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Your WEST CommunityVoice CARLETON September 3, 2020 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 3 No. 17 INSIDE THIS EDITION
Walkable Carp survey launches, page 6.
West Carleton welcomes rookie firefighters, page 11.
Erin McCracken photo Plaza Progress
Winston Ang, CEO of Blueprint Properties, centre, stands with his team of workers who are reconstructing the Dunrobin Plaza. Ang says the target West Carleton Legion completion date is October depending on weather. For the story, please turn to page 8. branch to reopen, page 14. 2 September 3, 2020 - Community Voice News
Erin McCracken photo Papa Walks 4 Kids
Russell Mackay and his supporters passed through Kinburn, Marathon and Carp last weekend in his quest to raise funds for CHEO. From Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 he walked 129 kilometres from his home in Beachburg, Ont. to the children’s hospital in Alta Vista, generating more than $50,000 along the way. Mackay, who is known as Papa, is 82, legally blind and diabetic.
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BY ERIN McCRACKEN “The only big push we possibly a fourth in 2034, ac- heard time and time again is cording to the city. Six options that will re- rural residents like to be with A second round of con- shape Ottawa’s wards actu- rural residents,” El-Chantiry sultations is now under- ally won’t result in significant said. way. A survey at ottawa.ca/ change for West Carleton During the last review in wardboundary and engage. and South March, accord- 2005, South March residents ottawa.ca/ward-boundary- ing to the Ward 5 councillor. indicated they wanted to be review-2020 is available, as “For West Carleton it part of a rural ward rather well as an online ranking means we go back to the pre- than remain with Kanata tool, until Sept. 25. vious boundary,” said West North. Virtual public consultation Carleton-March Coun. Eli “That’s why we took all sessions are scheduled from El-Chantiry. of South March,” said Sept. 10 to 23. Advance on- Under the six possible op- El-Chantiry. line registration is required tions, the ward will once Since the last ward bound- at the same links. again dip to the south side ary review, the city’s popu- The Zoom meetings with of Hwy. 417 to include the lation has grown to one a citywide focus take place West Carleton Business Park million people. Much of the Sept. 10, 12 and 19. A ses- as well as 156 homes in the growth has been in the sub- sion with a suburban focus vicinity of Rothbourne Road. urban wards. happens Sept. 14. The ru- “That should be with West “This has resulted in sub- ral-focus meeting is Sept. Carleton so that will come stantial population imbal- 22 from 7 to 9 p.m. and an back to us,” he said. “We felt ances between wards that urban-focus session takes it is better suited to stay with affect fair and equal repre- place Sept. 23. us. It’s closer to us.” sentation for voters and their The final boundary recom- The Canadian Golf & communities,” staff said in a mendations are scheduled Country Club and several recent statement. to go before the city’s finance homes on the south side of That prompted council to and economic development Hwy. 7 will also be returned task staff with hiring an in- commission and then city from Rideau-Goulbourn dependent consultant to council this December. Ward. review and establish ward You can also email com- South March will not boundaries for at least three ments to wardboundary@ change and will remain part future municipal elections ottawa.ca. of Ward 5. in 2022, 2026 and 2030, and [email protected]
Erin McCracken photo Market Day in the Bay
The Constance Bay Community Market was a popular destination Aug. 22 when organizers distributed their sold out monthly cheer boxes filled with goodies from West Carleton vendors. Amanda Gillespie from Limestone Acres and Amanda and Emma Chapman from Woodkilton Gardens also sold their wares during the mini market. Hudson corn was also available for purchase. Shannon Cuddihey from Constance Bay Rentals purchased 25 dozen ears and donated them to the market so that any sales would support market operations. 4 September 3, 2020 - Community Voice EDITORIAL Time to follow suit The provincial financial financial impacts as a result partnerships with compa- in services. This will be in bailout to municipalities is a of the pandemic and has sig- nies like Uber that offer on- addition to the federal and good start, but only goes part nalled more money could be demand services. provincial increases in taxes way to filling the deep hole on the way. A task force has been formed required to cover the costs of the city finds itself in. But the second phase of under the leadership of the the pandemic. The combined additional funding won’t be a blank city treasurer looking at ad- Everyone will have to funding by the province of cheque ditional budget reduction tighten their respective belts. $124 million represents just The city will have to submit measures in the event the city The city cannot run deficits two-thirds of the projected an application for Phase 2 doesn’t receive the second by provincial law. It means shortfall of $192 million for funding by the end of October round of provincial funding our elected representatives the fiscal year 2020. outlining expenses tied to to close the gap heading into will have to make some hard Of this amount $75 million COVID-19 operating costs. 2021. decisions affecting ongoing is for the deep drop in transit For OC Transpo, which has In other words, finance staff operations. revenue, just half of the antic- seen a steep decline in fare are trying to build a safety net Other municipalities across ipated year-end loss for OC revenue, and other transit should the expected remain- this country have bitten the Transpo. agencies in the province, ad- ing one-third shortfall not be bullet and laid off full-time The balance is to cover ditional financial relief comes covered by the upper level of staff temporarily, notably bus COVID-19 operating costs with a caveat. The provincial government. City council is operators – except Ottawa. and other budget pressures government has mandated missing a major piece of the This council needs to take for 2020. that the city will have to con- puzzle when it sits down to the blinders off and start talk- The Ford government has sider replacing some of their craft the 2021 budget, which ing tough with its unions that recognized some munici- least-used bus routes with is due in 120 days. the status quo isn’t an option palities like our capital city private short-haul private Be prepared for tax in- going forward. A hiring pause have experienced greater services – potentially through creases as well reductions will not be enough.
