- along. Finding them requires largely by walking with an memory) enlarges by up to ones watching this cheerful unhurried, ambling gait, but 30 per cent in the winter, spectacle. Hidden in a nearby if the need arises (when our enabling them to retrieve far- tree or shrub, a stealthy dogs approach, for example), flung supplies, often using sharp-shinned hawk may be they are able both to run or visual cues such as distance lurking, ready to pounce on its to take off in flight. Males and direction from such unsuspecting prey at lightning tend to prefer to run, while landmarks as rocks and trees. speed. Unlike many larger females most often opt for In our neighbourhood, and raptors, which swoop down flight. in urban communities across from great heights to bag the continent, backyard their victims, the “sharpie” feeding stations play a crucial hunts closer to the ground, role in birds’ winter survival. striking at close range. About Much to my regret, we’ve 90 per cent of its diet consists been unable to keep our own of songbirds, including feeders stocked this winter American robins, warblers, because of the risk that our sparrows and thrushes. A dogs will plunder the seed (a busy backyard feeding station lose-lose scenario, as the birds is an open invitation to this would be cheated, and the opportunistic raptor. dogs would be violently ill!). Sharpies are relatively Happily, there are plenty of small, streamlined hawks. richly-stocked feeders around The male is not much larger the Burgh, where Northern than a blue jay, while the cardinals, black-capped female is about a third larger chickadees, white-breasted than her mate, comparable nuthatches, house finches, to a male Cooper’s hawk. American goldfinches, and Their backs and sides are Photo by Amy-Jane Lawes Photo by Mike Leveille downy woodpeckers are blue-gray; their breasts are Male evening grosbeak. Black-capped chickadee. regular visitors, fueling up marked by thin, horizontal, reddish orange bars; and This winter, we’ve had their square-tipped tails are numerous wild turkey barred by dark bands. We’ve encounters, and have encountered several sharpies frequently seen their tracks in this winter, all of them flying the snow along the Rockcliffe low on the hunt for prey. On Parkway. Once, we spotted one occasion, my husband a very large, stately male, spotted one diving into the strutting its stuff in the front euonymus shrub on our front garden of a house on Manor lawn. The bush was packed Avenue, and looking for all with sparrows sheltering from the world like a striking lawn the cold, and the surprise ornament! attack produced an explosion With the exception of of tiny, twittering escapees, sharp-shinned hawks and bolting for cover. wild turkeys, my own birding Talking turkey encounters have been limited Wild turkeys have been a this winter, confined largely regular presence in our com- to pileated and downy munity this winter, not only woodpeckers, common in the surrounding woods and ravens (including one in our open fields, but often in the backyard, sheltering from a middle of lawns and gardens. late January snow storm), You can’t miss these impos- American crows, Northern ing birds, which may be up to cardinals, white-breasted February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 17 tion. Thankfully, that practice has morphed into the more bird-friendly activity which continues today in urban and rural communities, large and small. On Dec. 16, 2018, more than 100 keen birders scoured the area within 12 miles of the Peace Tower, logging every bird they encountered. Preliminary results showed an above-average species count of 75, with highlights including yellow-bellied sapsuckers, rose-breasted grosbeaks, and record numbers of common ravens, white-breasted nuthatches and belted kingfishers. All of the eight winter finch species (pine- and evening Photo by Mike Leveille grosbeak; common redpoll; Male pine grosbeak. hoary redpoll; pine siskin; Photo by Amy-Jane Lawes purple finch; white-winged sampling the seed. Her other cast of avian characters, Black-backed woodpecker. crossbill; and red crossbill) winter visitors have includ- notably egrets, herons, ed wild turkeys, a barred orioles, sandpipers, nuthatches and of course, Count (CBC), which is one were spotted during the count, but in very small numbers. owl, a rough-legged hawk, kingfishers, pelicans, black-capped chickadees of some 2,000 local counts black-capped chickadees, hawks, parrots, frigate which are in abundance in all taking place across North Reports from our readers white-breasted nuthatches birds, hummingbirds and seasons. America. Principal CBC Val-des-Monts, Que. birder and numerous woodpeck- vultures. Around the region, however, organizer Bernie Ladouceur Amy-Jane Lawes reports a ers. Unlike previous win- Over at the Macoun Marsh the bird life reported by the has participated in nearly half banner year for both pine- ters, American goldfinches off St. Laurent Boulevard, Ottawa Field Naturalists of the 100 Christmas Bird and evening grosbeaks, both have virtually vanished from Mike Leveille reports that Club (OFNC) – ofnc.ca/ Counts in our area, marking of which she has encoun- Amy’s feeders. One highlight pine grosbeaks (one of the recent-bird-sightings – has his 47th consecutive count tered regularly on her winter was a beautiful black-back winter finch species) have been considerably more this season. The Bird Count walks. One intrepid female woodpecker, “so intent on been the only noteworthy diverse. Highlights reported actually has its roots in an evening grosbeak even ven- tapping away at his chosen avian visitor so far this winter. by the OFNC include red- annual Christmas Bird Hunt, tured to visit Amy’s backyard tree that I was able to spend Our British Columbia breasted-, pine- and evening an early 20th-century tradi- feeder, but flew off without 10 minutes watching him,” birding correspondent Vicki grosbeaks; common says Amy-Jane. Metcalfe reports that this redpolls; bohemian Back in New Edinburgh, year’s Victoria Christmas waxwings; snow buntings; on Alexander Street, the four Bird Count was a spectacular dark-eyed juncos; red- fully-stocked feeding stations success, with more than bellied-, black-backed and at Philip MacAdam’s Avian 270 counters in the field, pileated woodpeckers; Bistro were a hive of activity logging 144 species. This white-breasted nuthatches; this winter, with a familiar may have been the highest barred owls; winter- and lineup of regular visitors. tally in Canada (almost twice Carolina wrens; red These included Northern our local Ottawa-Gatineau crossbills; and hoary cardinals, black-capped total!) Overall, the Victoria redpolls. chickadees, American team spotted roughly 75,000 The OFNC has also reported goldfinches, house finches, birds, with new records set a number of surprising out- white-breasted nuthatches, for