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Ap r i l - Ma y 2011 AVRIL / MAI 2011 I M A G E Blackstone Bill Photo Spring arrives (hurray!) in Sandy Hill... Time to get out your bike and your skateboard, celebrate Easter, chat over the fence, dig in the garden, take the kids to the Salon du livre at Franco and the Bettye Hyde spring fair, enjoy the best from the West at the NAC’s Prairie Scene, check out the sparkling convention centre, head to the annual meeting of our community association, explore the boutiques on Rideau and Laurier Streets, take one last ride on the 316 and (yes!) vote. Info on all these options inside this issue The Strathcona Park bike path, enjoying a colour boost this year from the folks on Range Road, is open again to bikes, strollers, runners, walkers....

Centre 454 is a street ministry run by the and she expressed surprise at the devel- Anglican Diocese of Ottawa that moved oper’s concerns. She feels that the clients Faith and homelessness from the St. Alban’s site to 216 Murray of Centre 454 are no different from the St. (next to the Shepherds of Good Hope) residents in the neighbourhood surround- The Anglican Diocese of Ottawa plan to bring Centre 454 back to its eleven years ago. According to the direc- ing St. Alban’s (“they are just like you church at Daly and King Edward triggers intense local debate tor, Martha-Mary Hale, Centre 454 offers and me”) and noted that they would also a daytime social recreation program that be patrons of the stores being planned for A Richcraft representative explained to develops skills such as interpersonal the street level of the new condominiums. Ralph Blaine IMAGE that he had heard about this move relationship abilities (building “trusting She said the centre had always been good from a member of the current congregation relationships”), celebrates “life events” partners with the local community and had deep split in the Anglican Church of St. Alban’s church (corner of Daly and like birthdays and Christmas and also of- maintained good relations for 24 years in over the nature of Christian worship King Edward) where the Anglican diocese fers counselling services to help people in Sandy Hill and more recently in Lower and the role of Jesus in their faith plans to install Centre 454 in the new year. trouble with the law or with other crisis Town where a member of the local com- Aseems destined to force the move of a street He also expressed concern about the effect situations. The John Howard society runs munity association is on their programme ministry for homeless people to Sandy Hill. Centre 454 would have on the street level a literacy program. The centre also offers committee. She said they have also been The split has been a matter of public knowl- commercial occupants of Richcraft’s new laundry services and phone access to their good partners with the police in trying to edge for years but IMAGE only learned of development. clients. A karaoke night has also proven a control the drug trade on Murray St. its potential impact on the street ministry great success. IMAGE then contacted Archdeacon in February when the developer Richcraft St. Alban’s, 454 King Edward Avenue Ms. Hale explained that budgetary pres- David Selzer of the Anglican Diocese. Mr. sent a letter to our city councillor express- sures (rent and other expenses) have been Selzer expressed concern that Richcraft ing concern about the effect the relocation a factor in the Diocese’s decision to move had used such strong language to refer to of Centre 454 would have on their condo Centre 454 (which has 8 paid staff members the clients of Centre 454 who were “after development being built around the corner and 4 to 5 volunteers on a given day) back all, human beings” and said that Richcraft at 238 Besserer. Specifically Richcraft’s to St. Alban’s. She said that they currently had never expressed their concerns to letter states: serve about 250 people per day although him. The Archdeacon explained that the “This newly announced ‘street minis- she expects the numbers to decline a bit Diocese is still in negotiations with Centre try’ will simply promote an unsupervised due to the move. The lease on 216 Murray 454 about the amount of space they would street-level drug use and prostitution area expires next January and they hope to move be using at St. Alban’s. He said the centre instead of promoting an atmosphere of into premises at St. Alban’s by Christmas had not moved back to St. Alban’s before safety, family and community as done of 2011. The diocese is looking forward this year because the congregation at the by the current ministry. The relocation of to offering the services of Centre 454 in a church had not wanted the centre on the Centre 454 to 125 Daly Avenue will be a church setting once again. premises. detriment to the University District and to the historic Sandy Hill Community within IMAGE contacted Ms. Hale immedi- our City of Ottawa.” ately after receiving the Richcraft letter Centre 454 — continued on page 14 Photo Bill Blackstone

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April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 3 Fine Chinese Guest Editorial Antique Furniture & Life’s painful curve balls: two failures of municipal governance Reproductions f it doesn’t come early, we eventually an emergency bylaw saying that the maxi- down twice in less than two years. realize that life throws us some painful mum height for new building on the site Our son, thank you so much CHEO, is Centuries Old Chinese Craftsmanship curve balls. would be four stories. fine. The digging of a massive pit and All natural, hand rubbed ﬁ nishes IIt’s easy to think of some, when your Turns out there’s something called the construction of a second ten story building world gets turned upside down. What Ontario Municipal Board, (there’s nothing across from our and hundreds of other two I never imagined was that my family’s like it in the other provinces.) Originally story homes begins this Fall. world would experience such upheaval created to promote railroad expansion over And here’s a kicker, in both cases the from what I had thought was such an a hundred years ago, it has a reputation of powers that be didn’t visit the site of the unlikely source - failures of municipal ruling in favour of capital not communities. “outrage.” The OMB commissioner from governance. “Not so fast” says Homestead Land Hold- Toronto in July of last year at the hearing Spring is the time of new beginnings, ings, we will reverse the will of citizens by asked the representatives of Homestead and both of these stories have their be- appealing to the OMB, “we’ve a very good what the site was like, asking or was he ginnings in May - May of 2009 and May chance of winning.” saying, “There’s one 10 story building, so of 2010. The changes wrought last May As Jeffery Simpson argued in a recent it makes sense to have a pair.” Why don’t were potentially life threatening - but for opinion piece in the Globe and Mail, the OMB commissioners take a taxi to the site the purposes of chronology, let’s look first OMB is an anti-democratic anachronism, and assess in 20 minutes the situation for at May 2009. which “is the favoured method by which themselves? It is going to be a challenge in a guest developers do end runs around council As for the cross-walk, while thankfully Watermelon Seed editorial of 800 words to properly lay out decisions they don’t like.” our councillor is engaging the problem, 503 Rideau St. (613) 789-3120 the two situations, you’ll perhaps bear With an OMB hearing in July 2010 loom- for now we continue to receive turgid watermelonseed503.spaces.live.com with me as substance adapts to form. ing, my wife as a leading representative bureaucratese from deep within the mu- Between Augusta & Cobourg In May 2009, Homestead Land Hold- of the community, began negotiating with nicipal government as to why nothing ings bought the 10 story apartment at the developer and their consultants. Jane, can be done. Tues.- Fri. 10-4; Sat. 11-6 85 Range Road. That summer drilling a volunteer, faced-off week after week Interest-free Financing Available began on the site. We were told looking against this high paid team. David Dyment LIQUIDATION SALE for contamination below the parking lot. The result, a 10 story building in from the Range Road But it wasn’t drilling for contamination, street with, to be honest, significant design 50% off all items! it was drilling to determine the feasibility improvements. of digging a huge pit, next to the Rideau Now the really serious one. The one that River, for a 200 car parking garage and the is every parent’s nightmare. Your child construction of a second massive building leaves for school on his bike on a beautiful across from our neighbourhood of two mid-May morning. You receive a call at story homes. 8:45 am that he has been hit by a car in a A second building was never to go on cross-walk on the way to school. Your life the site as the first apartment, built in is truly turned upside down, you rush to 1958, had used the maximum floor space CHEO, your 13 year old is in shock, teams assigned to the lot. We learned this cri- of doctors surround him. terion had been quietly removed by the The accident happened at a location where city some months earlier, and at a meeting for three years parents had worked to have organized by ASH in September 2009 the the city properly maintain the cross-walk. developer told Sandy Hill “You can have They succeeded in having a traffic count a 10 story building at the street, or a 14 done near the schools concerned. Guess story building set back from Range Road. when the city did its count? In mid morn- You decide, because that is the way it’s ing! Used as further justification by city going to be.” bureaucrats as to why no changes need to For the next year our family was at be made to the site. the epicentre of a campaign to right this Two failures of municipal governance, the wrong. Indeed, city council even passed life of one Sandy Hill family turned upside

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o any of us remember when it the appropriate knowledge of the level of would have been unthinkable for impact on their life.” our governments, schools, and I then spoke with M. Fleury to better Dchurches to contemplate financial gain understand his position. While it is un- through suspect means? Perhaps rectitude derstandable that he does not read all of is passé and I am beating an old drum his mail, Councillor Fleury said he had but when I heard that city council was received no direct response to this issue. considering casinos in Ottawa, I wrote to I was surprised as I know of at least two Councillor Fleury: others who wrote to our councillor urging him not to support casinos. I have recently heard that city council While he recognizes the moral and social may approve a casino in Ottawa without problem of even more gambling opportuni- any public consultation. The last time the ties in this city, he does not see the need casino industry lobbied long and hard for to deny what the province already allows. this, Ottawa was not amalgamated. Our “As a society we’ve accepted it, it’s unfor- councillor, Stéphane Émard Chabot, was tunate.” He says there is too much money vehemently opposed and so eventually going to the Quebec side because of the were the majority of Ottawa’s council- glitzy Casino du Lac-Leamy and some of lors. that should stay where it is earned. While I urge you to keep casinos out of Ottawa. he points out that there are many social Government greed and expediency must programs to help those with gambling not trump public good. addictions, he does not know the costs of Thank you. these programs or how effective they are. He also says that the real responsibility I received a generic reply from the coun- for public gain from gambling lies with the cillor’s office indicating that M. Fleury had province of Ontario and “to be honest my not yet taken a position but was aware of vote was not the breaking one.” the complexities. Eventually his web site But now that Council has agreed to indicated Councillor Fleury had voted gaming tables in Ottawa, will the Rideau with the majority of council to allow 20 Carleton Raceway really compete with gaming tables on a trial basis at the Rideau the casino across the river, where the Carleton Raceway: cacophony of vacuumed coins dulls all “The option of incorporating gaming sensibilities, or will we taxpayers soon be tables on a two year pilot project at the asked to spend public money on a bigger Rideau Carleton Raceway is a controver- and better casino in Ottawa? 613 254 6580 sial issue. I voted in favour to allow the Will we be confronted with the twisted province to study this option to see if it logic that a bigger and better casino will, can be a viable opportunity for revenue by raking in even more money from those for the City of Ottawa. Although gambling who can’t resist, feed the public purse and is an addiction that is perpetuated through eventually pay for itself and more? accessible means, we must remember that Is it already too late to avoid the slippery mitigation programs are in effect and that slope where greed and expediency trump Robert Horwitz most users are spending their money with public good? SALESPERSON Illustration (above) “Sleight-of- SUTTON GROUP-PREMIER (2008) REALTY LTD. hand” by Claire OVER 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE ASSISTING MacDonald BUYERS & SELLERS

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All residents of Sandy Hill welcome • Bienvenue à tous • www.ash-acs.ca ACTION CÔTE-DE-SABLE April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 5 Controversy on King Edward North portation Committee (including councillor John Verbass Fleury) that this extra inconvenience for here seems to be no shortage of drivers and buses was not acceptable and controversial topics lately when that, in addition, there would be far more it comes to transportation issues problems with extra traffic spilling over impactingT Sandy Hill. On the docket this onto other neighbourhood streets than month is the controversy over whether was stated in the consultants’ report. Our King Edward Avenue can be reduced councillor, Mathieu Fleury, has outlined to 4 lanes from today’s 6 lanes north of why he voted as he did in a video posted Rideau St. on YouTube (Go to YouTube and search The City Transportation Committee on on “Mathieu Fleury Councillor” to hear Apr. 6 decided that the reduction to a 4-lane his point of view). cross section should not proceed until after Randall Denley wrote a criticism of a new bridge over the Ottawa River is built this decision in his column in the Citizen in the east end and not until more than saying that once again cars were chosen Les rues de notre quartier over people. It is hard not to avoid coming 45% of peak hour trips across the river Betsy Mann into downtown Ottawa are taken by transit. to the conclusion here in Sandy Hill and Even the most wildly optimistic scenarios Lowertown that all the fine words coming n parcourant la Côte-de-Sable, vous êtes-vous déjà demandé en l’honneur de qui would not see these conditions fulfilled from the city about prioritization of walk- les rues de notre quartier ont été nommées? Plus souvent qu’autrement, ce sont until at least 10 years from now. able communities have not yet helped the des personnes qui étaient bien connues à leur époque mais qui n’ont pas laissé The effort behind this initiative came city make any of the hard decisions that grandeE trace dans l’histoire. Prenons l’exemple de John Henderson. L’exploit qui lui a mostly from Lowertown residents orga- will be necessary to actually bring such valu la distinction d’avoir une rue portant son nom c’est son service en tant que greffier change about. de la Ville d’Ottawa entre 1891 et 1915. On pourrait croire que la longévité y était pour nized into a group called the King Edward quelque chose. Avenue Task Force. Several years ago with Instead the path forward on King Edward the help of Georges Bédard this group is now tied even more to the building of La rue Friel nous rappelle Henry James Friel, un journaliste qui, en 1846 à l’âge de 23 ans, a acheté le journal le Bytown Packet, devenu plus tard le Ottawa Citizen. Élu au managed to convince then city council to yet another new major arterial roadway elsewhere, in this case a 1960s style “high premier conseil de la Ville de Bytown en 1847, il a occupé différents postes à l’intérieur mandate city staff to conduct a study on the de celui-ci pendant une période de 22 ans. Friel était maire d’Ottawa en 1868 (on se rap- feasibility of this lane reduction. mobility arterial roadway bridge” con- pellera qu’en 1855 Bytown avait pris le nom d’Ottawa) quand il a signé une proclamation A very detailed analysis and computer nected to expanded freeways in Ottawa offrant 2000 $ en échange d’informations menant à la conviction de l’assassin de Thomas modelling was performed by an engineer- and Gatineau. The extent to which such a D’Arcy McGee. Quand Friel est mort l’année suivante, la Ville lui réserva des funérailles ing consulting firm who concluded this bridge (if it ever happens) actually will or d’état et il fut enterré dans le cimetière catholique de la Côte-de-Sable. lane reduction would be possible and that will not make much material difference to Vous demeurez sur la rue Sweetland? Sachez que the implications would be that vehicles traffic downtown is a whole other story that has not been very well thought out at all. It votre rue a un lien avec la Coupe Stanley. Elle tient travelling northbound in the afternoon son nom du docteur John Sweetland qui a présenté peak would be delayed by an extra 90 kind of reminds me of another often-used le nouveau trophée au « Montreal Amateur Athletic seconds to reach the Macdonald-Cartier phrase these days - “kicking the can down Association » en 1893. Le Dr Sweetland était l’un bridge. Also, empty STO buses travelling the road”. des deux premiers fidéicommissaires nommés par southbound in the afternoon to Rideau A final decision will be made by City le donateur de la Coupe, Lord Stanley of Preston. th to begin their routes would experience Council on April 27 and a last ditch ef- Il a occupé ce poste jusqu’à sa mort en 1907. Par ailleurs, Sweetland était chirurgien, shérif du comté average increased delays of about 30 fort will be made before then by the King Edward Avenue Task Force to convince the de Carleton, commissaire du système d’approvi- seconds. In the morning rush hour there sionnement d’eau de la Ville d’Ottawa et président was predicted to be no negative impact in wider council of the merit of not delaying de nombreuses associations, dont le cimetière Beechwood, le Rideau Club, le Dominion travel times. this lane reduction for another 10 years Sanitary Association et le Rideau Skating Club. Un homme qui a certainement mérité City transportation staff were not sup- or more. qu’on nomme une rue en son honneur! portive of this conclusion and managed to John Verbass is the ASH transportation convince the city councillors on the Trans- file watcher Sources: Lucien Brault, Ottawa Old and New (1946); A.H.D. Ross, Ottawa Past and Present (1927) et www.ottawagraphy.ca 6 April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 Photo Bill Blackstone

