Glebe Central Pub – a Story of Suffering and Survival

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Created by Kiran Shastry Serving the Glebe community since 1973 April 16, 2021 www.glebereport.ca TFI@glebereport ISSN 0702-7796 Vol. 49 No. 3 Issue no. 533 FREE from the Noun Project Glebe Central Pub – a story of suffering and survival

By Dan Rogers

On August 1, 2019, my business partner Blair Brassard and I took over what was then known as Pints and Quarts, located conveniently between Second and Third avenues, in the appropriately named Glebe Central building. We had no experience in the bar/restaurant business – other than as good customers! I came from the world of public and government relations; Blair had a background in the forestry and arborist sector. Fortunately, we had the solid advice and the easy friendship of the previous owner, Amir Aghaei, and his wife, Maryam, who offered us all kinds of help. Our vision was to create the Glebe’s communal living room. We started quickly with a deep clean of the place, changed out chairs at the bar for something a little more comfortable and set to work putting our own stamp on the menu. It seemed to work. By October, we noticed more patrons coming in the door, almost all neighbourhood people, our people. Both Blair and I live in the Glebe. Our year-over-year sales numbers were increasing and we were getting great feedback from our customers. We were making plans to re-brand the place as the Glebe Central Pub. We ordered the new sign and made plans to shut down for a week at the end of March to make the transformation Dan Rogers, co-owner with Blair Brassard of the Glebe Central Pub complete. Then the pandemic hit. It was would try to keep things alive by offer- March 16, 2020. Like everyone else, we ing takeout and delivery. We were able were stunned by the swiftness of the to bring back three cooks and we made Stay at Home lockdown. a go of it. While we didn’t make any Ontario’s third pandemic state of emergency and stay-at-home order The first ugly order of business was money, it did keep us up and running having to lay off 13 people. We were and provided a bit of a distraction from is in effect from April 8 for at least 28 days (i.e. to May 5), requiring all unable to provide any assurances or everything going on around us. to remain at home except for essential purposes. Grocery stores and advice on how to proceed with their While the cooks did their thing in the pharmacies are open but non-essential retailers are curb side only and lives. We couldn’t offer any meaning- basement kitchen, Blair and I – with restaurants are takeout only. ful support. It was a terrible day. the help of some great friends – began After a week or so, we thought we Continued on page 2 What’s Inside Annual General Meeting Will be held via Zoom on Wednesday, May 26 at 7 p.m.

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Then the pandemic hit. Glebe Central Pub It was March 16, 2020. Continued from page 1 Like everyone else, we were stunned by the the task of giving the pub its first make- swiftness of the over in about 20 years. We refurbished lockdown. the men’s room, made some needed changes to the women’s room, rebuilt the back bar and service area. We changed the lighting, the sound system, upgraded our keg room. Much- needed improvements to the heating way to go, especially with new third- and ventilation system were completed. wave restrictions. I think we’ll make it. We were busy. There is good reason for that. By early summer, COVID regulations The friends and neighbours who eased, and we were allowed to open our donated their time and skills to help us small patio. It was a lifesaver. Our regu- are at the top of the list. I’d also like to lar customers and neighbours kept it thank our “regulars”; we’d never have busy. Later, when more restrictions made it without them. were lifted, we entered the fall able to Jim Watson, our mayor, has been a seat up to 50 people inside. We rented steadfast supporter of our industry and a storage locker, packed away half of deserves a big thank you. As does our our tables and chairs and created a landlord, Ernie Goldstein, who called new seating arrangement to meet the Blair and me last March to say: “We’re guidelines on social distancing. People in this together.” Ernie has participated slowly started coming inside again. We in every program that could help us. Glebe Central Pub has managed to keep its head above water in a sea of COVID were doing well until Christmas Eve: Overall, the governments of Canada constraints over the past year. PHOTO: DAN ROGERS the second lockdown. and Ontario have done a good job in It was back to work on the inside of trying times. Political differences seem- the things that governments should order is founded on anything more the pub. We renovated the kitchen, ingly have been put aside in favour of absolutely strive to improve. Making than a paternalistic view that people rebuilt the office, built a new wine cab- the public good. The wage subsidy an announcement on a Friday that are unable to control themselves. inet, added new heaters on the patio, program, the commercial rent relief comes into effect one or two days later I would argue people are smarter painted. We stayed busy. program, CERB, the small business is bad decision-making, end of story. than that. Here we are, the spring of 2021, more loans program and the government of The restrictions on our hours of oper- Anyway, let’s raise a glass to a warm, than a year since the pandemic began. Ontario’s more recent $20,000 grant ation are financially punishing. Our sociable summer. Vaccines are being rolled out and our have all helped us to survive. Could business makes (made) most of its sales renovations are mostly complete (they things have been done better? Of course. between 9 p.m. and 2 a.m.; making us Dan Rogers is a Glebe resident and co- never end). The future is looking a little But we all know about hindsight. lock our doors at 10 p.m. is crushing. owner of the Glebe Central Pub at 779 brighter, though I know there is still a Visibility and openness are two of There is no evidence to suggest this Bank Street.

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the Parkdale Food Centre or Somerset West Community Health Centre, to John Howard Society build local support networks for their clients. Bridges also likes to see community volunteers help bring people coordinator will together – in Hintonburg, volunteer supports include gardening, serving meals, yoga classes and bringing ani- engage community mals to interact with residents. At 289 Carling, Bridges intends to be in close contact with immediate neigh- By Sue Stefko Bridges says he will be working with the bours and interested members of the city’s Housing Branch to identify men community to keep them informed, With the construction of the John and women who would be a good fit Joshua Bridges is the new coordinator both during construction and after the Howard Society (JHS) supportive-hous- for the program. These are people who for the John Howard Society facility at site begins operating. ing development at 289 Carling Avenue have a level of stability and respon- 289 Carling. PHOTO: COURTESY OF JHS. From his previous experience, now into its fourth month, the JHS has sibility that would enable them to live Bridges understands the importance stepped up preparations to operate in in their own self-contained apartment this (289 Carling) project.” of open and consistent communica- the community by hiring residential units with moderate levels of on-site For instance, to help foster the relation between the coordinator and the coordinator Joshua Bridges. His role support. Residents are expected to be tionship between the Hintonburg community and how a sense of con- is to oversee both community engage- those deemed “chronically homeless,” facility and its neighbours, the JHS nection and community are crucial, ment and the development of programs a term used to describe people 18 years holds community meetings every for both the tenants and the neighbour- for residents of the facility. Bridges is or older who have been living without month or two to share updates and to hood. His goal is fairly straightforward already taking his role in community stable accommodation for at least six allow local residents to voice concerns – “for John Howard Society residents engagement seriously – he will be set- months. Once clients are referred, case or give feedback. The JHS also looks for and staff to be positive and contribut- ting up a virtual meeting for immedi- managers from the building meet with opportunities for tenants to take part in ing members of the neighbourhood and ate neighbours of the development to them to ensure their needs match the community functions, such as neigh- wider community.” answer questions about the construc- services and support available at the bourhood clean-ups or open houses tion process, which started just before residence. If the team feels the client organized by the tenants. The JHS also Sue Stefko is president of the Glebe Christmas. would be a good fit, there is usually a uses community supports, such as Annex Community Association. Fortunately, the most painful part building tour and then a lease is signed. of the build is now complete. The As for the community-engagement excavation phase, two months of bone- part of his job, Bridges comes with the shaking hammering, was extended experience he gained running a JHS slightly after the project team ran into Enhanced Supportive Housing Program deep layers of rock that were much in Hintonburg, which provides hous- harder than expected. Fortunately, the ing and support services to those living construction team brought in another with complex mental-health and addic- backhoe to expedite the process. It was tions issues. That challenging job gave a difficult time for neighbours, espe- Bridges some hard-earned experience cially since the excavation coincided in dealing with sensitive situations that with a provincial stay-at-home order. require tact and strong communications After the excavation was done, there skills to manage community relation- was a month-long break as more per- ships. Bridges notes that while the new mits needed to be obtained before Carling project is aimed at a different Rendering of the 289 Carling site of the new John Howard Society building construction resumed in mid-March. client group, he has “learned a great deal SOURCE: JHS AND KWC As a result of the delay, construction is over the last three years from the tenants, now expected to wrap up next March our partners, the staff and the neighbours instead of by the end of this year. of this (Hintonburg) program, and I will When it comes to the site’s tenants, bring many of those lessons with me to