snow geese, greater of-season rarities in the area, downy woodpeckers, house white-fronted geese, including a ruby-crowned sparrows and (regrettably) cackling geese, gadwall, kinglet; Lincoln’s sparrows; pigeons. Philip was also lucky turkey vultures, common American tree sparrows and enough to spot a barred owl raven, rusty blackbirds and song sparrows. in Pine Hill Woods. swamp sparrows. Rarities Local bird count turns 100 In January, Philip headed spotted that day included This year marked the cen- to Costa Rica where he winter wren, palm warbler, tenary of the Ottawa- Photo by Amy-Jane Lawes was looking forward to Northern mockingbird and Gatineau Christmas Bird Female evening grosbeak. encountering a very different rusty blackbirds. Page 18 New Edinburgh News February 2019 School. The intent of the Meetings on school board budget and special education event is: • to provide a networking ratified at the end of March – million to replace windows and support opportunity for and lighting with energy-effi- in advance of the full budget parents of Spec Ed students; cient alternatives this year. – to allow staffing processes and, to proceed. The funds were to come from the provincial Cap-and-Trade • to identify where things On May 13, District Staff are working well and where Chris Ellis will present their recom- program, which has since been cancelled, and alternate improvements should be Public School Trustee, Zone 6 mended budget and on May sought. 29, the Board of Trustees will funds have not been provided. hear public delegations about In addition, the Ministry Collecting data on race of Education advised the the budget. Senior staff and trustees will OCDSB of changes to certain discuss the collection of Budget for 2019–2020 the Ottawa-Carleton District On May 14, I will hold education program grants, a zone meeting at Hillcrest racialized data at the Feb. School Year School Board (OCDSB) bud- commonly referred to as EPO High School about the bud- 4 Committee of the Whole get. The budget for Academic grants. EPO grants are tradi- meeting. Academic staffing makes up get. tionally used to fund targeted about 75 to 80 per cent of staffing for next year will be The OCDSB budgeted $5 Camille Williams-Taylor, programs or initiatives that the new OCDSB Director of align with Ministry priorities. Education, has said: “It’s not The funding usually involves just the nature of the identity an agreement with terms and of our students, but how it is conditions and annual report- that they respond to what the ing requirements; some are resources are that we provide. one-year, and some are multi- It also allows us to learn more year. on how we can differentiate In 2017–2018, the OCDSB the resources.” had approximately 59 EPO I look forward to getting the grants. While analysis con- information so we can better tinues at this time, staff can confirm that at least 12 agree- understand and address sys- ments totalling $888,000 will temic and institutional rac- not be funded through EPOs ism. this year. Strategic Plan 2019–2023 Special education The first two parts of the con- District Staff will propose a sultation on the new OCDSB plan for a Special Education Strategic Plan are finished Operational Review to the and data collected from the Board of Trustees, likely in online Thought Exchange March. I anticipate that it will survey was used in the be a comprehensive look at Focus Groups phase. In early how well the OCDSB is sup- February, Trustees and Senior porting students, including staff will meet to review the through Tiered Intervention, public input. In April, District Individual Education Plan Staff will present a draft (IEP), and the Identification, Strategic Plan to Trustees and Placement and Review the public. There will then be Committee (IPRC). opportunities for public feed- School Trustee Christine back. In June, Trustees will Boothby and I will be holding approve the final version of a Special Education forum on the Strategic Plan. Feb. 21 from 6:30–9 p.m. at You can reach Chris Ellis at Sir Guy Carleton Secondary schoolzone6.org. February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 19 Delightful traditions of New Year’s brunch and skating day

Photo by Matt DeWolfe Jan. 1 was a beautiful day for a horse-drawn carriage ride around the ‘Burgh.

By Matt DeWolfe, CCC the funding provided the City 3Cs aims to have the rinks chair of Ottawa through a Civic and Fieldhouse open week- The Crichton Community Events Funding Grant which days from 4–9p.m., Saturdays Council (3Cs) began 2019 helps to keep this event free. 11a.m.– 9p.m. and Sundays with another busy New Donations from many partici- 11a.m.–6p.m. Year’s Community Brunch. pants were gratefully received Hockey Day in New The mild, sunny day drew and support events like this at Edinburgh fell on a bitter- more than 200 neighbours to the Fieldhouse. ly cold January day, but we share in food, games, a magic While the Brunch crew was still had some hardy skaters show and horse-drawn wagon busy indoors, another group come out to the rink to enjoy rides. A small group of dedi- of neighbours gathered out- some shinny, a speed skat- cated volunteers put in many side to volunteer several ing contest, and free hotdogs hours behind the scenes to hours of labour in clearing and hot chocolate. Thanks to Photo by Jamie Kwong make this delightful tradition off the snowblower-resistant Sylvain Bélanger for serv- CCC volunteer Edwina Chittilappilly helps with the New Year’s ing up the hotdogs and to possible. crust of snow and freez- Day brunch. ing rain that had fallen on Manon desGroseilliers and Thanks to Edwina the rink surfaces overnight. Rebecca Lipman for running Chittilappilly (grant and Many thanks to this anony- the speed-skating contest. entertainment aficionado), mous team, coordinated on- Looking ahead to spring Roxie Clark (guru of games, the-fly by Joana Chelo, for on the 3Cs event calendar, baker of beans), Cathy helping to preserve the rinks we have Bike Day in New McConkey (head of the that day. It was a shining Edinburgh in the works for hams), Manon desGroseil- example of community spirit April (including an all-types- liers and Hope Celani (sau- to start the year. of-bikes consignment sale), sage chefs), Abby DeWolfe Special thanks as well and our annual Mother’s Day and Caroline Matt (purvey- also to our expert rink build- Plant Sale, and the Marathon ors of pancakes and kitchen ers: Steve and Sam Grabner, Cheering Station and Family captains), and our newest Sylvain Bélanger, Chris Barbecue in May. volunteer, Jamie Kwong, Straka, Joana Chelo, Tony Are you looking for a venue who helped with every- Stibral and family, Manon for a meeting, workshop or thing from setup to clean- desGroseilliers, André party? Although unavailable up. Thanks also to Adam Staudte, Caroline Matt and when the rinks are open, res- Hortop for the