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DECEMBER 14, 2012 VOL. 17 NO. 12 At the heart of Ottawa since 1995 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM A community design plan at last? CDP could be finalized in the next few months B uzz

Ci t y o f Ot t a w a by Joan Spice and members of the alize that there are likely thousands if you wish to do so), we would like The CCCA opposes some of the CCCA Planning and Development of Centretowners who are unaware to draw your attention to two maps heights being proposed but also rec- Review Committee of the CDP and what it will mean for in the CDP document. They illus- ognizes that, in many cases, ensur- their community. trate components of the CDP which ing that good design guidelines are ithin a few months, the There is still time to become in- have elicited strong interest among put in place and respected is even City of Ottawa may formed and play a part. When the Centretowners over the past two more important. W approve a Commu- CDP is presented by City staff to the years. One illustrates the City pro- One of the most important de- nity Design Plan (CDP) for Cen- Planning Committee, any group or posals governing the heights of fu- sign guidelines relates to the need tretown. The latest information citizen may make a five-minute pre- ture developments in the various ar- to ensure that tall buildings are “set we have from the City planners is sentation to the committee on any eas of Centretown. The other shows back” sufficiently from sidewalks. that the CDP will be submitted to aspect of the CDP. You do not have where parks, trees and greenspace As Ottawa architect Paul Kariouk Planning Committee and then to to be an expert to tell the City how could be increased, enhanced and/or said at the CCCA Annual General City Council early in 2013. you would like to see your commu- improved across Centretown. Meeting in November, appropriate The CCCA has devoted consid- nity develop over the next 20 years. Tall Buildings setbacks mean that pedestrians can erable time and effort to the devel- Because most of you will not The CCCA recognizes the in- enjoy blue skies and, with strollers opment of the CDP over the past have had the opportunity to read the evitability of higher buildings due or young children, in singles or in three years, and to seeking commu- 125-page CDP document (see the to the intensification policies of the groups, they can nity involvement. However, we re- link included in the CCCA column provincial and city governments. CDP, page 3 e n t r e t o w n

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December 14, 2012 — Vol. 17, No. 12 Th e New Bronson Avenue public c e n t r e t o w n art unveiled used as a staging area during ettes made of aluminium and Buzz the Bronson Avenue renewal acrylic on top of the Bronson At the heart of Ottawa since 1995. project, and which will be Centre’s entrance. These turned into parkland follow- figurines, for the first few 101-210 Gloucester St. ing the reconstruction proj- months at least, will be illu- Ottawa, ON ect. minated by LED lights that K2P 2K4 At an open house held will change colours accord- Phone: 613-565-6012 in November at the Bron- ing to a pre-programmed se- son Centre, members of the quence. public were invited to view I say “for the first few www.centretownbuzz.com maquettes of each proposal, months” because light-based twitter.com/centretownbuzz speak to the artists, and pro- artwork tends not to function facebook.com/centretownbuzz vide feedback to the review for very long in Ottawa and panel who have since made there is never any money their selections. for its maintenance—the Tim desClouds’ wonder- sound-based piece at City Centretown BUZZ Staff ful piece, “Sit for a While, Hall’s Laurier entrance has In the Garden, and Watch been broken for a decade Managing editor the Parade,” will run along and won’t be fixed anytime Kathryn Hunt | [email protected] Bronson Avenue near Glad- soon. stone where the lawn bowl- The other submissions, Associate editor ing club is now. It includes a by artists Cairn Cunnane, cj Eleanor Sawyer giant layered tree on a fence fleury, Detlef Gotzens, and with cutout figurines, and the Josée Dubeau, were summa- City editor fence pickets will be bent rized shortly after the open David Gladstone | [email protected] to create seating inside the house by Eric Darwin on

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Cont. from page 1 move comfortably and safely past each other, even in winter snow. It means that trees will have sunlight and space to grow to maturity, to reduce traffic noise and pollution and increase community enjoyment. The CCCA is proposing that setbacks and other key design guidelines be recognized in the Official Plan by reference to the CDP and as important elements of the future planning for Cen- tretown. Parks and Greenspace The greenspace map shows how little space is available in Centretown to create new parks and open spaces. The Canadian Museum of Nature has already closed off one of the biggest park areas in Centretown by con- verting most of its west lawn to a parking lot. Although any greenspace is welcome, the expanse shown on the map along Catherine Street will be seen mainly from car windows as they access or exit the Queensway. Most questionable, however, is the likelihood that any of the parks or small open spaces shown on the map will actually be realized without a plan with a specific timetable. The CCCA is rec- A map from the Centretown Design Plan showing possible new building height limits by area of Centretown. Ci t y o f Ot t a w a ommending that such a plan be put in place. An Invitation from the CCCA If something in this article or the two maps piques your interest or you would like more information or an opportunity to discuss these issues with your fellow Cen- tretowners, please contact Rob Dekker, co-chair of the CCCA Planning and Devel- opment Review Committee, at [email protected]. If there is sufficient interest, we will host a meeting a few weeks prior to the Planning Committee meeting at which the CDP will be considered, to give all interested Cen- tretowners the information they need and a forum for discussion so that our pre- sentations to the City are the best they can be. We could also provide assistance to you if you wish to make your own presenta- tions. It is not too late to get involved and help ensure the kind of development that Centretowners want and deserve. Well-informed community members who speak up and show up have influ- ence at City Hall. Centretown citizens band- ed together to create the original Centretown Plan in the 1970s and it served us well for many decades. We Ci t y o f Ot t a w a succeeded then and we can Potential locations for new parks and open spaces, according to the current vision of the Centretown Design Plan. For commentary, see do it again. the accomanying article. 4 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM DECEMBER 14, 2012