Many miffed at maintenance measures park and respect other users, especially Karen Bays children and people with their dogs,” he said. The skateboarders like the space and andy Hill Park received some enjoy being woven into the fabric of the unwelcome maintenance work park, find it peaceful, and all the people early in April that left a number of friendly. Sthe community’s skateboarders feeling Neighbours were surprised to see this shut out from using the park and others work performed. One pointed out, “We wondering why the community was never can’t get extra garbage cans for the park consulted about the project. The episode from the city but they have the funds to started when city staff noticed damage to do this!” Another wondered if the city some of the park furnishings - mostly the was aware that they had taken down the railings along the various stairways. It was “welcome sign” to a whole group of users decided to install metal “knuckles” (bands and what could be done about that. or bumps) to discourage “grinding,” When questioned, Action Sandy Hill riding, rolling, or sliding on these fixtures. President, Robert Stehle, said there Somewhere between the original planning had not been any complaints about the of the work and finishing the job, it was skateboarders use of the park and ASH also decided to add the metal knuckles to certainly did not initiate any request for all the railings (i.e. those not along the work of this nature. He added, “Nor were stairways), the large central stairs, and the we informed or consulted.” cement curbing and retaining walls. The City staff responding to questions contract for this work was approximately about the modifications pointed out that $20,000. they viewed the work as a maintenance “We are furious,” explained Patrick. measure and thought this did not “This has come without any warning,” necessitate community consultation. added Tommy. Both men live in Sandy It was stated that they were trying to Hill and are students at Ottawa University. maintain the park’s assets and protect They have been skateboarding in the park them from further damage and the since it reopened about a year and a half expense of repair. Once hearing about the ago. They admitted that the skateboarders various concerns from the skateboarders, wax the retaining walls and are a bit hard area residents, and other staff about the on some of the adjacent sod. But, they work, city staff reviewed the maintenance noted that skateboarders never use the project. It was agreed to remove the metal railings – they are too high – and they knuckles from the retaining walls as soon were therefore not responsible for the as it could be arranged. wear and tear. They also added that they Once again the skateboarders are back don’t litter and often clean up after others. in the park attempting various feats “And we respect the little kids and yield and showing off their skills. We can be to them and everyone else,” said Tommy. pleased that the city and community were Their views were echoed by several able to find a way to help keep our park’s other skateboarders, including Jean- furnishing in good shape while honouring Philippe who noted that this was not a group that is a part of our neighbourhood the only park where this had occurred. fabric. “Too bad they did all this work. We If only we can get a few more garbage pretty much stay over on this side of the cans. April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 7 Bus wars Bus riders vs ‘network optimization’ at OC Transpo

Jan Meldrum Tidbits from the OC Trans- po public meeting n March 29 at City Hall IMAGE Councillors and buses attended the OC Transpo public A question at the meeting: “How many consultation on the proposed bus councillors ride the bus?” Oroute changes. By 5:30 the hall in front of The reply by Diane Deans, “All coun- the Council Chamber was crowded with cillors have bus passes” was greeted Photo Bill Blackstone GET IT TOGETHER people first studying the numerous maps with general scorn by the audience. showing the proposed changes and then The 16 bus will continue its present route IMAGE called Councillor Fleury’s filling in comment forms. office and found that councillors are Lifestyle Efﬁciency is what At 6:30 a presentation in the chamber southbound on Chapel between Somerset and Mann and northbound in a loop along provided with a bus pass as a taxable we do and teach. Whether it began to an almost full house. Two of the benefit. Each councillor has the option officials facing the somewhat distrust- Mann/Range/Somerset (instead of two be researching piano lesson ways on Chapel as originally proposed.) of declining this taxable benefit. Further, ful audience were Diane Deans, Chair we contacted the city and found out that options for your children, of the city’s Transportation Commission The original proposal to cut the 16 service on Main Street south of Lees Avenue 13 councillors have opted out of the pass clearing the clutter out of your and Alain Mercier, OC Transpo General and only 11 have accepted. Sandy Hill’s Manager. has been retained, with the modification basement or generally helping that the return loop will be at Metcalfe and councillor Mathieu Fleury uses the pass; Ms Deans explained that the public he doesn’t own a car. you get more organized. consultation was to better understand the Catherine so the service will continue to be two-way on Lees Avenue. (The original Earlier we heard Ms Deans, in a CBC We can work with you to free effect that the proposed changes would radio interview, say that she didn’t ride have on their customers. We were assured proposal had the return loop via Main, up your valuable time and Greenfield and Mann.) the bus as often as she would like as she that the proposed changes were not etched was too busy. Did she mean that regular reduce the stress in your life. in stone. All the comments submitted dur- The original proposal to eliminate the 316 has been retained. riders are not busy so have lots of extra ing the consultation would be evaluated time to wait for and ride the buses? and the final recommendations tabled on Evening and weekend service will be retained on routes 5 and 16 ALISON GURR April 13 for a decision by City Council Patient Transpo riders Efﬁciency Consultant on April 20th. The cutting of route 16 south of Lees means that the trip from Sandy Hill to The meeting MC expressed concern The challenge for OC Transpo is “to 46 Marlborough Avenue serve our customers at a price the city can the General Hospital will necessitate two about the long line of people waiting afford,” said Alain Mercier. “We’ve raised transfers (first at Lees transitway station for a chance to ask a question. Ottawa, Ontario K1N 8E7 fares enough.” and then at Hurdman on to route 106) One audience member said, “Don’t T: 613.371.8553 At the beginning of the question pe- instead of a single ride on the 16. Even worry, we OC Transpo riders are used F: 613.231.4850 riod, a long line immediately formed at worse off are residents who catch the 16 to standing in line and waiting.” the microphone. It soon became obvious on Main Street to go to the hospital or any This remark was much appreciated by [email protected] that many people would be adversely af- other location on Smyth Road. They will the audience. www.gottagetittogether.com fected by the changes proposed. We were have to take four buses in a circuitous route reassured again that comments from the to make the trip. Highest service level meeting would be taken into consideration The elimination of the 316 leaves no The announcement at the meeting that in the final proposals. direct route from southern Sandy Hill to the American Public Transit Association And, indeed, there were many changes eastern Rideau Street. Riders will have (a group of Canadian and American or- in the final proposals announced on April to make a circle route via the Rideau ganizations dedicated to improve public 13. Centre. transportation) had rated OC Transpo The revised proposals were presented Sandy Hill proposals as revised based as having the highest level of service to the Transit Commission on April 20 in North America did not impress the on comments from riders while IMAGE was at the printers, so un- The number 5 route will continue on audience. It turns out that part of the fortunately, we cannot report on the end rating is a result of the high percentage Laurier Avenue as usual (instead of being of this story. replaced by the 18 as first proposed. The of Ottawans who live within 800 metres Approved changes will be implemented of a bus stop. 18Reesink will continueLaw Office on RideauIMAGE Street.) ad:Layout 2 4/13/11this fall. 9:13 AM Page 1 Reesink Law Office Landlord/Tenant • Small Claims Court Criminal Defence (theft, impaired driving, drugs, assault, fraud) Civil Litigation • Family Law • Wills & Estates

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tor to manage the ever-increas- Ron Hodgson ing demands for bandwidth from cell phones and the internet. TV ike me you’ve probably been getting broadcasters are switching to ads and flyers encouraging you to digital transmission signals this sign up for digital cable or satellite year with a mandate from the serviceL so that you can watch High Defini- CRTC to switch in urban areas tion TV (HDTV). But did you know you by August 31 and for all stations don’t need a digital box to receive the best by the end of the year. Many quality signals you can imagine? have already done this. In the Mary Jane Maffi ni You don’t need to pay for cable or satel- U.S., transmission was switched lite delivery as long as your TV-watching over by June 2009, for example, doesn’t demand the specialty channels and the CBC has been transmit- that are offered by the service providers. ting clean, uncompressed, OTA You can receive free, over-the-air (OTA) high definition signals for over transmission of network digital signals us- two years. ing as humble a resource as the old rabbit If you have an HDTV try ears you got with that bedroom portable set hooking up an old set of rabbit you bought years ago. ears and orienting them towards Let me explain. Digital transmission the main transmission tower at Vicki Delany makes more efficient use of the wireless Camp Fortune. Tune your TV spectrum and that helps the federal regula- to Channel 25 (CBC Ottawa) and see what happens. You’ll be amazed at the quality of the picture on your mountable in attics or on your roof can be set and if you compare your pic- had for $40 to $100. New Mafﬁ ni mystery ture to one from your satellite or There are several web sites that will give on the way cable box provider you’ll see that you an idea which stations you’ll be able to it’s actually better than what they get using an antenna. The one I like is TV Mary Jane Maffi ni (who lives in deliver. That’s because the cable Fool (www.TVFool.com). This site allows Sandy Hill) and Vicki Delany will or satellite service providers need you to enter the coordinates of your home soon launch their new mystery to “compress” their signals so that and the height of your antenna and then novels. they can stream as many channels works out what signals you’ll be able to Mary Jane is kicking off The Busy as possible to optimize their facili- receive. It accepts your address or postal Woman’s Guide to Murder: the fi fth ties. Your 720p or 1080p HDTV code and then displays a Google map Charlotte Adams mystery. Vicki is can handle the higher quality of your address followed by a Predicted celebrating her latest Constable Molly signal but your service provider Channel Availability list. There’s a little Smith mystery Among the Departed. doesn’t deliver it. radio button to the left of each channel that Drop in for refreshments (especially Anyone who gets an OTA signal you can use to see the coverage map for chocolate) and a chance to schmooze will need to have either an HDTV each station. For my Sandy Hill address with the mystery community. set or they’ll have to install an there are 23 digital stations that are either inexpensive digital converter box Sunken Lobby, Library and Archives available now or will be later this year; but Canada, 395 Wellington Street, May 9 7 that will allow them to continue no History Channel, TSN, Slice, HGTV – 9 pm. Book sales will be by Books on using their older model analog or Turner Classic Movies. These are all Beechwood. Can’t make it? You can phone TV. Also you will want to obtain a examples of cable channels and they are ahead to reserve a signed copy. 613-742- good antenna. They’re not expen- not broadcast over the air. 5030. For more information: staff@book- sive. You can get a set-top model But the magic is there. Once you’ve sonbeechwood.ca or [email protected]. for less than $20 that will give you hooked up, that’s it, the highest possible startling results. Larger ones that quality and no more cable or satellite will pick up more distant stations fees - ever.

And Who Are You? documentary première at Embassy of Poland on Daly Avenue

la Kinowska of Elaga Production, for many years a resident of Henderson Ave., has produced a new one hour documentary film, “And Who Are You?”, which tackles the perennialE question of ethnic identity in Canada. It focuses on four prominent Canadians, who all have one strand in their complex identities – the Polish strand – in common. The four are pollster Donna Dasko, sociologist Victor Armony, aboriginal rights lawyer Jean Teillet, and Jack Jedwab of the Association for Canadian Studies. All four have spent much of their lives examining how others view their identities. In this film, they allow the spotlight to shine on them. Commissioned by Rogers (OMNI) television, the film was launched at a March 24 reception at the Embassy of Poland on Daly Avenue. Pictured above are Ela Kinowska and guest the Hon. Herb Gray. Photo Stan Sokolowski April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 9 Photo Bill Blackstone

Ça monte...L’Université d’Ottawa continue son programme de construction avec le nouvel édifice de la Faculté des sciences sociales, haut de 15 étages, et la rénovation de l’immeuble voisin, le pavillon Vanier. L’occupation du nouvel édifice est prévue à l’automne 2011. Le tout est conçu en fonction des normes écologiques à l’avant-garde. Par exemple, 80 % du chauffage de la nouvelle tour proviendra des ordinateurs centraux du campus et son système de ventilation à récupération de chaleur sera efficace à 90 %. Le projet vise à atteindre la norme OR du programme LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). —Betsy Mann Action Sandy Hill trash walkabouts (Sundays at 4) restart this month ou have probably noticed that Sandy Hill is not a litter-free neighbourhood. YThe first thing to do is to let the city know about the problem by calling 3-1-1 or emailing [email protected]. Be sure to copy the councillor´s office (mathieu.fleury@ ottawa.ca). In addition, there is more that we residents of the community can do.

The Action Sandy Hill Beautification Photo Jane Macnamara Committee is working closely with the city and the councillor to try to address persis- tent and widespread violations of litter, garbage, graffiti and property maintenance by-laws. We encourage anyone interested in this issue to join us in our efforts. For starters, we are looking for volunteers for our weekly ASH Trash Walkabouts.

What is an ASH Trash Walkabout? Ba- Lots of litter in Sandy Hill. sically, whoever has an hour to spare on Sundays meets with fellow walkers, and other problems so that we can pass armed with plastic gloves and some sort on this information to By-law Services of garbage receptacle. We then decide on via 311. a route in the neighbourhood and pick up When and where do we meet? In front of litter along the way. We also take note of Laurier House (corner Laurier and Chapel) properties that are garbage-strewn and every Sunday at 4 p.m. during the spring, either talk to the owner ourselves (if we summer and early autumn months. In 2011, know who it is) or ask that City By-law our walks restarted on Sunday, April 17 Officers do so (especially in the case of but we intend to skip the Easter weekend. absentee landlords). We also take note of There will be a community-wide park and areas that are heavily targeted by graffiti street clean-up on May 1. For more information on our activities: trash@ ash-acs.ca. — C.H. 10 April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 Are you ready for the federal election? stations will be written on your voter in- Oh yes, the other rub is “informed your views compare with the platforms put Larry Newman formation card. If you have no card, call choice.” How is that done? One way is to forward by each of the political parties. Get Elections Canada at 1-866-256-2872 or go to all the candidates’ web sites (listed ready for a surprise. ait, you say you’ve had enough look on the Elections Canada web site for below), read the many articles written IMAGE’s contribution to this campaign attack ads and empty promises? the polling station assigned to your address. about these candidates and work hard is to ask each of the four major party Don’t be afraid to read on be- The web site is www.tinyurl.com/3qf52bk. to separate the content from the air. A candidates for Member of Parliament in causeW this article is all about information For advance voting on April 22, 23, or possible alternative is to take advantage Ottawa-Vanier to provide a short bio and needed to make an informed choice on 25, there are multiple polling places too. of CBC’s Vote Compass program, www. answer a questionnaire, revealing their Election Day. Elections Canada has that information on cbc.ca/votecompass. This is a web-based views on three questions that we think the First, a reminder that Election Day is the voter information card as well as on questionnaire that attempts to match a residents of Sandy Hill will be interested Monday, May 2nd. There are multiple the same site and telephone number. Bring voter’s policy/issue preferences with in. We thank each of the candidates for polling stations for our Ottawa-Vanier your voter information card plus another those of the four major political parties responding within our short deadline. electoral district. These polling stations identification document (or documents) running campaigns in our riding. It asks will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. showing your name and address. You must you for your opinion on a number of The candidates, in ballot order, are... The location of the appropriate polling prove your identity and address. political issues and then shows you how