early morning Dave Arnold, our team of ervations for the Fieldhouse setup assistance, the Rideau- evening hosers, and to the six are still possible during the Rockcliffe Community high-school rink attendants winter, especially during Resource Centre for loan of for their countless hours in weekdays. The building’s their sound system, and Jerry building and maintaining the availability can be confirmed Turchyn for its delivery and rinks since early December. using the calendar found on setup. Last last but not least, We also appreciate the the 3Cs website: fieldhouse. thanks to our youngest vol- donation of pucks from the skedda.com. Rental fees are unteers, Zoya Thompson- Grainger family (we can $35 per hour, with a mini- Arnold, Anna Chedore and never have enough pucks, so mum of three hours. Not- Norah DeWolfe, for dressing if you have extras you would for-profit groups offering free Photo by Matt DeWolfe up the Fieldhouse on New like to donate, please drop community-oriented events Alistair and his dad braved the cold longer than anyone else did on Year’s Eve. them off at the Fieldhouse). to the public may book the Hockey Day, Jan. 19. The 3Cs greatly appreciates When the weather allows, the Fieldhouse for free. Page 20 New Edinburgh News February 2019 Kudos to our carriers The New Edinburgh News offers a sincere thank you to all the hardworking neighbours who volunteer with our distribution team, helping to deliver this newspaper to you five times a year. We appreciate all your time and efforts. Philip McAdam Julia Chandler and Jim Cindy Parkanyi Andrew and Sarah Fyfe DeFaye Louise Imbeault Isobel and Mark Bisby Liba Bender Robert Todd the Young-Martin family Roxan Clark and family Carol Milstone Carol and Peter Gusen Stephen Chappell Larry Doshen Mieke Vos and Pierre Trudel William Beddoe the VanderHorst-Kerr family the Mee family Susan Boyd Carolyn Brereton Christine Plouffe

Photo by Alexander McKenzie The steeple on St. John’s Lutheran church on Crichton Street. Learn more about Alex McKenzie’s photography on p. 28. February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 21 Burgh residents deserve say in park reinstatement plans Continued from page 1 about the role of Stanley Park out for Working Group- our community. Perhaps more express their views about sponsored notices around the significantly, we are open- neighbourhood, and please the park reinstatement plan. ing a conversation about the An open park forum, spon- future of nature at it is expe- feel free to contact us direct- sored by NECA, took place rienced at the park. By bring- ly. We are ready to welcome in October 2017, and the Park ing our community views new members to the working Queen Victoria St. Vision Working Group con- together as an action plan, the group, and always welcome tinues to welcome your ideas Park Vision Working Group your ideas, comments and and input towards the com- aims to promote optimal user munity vision plan. enjoyment of Stanley Park. concerns. The Park Vision Working But we cannot achieve our Nicole Poitras can be Group currently has three goals without your help. We reached at npalance3@hot- members: Co-chair Nicole would like to thank those of mail.com; George Anderson Poitras has lived in New you who have already shared Edinburgh since 2012. She your ideas, and we invite all at georgemanderson@gmail. was drawn to the neighbour- of you to join us in working com and Vicky Solan at hood because of its natural to improve the park. Look [email protected]. amenities, is a current user of and former dogwalker in Keefer St. Stanley Park, and will cry if one more tree is cut down in the park. George Anderson Stanley Ave. has long been involved in neighbourhood matters and is a daily dogwalker. Co-chair Vicky Solan loves the park, and shares her home with a family who splash, ski, skate and commute through the park. In the months to come, the working group will engage The CSST construction site (in red) is the area to be reinstated once the community in a dialogue the project is over. Page 22 New Edinburgh News February 2019 The international adventures of Jean Small By Ann Jackson handsome man with a great wait to start a family, explain- Last August, one of our resi- sense of humour. ing to him the rhythm method dents, who has called New Other memories include of birth control. Edinburgh Square home for the 1953 floods in the When John reluctantly nearly 15 years, reached the Netherlands; typhoons in retired to their home in Manor magical age of 100. Hong Kong; the 1968 riot- Park, it became the hub of What is it like to reach such ing in Paris (and concern well-attended parties and cel- an important milestone? You for her daughter and niece ebrations. Sadly, John passed must practically feel like a attending the Sorbonne at the away 15 years ago, short- walking, talking piece of his- time); being evacuated from ly before he and Jean were tory! Pakistan in 1970 due to the planning their move to New Jean Small was born in war with India; and, not least, Edinburgh. She subsequently Vermillion, Alberta on Aug. surviving China’s major moved in by herself and has 6, 1918, the second of four earthquake in 1971. In fear become one of Chartwell’s daughters to Edna and Ralph of earthquake aftershocks, all longest stay residents. McNeel. The family moved the Canadian staff and their On her 100th birthday this frequently, as Ralph worked families enjoyed the novelty past summer, Jean’s daugh- for the Bank of Commerce of a camping experience at ters put on a spectacular in a job which took them the embassy, sleeping on mat- party. Jean was beautifully to Alberta, Saskatchewan, tresses laid out on the floor, turned out for the occasion to Manitoba and Ontario. All with various cooks vying to greet longtime friends, resi- this moving may have stood produce the best meals. dents and family. And what a Jean in good stead for her Jean took on the challenges magnificent spread! future. of promoting the wellbeing It is so interesting to have a Jean graduated in 1941 from of young girls. She persuaded friend whose keen interest in the University of Western Photo courtesy Jean Small Ontario with an Honours Jean joined the Red Cross during WWII and has lived all over the Degree in English. She world as a diplomatic spouse. joined the Red Cross as an Occupational Therapist as her contribution to the Second Jean met John Small at a doors to the West in 1950, his World War. She was posted Christian students’ confer- hopes were to return some “overseas” to Newfoundland, ence, and they were married day. a territory yet to join Canada. on Aug. 3, 1946. John was That opportunity did come, Word is that when craft sup- born and grew up mostly in well on in his career. In 1971, plies were low, recuperating West China, the fourth child he returned as Canada’s sec- soldiers would exclaim “Oh to missionaries Lottie and ond