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Our offi ce is open during the pandemic for phone and video consultations for your long term disability denials, and accidents. We continue to pursue legal claims. Th ere are no fees until you successfully resolve you case. Call today for a fee no-obligation consultation. Call us today. 613-599-3535 or email at [email protected] Your STITTSVILLE CommunityVoice & RICHMOND September 3, 2020 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 3 No. 17 Growth should pay for growth, says councillor BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI AND JOHN CURRY
Stittsville coun. Glen Gower represents one of the fastest growing wards in the city. One of the questions he hears most often is: “Can’t we just stop the growth?” That’s what he and his policy director Véronique Bergeron addressed recently in the second installment of a new video series that looks at planning and decision- making in Stittsville. A sampling of the com- ments the councillor often hears whenever there is a development application are typical to those asked about during a recent re- zoning application in the Fernbank area. An outdoor chat What about not allowing more housing development John Curry photo until commercial develop- Mayor Jim Watson (left) makes a point as he chats with Quitters Coffee owner Kathleen Edwards (centre) and Stittsville ward coun. Glen Gower (right) in a ment starts? stopover at Quitters’ outdoor patio on Friday, Aug. 28. The mayor and councillor toured a number of Stittsville businesses during the morning, talking with owners about how COVID-19 had impacted their businesses and hearing their plans going forward. Notice Kathleen Edwards’ recently released album “Total PLEASE SEE GROWTH, PAGE 15 Freedom” on the table (foreground, left) which she autographed and presented to the mayor. Contact information (613) 692-3331 [email protected] www.PierreMP.ca
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Submitted This is an example of the townhouse units being planned for the subdivision proposed by Claridge Homes for 1981 Maple Grove Road. All ladies Public meeting coming up $ for Maple Grove subdivision clothingbuy 3 ladies clothing get 1 free!!! BY JOHN CURRY hectare site immediately park in the subdivison’s buy 3 ladies swimsuits, north of Maple Grove northeast corner. All ladies A subdivision which Road. It will be bordered The northern boundary $ will border the future on the west by the future of the new subdivision will swimsuits get 201 free!!! northward extension of extension of Stittsville be the future east-west 25 Stittsville Main Street is Main Street, which cur- Kanata West Main Street. AALLLLargearLgeL QQuantities uMMEN’SanEtitNies’ ofoSf SSmall SHIRTSSmaHll IaandnRd T55XLXSL + ssmall 66XLXmL +a 77XLlXLl ttoo 7 XXLL now in the planning stages. rently dead ends at Maple A virtual public meeting $ This proposed subdivi- Grove. will be on Monday, Sept. 14 ALL STORE RACKING & HANGERS FOR SALE! sion by Claridge Homes is The mix of housing will at 4 p.m. via Zoom. E-mail 5 identified as 1981 Maple include 57 singles, 101 glengower.ca for details on Grove Road. townhomes and 38 back- how to connect. It will include 196 hous- to-back townhomes. There OPEN DAILY 10 – 4 PM (Covid precautions in place) ing units on a nearly eight will also be a 0.68 hectare [email protected]
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Professional Corporation AdamMillerKelly Lawyers Providing legal services to Kanata-Stittsville and surrounding areas for more than 30 years. Mary Miller Jennifer Gaspar Robert Pacan Real Estate | Mortgages | Wills & Estates | Small Business Matters Submitted This rendering shows the expansion of Wellings of Stittsville when all three next phases Gateway Business Park | 300 March Rd., Suite 601, Kanata, ON K2K 2E2 are built out. Part of the existing Wellings of Stittsville building can be seen in the upper Phone: 613-592-6290 | amk-law.ca right corner. Hazeldean Road is in the foreground. Phase two of Wellings of Stittsville is the L-shaped six-storey building at the right front of the rendering. Phase three is the L-shaped building at the front left while phase four is the building at the rear. Wellings of Stittsville is expanding KING’S BY JOHN CURRY construction in the spring. The planned expansion addresses unprec- RRichmondichmond VVillageillage MMarketplacearketplace Wellings of Stittsville is doing well. edented demand for units. So well the senior apartment complex on The tower will have from 120 to 140 apart- Hazeldean Road is planning to expand. ment units, many one bedroom and one FFresh...resh... FFast...ast... FFriendlyriendly A site plan application submitted with the bedroom with den units. The ground floor city shows plans for a six-storey structure will feature retail uses with the apartments fronting on Hazeldean immediately west in the other five storeys of the building. 6613-838-725513-838-7255 of the existing structure. Nautical Lands Group hopes to start PLEASE SEE WELLINGS, PAGE 8 55911911 PPertherth SSt.,t., RRichmondichmond