YOUR COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTRES Bed bugs on the rise

by Tamsyn Farr and Vicki infestation than the general What can we do? Lee public.” The fi rst step to address- These risk factors include ing an infestation is to accept he mere thought of living in places with high that this is not a problem that bed bugs is enough turnover rates, uninspected will go away on its own. If T to make anyone’s second-hand goods, and hav- you are renting, contact your skin tingle. unfortunately, ing fewer resources to man- landlord immediately. It is this leads to silence on age an infestation. While bed the landlord’s responsibility the problem. Some are too bugs can affect anyone, they to pay for pest control treat- embarrassed, others too do place a disproportionate ments, but it is the tenant’s grossed out to talk about burden on vulnerable popu- daunting responsibility to it. lations, including the elderly, prepare the home for treat- An open dialogue is the mentally ill, people with ment. needed now more than ever. physical disabilities, and the Filsan Elmi works in the

ry a n ke n n e r y / Ci t y o f ot t a w a Though once well controlled, poor. maintenance department at Ottawa has seen a surge in Dealing with bed bugs is Centretown Citizens Ottawa The inaugural Order of Ottawa Awards were presented on November 22. The the number of infestations in a time-consuming and fi nan- Corporation, a private non- Order of Ottawa civic award recognizes exceptional citizen contributions in recent years. Causes include cially draining endeavour. profi t landlord, and has no- many areas of city life including arts and culture, business, community service, tightening pesticide regula- Yet little support is currently ticed a near doubling of bed education, public service, labour, communications and media, science, sports and tions, diminishing funding in place to help those most at bug cases in recent years. entertainment or other fields of endeavour that benefit the citizens of Ottawa. and lack of an integrated ap- risk and least able to manage The problem can be solved, Those inducted by Mayor Watson into the Order of Ottawa are: Moe Atallah, Dr. proach to combat the prob- the problem. however, when everyone John Bell, Paul Benoit, Hélène Campbell, Jim Durrell, Allison Fisher, Robert Gillett, lem. So how can you tell if cooperates. Elmi explains Marc Jolicoeur, Terry Kelly, Russell Mills, Diane Morrison, Nazira Naz Tareen, The stigma of bed bugs these creatures have colo- that “communication is key Gisèle Richer, Christine Tremblay and Sara Vered. can be devastating. Amber nized your bedroom? when it comes to eliminating Kemp, a registered nurse Adult bed bugs are red- bedbugs. The [exterminator], at Centretown Community dish-brown, apple seed-sized tenant and landlord must all Health Centre, works with insects. During the day, they work together to get rid of many community members hide behind headboards, in the pests.” struggling with this problem. mattress seams and tufts, At the community level, “Bed bugs can cause in box springs, along bed we must provide support, emotional and fi nancial frames, in pillows and blan- including bed bug kits, to stress, sleep deprivation and kets, behind posters and pic- vulnerable populations deal- isolation,” she says. These ture frames, in nightstands or ing with bed bugs. Education psychological and social im- in upholstered furniture. is also crucial. Encouraging pacts, along with the associ- At night, they come out public discourse on bed bugs ated stigma around bed bugs, to feed on your blood. Not will help increase support are of the most concern, everyone reacts to bed bug and decrease stigma. Kemp explains. bites, but many people de- Provincially, increased Much of the stigma stems velop itchy, reddish welts, funding and a comprehensive from misinformation. People similar to mosquito bites. inspection and monitoring are often reluctant to divulge Bed bugs do have a single system to track infestation that they are dealing with bed endearing quality: they do trends would do wonders bugs. But this only spreads not spread infectious dis- to stop these bugs in their the problem, since it prevents eases. tracks. neighbours from taking pre- Inspecting for bed bugs For more information ventative action. may be easiest using a fl ash- about bed bug identifi cation, One of the biggest bed light at night, when they are prevention and treatment, bug myths is that only dirty most active. Night or day, a visit bedbugsinfo.ca. Yasir Naqvi, MPP apartments become infested. hair dryer or knife may help Ottawa Centre This, simply put, is untrue. chase them out of hiding. This column is a col- Everyone, even the most Overall, it is hard to laboration between the Cen- stringent cleaner, is suscep- imagine worse houseguests. tretown and Somerset West tible to an infestation. Not only are bed bugs unwel- Community Health Centres Another myth is that only come, they are also messy (CHCs). They provide a full Here to help you! poor people are at risk of in- eaters who are incapable range of health and social festation. As Kemp puts it, of cleaning up after them- services to individuals and Community Office “Poverty is not a direct risk selves—small blood spots families. Through leadership 411 Roosevelt Avenue, Suite 204 factor for bed bugs—how- and black specks (bed bug and support, they foster the Ottawa, ON K2A 3X9 ever, people living on low excrement) on your sheets active participation of indi- T: 613-722-6414 | F: 613-722-6703 income may be exposed to a are other signs you may be viduals and groups in a com- unwittingly hosting a bed mon effort to build healthier [email protected] larger number of risk factors leading to transmission and bug party. communities. www.yasirnaqvimpp.ca fb facebook.com/yasirnaqvimpp | tw @yasir_naqvi