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And that’s just the tip of the has been violated. Bad stuff can indeed well as its benefits, it can also have cat- iceberg. happen – and to us. A humbling lesson. astrophic effects on our lives. A virus We learn the utility of a local public We are being nudged back to an CONTRIBUTORS THIS MONTH circulating in any part of the world health unit (yay, Vera!). We see the appreciation of what’s important in life. Micheline Boyle Tamara Levine will reach us inevitably. This surely benefits of thoughtful and intelligent When we can no longer shop, travel, Michelle Brooke Angus Luff has implications for Canada’s future communication with the public, of dance, sing in a choir, go to bars, work Helen Brydges Jessica McIntyre role in world. treating citizens with kindness and out in a gym, attend a meeting, grab a Karen Cameron Catherine McKenna Another lesson, which I thought I respect. It’s a joy to witness. coffee with friends, read in a library – Denis Caro Shawn Menard already knew, more or less, is why we We see the advantage, indeed the when all these are gone, what do we Anna Cuylits Alyson Moncur-Beer pay taxes. Now I really know. I can necessity, of long-term thinking. If we care about? It’s pretty basic – health, Jen Dare Valerie Noftle Tracey Deagle Anneka Dallin O’Grady see what our taxes are being used for. didn’t fully realize the need for a vibrant family and community. Point final. Jodi Diamont Jeanette Rive They’re being used to buy millions of public health program in normal times, Barbara Duggan Dan Rogers doses of vaccine, to keep unemployed we certainly do now. 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pring is here! When we think of spring, our garden, stick with them. Like some of your neigh- Mulch can be many things, but it usually means minds turn to our gardens, some with glee, bours’ flowers? Offering to help divide them after cedar chips piled two to three inches deep around Sothers with groans. Glee can be feeling ener- flowering is an inexpensive way to build your own your plants, covering all the soil. Mulch keeps mois- gized as your garden is already perfectly coiffed and garden beds. ture in the ground, so you will need less watering. just ready to grow. Groans come from those thinking Hauling mulch by bike, wagon or car can be an oner- about the leaves, dead flowers and weeds – you can The third big tip is weed early, feed yearly, then ous and expensive task, so contact a tree-cutting feel overwhelmed by it all as the weed-wacker starts add mulch. service – some will drop off cubic yards of shredded winking at you from the garage. Catch those weeds when they are little in May and and chipped branches at your driveway. We, the Gentle Gardeners, are self-confessed garden- June, before they take over your beds. If their stems ing enthusiasts interested in helping those groaners are cut from their roots (shallow tilling), most weeds The fourth big tip is when to cut back flowers turn their garden space into a personal outdoor room will just disappear. Dandelions are the exception to and shrubs. that brings joy and respite from busy lives. the rule – a long-pronged tool is needed to dig out The rule of thumb is to cut back after flowering. Still struggling to make sense of your garden? Here the tap root. (Slater has a foot-long chisel and won- Enjoy the unwieldly sight this spring, then take your are some tips to get you started. ders about dynamite!) The other trick is to have kids secateurs (snips) and cut back to a new bud, step- over and pick the dandelion flowers as they chant, ping back often to ensure the shape is even. Some The first big tip is timing. “Mommy! I’ve got some flowers for you!” Persistent flowers will bloom again if you trim the dead flower Don’t start clearing last year’s growth until the weeds can be topped with wet cardboard – appliance off before it sets seed. ground has warmed up and is relatively dry. Our pol- boxes or bike boxes work well. Just remove staples and linators are still catching their 40 winks, so cleaning wrapping tape, cut into strips and lay on top of the The fifth big tip is watering and relaxing. up before they have a chance to wake up and shake weeds, then put shredded mulch on top. Deep watering once a week, especially during really out their cobwebs will effectively kill off a whole gen- Feeding your garden doesn’t require fancy potions. dry spells. Then most importantly, relax and enjoy eration of our great garden friends. Manure and good qualiy top-soil mixed into your bed your new space. really gives your garden a boost for the year. If you have The second big tip is to decide what to keep and difficulty getting it to your garden, ask neighbours to Tracey Deagle brings a host of gardening experience what to compost. share the delivery of a cubic yard or 10! A big pile will from B.C., PEI and the Ottawa region. Judith Slater is Think back to last year’s garden. What flowered and quickly disappear into your gardens and the whole the former lead for the Glebe Garden Angels and the gave you joy? What limped along, got moldy leaves block will benefit. Even while socially distancing, we staff lead of TWIGS, Glebe Collegiate’s environment or was eaten down to the stem? There are many tried can still help each other create our outdoor spaces for club and enjoys her own garden. Together they are the and tested trusty perennials that come back every the season. You’ll find out who has the wheelbarrows Gentle Gardeners offering gardening advice and services year, can withstand dry spells, resist slug and snail on your street and, of course, all the kids will want to in the neighbourhood. They can be reached at info@ infectations and just keep on flowering. For an easy get out their buckets and spades to lend a hand! thegentlegardener.ca or 613-600-1717 and 604-791-7621.

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History students at Glebe Collegiate Institute, participating in the OCDSB’s Project True North, have been uncov- ering the hidden stories of Canada’s first and only segregated Black battalion. By studying military service files, medical records and other pri- mary documents from the First World War, students have become historians and pieced together the untold stories of the men of the No. 2 Construction Battalion. This Canadian history class, com- posed of English language learners, has poured over the military service files of one soldier, Harry Timothy Jones, breathing life into his memory. Harry Timothy Jones, born July 25, 1886 in New Brunswick, was a labourer GCI student Vinh Tran examines Harry by trade. He married Maude O’Ree, and Jones’s enlistment papers. they had four children. Maude was PHOTOS: JESSICA MCINTYRE expecting a fifth child when Harry enlisted in September 1916. The No. 2 Construction Battalion left Halifax deep connection to the life of this sol- aboard the SS Southland on March dier. They are international students, 28, 1917, and arrived in Liverpool on immigrants and refugees; in light April 7, 1917, just two days before the of their lived experiences, Harry’s Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge. experiences with prejudice and the Glebe Collegiate Institute’s student historians delve into the story of one member Once overseas, this segregated bat- horrors of war resonate very deeply of Canada’s First World War segregated black battalion, the No. 2 Construction talion was tasked to support Canadian them. “Harry’s life connects with mine Battalion. They are (from left) Yuna Utsumi, Megan Viquez, Vinh Tran, Orazio troops alongside the Canadian Forestry because I see Harry as my grandfather,” Zapparrata, Minh Nguyen and Zinho Maeng. Corps in logging operations. In early says Vinh Tran. “My grandfather was May 1917, Jones was stationed in the also a soldier. He joined the (Vietnam) Jura Mountains in France. The lumber war when he was 19 years old and, produced there would support the luckily, my grandfather was not injured Allies in taking Hill 70 under the com- as badly as Harry was.” mand of Canadian General Arthur This connection continues to leave Currie. Tragically, a few weeks after our class with a longing to know more. arriving, Harry was horribly injured by “I want to visit the trench that Harry a falling tree and suffered permanent stayed in. I want to feel that atmosphere paralysis of his left arm. He was hospit- that Harry felt,” says Zinho Maeng. alized for three months and sent home It is clear that the once untold story of to Canada with a medical discharge. Harry Timothy Jones will never be for- This is where Harry’s military service gotten by these Glebe students. file ended and the questions for Glebe “Harry was courageous, hard-work- students started. ing, optimistic and he never gave up,” “Are Harry’s children still alive? says Minh Nguyen. If yes, how do they feel about their “We learned that most Canadian father?” asked Minh Nguyen. soldiers returned home as heroes, but “We know he was able to return home Harry’s experience was different – he safely, however I imagine his life after fought against racism and discrimina- that was very difficult,” said Yuna tion,” says Orazio. “Only decades later Utsumi. did the No. 2 Construction Battalion “Was he able to find a job and keep receive proper recognition for their supporting his family? How did he service.” feel when he came home after getting When asked to reflect on the import- hurt? Does his present-day family know ance of sharing untold stories in our about his story? I believe we could find history, brothers Kunhao and Penghao answers to these questions by con- Shi said this: “There are many heroes in tacting his family,” suggested Megan Canada. Maybe they are not doing very Our clients have experienced this Viquez. important things, but they are all using And that is what these students did. their lives to protect their country. If we feeling since 2001 As a class, we pieced together the don’t learn about them, Canadians will lives of Harry’s five children by search- never know how many heroes sacri- We believe housecleaning is a profession, ing for wedding records, death notices ficed for them.” not a hobby. and census data. In a few clicks, we To learn more about this project and Our insured and bonded staff are trained in highly efﬁcient stumbled across the name of a living to hear the Glebe students share their cleaning methods and use top-grade equipment and products. relative, Harry’s great great grandson. personal connections with Harry’s Students were thrilled when we story, tune into the OCDSB XL Podcast Your home deserves it. reached out and shared Harry’s story on Spotify to listen to Season 2 Episode with him. “It made me feel fulfilled 3 of Project True North. because we were able to share his memory with his family,” says Megan Jessica McIntyre is a secondary Viquez. “It made me realize that in school teacher in the Canadian and some way we are still connected with World Studies and Social Sciences the past,” adds Orazio Zapparrata. department at Glebe Collegiate These students have come to feel a Institute. 8 Glebe Report April 16, 2021 PROFILE

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THE GLEBE CENTRE’S By Ottawa South Community holistic manner in a Family Health Association / Seniors Watch Organization (FHO), they must also SUPER DUDE Many of us are concerned about not move to suburbs because that is having a doctor who knows them. where Ontario funds new FHOs. By Barbara Duggan As many doctors retire and new In January, an opinion piece in the OSCAR by Terrance Hunsley asked, doctors locate in the suburbs, it is “With population aging, is it time Do you know this man? Perhaps you’ve seen him becoming increasingly difficult for at one of many festivals you attend? Perhaps he’s to explore a nurse-practitioner-led residents of the Glebe, Old Ottawa clinic?” taken your tickets and given you a broad smile South (OOS) and Old Ottawa East As our committee explores op- and a thank you – all that in a time before COVID (OOE) to find health care within the tions through the political realm in mind you. Robert Michel is a “people person” and community. the municipal, provincial and federal he gets around. This is what our OOS Community governments, we need more infor- Michel has lived with disability all his life. He Association committee, Seniors mation about health-care needs. We has never walked and is profoundly deaf. His Watch, learned recently in response know that they will only increase strength is born from an attitude of courage and to a question we published in our with an aging population, but what possibility. He was born and raised in Ottawa and local newspaper. The responses are they at present? took advantage of the schools for the disabled came from all three neighbour- If you or someone you know is and the programs available to him. His loving hoods, and the stories were similar, concerned about health care now not suprisingly. After all, we live family encouraged him to be independent from or in the future, please respond an easy bike ride away from each by email to SWOOS2018@gmail. a young age. other, and doctors in OOS and OOE com. Indicate in the subject line Robert Michel, one of the youngest residents of Michel is as adept at wheelchair driving as an have long been prized by Glebe “Neighbourhood Health Care.” You the Glebe Centre, keeps a kindly eye out for the Olympian training a lifetime at a sport. As a young residents as well. other residents and is known as a people person. can say as much or little as you teen, he took advantage of the programs across the An article by Dr. Nili Kaplan-Myrth like about your concerns. Any kind city for disabled youth and for many years par- in the June 2020 Glebe Report sum- of response will be of value to our ticipated in sledge hockey. Michel was thrilled walker traffic, the close calls when a fellow resi- marizes the fate of family practitio- efforts. when he discovered in the Hockey Hall of Fame dent needs some help. He will sit at the dining ners who are on a Fee for Service in Toronto a picture of himself on the ice playing table when his meal is over and prompt a table- (FFS) model in Ottawa. To minimize Ottawa South Community Association sledge hockey. In addition to curling with Capital mate to eat. He will sit beside another engaged in costs, they are being forced to / Seniors Watch OOS Housing/Health Wheelchair Curling Team at the RA Centre, Robert crafts and be an encouraging art appreciator. He is move to the suburbs. And if they Group is comprised of Anna Cuylits, want to practice in a more effective, Michel has been active volunteering to help stu- a keen observer of people and has a wicked sense Terrance Hunsley and Carolyn Inch. dents practise their sign-language skills. of humour that keeps everyone laughing. A few years ago, Michel’s health care needs Whereas a year ago he’d visit friends that he had increased as a result of a leg amputation. That made all over the building, leave for volunteer work phone equipped with special features that he wears on a lan- was the catalyst for change and he moved into several days of the week and live as independently yard around his neck and uses readily for translation and to the Glebe Centre as possible, today, COVID has changed all this. complement his stories and conversation. At 54 years of age, he is one of the youngest Lockdown has become a new normal and Michel We are most fortunate to have Robert Michel in our midst. of our residents. He lives on the fifth floor of the along with the others is restricted to the fifth floor. When we want to whine about testing, vaccines and weather, tower with 31 others, where he engages with the Technology has been a godsend for him, much he serves as a reminder of what is important. He is our staff and looks out for his fellow residents. In like it has been for many of our residents. A com- example of resilience, acceptance and courage; our real life the most loving sense, he is a caregiver, “a good puter in his room allows him to reach out to his action hero. Our super dude! Samaritan” as one staff member calls him. “His friends and family regularly. It has long been his goodwill is impressive,” says a resident. Michel connector and without it, says his mother Theresa, Barbara Duggan is director of quality management at the watches out for the near misses in wheelchair and his life would be much impoverished. He has a Glebe Centre.