COVID-19 CARLETON RESOURCE PAGE: NEWS FROM QUEEN’S PARK GOLDIEMPP.CA/COVID-19 ONTARIO RELEASES COVID-19 Key elements of the guidance document followed, so parents will know if a student Th e health and well-being of the MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR SCHOOLS explain: or staff member in a school tests positive for • Th e role of school boards and schools: COVID-19; residents of Carleton, Ottawa & As part of Ontario’s plan for students to keeping communities informed by creating • School boards will be required to work closely Ontario is my top priority. Please visit safely return to the classroom in September, a COVID-19 advisory section on both the with public health units to communicate my website for the latest information the government has released the Operational board and school’s websites; updates in real time and determine whether & updates from the Government Guidance: COVID-19 Management • Th e role of local public health units: leading a class or school must be closed; of Ontario, as well as information in Schools document. Th is guide was developed case and contact tracing activities, declaring • Led by Ontario Public Health, the government regarding upcoming virtual town hall in consultation with public health experts, outbreaks and directing closure of classrooms intends to surveillance test asymptomatic meetings & public consultations. including Ontario’s Chief Medical Offi cer of or schools where necessary; secondary students in schools. Health, and aims to help schools identify and • Th e critical role of parents: screening their On top of hiring more public health nurses isolate COVID-19 cases, reduce the spread of children every day before they go to school for schools, education staff will have completed Recent updates include: COVID-19 in schools, and prevent and minimize and keeping them home if they are ill; rigorous professional development on health and • Ontario expanding youth training outbreaks. • Appropriate steps to take when a student or safety. programs to promote the skilled In addition, Dr. Dirk Huyer, who was staff member tests positive for COVID-19, As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to trades; recently the Executive Lead for the COVID-19 including notifying the school community evolve, the guidance document will help support • Additional fund enhance Ontario’s Testing Approach at the Command Table and while respecting individual privacy; and parents and schools as they continue to work robust back-to-school plan; is the Chief Coroner for Ontario, will serve as • Protocols to trigger various levels of public together during these unprecedented times. 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Th e Chief Medical Offi cer of Health processors become more innovative Th e Premier, the Minister of Education, the is also issuing an additional public health OFFICE NOTICE: 30-6179 Perth St, and competitive; and Chief Medical Offi cer of Health, and Dr. Dirk guidance, COVID-19 Guidance: School In an eff ort to contain the COVID-19 virus, • Ontario expands indoor capacity Huyer provided the details of the plan on August Outbreak Management, for medical offi cers of our Constituency Offi ce went virtual on March Richmond, ON 26. health and public health units to support their 16, 2020. Our location will remain closed until for meeting and event facilities Th e guidance document will help school eff orts in investigating cases, outbreaks, and further notice. We are still open & working K0A 2ZO boards and school authorities consistently suspected outbreaks in school settings. during regular offi ce hours to answer your calls If you are providing services/resources implement prevention measures, maintain & emails. If you require assistance on any matter, to the community and would like accurate records of staff , students and visitors, Th e new guidance includes the following: please contact me at any time. It’s why I’m here. your information included on this work with their local public health units, and take • A protocol has been developed to deal with Even if it’s not a provincial issue, I’ll make sure to 613-838-4425 community resource page, please fi ll appropriate action when staff , students, or visitors students who become ill while they are at connect you with the proper offi ce. school, including isolation, and providing out the contact form on my website. become ill during the school day. It includes 1-833-779-6821 detailed instructions for a variety of diff erent personal protective equipment to the ill - Goldie - Goldie scenarios. It also outlines recommendations for student and staff attending to them; Your voice at Queen’s Park goldiempp.ca what parents should do to support their children. • A clear communications process will be 4 September 3, 2020 - Community Voice EDITORIAL Time to follow suit The provincial financial has signalled more money offer on-demand services. provincial increases in bailout to municipalities is could be on the way. A task force has been taxes required to cover the a good start, but only goes But the second phase of formed under the leader- costs of the pandemic. part way to filling the deep funding won’t be a blank ship of the city treasurer Everyone will have to hole the city finds itself in. cheque looking at additional bud- tighten their respective The combined additional The city will have to sub- get reduction measures in belts. funding by the province of mit an application for the event the city doesn’t re- The city cannot run defi- $124 million represents just Phase 2 funding by the ceive the second round of cits by provincial law. It two-thirds of the projected end of October outlining provincial funding to close means our elected rep- shortfall of $192 million for expenses tied to COVID- the gap heading into 2021. resentatives will have to the fiscal year 2020. 