Liberal Party New Democratic Party Green Party Conservative Party Mr. Mauril Bélanger Mr. Trevor Haché Ms Caroline Rioux Mr. Rem Westland I have lived in Ottawa-Vanier since 1973. I have lived in Ottawa-Vanier since 2004. I was born and raised in Ottawa-Vanier, I have lived in Ottawa-Vanier since Two important community activities in Over the past five years, my community studied outside of the city but have been 1990. which I am involved are: involvement has included: back since 2007. Over the past five years my community - Support Treatment Education Prevention - Ecology Ottawa: member of the Board, Over the past five years, my community involvement has included: soccer coaching (STEP): Help fundraising for the STEP and committees; recently hired as full-time involvement has included: for my kids in school, professional engage- Program. The objective of the program is policy coordinator. - Volunteer with the Sandy Hill Food ment in local issues such as the Algonquin to help Ottawa youth aged 13 to 17 years - Lead researcher for 2009 report on Drive claim, community association leadership who are struggling with addictions. The developers’ financial contributions to where our cottage is located, and the last 18 STEP program raises funds for two resi- - Volunteer with the Main Community months as candidate for the Conservative electoral campaigns of candidates for City Garden dential treatment centres and also includes Council. Party in Ottawa-Vanier. an educational and prevention component - Volunteer through my work (Park • Message to Sandy Hill voters: My experi- in the public school system. - Campaigner on various topics, includ- cleanup) ing the transit strike, Hydro Ottawa green ence in building consensus and delivering - Franco-Ontarian Foundation (FFO): energy investments, Official Plan update • Message to Sandy Hill voters: Consider results will help in resolving the real prop- Member of the Board of Directors and and the fight to stop urban sprawl. voting Green to pledge your support for erty issues in the Mann/Nicholas area. Treasurer for the Franco-Ontarian Foun- walkable, sustainable communities like - Member of volunteer group lobbying Visit www.votewestland.ca or call dation for many years. The FFO provides Sandy Hill! 613-422-5756 financial support to local initiatives that councillors for greener policies in Ottawa fuel Franco-Ontarian cultural vitality. Visit www.carolinerioux.ca or call - Established a community garden in the 613-801-0261 • Message to Sandy Hill voters: My pas- Dutchy’s Hole Park. sion has always been to help people, which - Encouraged a more helpful direction for is why I want to keep offering my experi- Canada’s foreign policy in Haiti. ence and my energy to serve you! • Message to Sandy Hill voters: I have been Visit www.maurilbelanger.liberal.ca/en/ or an active member of the Sandy Hill com- phone 613-744-4847 munity for the past seven years—on Elec- tion Day, I ask kindly for your support. Visit: www.trevorhache.ca or call 613-749-8683. Father and Sons Ad (2 colour):Layout 1 1/7/11 10:36 AM Page 1 April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 11 Continued exponential growth is counter to The candidates respond to our questions the realities of a finite planet.

provinces will be up for renegotiations in Rem Westland, Conservative Health Care 2014. As your MP, I will contribute to the At the global level the record shows that One of the latest polls shows that health ongoing Senate review of this program. our Government’s approach on Greenhouse care is at the top of the list of concerns. There has been much innovation over the Gas emissions, which was to set realistic What will your party do to reduce wait last decades within provincial health care reduction targets, has gained widespread times and insure that every citizen has regimes. The upcoming renegotiations will support from the international community. access to a family doctor? be a good time to incorporate the most suc- The Action Plan provided approximately $4 cessful provincial initiatives into a revised billion for green infrastructure investment. Mauril Bélanger, Liberal transfer payment program. The March budget included $870 million A Liberal government will work with over two years for clean air research, provinces, territories and health profes- regulation, and for renewal of the popular sionals to pursue solutions to these prob- retrofit program. In a word, for me the FATHER AND SONS lems. One step will be a new incentive for Environment answer is “yes”. SERVING SANDY HILL SINCE 1967 doctors, nurses, and nurse practitioners to Various environmental organizations, practise in underserved communities. The including the Ottawa Riverkeeper, often 112 Osgoode St. (at King Edward) Liberal Party believes that our universal remind us of serious environmental dan- 613-234-1173 healthcare system is the ground under gers. Do you feel that the federal role in Military the feet of Canadian families and that we We are involved in the Libyan rebellion in environmental protection is adequate? If We welcome students and the must invest in the future of health care so yes, why? If no, what needs to be done? a rather big way. There is now a movement that it is there when our families need it. to arm the rebels, another step deeper into Sandy Hill community for: We are firmly committed to continuing the Mauril Bélanger, Liberal more intimate contact with that country. breakfast, lunch and supper. 6% annual increase in health care Federal It’s time for leadership that will put in What do you think our role should be and 7 days a week. transfers to provinces and territories. place strong environmental policies. A Lib- what should be the cue to get out? Under eral government will launch the Canadian what circumstances should we provide Trevor Haché, NDP Clean Energy Partnership, inviting provin- ground troops? TAKE OUT MENU AVAILABLE As the party which created the modern Ca- cial and territorial governments, the private FREE wireless access nadian public health care system, the New sector and stakeholders to work together Mauril Bélanger, Liberal Democratic Party of Canada is committed on five Canada-wide objectives: Managing We condemn in the strongest possible terms to take an active part in negotiating a new a long-term transition to the low-carbon the Libyan government’s use of violence to www.fatherandsons.com Health Accord agreement which expires economy of the future; helping families punish protesters for exerting their right to in 2014. For a country with the highest advance energy efficiency and conserva- free speech and right to assembly. The bru- GDP growth amongst G7 countries, we tion; encouraging Canadian businesses to tal attacks on the Libyan people by Libyan still have close to 5 million Canadians become more competitive through energy security forces loyal to Colonel Muammar without a family doctor. efficiency; securing clean technology jobs Gaddafi are an affront to every standard New Democrats will work with the in Canada; doing our part in the global fight of human rights. Demands for change are provinces and territories to remedy the against climate change. coming from all levels of Libyan society. shortage of health care professionals by Liberals will also work to reduce green- Canada has applied sanctions and sent in funding an increase of 1,200 doctors over house gas emissions and advance carbon elements of its air force as part of NATO the next decade. New Democrats also com- pricing through the kind of equitable efforts. mit to create 6,000 new spaces for nurses cap-and-trade system already operating in Canada would be in a better position to and nurse practitioners over the next 6 Europe, and being pursued by BC, Ontario, influence events in Libya if our government years and increase the number of other Manitoba and Quebec. We will also work had not failed to win a seat for Canada health professionals including psychiatric to implement a permanent $13,500 Green on the United Nations Security Council. nurses, midwives, technicians, nurse aides Renovation Tax Credit for home improve- Canada could be leading the diplomatic and patient service associates. ments that bring environmental benefits and political efforts to get rid of Colonel We will adopt the Canadian Medical such as energy-efficient windows, doors Gaddafi. Association’s call for a fund to repatriate and roofing. Finally, we support the Ottawa Our country needs to continue to partici- Canadian doctors practising abroad and Light Rail Transit project. pate in efforts to persuade Gaddafi to step seek to bring back 300 doctors to Canada down. The Liberal Party supported the use over 4 years. Our party will forgive student Trevor Haché, NDP of Canadian air power for one purpose—to loans for health care professionals who New Democrats do not feel that the fed- keep Colonel Gaddafi from massacring his remain in family practice for ten years, eral role in environmental protection is people. But the “Responsibility to Protect” and work with the provinces and territories adequate. We believe the federal govern- doctrine does not mean Canada should send to improve equity programs to recruit and ment has a much more robust role to play troops into Libya. support low-income, rural and aboriginal in environmental protection. The past The international community must medical students. two Conservative budgets whittled down remember that above all, it’s up to the environmental safeguards by centralizing Libyan people to determine the future of Caroline Rioux, Green the power to define the scope of environ- their country. We will: mental assessments to the Minister of • Address the cost crisis that produces long the Environment, which sets a dangerous Trevor Haché, NDP waitlists by providing more money to precedent. Now, at the discretion of the Libyan authorities have been engaged in hire staff to open currently closed beds, minister, a project can be approved based atrocities against the country’s popula- fully utilize existing operating rooms in on an assessment of only part of its overall tion and I strongly condemn the Libyan hospitals and purchase new diagnostic environmental impact. regime’s use of deadly force – including equipment. The government diminished public rep- military aircraft – against civilians. The • Provide funds immediately to begin resentation and recourse in environmental Government of Canada must unequivocally training more doctors and nurses. assessments of major energy projects. The express its support for the peaceful realiza- • Work with the Canadian Medical As- NDP has been a consistent voice calling tion of the Libyan people’s democratic sociation to immediately establish for greater responsibility and respect for aspirations qualification standards and on-the-job the environment. Projects funded by the New Democrats are committed to ensur- mentoring programs to fast-track cer- federal government must be properly as- ing that this mission never becomes another tification of foreign-trained health care sessed, we need to take the politics out combat mission like Afghanistan. That’s professionals. of these decisions and address long-term why we passed a motion that closed the • Provide student loan forgiveness incen- environmental and health impacts rather door on the use of ground forces, limited tives for graduating doctors, nurses, than short-term political gain from fast- the military deployment to three months, paramedics and other health care profes- tracked project approvals. I have been very and ensured that Parliament is the overseer sionals who agree to staff rural facili- involved in the environmental movement of this mission. ties and family practice clinics where in Canada for the past five years and am the To fulfill our humanitarian obligations recruitment is currently a problem. policy coordinator at Ecology Ottawa. in Libya, Canadians need a Prime Minister • Provide funds to expand provincial who can be trusted to protect peacekeeping health insurance to cover proven alter- Caroline Rioux, Green and pursue development initiatives around native therapies that are less expensive We advocate a renewed federal government the world. Jack Layton pledges to engage to divert Libyan oil revenues to a United and invasive such as chiropractic, mas- role in environmental protection, focused the United Nations in all aspects of the Nations escrow account by a set target sage, acupuncture. on strong regulations and programs cre- Libyan crisis, particularly in establishing date in order to make clear to the Gaddafi • Improve access to midwifery services ated in collaboration with provincial and an immediate ceasefire, addressing the le- Regime that they will not be able to outlast across Canada. municipal governments. When it comes to gitimate democratic demands of the Libyan the current UN intervention. our vision for the environment, especially people, and ensuring corrupt authorities One of the Green Party of Canada’s Rem Westland, Conservative freshwater, the Green message is clear: answer to international law. key values is of non-violence. We believe It is important to remember that juris- Keep it. Conserve it. Protect it. New Democrats believe that Canada’s that security should not rest mainly on diction for health is with the provinces. As the only party working within a participation in any NATO missions abroad military strength but on cooperation, sound Provincial decisions about health care triple bottom line (economic, ecological should be approved exclusively through economic and social development, envi- are guided by the Canada Health Act and and social) approach to every policy, the Parliament and we remain committed to ronmental safety, and respect for human also by specific initiatives taken by the Green Party of Canada’s position on key hold all parties in the House of Commons to rights. The Green Party also advocates Federal Government to make it easier environmental issues is clear. account to ensure that our women and men strengthening the United Nations as the for Canadians to make the best possible It is urgent that the Canadian govern- in uniform are not placed in harm’s way. global organisation of conflict management choices with regard to their own well- ment set real targets, with measurable and peacekeeping. being. The recent doubling of the child tax objectives, and put in place the resources Caroline Rioux, Green: credit for participation in fitness and sport to deliver on those goals. We need to The Green Party is calling for a rapid and Rem Westland, Conservative and extension of that credit to adults are de-couple the perception that economic robust international diplomatic interven- I am running a local campaign to represent examples of this. success is dependent on physical growth tion to pre-empt a potential slide towards the people of Ottawa-Vanier. Questions per- The approximately $41 billion in fed- and build upon the benefits of a steady- a protracted Libyan Civil War. On the taining to foreign affairs are better answered eral transfer payments for health to the state economy (non-boom/bust economy). diplomatic table should be an ultimatum by the national campaign. Project:1027 01/31/11 1.2 North: Seal: ASSO IO C R IA A T

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Drawing: 1 : 200  are aware of SHCHC’s role in the  connaissez le rôle de CSCCS Photonics lab planned for Development Area Site Plan Project:1027 dans la collectivité et appuyez sa 01/31/11 1.2 community and support our 04/02/2011 9:48:02 AM Mission, mission,  avez 18 ans ou plus, King Edward/Templeton  are 18 years of age or older,  êtes au courant des enjeux sociaux et de santé actuels,  have awareness of current health Pedestrian access will be mainly from the  entretenez des liens avec la Jan Meldrum southwest corner of the proposed building and social issues, collectivité desservie, at an “entrance plaza” and service access is  have links with the community we  pouvez vous engager à assister à he big hole has been filled in in- des réunions mensuelles, à faire to be provided on Templeton Street. serve, dicating that soil testing has been la promotion et la défense des The north end of the building will be built causes du centre et à participer à completed and the city’s site plan  can commit to monthly meetings, into the hill resulting in less than a storey des activités de réseautage andT parking notices are up at the large lot on showing above grade at that end. Most of advocacy and networking activities pendant un mandat d'une durée King Edward Avenue at Templeton Street. for a two-year term, de deux ans, It’s clear that another construction project the laboratories will be in this underground is about to begin at Ottawa University. part of the building. The north end will also call Cristina Coiciu at 613-789-1500 for contactez Cristina Coiciu au have an area of “green” roof with plantings more information. 613-789-1500 pour obtenir plus de The university is proposing to develop renseignements. the site with a three-storey laboratory build- of bushes such as sumac and serviceberry You can become a Corporate Member by completing and Pour devenir membre du CSCCS il est suffit de ing to house the Center for Advanced Pho- and an outdoor courtyard. returning the Corporate Membership Form below to Sandy Hill remplir le formulaire ci-dessous et de le remettre ou Community Health Centre - 221 Nelson St., Ottawa, ON, K1N de le poster au CSCCS – 221, rue Nelson, Ottawa tonics and Environmental Analysis. The All the existing trees on the site will be 1C7. There is no cost to become a Corporate Member. ON, K1N 1C7. Il n’y a pas de frais à débourser pour university’s site application to the city indi- removed but will be replaced, on the 35% devenir membre. cates that “cross-disciplinary research and of the site not covered by the building, by academic activities will occur within this more trees and other plantings and in ac- APPLICATION FOR CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP building, including engineering, chemistry, cordance with a landscape plan submitted DEMANDE D’ADHÉSION DE MEMBRE DE CORPORATION physics, biology and earth sciences.” to the city. (To see all these plans go to Sandy Hill Community Health Centre/Centre de santé communautaire Côte-de-Sable The site is an L-shaped lot running down www.ottawa.ca/devapps and put the term, King Edward and across Templeton to Hen- university, in the search box.) Name/Nom : derson. Similarly the building will be L- Address/Adresse: Telephone/Téléphone shaped. The existing university building at A timetable has not yet been set up for Home or Work Home/Domicile : the project but we were told that the earliest Domicile ou travail Work/Travail : 43 Templeton will be demolished to make way for the lab. The area on Henderson be- time that construction could begin is the I confirm that I am over 18 years of age and reside or work in J’affirme avoir 18 ans ou plus et être résident ou fall. Once started the project is expected to the Ottawa area. I support the mission statement, service and employé dans la région d’Ottawa. J’appuie l’énoncé de hind 43 Templeton and north to the housing management values of the Sandy Hill Community Health mission et de prestation de services tel que prévu et take 16-24 months. Centre. autorisé par la direction du CSCCS. cooperative is not part of the site.