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During this term of city council, staff must be done equally across the city Now, for tomorrow have been working on updating the and respectfully, getting communities Official Plan (OP). The OP is the city’s on board and achieving buy-in. most important planning document. It Will taller development on main sets the direction for all city planning streets block out the sun, creating cav- initiatives—from zoning to affordable erns? Will residential development housing, tree protection to transporta- push up to lot lines, where every other tion and just about any other city issue building on the block is set three metres you can think of. back, reducing space for trees and The first decision made by council greenspace? We wouldn’t accept that. on the OP was a disappointment. Last And the process itself is concern- ThankThankThank year, it agreed to perpetuate Ottawa’s ing. While staff are working overtime National urban sprawl by expanding the urban producing material and responding !!! boundary further into rural lands. This to the extensive community questions Volunteer Week youyouyou April 18-24, 2021 means there will be more expensive, and concerns, the mayor and planning unsustainable, environmentally dam- chairs have sent a letter rebuking the Volunteers keep seniors safe, deliver aging development in our future. umbrella group of community asso- comfort & strengthen our community. With that unfortunate decision, it will ciations – the Federation of Citizens’ Thank you to all of our volunteers. become even more important for the Associations (FCA) – for its call for city Your acts of kindness support our rest of the OP to be done right. During council to allow the time it deserves and community and keep seniors safe at the winter, the city released a 264-page to face an election on the draft plan. home. draft document and 21 supporting Consequently, the public consulta- documents. While there are some good tion process is unclear. The upcoming Support seniors in our community elements in there – the focus on active meeting with public delegations in June by volunteering with local transportation, 15-minute neighbour- was cancelled as part of a three-month Community Support Services. To hoods and city-wide tree canopy targets “extension,” while the September find opportunities near you visit – there are also concerns. deadline for council to vote on the plan www.communityhomesupport.ca The information released by the city remains. is dense. This makes it all the more The latest city memo offers some daunting for residents to try to have a hope. Staff have committed to say – few are professional city planners reviewing the transect approach and and many have to try to squeeze in time adjusting some boundaries. Minimum for reviewing city documents between density requirements will be less pre- JAMES McCULLOCH work, meals, family time and rest. scriptive than originally proposed, I would like to highlight a few con- with the push for density happening LAWYER IN THE GLEBE cerns we have with the proposed new near transit stations and major corri- Official Plan. I’ll begin with how staff dors. Intensification in the next draft of wishes to announce that have segmented the city for planning the OP will be more context-sensitive at he has relocated his Glebe office. purposes. They propose to implement the neighbourhood level and governed six context-specific “transects” that by zoning bylaws and updated second- guide the planning approach and rules ary plans. Mr. McCulloch will be remaining in the Glebe, and throughout the city. While that idea is These are all positive developments will continue to offer legal services to Glebe residents. sound, it is not being implemented which have been achieved through the properly. tireless work of committed volunteers He will continue to offer in-home visits. Most of Capital Ward will be in the poring through the plan. We continue He offers new clients a free initial consultation. Inner Urban transect, except for the to be inspired by that level of engage- section of Old Ottawa East north of the ment, knowledge and commitment to Queensway, the area around Lees sta- our communities. Mr. McCulloch can be reached by phone at 613 565-5297 tion and the Glebe Annex. These areas, The fight on the OP is far from over – or email: [email protected] which are physically and culturally ideally the final version would be voted integrated into our ward, would be on only when residents feel confident severed from the rest of the commun- in the product. 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T @glebeca [email protected] www.glebeca.ca PROPERTY MAINTENANCE Spring has sprung – time to join the GCA! › Commercial and Residential › Spring and fall clean ups Spring has arrived and there is much and any safety implications for those in hope in the air. Isn’t it wonderful to the area. We requested that any neces- › Lawn cutting hear the stories of people in our com- sary data collection be undertaken to Book before munity, across Canada and around facilitate the evaluation. Finally, as › the world receiving their vaccinations with the first motion, we asked that Flower bed design against COVID-19? I cannot get enough consultations and evaluations include and maintenance April 30th of these stories. I was so relieved and municipal or federal heritage profes- and thankful when we heard that my sionals as appropriate. I communicated mother-in-law in Sault Ste. Marie (an the substance of the second motion to › Tree pruning and receive avid Glebe Report reader!) had received the NCC. We will continue to engage hedge trimming her first dose. I am definitely sensing a with them going forward. 10% off light at the end – or at least closer to lawn cutting the end – of the tunnel. Getting involved in your › Interlock services: The longer days and warm sunshine community association contract help as well. It is hard to resist getting The GCA holds our membership drive patios, walkways, outside, enjoying a walk or bike ride in May. This is normally a great oppor- along the canal, thinking about the tunity for our volunteers to stop by stairs and more! wonderful summer days ahead. your homes and chat with you about the work of the GCA and any priorities National Capital Commission you would like to bring to our atten- proposal for a bistro at tion. Given the public health measures 613-836-2111 Patterson Creek in place last year, we moved our mem- The NCC has put forward a revised bership drive online; we are doing the proposal for a bistro at Patterson Creek same this year, to play it safe. Watch for this summer. The Glebe Community the postcard in your mailbox in May or www.completepropertymaintenance.ca Association (GCA) board had a good check out the ad in this month’s Glebe discussion about it at our March meet- Report, for instructions on how to join. ing. Several community members were Please consider joining your commun- there as well to participate in the con- ity association – every membership versation. We passed two motions helps us in our work to advocate for a from the GCA’s Parks Committee at the livable, sustainable and diverse urban meeting, both of which focused on the neighbourhood. Anyone who lives or importance of community involvement. works in the Glebe, Glebe Annex or The first expressed the board’s feel- Dow’s Lake area can join the GCA. We ing that any decision by the city to will again miss the opportunity to con- change the use of Glebe parks should nect with you directly this year, but be informed by meaningful consulta- please know that you can still contact tion with the community, including your area representative or other board the GCA, and that municipal or fed- member with any questions or com- eral heritage professionals should also ments. You can find the names of the be included, as appropriate (i.e., if any area representatives and other board Time to renew your GCA membership! proposal is within or bordering a herit- members, as well as more information This year, we ask our community to join online or by mail, instead of at age conservation district or involves about membership, on our website: your door. a recognized federal-built heritage www.glebeca.ca. property). We also asked that relevant We are also starting to think about The Glebe Community Association is a volunteer organization that unites baseline data be collected in advance the GCA board for 2021-2022. There may residents interested in improving the Glebe. Together, we advocate for a and that any pilot project include an be some vacancies to fill. If this inter- liveable, sustainable, diverse urban neighbourhood. evaluation strategy, evaluation criteria, ests you or if you would like to hear Our committees are made up of neighbours who work on issues related data collection and decision criteria. more about what is involved, please to planning (like Ottawa’s New Official Plan and the Bank Street Height The second motion specifically con- feel free to reach out to one of our vice and Character Study), the environment, parks, traffic, heritage, education, cerned the NCC’s bistro proposal. The presidents, June Creelman (vp@gle- Lansdowne, and health, housing and social services. We also run the board reiterated that the NCC and city beca.ca), for more information. Great Glebe Garage Sale — but not this year. New members are always should continue to engage in meaning- If you are interested, a great way to welcome. ful consultation with the community see what we’re all about is to tune into on the proposal. We also asked that the one of our monthly board meetings. Amplify your voice on issues that matter! GCA and other stakeholders be involved We meet on the fourth Tuesday of the $10 per year makes a difference in your community. in the evaluation process undertaken month. Our next meeting will be on for the pilot project and that the evalu- April 27 at 7 p.m. If you’d like to attend, Join today ation criteria include park experience, please contact Sheryl, the board secre- unintended community impact, the tary ([email protected]) and she’ll Buy a $10 membership (per household) environmentally friendly aspects of send you the Zoom information. online at glebeca.ca/membership the proposal, traffic and parking issues Happy spring! or Complete this form and mail it to the Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 2K2, with a $10 cheque payable to the Glebe Community Association.