19 operating costs. In other words, finance make some hard deci- Of this amount $75 mil- For OC Transpo, which staff are trying to build sions affecting ongoing lion is for the deep drop in has seen a steep decline a safety net should the operations. transit revenue, just half of in fare revenue, and other expected remaining Other municipalities the anticipated year-end transit agencies in the prov- one-third shortfall not across this country have loss for OC Transpo. ince, additional financial be covered by the upper bitten the bullet and laid off The balance is to cover relief comes with a caveat. level of government. City full-time staff temporarily, COVID-19 operating costs The provincial govern- council is missing a major notably bus operators – ex- and other budget pressures ment has mandated that piece of the puzzle when it cept Ottawa. for 2020. the city will have to con- sits down to craft the 2021 This council needs to The Ford government has sider replacing some of budget, which is due in 120 take the blinders off and recognized some munici- their least-used bus routes days. start talking tough with its palities like our capital city with private short-haul pri- Be prepared for tax in- unions that the status quo have experienced greater vate services – potentially creases as well reductions isn’t an option going for- financial impacts as a re- through partnerships with in services. This will be in ward. A hiring pause will sult of the pandemic and companies like Uber that addition to the federal and not be enough. Trustee report: Staggered start, distance learning, federal funding and their parents. students in the kindergarten establishing online classes there is no mandate. retaining school bus drivers, As for the rollout of the to grade eight levels. This in- has been an even greater The federal government helping offset an expected staggered start, all kinder- volves about 450 teaching challenge with over 3,500 has announced funding to and feared shortage. garten and grade one to staff working from schools, students opting for distance help schools re-open. The The province has now is- three students will return on providing face-to-face learning. Not only do over OCSB will be receiving about sued its long-awaited out- Tuesday, Sept. 8 as will grade learning for the students. 400 online classes have to be $4 million dollars. break management in seven students. Students in Just getting this virtual created but this has meant The board will be able to schools guidance. This will grades 4 to 6 will return on school up and running in that all of the timetables for address some class size is- now be incorporated into Wednesday, Sept. 9 along only a couple of weeks is a the in-person schooling sues with this extra funding. the protocols and proce- with grade eight students. monumental task. Every el- have had to be re-done as Other areas where the fund- dures at each school. Cohort A of Grade 9 to 12 stu- ementary school in the sys- well. Usually creating such ing can be applied include A key to preventing out- dents will return on Monday, tem is affected in some way. timetables takes about three health and safety, custodi- breaks in the first place is Sept. 14 while Cohort B will One victim of establish- months. This has had to be ans, ventilation, transporta- the role of parents. They are BY JOHN CURRY begin on Tuesday, Sept. 15. ing this online schooling, at done in a couple of weeks. tion, administration staff for being asked to examine their Trustee for the Ottawa Catholic Yellow school buses will not least in the short term, is the There has been a lot of con- distance learning and men- child each morning at home School Board be running until Monday, French Immersion program. cern about whether masks tal health in special educa- and if the child shows any Sept. 14. There are just not enough should be mandatory for tion. It is particularly good symptoms of sickness, the The Ottawa Catholic One of the biggest chal- French language teachers to students in kindergarten to see some of the funds child should be kept at home School Board (OCSB) is im- lenges arose from the large provide French Immersion to Grade 3. The OCSB has earmarked for transporta- and not go to school that day. plementing a staggered start number of students who instruction for both the in- adhered to the advice of the tion because the existing John Curry is the Ottawa to the school year.Your All grades will be participating in dis- school and online programs.KANATA public health profession- funding was not going to be Catholic School Board are starting on or after Sept. tance learning rather than This situation relatedWEST to CARLETON als such as Dr. Vera Etches enough to provide the bus- trustee for Zone One which 8. TheCommunity exception is the orien- in-person schooling. The online learning will beOTTAWA ad- SOUTHof Ottawa Public Health. sing required. covers West Carleton- tation visits on Sept. Your3 and Community 4 virtual Newspaper learning programVoice has dressed going forward. This means that masks are In addition, the funds March, Stittsville, Rideau- for kindergarten students to accommodate over 7,500 At the high school level, strongly recommended but will help in recruiting and Goulbourn and Osgoode.