Signature Date Application approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting of / Demande approuvée par le conseil d’administration à sa Cash-in-lieu of parking ... (again!) réunion du: ______he university has submitted to the city factors into consideration: availability of on Secretary/Secretaire ______Date : ______Tan application for cash-in-lieu of park- street parking and municipal parking lots, ing for the site of its planned Photonics accessibility of transit, why a particular use Our best wishes to you for a joyous Holiday Season and a New Year Laboratory at King Edward and Templeton. might have less parking demand, peak de- filled with peace and happiness! According to the provisions of the city’s mand hours for the specific use and so on. zoning bylaw a building of the size pro- Nos meilleurs vœux pour une saison joyeuse des fêtes The university is covered by a special posed would require 30 parking spaces. In agreement with the city regarding parking. et une nouvelle année pleine de paix et de bonheur ! addition, 66 existing parking spaces in two Cash-in-lieu of parking applications are not lots will be removed to allow construction based solely on the specific site and use of of the building. The university is applying the new building but may be allowed if there to pay cash instead of supplying the 96 is sufficient on-site parking supplied by the parking spaces required. university to meet demand. The application Paying a sum of money instead of pro- documents prepared by a consultant to the viding the parking required by the zoning university include a parking survey which bylaw is possible anywhere in the former shows that at peak time on campus there City of Ottawa area. Each application is will be 860 surplus spaces even after the decided by planning staff (or in some cases construction of the new building. by the Planning and Environment Commit- Claudio Brun Del Re of the University of tee) on a case by case basis. Evaluations Ottawa told us that there are many surplus are based on the supply of and demand spaces close to the proposed new building for parking in the area taking a variety of as the parking garage on Mann Avenue near King Edward is “dramatically under- utilized” and has plenty of space. How much and where does the money go? “Cash-in-lieu of parking fees represent the amount of money that it would cost the city if it were to provide and operate each parking space that is exempted,” according to information from the city’s web site. The fees vary according to various factors including the location of the site. The money collected is “specifically used to improve or provide municipal parking facilities.” There is a catch to this last statement. In reply to a question from IMAGE a city spokesperson wrote, “Generally speaking, ESIGN • ESIGN UILD funds from cash-in-lieu of parking applica- D D B tions are used to provide public accessible RENOVATIONS • REPAIRS parking or fund studies to determine the CELEBRATING OVER 15 YEARS needs for public accessible parking. The OF QUALITY AND SERVICE funds are used throughout the city, not specifically for one geographic area of the 613-832-1717 city.” Thus funds from Sandy Hill are not BBB Honor Roll 2006 & 2007 necessarily used to help provide parking in our community. —J.M. April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 13

EnviroBoutique Manager Dana Silk. Photo Bill Blackstone EnviroBoutique opens City’s non-profit partner sets up Rideau St. shop toilet and pick up the best clothes drying Ralph Blaine rack on the market. As a bonus, you can also drop off your old CFL bulbs and small he new store at 366 Rideau Street batteries for recycling. may not offer the fresh okra, corian- Last but not least is an impressive se- der and curry leaves of the previous lection of environmentally and socially tenantT but it does offer its own version friendly designer products from around of green products. Walk into the freshly the world, including colorful pillows made renovated premises of EnviroBoutique from recycled seatbelts, dog beds made where General Manager Dana Silk or Office from recycled plastic bottles, and shaving Manager Melanie Johnston will enthusiasti- kits made in Vancouver from recycled cally take you on a tour of the many energy sails. Great ideas for presents! efficient strategies integrated into their new Visit EnviroBoutique at 366 Rideau or location. check out www.envirocentre.ca. This building, which is an older home typical of many in the northern sector of Sandy Hill, is being turned into a demonstration centre for how to retrofit an older home to maximize energy efficiency. Soon visitors will be able to see how they have insulated the basement walls and the spaces between the floor joists under the first floor. You can already see LED lighting in the showroom and a high efficiency furnace connected to the hot water heating system. If any of the many installations you find catch your interest, they can recommend a contractor for the installation. EnviroBoutique is a new venture of EnviroCentre, a non-profit organization that still offers a walk-in energy-efficiency A storefront on Rideau near Nelson has advisory service at City Hall. In addition to been converted from Asian grocery to continuing to offer energy audits (no more purveyor of earth-friendlyCitizen devicesAd 3 (early and May):Layout 2 4/1/11 2:49 PM Page 1 grants for now) as well as electricity audits, designer products. EnviroCentre also has a special program to help install energy efficient solutions in low-income households (both public Madeleine Meilleur Madeleine Meilleur and privately owned units) and they have MPP/députée MPP/députée recently finished installing upgrades in two Ottawa-Vanier Ottawa-Vanier houses here in Sandy Hill – two among 131 units they worked on last year in Ottawa. EnviroBoutique is now almost fully Happy Easter Joyeuses Pâques stocked with energy efficient devices that Bureau de circonscription / Bureau de circonscription / you may not easily find in the average Constituency Office : Constituency Office : hardware store, including mercury-free 237 ch. Montreal Road 237 ch. Montreal Road LED bulbs. Right now you can buy a Ottawa, ON K1L 6C7 Ottawa, ON K1L 6C7 solar charger for mobile phones, fireplace (613) 744-4484 (613) 744-4484 draftbusters, and devices for tracking your [email protected] [email protected] electricity use room by room. You can also www.madeleinemeilleur.onmpp.ca www.madeleinemeilleur.onmpp.ca see (and even use) a Canadian-designed ultra-high efficiency three-litre single flush We don’t judge women by their differences, we support them.

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May 12, 2011 • $60 5:30 p.m. Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres 6:30 p.m. Fashion Show Angie Poirier, M.C. • Fabulous prizes St. Joseph’s Church, 151 Laurier Ave. E Limited Free Parking Contact Jennifer Clark, 613-231-6722 14 April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 St. Alban’s selves would not be consulted on this issue. Continued from page 1 When pressed further he said that Centre 454 was a good place to socialize and he After the release of the Richcraft letter, allowed that the coffee was good (“though news of the relocation of Centre 454 made not as good as the Shepherds’ ”). As for the rounds of the community and Action location, he said that the current location Sandy Hill (ASH) soon learned that a large of Centre 454 on Murray Street is conve- delegation of Sandy Hill residents intended nient but that location didn’t matter much to air their concerns at the regular ASH to him - he would be willing to walk the meeting of February 28, 2011. extra distance in the event of a move to St. Alban’s. Greg acknowledged the problems ASH meeting Feb. 28 of drugs and prostitution among the Centre The meeting room on the lower level of 454 clientele but said that homeless people the Community Centre was packed as would always be drawn to the downtown this reporter took a seat; a show of hands area and that there was no way to separate revealed that most of the observers present drug dealers from their clientele. were there to discuss the move of Centre The day after the ASH meeting the Ot- 454. ASH chair Robert Stehle explained tawa Sun carried a story on the Centre that he had already arranged for a spe- 454 issue with the following quote from cial community meeting the following Archdeacon Selzer: “People were saying Wednesday (March 2nd) for the express we ought to get rid of these people, carted purpose of discussing Centre 454 but a away. It sounded like Nazi Germany.” few minutes would be allotted out of the In the week leading up to the March 2nd agenda of ASH’s regular business for an meeting IMAGE called George Sinclair to immediate preliminary exchange. He then clarify the status of the congregation cur- gave the floor to Dean Parker of the local rently meeting at St. Alban’s. Mr. Sinclair Anglican Diocese as well as Bev Jensen Executive Director Mary Martha Hale shows Sandy Hill teenagers touring the Centre has been the minister at St. Alban’s since and Martha Hale. Dean Parker went over two t-shirts painted by 454 clients. All Saints’ youth group was delivering funds ($1100) 1995 but three years ago his congregation the recent settlement with the breakaway they had raised for Centre 454 at a spaghetti supper in February. voted to formally break away from the congregation of St. Alban’s and the sub- Anglican establishment in Canada over sequent decision of the diocese to return one’s best interests. Some of the audience doctrinal issues (see box below). As a result Centre 454 to that church. Ms. Hale em- asked why shelters and services for the phasized that the centre works with police homeless could not be built in other com- to respond to “critical incidents” and noted munities. The owner of a hotel on Daly Av- that they intend to implement programmes enue maintained that when Centre 454 had Evangelical Anglicanism to increase security. In answer to a question previously been at St. Alban’s there had from the audience Ms. Hale said she did been a constant traffic of homeless people not know what percentage of the centre’s between the Centre and the Mission which hen George Sinclair clients were drug users. had attracted drug dealers to Daly Street. Wbegan as minister at Several members of the audience now She and others pointed out that the Centre St. Alban’s church in 1995 expressed their concerns. A representative 454 has no way of controlling the actions there were about 100 to of a nearby condominium complained of their clientele once they leave the centre 120 worshippers attending about the “mock dialogue” being carried and pass into the community. The discus- services. Today there are out by the diocese when it seemed clear sion came to a close with a reminder of the approximately 180 to 220 that the move of Centre 454 was a “fait special meeting to be held to discuss this people attending one of accompli.” Chair person Robert Stehle and issue the following Wednesday. three Sunday services at Councillor Mathieu Fleury both expressed Filing out of the ASH meeting IMAGE his church and they have their concern about the lack of prior con- initiated a conversation with Greg, a tall, been increasingly attracted sultation which Mr. Stehle felt now forced bearded fellow in a large peaked toque and to the evangelical move- the community into a reactive NIMBY clean, mis-matched clothing, who had been ment within the Anglican position without having had a chance to closely following the discussion. Greg Church known as the Alpha influence the original decision. describes himself as a recently homeless Program. This movement Other observers at the meeting asked person who lives at the Salvation Army. towards the evangelical why all these services to homeless people When asked for his comments on what had had to be located in the city core - creating happened at the meeting he said “one thing side has led the St. Alban’s ghettos which they felt did not serve any- is certain” - the homeless people them- congregation to question some of the recent positions of the Anglican Church of Canada and in 2008 they voted overwhelmingly to leave the Ottawa diocese and seek affiliation instead with the “Anglican Prov- ince of the Southern Cone” which includes Argentina, Paraguay and Chile, etc. It was this decision that caused the Ottawa diocese to set in motion the legal The Reverend George Sinclair and his congregation, proceedings that have forced The Church of the Messiah, will soon start holding the rector of St. Alban’s to services in the hall at Ottawa Little Theatre. vacate the church at 454 King Edward. the church hierarchy is having an ever more difficult time trying to patch over According to George Sinclair, the these differences due to the ease of com- rupture in the Ottawa diocese is a mani- munications throughout the world. He il- festation of larger tensions within the lustrated this phenomenon by recounting worldwide church. He says that while an incident from a trip to Africa. When 06368 4/11 the split in the church is often portrayed he was visiting a church deep in rural in the media as a dispute over same sex Kenya in 2003 a member of this congre- unions, the differences go much deeper. gation came up to him after the service He maintains that these splits are driven and upbraided him for the embarrassing Saturday,Spa May Day 14 • 1 - 4pm by fundamental differences concerning positions being taken by the church in the nature of the Christian faith and the Canada, demonstrating a knowledge of role of Jesus and implies that the Angli- Join us at Sandy Hill Retirement Residence world wide church affairs that Reverend Call today for your can hierarchy is becoming less and less Sinclair says would have been impossible for a luxurious afternoon of spa treatments, faithful to the words of Jesus. The main for a congregant in such an isolated vil- personal tour. compliments of recognized service questions for him are “Is Christianity a lage 10 or 15 years before. professionals within the community. revealed faith?” and “Does the church 353 Friel St know more than Jesus?” He points out Whatever the ultimate fate of the that some of the traditional ties within global Anglican Church, the congrega- • massages, manicures, skin and hair 613-234-3838 tion currently meeting at St. Alban’s, now treatments and make-up consultations the church, the English language and The reveraliving.com Book of Common Prayer, are no longer called the congregation of Church of the • gift basket rafﬂ es Messiah, will celebrate their last Sunday Revera: Canadian owned for 50 dominant in the world wide church and • healthy refreshments and relaxing teas years with over 250 locations. noted that on any given Sunday there are service in the old stone church this June. more Anglicans attending services in Ni- The congregation will then move to new geria than in all the churches of England premises at the Ottawa Little Theatre and Canada put together. Reverend Sin- and Reverend Sinclair is confident that, clair explained that Anglican churches with possibly one or two exceptions, all in the world at large are increasingly of the current worshippers at the church critical of recent church positions and will follow. April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 15