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Email Address: 12 Glebe Report April 16, 2021 ABBOTSFORD ‘Day Away’ carries on as a ‘Day In’ By Julie Ireton been set up to gather seven or eight clients by phone. While switching to the More than a year into the pandemic, virtual platform has meant a steep the team at Abbotsford at the Glebe technology learning curve for both the Centre has become creative with tech- organizers and the caregivers, many nology, music and distanced visiting to quickly figured out how to get together keep clients in the Day Away program online, said Dare. engaged and active. The caregivers of clients are quite The Day Away program is for clients often spouses who also depend on between 60 and 90 years old who are the Day Away program to bring some currently in the early to middle stages respite, allowing them time to do some- of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. thing on their own. Before COVID-19, the program ran “Keeping in touch with caregivers out of Abbotsford House, the seniors’ is also important,” she said. “We find centre across from Lansdowne Park. out if they need other outreach services The clients and staff gathered regu- or if they need more help in the home. larly to play games, do exercises, sing It’s a difficult time for all of us, but if Abbotsford’s Day Away program for clients experiencing dementia carries on online songs, chat and have lunch. Over the you’re caring for someone 24/7 it’s more until in-person visits outdoors are possible. PHOTO: JEN DARE past year, the sessions have become challenging.” virtual on Zoom or through telephone Throughout the pandemic isolation, conferencing. some have struggled with keeping their it out just yet, but there is hope we’ll by telephoning 613-230-5730 during “This week we did scavenger hunt,” loved ones active, said Dare. get some sort of normal back again.” regular business hours or by checking said Jen Dare, program facilitator at “It certainly is a struggle at times, Abbotsford is your Seniors Active out all of the Glebe Centre facilities Abbotsford at the Glebe Centre, who finding things to do. Boredom sets in Living Centre for adults 55+. It houses and community programs on our has been working with seniors for 30 and then you can see other behav- the community programs of the Glebe website at glebecentre.ca. years. “They were running around and iours,” she said. “But even on our Centre Inc., a charitable, not-for- finding things, having fun with what’s Zoom calls, it’s wonderful to see them profit organization which includes Julie Ireton is a journalist who around them. Some clients interact engaging with each other. They just a 254-bed long-term care home. contributes regularly to the Glebe very well, while others are not sure miss that togetherness.” Find out more about our services Report on issues affecting Abbotsford. where the voices are coming from.” As the weather warms up, organiz- The online programming has also ers will plan porch visits so their Day included music trivia and reading short Away clients can catch up in person. stories. A few times, Dare and her team Expanding vaccination programs are have created individualized activity kits also bringing hope that regular pro- Finally Spring with puzzles and games to drop off at gramming will eventually resume. Warm sunny days are ahead. the clients’ homes. “It’s the game changer. Once people Crisp new cottons and linens in For those who aren’t able to join via have vaccines, we can look at gather- Zoom, a teleconference “party-line” has ing again,” said Dare. “We can’t figure colours to make you smile.

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Amin Habib will likely be spending a lot more time in the Glebe this summer. Why wouldn’t he, now that he’s got a cool, crisp 10 grand in his pocket for winning 2020’s Glebe Spree contest? The Metcalfe resident dropped off his ballot at Whole Foods and was shocked to get the call to tell him that he had won a $10,000 shopping spree in the Glebe. “I couldn’t believe it, it was amazing,” said Habib as he posed with the giant Glebe Spree cheque. “This money is much needed right now.” Amin and his wife have been shopping in the Glebe for several years, making the 30-minute drive from This year’s Glebe Spree grand-prize winner of $10,000 in Glebe spending money is Amin Habib of Metcalfe, who regularly Metcalfe to shop for essentials almost shops in the Glebe. PHOTO: TREVOR GREENWAY weekly. When they’re here, they always make a day of it, with stops at Sporting your focus and positive mental energy and has become a part of neighbour- $10,000 shopping spree; winnings that Life or Kunstadt Sports for gear, lunch into a specific direction consistently. I hood holiday shopping experience,” must be spent in the neighbourhood. at Feleena’s, Chickpeas or Mad Radish wish clarity of mind to everyone who says Glebe BIA executive director The award-winning promotion would and browsing for new clothing at Viens truly wants it.” Andrew Peck. “The underlying pur- not be possible without the continued Avec Moi Boutique. While the 2020 version of Glebe pose of the contest is to encourage support of McKeen Metro Glebe, which “If we’re going to get shoes or stuff for Spree had to be adapted to adhere to local shopping and never before has has contributed as a main sponsor our daughter, we are down shopping in local health guidelines to keep shop- this message been more important. We since the beginning of the contest. The the Glebe area,” adds Habib. “It’s one pers, businesses and employees safe are extremely grateful to all our busi- success of Glebe Spree over the years of the best places to come and shop and during the pandemic, that good old nesses for their ongoing strength and is also due to ongoing support of local walk around with all the shops so close Glebe Spree spirit was still felt along resilience and to all the patrons who merchants, their hard-working staff together. We will certainly be drawn to Bank Street during the holidays. While support them.” and their dedicated customers who the Glebe area a lot more and are excited an official ballot count is not yet avail- Now in its ninth year, the numbers make the Glebe a great place to shop, to be giving back to the local businesses able, the mini mountain of entries show just how beneficial Glebe Spree work, eat and play. and exploring many more stores.” proves that Glebe Spree was yet again is to small businesses in the Glebe. The Congratulations to all of our winners, For those who didn’t win this year, another successful shop-local cam- contest can be credited for millions and we will see you out there with your Habib has some words of wisdom. paign that not only gave merchants a in local spending since its inception. Glebe Spree passports in November. “I truly believe that when some- boost when they needed it the most but This year’s contest featured 24 Any one sets their intention to something, also rewarded their best customers. Day Prizes worth $100 each, a $2,500 Trevor Greenway is responsible for it can and will be achieved,” he says. “Glebe Spree has grown in popularity early bird-prize won by local resident communications and membership at the “Wishes do come true when you set virtually every year since its inception Morag MacDonald and the grand-prize Glebe BIA (Business Improvement Area)

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KUDOS from the Glebe Zero Waste Committee Keep on reusing: Hester Whatman an outstanding example

By Katie Fice gifting items,” says Whatman. “One of my neighbours was wondering why I Hester Whatman passed on an inspiring had so many cars and people coming quote from Robert Swan: “The greatest by at all hours. I had to assure them danger to our planet is the belief that that I was not a drug dealer but only someone else will save it.” She shared a member of the Buy Nothing Group.” it as we chatted recently about what she Her new hobby has been an amaz- does and why with curbside garbage in ingly positive experience in difficult A lovely afghan throw, one of the Glebe. times. “I haven’t felt this connected to Whatman’s finds PHOTOS: HESTER WHATMAN Whatman has always been mind- my community in 20 years, since my ful of items she sees in the trash that children were young.” She told me it that some beautiful cushions I found look to be in good functioning condi- makes her feel good to be doing some- that were of questionable state, are tion. This led her to collect things and thing helpful for her community and Hester Whatman’s dining room table now recalled to life. They are all very donate them to Value Village or Canada the environment. It keeps her busy, after one of her trips collecting useful beautiful and very clean.” In response, Diabetes. When the pandemic hit, her and she gets so much joy from being items from the curbs to refurbish and another member commented: “I hope give away. day-to-day routine was upended, leav- able to help others. She has found so all the other BNG in Ottawa have a ing her more time to find and save many interesting things on her “shop- others through charites, consignment Hester! They don’t know what they’re perfectly good and useful things from ping trips,” as her husband calls shops, donation centers, Facebook and missing!” the landfill. Whatman is constantly them. “There have been so many, from other web-based groups. She would on the lookout for garbage that is not antique dressers to designer clothing,” like people to consider leaving still- If you’ve been making efforts to garbage at all to bring home. She then she says. “Two things that stand out are usable items on the curb, outside of reduce your waste, we may feature takes the time to clean up the items and a beautiful handmade afghan blanket their trash can – this allows them to you in a future column. Please send a make simple fixes so they can be used that I have kept and a Macbook.” be easily picked up by someone who short paragraph explaining how you again by someone else. Whatman wants to promote the idea might need them. are reducing your household or busi- Whatman found the Buy Nothing of being mindful of what we throw away A recent Buy Nothing Group post ness waste to environment@glebeca. – The Glebe Facebook page in the and educating others that things they from Whatman for some found cush- ca, attention Katie. summer of 2020. It helps her give the do not need anymore are not necessar- ions paints a lovely picture of her desire items she finds directly to people who ily trash. We agreed that if people were to see that used and dirty things are Conscious of her own waste footprint, need them. Her supportive husband more mindful of their shopping habits not necessarily trash. “Just thinking Katie Fice joined the GCA Zero Waste has accepted that the porch and dining- and could understand that it is lead- how much beauty there is all around Committee (a subcommittee of the room table may at any given moment ing to the decline of our planet, then so us. Often you have to look beyond Environment Committee) to learn more be filled with finds that his wife is pre- much progress could be made toward first appearances and delve into some about waste reduction and to help paring to gift to others. saving it. As Whatman mentioned, places that stretch your comfort level. raise awareness of simple changes in “I remember a funny story when I first there are many alternatives to throw- Everything can be washed, some- our daily living that can have a big joined [Buy Nothing Group] and started ing things away; we can give them to times a few times. All this to announce impact on the environment.

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“Make no mistake – CMYK the climate crisis is Let’s make already here.” Co-Power by David Berliner, a million-dollar portfolio invested Earth Day in an S&P/TSX composite index fund generates about 85.4 tonnes of carbon emissions each year. count That’s a lot. In fact, if you have any money at all in standard investments, that probably accounts for the biggest portion of your carbon output. Imagine the emissions coming from By Cecile Wilson investments that are thousands of times larger. This year, Earth Day is on April 22. At The Banking on Climate Chaos 2021 the first Earth Day in 1970, the goal Report released on March 24 provides was to raise awareness of the connec- data on the contributions Canada’s Big tion between environmental health Five banks (Bank of Montreal, CIBC, and human health. People took to the RBC, Scotiabank and TD) have made streets to protest against what Earth to the fossil-fuel industry since Canada Day organizers called the “impacts of signed the Paris Agreement in late 2015. 150 years of industrial development Together, the banks supplied financial which had left a growing legacy of ser- support totaling more than $588 bil- ious human health impacts.” The aver- lion USD (more than $740 billion CAD) age concentration of CO2 in the atmos- between 2016 and 2020. phere – the main driver of climate If the banks use their money to sup- destabilization –was 325.68 parts per port a similar mix of companies that million (ppm) that year. are on the S&P/TSX index, we could expect their investments to generate Where are we today? about 50,236,550 tonnes of CO2 a year. More than 50 years later, people are still facing serious human health Make Earth Day count impacts. The courageous and persistent This year, Climate Pledge Collective work of Indigenous, Black and Brown is asking people to pledge to move activists has been a helpful lesson for their accounts from the Big Five banks us in more privileged circumstances. to more sustainable financial institu- Their activism has highlighted the dis- tions in 2022 if these banks don’t adopt proportionate suffering that has been clear, effective and timely policies to Bank Street bridge once again has a separate bike and pedestrian lane. Vehicles occurring in their communities for begin divesting from fossil fuels. At the have a single lane each way. PHOTO: LIZ MCKEEN years due to proximity to extraction, same time, money needs to be directed manufacturing and disposal indus- towards programs that support fossil- tries. With climate change, more floods, fuel workers as they transition to more freezes, fires, storms, heat waves and sustainable, less damaging industries. drought are compounding their misery. The International Panel on Climate The concentration of atmospheric Change announced in 2018 that we had carbon dioxide has not improved 12 years to take the necessary action to either. The mean atmospheric CO2 for avoid the worst of climate change. We the week of March 21 was 417.67 ppm, are now down to 10 years. We need to a huge increase since 1970 and well reduce our carbon emissions by at least beyond any safe limit. 60 per cent by 2030 and banks have In Canada, more than a quarter of our a major role to play to make sure we greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come meet this target. Let them know that ON SALE from the oil and gas sector. According this matters to you. to federal government figures, the If you are unsure how to proceed, Organic Gluten Free 9 increase in total emissions between check out the websites of Below 2 C/ Sausages 99 Grape Tomato Pints 9 1990 and 2018 was “mostly due to an Fire Your Fossil Bank, Climate Pledge Hot Italian, Italian eeaa Cherry Tomato Pints eeaa 82-per-cent (87 megatons CO2 equiva- Collective, quit.RBC and RBCrevealed, 5 4 lent) increase in emissions in the oil for instructions on how to divest from and gas sector.” fossil fuel banks. To keep up to date, Make no mistake – the climate crisis follow BankTrack, Below2C, Climate is already here. Pledge Collective, Extinction Rebellion Ottawa, For Our Kids, Fridays For Banking on climate chaos Future, Grandmothers Act to Save the While much attention has been Planet (GASP), Greenpeace Canada, focused on reducing our personal Lead Now, Ottawa 350, quit.RBC/ 99 Home Meal Kits carbon footprints as a remedy for miti- lacheRBC and Toronto 350. Truth Earth Detergents 32Loads eea a Spicy Chicken Kung Pao gating climate catastrophe, the carbon This Earth Day, say: “Fossil banks? 14 Creamy Pasta Meatball 00 Selection Eco Biodegradable 9 9 Butter Chicken with Nan bread eeaa footprints of banks and pension and No thanks!” assorted cleaning products eea a Whisky Beef Taco 2255 investment funds are larger by orders 3 of magnitude. Cecile Wilson has lived in the Glebe for According to a 2018 blog post for almost 20 years. Baked In Store