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View our rate card at centretownbuzz.com DECEMBER 14, 2012 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 5 Cuts to housing benefits may increase risk of homelessness Ontario Government eliminates benefits as of January 1, 2013 by Emilie Hayes housed, many will be forced eryone on a low income. Somerset West Community out of their homes and into Although all low-income Health Centre the shelter system. The loss people certainly deserve ac- of CSUMB may also lead to cess to these funds, it will be n their last budget, the families staying in shelters that much more challenging Government of Ontar- for longer periods of time, to assist many more commu- I io eliminated the Com- people with mental health nity members with 50% less munity Start Up and Main- disabilities or illness being funding. Of f i c e o f Di a n e Ho l m e s tenance Benefit (CSUMB), unable to move from the hos- Although the City of Ot- effective January 2013. pital into the community, and tawa’s Community and Pro- MPP Yasir Naqvi, Councillor Diane Holmes, and Mayor Jim Watson at the presen- The CSUMB helped those people with health challeng- tective Services Committee tation of Councillor Holmes’ 25-year pin on November 14. on social assistance main- es and disabilities being un- (CPSC) has shown leader- tain their housing to pre- able to purchase the aids they ship by searching out ways to vent becoming homeless, need to stay at home. All of commit $7.4 million to make Councillor Holmes recognized or assisted those who are this puts additional strain on up for what the province no homeless to transition into community services such as longer provides, there still by Kathryn Hunt joked, she had actually en- sented with a certificate and housing. Individuals were shelters, transition houses, remains $2.5 million tied to tered the public service 30 pin, she was commended in eligible for up to $799 and hospitals, and food banks. that 50 % reduction. ouncillor Diane years ago. particular for her work on the families up to $1500 every Holmes was recog- “They submitted the board of Ottawa Communty two years. What happens next? What can readers do? C nized on Novem- paperwork to the Minister Housing, her support of These funds were criti- The Ontario government We urge community ber 14 with a Longstanding of Municipal Affairs and green transportation, and her cal for those on social assis- will transfer 50% of CSUMB members to contact your Service Award from the On- Housing three years ago,” he presence on the first Public tance because their very low funds to the Ministry of Mu- Member of Provincial Par- tario Ministry of Municipal said in his speech at the cer- Health Board for Ottawa. income limited their ability nicipal Affairs and Housing liament and ask that the full Affairs and Housing. The emony, before admitting, to “We are a better city be- to maintain housing, or se- and will, therefore, consoli- amount be restored to munic- award is given by the Prov- laughs, that he was the min- cause of Diane Holmes’ in- cure housing once they were date it with other housing- ipalities. You can find contact ince to municipal elected ister then. tervention, her ideas, and her homeless. related funding delivered at information for your MPP at representatives with over Holmes entered public way of bringing communi- This means that new- the local level. The criteria http://www.ontla.on.ca/lao/ 25 years of public service, service in 1982. At the cer- ties together,” Naqvi said in comers will struggle to find will also be extended to even/members/. although as Mayor Watson emony, where she was pre- his speech. housing if they cannot afford first and last month’s rent; a family may go without heat Community Startup and Maintenance Benefit helps CCCA SENIORS COMMITTEE during the winter months; people on OW or ODSP: and families (including those Dear Santa fleeing domestic violence) •Establish a new place to live may not be able to afford •Prevent their eviction furniture or moving costs •Prevent them from having their heat, electricity or when transitioning out of a other utilities shut off by Patricia Marsden-Dole you with a bagful of grocer- into the noisy dark canyon shelter. These are just a few •Maintain their existing residence CCCA Seniors Committee ies standing next to a gaily far below. If you could do examples of the challenges decorated tree. As you enter, that, reduce the gale force facing the most vulnerable in CSUMB could help pay for large lump-sum ear Santa: please be careful not to trip winds coming through the our community. expenses: I live in a studio over the sofa couch on which high-rise canyon, and move The economic and so- D on the 35th floor of I sleep. I will leave a plate of the buildings back from the cial costs will be much more •First and last month’s rent deposits what some call a fancy new cookies for you and the rein- road so that we can see some far-reaching than the cost of •Buying or replacing furniture condo building in the middle deer on the TV table, which of nature’s beauty to enliven the program itself. For ex- •Deposits on utilities of Centretown. You may serves as my dining table. our weakening artistic spirits ample, instead of the much •Paying overdue rent or utility bills have some difficulty finding The elevators are not run- and bring life to our souls. lower cost of keeping people me, as my unit has only one ning very often and so all I The changes will make this window and, on a snowy or want for Christmas, besides city a more human dwelling foggy day, I am out of sight. groceries to tide me over place. While you are at it, be We do have a light on the until the elevators work, is sure to include some sugar roof to alert aircraft to our a big fat cheque which will maple trees to remind us that heavenly presence and so pay for my share of the most we live in Canada. this will guide your reindeer