time on city council, it took them to remind residents acquire and protect for pos- OP-ED: Be a local river keeper strong leadership and com- that the drains have a strong terity ecological properties mitment to chart a plan to connection to our local and wetlands or to help stop downtown sewers from ecology. The paint job is not plant much needed trees in done while respecting social commodities. spilling into the Ottawa graffiti. Rather it is a power- the river valleys. distancing requirements. Sales of the watercraft are River. ful message decorated by If you do get a chance to Fortunately, Ottawa has a strong and rentals through The same determination youth participating in the kayak or paddle board on long list of attractions and the share-economy are very is needed by all those who national yellow fish road our river systems please tourism officials are doing popular. The parking lots of swim, drink and fish. We all program by Trout Unlimited consider making a finan- their best to promote what local conservation areas are have a role to help preserve Canada. cial donation. The Ottawa our region has to offer. packed with people looking and protect our river sys- Our local conservation au- Riverkeeper as well as the Ontario Tourism Minister to enjoy the beautiful and tems. It is distressing to see thorities are responsible for conservation authorities Lisa MacLeod has been picturesque waterways. litter in our parks and water- promoting and enforcing for the Rideau, Mississippi, tremendously busy show- It is great to see the colorful courses. There is too much regulations that protect the Carp and South Nation riv- casing our province’s best watercraft splashing along junk entering our water and Rideau, Mississippi, Carp ers will gratefully accept features. our watercourses. canal system. and South Nation rivers that your donations. BY STEVE DESROCHES Ottawa’s local tourism Open and public sites We can all do our part and flow into the Ottawa River. Landowners within the @SteveDesroches promotion agency has de- along the shores of rivers remind our kids to put waste They are the good people river valleys may also be el- veloped an impressive pass- mean that we can all enjoy in its place. Closer to home behind the scenes. You can igible for tax incentives for This terrible pandemic has port campaign to promote the water free of charge. you can make sure that the thank these passionate donations of land under changed the way we work local restaurants, hotels and That’s why as a city coun- catch basins on your street ecologists and scientists government programs. If and play. sights under the leadership cillor I advocated for public are clear of debris and gar- for the quality of our water you love our waters then With international bor- of CEO Michael Crockatt. water access when devel- bage. Many people have system and the health of our please put your money ders closed more people Mother Nature also has a opments were planned on no idea that these curbside natural environment. where you fish, swim and are choosing staycationsYour for great deal to offer. With the the shorefront of the RideauKANATA drains help channel rain Social media is bursting paddle. their leisure pursuits. These abundance of lakes and River. WEST CARLETONand melted snow to our with pretty river photos. localCommunity holidays are essentially rivers in the area it should Much work is neededOTTAWA to SOUTHriver and stream systems. But words of appreciation Steve Desroches is a former adventures and activitiesYour Community be no Newspaper surprise that kayaksVoice keep our water systems My local catch basins have and selfies are not enough Ottawa city councillor and close to home that can be and paddleboards are hot clean and green. During my yellow fish painted beside to help these river keepers deputy-mayor.
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Local internet businesses SUPPORTING SCHOOLS DURING COVID-19 Carleton for high- are working to develop Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is working with local school By: Jim Watson, Mayor speed internet, and community networks to fill the gaps, but are met with boards to implement provincial standards and guidance This summer in the nation’s capital has been much differ- the large providers an incredible amount of to support the reopening of schools. The primary goal is ent than in years past – one that has presented Ottawans are not stepping up. bureaucracy and red tape. to make the return to school as safe as possible, balancing with the most signifi cant challenges and setbacks in a New services on hydro the risk of COVID-19 transmission with reducing other generation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While the poles might seem simple; harms to the well-being of students, families and staff. vast majority of major events have been cancelled, many I never imagined a sce- however, modern stan- I encourage residents to visit the “Back to School” residents have found creative ways to enjoy the outdoors nario where I would even dards often require pole webpage on ottawapublichealth.ca. and rediscover the spectacular sights in the region. The consider removing my replacement, with high new normal has also given many an opportunity to relax, children from the educa- costs and extremely long BAIRDS PARK UPGRADES tion system in favour of lead times thanks to apathy recharge and reconnect with loved ones. Upgrades are happening at Bairds Park (at 2388 Fitzroy homeschooling. on the part of Hydro One. St. in Fitzroy Harbour). The City is rehabilitating the I cannot believe our large Permits for buried cable Now, as our youth enroll in online courses or return to essential energy and net- are expensive and require swing set by replacing the current set, adding additional classrooms across the city, and our workforce braces for work service providers lack complex engineering even accessibility features that includes an accessible swing, a busy fall, we must remember that the virus is still very systems to manage and for simple jobs, courtesy of baby-sized and regular-sized belt seats and developing much present in our community. I want to once again track work orders and per- the municipalities. an accessible path connection from Pigott St. It should thank the caring residents who have worked so hard to mit applications and create Network providers are be ready for use later this fall. This is great news as there plank the curve by respecting public health guidelines. challenges for competitive also slow to react and are are many families in the community that will get great use The actions we all take will change the impact that this development. not motivated to support out of the swing set and accessibility components