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Kids, help stop Care for our AIR pollution from Idling is the act of running a vehicle's engine when the vehicle is not in motion. It mainly occurs in car idling! schools, parking lots, drive thrus, and many more areas across the city. By Jennifer Humphries NO IDLING Earth Day 2021 is on April 22. It’s a day to reflect Children on what our planet means to us and gives to us. It’s also a day to consider what we need to do Breathing to make sure our planet can sustain the lives of NO2 increases the risk of developing asthma and has been linked our children and their children and more gen- to 1/3 of deaths from stroke, lung cancer and heart disease. erations to come. The Glebe Community Association’s Environment Committee, through our anti- idling subcommittee, hopes to raise awareness Air pollution is responsible for 15,300 premature deaths of a key aspect of planetary health right here in annually in Canada, with 500 of those taking place in Ottawa. the Glebe – the air we breathe. In particular, we hope to make the air around schools cleaner by discouraging motor Kids, help stop pollution from car idling! vehicle idling. Glebe schools Air pollution may trigger asthma attacks and cause respiratory To do this, we’re excited to announce the and cardiovascular diseases. Children, older adults, and people Glebe Schools Poster Design Competition. We POSTER DESIGN with pre-existing conditions are disproportionately affected. invite Grade 3 to 6 students at Glebe schools to design posters conveying messages such as: COMPETITION • Our School is Idle-Free • Idle-Free School Zone: Kids at Work! Kids in Grades 3 to 6: Get out your pencils, markers • Breathing in progress: Stop your engine and crayons! What: A design competition for posters that dis- If drivers reduced idling by 3 minutes a day, we would when you’re not moving collectively reduce 1.4 million tonnes of carbon dioxide courage vehicle idling • Stop a block away, park and walk: Make (CO2) emissions – equivalent to taking 320,000 cars off the our School Safe! Why: Idling is bad for the environment and human road each year! • Kids Zone: No idling please health, especially children’s health • Turn off your engine: keep our air clean Who: Students in Grades 3 to 6 at all Glebe schools • Not moving? Turn it off. Who else: Parents, principals and teachers, please For more information on the competition, see encourage your children to participate Take action to make our air clean and safe for our health www.glebeca.ca When: Deadline to submit poster designs is May 14; winning designs will be announced by May 28. and the environment. You are in the driver's seat - it's up to you stop idling and make a difference! Jennifer Humphries is co-chair of the Glebe How: Competition guidelines and rules at www. glebeca.ca; questions to Community Association’s Environment Glebe Community Association- Committee and co-chair of the Glebe Report [email protected]. Environment Committee Where: Your school! board. You can contact her at environment@ United Nations Association in Canada- SDG Ambassador glebeca.ca.

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By Marisa Romano renovation that made it fully access- kitchen to build meals. Among them CMYK What does a ible. It was the perfect site for the is Adam Burns, a graphic designer Whoever has stepped into the multi- project section of the Challenge. The who, according to his business web- purpose room in the Glebe Community focus that year was on solutions for site (adamburnsdesign.com), spent the Lego robot eat? Centre has certainly noticed the framed people with physical disabilities facing past five years in Toronto and recently sign hanging above it: colourful Lego everyday challenges. After the tour, the moved back to Ottawa “to get back in blocks against the grey baseplate children produced a short video for the touch with his roots.” Under the tree Cheeseburger! spell the words that identify the space competition. last Christmas, he found a very special ahead. But what about the small black The Glebe Gladiators, with engaged kitchen knife handmade in Japan. tag glued on the top right corner of parents in tow, competed in Toronto “Who was the overall winner of the the sign? during March break. Some of the 2004 challenge?” I asked Brian Burns. It reads: With thanks to the Glebe opposing teams represented the most “That was another team like us,” he Community Centre from the “Glebe prestigious private schools in the area, recalls, a group of unrelated children Gladiators” Runners up in the Ontario including one sporting the GM logo. who met in the schoolyard or through Provincial Lego Robotic Competition ‘no All quite intimidating, yet the Glebe their parents’ friends, all living in the Limits’ 2004. Following are the names Gladiators came home with a respect- same friendly neighbourhood. Great, of the seven children on that team: able overall second place and a second I thought, another sign that thriving, Andre Diamant-Boustead, Nicholas trophy for the robot design. engaging communities foster great Diamant-Boustead, Adam Burns, Colin The Lego Group is listed among the opportunities. Cameron, Nicholas Eglin, Matteo Louter businesses that reported significant Adam Burns shares his special burger and Sam Roesch. gains during the pandemic. Its growth recipe, for all the barbecues waiting to Those boys (then 11 to 14 years old) is partly due to the resurgence of adult be fired up this spring. were rallied by Glenn Boustead, a interest in building blocks and the parent with a plethora of engaging harder-to-build sets – a new-old game Adam’s Best Cheeseburger Ever ideas, a knack for building blocks and for these times of restrictions. Keep it simple is Adam’s mantra – connections with many neighbours. But what about those grown-up medium ground beef, bacon, cheese He gathered the children in his Glebe Glebe Gladiators – are any of them still and a hint of salt is all you need. Shape basement and surrounded them with or back into Lego? As it turns out, they the meat into round balls and press Lego blocks. The objective was to are now scattered between Ottawa, them onto a hot flat-top grill or grid- build a robot activated by the then- Toronto and Montreal, busy with new dle. Cast iron pans also work well. This revolutionary Lego Mindstorms. lives, budding careers and, for some, helps with texture. Over-handling the Its mission was to accomplish a children of their own. beef can make your patties turn out like series of tasks identified by the Many do not remember much of that hockey pucks. FIRST Lego League Challenge, event 17 years ago. André Diamant Sprinkle some salt and flip when a competition created by a recalls his dad’s excitement more than browned. Top with crispy bacon – partnership between Lego his own. For some, that experience cooked beforehand – and cover with a and FIRST, the youth organiza- marked the first step into engineering slice of cheese. There are alternatives tion aimed at boosting student interest and technology. Matteo Louter and Sam for the cheese, but Kraft Singles have The Lego robot created in 2004 by in engineering and technology. Roesch joined other robotic competi- the best flavour and “melt factor” for the Glebe Gladiators to compete in The sign above the multi-purpose tions while attending Glebe Collegiate cheeseburgers. the FIRST Lego League Challenge, room was created by another parent, and university. Matteo Louter has just a competition created by Lego and FIRST, an organization aimed at Brian Burns, an industrial designer enjoyed a new Lego set received as a Marisa Romano is a foodie and boosting student interest in engineering who guided the children in the explor- COVID present, and Colin Cameron still scientist with a sense of adventure who and technology. They acquitted ation of the community centre for an finds Lego kits under the Christmas tree. appreciates interesting and nutritious themselves well, finishing second. ergonomic analysis of the building Others traded building blocks for foods that bring people together. PHOTO: JODI DIAMANT that was then fresh from the extensive kitchen gadgets and ventured into the 20 Glebe Report April 16, 2021 FILM ON THE SCREEN O A Drummer’s Dream a must-see for aspiring drummers

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A Drummer’s Dream is an sometimes using his fingertips and hand on absolute must for drum- a drum. Someone remarks, “He’s built like a mers and interesting for anyone else who congo drum.” loves music. Some of the students play along with the pro- The location is Westport, Ontario – cottage fessional musicians, some on drum pads, some country, near a lake, at a summer drum camp on chairs. with 40 students. The instructors are seven The kids are encouraged. “The more you prac- “master drummers” who are among the best tise, the faster you get there,” they are told. in the world in rock, jazz, Latin fusion and soul. “Don’t drink or smoke too much, keep your In 2010, the guest musicians meet in a big, mind clear.” 19th-century barn with perfect acoustics for When Canadian film director John Walker, an drumming. For a week, they share their music avid drummer, was 16 he had to decide whether knowledge. The professional drummers come simply with a steady beat, adding sounds to show how the music he wanted to play with his band or play as the from diverse backgrounds with diverse skills. is built up. His face is always expressive, his cap is on backwards. opening act for Frank Zappa in California. He Dennis Chambers’ mom bought him a drum He’s very hip. It seems playing the drums is fun for him and def- got a job offer to work in a movie studio that kit when he was four; though he doesn’t read initely makes him happy. same week. Big decisions. It was the summer music, he has played on more than 300 rec- The audience, mostly young guys, watches intently. Then he hits of 1969. Walker took the film job and went on ords. Kenwood Dennard plays piano keyboard the edge of a drum and changes the rhythm. Next, he has sticks to make documentaries, including Utshimassits: and drum at the same time. Horacio ‘El Negro’ and cymbals moving very fast at the same time, along with his Place of the Boss, The Hand of Stalin and Men of Hernández comes from Cuba where there were hands and feet. He slows down and hits the cymbal and drum at the Deeps. The rest is still history in the making. few music stores; he made his own drum heads the end. Stop. A Drummer’s Dream won the Fipa D’or Grand with X-ray film. Mike Mangini started on a toy The drummer explains that he is always thinking, but that he has Prize at a festival in Biarritz, France, and a drum and is now said to have the fastest hands. to control the thinking because the music has to come from feelings. Top Ten Audience Award at the Hot Docs Also instructing are Raul Rekow, Nasyr Abdul He sometimes changes the time signature. He might play differ- International Documentary Festival. Al-Khabyyr and Giovanni Hidalgo ent patterns at the same time and move into 19 different patterns. We are told that the first drum was a heart- His foot might have a steady beat and then move to another rhythm. Running time: 1 hour, 24 minutes beat. One instructor beats a rhythm on a Hidalgo talks about performing for two weeks doing three sets Available: Ottawa Public Library, Amazon; microphone to illustrate this. He starts very a night. He plays different types of drums and sings as he plays, nfb.ca/film/drummers_dream