recent levy to repair those el- Oh, and one last wish: to my place of residence. evators. Apart from groceries please sprinkle stardust on Contrary to the market- and money, I do have some my floor so that I can make ing profile of the condo, our things I would very much some friends up here in the residents are not swingers, like which do not take up sky. DINKs and yuppies. We are room in my condo or in your Well, dear Santa, I know mainly seniors who have big bag of gifts. that you and the missus are moved, or been moved, into If you could sprinkle busy at this time of year, town when our children some magic stardust over but the expectation of your moved back into our subur- Centretown, then I would presence gives us seniors a ban homes with their ener- like you to transform my chance to hope that positive getic kids. street. All I really would like change may come our way. I no longer have space for for Christmas, above my a tree. But, on the entrance daily needs, is that you bring The Seniors Committee door, I do have a picture of some sunlight and vitamin D of the CCCA

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Long Live the Fruitcake! Directions: Grease and flour a 10-inch loaf pan and Ingredients: pre-heat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Pour half of beer and water into a sauce- (Cake) pan and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, • 341ml (one bottle) beer add dried fruit and let stand for 10 minutes: • 1/2 cup water stir occasionally. Combine flour, spices • 3 cups dried fruit, chopped and baking soda in a separate bowl. Using • 3 cups all-purpose flour a mixer, cream together brown sugar with • 1 tsp cinnamon butter and add eggs one by one. Once fully • 1/2 tsp allspice incorporated, add remaining beer and water, • 1/2 tsp baking soda lemon zest, vanilla and coconut. Slowly • 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar add flour mixture and fold in dried fruit and • 1 1/2 cup butter nuts. Transfer batter to loaf pan and bake • 4 eggs for 45-55 minutes. Insert a toothpick into • 1 tsp lemon zest the centre of the cake—if it comes out clean • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract it’s finished baking. • 1 cup walnuts, chopped Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then re- • 1/2 cup flaked coconut move from pan to cool completely. While the cake is cooling, combine maple syrup, (Glaze) water and icing sugar to make icing: adjust • 1/4 cup maple syrup amount of sugar for thicker icing. Gener- • 1/3 cup water ously drizzle icing over fruitcake, slice and • 2 cups icing sugar serve to friends with a glass of beer! by Katy Watts munition for events like to be at least one you’ll love. the Great Fruitcake Toss. My favourite is a spin on he poor fruitcake. While it can be fun to see a the traditional, substituting Once a thing of dessert travel 1,420 feet in beer instead of brandy, for a T beauty, soaked in the air via a device called unique kick. brandy, preserved with the “Omega 380,” this hor- For this recipe, any type powdered sugar and wine- rible treatment of the fruit- of beer can be used. But I soaked linens, it is now our cake has to stop! recommend using something favourite dessert to ridi- As an advocate of the that pairs well with the dried cule. Before it was mass- fruitcake, I think many peo- fruit. I love dried apricots, produced, wrapped in cel- ple who use the poor thing as dates and apples so I used an lophane and mocked by a door stop simply haven’t eight percent ABV Belgian Johnny Carson, it was well tried good fruitcake. With strong dark ale with lots of regarded and even aged so many varieties—from caramel and raisin sweet- to improve flavour. More the popular lighter-coloured ness. If you prefer not to use often than not the heavy, cake with little to no alco- a glaze, a generous dusting brick-like cakes are now hol, to the European-inspired of powdered sugar can be bought as a joke instead of with a thick layer of marzi- used instead. a holiday treat and, some- pan, to the booze-drenched times, even become am- dark cake—there is bound Shawarma lovers get scientific to find the best sandwich in town shawarma enthusiast) Alex Castle Shawarma placed economic literature on con- Koustas posited an official slightly ahead of newcomer sumer choice, Shaw ran a scoring system and test. 3 Brothers, with Palace Sha- series of 100,000+ compu- Operating with limited warma a distant third. “We tational tests on the data and time, and a budget, the group didn’t feel like we needed arrived at the same conclu- decided to try establish- to rank the rest, they fell so sion: “The king of the castle ments that were most broad- far behind the power triangle is Castle.” ly viewed as the best. They that the top three form,” said “While it may not be the set out to try each one over Enns. most romantic way to do the span of a day, chewing But that wasn’t enough to things, the number crunching gum and scorecards in hand, convince Mr. Koustas. “We is a great backup and I was basing their scores on ingre- needed to make sure that we happy to see our findings dients, sauce, construction were setting the right weights held up,” said Enns. But did and presentation. In order to in the scores given different the whole thing ruin his ap- avoid any bias, each member people’s tastes.” petite for shawarma? “Nev- cut their sandwich in half, Thankfully, help came er, I’m on my way down for for a blind taste test adminis- from an unlikely source. The another right now.” tered later in the evening. group managed to track down “Although a lot of people a shawarma lover equally as scoffed at the idea, we took dedicated—Ph.D. candidate Editor’s note: We’ve post- the tests extremely seriously. Kris Shaw at the University ed the technical data from The shawarma industry is of Pennsylvania. this study in the online ver- by Joel Enns bating which is the best has outside talent. one where word of mouth is “I loved, loved, loved sion of The BUZZ at www. been a top pastime in local What started as friendly king, and we decided it was the idea. As a former resi- centretownbuzz.com t’s no secret that Ot- taverns and dorm rooms rivalry between Matt Chias- time for a real test to find the dent and huge fan, I thought tawa can lay claim to for years. One group of lo- son, Joel Enns and Michael true champion,” said Chias- there’s got to be a way to I some of the best sha- cal residents set out to find Pemberton quickly evolved son. prove this once and for all,” warma in North America, out once and for all, with into something far more se- With the scores tallied up, said Shaw. Using an empiri- if not the world. And de- the help of some surprising rious once Torontonian (and the results were unanimous. cal model derived from the