of the pandemic has on our city. Let’s continue to protect our- I do not understand why community providers or fill upgrade. selves and our neighbours by practicing physical dis- governments set service in the network gaps. targets, but do not set or There is a way forward to tancing, wearing masks, washing our hands frequently CARP FITNESS PARK offer adequate programs to improve the networks and The Langstaff park fi tness equipment project is now and fi nding safe alternatives to large group activities. encourage their adoption. reduce the urban/rural di- Yet, this is the situation we vide in Ottawa. complete at 192 Langstaff Dr. This project was a While we are all focused on limiting the spread of the find ourselves in. Local councillors must successful major capital community partnership project virus, I’d like to take this opportunity to remind residents Our household includes encourage the city to en- between the Carp Health Access organization and the that our local businesses are still fi ghting each and every high risk individuals and so able low cost permitting Huntley Community Association to supply and install day to remain open, providing goods and services that we have chosen to keep our for internet projects and fi tness equipment. There are three fi tness station clusters our community needs. And as the winter weather quickly kids out of the classroom; take on broadband access equipped with: push-up bars, step benches, pull-up approaches, restaurants will soon have to close their pa- however, the internet ser- as priority projects. bars, long hurdles and parallel bars. The scope of work tios, and businesses will have to fi nd new ways to gener- vice to our home in West Hydro companies must also included a new accessible path connection from ate revenue. It is vital that we continue to support these Carleton is insufficient to be required to implement Langstaff Rd., leading to the new equipment area and adequately participate in tracking for work per- local entrepreneurs through these diffi cult times. If pos- new tree planting. remote education. mits, minimum response sible, head to your neighbourhood deli for a sandwich, Our school board offers times for service requests, buy a book by an Ottawa author, or purchase a gift for no asynchronous plan in as well as proactive pole FARM EQUIPMENT & THE HARVEST SEASON a friend from a local artisan. this situation leaving us no replacement programs. My offi ce has received quite a few calls from our local other option than to deliver Governments must allo- farmers regarding the upcoming harvest season and There is no doubt that this has been a stressful period for the curriculum ourselves. cate loan programs spe- sharing the road with motorists. Please put safety fi rst and everyone in our city and across the globe. However, with West Carleton, home of cifically for infrastructure remember the rules of the road. Reduce your speed when every day that passes, we are one step closer to a vac- many now working from projects to replace legacy, you come upon a slow-moving vehicle. When the path cine. Let’s be patient, vigilant and hopeful that our col- home, and families with obsolete copper laid in the is clear and it is safe to do so, make sure the driver sees lective actions will result in a safe and prosperous future children requiring inter- 1950’s with modern fibre you are passing them. Do not expect them to pull over on net services for education, optic networks. for all. the shoulder as they may not be able to do so safely. Do has pockets of underserved I will not use the phrase not push as the vehicles are going at the optimum speed. homes reliant on legacy “it is what it is;” this is not Maintaining adequate distance keeps both you and the The COVID-19 situation continues to evolve very quickly. wireless technology for acceptable. Please refer to OttawaPublicHealth.ca/Coronavirus to broadband. Our children and all of us driver safe. Our farmers feed families – please give them stay up-to-date on the latest information. These services are often working from home de- space! oversubscribed, do not serve better. offer the target of 50/10 City Hall - 613-580-2475 speeds deemed essen- Ian MacLeod and his Ward Offi ce - 613-580-2424 Ext. 32246 tial by the Canadian family are Carp-area [email protected] Radio-Television and residents. www.eliel-chantiry.ca 6 September 3, 2020 - Community Voice News Is Carp a walkable community? Survey launches to find out
BY ERIN McCRACKEN neighbourhood,” Perry The survey has more than always good to know what said. “What is it? How can a half-dozen questions and people in the community If you live in Carp, can you we get there? And of course a comment section. It asks think and feel and would walk to everything you need the big thing in Barrhaven if you have to travel out- like. They are who we’re all within 15 minutes? is transportation and how side the village for ameni- serving.” That question is the focus do we make those connec- ties such as a grocery store, Perry said she hopes the of a survey coming out this tions, especially now.” pharmacy and daycare. survey will help with long- week with the goal of iden- West Carleton-March The survey looks to iden- range planning. tifying what services and Coun. Eli El-Chantiry be- tify the types of businesses “I think we’re seeing more amenities may be missing came very interested. people would like to see set people migrating to the vil- from the village. ‘This is good news for up in Carp, such as retail lage or the outskirts and the “We highly emphasise Carp to have that vision and professional services. pressure on the amenities, that there is a need for this of a 15-minute walkable It also asks about the com- the issues of support for neighbourhood analysis in community,” the coun- munity feel and whether connectors, roadways, you Ottawa,” said Sheila Perry, cillor said. “It has all the people want to see a name it and grocery stores,” president of the Federation Erin McCracken photo amenities.” greener main street, more said Perry. “What’s our wish of Citizens’ Associations of West Carleton-March Coun. Eli El-Chantiry took Bay Coun. He noted several land- activities, and pedestrian- list down the road?” Ottawa, which links com- Theresa Kavanagh and her husband and former councillor marks: the library, friendly features such as With the Official Plan in munity groups to resources. Alex Cullen on a recent walkabout around Carp. Diefenbunker Museum, sidewalks and benches. the works, the results will “The time is very appro- post office, a convenience Judy Makin, president of be timely. priate for having a good Plan, which helps guide Barrhaven’s councillor and store, school, the medical the Huntley Community “What we can help do is