Review by Angus Luff The film is only 85 minutes long so it’s not a big commitment, but I My Octopus Teacher My Octopus Teacher is a documen- did find myself beginning to grasp tary film released last September on the pattern of it. It goes like this: is a film for this moment Netflix, directed by James Reed and Foster swim's down to meet the Pippa Ehrlich. It follows Craig Foster, octopus, something beautiful hap- Directed by James Reed and Pippa Ehrlich a filmmaker and founder of the Sea pens and then there’s an interview (US, 2020) Change Project, as he dives in the portion where he reviews his feel- Cape Point reef. He comes in con- ings. When you see the formula, you tact with an octopus, and they form begin to understand where it is head- a remarkable trust and bond. ing, making it slightly predictable. My Octopus Teacher is a beauti- Unfortunately, that takes away some ful story about trust and curiosity, of the emotion and power for me. about someone or something differ- I still think My Octopus Teacher is ent than yourself. It’s a film we need quite an achievement. It’s awe-inspir- at this moment. With all the loss and ing, powerful and heart-breaking hopelessness in this world, a film near the end. The emotion doesn’t about hope is what we need to pull work as well once you know where us through. It is wonderfully filmed it’s going, but it has enough going for as well, with so many awe-inspiring it. Does it deserve its Oscar nomin- and truly captivating shots that pull ation for best documentary? I’d say you into a majestic world. probably. I don’t think it’s a good as While it is a documentary, there are another nominee, the Netflix docu- moments that feel almost scripted. mentary, Crip Camp, but they’re Sometimes you can’t really believe so different, you can’t really com- what is happening, and I’m not pare them. just talking about how long Foster My Octopus Teacher is a film I’d can hold his breath underwater. recommend. It has problems, but it’s When he first spots the octopus, worth it in the end. it swiftly swims away, just like any other “unlikely relationship” movie. Running time: 1 hour 25 minutes They begin to form a bond which is Available on Netflix. also unbelievable in terms of how perfectly it plays out, as if it were Angus Luff is a student at Glebe scripted. It adds to the majesty when Collegiate. He grew up in the Glebe you realize it’s real. and is obsessed with movies. FILM Glebe Report April 16, 2021 21 Zack Snyder’s Justice League a rare mulligan with merit

Directed by Zack Snyder Hines) who is bent on harnessing their stable of beloved (US, 2021) power and destroying Earth. In short characters is fun- order, Wonder Woman (Gal Gadot), damentally out of Review by Sean Keating Aquaman (Jason Momoa), Flash (Ezra step with why they Miller), Cyborg (Ray Fisher) and – he’s became so beloved Life rarely gives you second chances, on the poster so this isn’t a spoiler – in the first place, especially when it comes to making a resurrected, Goth-looking Superman be it his Batman good on $300-million box-office bombs. (Henry Cavill) come together in a last- who is totally cool But thanks to a global pandemic, ditch attempt to save humanity. with guns and Hollywood’s thirst for new revenue Make no mistake, Snyder’s expanded working with a streams and a persistent (and occa- cut is better than the execrable 2017 ver- bunch of gods he sionally toxic) fan base, director Zack sion. Each character gets their due in can’t control, his Snyder was given a rare mulligan to lay terms of screen time and backstory, Wonder Woman out his singular artistic vision for the with Fisher’s Cyborg arc the center- who thinks DC Cinematic Universe. piece of the more comprehensible nothing of using The result is Zack Snyder’s Justice plot. Steppenwolf’s nefarious motiva- overwhelming League, a sprawling, four-hour redo tions are explained in more detail. And force on human of 2017’s lacklustre Justice League. The set pieces are made more visceral and targets or his original (which Snyder left mid-pro- energetic thanks to the extra $70 mil- Superman duction after the death of his daughter) lion that Warner Bros. threw at their who just seems was ultimately the type of bland, non- sunk cost production. annoyed to offensive product one would expect But Snyder’s style is polarizing for a be there. when you have reshoots, studio inter- reason. The director has no peer when But hey, it’s ference and replacement director Joss is comes to crafting on-screen action a pandemic, Whedon insisting that Batman tell dad sequences that make human actors and there jokes. Conversely, Snyder’s recut is the look like gods (an early reworked are worse things we closest thing to a director-driven artis- scene with Wonder Woman being a can do than spend four hours watch- tic endeavor that one can expect from prime example), but he’s never shown ing superheroes kick some butt. Just the modern studio industrial complex. an ability or willingness to acknow- maybe spread this monstrosity over a The result is a bad movie, but at least ledge when enough is enough. All of few nights. it’s an interesting bad movie. Snyder’s worst artistic qualities are on As with the original cut, the movie display here – farcical over-reliance Available in Canada on Crave follows the efforts of Bruce Wayne/ on slow motion, clumsy religious sym- Running time: 242 minutes Batman (Ben Affleck) to assemble a bolism, saturated colour palettes and team of heroes strong enough to keep stiff, sometimes laughable, dialogue Sean Keating lives in the Glebe with his three McGuffins (dubbed “Mother delivered by Oscar-calibre actors who wife and son. He is desperately waiting Boxes”) out of the hands of a big, pointy, should frankly know better. for the day when he can step into a angry alien called Steppenwolf (Ciaran Fatally, Snyder’s take on DC’s movie theatre again.

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Great novels for middle grades – or anyone really

By Caitlin Giffin and high-achieving older brother Quinton. When is just as captivating. A historical fiction set in the a magical briefcase appears in her closet, con- Elizabeth Islands in 1920s’ Massachusetts, the story There’s absolutely nothing better than a well-writ- taining a message from her missing brother and centres on 12-year-old Crow and her search to dis- ten, middle-grade novel. Geared toward young an invitation to a secretive summer camp, Amari cover where exactly she came from. She was taken people aged eight to 12, the genre offers increas- knows she must accept in order to find out what in by Osh as an abandoned baby. Amid rumours ingly diverse storylines and characters for all lit- happened to Quinton. Thus begins Amari’s intro- that she came from a nearby leper colony, she is erary tastes while boasting some of the most tal- duction to the shadowy world of the Bureau of ostracized by the community. With her only friend ented authors in the business. Although crafted Supernatural Affairs. This book has a lot of ele- Osh and their kindly neighbour Maggie, Crow for independent readers, middle-grade novels ments that will be familiar and satisfying to fans of embarks on an adventure to unravel the mystery also work well as family read alouds. Reading the genre – a magical world that exists alongside of her birth that quickly becomes dangerous –pir- together is a great way to bond and spend quality our own human one, lots of mythical creatures ates and buried treasure might also be involved! time, even if your child is already an independ- and, of course, a thrilling struggle between forces Wolk is known for her beautifully descriptive prose, ent reader. This activity helps improve vocabulary, of good and evil. Told with humour and heart, and she does a wonderful job of building the char- introduces reluctant readers to genres that they Alston also touches on themes of racism and eco- acters and story. The action really picks up about might not sample on their own, and sparks conver- nomic inequality in thoughtful ways. For me, the halfway through the book, and you’ll have a hard sations around issues both serious and silly. It is winning element in this novel is Amari’s bud- time putting it down. This is such a heartwarm- also just plain relaxing! Don’t have a young person ding friendship with her camp roommate Elsie, a ing tale, reminding us of the importance of family in your life? Consider reading children’s literature technological whiz with a heart of gold who just (in this case, chosen family) and the very human anyway. Serving magic, adventure and humour, so happens to be a weredragon (yes, it is exactly endeavour of self discovery. these titles are great for kids and kids at heart. what you think it is). Amari and the Night Brothers is a great pick for lovers of Artemis Fowl, Percy City Spies by James Ponti Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston Jackson and Harry Potter and is the first in a forth- James Ponti is a seasoned children’s author, Calling all fantasy fans! B.B. Alston’s debut novel coming trilogy. and his newest offering doesn’t disappoint. I must has been getting a lot of buzz, for good reason. admit that spy stories are so far outside my wheel- Thirteen-year-old Amari Peters, who lives with her Beyond the Bright Sea by Lauren Wolk house that I was hesitant to open this, but I’m mom in a housing project in Atlanta, is reeling Readers may be familiar with Lauren Wolk from really glad I gave it a shot. Fun and fast paced, City from the mysterious disappearance of her brilliant her first novel Wolf Hollow; Beyond the Bright Sea Spies follows a group of teenage super spies from around the globe and their handler, an MI5 agent known only as Mother. It reads almost like an action movie, with enough mystery and humour in every chapter to keep you reading. Great for What Your fans of Stuart Gibbs. 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Glebe-St. James seeks funds for new digital organ