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Check out the Get the most out of your green bin by Yes to development, no to life- Organic Origami video: putting the most into your green bin. For more tips, visit ottawa.ca. less streetscapes! 2012027023-02 OPINION metre reduction, from three city and Centretown side- metres to one. This means walks and streets are already by Paul Kariouk, architect that the building will be con- woefully narrow by other cit- and resident of Centretown structed two metres closer to ies’ standards. the sidewalk. Approval of this develop- ne of the main The CCCA argued that ment sounds a warning bell concerns of the the three-metre setback is for Centretown’s side streets O Centretown Citi- already a minimum to ensure and, in particular, for streets zens Community Associa- suffi cient sunlight and space in areas where the height tion regarding the City’s for mature trees, landscap- limits will be allowed to ex- approval in July of the ing and greenery and an im- ceed 20 metres. 27-storey development at proved street level environ- If this building is com- 96 Nepean Street was the ment. pleted as is, and other build- reduction in the setbacks To reduce the setback to ings along Nepean are al- required under the City’s one metre will hamper ma- lowed to go to the same zoning bylaw. ture tree growth, signifi cant- heights without appropriate The building fronts on ly reduce daylight at street setbacks, it will create a very the south side of Nepean level and make walking on unfortunate precedent for Street between Metcalfe and the sidewalks a completely future construction on our O’Connor. miserable experience. already narrow streets. The City approved a zon- Sidewalks are the most ing change to permit a two- crucial public space of any

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The image on the left shows the scale of side streets such as Nepean Street if they are developed with buildings following the current three-metre setback— the provision in the latest draft of the Community Design Plan for Centretown which allows for 83 metres (27 storeys). The image on the right shows how our side streets would be transformed by the precedent established by 96 Nepean. The effective width of the already-narrow sidewalk zone would be reduced by four additional metres (about 13 feet) and the additional height would severely hamper mature tree growth and reduce daylight. DECEMBER 14, 2012 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 9

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their Heritage Keeper Pro- Minto Park Games Tables gram, which is a network of Public showcases to unveil light rail plans Committee volunteers in communities across Ottawa who act as the The Confederation Line, Ottawa’s light rail proj- Since this CCCA proj- “eyes and ears” of the orga- ect, has selected a project team and design plan. ect’s inception in December nization. The Rideau Transit Group (consisting of a number 2011, close to $1,000 has Heritage Keepers play of companies and organizations, including Montre- been raised to purchase and important roles in identify- al-based engineering fi rm SNC-Lavalin, as well as and mature trees for summer install games tables in Minto ing heritage at risk or other ACS Infrastructure, an international group based in by CCCA President Jordan shade and to reduce traffi c Park in partnership with the matters of interest to Heri- Spain, EllisDon Corporation, EllisDon Inc., Draga- Charbonneau noise and pollution. City. Committee activities tage Ottawa, such as the des- dos Canada Inc. and Veolia Transportation Services Loss of sunlight, if build- for 2013 include additional ignation of a building or the Inc.) has been chosen to deliver the project. For more information, ings are too high and built fundraising, equipment se- creation of a heritage district. Public showcases are being held through De- please contact us via the in- too close to the property lection and project manage- Heritage Keepers also act as cember to give residents a look at the plans for a formation provided at the lines, and encroachment by ment. Readers who would liaisons with local commu- transit line that will run east-west from Tunney’s end of this report. such buildings on the side- like to participate are invited nity associations and help Pasture to Blair. There are still three showcases: walk environment, are also to contact Georgia Lay at support Heritage Ottawa December 14 from 3:00 to 9:00 pm at Bayshore 2012 Annual General concerns. 613-569-0583 or liebchen@ advocacy or other activities Shopping Centre; December 17 from 5:00 to 9:00 Meeting Members also received sympatico.ca. linked to their neighbour- pm at the Shenkman Arts Centre; and December 18 an update on the Centretown hood. from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at the Greenboro Community I would like to thank all Community Design Plan, ap- Seniors Committee Centretown Heritage Keep- Centre. More information on the light rail project those who came out to our proved the association’s Fi- ers have been involved in ac- is available online at http://www.ottawalightrail.ca. Annual General Meeting in nancial Statement for 2011- The committee met on tivities ranging from walking As the current schedule stands, construction is November; almost 90 people 12 and heard about major November 12 to discuss around and monitoring the expected to wrap up late in 2017, with the Confed- attended the meeting. CCCA activities and news two issues: the placement condition of heritage build- eration Line opening for service in 2018. The proj- Our guest speakers spoke over the past year. Through- of benches along Gladstone ings to active participation