ambassador to a new gee, Miss McNeel!” when Walter Small; she a nurse, embassy in Beijing. The she told them they would not and he a builder. John’s grasp family went on many post- be happy with their work the of Mandarin was good, and ings through the Department way it was, and to do it over! in spite of China closing its of Trade and Commerce (and later the Department of Foreign Affairs) to the Netherlands, Hong Kong, Pakistan (twice), France, China, England and, finally, Malaysia. Their four daughters, who are now in touch almost daily with their mother, nostalgi- cally recount these moves as adventures. They tell many tales of Jean’s resilience and sense of fun. While John was busy with Photo courtesy Jean Small affairs of state, Jean had her New Edinburgh resident Jean Small at her 100th birthday party challenges running a house- last August. hold that often included staff from different cultures. Duties and expectations as a head of a household staff member of life has allowed us, through mission’s wife included much the importance of educating her eyes, a window into liv- hosting and entertaining of girls – he had six daughters. ing history. We are lucky to dignitaries from home and When issues came up for the have such glimpses into the abroad, as well as respond- staff, either personal or finan- past. ing to invitations of all kinds. cial, Jean dealt with them Ann Jackson lives at the One of her favorites was herself. When learning that New Edinburgh Retirement Chou-en-lai, second in com- another staff member was Residence and is a regu- mand to Chairman Mao. She taking on a 15-year-old bride, lar contributor to the New describes him as a charming, she tried to persuade him to Edinburgh News. February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 23 Four candidates confirmed to run for vacant seat on City Council Continued from page 1 NEN would like to thank having already confirmed candidates having already Tobi Nussbaum for his sup- that they will run. confirmed that they will run. port of this newspaper and The New Edinburgh News of the community during his received confirmation from four years at City Hall. We Deadline for the Peter Heyck that he will run wish him all the best in his next issue of the again. Also confirming her career at the NCC. We also candidacy is Jamie Kwong, wish best of luck to all the New Edinburgh former Executive Director of candidates running to be the the Quartier Vanier Business next councillor for Ward 13, News: March 10 Improvement Area. Manor Rideau-Rockcliffe.candidates Park’s Penny Thompson has also confirmed that she will enter the race, having done so back in 2014 against Tobi. New Edinburgh resident Photo courtesy Peter Heyck Photo courtesy sparkottawa.ca Marc Dorgeville, a climate scientist and former volunteer bookkeeper for this newspa- per, is also vying to succeed Tobi. It is likely other can- didates will announce their intentions between now and nomination day, Mar. 1. The New Edinburgh Community Alliance and other local community asso- ciations will be organiz- ing a candidates’ debate in the course of the campaign (visit newedinburgh.ca for event details). And the New Photo courtesy Facebook Photo courtesy Jamie Kwong Edinburgh News will provide coverage of all the candidates Confirming they will run in the spring byelection are (clockwise in our April edition. from top left) Peter Heyck, Penny Thompson, Jamie Kwong and Marc Dorgeville. Page 24 New Edinburgh News February 2019 Keep warm and cozy in Quartier Vanier By Nathalie Carrier, execu- Mario’s Food Centre. tive director QVBIA • Plan a nice meal at home The winds are blowing and for friends with fixings from the snow is piling up – it’s Muckleston & Brockwell, winter in Quartier Vanier! Jacobsons Gourmet Here are our best tips for Concepts, FreshCo., or staying warm in the neigh- where you can choose from Mercado Latino. bourhood there this winter: Starbucks, the new Ministry As Valentine’s Day • Warm up inside one of of Coffee, SconeWitch or approaches, please don’t for- our amazing fitness facili- even a good old gas bar brew get such cozy and roman- ties. Whether you’re at Epic at the Shell station. tic QVBIA restaurants as Fitness, Anytime Fitness, • Warm up with some spicy Sutherland, Pizzaro’s, PTI Sports and Fitness or food: tacos at Ola Cocina, Yunan Fusion, Table 40 and the Goodlife at the Loblaws chicken from YKO Chicken, The Fraser Café, as well as on McArthur, there’s a pro- a spicy pizza from Louis’ our newest addition, Jasper, gram that will get you warmed Pizza or a hot soup at Pho La which is getting incredible up and feeling great. Express. reviews. • Grab a hot coffee or tea. • Curl up with a good book No need to leave the QV! Try out “coffee corner” on from Books on Beechwood Learn more about the Beechwood at MacKay, or a great graphic novel from QVBIA at vanierbia.blog.

Photo by Alexander McKenzie The Minto Bridges and John G. Diefenbaker Building on Green Island this winter. February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 25 Learn about free hospice programs By Pamela Keetch nection are core values for all Hospice at Home The Home Hospice Home Hospice Association Hospice at Home provides Association (HHA) National initiatives and programs. a 24-hour model of in-home Capital Region Chapter is The National Capital Region hospice care that includes holding a “Meet Us” drop-in Chapter was formed in August private professional care, event on Feb. 16 from 2–4 2018, and will be offering alternative therapies, spiritual p.m. at the Macdonald-Cartier the following programs to the and emotional counseling and Academy, 270 Crichton St. region at no cost: death doula support. The Board of Directors and The Bello Project Volunteers are a valued and volunteers will be on hand The Bello Project is a unique vital component of HHA’s to meet the community and program that provides in- programs and services provide information about the home pet care assistance which are offered in a “vil- programs that will be offered lage approach” to palliative for terminally ill pet clients, care. They are the heart and free of charge to support allowing them to remain their mission and vision: “As soul of the Home Hospice together sharing companion- Association family, and their a pillar in the dying com- ship and love when it is most munity within the National life experience, compassion needed. If needed, the Bello and talents greatly benefit Capital Region, our vision Project also helps with find- is to engage with and enrich those in need in the commu- ing a good and loving home nity. Volunteers are provided people’s lives. We believe for the pet when the time is in exploring and respecting with comprehensive training right in their owner’s illness and support, and assist with choices, and in providing the journey. dying and their loved ones such activities