By Elizabeth Elton he is producing a series of podcasts about organs and the renewal project. Imagine one instrument with a range They can be found at glebestjames.ca/ of sounds and colours that can repre- the-organ-in-worship-a-podcast. sent all the voices of an orchestra and “Glebe-St. James is an amazing choir. That instrument is an organ, a church with a long history of music- much-loved part of the music program making,” said Pam Fitch, a long-time at Glebe-St. James United Church. choir member and coordinator of the James Caswell, minister of music at fundraising campaign. “We have a the church, suggests “the sound of the wonderful community choir and even organ supports the congregation and during this pandemic, our numbers community in times of deep sadness, continue to grow. We’d like to widen great joy and everything in between.” our reach into the community with On March 22, the church embarked on more musical opportunities. The organ a major fundraising campaign to pur- is not the only part of our music pro- chase a new Phoenix digital organ for gram, but it is essential to developing about $150,000. Within a week, the con- music in worship.” gregation received more than $90,000 As with everything during the in pledges. This new organ with 2021 pandemic, this time has provided technology will replace the existing significant challenges as well as oppor- Casavant Freres pipe organ that was tunities. One year ago, when church installed in the sanctuary almost one doors were closed, live choral sing- hundred years ago. ing was silenced and worship moved The new organ will be hand built by online, music became more important the Phoenix company in Peterborough, than ever for the congregation. The Ontario. Current digital technology Worship Committee acquired the exper- James Caswell at the console of the organ at Glebe-St. James United Church. The allows for complex sound sampling tise and equipment to produce virtual church is raising funds for a state-of-the art, hand-built digital organ to underpin a that mirrors some of the greatest organs and live-streamed services. Music in renewed post-pandemic music vision. PHOTO: PAM FITCH ever constructed. Each digital organ different forms continues to be a signifi- installation is unique because sound cant part of worship, and three singers engineers build the organ to match the sing from the sanctuary during each church’s acoustics. The Phoenix system livestreamed service. Under Caswell’s ensures that every note is responsive, leadership, the choir continues practis- even when playing very fast passages. ing using Zoom and has even expanded These organs require little maintenance its numbers, drawing new members and retain their value for many years. and old friends from across the coun- The whole organ, excluding speakers, try. They have prepared numerous is about the size of the current console. virtual anthems that have been shared To learn more about the Phoenix digital hundreds of times. You can hear one organ system or to hear samples of their of these anthems here: youtube.com/ installations, go to phoenixorgans.com. watch?v=aFmLHVEOeNM. Caswell perceives the import- After the new organ is installed and ance of the organ as fundamental to when it is safe to do so, the commun- expanding Glebe-St. James’s musical ity will be invited to visit to see and outreach. “We can build a music pro- hear the new organ and to be part of a gram that reaches beyond the walls new vision of music at Glebe-St. James of Glebe-St. James into the commun- and beyond. ity and invites the community into our space,” he said. “There is energy right Elizabeth Elton is a long-time member now to do this.” As part of this expan- of the choir at Glebe-St. James United sion of the role of music at the church, Church.

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“Oh summer squirrelfriends are lovely, advantage of the summer squirrels, lovely!!” squealed Beauboi, a hand- who just think they’re getting a new some and hopeful multi-coloured friend. The guinea pigs just use the guinea pig on the prowl. When asked squirrels to get them food, run errands what the benefit was and why he was so and do all the work. Everyone knows excited, Beauboi replied, “Those beasts that guinea pigs are fat and lazy – I are lovely – so strong – how lovely to mean, they can’t even climb.” The English present tense – frolic, laugh, pull pranks and just run Others argue that it’s the guinea pigs about, and then in the fall, it’s over, you who end up hurt because they can’t see? No strings. It’s wonderful. Those stay detached. Lola Lovelane, a regu- there’s nothing simple about it squirrels are just so agile and stunning. lar squirrelfriend stated, “Look, I’ve By Michelle Brooke as “I am walking to the store.” The I mean, have you seen them climb?!” been a summer squirrelfriend dozens of first sentence means it is something However, some see the whole con- times. And I have to say, I feel sorry for As an English-as-Second-Language I do repetitively; the second sentence cept of a summer squirrelfriend as the pigs in September, but they made teacher, I notice there are certain means it is something I am currently unethical. “This notion of a summer a deal. aspects of English that cause more dif- doing. The phrase “she reads books” squirrelfriend is unethical and contra- “Each time, those so-called cool and ficulties for my students than others. in English does not mean that she is venes Part II, Section 452(a)(iv)(I)(x), aloof guinea pigs get too attached – One is the way we use present tense. currently reading books; rather, it of the Rodent Relationship Act (RRA),” they cry, beg, try to bribe. I mean, it’s In many languages, present tense is means she often reads books, that she provided the Office of the Conflict of hard to watch. But a deal is a deal, you constructed by conjugating a single has a hobby of reading. What is called Interest and Ethics Commissioner of know? They just can’t handle it!” verb. For example, in French we say, “simple present” (for example “reads”) the Glebe by text just before press time. Ethical or unethical, dozens of Glebe “je mange” and in German, “ich esse,” is not actually “present” at all, but an Benoit, a junior analyst in the office, guinea pigs can be seen serenading but in English we say, “I am eating.” action that is repeated. also spoke candidly on the subject. Glebe squirrels in the hopes of finding Notice that in English, we need two My students often struggle with this. “While cute, those guinea pigs take the perfect summer squirrelfriend! verbs: “am” and “eating.” The first The more I teach ESL, the more pecu- verb is called the auxiliary verb. The liarities I find in the English language. verb that follows the auxiliary must Every language has so many details have “ing” on the end. This is how and so many oddities that being able we express actions that we are cur- to learn a new language is really quite rently doing. astounding. If we conjugate our verbs in what is called “simple present” tense, we are Michelle Brooke is a Carleton not actually talking about the present University student majoring in at all. We are talking about a habitual linguistics and French and minoring action. For example, if someone asks in German. She loves learning and me, “What are you doing right now?” writing about language. She has been and I answer with the simple present, writing about the idiosyncracies of “I walk to the store,” this sounds language for the Glebe Report for ungrammatical. But if someone asks several years, but will step away from me, “What do you do every Tuesday?” this role to devote more time to career and I answer, “I walk to the store,” this and studies. We have very much makes perfect sense. “I walk to the enjoyed her articles about language store” does not mean the same thing and wish her all the best in the future. Birds of the Glebe

On our never-ending walks to get our exercise us have installed feeders in our gardens. Wildlife Gardens and the Experimental Farm neighbourhood and perhaps introduce you to a during this pandemic, many of us have de- Luckily, we also have nature in our backyards are gems to be savoured, explored and new species. veloped a greater appreciation of the birds in our – both in our urban gardens and in the parks enjoyed as havens for birds. Feel free to send in your bird sightings with neighbourhood. Our quieter pandemic streets nearby. The Canal, Brown’s Inlet, Patterson Each month for the next while, the Glebe photo to [email protected]. have allowed us to hear bird songs, and more of Creek, Dow’s Lake, the Arboretum, the Fletcher Report will highlight a familiar bird found in the Happy birding!

Red-Winged Blackbird, harbinger of spring By Jeanette Rive being dive-bombed by the blackbird if someone gets too close to the nesting area. The red-winged blackbird is one of the first birds Remember the dive-bombing red-winged to head north after winter. Who hasn’t heard blackbirds near the Canal Ritz attacking any their nasal, gurgling conk-la-ree song from the joggers who sported a ponytail? marshy area around Dow’s Lake or Brown’s The male is highly polygynous; that is to Inlet announcing, “I’m back, I’m beautiful”? say, he has multiple females nesting on his Males are boldly coloured, glossy black territory, though there is no guarantee that with scarlet and yellow shoulder patches; he has sired the eggs in the nest! Usually the female, much shyer, brownish striped there are three to four blue-green eggs laid; in colour, spends much of her time fora- they are incubated for about two weeks. ging around the ground, finding grasses Both parents will feed the young, and the and twigs with which to build her nest, a chicks will leave the nest after 11 to 14 days cup-like structure attached to standing vege- – a remarkable growth rate. tation like cattails. They are also territorial, especially around Jeanette Rive is a Glebe bird enthusiast and nesting time. There have been many reports Glebe Report proofreader with a lethal eye over the years of runners, bikers and walkers for error. Red-winged blackbird, one of the first birds of spring PHOTO: JEANETTE RIVE 26 Glebe Report April 16, 2021

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funding. We want this government Fund a safe and to offer hope that we can return to a learning environment that helps staff We will get through this supportive return and students be their fullest selves by ensuring the funding required for As we say goodbye to winter and wel- local bike and outdoor adventure shop to school a smooth transition back to full-day, come spring, I hope you are doing well in Ottawa Centre. in-person learning as soon as it is safe and staying safe and healthy. With the The fund will invest $400 million in At its February 23 board meeting, the to do so. days getting longer and temperatures new and expanded community path- Ottawa-Carleton District School Board We also know a third pandemic rising, I hope you are able to get out- ways, trails and pedestrian bridges. (OCDSB) informed parents that we are wave has been here for some time, side safely and enjoy a walk or other Just like our investment in the Flora returning to the quadmester system and youth mental-health suffering physical activity. Footbridge, this initiative will make next fall for high schools, with the con- is at record levels. Health officials in Our government shares the urgency it easier for people to get around on tinuation of cohorting so students will Ottawa note a 60-per-cent rise in the of Canadians to ensure access to life- foot, bikes, scooters, wheelchairs and only attend in person every other day. number of youth reporting eating dis- saving vaccines as rapidly as possible, e-bikes. It will also create jobs, con- The OCDSB took this decision based on orders and a 30-per-cent increase in the and we are operating with this sense of nect communities and protect the trends in public health and forecasts for need for youth counselling and addic- urgency every single day. environment in Ottawa and across future provincial funding. tion services. There is a corresponding By the end of March, Canada had the country. I have written to Stephen Lecce, the increase in youth admissions to emer- received more than 9.5 million vac- In March, the federal government Minister of Education, urging him to gency departments because of anxiety, cines. Through accelerated deliveries also announced an investment of stop the cuts to education and main- depression, self-harm and other men- and additional doses, we will be receiv- $2.75 billion to help transit agencies tain and expand the COVID-19 funding tal-health issues. ing 44 million doses by the end of June. acquire new electric city and school for schools to keep kids safe, to invest in Now is not the time to be with- This puts us on track to have enough buses, including new charging equip- mental health supports and to guaran- drawing funding from our public vaccines for every Canadian who wants ment that will support Canada’s tee that no education worker or teacher schools. Parents, students and staff one by the end of September. electric-vehicle charging network. loses their job. want a safe and supportive return to As vaccines become more avail- These 5,000 new electric school and Staff in our public schools have school in fall 2021, and that requires able, Ottawa Public Health is working city buses will help tackle climate worked tirelessly to keep our kids safe maintaining (and increasing) current extremely hard to ensure our most vul- change, create good jobs and support and to keep them engaged in learning, funding levels. This will enable, among nerable communities are prioritized manufacturing right now in Canada. but the strain of doing so is consider- other things, smaller class sizes, decent to receive the vaccine as quickly as Ottawa is acquiring four 40-foot (12.2- able. Staff are exhausted and in need of staff ratios, well-functioning infrastruc- possible. metre) battery-powered New Flyers further support. The minister’s recent ture, continued COVID-19 health and As well, the launch of the provincial buses this year and is looking at the announcement, confirmed in the 2021 safety measures as required and proper booking system marks an important potential to add more electric buses. provincial budget, that the funding support for students with disabilities. milestone in the rollout of COVID-19 These buses have the latest electric-bus given to school boards for COVID-19 That’s why we’re insisting that vaccines. To find out if you are eligible technology that is significantly better costs would be withdrawn for fall 2021 the province maintain and enhance and to book a vaccine appointment for and more reliable. only makes matters worse. For the present COVID-19 funding for the 2021- yourself or someone else, visit covid-19. It’s now been over a year since OCDSB, this cut will mean the loss of 2022 school year. Trends suggest the ontario.ca/book-vaccine/. COVID-19 was declared a global pan- 167 teaching positions. vaccine rollout will be well underway As we move closer to providing demic. On March 11, we held a National After a year of making hard sacrifices, by then, but students and staff will still vaccine protection for everyone, it’s Day of Observation to honour and people want a return to a semblance face massive challenges in readjusting important to remember that we aren’t mourn those we have lost. Together we of normalcy. The plan to return to the to more fulsome in-person learning. out of the woods yet. It continues to be remember them, and together we will adaptive quadmester model – which is This government must maintain and critical that we follow the public health get through this. not working for most students despite increase funding for public education measures in place. This includes main- A reminder that my constituency the best efforts of staff – is based on and do right by students and staff. They taining physical distancing from those office is virtually open and ready to concerns around stable and adequate deserve no less. you don’t live with, wearing a mask, assist, call us at 613-946-8682 or email washing your hands, and staying home us at [email protected]. if you’re sick, except to get tested. A huge thank you to the frontline In other news, I am very happy workers, healthcare and essential A special milestone, thanks to share that the federal govern- workers who are working so hard to ment is continuing to invest in active keep us safe. And a thank you to Ottawa transportation through the Active Centre residents for doing your part. I to the people of Ottawa Transportation Fund, the first national know this has been really hard and we project of its kind! I was glad to make will get through this. Let’s continue to By Jim Watson this announcement at Bushtukah, a keep supporting each other!