Your KANATA Publisher & Managing Editor...... Michael Wollock ext. 107 Editor...... Pat Uguccioni ext. 108 STITTSVILLE & RICHMOND Reporters...... Erin McCracken ext. 106 WEST CARLETON Community Anil Jhalli ext. 105 Your Community Newspaper Voice John Curry 613-458-6423 Advertising...... Barry Silverman 613-862-5970 Published by Ottawa Community Voice Publishing Company Inc., © Entire content of this newspaper Mike Stoodley 613-858-4895 613-45VOICE (458-6423), Suite 114, 4043 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K2K 2A4 is Copyrighted September 3, 2020 Mita Patel 647-655-3691 News Community Voice - September 3, 2020 5 COUNCILLOR GLEN’S STITTSVILLE UPDATE Amberwood It’s Let’s Bike Month of subdivision. Claridge Homes (Maple September is Let’s Bike Month, and to Grove) Inc., is proposing to develop a 196 Scott Moffatt thanks front help get things going, we’re hosting a vir- unit subdivision comprised of 57 single-de- tual workshop on Friday, September 4 from Councillor tached dwellings, 101 townhomes, 38 back- line workers 1pm-2pm, along with EnviroCentre. Visit to-back townhomes and a 0.68 hectare par- Rideau-Goulbourn glengower.ca to register. kette. Visit glengower.ca for for more info. BY JOHN CURRY Delivered by an experienced cyclist, this Ward 21 workshop will provide tips on incorporat- Foundation repairs for the The signs said it all. ing cycling into their everyday lives. You’ll Bradley-Craig barn “Thank You,” learn helpful hints, rules of the road, and Richcraft will be doing restoration work Last week, residents adjacent to the Western Develop- “Amberwood Salutes advice on choosing a route to your destina- on the foundation wall of the Bradley-Craig ment Lands received a notifi cation of a new development You” and “QCH Heroes. tion. This workshop is intended for people barn on Hazeldean Road. The workplan application for 6295, part of 6335, 6363, 6409 Perth Thanks!” of all ages and cycling abilities. has been reviewed and approved by the Street, part of 6379 Franktown Road, and 6305 Ottawa These were but some City’s heritage department, and follows on Mandatory mask update Street. A Plan of Subdivision and Zoning By-law Amend- of the messages found from stabilization work that was completed To help limit the spread of COVID-19 as ment application to accommodate the development of a on home-made signs last summer and fall. schools and businesses reopen, City Coun- 554-unit residential subdivision which includes a mix of de- on display around the cil extended, until the end of October, the Back to school traffic safety tached and multiple attached dwelling units was submitted Amberwood Golf and I encourage parents to let their kids walk, temporary by-law that makes masks man- and circulated for comment. Country Club and beyond bike, or bus to school, instead of driving datory in indoor public spaces. Masks are on Saturday, Aug. 15. them this fall. For reference, given the term Western Development They were all part of a also mandatory in the common areas of Even in a regular school year, roads near Lands is over a dozen years old, these are the lands west Front Line Heroes Day condos and apartment buildings. Council schools in our community can get congest- of the existing built up area of Richmond where Caivan is hosted by the golf club can extend the temporary by-law again at a ed during drop-off and pick-up times, cre- currently building their fi rst phase. Over twelve years ago, and the Amberwood com- future meeting. ating an unsafe situation for all road users. most of these lands were optioned for purchase by Mat- munity. It was held to hon- COVID-19 web page for If you absolutely need to drive your child tamy Homes. Since then, options lapsed, ownership of the our and thank heroes from back-to-school to school, consider parking away from the lands has varied, and plans changed. Mattamy still owns the Queensway Carleton Ottawa Public Health has launched a school site and walking part of the way. a portion of the land and has a yet to be approved plan Hospital for their tireless new webpage that includes information Ottawa Police and Safer Roads Ottawa of subdivision. Caivan and Metric Homes are currently efforts and work through and resources for parents at ottawapubli- will be launching more education and en- building a 750 unit project and it is Caivan that has now the COVID-19 crisis. chealth.ca/SchoolsCOVID19. forcement focused on school zone safety as acquired the remaining parcels of land, namely the small More than 100 golfers This webpage includes school reopen- we approach the start of the school year. sliver of land adjacent to Richmond Oaks, the lands around took part. After the four- ing plans; health promotion and disease the Richmond BMR location and the lands backing onto somes had completed Share your feedback prevention measures; mental wellness sup- Queen Charlotte and Ottawa Streets to the south. their complimentary nine Check out engage.ottawa.ca to share ports; partner resources; and much more. holes, they were able to your feedback and opinions on a number It is one application but really three separate parts enjoy a lunch at the ALE Register for Cleaning the Capital of City initiatives. Current feedback topics: based on the above parcels of land. Restaurant patio. After a springtime hiatus due to the • Anti-racism and ethnocultural rela- Breaking down the application for 554 units, they The signs welcoming and COVID-19 pandemic, Ottawa’s 2020 GLAD tions initiatives. include approximately 196 detached and 358 townhouse thanking these front line Cleaning the Capital Program returns for • The new Official Plan and 15-minute units. The proposed development also includes a new park workers were displayed at the fall campaign, from September 15 to neighbourhoods. and a pathway/walkway system. The