as in-home Pre- and Perinatal Hospice pet-care, event ambassador- a supportive, compassionate ship, knitting and crocheting environment throughout life- The Pre- and Perinatal items for babies born still, limiting illness, death and Hospice Program sup- and providing caregiving, bereavement.” ports those who experience companionship and practi- Home Hospice Association an infant or pregnancy loss cal assistance to clients and is a Canadian Registered throughout and after the loss. their loved ones. Members Charity that empowers com- It also assists parents expe- will answer questions and munities to provide quality riencing a spontaneous mis- provide details about our vol- end-of-life care and support carriage, medically required unteer opportunities. All are for anyone, of any age, at pregnancy termination or a welcome. any time, under any roof. baby either born not breath- For more information: Dignity, compassion and cul- ing or who will likely not live Photo by Louise Imbeault homehospiceassociation. The Rideau Falls, pictured during the spring thaw. turally sensitive human con- beyond 24 hours post-birth. com. Page 26 New Edinburgh News February 2019 Rediscover the folksongs of the Volga boatmen By Carolyn Bowker with bringing to light lesser- The next concert in the known works for new inter- MacKay United Church pretation. Concert Series will take place The concert will begin with on February 9 at 7:30 p.m., at Haydn’s quartet Opus 76, No. 39 Dufferin Rd. with a per- 1, from a set of his most formance entitled The Volga enduringly popular works featuring the Silflay String composed late in his life. It will be a lively, elegant start Quartet. to the evening, graced with The Silflay String Quartet a beautiful slow movement is well known to MacKay as well. In stark contrast is United audiences. It has been Shostakovich’s shortest quar- performing in MacKay’s tet, written in 1960 in memo- Chamber Music series yearly, ry of his wife Nina. She died with a couple of changes of suddenly in 1954 and, after musicians. For this concert, five years of mourning, he NACO’s Principal Violist was able to write this incred- Jethro Marks will be joining ibly powerful work. cellist Thaddeus Morden and The concert will end with violinists Mark Friedman and The Volga – one of the Leah Roseman. first string quartets by the The program on Feb. 9 will Russian composer Afanasiev. Photo by Fred Cattroll continue the Quartet’s tra- It is full of the folksongs Jethro Marks, principal violist with the National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO), will join the Silflay dition of blending sensitive of the Volga boatmen, but String Quartet on Feb. 9 at MacKay United Church. playing of familiar repertoire written with very interesting

cross-rhythms and lush har- Following the concert, there monies. The Volga enjoyed will be a reception for the some popularity in its time audience and performers to but has been neglected since have a chance to “compare – until now. “To go with the notes.” Shostakovich, I found this Once again, on Feb. 9 at wonderful unknown piece,” 7:30 p.m. come and hear The says Leah Roseman, First Volga with the Silflay String Violinist of the Silflay String Quartet, at MacKay United Quartet. “We played it on Church, corner Dufferin Canada Day in the new NAC Road and MacKay Street. lobby, and the audience really Tickets are $25 adults, $20 loved this piece. One person for seniors, $15 for students, told me she even came back and are available at Books and listened to the second on Beechwood, The Leading concert to hear it again!” Note, or at the door. February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 27 Black-and-white gives way to full colour at local gallery By Mary Ann Varley Elisabeth Arbuckle explores It is nice to make a fresh the theme with intricate pat- start in the new year. For our terns in her work. The flut- first exhibition of 2019 at tering wing of a bird or the the Crichton Street Gallery, leaves of a plant are creative- we have “Mainly Black and ly executed with brush and White,” which opened Jan. acrylic paint. 19. This theme explores a Mary Ann Varley explores variety of artistic possibili- this theme with pencil and ties. graphite drawings and mixed- Our two photographers, media pieces. The landscape Mary Pratte and Louise drawings have the surreal Tanguay, have a rich col- mood of solitude and silence. lection of black-and-white New York City is featured in works from their travels and the mixed media pieces. from close to home. Some Jennifer Anne Kelly has of these have a subtle hint selected glass pieces which of colour. Reflections at the include large presentation river’s edge or architectural bowls, plates and lanterns. details are included in the Her fused-glass jewellery photos. includes bracelets, pendants Pat Carbonneau’s paintings and earrings. She has a selec- are abstracts with a delicate tion of crowns created in an tonal range and just a hint of innovation workshop. golden colour. The “Mainly Black and Trees by Louise Tanguay.

White” continues until Feb. tion of glass works and paint- shows. We welcome requests 23. ings: “Antidote.” to meet, so just phone and we Next, “Colour Burst” will The gallery will continue will try to accommodate a transform our gallery to a col- to be open every Saturday. A visit. We look forward to see- lective rainbow for the month new initiative is to have the ing everyone in 2019. of March. We will welcome gallery open on various days The Crichton Street Gallery another guest visit from well- through the week. Watch for is located at 299 Crichton known local painter Sara the “Open Today” sign when- St. Learn more at thecrich- Mullen in April. Liam and ever one of the artists is either tonstreetgallery.ca, crichton- Jennifer Anne Kelly will fea- working on a new canvas or [email protected] or ture a mother-and-son exhibi- background for the upcoming call 613-299-0064.

Eiffel Tower by Mary Pratte. Photographs by Mary Pratte and Louise Tanguay are on display now until March at the Crichton Street Gallery. Page 28 New Edinburgh News February 2019 Alexander McKenzie has lived in New Edinburgh since 2013. When he’s not working at Sutherland bistro on Beechwood, Alex can be found exploring the neigh- bourhood with his camera. “You typically have to keep up a very fast pace when you work in a kitchen,” explains Alex. “This can be an exciting part of the job, but it can also lead to exhaustion. Taking pictures in and around New Edinburgh, on my way to and from work, has allowed me to slow down and take in the beauty of our little part of Ottawa. I’ve found taking, Part of the John G. Diefenbaker building. Photo by Alexander McKenzie editing, and sharing photos to be both calming and reward- ing.” Follow Alex’s photography on Twitter and Instagram @ photochefalex. Contact him at photochefalex@gmail. com.