located between the Shepherds of has seen better days. I get a cup of coffee Good Hope and another building and sip for half an hour while reading the with a sign proclaiming “Fire of paper. Nothing much changes except that God Church.” Across the street is the other fellow at my table shoves off to the boarded up skeleton of “Our another location. It’s pretty quiet at Centre Lady’s School, 1904.” 454 today. Centre 454 itself is announced by Quiet at Centre 454 but there’s a round a small knot of smokers in front of of changes in store for our neighbourhood. the entrance. Inside the washers and The current congregation of St. Alban’s dryers are going at near capacity. finds itself without its building and will About 30 people are quietly reading, be moving into rented accommodations playing cards or just chatting over at the Ottawa Little Theatre just down the coffee. The bulletin board at the side street. The Anglican Diocese finds itself announces “TB tests on Monday.” I with a church building but may lose most follow the sounds of a piano into the of the worshippers; so to fill St. Alban’s and back room where Jack, in a faded save some money they will move Centre red baseball cap over unruly hair, is 454 away from its present location at 216 singing and knocking out a credible Murray where by all accounts they are rendition of “The night they drove doing an excellent job in a location which old Dixie down.” A lady friend is is convenient for their clients. One of the Centre 454’s current premises on Murray Street are considered cramped and unfor- sharing the bench and contributing a few neighbours who expressed concern over tunately disconnected from any worship space and parish community. inharmonious trills at the high end while the relocation of Centre 454 already has they surreptitiously share a beverage she her house on Daly Avenue up for sale and the Ottawa diocese initiated proceedings the fears he saw coming out of the com- pulls out from behind her jacket from Joe Onied will be looking for a new tenant to reclaim its church and went as far as munity. He expressed the opinion that if time to time. Another fellow in long hair at 216 Murray – maybe a new branch of instituting a lawsuit, according to Mr. half the energy that was going into fighting chats up a young girl at one table while Starbucks, though, if Greg is any judge, the Sinclair, against him personally. The result the move could be put into solving some a third fellow is dead asleep at another coffee at the Shepherds might prove stiff of this three-year struggle has been a re- of the problems of the homeless we would with his head resting on a duffle bag that competition. cent out-of-court settlement in which Mr. all be better off. He said he admires the Sinclair and the current congregation have staff of Centre 454 for their ability and agreed to relinquish control of St. Alban’s persistence in working with the homeless to the diocese by June 30th of this year. and said he didn’t think he could do such At that point Mr. Sinclair fully expects work. Nevertheless, he said he understood The 99% of his congregation to move to a new the concerns of the residents of Sandy Hill location and St. Alban’s will be searching and acknowledged that he didn’t have the Chairman for new communicants. The Diocese will solution. then begin preparations to move Centre The concerns arising out of the small 454 into St. Alban’s. Mr. Sinclair said that groups reports can be summarized by the of the over 90% of the funding for Centre 454 following list: comes from public sources outside the • Possible increase in crime Anglican Diocese of Ottawa. • What concrete measures would be Board at IMAGE also contacted Joe Onied, agent taken to protect community? for the building at 216 Murray Street. He • Concern over increase in smoking in St. Albans reported that Centre 454 had been very the area. good tenants and he expressed his opinion • How will tourism and business be that his building was an excellent location affected? oes a savvy high-tech ex- for a non-profit organization like Centre • How to manage what happens on the Decutive bring a special set 454. He confirmed that the current lease street round St. Alban’s - such as the of skills to the priesthood? The expires early next year but said he had no problems that occurred when Centre Anglican community of Sandy new prospective tenants at this time and 454 was there before? Hill will find out when the Rev- would be happy to renew the lease for the • Decrease in property values erend Mark Whittall takes over current street ministry. • What about the needle exchange? as pastor of St. Alban’s church • What will centre staff do to mitigate this summer. Reverend Whittall Meeting about Centre 454, Mar. 2: safety issues? is currently Chairman of Intelcan At 7:00 PM March 2 the upstairs room at In answer to some of these questions Mar- as well as priest in charge of the the Community Centre on Somerset Street tha Hale said that although the Centre has Huntley parish of the Anglican was packed with about 100 people when about 250 visitors each day only 150 can Church. the meeting was called to order by Robert be admitted into the building at one time Known as “Reverend Mark”, Stehle. The proceedings began with an due to fire regulations. She acknowledged Reverend Whittall was born in apology by Dean Parker of the Anglican that the Centre does run a needle exchange Montreal but, at the age of nine, Diocese of Ottawa for the comments of but said they only do about eight exchan- moved here, graduating from his colleague Archdeacon Selzer which ges per month - probably, she opines, South Carleton High School. compared residents of Sandy Hill to Nazi because they make the recipients leave the He went on to earn a degree in Engi- The Reverend Mark Whittall has been Germany. Archdeacon Selzer himself was premises once they get the needles. When neering Physics from Queens and two appointed Incumbent of St. Alban’s not present. asked to explain this policy she explained masters from Oxford, one in Theoretical Church, effective July 3, 2011. The formal part of the meeting began that; “We don’t want them injecting in Physics and the other in Development with a presentation by Beth, a city by- the Centre.” The room responded almost Economics. Reverend Whittall said that he couldn’t laws expert. Questions from the audience spontaneously, “Yes, they come into our On his return to the Ottawa area he comment on the move since this is not a revealed that any church may operate a yards.” When the audience expressed con- took a job with Intelcan, a company parish issue but rather a decision taken at drop-in centre in the city so long as the cern about Centre clients smoking crack that specializes in telecommunications the level of the diocese but he did point operation is “on a scale compatible with cocaine in front of the Centre, Ms Hale and air traffic solutions. Within 11 years out that the centre had been at St. Alban’s the community.” One resident asked if St. responded that staff chases these people of his start with the company he was for many years before the move to its Alban’s would qualify as a church since away. To which the audience rebounded appointed CEO. This early success in current location on Murray Street. So in it was losing its congregation on June with the question, “Where do they go?” business made him think about the pos- a sense, he says, the centre is just mov- 30. Dean Parker replied that a new priest Ms. Hale offered no response. sibilities of a second career and in 2001 ing home and he noted that the people it would be assigned to St. Alban’s as of July There were a number of comments by he took a sabbatical year during which, serves are living in the community. He 1 and the diocese was confident that there people associated with the Anglican Dio- among other things, he took a theology wants to assure the residents of Sandy Hill would be a “worshipping congregation” cese and one person who volunteered at course. He felt a pull and by 2005 he that the diocese is willing to listen to the in the building. Another resident asked Centre 454 who spoke of the good work found himself studying theology full time community and do what it can to address where the eight full-time and four or five being done at the centre. at St. Paul’s University on Main Street. our concerns. part-time workers would park if the centre A member of the audience then asked moved to St. Alban’s given that the church for comments from Ian Kingham of the Reverend Whittall is 48 years old, Reverend Mark is also planning some has no parking lot. Beth said that zoning Ottawa Police who had been observing the has a wife and two children (17 and 15) dialogue for his future congregation. Al- bylaws do not control who can use the area meeting up to that point. Constable King- and lives in Old Ottawa South. He sees though they will have to wait until July 3 around but off the grounds of a given site. ham confessed that he had no crystal ball himself as an orthodox Anglican and for his first sermon in St. Alban’s, he has Bev Jensen from the diocese expressed but he could state confidently that bringing when asked about the concerns of more already set in motion three different initia- the willingness of the church to work homeless people into the neighbourhood evangelical members over the teachings tives to start building what he describes as with the community to address concerns in these numbers can change the nature of of Jesus Christ he quoted Jesus as say- a “Spirit -led, Christ-centered contempo- of the community but Dean Parker made it a neighbourhood and will bring in more ing that He was “sent to bring the good rary urban church.” clear that the diocese had already decided crime. He said that the police can respond news to the poor” and also that Christians As of April 24 there will be an online to move Centre 454 to St. Alban’s. The with foot patrols and similar measures but should “welcome the stranger, feed the website and Facebook page where he meeting then broke up into small groups he said he could not say that there wouldn’t hungry and care for the sick.” Reverend hopes to begin a discussion about how to to discuss issues arising out of the move be an impact due to the move of Centre Mark is confident that Anglicans know promote his vision for a new St. Alban’s. of Centre 454. 454. With these comments the meeting how to accomplish this mission and that He also plans to initiate a series of face-to- In the meantime IMAGE took advan- came to a close. they also know the importance of not just face meetings for the same purpose – the tage of the lull to check in again with belief but also putting those beliefs into first one to be held at the Royal Oak on Greg who was standing in the outer lobby A visit to the centre action in one’s daily life. Laurier Avenue on May 3. observing the discussions of the various The meeting came to a close but Greg’s Of course Reverend Whittall is well groups. Greg suggested that Sandy Hill invitation for a visit to Centre 454 had Anyone interested in the online discus- aware that he is moving to St. Alban’s sion on the future of St.Alban’s is invited residents concerned about the move of still not been addressed. So on Friday, in the midst of some vigorous local dif- Centre 454 should come down to the Mur- March 18th at 2:00 p.m. this reporter to logon to www.thenewstalbans.ca or the ferences concerning the location of the Facebook page named “thenewstalbans” ray Street location and see for themselves. was rounding the corner at King Edward street ministry known as Centre 454. He feels that a visit would dispel some of and Murray heading west. Centre 454 is anytime after April 24. 16 April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 La Promenade de Jane célèbre le patrimoine bâti et naturel

sonnelle, l’histoire de la ville, sa planifica- tion et l’engagement civique. Les visites par guidées sont données par des bénévoles qui Michel Prévost, s’intéressent à leur communauté et qui ont archiviste en chef une histoire intéressante à partager. Comme le note Mme Louise Renauld- de l’Université George, un membre enthousiaste du d’Ottawa Comité organisateur, « La Promenade de Jane est d’abord et avant tout une question d’interaction avec les autres et avec son milieu ». ncore cette année, des centaines de résidants de la région de la capitale « À la découverte du quadrilatère histo- fédérale vont envahir nos rues, les rique de l’Université d’Ottawa » 7E et 8 mai, à l’occasion de la quatrième édition de La Promenade de Jane. En Comme par le passé, je participe à La effet, plus d’une cinquantaine de prom- Promenade de Jane en donnant une visite enades visant à célébrer la richesse de pédestre afin de faire connaître le riche notre patrimoine bâti et naturel seront patrimoine de la Côte-de-Sable. Le samedi présentées aux Ottaviens et aux Gatinois. 7 mai, à 11 h, venez explorer le quadrilatère Ces marches sont offertes gratuitement historique de l’Université d’Ottawa, situé afin que toutes les personnes intéressées au cœur du quartier depuis plus de 150 puissent y participer. ans. Le départ se fera en face du pavillon Tabaret, au pied du grand escalier. Ce Historique magnifique bâtiment de style néo-classique Instaurée dans la région en 2007 par le symbolise l’Université canadienne depuis groupe Imagine Ottawa, La Promenade plus d’un siècle. Venez aussi découvrir de Jane est un projet du Centre for Ur- l’histoire fascinante de la plus ancienne ban Ecology qui partage les idées et les et importante université bilingue en préoccupations de la grande urbaniste et Amérique du Nord ainsi que son riche pat- activiste Jane Jacobs (1916-2006). De fait, rimoine bâti, notamment le pavillon Hagen La Promenade de Jane vise notamment à (l’ancienne École normale de l’Université), mieux faire connaître la réalité urbaine en la Salle académique, le pavillon des Arts combinant la marche, l’observation per- visuels ainsi que les belles maisons victo- riennes et de style Second-Empire de la rue Séraphin-Marion. Je vais aussi souligner au passage plusieurs anecdotes qui ont marqué l’histoire de l’établissement depuis sa fondation en 1848 par Mgr Joseph- Bruno Guigues, premier évêque catholique de Bytown.

« À la découverte du cimetière patrimo- nial St. James » Les vieux cimetières sont des lieux d’histoire et de mémoire et souvent des jar- dins de verdure. Le cimetière anglican St. James, le plus ancien cimetière de la région de la capitale, se trouve dans le secteur de Michel Prévost devant le monument funéraire de Robert Bell, le fondateur du Ottawa Le magnifique pavillon Tabaret symbolise Hull, à Gatineau. Le samedi 7 mai, à 15 h, Citizen, au cimetière St. James. PHOTO : Jacques Decarie l’Université d’Ottawa depuis plus de cent on en fera la visite avec, comme point de ans. uOttawa O-0015 départ, l’entrée du cimetière en haut de la mière «La découverte du quartier Côte- côte du boulevard Alexandre-Taché, près de-Sable du point de vue des nouveaux de l’U niversité du Québec en Outaouais. arrivants au Canada » sera donnée par Venez découvrir les beaux monuments Antoine Rukebesha et la deuxième « Une funéraires de Philemon Wright, de sa promenade dans l’histoire de la Côte-de- femme Abygail Wyman et de ses enfants Sable » sera présentée par Betsy Mann (la famille fondatrice du canton de Hull en d’Action Côte-de-Sable. Il est possible 1800), de John Scott (le premier maire de de se procurer l’horaire et la description Bytown en 1847), du grand propriétaire des promenades en cliquant sur www. terrien Nicolas Sparks, de Robert Bell (le janeswalkottawa.ca. Vous pouvez aussi fondateur du Ottawa Citizen), et de bien me joindre par courriel à michel.prevost@ d’autres personnages qui ont marqué le uottawa.ca ou par téléphone au 613-562- développement de notre région, des deux 5825. côtés de la rivière des Outaouais. Profitez bien de cette fin de semaine Plusieurs autres visites guidées seront pour parcourir nos rues et découvrir notre offertes en français à Ottawa et Gatineau, histoire passionnante et notre riche patri- dont deux dans la Côte-de-Sable. La pre- moine bâti.

418 Rideau Street, Ottawa Ontario K1N 5Z1 Venez découvrir où se trouvait le célèbre Musée de l’Université d’Ottawa au début du 20e siècle. AUO-PHO-NB-38A-1-114 April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 17 Being Green in Sandy Hill

I work for the city and have started to Karen Bays work more downtown when I can so I can walk there rather than drive my car to my appy Earth Day everyone! April office in Nepean. I will continue to do that 22 is the one day of the year set whenever I can because there is one less aside to urge and motivate us to car on the road and it is good for me to Hact on environmental concerns affecting get the exercise. our planet. Earth Day started in 1970 in Bryan, Sweetland Ave. the United States and is now celebrated in I should try to be a better user of our green over 175 countries. In 2009 the United Na- bin. We don’t use it like we should. tions designated April 22 as International Laurie, Sweetland Ave. Mother Earth Day. Events in Japan and other catastrophes around the world in We are going to renovate our basement us- recent years are reminders that the earth ing green products and to reduce our need is fragile. Dependency on limited non- for air conditioning. renewable resources climbs while space Susan from Lowertown in landfills runs out. We each have a part I should be walking more and recycle my to play in keeping our planet green and stuff. By the way, why are there no recycling safe. No matter how “green” you already bins in the park? are, there is probably still more you can do Chantal, Blackburn Ave. to help the planet, our country, our community and yourself. There are no shortages of ways to be People out on the streets in Sandy Hill green in Sandy Hill. We have a city that one recent, sunny Sunday were happy to is working hard to limit what goes to the talk about some of the ways they are living landfill so use those green bins, and black greener. Some have given up their cars, and blue boxes. We live in one of the most taken up biking, or have begun walking walkable areas of Ottawa with access to everywhere they can. Others are using services and amenities within a few blocks drying racks in the winter and hanging out reach so use your feet or bike to get places their clothes in warmer months, recycling, and park for free and get exercise at the turning off lights, eating less meat, and same time. reading more on-line. Sandy Hillers carry If you want to be more gentle with the cloth bags to the store and their own mugs Earth in Sandy Hill and need some other to the coffee shop. They are trying green ideas: cleaning products or making their own. Clean up your yard and the sidewalk But when asked what more they could or and street around your home or apartment should do, this is what some had to say: building. Litter-free areas can actually stay cleaner; areas with garbage strewn here I could play my acoustic guitar more than and there attract more trash because people my electric one. think no one cares so why should they. Jim, Nelson Ave. Visit the Enviro Centre’s new retail store I should pay more attention to my food on Rideau across from Loblaws. They are choices such as the way food is grown (I open Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 5:00 have concerns over cranberry production) pm. In this new outlet you can get prod- and how my foods are packaged. ucts like aerating shower heads and water THE GREEN DOOR Zoë, Somerset St. heater blankets that will help you live a Ottawa’s acclaimed vegetarian restaurant little greener and keep your wallet a little I want to buy things with less packaging. I greener too. They also have a great line of 198 Main Street 613-234-9597 love shopping at the Asian store in Vanier products made out of re-cycled materials nature in the city but they use so much Styrofoam and plastic. that would make great gifts. (Mother’s Day I wish they would change that. is coming up.) la nature urbaine Mona, Chapel St. Moving or changing furniture? Don’t I should turn off the lights more and unplug send it to the landfill. There is a volunteer, electronic equipment and appliances. They charitable organization which collects use a lot of power for nothing. gently used furniture and household goods Tuesday to Sunday 11:00 till 9:00 Monday closed Qi from Kanata and distributes it to families starting a new Ever wonder how we make our food so good? You’ll It would be good if we spent more time life in Ottawa. For more information visit: want to download our information pamphlet. picking up garbage off the street. It is www.helpingwithfurniture.org or call 613- www.thegreendoor.ca pretty bad. 745-1348. Simon, Joel, and Christine, Blackburn Need something new or cleaning out Ave. your closets? The May Court Bargain nature in the city Box at 228 Laurier is a great place to la nature urbaine I should ride my bike more and I wish there shop for something “new to you” or drop were more I could do about the garbage in off tenderly used items. A great way to the community. I pick some up everyday but acquire or recycle clothing, jewellery and it is terrible in many yards where students accessories. live. It is scary to think this is what the Want a good workout? Why use electric future is going to be like. energy when you burn body energy? Get Megan on Goulburn Ave. off the tread mill and out and about with I should be more self-propelled meaning Nordic walking. Use these poles to increase walking, biking, even canoeing more. I your calorie output while enjoying our neighbourhoods. For more information think we do a lot but we should always be nature in the city thinking of ways to do more for the environ- visit: www.nordicwalkfit.com or call613- la nature urbaine ment and influencing others. 832-4407 Philip, Somerset St. Perhaps you would enjoy celebrating Earth Day with others. Lady Evelyn We should walk more – especially next School, 63 Evelyn Avenue, is holding The SUE RAVEN winter we should walk to the arena for Greatest Earth Day Bash Ever on Satur- hockey instead of driving like we did this PHYSIOTHERAPY CLINIC day, April 30th, from noon to 3 pm. Food, year. Also, we should use power bars more fun, and entertainment for all. Admission Helping you to recover from: and turn off equipment we are not using. is free and donations will be accepted for They don’t need to be on all the time. Shannen’s Dream. For more information Dave, Luke, and Drew, Russell Ave. - Pain in Muscles, Joints; Neck & Back visit: www.ladyevelyn.ca - Fractures; Orthopaedic Surgery I live in a residence so I am limited in what When you are done reading this paper - Sports, Musicians & Work Injuries I can do. But, a while ago, I started taking cover to cover, use it to wrap your compost, - Stroke; Weakness paper they do not recycle where I live to line a shelf, mulch the garden, make paper - Balance & Vestibular Problems some blue bins up the street. I should do maché with the kids, clean your windows - Motor Vehicle Injuries that more. I also take my clothes and do- with vinegar, wrap a birthday present, or nate them to the May Court Bargain Box recycle it. on Laurier and I should do that more too. Celebrating Earth Day is important but Full Physio Services, plus: Patricia, Friel Ave. do not limit your efforts to just one day – be -Acupuncture -Ergonomics green throughout the year. That plastic bag -Massage -Hand & Arm Splints I am going to start a garden this year. I you don’t use, or that green cleaner made have never had one before and my father is from baking soda and vinegar to wipe your giving me a hand. I will then have organic sink, or those coffee grounds you compost vegetables grown locally thus making my 205 - 194 Main St., Ottawa K1S 1C2 may not seem to add up to much but they Phone: 613 567-4808 Fax: 567-5261 footprint a bit smaller. do. Thinking globally and acting locally Richard, Russell Ave. has never meant more. For more informa- www.sueravenphysio.com tion visit: www.earthday.ca 18 April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 Earth Hour arrives early at Viscount! On March 25, the entire school participated in Earth Hour by turning off all electrical equipment for a whole afternoon. “We discovered that we don’t really need lights in our classrooms when the blinds are up,” said one student. “It was really cool to walk down the dim corridor - kinda spooky- cool,” commented another. Winter Walk to School Day. On Febru- ary 9th some 70 students either walked to school or walked during recess to celebrate this active event. As the morning temperature on February 9 was close to minus 17 degrees even before the wind chill was added and with wind at 52 kilometres per hour, our walkers braved very wintry conditions. Congratulations to all! Greening the school grounds. The Toyota Evergreen Foundation has provided a grant of $5000, the maximum grant available, to plant trees around the school property. Community volunteer Richard Kelly has set up a lunchtime Reading Club. Trees are costly and so this grant from Toyota is much appreciated. Our vision is to turn the grass-and-tarmac Courriel: yard into a shady oasis for students, their [email protected] News of Viscount families, and the community at large. We want to add trees to the south (Mann Ave.) side of the building to reduce/eliminate our Alexander Public School reliance on air conditioners. We want to plant trees around the outdoor classroom, Michael Barnes which is currently in direct sun, and to add trees to shade the upper play structure. ampaign for a new school addition begins. Viscount Alexander School Given that the destructive Emerald Ash Council’s Chair, Rachael Mckinley, launched the campaign to have a Borer beetle is a threat to the school’s ash new permanent addition built at Viscount Alexander School when, on trees there is a need to succession plant CMarch 24, she wrote to Madeleine Meilleur, MPP, requesting her support in between the existing ashes which line the that worthwhile endeavour. In the coming weeks, other Sandy Hill, school parking lot and the playground. board, and municipal organizations will be briefed and asked to support this project. A presentation to Action Sandy Hill’s Board of Directors is planned City of Ottawa honours Viscount stu- for its meeting in May. dents at City Hall, March 2. On behalf of In September 2012, Viscount will begin offering full day kindergarten which all the students and staff of Viscount, Nadra will increase classroom enrolment and require day care space at the school. The Musse (grade 3), Zheyuan Zhou (grade 3), window of opportunity over the next two years would allow for the funding and Nasra Ibrahim Hussein (grade 5) shook approval, design and construction of a new wing at the school. Mayor Watson’s hand and accepted a $200 The Ministry of Education’s own Reach Every Student: Energizing Ontario gift certificate from Tim Horton’s. Mayor Education manifesto states, “A strong, publicly funded education system is at Watson and Councillor Marianne Wilkin- the heart of our government’s mandate and is vital to the prosperity of Ontario.” son recognized our school for its outstand- The document goes on to say that “we will continue to invest in our schools to ing contribution to the Clean the Capital upgrade facilities and improve buildings and grounds.” We, at Viscount, hope campaign. Viscount has participated every that the province, in conjunction with Ottawa-Carleton District School Board, year since the campaign began, helping to will step forward and work together to achieve this goal. clean up our own school grounds and also The Ministry manifesto also states “Our schools are not just buildings for the arena parking lot, baseball diamond learning. They are also the heart of our communities. We want parents and the and tennis courts. broader community to enthusiastically support our schools and get involved.” This project benefits children and contributes to a stronger neighbourhood. New to the area or just want to learn We welcome public support for the new addition as it will enhance public more? Viscount Alexander offers a special education in Sandy Hill. educational opportunity (junior kindergarten to grade six) with a family atmosphere. Volleyball. Over the winter, the volleyball teams practised every morning A student can get to know almost everyone before school and during the morning recesses. All this hard work prepared at school. Along with dedicated teachers them for the City Finals. Our boys’ team finished in the silver medal round and an exceptional range of activities it’s while the girls’ team brought home gold! We are very proud of our athletes no surprise that education comes alive at and their coaches. Viscount. It’s well worth a visit. To arrange your visit please call the office at 613-239- World Water Day. On March 22, to commemorate World Water Day, and to 2213. Seeing really is believing when it celebrate our year-long focus on water issues, the Sandy Hill Health Centre comes to Viscount! presented some 15 students with refillable water bottles provided by Metro grocery stores.