analysis of what we really growth and is in the process city planners liked the sur- centre, dentist, veterinar- Association, will be inter- hopefully influence some need and of course the city of being updated. vey so much the associa- ian, the market, restau- ested in the results. of the big decisions going is growing and the (Official The federation did a simi- tion was asked to present it rants and bars, greenspace, “I think Carp is the poster forward,” Perry said. Plan) is the other part.” lar initiative in Barrhaven to the city’s planning com- recreation and the KIN child of a 15-minute walk- The survey is available The survey will help the earlier this year that drew mittee in April. Vineyard. able community,” she said. until mid-September federation inform the de- almost 2,000 responses, “That got very much “So what else would you “Tell us what you think, at surveymonkey.ca/r/ velopment of policies helping identify miss- into the focus of this like to see in a walkable what is good now, what is YTB2J9H. within the city’s Official ing transportation links. whole 15-minute community?” he said. needed,” said Makin. “It’s [email protected]
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Construction of the Carp Fitness Park at Langstaff Park is complete. Opening celebrations are scheduled for Sept. 26 at 10 a.m., rain or shine. The event will feature an equipment demo and a mini tradeshow with health and wellness professionals from the village. WE ARE NOW OPEN! Huntley Mess Hall reopens for rentals
BY ERIN McCRACKEN people in the hall. Everybody for a year,” she said. “I really ALL OUR STAFF HAVE BEEN has to wear masks,” said wanted it to be used and we Carp’s gathering place has Judy Makin, president of found a way to make it used.” reopened and with a floor- the Huntley Community The hall also recently re- COVID-TRAINED TO KEEP ing makeover.. Association. “There are ceived an interior make- The Huntley Mess Hall re- very strict rules but it can be over with new carpet tiles in cently became available for done. the main hall, paid for by the OUR CUSTOMERS SAFE rental bookings. “I was determined that association. “We can only have 20 the hall not sit there empty [email protected]
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Kanata Stittsville & Richmond [email protected] West Carleton 8 September 3, 2020 - Community Voice News Builder hopes to complete Dunrobin Plaza in October
BY ERIN McCRACKEN there have been many “We want to do it but every- overcast sky. delays. thing takes time.” Most of the other ingredi- More progress has been “It hasn’t been easy,” Ang is hoping the rebuild ents are coming into place made in the reconstruction Blueprint Properties CEO at 2808 Dunrobin Rd. will now. of Dunrobin’s plaza. Winston Ang told the West be finished sometime in The windows have been The company doing the Carleton Community Voice October but that will largely ordered. Ang had hoped to work had hoped it would at the job site on Aug. 20. “I depend on the weather. The work on the exterior walls be completed before yet want to get this done be- builders are able to work in last week, including the another anniversary of cause the community al- drizzle depending on the glass storefronts for ap- the Sept. 21, 2018 tornado ways seems to be thumbs job, but not in a downpour, proximately six businesses. passes, but its CEO says up with this (project). he said, keeping an eye on an Brickwork will also soon be installed at the southwest corner of the plaza and in sections along the front. The roof trusses are ex- UPCOMING pected to arrive Sept. 1, said Ang, moments after speak- ing with a roofing company ISSUES representative at the work We publish every 2nd week and mail site. Erin McCracken photo to every home, apartment & business Ang said his company was Gerard Blake, with Blueprint Properties, holds a sample of faced with lengthy delays the type of brick that will be used for the front facade of the from the start as they at- new Dunrobin Plaza. tempted to secure a building permit from the city. Once would have been delayed premises once the building that was finally issued last another nine months, said is complete. summer, work began on Ang. The main tenant in the pre- the plaza’s steel frame in He said the reconstruction vious plaza was Dunrobin December. is now able to stay on track Meat & Grocery, plus the When the pandemic ar- because Blueprint has in- post office, a pizza restau- rived, lumber orders slowed, house trades to do the work, rant and a chiropractic Publication Date Submission deadline said Ang. including electricians. practice. Then demand suddenly Without those trades at The grocery store owners, September 17 ...... September 10 soared with the relaunch of the ready, the project would Julie Delahunt and her sister, construction projects across have been stalled for an- Cindy, are still in a holding October 1 ...... September 24 the province. As a result, other year and a half, Ang pattern. lumber is now in short sup- said. “We’re still negotiating with October 15 ...... October 7 ply and is also much more Now, it’s full speed ahead the landlord and waiting to expensive, he said. before the weather turns find out when construction October 29 ...... October 15 Because lumber is diffi- cold. will be complete,” Julie said. cult to secure in Ottawa, the “We want to beat the “It’s still in the early stages of company brought in wood snow,” he said. construction so we’re wait- Visit us at www.ottawavoice.ca from Toronto for the plaza’s The other big ques- ing for more final comple- frame. tion is which tenants will tion dates.” 613-45-VOICE (613-458-6423) If they hadn’t, the project be setting up shop in the [email protected]
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4330 Armitage Ave 4919 opeongo rd 244 Strathburn St $359,900 $99,000 News Community Voice - September 3, 2020 9 Carp Hills research taking stock of tick populations Cenotaph Memorial Stones BY ERIN McCRACKEN is in trails that go through A wonderful way to remember a family member or neighbourhoods, in trails friend who served in the Armed Forces. The memorial On the edge of the Carp that border greenspace stones are in place at the Kanata Legion Cenotaph and Hills, Roman McKay reaches where greenspace and nat- are ready for engraving. into a little cloth sack and ural areas are mixed in with Applications must be submitted by gently pulls out a mouse. residential areas, which are His colleague Jay Logan really the preferred devel- 15th Sept. 2020 for this year’s engraving. gingerly tweezes off a black- opment model,” Kulkarni For more information please contact legged tick and places it in a said. “There’s a tradeoff Moira Green at 613 592 3376 sample tube for analysis potentially