The Rideau River’s Porter Island, at sunset. Photo by Alexander McKenzie February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 29 Elmwood Theatre’s next play questions truth and art By the Elmwood Cappies Great War would not be gone 2015 performance of The Team forever. Madwoman of Chaillot, No matter the location, nor Of course, not everyone 2016’s Les Belles Soeurs, and the situation, easy access to believed in the fairies, and a 2017’s Blue Stockings. information seems to be a play is nothing without con- Performances of The Light given, and the answer to any flict. Enter Winifred Douglas, Burns Blue run from Feb. question is at our fingertips. a zealous journalist who is 27–Mar. 2 at 7 p.m. and However, it is becoming not so easily convinced of March 2–3 at 2 p.m. Tickets increasingly clear that this the authenticity of the images ($25 adults; $20 students and accessibility comes at a cost. taking the country by storm. seniors) can be purchased at That cost is the ease with She is determined to reveal the school or by phone 613- which the truth can be dis- the truth behind the girls’ 749-676. Elmwood School is torted through all kinds of story and is perplexed when located at 261 Buena Vista her investigation leads to 21st-century technological Rd. wizardry. This results in a more questions than answers. kind of cynicism that makes As she probes deeper into the nothing real and everything secrets of the photographs, distorted. the audience is left with its If we travel back 100 or own questions about what is true and what is art. Photo by Karenna Boychuk so years, a similar kind of Elmwood Theatre is taking Elmwood student Alex Byrne portrays Elsie Wright in The Light wizardry was taking place, Burns Blue which opens Feb. 27. on this challenging question and the ensuing controversy in their upcoming production held many people’s fascina- of Semerciyan’s timely play. period with the colour palette trast to the woes of warfare. tion, especially as it provid- With a cast of more than 20 of blues, greys and purples, Our Cappies-award-winning ed a bit of respite from the students, plus a local Ottawa reflecting both the play’s title lighting and sound crew are events that were shaking up actor, this production is sure and illustrating the hardships working hard to evoke the the world. Photography was to strike a note with every- and hopes of early 20th- time period, and the student still relatively new, but it was one. At the heart of it all, century English society. At stage managers help to keep becoming more common- Grade 12 student Alex Byrne the same time, the costume props and the stage under place. Cameras were becom- takes on the part of Elsie team has worked carefully control. This production is a ing easier to handle and more Wright as she and her group to provide a glimpse into team effort, and everyone is and more people were taking of seven friends manoeuvre each character’s personal- very excited about opening up the hobby. The pictures their way through the loss of ity through the use of unique night. that were taken were real – many family members due designs. The hair and makeup Elmwood Theatre has what else could they be? to the Great War. In a world team has created a variety received many awards from The Light Burns Blue is of her own, Alexa Bothwell, of period-appropriate looks, the prestigious Canada an exploration of this very portraying Winifred Douglas, encapsulating the fantasti- Capital Cappies program, question. Playwright Silva attempts to make her mark cal essence of fairies in con- including Best Play for the Semerciyan has created a in a profession almost exclu- new text that reimagines an sively dominated by men. old tale, bringing to light Many months of hard work fresh ideas surrounding truth have gone into creating the and art. feel of the inter-war years, This story takes place in including lessons on early 1917 when much of the photography, cameras and Western world was reeling darkrooms as well as the his- from the horrors of the First tory of the time period from World War. Two young cous- Canadian artist and photogra- ins, Elsie Wright and Frances pher Paul Elter. Griffiths, enter the picture Director Angela Boychuk with their own pictures: pho- believes that students should tographs of fairies. For the be involved in all aspects of grieving public, these ethe- the production, both onstage real images were proof that and off. Props are built by the spiritual world existed. students during an extensive Many, including novelist and two-day workshop. As well, spiritualist Sir Arthur Conan all costumes are designed and Doyle, saw the photographs created by our student-run as a recognition that psychic Cappies award-winning cos- phenomena could be cap- tume team. For The Light tured. This fostered the hope Burns Blue, the costumes that the loved-ones lost in the are designed to suit the time Page 30 New Edinburgh News February 2019 Send event listing details to [email protected] Visit our website at newedinburgh.ca/events for the most EVENTS CALENDAR up-to-date listings. young refugee expected to their futures and choose a work, and to identify where Meeting at 255 MacKay St. FEBRUARY arrive in Ottawa soon. Silent postsecondary education pro- things are working well and 7:30 p.m. Everyone is wel- auction, cocktails and music gram. where improvements are come to the New Edinburgh Feb. 7 – Weekly Scrabble by the Jackson Miles Duo. Feb. 18 – Monkey Rock needed. Community Alliance’s game at 255 MacKay St. monthly board meeting. nectarcentregm@gmail. Feb. 11, 18 and 25 – Brahms Family Day Concert at Feb. 23 – Family constel- com; 613-745-2742. 2 p.m. Choir open rehearsals at Overflow Brewing Company, lations and genogram March 24 – Ottawa Choral workshop at NECTAR, 255 Starting Feb. 7, a group of Southminster United Church. 2477 Kaladar Ave. Tickets Society concert at St. MacKay St. 10a.m.–5p.m. Scrabble enthusiasts will 7–9:15 p.m. facebook.com/ at Eventbrite.ca $10. 