L’équipe féminine sénior de l’École secondaire publique DeLaSalle remporta la médaille de Bronze antique (4e place) lors de la compétition provinciale (OFSAA 2011) qui a eu lieu à Barrhaven du 7-9 mars. Bravo aux Cavalières et aux entraîneurs (Yan Leroux et Martin Ménard, ci-dessus et Yves Leroux)! Photo Lise Ausman April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 Photo Bill Blackstone 19 must have been a welcome sight for chilly skaters. Over the summer, the plan is for Green Stone Soup to hit the road and visit the music festivals. For now, it’s in our neighbourhood, open for business on weekdays from 10 in the morning to around 6:00, or eating on whenever they run out. Freshii campus Freshii, at 50 Laurier Avenue East, is going head-to-head with Subway on the Paula Kelsall ground floor of the large, newish apartment building at the western edge of the campus. pring is here, and along with the This is the first Ottawa outlet (there’s an- first crocuses comes the urge to eat other about to open on Sparks Street) of a something healthy and to celebrate chain that was founded in Toronto in 2005. Sthe coming season, when we can look for- The counter at Freshii is reminiscent of a ward to fresh food grown near, if not in, our frozen yogurt bar, with rows of bins full own backyards. While you’re waiting for of colourful and, for the most part, healthy the first fiddleheads, take a walk and see tidbits to be added to your meal. Indeed, what the University of Ottawa campus has Freshii does serve frozen yogurt, but the to offer in the way of tasty new options for emphasis here is more on quick, full meals, lunch served up with a touch of virtue. and the many bins behind the counter are The Graduate Students’ Association runs Café Nostalgica on Cumberland St., attract- full of ingredients such as olives, sunflower seeds, edamame beans and chopped dates, ing lots of people from the neigbourhood as well as campus. Stone Soup Foodworks which are there to be added to your choice Le Cordon Bleu Bistro Literally the greenest new food purveyor of five basic types of dish; burritos, salads, A summary of recent @ Signatures, 453 Laurier Ave. East at the University is a truck affectionately wraps, bowls of noodles or rice, or soup. IMAGE restaurant re- christened “Sweetpea” (for its bright green The customer is given a small clipboard The 2010-11 edition of Anne Hardy’s on which to tick off her choices from a truly views and food features, Where to Eat in Canada gives a warm paint job) by its owner. Stone Soup Food- plus other advice from works is operating out of a converted chip bewildering array of dozens of ingredients recommendation to Signatures Bistro. The from 4 different columns. If you are hav- our contributors about Cordon Bleu cooking school has combined wagon, parked across from the Biological where to find great food Sciences building at the corner of Marie ing salad, for instance, you will first pick their two dining options—Signatures your greens; then choose your premium in and around Sandy restaurant and the bistroCordonBleu— Curie and J.J. Lussier. Not every street Hill. Please send news food vendor has a mission statement, but toppings (for a price) from a couple of into one operation, open for lunch from dozen different cheeses, meats, fruits and of your recent Sandy Hill Wednesday through Friday and for dinner you will find one on Stone Soup’s website; food discoveries to it is “to connect people with one another vegetables; then it’s on to the “unlimited Wednesday through Saturday. For fans of toppings” column which includes selec- [email protected] the restaurant’s lunch menu, it will be a and the land through a rich and healthy relationship with food.” tions like tomatoes, celery and the afore- treat to be seated in the “grownup” din- mentioned dates, along with 20 others; ing room, and in the evening it will be The Stone Soup menu is simple: soup and chili, served with bread. A blackboard and finally you’ll pick one of 20 different interesting to see if the Cordon Bleu really dressings (specifying whether you want a pulls off the “relaxed, casual ambiance outlines the day’s choices, the names of the soups often paying tribute to the local half, regular or large portion of dressing, or and reasonable prices” promised on their whether it should be served on the side). website. On Wednesday, there is a dinner growers who supplied the ingredients, as in “Le Coprin Mushroom and Leek” or The effect is one of abundance and special; 4 courses with a bottle of wine for unlimited possibility, but surely many cus- $89.95 per couple. “Hobbs Family Farms Beef Chili with Organic Berkshire Chorizo.” Little O’s tomers throw up their hands in confusion and go for one of the “best seller” combi- The shawarma scene and V’s show what is organic, and what is vegetarian. The soup is served up piping nations helpfully listed on the board above Sandy Hill is blessed with access to a huge hot; more than warm enough to make it the counter. For $8.59, the Asian chop salad array of places to find the garlicky sand- back to your home or office at a pleasant is a large bowl of spinach and romaine, wich that is Lebanon’s greatest gift to Ot- eating temperature, if you’re not in the topped with roasted chicken, carrots, tawa. How to choose? One neighbourhood mandarin orange segments, edamame, and mood to perch on a campus bench. The family sends this list, courtesy of their sons, soups are served in large and small sizes, crispy wonton fragments, with a sesame Café Nostalgica two young men with large appetites: for around $7 or $6, respectively. There is dressing. The Bangkok burrito ($6.99) 603 Cumberland St. also fair trade coffee, Hall’s apple cider, features a whole wheat tortilla stuffed Biggest sandwich: with brown rice mixed with mushrooms, Fans of the cosy café / bar run by the Maroush Shawarma, 160 Rideau St. little bottles of milk from Cochrane’s Graduate Students’ Association at the Dairy, and baked treats from B. Goods and chicken, carrots, cucumbers, bean sprouts Best tasting sandwich University of Ottawa should plan to visit Auntie Loo’s. and a warm peanut sauce. Both dishes Castle Shawarma, 178 Rideau St. (espe- have a nice balance of sweet and savoury soon, since the brick house it’s located The concept seems to be a hit; even on cially with the spicy garlic sauce) a rainy day, there is a lineup at lunchtime. flavours, and are generous enough for a in is slated for demolition sometime this satisfying supper that won’t leave you feel- winter. The new building that goes up in Tasty but small I liked the vegetarian chili very much; it Beirut Bakery, 107 Mann Ave. was thick, chunky and spicy enough to give ing as though you’ve committed an assault its place will include space for a new and on your arteries. larger lounge, but it won’t have half the my sinuses a thrill, and a small bowl with Best combination of taste and size its slice of bread on the side made a filling So where does the green angle come Sandy Hill ambience as the current prem- Shawarma Palace, 464 Rideau St. lunch. The mulligatawny soup was also in? Freshii aims to convey a sense of ises do. The old hardwood floors, cheerful Friendliest service very good; thick with chicken and rice, and healthiness, both for man and planet. Their bartender, live music and the vigorous con- Garlic Corner, 321 Dalhousie St. sweetly garnished with coconut milk and banners and packaging feature inspiring versations going on at the next table will chopped coriander. I did not much enjoy lower-case exhortations: “let’s eat... let’s cheer you up on a drizzly evening, and it’s Bonus eat without regret . . . let’s be good to the Shawarma Palace, Marroush Shawarma, Auntie Loo’s lavender cupcake, though I easy to find something you’d like to try on have to admit it was nice and fresh. Serves earth... let’s let the earth be good to us the menu, with several imaginative takes Castle Shawarma, and Garlic Corner are . . .” In small print at the bottom of the all open to 4 a.m. every night me right for not asking what was in it. on burgers, mini-pizzas and salads, which, The soup truck started its Ottawa career sticker that’s holding your salad container if you go for the house dressing, will have The garlic potatoes are good, no matter on the canal this Winterlude, where those closed, you will read “this packaging is a pleasant taste of citrus. where you go. hot bowls full of wholesome goodness eco friendly,” which is hard to believe of a single use plastic box large enough to hold a small layer cake. Still, the Freshii lasts, then resolutely stop eating it and let Basic asparagus feast website makes a strong argument for the the anticipation of enjoying it again build The celebration of fresh, local asparagus calculations they’ve done to reduce their Ahhh! is for until next spring. is the raison d’être for this meal. Cook it carbon footprint, and there’s no doubt that When you buy asparagus, choose smooth, only until tender, but never mushy, serve it the food they serve tastes good, and offers a firm spears with compact heads. Avoid with lots of melted butter, a few parsleyed welcome range of choices for a meal on the asparagus spears that are bruised or limp or have potatoes or very thin and eggy crêpes, and go. They are open 7 days a week for lunch ridges. Select spears of approximately maybe a bit of thinly sliced cold ham. To and supper, and also serve some breakfast the same size to ensure even cooking, and be really decadent, place a small bowl of options on weekdays starting at 8:00. Dorothy Newman eat it the same day you bought it. If you melted butter at each place setting and in- must store it, place the asparagus, cut ends vite your guests to eat the spears with their down, in a plastic bag, add half an inch of fingers, dipping them in the butter for each sparagus is a legend that comes cold water, tie the bag shut and refriger- bite they take. It is messy, but ambrosial! alive every spring. Where I grew ate it, standing upright, for no more than up - in Southern Germany - nor- a day or two. • Add the asparagus, bring the water back Amally sober, frugal folk gather each year to To prepare asparagus for cooking, wash 5 litres water to a boil and cook, uncovered, until the celebrate the arrival of this quintessential it in several changes of lukewarm water 2 tablespoons salt asparagus is tender but not mushy - ap- harbinger of spring. Gourmets turn into to clean it of the sand that may be hidden 4 pounds fresh, local asparagus proximately 10 minutes for spears as gourmands and fiscal restraint is aban- in the head and under the scales on the 1 cup of melted butter thick an index finger. But test it often to doned. Asparagus heaven! stem. Hold the head end of the spear in one avoid overcooking. The best asparagus is fresh, local as- hand, grasp the cut end firmly between the • Clean and prepare the asparagus as de- • Serve young asparagus with plenty of paragus, and its short growing season thumb and fingers of the other hand and scribed above. melted butter, about ¼ cup per person. here in Ontario peaks in May. Asparagus snap off the cut end with an outward twist If it is a little older, add a touch of lemon resembles corn in that it is best eaten right of the wrist. Discard the cut ends. • In a pot large enough to comfortably juice to the butter. And of course, you after it has been picked. Like corn, it does The best way to cook asparagus is to keep hold all the asparagus and water, bring can coat it with hollandaise sauce, if not travel well; yes, they bring it in from it simple. Of course you can get fancy, the water, with the salt, to a rolling boil you must. Mexico and California, but it loses a lot of add spices, cover it with sauces, or put it over high heat. its flavour on the way. So gorge yourself in an omelette, but why bother when it is Serves 3 for a feast; 4-5 as a side dish. on the real thing while its local season perfection all by itself. 20 April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 Reduce, reuse, recycle: 14 steps  Resolved to eat no more fish or seafood that  Took steps to cut to a minimum the snail mail has or is heading towards endangered-species coming into our home. status.  Made all my charitable donations during the  Swore off bottled water forever, making an year through canadahelps.org. exception only in countries where tap water  Cancelled our Globe and Mail subscription, isn’t safe. in favour of following the news on line.  Stopped using paper napkins, turning to Saving water: 5 steps cloth instead.  Installed low-flow faucet aerators and shower  Began bringing our own plastic containers heads throughout the house. on food-shopping trips.  Replaced our 13-litre water-guzzling toilets Photo Bill Blackstone  Started carrying my own drinking cup on with new dual-flush models (3/6 litres). train and plane trips.  Purchased a front-loading washing ma-  Purchased recycled aluminum foil. chine.  Vowed never to throw out another elastic  Started using recaptured dish water to water band but to take them to the office instead. our house plants and new garden plantings.  Joined the office composting brigade.  Swore off using clean water on the lawn  Found a source of facial tissues made from and gardens. 100% recycled fibres.  Undertook to carry our used batteries to the Keeping clean: 5 steps office, from where they travel to the recycling  Abandoned Draino in favour of baking soda, depot at the public library. followed by vinegar and a chaser of boiling  Began composting all food waste, kitty litter water. and other acceptable material through the city’s  Replaced toxic oven cleaner with a paste of new green-bin program. baking soda and warm water.  Started routinely inspecting and sorting the  Adopted a poison-free method of cleaning contents of our home waste baskets, with the silver: make a bath of salt, baking soda (2 tbsp goal of keeping all compostable or recyclable of each) and very hot water; place a sheet of materials out of the landfill. aluminum foil in the basin; put your silver in  Bought bio-degradable bags for our residual the bath; after several minutes, rinse the silver waste. and rub it dry.  Substituted baking soda for conventional Energy conservation: 12 steps dishwasher detergent.  Had an energy audit done of our home.  Bought green alternatives for those cleaning  Installed a new high-efficiency furnace. products that neither baking soda nor vinegar  Replaced our 40-gallon hot-water heater with can replace. a tank-less model.  Replaced the remaining incandescent bulbs The things I buy: 4 steps inside and outside the house with compact  Purchased several sets of minimally pack- fluorescents. aged bed linens made in a certified zero-liquid-  Stopped routinely using the clothes dryer, discharge, renewable-energy factory. Alas, the using a drying rack instead. cotton wasn’t organic!  Bought a second drying rack, doubling our  Resolved wherever possible not to buy any- electric-dryer-avoidance capacity. thing packaged in non-recyclable materials.  Installed solar-powered outdoor Christmas  Swore off buying all paper books for one lights. year. (I’ve since renewed the vow.)  Reduced the refrigerator’s winter energy  Retired my Aérogold credit card, taking out draw with this trick: fill four large bottles with a no-points Amnesty affinity card in its place. water; place them on the back porch until the (Fewer points mean fewer airplane rides.) water freezes; rotate them through the refrigerator two at a time, returning them to the outdoors when the ice melts. Going places: 3 steps  Stopped charging my BlackBerry all night.  Trained 11-year-old Frédéric to make the  Started powering off my home computer 5.4-kilometre trip to school and back by bus whenever it wasn’t in use. or bike. Dispatch from the future: my  Began turning off or unplugging all the  Took the train home from Halifax after our gadgets and power bars in the house before family holiday. heading to bed.  Gave up our (dying) car and signed on with personal sustainability challenge  Shut off the furnace at the beginning of June, Vrtucar, a car-sharing company. Alexandra Wilson I offer this report on what I did, what I still turning to blankets and sweaters on the remain- need to do and what I learned. ing cool days. Other actions: 3 steps  Made a donation to flood-relief efforts in n September 2009 I attended “Impact! Steps taken Food and drink: 6 steps  Pakistan. The Co-operators’ Youth Conference Retrospectively, I’ll group my actions Vowed to buy food from local sources,  Celebrated Earth Hour with the children, who for Sustainability Leadership.” At the under these broad headings: paper and wherever possible.  deigned to make the gesture for the first time. endI of the event, every participant agreed waste, energy, food, water, house clean- Switched to organic milk.  Set up a spreadsheet to track our family’s  Began eating vegetarian meals three days to take personal actions to further sustain- ing, purchasing, transportation and other utilities consumption. a week. ability. I promised to do one new thing a actions. In reality, I did whatever came into  To be continued in our next issue with part week for 52 weeks to reduce my own and Stopped purchasing factory-farmed meat my head that I could do in time to meet my and poultry. 2: What I didn’t accomplish and What I my family’s carbon footprint. A year later, weekly deadline. learned.