in terms of the or email [email protected] back at the University of size of woodlands and the Ottawa’s Insight Research amount of edge habitat that Lest We Forget Lab. Logan also uses a min- is around residential areas iature hole punch to take that may be affecting tick tissue samples from the ro- populations and the hosts dent’s ears. Erin McCracken photo for Lyme disease.” These will be assessed for Jay Logan, left, and Roman McKay assess mice captured in the The ultimate goal is to pre- several infectious diseases, Carp Hills for the UPTick study. vent infection. including tick-borne Lyme Her work will lay the disease, an illness that can infected ticks so they can her team are working at 12 groundwork to identify be transmitted to people eventually influence bet- sites in the Carp Hills, Kanata what could curtail ticks through a bite. If untreated, it ter prevention and public and Stittsville. from expanding, such as can cause severe long-term health messaging. Their findings could also with alternate urban de- problems. Ottawans are becoming help guide healthy urban sign and different pathway Sampling has shown the more exposed as neighbour- development. configurations. Carp Hills are home to Lyme- hoods expand into areas Access to greenspace Meanwhile, more work infected ticks. bordering greenspace, such near residential commu- needs to be done to boost That is exactly why as woodlands. nities is key to walkability awareness. Manisha Kulkarni and her “We’re looking to see what and healthy living. But that “People are more aware. team have launched a three- are the factors that are driv- comes with increased risks. But I think people may still year study called UPTick, ing those increases in Lyme Kulkarni wants to locate feel they are not at risk,” which aims to examine how disease, and how is urban high-risk areas, understand Kulkarni said. “That type urban development impacts development affecting that,” just how risky they are and of behaviour change does tick populations and the said Kulkarni, an associate identify types of develop- take time for people to think transmission of Lyme. professor at uOttawa and di- ment that encourage or dis- about covering up, staying They want to understand rector of the Insight lab. courage tick populations. on a trail, doing a tick check risk areas where people are This summer and next, the “We don’t know, really, when they get back.” coming into contact with public health scientist and what the extent of the risk [email protected]
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OCTRANSPO.COM 10 September 3, 2020 - Community Voice News Scholarship aims to boost skilled trades programs
BY ERIN McCRACKEN former Carp firefighter is He is also a student in apprenticing at Whelan Algonquin College’s truck John Morrow has found his Truck Repair in the Cardevco and coach apprenticeship calling. Business Park along the Carp program. Last year he was “I love it,” says the level two Road corridor and hopes to selected to receive a Weston apprentice who is training to become fully licensed within Family Scholarship in the become a truck and coach the next two years. Skilled Trades. mechanic. “I’m a hands-on “I wish I’d started this “I was really happy,” person. I like building things. earlier in my life,” said the Morrow said. “That’s prob- When I first started there 30-year-old father of three, ably one of my best inter- I couldn’t believe how fast who has been at Whelan views I’ve ever had. It made the days would go by. I was since October 2018. “I would me happy to get accepted for learning every single day have had 10 years in the the scholarship.” from some of the top techs.” business and I would have The W. Garfield Weston The Kanata resident and been licensed.” Foundation is a philan- thropic organization that partnered with Algonquin Erin McCracken photo to provide financial sup- John Morrow, centre, is apprenticing to become a licensed truck and coach mechanic port to students in manu- at Whelan Truck Repair, owned by Greg Whelan, right, and his son Ryan, left. The Carp Supporting you facturing, transportation corridor business owners say it is challenging recruiting for specialized trades, which is why and construction, which are an Algonquin College scholarship is so welcome. experiencing a nationwide is our priority labour shortage. Last year 70 per cent of Experienced mechanics “Bringing something in Please contact us if there is “What we’re trying to do scholarship recipients were are difficult to find. that’s broken and having it in conjunction with the mature students over the “If someone walked in here leave the shop working. And anything we can do to help you Weston Foundation is age of 22 who already had as a licensed mechanic look- figuring out things that other during this difficult time. produce leaders for the one or two degrees, even ing for work, we’d probably people couldn’t.” future,”said Kerri-Lynn master’s degrees. Just one entertain that and hire them Not enough high school Elena Rose, Agent Gleeson, project lead for the had worked in the field of on but the reality is that’s not students are exposed to foundation’s skilled trades expertise they had studied going to happen,” Whelan the trades, Ryan said, add- 555 Legget Dr, Unit 104 initiative. in university. said. ing that while some high Kanata, ON K2K 2X3 The number of jobs avail- “They were still looking for The hope is that after he schools may offer automo- 613-271-3141 able in the skilled trades is that career path,” Gleeson sponsors someone to study tive classes, there is no expo- “staggering,” she said. said. in the four-year college ap- sure to the trucking industry. kanatainsurance.ca In Canada three million The four-year scholarship prenticeship program they College scholarships help manufacturing jobs will program was launched in will stay on his payroll. draw attention to spe- open up over the next seven 2018 with $640,000 from the “Hopefully they like it cialized trades in need of years. Of those, 2.5 million foundation and $260,000 here,” said Whelan whose employees. won’t be filled. from the college. Already 80 family has been in the indus- “It’s nice to know they “The skilled trades are defi- students have benefited and try for more than a century, have those scholarship pro- Desjardins, Desjardins Insurance and related trademarks are trademarks nitely where it’s at,” Gleeson another 60 will be chosen for as far back as the black- grams,” said Ryan. CST-0189 of the Fédération des caisses Desjardins du Québec, used under licence. said. the 2020-21 academic year. smithing days. As the owner of an essential The Ontario government But recruitment can be a service and trade, Whelan says the province is facing a challenge. said part of