11 a.m. Joseph’s Parish Church, 174 $100. Ambreen Ihsanullah meet for a friendly game of ottawabrahmschoir. Come and 3:30p.m. Monkey Rock Wilbrod St. 3–5 p.m. $10– presents two fabulous Family presents an evocative depth Scrabble. We plan to meet sing with us! Ottawa Brahms 48. ottawachoralsociety.com/ Community Choir welcomes Day shows. More room to approach to discovering your biweekly, but will do what- box-office; 613-725-2560. new singers. All voices invit- dance, fewer toes to step on. family ancestry/legacy and ever the group decides! Free The Ottawa Choral Society ed to join, especially tenors Great parking, full accessibil- releasing inherited family or with donation. and basses. Theme of our ity, plus food and drink. All traumas, limiting behaviours presents its major event of Feb. 9 – Governor General’s spring concert is “Rebirth” attendees over 12 months old and internal blocks. the choral season: St. John Passion by J.S. Bach, featur- Winter Celebration at (Brahms, Bach, John Rutter, require a ticket. Feb. 24 – How to Repair Rideau Hall, 1 Sussex Dr. etc.). ing tenor Asitha Tennekoon Feb. 18 – Bowling and Your Own Clothing at in the role of the Evangelist. gg.ca. 12:30–4 p.m. Free. MacKay United Church, 39 Feb. 11 – CCC meeting at the board games at the Centre Orchestra and symphonic Governor General Julie Francophone Vanier, 270 Dufferin Rd. 4–5 p.m. The New Edinburgh Fieldhouse, chorus conducted by Jean- Payette hosts a Winter 203 Stanley Ave. 7:30–9 p.m. Marier St. 1–4 p.m. RSVP MacKay Brainery welcomes Sébastien Vallée. Celebration, featuring winter newedinburgh.ca/ccc. The 613-744-4484; ndesrosiers. the owner of Sew-Jo’s, who sports (bring your skates) and Crichton Community Council [email protected]. will lead simple, yet effective March 27 – Lecture: samples of traditional foods meets the second Monday of Ottawa-Vanier MPP Nathalie lessons on how to mend both Nature’s Green is Golden from Nordic countries. Non- each month. All meetings are Des Rosiers and MP Mona cloth and knitted apparel. at the Ottawa Public Library, perishable donations for the open to the public. Fortier host a free Family Day Sunnyside Branch, 1049 Ottawa Food Bank and win- Feb. 27-Mar. 2 – The Light event featuring board games Bank St. 6:30–7:30 p.m. ter clothing for The Snowsuit Feb. 13 – Pre-budget con- Burns Blue at Elmwood upstairs in the Community Free. science.carleton.ca/sci- Fund are encouraged. sultation at Ottawa City Hall, School, 261 Buena Vista Jean Piggott Hall, 110 Laurier Room, and bowling in the on- Rd. 613-749-676. Tickets: ence-cafe. As part of Carleton Feb. 9 – The Volga Ave. W. 6:30 p.m. ottawa. site bowling alley. $25 adults; $20 students and University’s monthly Science Concert at Memorial Hall, ca. The city councillors for Feb. 19 – Heritage Day at seniors. 7 p.m. The students Café, Paul Villeneuve from 39 Dufferin Rd. 7:30 p.m. the urban wards including Jean Piggott Place, Ottawa of Elmwood School pres- the Department of Health $15–25. The MacKay United Rideau-Rockcliffe (Ward 13) City Hall, 110 Laurier Ave ent The Light Burns Blue, Sciences will speak on Concert Series presents the will hold a joint pre-budget W. Free. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. exploring questions of truth “Nature’s Green is Golden: Silflay String Quartet in consultation. heritageottawa.org. Heritage and technology in post-WWI The Health Benefits of Green The Volga, with music by England. Details, page 29. Feb. 16 - Home Hospice Ottawa presents Heritage Spaces in Canadian Cities.” Haydn, Shostakovich and Day. This year’s theme is Afanasiev. Tickets at Books Association “Meet Us” event at Macdonald-Cartier “Heritage: The Tie that MARCH APRIL on Beechwood or at the door. Binds,” celebrating the power Details, page 26. Academy, 270 Crichton St. 2–4 p.m. homehospiceas- of both tangible and intan- March 7 – Music and medi- April 8 – CCC meeting at the Feb. 10 – Feldenkrais sociation.com. The Home gible heritage to bring people tation at MacKay United together and create a sense Church, 39 Dufferin Rd. New Edinburgh Fieldhouse, Method of Somatic Exercise Hospice Association National 203 Stanley Ave. 7:30–9 p.m. at MacKay United Church, Capital Region invites you to of belonging. Featuring infor- Free. 7-8 p.m. Tuesdays until mational displays and more April 9, the sanctuary will be newedinburgh.ca/ccc. The 39 Dufferin Rd. 2–4 p.m. The meet its volunteers and Board Crichton Community Council MacKay Brainery presents than 45 exhibitors. open for quiet contemplation of Directors, to learn about meets the second Monday of Dr. Michaela Kreim, who and spiritual jazz music per- the programs and volunteer Feb. 19 – NECA Board each month. All meetings are will explain the history and formed by Rev. Peter Woods opportunities on offer in the Meeting at 255 MacKay open to the public. science of better connecting National Capital Region. St. 7:30 p.m. Join the New and guest musicians. brain with body for health, Details, page 25. Edinburgh Community March 18 – CCC meet- April 27 - Bike Day at the New Edinburgh Fieldhouse, followed by an introductory Feb. 17 – Career camp Alliance for its monthly board ing at the New Edinburgh class in this gentle-movement for teens at Coworkly, 261 meeting. Everyone welcome. Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley 203 Stanley Ave. 10a.m.- practice. Montreal Rd., #310. 10 a.m.– Feb. 21 – Special Education Ave. 7:30–9 p.m. newedin- 2 p.m. The Crichton Feb. 10 – Refugee 5 p.m. Tickets on Eventbrite. Forum at Sir Guy Carleton burgh.ca/ccc. The Crichton Community Council hosts its Sponsorship Fundraiser ca. $499. Many parents see Secondary School, 81-95 Community Council meets annual Bike Day. Bring your at One Up Beechwood, the value in helping their Centrepointe Dr. 6:30–9 p.m. the second Monday of each old bikes for the used bike 1 Beechwood Ave. 7 p.m. 15–19-year-olds prepare for Public School Trustees Chris month. All meetings are open sale, enjoy a group ride, dem- Tickets available on their futures, but are not sure Ellis and Christine Boothby to the public. onstrations, talks, food and a Eventbrite.ca. The Rideau where to start. Sparkpath host a Special Education March 19 – NECA Board bicycle safety course. Sponsorship Collective hosts Career Camp helps students forum. Parents of Spec Ed a fundraiser in support of a discover exciting options for students are invited to net-

RATES: $10, first 25 words; $5, each additional 25 words, payable on submission of ad. Public service ads (such as lost & found) free. Call Christina Leadlay, 613- 261-0442 or email [email protected]. Dog/Cat Walking And Sitting Your house plants are also safe with me! Emergency and regular daily walking. Puppy Experience. References. Liba Bender: 613-746-4884. February 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 31 MacKay United hosts …and nourishment for body and mind The volunteer-run group begin a March weekend? and take home a sourdough events to feed the soul… MacKay Brainery began On Mar. 24 from 2:00– starter. The cost for this class Quiet music and silent medi- a second year of non-prof- 4:30 p.m., expert nutrition- is $50. tation are food for the soul. it activities with January’s ist Corrie Rabbe will unravel Watch this space for great talk “Protecting Your Brain: the mysteries of what makes And that’s what’s on the events in April and May! Find Strategies to Reduce Your sourdough bread so remark- Lenten menu at MacKay us on Facebook: facebook. United Church. Risk of Dementia and Alzhei- able. In this interactive work- On Tuesday evenings, from mer’s.” Its calendar for 2019 shop, participants will learn com/MacKayBrainery. 