accompanying Zon- the tee boxes and around October 15. • Solid Waste Master Plan and changes to the practice putting green, ing By-law Amendment will accommodate the proposed Visit ottawa.ca/clean to register your waste collection. practice area, parking development by changing the zoning of the Subject Prop- cleanup. Choose your own project site and • Ottawa Ward Boundary review, in- lot and clubhouse area. erties from Development Reserve (DR1) to appropriate site indicate the cleanup supplies that you cluding proposed changes to the Stittsville There were signs along need. Select a location, such as a park, ra- boundary. specifi c Village Residential, and Parks and Open Space streets leading to the vine, shoreline, bus stop or pathway – any zones. Final zoning will not be considered by the Agricul- clubhouse and signage at Get in touch! public area that requires litter pickup or tural and Rural Affairs Committee until the subdivision has the Amberwood Village Our ward office at CARDELREC–Goul- graffiti removal. received draft approval. sign at the Springbrook bourn remains closed due to COVID-19, This represents a signifi cant change over previous Road entrance to the SEPT 14: Public meeting for 1981 but my team and I are working every day applications where the plan for the Queen Charlotte/ community. Maple Grove to answer your questions and connect res- Ottawa Street portion was a stormwater pond. That will be The pickleball/tennis The City will hold a Public Meeting on idents with the resources you need. Please homes in this plan. There will be ample time for comment courts at Amberwood Monday, September 14 from 4pm to 5:30pm email me at [email protected] or and a public meeting will be held. We will need to fi gure were also made available through Zoom to discuss a proposed plan leave a voicemail at 613-580-2476. out how best to do that given COVID-19. Aside from these for use by family members specifi c parcels, there is no other works planned. Contrary of the front line workers during this “Heroes Day.” GLEN GOWER to rumours, Queen Charlotte and Martin Streets will NOT City Councillor, Stittsville be extended. If you have any questions on this fi le, please Representatives of both do not hesitate to contact me directly. the Amberwood Village We’re here to help! Contact Glen and his team Recreation Association with your questions or feedback. and the Amberwood Village Golf and Country CALL: 613-580-2476 If you have any comments, questions or concerns, please feel Club were on hand for the EMAIL: [email protected] free to email me at [email protected] or contact me event. WEB: glengower.ca by phone at 613-580-2491. For information on FACEBOOK: facebook.com/councillorglen Rideau-Goulbourn issues, please visit RideauGoulbourn.ca. PLEASE SEE THANKS, PAGE 8 TWITTER/INSTAGRAM: @councillorglen 6 September 3, 2020 - Community Voice News Talking about racism in the community BY JOHN CURRY community. Among the suggestions One way to combat anti- by the panelists about how black racism in the commu- to move forward in the nity is to talk about it. Stittsville and Kanata com- And that’s just what hap- munity was education and pened in an online webi- more specifically history and nar discussion “Let’s Move talking about the slavery that Forward – Anti-Black Racism did exist in Canada. in the Kanata-Stittsville John Curry photo “I think that is maybe Community” on Aug. 18. Marie-Ange Massunken Ahinful where it begins, education,” Set up as a panel discus- said Houron, adding that so- sion, it was presented by Black Canadians, business lutions can be found follow- Leading Ladies Canada, persons Roberte (Bobbie) ing such education. a not-for-profit organiza- Lamour and Arnold Lamour agreed. “For me, tion which works to em- Nzembela, and Cassandra education is key,” she said, WE ARE NOW OPEN! power black women and Auguste-Rene and Stittsville adding that children who youth, along with Ottawa resident Marie-Ange learn about anti-black rac- city councilors Glen Gower Massunken Ahinful of ism can end up changing of Stittsville, Jenna Sudds Leading Ladies Canada. their parents’ views. of Kanata North and Allan Each panelist provided Another suggestion was ALL OUR STAFF HAVE BEEN Hubley of Kanata South. some biographical back- for there to be more events Panelists shared their ex- ground as well as examples in the community involving periences of racial inequali- from their own lives where the black community so that COVID-TRAINED TO KEEP ties in their lives and offered anti-black or systemic rac- the wider community can be their views on how to move ism had occurred. This exposed to these different forward as a community. included name calling at cultures in the area. OUR CUSTOMERS SAFE These panelists included school, workplace discrim- It was agreed there needs to entrepreneur Chinelo ination and stereotyping, be more inclusion and diver- Houron, Dahabo Ahmed lack of respect for black lives sity in Stittsville and Kanata. Omer of the Federation of and lack of diversity in the [email protected] UPCOMING MILITARY SENIORS ISSUES DISCOUNT DISCOUNT We publish every 2nd week and mail to every home, apartment & business
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John Curry photo At the Front Line Heroes Day honouring and thank workers from the Queensway Carleton Hospital for their effort and tireless response during the COVID-19 crisis are (from left) Steve Luckett, president of the Amberwood Village Recreation Association, Frank Campbell, president of the Amberwood Village Golf and Country Club, city of Ottawa Stittsville ward coun. Glen Gower, Judith Scott of the Queensway Carleton Hospital Foundation, Renee Chauvin of the Queensway Carleton Hospital, Bob Bent of Stittsville Home Hardware which was a sponsor of the event, and Ian Mendes of TSN 1200.