in ect budget has come in at $2.13 billion, according on issues of central concern out the meeting, participants Avenue and possible topics the Community Design Plan to Mayor Jim Watson, who unveiled the project on to the CCCA and were very were encouraged to comment for BUZZ articles going for- process. December 5. well received. and ask questions on issues ward. By January 2013, two Christopher Collmorgen, of importance to them. The City is considering new Heritage Keepers will president of Action Sandy Finally, I want to con- the issue of benches along be needed for Centretown. Hill (ASH), reviewed the gratulate those who were Gladstone and suggested the Taking on this role is an ex- signifi cant and very con- elected by the membership to committee consider options. cellent way to get involved Para Transpo consultation crete achievements of Action serve on the CCCA Board of The discussion focused on and get to know the history Sandy Hill over the past two Directors for 2012-13: Rob- the need for benches that are and heritage of the area. It Para Transpo is currently consulting with its years, and explained the key ert Dekker, Norm Fee, Judy not only aesthetically attrac- is also fl exible, according to stakeholders and customers on the renewal of the role played by Councillor Forrest, Scott Gorry, Henry tive (such as the Chinese- your availability. Para Transpo fl eet and advance booking. The goal Mathieu Fleury in relation to McCandless, Alice Nakani- infl uenced ones on Somer- For more information, of the stakeholder consultation is to ensure that the positive changes to the noise shi, Lauren Rock and Lili set near Bronson) but that please visit Heritage Ot- experience, opinions and recommendations of Para bylaw. Weeman. also take into consideration tawa’s website (heritageot- Transpo customers are understood and considered. He also spoke on City Along with returning the needs of seniors to have tawa.org). Those interested There are a number of ways you can get involved staff agreement to zero toler- directors Charles Akben- backs on the benches and can contact Nancy Oakley, and give Para Transpo your feedback. The deadline ance bylaw enforcement in Marchand, Shawn Barber, armrests to use as support Heritage Keeper Program for providing comments is December 31, 2012. Sandy Hill, a new strategy David Gladstone and Patri- when sitting and rising. Coordinator and Centretown An online feedback form is available at http:// for dealing with chronic of- cia Marsden-Dole, I look It was noted that benches Heritage Keeper, at info@ www.octranspo1.com/about-octranspo/para_trans- fenders of illegal front yard forward to what we can do are used by seniors to break heritageottawa.org. po_stakeholder_consultation2 parking, and convincing for Centretown this year! long walks, as well as a place Please include a brief Riders can also answer the questions in a bro- developers to approach the to sit while awaiting a bus. description of why you’re chure on a Para Transpo bus (hand the brochure community early in the plan- Centretown Community The BUZZ article else- interested in participating back to your driver, or take the brochure home with ning process. Design Plan where in this issue is a light and your availability (i.e., you and mail or fax it back). ASH has also forged a commentary on high-rise student, retired, etc.). You can also provide your comments by email- cooperative relationship with It is now certain that the condo plans in Centretown. At the same time, the ing [email protected] or by mail at OC the university of Ottawa, Centretown Community De- The next Seniors Com- CCCA is looking for a chair Transpo, c/o Para Transpo Customer Service, 1500 creating a Town and Gown sign Plan (CDP) will not be mittee meeting will take for its Heritage Committee. St. Laurent Blvd., Ottawa ON K1G 0z8 (Fax: 613- Committee for Sandy Hill approved by the City before place in the third week of I’d love to hear from you if 244-4329) including the City, the uni- the end of 2012. The City January at Sun Cafe and this interests you! Accessible formats and communication supports versity and the community. is working both to review Flowers (410 Bank Street). are available on request. ASH has also experi- counterproposals from the Next CCCA Board Key themes from Para Transpo’s stakeholder enced success at the Ontario development community Appeal to the Ontario Meeting consultation will be posted online in early 2013 and Municipal Board, won a and to ensure that the plan- Municipal Board will serve as information to be considered in the de- temporary park on the site of ning framework that will ac- The next meeting of the velopment of the Request for Proposal documents future Richcraft condos and company the CDP, once in Preparation continues CCCA Board will take place for new Para Transpo vehicles and in the review of mobilized residents to invest force, is adequate for the job for the CCCA appeal to the at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, De- advance booking. more in their community. of guiding development in Ontario Municipal Board cember 18, at City Hall (Bill- For more on how ASH Centretown over the coming regarding 96 Nepean Street, ings Room). We hope to see has done all of this, see decades. which will be heard in Febru- you there! The BUZZ is looking for volunteers! Christopher’s presentation We will communicate ary 2013. We welcome dona- on the CCCA website. more on this important fi le in tions to help fi nance the ap- Contact Us Every month, The BUZZ is delivered to homes Paul Kariouk, associ- the coming months. peal and the support of those and businesses across Centretown. This is done ate professor of architecture In the meantime, you can with experience relevant to You can keep up to date through a network of volunteer carriers and dis- at Carleton university, en- access the revised CDP on OMB appeals. Please email on events in Centretown by tributors. If you have some time to give, consider gaged members with an eye- the City of Ottawa’s website CCCAOMBAppeal@rogers. subscribing to our email joining our team! opening series of illustrations (www.ottawa.ca/en/city_ com if you are able to help or newsletter (contact us at We are also always on the lookout for