7–8 p.m., starting Mar. 7 until offers a wonderful array of on the spot, enjoy a tasting, –Mira Mary Culham Apr. 9, MacKay’s sanctuary events in the neighbourhood will be open to all who desire at MacKay United Church’s a time of quiet contemplation Memorial Hall, 39 Dufferin interspersed with appropriate Rd. Unless otherwise noted, music in a welcoming space. tickets are $20 in advance MacKay’s minister, Peter through Eventbrite or mack- Woods, is an accomplished [email protected], or saxophonist, well-known in $25 at the door. Ottawa’s jazz community. He On Feb. 10 from 3–5 p.m. has a deep interest in the we present “Connecting places where jazz improvisa- Brain and Body for Health: tion meets spirituality. The Feldenkrais Method.” Mitchell Wright is MacKay’s German-trained expert lead musician, playing both Photo by Louise Imbeault Michaela Kreim will present piano and organ. In addi- Starting March 7, join MacKay a talk and a gentle introducto- tion to being a performer, United’s minister, Peter Woods, Mitchell is also a composer ry session that every adult can for some spiritual jazz improvi- manage and incorporate into whose works are emotionally sation. resonant. their days to improve their The duo has been leading balance, health and outlook. music-and-meditation events guest musicians on occasion. Salsa, merengue and bacha- in Ottawa for over a year. There is no charge to attend ta dance are back by popular They believe the healing and these music-and-meditation demand. Ottawa’s own Oscar playful quality of quiet music evenings, but freewill con- de Leon will teach a two-hour for the soul is at the heart of tributions will be gratefully dance lesson Mar. 8 from 7–9 all they create. received. p.m. Come alone or with a The series will also include –Eleanor Dunn friend. What better way to Page 32 New Edinburgh News February 2019 Syne” in the church. Some Congratulations to the three literally rang in the new year Rideau-Rockcliffe residents by pulling the ropes to ring among the recipients of the the church bells. School of Dance’s 2018– For the eighth consecutive 2019 awards, announced year, Gavin Murphy hosted Jan. 15. Alegra Yawadio Kumba received the School Durham University alumni of Dance 2018–2019 Award, and friends for his annual hol- Felix Benoy received the iday season party at Dunelm, 2018–2019 Norman McLaren his Union Street residence. Deadline: Mar. 10 [email protected] Award, and Rowan Mee There were a record 20 received the 2018–2019 Guy guests in attendance on Dec. Congratulations Glover Award. Well done! 15, with graduates ranging Best wishes to Ivy Crescent from the class of 1958 to a resident Liba Bender who 2008 alumnus. Any Durham celebrated her birthday on graduates who want to know Photo by Liba Bender Feb. 1. more about the local alumni Justin and his son Alistair A sold-out crowd of 120 chapter can contact Gavin at were among those who guests attended the New [email protected]. enjoyed the Hockey Day in Year’s Eve Gala at St New Edinburgh on Jan. 19. Bartholomew’s Church on Condolences MacKay Street. This dress- up affair featured gowns, Neighbours and dogwalkers dark suits and bling jewellery were saddened at the news – even masks! The evening began with a silent auction, that Olivia, the gentle giant glasses of Prosecco and a of a Rottweiler who lived wonderful concert keeping with Eileen Olexiuk of River Photo courtesy Bob Butler with the theme of the “Orient Lane, left us shortly before Express” featuring two vio- Christmas. She was a lovely Don and Roslyn Butler of Avon Lane are thrilled to announce linists from OrKidstra and lady with a steely determina- the marriage of their son Robert to Grace Park. The couple several professional singers, held two weddings: the first at Lansdowne Park on Oct. tion, best friend to Miston, including the singing Mountie 6, 2018 (followed by a large Thanksgiving dinner hosted and a familiar presence to Garth Hampson. MC Rob by the Butlers at St. Bart’s church hall); the second in late everyone in Stanley Park. She December in Busan, Korea. Rob and Grace had a traditional Clipperton conducted guests will be greatly missed. Korean wedding ceremony complete with formal Korean through the journey, and Tim Piper provided musical sup- dress and gift-giving to all senior family members, including Farewell Grace’s 98-year-old great grandmother. They honeymooned in port with some 1920s jazz favourites. The church hall Singapore and Malaysia. Congratulations! Thank you to Mabel who, Photo Louise Imbeault was transformed into a rail- Penny Thompson joined City way dining car for a delicious after 50 years running Councillor Tobi Nussbaum sit-down four-course dinner, Golden Star Chinese res- at his festive gathering at the followed by dancing (mostly taurant on Springfield Road, New Edinburgh Square on waltzes). At midnight, guests will be closing her business at Dec. 14, the day after news of welcomed 2019 with toasts the end of March. This iconic his NCC appointment. and a rousing “Auld Lang storefront will be missed!”

Photo by Jack Kavanagh The New Edinburgh Community Choir performed “Songs of Light and Peace” at St. John’s Lutheran Church on Crichton Street on Dec. 10. Josh Zentner-Barrett conducted both the adult and children’s choirs in this festive concert.

Photo courtesy Royal Oak Beechwood Friends and neighbours held a farewell party Jeff Smith (right) on Jan. 29 at One Up Beechwood. A farewell party took place Jan. 29 at One Up Beechwood for long-time community volun- teer Jeff Smith and his wife Maggie Butcher. Having lived in New Edinburgh for more than 30 years, Jeff has been a highly valued volunteer and leader on many local issues. He fought against the Vanier Parkway extension (which would have eliminated Stanley Park), and helped institute the park’s cycle and pedestrian paths, as well as recreational facilities such as the bas- ketball court. Jeff has tirelessly advocated for better project management and mitigation on the CSST project as well as making the neighbourhood safer through his work on NECA’s Traffic and Safety Committee. Jeff and Maggie raised their two children in New Edinburgh, and are frequently in Stanley Park with their dog, Bentley. We thank Jeff for his tireless efforts in help- Photo by Catherine Lindquist ing make New Edinburgh a great neighbourhood, and wish him and Maggie well in their new A trio of cross-country skiers was spotted on Crichton Street, taking life closer to family in the outskirts of Ottawa. Thank you to the Royal Oak Pub on Beechwood advantage of January’s record snowfall. for providing a great venue.