the reward is Would you like to be showcased on our West Carleton Community Website? serious labour shortage that Many industries are in training young mechanics may worsen. need of labour. The high- from scratch and watch- Do you have a story to share? A business to promote? Maybe you would like to “On any given day tens of tech industry attracts many ing them work their way up recommend someone you know? Have an upcoming event, weekly specials or services thousands of jobs go unfilled high school grads wanting to from an entry-level position. you would like featured? We would love to help and give back to our community. and many of those are in the study that field at the post- His apprentices earn their skilled trades,” the Ministry secondary level. licences and as they ad- Interested? Visit westcarleton.talk2wanda.com and have a look at others who have of Labour, Training and Skills “When we advertise we’re vance, they eventually buy a been interviewed on our site. Call us now at 613-296-1464 or send us an email at Development said in a state- usually looking for someone better vehicle, maybe meet a [email protected] ment earlier this year. right away,” Whelan said. life partner and go on to buy Greg Whelan, owner of His son Ryan also grew up a house together. Whelan Whelan Truck Repair, tries in the business and went on likes being a part of that. to attract the right people, to earn his truck and coach “You see them grow as an including those straight out mechanic’s licence in 2007. individual,” he said. “It’s a of high school who have an “I think there’s a lot of real nice, satisfying feeling interest in or some experi- things that are rewarding to see them succeed.” ence tinkering with engines. about the trade,” he said. [email protected] News Community Voice - September 3, 2020 11 West Carleton welcomes new roster of firefighters
BY ERIN McCRACKEN
Eighteen firefighters have joined the ranks at rural Districts 6 and 8, capping off six to nine months of rigor- ous training under the tute- lage of veteran West Carleton firefighters. Retired Capt. Paul Carrier, who responded to count- less emergencies over 35 years with Station 66 in Dunrobin, told the recruits they are now able to respond to a wide range of calls, from water rescues and motor ve- hicle collisions to brush and structure fires. “You’ve been given a pager, Erin McCracken photo but more important than the West Carleton’s newest firefighters were officially welcomed into the fold at the second annual pager ceremony held at the department’s line troop building pager, what you have been in Carp Aug. 25. Joining the 18 recruits were some of their officers, as well as training coordinator Capt. Gary Kelleher, class coordinators Capt. Gary given is what that pager rep- Rockbourn and Capt. Chris Burke and District 6 Sector Chief Bill Bell. Retired Capt. Paul Carrier from Station 66 in Dunrobin was invited to deliver his highly resents,” he said, delivering regarded pager speech during the ceremony. his highly regarded pager speech during the second pagers connect you with ev- “Trust is normally very and say I wish I could do this. theme song playing in the encompasses most of West annual pager ceremony at erybody in your community hard to earn but you’ve been Do it. Put up your hand and background, recruits Allison Carleton-March. “This is the fire department’s line right now, from babes in the given it. That pager is trust,” get involved.” Weber, Renee Lathem and probably one of the best troop building in Carp Aug. womb to the oldest. If some- he said. “Trust is also very He also thanked them for Rob Gilmour were awarded classes that we’ve ever ex- 25. one calls for help, they trust easy to lose. So guard that stepping up. Some in the the Top Gun Award for dem- perienced go through the It’s one he has shared with you’re going to come.” trust, cherish that trust and group have already been to onstrating the core values of program. You guys rocked it. many freshly trained and People trust that firefight- earn that trust every time their first calls. standing together, working “You guys epitomize the qualified firefighters over ers will have the skills and you train and respond.” This year, because of the together and serving to- standing together, work- the years. Traditionally, the knowledge to help them and District 6 Sector Chief pandemic’s impacts, the re- gether. Richard Davidson ing together and serving new members would re- that they will do so without Bill Bell, who served under cruits were given their pag- received special mention. together,” he said. “We ceive their pagers at their criticism or prejudice. Carrier in Dunrobin, urged ers in April after they earned The Best Platoon Award saw it day in and day out in own stations once their “When you arrive on scene, the new firefighters to stay their level one qualification, was given to the entire rural training.” captains and lieutenants de- people will be relieved. I’ve engaged and connect with allowing them to respond to District 6 and 8 recruit class A graduation ceremony cided they were ready to re- witnessed this many times,” their training officer and most types of emergencies. of 2020. for all new rural recruits spond. Last year marked the said Carrier. “The public captains about training op- Their training continued “We thought the Top Gun is scheduled for Sept. 26. start of a new tradition: the trusts firefighters.” portunities that come up. from there. Award was tough. The Best The next class of rural re- district’s first group pager Likewise, firefighters trust “We love passion. Fire in “It’s a noble undertaking,” Platoon Award was even cruits will begin training in ceremony. each other that they will re- your belly. Glint in your Bell said of their new profes- harder,” said Capt. Gary October, with a second class “It represents trust,” Carrier spond and work together as eye,” he said. “You want to sions. “It’ll be exciting.” Kelleher, training coordi- launching in January. told the recruits. “Your a team. do something, don’t sit back With the Top Gun movie nator for District 6, which [email protected] JENANDLUCY.CA SALES REPRESENTATIVES Jen MacDonald & L ucy Webster 613-804-SOLD 12 September 3, 2020 - Community Voice News