writers and focusing on sidewalks as the hall/planningprojectsreports/ for further information. ccca@centretowncitizens. photographers who want to cover stories that affect most crucial public space of public_consult/mid_cen- ca), following us on Twitter our neighbourhood. You can pitch your own ideas, any city. tretown_cdp/index.html). Centretown Needs Heri- (twitter.com/CentretownC- or ask our editorial board what needs to be covered, Sidewalk essentials in- If you are interested in tage Keepers! CA) or visiting our website and help keep our community informed! Email edi- clude suffi cient space for learning more about the de- (www.centretowncitizens. tor@centretownbuzz for details. people on foot to move com- velopers’ proposals, please Heritage Ottawa has in- ca). We would be happy to fortably and safely, allowing contact us. dicated that they are look- hear from you! for strollers and winter snow, ing for Heritage Keepers for 10 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM DECEMBER 14, 2012 My neighbourhood bites Event series has foodies and amateur chefs represent their ‘hoods

by Leslie Johnson, PR/Media Foodies, keep an eye on category per neighbourhood Student Algonquin College www.tabooeats.com to see event will be published in when the event is popping up a cookbook, with proceeds ttawa, get ready near you to apply for a spot. going to the Ottawa Food for a tastebud Series One of the com- Bank. O overload with “My petition includes Welling- Local chapters of the Neighbourhood Bites”— ton West, Centretown and Food Bank will also be on an event that will be taking Greely. hand at each event to accept over Ottawa neighbour- Applicants drop a sample donations and to raffle off a hoods to celebrate local dish to a community jury dinner for six, catered by Ta- amateur cooks and food- panel who will select 15 boo Eats featuring that neigh- ies and their delectable dishes to represent the neighbourhood’s winning recipe. dishes! bourhood competition. Amateur cooks and food- The series launches in In the spirit of neighbour- ies, this is your chance to Wellington West on Decem- hood camaraderie, the food- showcase your talent! For ber 15 at Cube Gallery with ies who expose their chef those foodies who prefer 11 more public food events abilities will be sponsored by to sample rather than cook, popping up across the city’s local businesses, which will simply show up to the events neighbourhoods over the help them prepare and serve to indulge in Ottawa’s best! winter and spring. their delectable dishes. Taboo Eats is offering a “Ottawa is a city full of An Ottawa Catch-All special Christmas promo- foodies, and this series of Event will allow any and all tion series passport, which events is giving amateur Ottawans to submit their rec- includes admission to all cooks and foodies a chance ipes and participate if they events at a reduced rate – the to expose their culinary tal- live outside the competing perfect gift for the foodie in ent to the public,” said Donna neighbourhoods. your life. Henhoeffer, the force behind The public will attend For more information on My Neighbourhood Bites. these events and vote for this delicious event series, There is an open call for the best amateur cooks and how to apply as an amateur amateur cooks and foodies foodies, who will in turn go cook or to purchase tickets, who live or work in the com- on to represent their neigh- please visit www.tabooeats. peting neighbourhoods, a bourhood at the grand finale com. Bon appétit! mere six weeks prior to each in May, 2013. Advent: The season of neighbourhood event. The top recipes in each holy longing ALL ARE WELCOMEWITHOUT EXCEPTION by Gregor Sneddon onates with the cry of hope and the crystal and healing A n g l i c a n C h u r c h o f C a n a d a of the prisoner, the sick, the bowls of Jay Schwed and or many, Christmas dying, the lonely, the mar- Élise Benoît. The Tibetan begins somewhere ginalized. It is this stirring, tradition of singing bowls of- F in late October, a this feeling of incomplete- fers a powerful tonal experi- frenzy of credit card swip- ness, of hope and longing, ence to lead us into a greater ing, beverage drinking, that sends the seeker on her experience of silence. card sending, and short- great pilgrimage. As Augus- The experience of spiri- bread gorging all climaxing tine prays: “God, you have tual pilgrimage is a journey on December 25, followed made us for yourself, and our of paradox, seeking and by the Christmas hangover hearts are restless till they waiting, hope and receptiv- DECEMBER 17TH THROUGH THE 23RD AT 5:30 PM just in time to prepare for find their rest in you.” ity. A journey taken in the New Year’s. A time to be To mark this season of present moment, it is an un- FEATURING TRADITIONAL CHANT AND cherished, indeed, but what holy longing, St. Luke’s An- speakable mystery, desiring THE CRYSTAL AND HEALING BOWLS OF JAY SCHWED AND ÉLISE BENOÎT. happened to Advent? glican Church will be hosting for what is beyond ourselves, Advent? Huh? Yes, Ad- “Seven Nights” of Contem- an unknown better, a greater CHRISTMAS EVE DECEMBER 24 vent. plative Vespers, the ancient experience of wholeness, of 4:00 PM - Children’s Service | 9:30 PM - Carol Singing Advent is the season monastic twilight service. what it is to be human. 10:00 PM - Christmas Eve Choral Eucharist beginning four Sundays be- The community will chant, We seek and we wait fore December 25, a season in Gregorian tones, under the with open hearts, consent- of anticipation, of hope, of leadership of Barclay Mc- ing to that which is prom- yearning for the coming of Millan, the Psalms and tradi- ised, somehow here within Way opens in stillness… Emmanuel, God among us. tional prayers including the us, freshly falling grace just The tone of Advent de- sacred “O Antiphons.” awaiting a heart in which to when in our longing scends to the depths of the The “O Antiphons” are be born. human condition, the shared seven prayers written some- In preparation for the we watch, we listen, we hope. spirituality of all creation. It where in the fourth century, coming light of Christmas, is the great yearning felt at marking each of the seven this year, take some time to the centre of our being that is days leading to