The impossible language? Tim Creery’s amusing tract (his term) takes us on a ride down the Chemin CANADA Road where Parlez-Two- in-One (or P2) combines English and French in a single T. A. N. — Sandy Hill has a new gathering place for coffee lovers: T.A.N. (The Alternative Network) Roaster Cafe expression to save space on signs and labels. Despite of- opened on April 2 in the People’s Co-op building at 317 Wilbrod Street. Erin Cochrane is its enthusiastic, welcom- ficial efforts to outlaw it, Creery says it persists because it’s ing and knowledgeable owner/operator. Their coffees - from Peru, Guatemala, Bolivia, Columbia, Ethiopia, among “people speak.” Since Mr. Creery is a Sandy Hiller even other countries - are all organic, fair trade and single-origin coffees, and roasted freshly at the cafe. They are not Sandy Hill IMAGE Côte-de-Sable makes an appearance only good for the farmers and the environment - they taste good too, I know because I had some! You can either on the P2 road. It’s an especially funny read for us who drink your coffee in the cheerfully decorated cafe or take with you. You can also buy the coffees in 3/4 lb. bags to live in Ottawa, the capital of P2. make at home. The cafe will soon serve paninis made on site, soups and a variety of baked goods from local pro- Parlez-Two on the Chemin CANADA Road is available ducers, made with ingredients from local or fair trade suppliers. Stop in, have some coffee and welcome the cafe to from Books on Beechwood, 35 Beechwood Ave. — JM the neighbourhood. —Dodi Matthews April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 21 Photo Bill Blackstone De passage parmi nous… La Côte- Améliorer son français, c’est la responsabilité de chacun. Attention de ne pas de-Sable, confondre le sens français avec le sens anglais de certains mots. On doit dire : > Demander d’être averti de quelque chose, qui signifie « de rappeler quelque vue par une chose à quelqu’un, de lui faire penser à quelque chose »–non pas– demander de laisser savoir, ce qui est un anglicisme. étudiante Ex. – À cause d’activités physiques prévues pour ce jour-là, l’instituteur rem- plaçant a demandé d’être averti du changement d’horaire pour ses classes.

Marie-Claude Jean > Aider quelqu’un à se souvenir de quelque chose, qui signifie « fournir un indi- ce, se servir de moyens pour éveiller la mémoire » —non pas— utiliser l’expression our Camille Domeniconi, « ne pas laisser oublier » ce qui est un anglicisme. Suissesse d’origine, le 8 Ex. – C’est l’adjointe du directeur de la compagnie qui doit toujours l’aider à se avril qui marquait la dernière souvenir de la date précise et de l’heure exacte de la réunion mensuelle du person- Pjournée des cours à l’Université nel. d’Ottawa signalait également la > Être perdu ou mêlé dans ses souvenirs récents ou passés, qui signifie « avoir fin prochaine de son séjour au temporairement un blanc de mémoire dans la suite d’évènements particuliers » Canada. Étudiante à la maîtrise —non pas— être confus, ce qui est un anglicisme. en littérature, Camille est arrivée ici en janvier dans le cadre d’un Ex. — À la suite d’évènements fâcheux, ou dans certains cas de maladie grave, programme d’échange international il est possible pour certains convalescents d’être perdus ou mêlés dans leurs souvenirs et même dans l’identification de personnes connues. avec l’intention entre autres d’amé- Camille Domeniconi de la Suisse habite la rue liorer son anglais. Elle aura ainsi passé les quatre derniers mois chez Russell pendant quatre mois. > Être convaincu qu’un évènement se produira, qui signifie « être certain, être les Bregha, des résidants de la Côte-de- paroisse ou la publication de notre journal persuadé, être en attente » —non pas —être confiant que, ce qui est un anglicisme. Sable, ce qui lui a permis d’expérimenter de quartier, IMAGE. Ex. – Dans le climat politique qui règne à l’heure actuelle, il est évident que le mode de vie d’une famille canadienne D’un point de vue géopolitique, elle chacun des chefs de parti est convaincu qu’il remportera la victoire aux élections parfaitement bilingue et de découvrir les relève l’heureuse cohabitation qui existe prochaines. charmes de la capitale du Canada. Elle a ici entre les francophones et les anglo- apprécié tout à la fois la tranquillité du phones alors qu’il semble que dans son > Être éloquent dans une présentation oratoire, qui signifie « être clair dans ses quartier et la proximité du centre-ville qui pays ces réalités se vivent de manière paroles, précis dans son discours, persuasif dans ses convictions » –non pas– être lui permettait de se rendre en quelques très séparée. Elle a aussi pris conscience articulé, ce qui est un anglicisme. minutes à l’Université bien sûr mais aussi que les Franco-Ontariens ne sont pas Ex. – Depuis toujours, être éloquent, pour un orateur, suppose, évidemment pour d’aller flâner au marché, à la Librairie du des Québécois expatriés et qu’il existe lui, un entraînement sérieux et continu en diction, en élocution et en port de Soleil qu’elle trouvait très agréable ou même d’autres communautés de langue voix modulé, en vue de créer dans son auditoire, une atmosphère de respect et encore à son magasin de thé préféré. française à travers le pays. d’appréciation. Comme elle vient d’une culture très Camille est enchantée du programme semblable à la nôtre, son adaptation à la vie d’échange auquel elle a participé et qui > Faire face à un problème, qui signifie « aborder un problème particulier et af- canadienne s’est faite très rapidement. Elle lui a permis de mieux connaître la culture fronter les difficultés qui émanent d’une situation douteuse » – non pas – adresser souligne avoir apprécié la routine du repas canadienne, d’enrichir le contenu de ses un problème, ce qui est un anglicisme. du soir pris en famille, la découverte des études, entre autres en se familiarisant Ex. – Malgré tous les efforts qui l’on y met, il n’est pas toujours facile de faire face bagels et maints autres plats. Elle s’étonne avec la littérature canadienne-anglaise, de toujours de voir les étudiants circuler sur la participer à des activités organisées par le à un problème qui surgit à un moment inopiné et souvent dans des circonstances rue café en main ou encore manger en salle Bureau International et de rencontrer des malheureuses. de classe, des choses qui ne se font pas chez gens d’ici. elle. Elle a par ailleurs trouvé les méthodes Pour conclure, mentionnons que Ca- > Saisir l’occasion de faire quelque chose, qui signifie « profiter du moment d’enseignement très comparables, ce qui mille fait partie des quelque 300 étudiants propice pour agir, pour poser un geste important » – non pas – saisir l’opportunité, lui a permis de rencontrer sans problème que l’Université d’Ottawa accueille ce qui est un anglicisme. les exigences des cours et des travaux. chaque année. En effet, l’Université est Ex. – Grâce à son talent en la matière et grâce aussi à sa facilité de parole, ce je- Un aspect de la vie ici qui la frappe est le signataire de plus de 250 ententes inter- une chimiste a saisi l’occasion de poser sa candidature comme titulaire responsable sens communautaire, tel qu’il se manifeste nationales bilatérales établies selon le d’un projet mené par un groupe de chercheurs. à travers les invitations échangées entre principe de la réciprocité dans plus de 50 voisins, la participation aux activités de la pays à travers le monde.

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CALENDAR A Gardener’s Reflections April and May 2011 avril et mai FRUIT ALL DAY LONG Bibliothèque Rideau Library by Deidre Green

Saturdays at 10:45 very late spring has finally ar- Reading circle for children ages 5-10; held in be protected from desiccating winds. partnership with Frontier College. rived and our pent-up desire to Avoid selecting a southern exposure Les samedis à 10h45 : run out into the garden is eclips- which will subject them to winter Cercle de lecture pour les enfants de 5-10 Aing all other activities. There’s so much freeze-thaw and kill fruiting shoots. ans; un partenariat avec Collège Frontière. satisfaction in raking up tattered leaves, Provide moist acid soil with good twigs and remnants of old crusts the drainage ensured by sand, sawdust and Tuesdays at 10:30 (last session May 17) squirrels have forgotten. Most of the Family Storytime - Stories, rhymes and manure. Keep them composted to retain over-wintered organic matter can be moisture and discourage weeds. Multi- songs for children of all ages and a parent or composted except for any maple leaves caregiver. Drop in. ply your shrubs by rooting cuttings in marked with the tar spot fungus Rhys- Les mardis à 10h30 (dernière session pour la mid-summer and planting them in time tisma acerinum. The large circular or for good root growth before frost. saison 17 mai): elliptical black spots will release spores Contes en famille - Contes, rimes et chansons Watch for Vaccinium corymbosum pour les enfants de tous les âges et un parent when the temperature warms up so it is variety “Northblue” with dark blue ou gardien. Programme libre d’accès. important remove them from the garden. fruit, “Earliblue” with large extra-sweet They cannot be added to the compost berries and “Bluecrop” which has large mercredi le 27 avril, 15h bins where it never becomes hot enough Clinique juridique: Droits des locataires crack-resistant fruit. Though some var- to kill the spores that can eventually infect more Norway Maples ieties are self-producing, choose several different ones to ensure Cet atelier fera le survol des droits et des as well as other flowering shrubs and perennials. recours des locataires en Ontario et traitera cross-pollination. en particulier des évictions, des réparations et des hausses de loyer. Fruit for breakfast Nothing can be better than fresh ripe raspberries, warmed by the Fruit for dessert Ending a summer barbecue with a strawberry and rhubarb pie Wednesday, April 27 at 6 pm morning sun, added to breakfast cereal or yogurt. Both raspberries seems like a perfect choice when the fruit has been grown right in Surfing for jobs for teens - How to find a job and blackberries grow vigorously in Ottawa and occasionally even the urban garden. Both fruits are hardy perennials and easy to grow and not lose it! Information for teens about job arrive as volunteers from long-composted seeds. Add some to your once the light and soil conditions have been chosen with care. hunting from Employment Ontario. garden this year to begin a decade of fresh fruit delight. mercredi le 4 mai, 18h45 Canes started this spring will produce small bowls of fruit this Fragaria x ananassa Strawberry is available in hardy varieties Groupe de lecture Mille-Feuilles - Taisez- year and multitudes of berries in the years ahead. These fruiting that will survive four or five years. Most plants send out runners vous ... j’entends venir un ange de Michel shrubs will live for years; take time to prepare a well-drained that can be invasive but this is their natural means of propagation. Déon location completely free of weeds. Dig deep into the soil and mix Keep control of the strawberry patch by cutting back runners ex- in sheep manure and compost, then place the canes 2 feet apart. If cept in fall; leave them growing under compost as winter begins. Tuesday May 17 at 6:30 pm the garden allows, provide a space of 6 feet between rows; if not, If plants are lost over the winter, the runner seedlings will quickly Pen and Paper Writers’ Workshop one long row will still yield hundreds of berries. Full sun is ideal burst into growth the next spring. Like other fruits, strawberries Wednesday, May 18 at 3 .m but I’ve had a good crop from an area with dappled light. yearn for moist acidic soil ameliorated with compost. If drainage is Legal aid – Human rights Berry bushes require water for plump fruit and an acid soil. a problem mix sand into the planting holes, and mound the soil to What types of questions are allowed in an Mulch them generously to keep moisture available. Before winter, provide some height for the plant. Place plants eight inches apart. interview? Did you know that there are 16 support long canes which might snap under heavy snow accumula- The roots must be well-covered but the crown free of soil. Tucking listed prohibited grounds of discrimination tion and pile on compost to mitigate frost damage. In spring, cut straw under the leaves will offer protection from excessive mois- by law? Come join the University of Ottawa ture and pests. Before the first frost, cover strawberries generously Community Legal Clinic for an information back any broken shoots along with the old ones which are spent session on what equality and human rights and tend to die back after the previous year’s fruit crop. with compost and wood chips. Remove large autumn leaves that means under the Ontario Human Rights Look for Rubus idaeus raspberry shrubs/canes at well-estab- could promote rot. Watch for the variety “Fraises des Bois” which Code. The presentation will look at the law in lished nurseries; examine them for any evidence of virus disease, is free of runners and produces particularly sweet berries. Ontario on discrimination and discuss some wilted stems or galls which will ultimately destroy the plant. Avoid of the rights to which people are entitled in Rheum rhabarbarum, Rhubarb is a self-sufficient perennial that transplanting wild berry bushes which carry several diseases. Select appears to survive in every garden whether it is dry, wet, pampered settings such as employment, renting a house a spot for a bed that is well away from Spruce trees; these harbour or apartment, or when receiving other types of or ignored. If left to flower, rhubarb can be an attractive peren- services. rust that attacks berry shrubs. Varieties hardy in Ottawa include nial in a mixed border and is often found blooming in English “Heritage” which is almost free of thorny spines and continues gardens. Most gardeners pull out the stalks for cooking; they are Thursday, May 19 at 10:15 to fruit into autumn and “Boyne” which ripens mid-July with especially delicious within a pie, cobbler or fruit square. Since Morning book club - Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali deep-red low acid fruit. Boyne is particularly resistant to viruses rhubarb leaves are rich in oxalic acid and thus potentially toxic in and pests. large amounts, they are best avoided. However, should you ever need to thoroughly clean stainless steel pots, boil rhubarb leaves Fruit for lunch in them for spectacular sparkle. Our native Blueberry, Vaccinium corymbosum is hardy to -40 C and will provide thousands of berries over many seasons. The native For new plants, dig a deep hole and add liberal amounts of plant appears to die back completely in winter but shoots up vigor- manure. Ensure good drainage and moisture during the growing ously in spring. There are a variety of cultivars available that will season and mulch occasionally with garden compost. When pluck- retain architectural interest in all seasons. Blueberry shrubs have ing stalks for pies, cut off the leaves and tuck them into the base shiny, rich green leaves that blaze scarlet in fall. In spring, new of the plant to provide extra nutrition. Watch for the variety “New