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>>WELLINGS, FROM PAGE 3 200 apartments. buildings will have access The three buildings will to both Wellings Private The proposal has the fifth eventually enclose a cen- and Cedarow Court for and sixth floors set back tral courtyard area which entering and existing the two metres. will have a bandstand for site. The main access will The ground floor re- concerts. This might also be via Wellings Private tail uses could include a be a location for movies which has controlled ac- restaurant, a hair salon/ and other activities. There cess to Hazeldean Road spa and other businesses will also be green roof top via the Fringewood Drive/ that would serve both patio areas. Hazeldean Road traffic apartment residents and Virtually all of the park- signals. those in the surrounding ing will be underground Cedarow Court will be community. with over 400 spaces over- a secondary route, ex- Present zoning allows for all. There will be about 60 pected to handle mainly the mixed use retail/apart- surface parking spaces for vehicles heading west on ment use. The committee visitors and for customers Hazeldean Road. There is of adjustment has ap- of the retail businesses on no plan for traffic signals proved the increase to six the first floor of the phase at Cedarow Court and storeys from the five sto- two and three buildings. Hazeldean Road. reys allowed by the zoning. These three new jcurry@ottawavoice,ca A future third phase is also planned. It would see another six-storey Cenotaph Memorial Stones building also facing on A wonderful way to remember a family member or Hazeldean Road. It will friend who served in the Armed Forces. The memorial be a mirror image of the stones are in place at the Kanata Legion Cenotaph and phase two building in that are ready for engraving. it will be L-shaped as well. Longer term a future Applications must be submitted by planned fourth phase 15th Sept. 2020 for this year’s engraving. would be another six- For more information please contact storey building behind Moira Green at 613 592 3376 the phase two and three or email [email protected] buildings, backing onto Poole Creek, with about Lest We Forget
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>>CYCLE, FROM PAGE 10 as the Lakeshore Trail in lives and works. Toronto and the Trans In his outline on the Great One of the highlights Canada Trail from Carleton Cycle Challenge website, he was stopping for a photo Place to Stittsville. He tried explains why he undertook at SickKids Hospital in to stay off highways as he this adventure: “My goal is Toronto. finds roads and trails “easier to spread good vibes, ac- Join our team and Other memorable mo- to drive.” complish a seemingly ments were as simple as a He found the weather hot daunting feat, and have fun keep the city clean. stranger providing some in the initial days of the trip, – all while shedding light on much needed oil for his bi- with temperatures reach- a tough topic and helping September 15 to October 15 cycle chain and a chance ing 32 Celsius or so. He make a difference in a few meeting in Burlington drank several litres of water children’s lives.” 2020-016_03 Step 1: Register a project Starting with an old friend from his a day to stay hydrated. He The 2020 Great Cycle days at A. Lorne Cassidy also would bike in the eve- Challenge in support of August 15, register at Elementary School. He also ning rather than in the heat SickKids Foundation and www.ottawa.ca/clean or by calling 3-1-1. happened on an old friend of the day. The last couple treatment and research for of his brother’s when he of days of the trip had children’s cancers was the Step 2: Get Cleaning stopped into a fire hall in cooler weather which he fourth annual. It attracted South Frontenac for a drink enjoyed, even finding the over 52,000 riders from Encourage others of water rain refreshing. across Canada, with over $8 to join you! When cycling out of Riesenkonig grew up in million raised and over 3.5 Cambridge, a former stu- Stittsville. After A. Lorne million kilometers ridden. Step 3: Win prizes! dent saw him out on the rod Cassidy he attended Sacred Participants set a personal alone and decided to follow Heart High School after, goal and then could accom- him in his white panel van where he was the 2007 vale- plish that goal by riding at as a sign of support. dictorian. He also received any time throughout the Riesenkonig said that the the Catholic Trustee Award month of August. People three or four times dur- for showing a high level of of all ages and fitness levels ing the trip when he asked participation in school participated, with dona- people for help, they were activities and encourag- tions raised by the individ- Kanata always so willing to help. ing school spirit. He went ual participants. Stittsville & Richmond He spent about half of his on to attend university in West Carleton trip cycling on trails such Waterloo where he now [email protected]