the tops of the doors of a de- Emergency News tached garage. A couple had already evacuated from their home, located less than 10 Fire crews respond “They were from Quebec feet away from the burning to smoking door and were going to Constance structure. Bay and weren’t aware of Once firefighters breached Carp firefighters were the shoals and they hit the the garage they saw flames called in to investigate shoals which disabled their in the rafters, the attic and in smoke coming from an au- Sea Doo,” Bell said. “There the walls. They had to climb tomatic door opener at the was a good Samaritan in his a ladder and used a vent saw West Carleton Family Health boat who went out to check to cut two holes and open up Team clinic in Carp on Aug. on them and he was able to the roof a bit so they could 24 at 10:13 a.m. pull the Sea Doo off of the release some of the heat and “The staff shut down the shoals with them on it.” smoke and direct water into breaker to the door right Fitzroy Harbour’s water the garage, said Bell, who away which was a good rescue team towed the jet commanded the scene. thing, ,” said District 6 Sector ski to the nearby Port of Call Photo by Lieut. Wade Wallace “The crew was able to hit Chief Bill Bell. “Basically, the Marina in Dunrobin and the Firefighters from West Carleton prevented a garage fire from spreading to a nearby home in it fairly quick and kept the motor overheated and it was Lincoln Heights water res- Constance Bay on Aug. 21. fire from getting out of con- a mechanical failure there.” cue team transported the trol and compromising the women back to the Aylmer, within the blink of an eye Local residents know the a nearby home in Constance house,” he said. “It was a Water rescue team Que. marina where they had you’ll go up to two, three, laneways, but newcomers to Bay. good save, a good stop for comes to aid of parked their car. four feet, if you’re not famil- the area may not be aware of Firefighters from the Station 63 (Constance marooned jet ski Firefighters from Dunrobin iar with the area,” Bell said sandbars and shoals which Constance Bay, Dunrobin, Bay) crew. They did a great and Constance Bay also re- of that treacherous stretch can lead to trouble, he said. Fitzroy Harbour, Kinburn job on a fast attack and con- Two people on a jet ski sponded to the call. of the river. “Going into and Carp were called to 739 trolling the fire.” became stuck on some “For people that are fa- Constance Bay, you have to Firefighters protect Bayview Dr. on Aug. 21 at The garage suffered exten- shoals in the Ottawa River miliar with Constance Bay follow the buoys and make Constance Bay home 12:07 p.m. sive damage. The cause was near Greenland Road and the river, everyone will sure you understand what’s Ten minutes later, emer- the spontaneous combus- and Armitage Avenue in tell you you can be cruising underneath you and hope- West Carleton fire crews gency responders pulled tion related to organic ma- Dunrobin on Aug. 21 around along and your depth finder fully you have a depth finder prevented an accelerating up to see smoke pouring terials, the sector chief said. 8 p.m. might say 25, 30 feet and just and go slow.” garage fire from spreading to from the roof, the eaves and [email protected]
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CALL 613-458-6423 x101 TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT! 14 September 3, 2020 - Community Voice West Carleton Legion to reopen but changes in store
BY ERIN McCRACKEN us in trouble in the long run.” the red.” Reopening and adhering He credits the financial West Carleton’s only Royal to new safety requirements health of the branch to presi- Canadian Legion branch come with additional ex- dent George Dolan and his will reopen its doors later penses, such as rehiring staff wife Sheila, but said the ex- this month. and installing plexiglass, at a ecutive is going to have to get Though Legion branches time when the Legion is not creative. The branch needs have been allowed to re- bringing in revenue. roof repairs. sume operations under the “To be perfectly blunt, The executive decided late provincial government’s even prior to this pandemic last week the branch will Stage 3 pandemic reopen- we weren’t bringing in peo- reopen in late September ing plan, Branch 616 did ple during the day to jus- on Tuesdays, Thursdays not want to rush to open its tify opening and even on and Saturdays from 2 to 6 doors. weekends, unless we were p.m. and will start with dart “It’s not that we don’t want running a TGIF (dinner league nights. TGIF dinners Erin McCracken file photo to open,” said Bogdan special), to sustain keeping remain on hold. West Carleton Legion executive member Arleen Morrow approaches the branch’s Cenotaph Procyk, first vice-president people employed,” Procyk The official reopening date to lay a wreath during the 2019 Remembrance ceremony. The Constance Bay branch will of Branch 616 in Constance said. “The pandemic has will be decided in the com- soon reopen with new rules in effect. A scaled down Remembrance service will take place in Bay. “We’re really taking changed that dramatically, ing weeks. November. some precautions in terms so we really have to rethink When the doors do open, of not jumping out there and how we’re going to do it so members can drop by to pay distancing signage posted. that,” he said. “We don’t want will the branch’s annual doing stuff that is going to get we don’t put ourselves in their membership dues in Everyone coming to the to compromise anybody’s Remembrance ceremony person or online at legion.ca. branch will be required to health. There’s too much risk in November. The reopening will serve as wear a mask. and we don’t want anything “Outside activities are not % a dry run before members “We’re going to be very to happen at the Legion.” too concerning because LIST FOR 1 host an outdoor barbecue strict about wearing masks, There will be no social you can space yourself but for the Legion’s fundraiser especially inside,” Procyk events during Legion Week it definitely will be scaled SA E ON COMMISSION, golf tournament Oct. 3. said. this month, typically a down,” Procyk said, adding NOT ON SER ICE Plexiglass will be installed at That includes dart players. busy time for the branch. that more details will be de- the bar, tables will be sepa- “It’s the new norm and However, the poppy cam- cided later this month. FREE rated and there will be social we’re going to be strict about paign will go ahead as [email protected] MAR ET E ALUATION 613-831-8180 C RISTO ER . L ONS, BRO ER OF RECORD C RIS@ LR8REALT .COM Legion golf tourney fundraiser returns