Photo Bill Blackstone foliage is enhanced with white flowers which soon transform to Valentine” with deep-red stalks and a natural sweetness which will fat blue berries. Plant these bushes in sunny areas where they will mean less sugar for your pie, chutney or jam.

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ALISON BLACKBURN has accepted the term position of Supervising Librarian at Rideau branch from April 4 to Aug 31. Alison is currently a librarian in Collection Management where she selects audiovi- sual material.

SPRING CLEANING - You have ties, old buttons, brooches and accessories to donate. I am interested. Call me for a pick up. Sylvie at 613-239-0119. MÉNAGE DE PRINTEMPS - Vous avez des cravates, de vieux boutons, broches et autres accessoires à donner. Je suis intéres- sée. Appelez-moi. Sylvie à 613-239-0119. April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 23 Illustration Dawna Moore

May 12 - St. Joe’s Women’s Centre 2011 CALENDAR Fashion Show, featuring designs from Shepherd’s, $60, 5:30 p.m., St. Joseph’s April - May 2011 Church, 151 Laurier Ave. E., 613 231-6722, Events and shows taking www.stjoeswomenscentre.org. place in or near Sandy Hill May 18 - Human rights session at Rideau Library Branch, this presentation will look at the Until May 7 – Deliver us from Evil, a thriller law in Ontario on discrimination and discuss by J.D. Robins, Ottawa Little Theatre, 8 p.m., some of the rights to which people are entitled Sunday matinee (2 p.m.) on May 1, $24, $21 in settings such as employment, renting a (seniors), $10 (students), 400 King Edward house or apartment, or when receiving other General and Cosmetic Dentistry Ave., 613 233-8948, types of services, with the University of Ottawa www.ottawalittletheatre.com. Community Legal Clinic, 3 p.m., 377 Rideau St. Until May 29 – Of Earth and Sky: Prairie Artists in the Firestone Collection of Canadian May 24 – The Tree Reading Series meets the 613-789-0800 Art, presented in conjunction with the National second and fourth Tuesday of each month, Art Centre’s Prairie Scene festival, featuring Kevin Matthews, Arts Court Library, 2 A beautiful smile and Apr. 26 opening event at 6:30 p.m., Daly Ave., 7:30 p.m., free admission, Apr. 29 – presentation on the history of the 613 749-3773, the Series also offers free one- landscape genre in the prairies at 3:30 p.m., hour poetry workshops, 6:45-7:45 p.m., www. healthy teeth. May 6 – tour of exhibition with curator at 12:30 treereadingseries.ca. p.m., Firestone Gallery, Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave., 613 233-8699, www. May 24 – June 11 – Messiah on ottawaartgallery.ca. the Frigidaire, a play by John Culbertson, Ottawa Little Apr. 26 – Lowertown Theatre, 8 p.m., Sunday and Sandy Hill unite in matinee (2 p.m.) on June a demonstration for 5, $24, $21 (seniors), $10 Please come see us for a safer King Edward (students), 400 King Edward Avenue; corner of King Ave., 613 233-8948, Edward and Rideau, www.ottawalittletheatre. a SMILE consultation. 4 p.m. Urgent City com. Council votes on April 27 on reducing May 26 – Action Sandy Hill lanes north of Rideau; AGM, 7 p.m., we need solutions 613 241-4646, Sandy Hill to trucks and other Community Centre, 250 New patients and Invisible braces with problems now. Contact Somerset St. E. Invisalign kingedwardave@storm. emergencies Intra-oral exam using ca. June 4 – Bettye Hyde spring digital video technology fair at Blackburn and Laurier, always welcome. — The Tree Reading Series Treatment of from 9 am to 2 pm, rain or Appointments available on evenings sensitive teeth meets the second and fourth shine, family fun, entertainment Tuesday of each month; on and games, bake sale, BBQ and and Saturday Full digital X-ray, Apr. 26 it’s University Night, Arts more, call 613 236-3108 for more less radiation - WE CARE! Court Library, 2 Daly Ave., doors information. 389 Rideau St. (at Friel) open at 7:30 p.m., free admission, 613 FREE PARKING Bilingual service 749-3773, the Tree Reading Series also offers —Capital Vélo Fest: Bicycle Rodeo at Festival free one-hour poetry workshops, 6:45-7:45 Plaza,City Hall, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., bicycle p.m., www.treereadingseries.ca. games, products, demos and education. Tour la Nuit on closed roads: Cyclists gather and Apr. 26 – May 22 - Mind the Gap!, the Ottawa live musical entertainment at Festival Plaza, Art Gallery, Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave., Ottawa, 7p.m., tour starts at 8:30, (must register, fee 613 233-8699, www.ottawaartgallery.ca. covers cost of road closures) 18 km night time ride around the Capital; the route will follow Apr. 28 - Action Sandy Hill meets, 7 p.m., Queen Elizabeth Drive to Prince of Wales and 613 241-4646, Sandy Hill Community Centre, the Experimental Farm then circle back to 250 Somerset St. E. the Festival Plaza, to enjoy more music until 11p.m. www.capitalvelofest.ca Apr. 30 – Ottawa’s 1,000 Solar Rooftop Network is pleased to announce that final — Annual native plant sale, Fletcher Wildlife arrangements have been confirmed for Garden (Prince of Wales Dr., south of the Ottawa’s First Solar Fair scheduled for Arboretum), 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., see our Saturday, April 30th, 10 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. at Upcoming demonstration backyard garden, pick up free Ottawa City Hall, followed by a Solar Site plant lists and “how-to” info on gardening for Tour. Programs for kids have been arranged, butterflies, attracting birds, building a backyard so parents can enjoy the Fair. Refreshments pond, and more! Please help by donating will be available. your empty 4-inch square pots, www.ofnc.ca/ fletcher, or contact Sandy at 613 730-0714 or Events — Capital Vox Jazz Choir “We Live Here” [email protected]. If you have plants to donate Free. All are welcome. concert deals with themes of place, peace, (species native to eastern Ontario only), bring and community and showcases the creative them in pots, clearly labelled, no later than No strings attached. work of 15 Ottawa area artists, 7:30 p.m., 10 a.m. the day of the sale. Knox Presbyterian Church corner of Elgin and Lisgar, tickets $20 available at Alcorn Music June 14 – The Tree Reading Series meets the Studios, The Leading Note, Wellington Herb second and fourth Tuesday of each month, April 24 Easter worship @ 7:30 & 10:15 a.m. & Spice, or from choir members. Information: featuring Adam Sol and Julia McCarthy, Arts www.capitalvox.ca Court Library, 2 Daly Ave., 7:30 p.m., free admission, 613 749-3773, the Series also June 4 & 5 Doors Open Ottawa May 1 - Spring clean-up/Nettoyage du offers free one-hour poetry workshops, 6:45- Printemps, Sandy Hill parks and streets/Parcs 7:45 p.m., www.treereadingseries.ca. et rues de la Côte-de-Sable, rain or shine/ July 9 Family Fun Festival. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. beau temps, mauvais temps, 1 p.m. to 4 June 27 - Action Sandy Hill meets the last p.m./13 - 16 h. Monday of the month, 7 p.m., 613 241-4646, July 11-13 Family Vacation Bible School. 6-8 p.m. Sandy Hill Community Ctr, 250 Somerset St. E. Le 4 et 5 mai — Salon du livre de Franco, à Sept. 10 uOttawa Yard Sale l’école Francojeunesse, 119 rue Osgoode. June 28 – The Tree Reading Series meets the 15h30 à 19h. Pour plus de renseignements: second and fourth Tuesday of each month, www.facebook.com/salondulivredefranco, featuring Carolyn Smart, Arts Court Library, Sept. 11 Education Sunday [email protected]. 2 Daly Ave., doors open at 7:30 p.m., free admission, 613 749-3773, the Tree Reading 9 a.m. Sunday School & Bible class resume May 7 – Musica Viva Singers present A World Series also offers free one-hour poetry of Song at Saint Brigid’s Centre for the Arts, workshops, 6:45-7:45 p.m., 10:15 worship 310 St. Patrick St., 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20 for www.treereadingseries.ca. adults, $15 for students and seniors. More info at www.musicavivaottawa.ca. Ongoing - Walking School Bus “drivers” Oct. 30 Reformation Festival worship. 4 p.m. wanted. Need some exercise? Want to May 9 – Launch of The Busy Woman’s Guide get to know the community? Believe that Nov. 26 Christmas for Kids. 8:30-Noon. to Murder by Mary Jane Maffini and Among physical activity and safety are important the Departed by Vicki Delaney. Library and to children? Then why not join the Viscount Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Alexander Walking School Bus? The 7 – 9 p.m. Walking School Bus weaves through the neighbourhood and collects students so May 10 – The Tree Reading Series meets the they arrive at school the active, green Sunday: second and fourth Tuesday of each month, way. The “bus” is sponsored by Sandy Hill Worship: 10:15 a.m. featuring Jeramy Dodds and Shane Rhodes, Community Health Centre in partnership Arts Court Library, 2 Daly Ave., 7:30 p.m., free with Viscount Alexander School and Action Bible study: 9 a.m. admission, 613 749-3773, the Series also Sandy Hill. The bus operates five days a Serving God and Man offers free one-hour poetry workshops, 6:45- Sun. School: 9 a.m. week but we currently need “drivers” for Since 1874 7:45 p.m., www.treereadingseries.ca. approximately half an hour - one or two mornings a week. Contact Karen Bays for 210 Wilbrod (one block north of King Edward & Laurier) 234-0321 more information at 613 565-8460. April - May 2011 IMAGE avril - mai 2011 24 Photo Bill Blackstone

within about a week the shed was moved so that it sat about 24-inches away from My neighbour built a shed the lot line. After all was said and done; it really didn’t make that much of a dif- one of the things that I love about living call to the City of Ottawa I was informed ference. I can still see the roof of the shed by Scott Puddicombe here. It was developed and built in a time that, although there is no limit to how close poking up above my fence, but now it’s a when houses and properties were smaller an existing building can be to the edge of a little further away and things don’t seem hat’s right. I looked out one morn- in stature and, over the years, any lot of property, new sheds must be placed at least so cramped. ing and there it was. It wasn’t reasonable size that existed has likely been 0.6 meters (approximately 24-inches) from To be honest, I felt a little guilty after- overly large, it wasn’t some awful divided or turned into a duplex. Three of the lot line. wards and I thought, “Did I really need cTolour… but it was there. And prior to that the four lots at the closest corner to us I know that I probably should have gone to call the city about this?” But you know moment, if you had asked me what I would have been severed and there are now infill over and just discussed the issue with my what? The bylaws exist for a reason. They do in such a situation, I would have said, houses in their rear yards. My house is neighbour. I could have explained the are there to protect the value and the in- “What’s the big deal? It’s just a shed.” no exception. The garage originally built bylaw, talked it over with him and worked tegrity of the properties in our neighbour- But for some reason it was different when for my home, no doubt a carriage house something out. But at that moment, I felt a hood and to ensure that everyone is treated it actually happened. That’s not to say that at the time, is now my other neighbour’s little as though I was being taken advantage fairly. If the lots in the neighbourhood start I had any advance notice. My neighbour garage, severed away from its original of. That someone had decided that they to look crowded or the buildings start to didn’t come over and say, “Hi neighbour, home decades before I was born. And that didn’t care about the bylaws; they were fall apart, it lowers their value and that I just thought I’d let you know that I’m garage sits eight inches away from my lot going to install their shed as far away from eventually affects the quality of life in the building a shed this weekend in the back line and the roof of it pokes up above the their house, and as close as possible to my neighbourhood and the equity we all have corner of my lot.” That would have been top of my fence. My neighbour to the rear house, as they could. In hindsight, I know in our homes. So although this situation nice. No, instead I woke up one morning has a garage. Guess how many inches away it wasn’t like that. He was just building a was somewhat awkward and it was not to a shed constructed about eight inches from my fence it sits; you got it, eight shed and he placed it the same distance pleasant to deal with, I don’t regret my away from my lot line and its roofline inches. And I think that was why this new away from the fence as all of the other out- decision, or my actions, and I believe it poking up above my fence. Oh, did I not structure, this additional structure, sort of buildings in the neighbourhood. But at that was the right thing to do. mention I have a 6-foot high fence around set me off. It was simply the last straw, for moment… I just felt as though I was being One last thing - my neighbour, the one the perimeter of my yard? So… yes, I could me at least, in the ongoing encroachment pushed. And so, I decided to push back. who built the shed… that was actually only see the roofline of the shed above the that we simply can’t avoid in this type of I asked the city to inspect the installation me. This is just my way of saying sorry fence. But still, it was there. neighbourhood. and to ensure that this new shed was the for building a shed so close to the lot line Now I know that Sandy Hill is a tight little So I thought to myself, there must be proper distance away from the lot line. I and to let him know that I understand how community, literally and figuratively. It’s some sort of bylaw about this. And with a don’t know how the city went about it, but he felt.

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