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He says that dent David Fairbrother walking program in David was always there to has died. He passed away Stittsville. help whether it was early S pportin Small sinesses in hospital on Sunday, July He also was a long- in the morning or even at 26 after a short illness. serving director with midnight. ro e all David was born in the Stittsville Village “David, your family, Oshawa. After serving Association (SVA), a po- friends and the commu- By: Jim Watson, Mayor as an airframe tech in sition he held at the time nity will miss your laugh- the RCAF from 1954 to of his death. He could al- ter and your helping This summer in the nation’s capital has been much differ- 1969, he opened the Pixie ways be counted on to hands,” coun. Qadri wrote ent than in years past – one that has presented Ottawans Garden Centre on high- lend a hand at SVA events, in a Facebook post about with the most signifi cant challenges and setbacks in a way seven, now Hazeldean whether it was setting up David’s passing. generation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the Road, in Stittsville, selling tents for the Art in the Park John Curry photo Over the years, David vast majority of major events have been cancelled, many flowers, shrubs and lawn event at Village Square David Fairbrother volunteered with various residents have found creative ways to enjoy the outdoors accessories. The business, Park or setting up and tak- community groups such as and rediscover the spectacular sights in the region. The including a florist service, ing down traffic barriers request to help. the Goulbourn Museum, relocated a couple of times “He would come out the Stittsville Food Bank new normal has also given many an opportunity to relax, in the 1970’s before closing to events in all weather, and the Stittsville Coffee recharge and reconnect with loved ones. down. often with his wife Maria, Group. David drove a school bus “...a person who and I would sometimes David is survived by his Now, as our youth enroll in online courses or return to for Richmond Bus Lines truly represented have to chase him home wife Maria Schuckert, a classrooms across the city, and our workforce braces for and later worked as a to rest or shelter from the daughter Penny (Randy), a busy fall, we must remember that the virus is still very driver for OC Transpo. For ‘the heart and soul’ elements,” Hein writes in a three grandchildren and much present in our community. I want to once again a short time he taught hor- of the Stittsville tribute about David. six great grandchildren. thank the caring residents who have worked so hard to ticulture at McArthur High community.” In addition, David was al- He was predeceased by plank the curve by respecting public health guidelines. School in Ottawa. ways willing to share sto- his first wife Barbara-anne The actions we all take will change the impact that this In January 1970, David ries from his long tenure Stubbs and a great-grand- was one of the 56 char- -Shad Qadri in Stittsville about how the son Landon. pandemic has on our city. Let’s continue to protect our- ter members of the new community had evolved A private memorial ser- selves and our neighbours by practicing physical dis- Stittsville branch of the over the years. He was ac- vice for David was held tancing, wearing masks, washing our hands frequently Royal Canadian Legion. for the Christmas Parade of knowledged as a “people on Friday, Aug. 14 at and fi nding safe alternatives to large group activities. He was a Stittsville Legion Lights or helping out at the person” who was always Tubman Funeral Homes. member for 12 years. He Canada Day celebrations. ready to chat or offer help Donations to the Stittsville While we are all focused on limiting the spread of the was also a past member of As SVA president Tanya whenever needed. Food Bank in memory of virus, I’d like to take this opportunity to remind residents the Stittsville District Lions Hein notes, she cannot Former Stittsville ward David would be appreci- that our local businesses are still fi ghting each and every Club and the Stittsville- remember a single time coun. Shad Qadri calls ated by the family. day to remain open, providing goods and services that Goulbourn Horticultural when David refused any David a person who truly [email protected] our community needs. And as the winter weather quickly approaches, restaurants will soon have to close their pa- tios, and businesses will have to fi nd new ways to gener- ate revenue. It is vital that we continue to support these local entrepreneurs through these diffi cult times. If pos- FALL sible, head to your neighbourhood deli for a sandwich, buy a book by an Ottawa author, or purchase a gift for SERVICE a friend from a local artisan. OC Transpo has returned to Fall service, including school There is no doubt that this has been a stressful period for everyone in our city and across the globe. However, with service. Schedules have changed, every day that passes, we are one step closer to a vac- so please check the Travel Planner cine. Let’s be patient, vigilant and hopeful that our col- before you go with OC Transpo. lective actions will result in a safe and prosperous future We’re good to go, so put your for all. mask on and let’s go.