The Alfie Currie Memorial Golf renamed for longtime member Alfie 72 golfers. The price includes burgers Tournament returns this fall to help Currie following his passing in recent and sausages cooked by the Legion’s Branch 616 of the Royal Canadian years. ladies auxiliary members back at the BOOKKEEPINGSStuarttu &a TAXr tSERVICES Legion repair a section of its roof “I expect this to fill up in two weeks,” branch. Covered outdoor seating will and relocate a roof-top gas line said organizer Tom Watters, who be available. ACCOUNTING FOR SMALL/MEDIUM SIZE BUSINESSES underground. has been involved with the event for Watters said the tourney is an im- The branch’s sports committee is two decades. “I’ve got about eight portant fundraiser and he encourages Over 25 years experience. planning to hold the event at the teams signed up and I haven’t done people to drop in to make a donation newly opened Copperdale Golf Club anything.” even if they don’t sign up to play. Annie Stuart - 613.832.8012 in Woodlawn Oct. 3 with a 9 a.m. shot- More than 80 golfers took part in To register or for more details, 820 Bayview Dr., Woodlawn gun start. 2019, he said. call Watters at 613-832-1143 or [email protected] The tourney has been a Legion sta- The cost is $60 for walking or $70 with 613-858-8022. ple for more than 20 years and was a cart. Registration will be capped at [email protected]
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BY ERIN McCRACKEN horse-drawn hearse) since who lost most of his eyesight I’ve been here too. I turned years ago. Clem Smith’s collection of one (request) down last fall “We bring out the best in buggies, sleighs, wagons, because it was in the winter each other,” Smith said. “We carriages, farm equipment time.” never argue,” and other vehicles would He also had special car- Smith’s restoration proj- look right at home in a riages he used for weddings ects over the years included museum. and other events. his horse-drawn hearse, Some are parked on the “It was a complete service, which is unique for its front lawn of his Kinburn start to finish, weddings to curved glass. He worked on home, drawing curious on- funerals,” said Smith. it from 1963 to 1978. lookers on occasion. He sold his business His collection includes a After Smith retired from his in 1996 to Andre Pilon. circa-1930s two-wheeled Arnprior funeral business in Smith and Doris moved to gig owned by J.R. Booth, a 1996 and moved to Kinburn Kinburn in 1998. lumber and railroad baron. two years later, he spotted “I loved it when we were “He had the biggest thrashing mills while on a there,” he recalled. “Neither cash flow of pine in North trip home through the U.S. Erin McCracken photo one of us missed it five min- America back in the ‘30s,” It sparked an idea. Kinburn resident Clem Smith has a vast collection of horse-drawn equipment he has restored, utes when we left. We were Smith said. “After I got home, it struck including a horse-drawn hearse he used when he owned and operated a funeral home in ready to move on.” Each piece in his collection me that that’s a way of life Arnprior. He still gets requests for it from time to time. He has since kept his hands has a story, offering a time- gone by, totally gone by,” busy, creating his monu- line of memories from his said Smith, 82. “That’s what District Co-Operative, I said, ‘I’m going in to see have to shop out to get a ment to the past on his front life. All are from an era that started it.” a farm supply store, on what this thing is all about,’” team,” he said. “My stable lawn and adding to his trea- has all but disappeared as He tracked down a thrash- Clarence Street. said Smith. was right in the parking lot.” sure trove in his barn. He’s technology has evolved. ing mill upon his return, The co-op took ownership He was given a tour of Kelly Smith also rented out his also been busy working on “Everybody asks me ‘Why and didn’t stop there. His of the Carp mill the same Funeral Home and spent horse-drawn hearse and projects and restoring vehi- do I keep any of it?,’” Smith brother-in-law traded year Smith married Doris in the rest of the day there. motorized hearse to funeral cles and equipment with his said. “Because I’m not sick him an old tractor from 1959. Smith would work at Two weeks later he was in homes in the region. longtime friend, Kinburn- of looking at it yet.” the family’s “home farm” the co-op’s three locations in Toronto on a course to study “I’ve used (the area resident Paul Atkins, [email protected] where Smith grew up in Carp, Ottawa and Almonte. the trade. Woodlawn. Smith also ac- In 1961, Smith started up a His studies continued. He quired a 1941 Ford tractor weekend chip wagon busi- apprenticed at Kelly Funeral from a cousin in Greely that ness at the corner of Ferry Homes for a year and a half had been decaying out- Road and Galetta Side Road at two Ottawa locations and side for more than three on a corner of his family’s in Quyon, Que. decades. Pinto Valley Ranch. “I knew that’s what I “I worked with all that stuff “I wanted to work for my- wanted to do. That was the when I was a kid. I just got self,” he said. one thing that came natu- magnetized to that stuff. I Doris wasn’t overly keen rally to me. Everything else Remember that time when Amazon sponsored couldn’t leave it alone,” said on that sideline business I had to work at,” he said. your church fundraiser? Smith. “but she backed me in ev- “I can’t take routine. Every Inside his barn, his col- erything,” said Smith. family was different.” lection includes the horse- Happy working for himself Smith eventually went to drawn hearse he acquired and unwilling to be trans- work for the Convey Funeral for his funeral business, ferred to St. Catharines, Home in Arnprior in July Remember when Facebook bought a case of which he opened in 1966. Smith quit the co-op and 1964, but dreamed of going Girl Guide cookies to support your daughter? He fell into that line of work focused on the chip busi- into business for himself. by accident. ness where he sold a small That dream became real- After graduating high fry for 15 cents and a large ity when the 26-year-old school in 1955, he first for 25 cents. opened Smith Funeral Remember when Google provided free pizza worked for the Royal “I made more in a weekend Home in 1966. Doris ran to your childs soccer team when they won the Canadian Army as a civilian than I did all week,” he said. the office. championship? map maker and a human Because it was seasonal “I was probably one of the computer in Ottawa. work, Smith needed to find youngest in the province to After nine months he quit a job for the winter. He re- start a place from scratch at and joined the seminary, members driving his ‘55 that time,” he said. Neither do we! but left after two months. Chevy along Wellington His experience with Local businesses live here. They play here. They invest here. One day he was driving Street and looking up to see horses – he still has three They need your support, now more than ever. his mother in downtown the words ‘funeral home’ on Standardbred mares – gave Ottawa. Smith stopped in at a sign. him an advantage. News Media Canada the unemployment office. “For some reason or other I “The other funeral homes Médias d’Info Canada That led him to the Ottawa slammed on my brakes and had hearses but then they’d 16 September 3, 2020 - Community Voice
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