Christmas listen, to long, to hope. the root, the pulse of creation Eve, giving voice to this sa- December 17 through itself: the mystical desire for cred yearning for the Incar- December 23, 5:30 pm at wholeness, completion, and nation. The “O” is the cry St. Luke`s Anglican Church, union with God, often re- of the heart and signifies the 760 Somerset West, Ottawa. lated in ecstatic, even erotic bursting fullness of the preg- All are welcome, without ex- poetry across cultures and nant Mother of God. ception. traditions. The series of services are Beginning at the primor- contemplative in that we will WWW.STLUKESOTTAWA.CA dial place of desire for the be savouring a period of 20 760 Somerset West, Ottawa, ON 613-235-3416 Other, this holy longing res- minutes of silent meditation DECEMBER 14, 2012 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 11 The Buzz Calendar of Events Operation Red Nose’s tawa. We are in need of for OYPS 2012-2013 for mour, cello; Thomas An- Scotland and Glengarry pipe busy holiday season has clean, warm blankets, gen- the fourth slam of the seaon. nand, harpsichord; Andrew bands, the McCulloch step *** only just begun. Volunteers tly-used towels, good win- This poetry competition is Tunis, piano. For tickets dancers and the Celtic Cross are greatly needed from ter coats and boots. If you a chance for young poets to and information visit www. Highland dancers. 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BY OLIVIA VAN EYK Daniel Martelock: One Daniel is also very active of a Kind Mixed-Media in promoting Ottawa talent, Artwork including artists, musicians Daniel Martelock was and designers, and works born and raised in Ottawa, collaboratively with others in where he has become well the community to raise funds known throughout Cen- for various arts charities and tretown and abroad for his causes. strong presence in the lo- Daniel’s pieces are cre- cal arts community. Daniel ated using mixed materials, strives to create pieces that including spray paint, indian inspire comedy and light- ink, pencil, acrylic, and spray heartedness, as he feels ink. Pieces vary from $100- strongly that comedy can $990 and are available at Or- remedy many things. Aside ange Art Gallery or online at from his inventive artwork, danielmartelock.com.

Amber Watkins SWIM: for shows across Ottawa, in- Handmade Couture Swim- cluding Angie’s Models and wear Talent Annual Showcase. Amber Watkins SWIM Most recently, Amber Wat- was born and raised in Cen- kins SWIM walked down the tretown, a place Amber called runway of Ottawa Fashion home for over six years as a Week to acclaim from local budding young fashion de- industry and tastemakers. signer. Swim pieces range from Amber has attended no- $70-$155, but will be offered table industry events, includ- for the holiday season at 30 BadHabits Clothing: quality materials and are re- ing New York Fashion Week percent off, online at www. Limited Edition Lifestyle leased in limited quantities (2010) and produced lines shopamberwatkins.ca. Pieces of 50 per item. BH apparel BadHabits Clothing own- contain a numbered BH tag er and founder, Chieff Bo- on the right sleeve to let cus- sompra, started his clothing tomers know which unique label in 2008 in a Carleton design they have purchased. University dorm room. Four Designs are inspired by the LakeHouse Designs: Cus- was born. years later, the brand has various things that Chieff tom Artisan Headboards Fabric choices range from become well known within experiences in his daily life. These gorgeous hand- raw silks to beautiful cot- the Ottawa community and Pieces range in price from crafted upholstered head- tons and lovely wools. Typi- abroad, including being car- $30-$50 and are available at boards are designed and cal pricing for a queen-size ried by many local merchants Antique Skate Shop in Cen- handmade in Ottawa with bed—as shown—with plush in Centretown. BadHabits tretown. services offered throughout stuffing and luxurious fabric pieces are all made with top the Centretown area. starts at $395 plus HST. Designer duo Val Balder- Delivery time is approxi- son and Greg Hoover started mately three weeks and, if MAFIA Jewellery: Unique forward designs, including: designing and making cus- within 30 km of Ottawa, Hand-Finished Brass Jew- skulls, double-fingered rings, tom headboards as part of headboard installation is in- ellery stylized flowers and skeleton their Centretown area short- cluded. Contact LakeHouse Ottawa sisters Victoria claws. term rentals business. After Designs online at www.etsy. and Olivia van Eyk began Having attended Lisgar countless compliments on com/people/LakeHouseDe- MAFIA in 2008, after one Collegiate High School, the their custom plush head- signer for more information exceptionally unique visit to two sisters grew up in the boards, LakeHouse Designs or to place an order. Thailand where they were in- Centretown area, making it spired by the fashion abroad. a natural choice for where Since then, the brand has to focus the business. The seen immense growth with MAFIA brand was born and the support of the Ottawa established in a small apart- community, including being ment in Centretown and featured at landmark Ca- continues to keep its roots in nadian events like the Juno the area. Pieces are currently awards. sold at Falldown Gallery and The brand features S.V. Jewelers on Bank Street, unique, hand-finished brass or online at www.mafiajew- jewellery ranging from $20 - ellery.com. $300 in a variety of fashion- Murdertron: Urban life- company has grown quickly style T-shirts and custom and has earned a strong repu- Happy Holidays and all the best in apparel tation throughout the Ottawa Murdertron is co-founded lifestyle and fashion commu- 2013 from The Centretown BUZZ! and co-owned by two Lisgar nity for its fun and edgy de- Collegiate High School best signs. All pieces are designed friends, Alex Blackburn and and created by the duo them- Chris McKee. selves at their manufacturing The two began the com- location in Centretown Otta- pany in 2009 when they real- wa. Prices range from $20 - ized there was a niche mar- $50 and are available online ket for unique urban lifestyle at shop.murdertron.com T-shirts and custom apparel in Ottawa. Since then, the