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>>GROWTH, FROM PAGE 1 councillor says, is, no, be- funding in Kanata, you see ultimately we need those de- cause growth funds the it in Barrhaven and you see velopment charges in order Surely they can pause, wait amenities. it in Orléans. to fund these big projects.” and see which way the econ- In other words, growth “There’s things that are omy goes? should pay for growth, he going on and we’re hop- [email protected] How about a better infra- said. ing to accelerate that but [email protected] structure to accommodate “That makes sense because the increase of people and if there are 3,000 new homes traffic? being built in the Fernbank “These are a sampling of neighbourhood and it re- the typical things we hear quires a new road or new about and I get these con- schools, it should be that cerns,” said Gower. “I un- John Curry photo growth that funds the capi- derstand them.” New houses continue to be constructed like these on tal growth projects – schools, Bergeron says most resi- Bobolink Ridge in the Fernbank lands in Stittsville. roads, libraries, police, fire dents don’t have a good and so on,” Gower added. understanding of the con- development about a de- surrounding both sides of In Ontario, 90 percent of straints councillors and city cade ago. the crescent provide a more the cost of new amenities planning officials are up Often when a development rural feel.” to support new neighbour- against. application comes across the These are typical of the hoods is paid for through Understanding growth councillor’s desk, the inevi- comments and objections development charges, a and the policy framework table question from some in the councillor hears in op- charge added to every new around it helps clarify “why the community is whether it position to almost any de- home, business, and retail we can’t stop it or should we can be stopped. velopment proposal. development. The average stop it?” she explained. “And most of the time the Bergeron says it’s incum- cost tacked on to the aver- Cities grow, she said, be- answer is, no,” says Bergeron, bent on homebuyers to do a age single family home, for cause people are attracted who has the responsibility of little bit of homework when example, is about $35,000. to it by certain employment tracking all of the develop- they are purchasing their It is meant to cover the cost opportunities or just the gen- ment files in the councillor’s home on a quiet crescent to of infrastructure, but the eral quality of life. office. see what surrounding land problem in Ottawa, accord- There are two areas in “We can manage growth,” is zoned for and what the ing to the councillor, is that Stittsville that are slated for said Bergeron. And we can buildout of the community for many years the city did growth. One is the Fernbank influence development.” could look like down the not collect enough develop- lands between Hazeldean But outright stopping it, the road. ment charges. and Fernbank roads east of councillor says simply be- The conundrum, she says, And in the intervening e ter or Iber Road. There are 3,000 to cause surrounding residents is that people love where they years when development all 3,500 homes there now. But oppose it, is a difficult task. live but don’t want more of it charges are collected and it is just the start of the area’s “I understand why some built. when infrastructure finally t o Ott build out which will total people are resistant to The number one thing the gets built causes a huge fund- 11,000 housing units. growth,” Gower acknowl- councillor hears when there ing gap because of inflation- The other area is what edged. “One of the big things are new development pro- ary costs. is known as Kanata West is the effect on quality of life posals is around the trans- “So, all the homes arrive acti ities within the Stittsville ward. It and some people express portation infrastructure. first and the infrastructure is the area essentially north of it as a concern about their Carp Road comes up in gets paid for after,” Gower Hazeldean Road, spreading property values, although conversations about when said. out towards the Canadian the trend lately is for prop- it will be widened and why If growth were to stop it Tire Centre. erty values to go up and up Robert Grant Avenue isn’t would end the ability to There’s only a little bit of that and up.” yet connected all the way to bring in more development area at present that is filled He used residents’ feedback the Queensway interchange. charges and needed infra- ott c recre t o in around the Fairwinds about a small townhome de- So what the councillor structure would shift to the community. velopment on Maple Grove hears from frustrated resi- tax base. Now only 10 per- “There is a ton of land that is Drive in the Fairwinds neigh- dents over and over is “until cent of infrastructure is paid still slated for development,” bourhood to drive home his we have these road projects for from the existing tax base. the councillor pointed out. point. built, can’t we just stop any This isn’t an issue specific The Kanata West lands The comments ranged new homes from being built to Stittsville, the councillor were planned out 15 to 20 from “the neighbourhood in Stittsville?” pointed out. years ago and the Fernbank is established” to “the trees The quick answer, the “You see this gap in
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