A few months ago, staff at the City initiatives that increase entrepreneur- TOURISM – OTTAWA 2017 – Archives notified me that on March 20, ial momentum, wealth and jobs in the Spearheading the creation of a group I would surpass Stanley Lewis as the National Capital region. in charge of putting together a full year longest-serving mayor in Ottawa’s his- OTTAWA ART GALLERY – Opening of activities and events for Canada’s tory. That got me thinking about how a vital visual arts institution and cul- sesquicentennial that drew millions of grateful I am to be mayor of our won- tural meeting place for residents and visitors to the nation’s capital to experi- derful city. I also reflected on a few of visitors to enjoy free of charge in the ence La Machine, Red Bull Crashed Ice, the projects I am proud of. With limited city’s downtown core, highlighting the Juno Awards, the NHL 100 Classic space, here are a few highlights that local and world-renowned talent. and the Grey Cup, to name a few. couldn’t have happened without the CENTRAL LIBRARY – Breaking IMPROVED GOVERNMENT support of many people over the years. ground on a joint net zero carbon facil- RELATIONS – Fostering greater col- ENVIRONMENT – Protecting Ottawa ity with Library and Archives Canada laboration with the mayor of Gatineau from climate change for future gen- that will be an accessible and wel- on projects involving both munici- erations through the Ottawa River coming space for all to connect, learn, palities and successfully advocating Action Plan, the Combined Sewage discover and create. for ex-officio seats on the National and Storage Tunnel and record invest- Mayor Jim Watson with former mayor COMMUNITY CENTRES – Opening Capital Commission’s board of direc- ments in growing the city’s tree canopy. Stanley Lewis’ portrait in the Heritage several recreation facilities in growing tors for enhanced transparency and LRT – Advancing one of the largest Building at City Hall. neighbourhoods across the city with partnerships. infrastructure projects in the city’s his- PHOTO: CITY OF OTTAWA improved programming, equipment COVID RELIEF AND SUPPORT FOR tory, after years of dithering, to better and accommodations. SMALL BUSINESSES – Working collab- connect all four corners of Ottawa to the Flora Footbridge, the Corktown LANSDOWNE PARK – Overseeing oratively with Ottawa Public Health and the downtown core through continued Footbridge, the Jackie Holzman Bridge the revitalization and improvement all city partners to lead the province in partnerships with the federal and prov- and, later this year, the Prince of of an essential space with a new sta- the response to the pandemic. incial governments. Wales Bridge. dium for large events, increased green Again, my thanks to the residents of BRIDGE BUILDER – Connecting com- INVEST OTTAWA – Seeing the cre- space with a community garden, Ottawa for the honour of serving our munities through multi-use bridges ation of Invest Ottawa and the opening housing and retail that has attracted community. in all corners of the city: the Vimy of the Innovation Centre to deliver eco- hundreds of thousands of visitors over Memorial Bridge, the Adàwe Crossing, nomic development programs and the last decade. Jim Watson is the mayor of Ottawa. 28 Glebe Report April 16, 2021 SCHOOLS

a confident high ponytail, establish- certain this song will be a favourite for ing her persona as a sweet but sexy many. The album also contains three popstar. With the release of Positions, collaborations: “off the table” with The Grande turns this around and challen- Weeknd, “motive” with Doja Cat and ges her persona as she lets down her “safety net” featuring Ty Dolla $ign. hair, focusing just on enjoying her craft While “off the table” is arguably the and writing music she wants instead of second-best track on Positions – with catering to the industry. Ariana and Abel’s voices providing a The album’s lyrics speak for them- perfect balance together – “motive” selves and get straight to the point. and “safety net” fall short. Both songs Grande says she wrote most of the face the same downfall, with the fea- lyrics “just having a good time making tured artists seeming to be there only songs” and “[doesn’t] think it’s any for the money. The verses they sing deeper than that.” Grande has always are not memorable, adding little to been confident in her sexuality, but the tracks. that is something that is time and time Grande’s Positions brought fun with again frowned upon for women in the no commitment to one of the most music industry. In Positions this is a eventful years of the 2000s and served major theme, starting off with “shut as a platform for an influential pop up,” a song about putting aside your artist to let go and experiment with her negative presumptions and just lis- music. This album seems to be the pre- tening. Grande empowers and exudes quel to something big for Grande and confidence with lyrics such as “just like a treat for her fans, but for casual pop magic, I’m attractive,” all the while listeners, it’s nothing that hasn’t been singing with vulnerability about her heard before. I would rate this album relationships. On “pov” she sings, “I’m a 6/10, and my favourite track is “pov.” gеtting used to receiving, Still gеtting A sex-positive album with hints of love, Positions by Ariana Grande good at not leaving” but one that is lacking memorability. The one track that stands out is “pov.” Filled with beautifully mixed Anneka Dallin O’Grady is a Grade 11 Review by Anneka Dallin O’Grady at best. However, if you listen closer, harmonies, meaningful lyrics that student at Glebe Collegiate Institute. Grande has experimented greatly with truly put a spotlight on Grande’s inner This is her first year on the school Last October 30, Ariana Grande released this album, and it has paid off. Tracks thoughts and a catchy melody, it’s newspaper, the Glebe Gazette. her sixth studio album titled Positions. are focused on vocals, with strings and With everything going on in the world R&B beats supporting her voice instead at the time – a global pandemic and of being centre stage. Singing in whis- a U.S. presidential election – Grande tle tones, Grande flaunts her range in recalls being unsure about whether or “my hair,” and she uses auto tune to TikTok: the impact it not to put out new music. Ultimately, produce a unique sound in “shut up.” she chose to release the album which Something that is well known about she said in an interview at the time that Ariana is her hair, styled in her sig- has on our society she hopes will “make a lot of people nature ponytail. At the beginning of feel something good.” her career, she strived to separate her- At first listen, Positions seems to be self from her role as Cat Valentine in Firstly, having a social-media pres- disappointingly boring – something the Nickelodeon sitcom Victorious by ence and platform has now become a that could be played in a Forever 21 ditching the red hair and opting for full-time job for some teens and young adults. The most talked-about example is a 16-year-old girl from Connecticut named Charli Dámelio. She began to blow up on TikTok towards the end of 2019, gaining traction on the app quickly. Damelio now has more than 100 million followers on her account. It By Alyson Moncur-Beer has been said that she makes over four million dollars, not bad for a teenager. TikTok is a video-sharing, social-net- Secondly, TikTok also has a huge, working platform that is used to create unprecedented impact on the music lip-synching, comedy, dance and talent industry. Most TikToks are accompan- videos that range in length from three ied by a song in the background. Many seconds to a minute. Many of you most artists have been named one-hit won- likely have the app or have at least ders because their song was put in a heard of it. TikTok is one of the world’s TikTok, and they were only known for most popular apps, with more than 850 that one song. Some examples of artists million active users. who have had their careers impacted by With this many people on one net- Tiktok are PPCocaine (“3 Musketeers”), work, information and trends can Lil Nas X (“Old Town Road”) and spread incredibly fast. This can have a Ashnikko (“Stupid”). great impact on the world and on where Lastly, businesses are greatly people source their information. Last impacted by TikTok because of its June, Donald Trump organized a rally heavy influence on consumerism. For for his presidential campaign. TikTok example, a recent clothing trend on teens caught wind of this and reserved TikTok has been the Aerie Crossover thousands of seats at the rally, only to Leggings. After a girl filmed a TikTok not show up. This shook the political in these leggings, they sold out in world and inspired Trump to attempt less than 24 hours across the U.S. to enforce a ban on TikTok. In the and Canada. days leading up to the election, every TikTok has a massive impact on how user’s for-you page was filled with we function as a society today. With a thousands of videos asking them to never-ending stream of videos, there is go out to vote and make a difference. seemingly no way to get bored on the The voter turnout in 2020 was the high- app. It has affected politics, the econ- est in 120 years! There are entire U.S. omy, the music industry, the definition accounts on TikTok dedicated to being of celebrity and so much more. It will be a conservative or a liberal, such as @ extremely interesting to see how Tiktok conservativehypehouse and @liberal- will continue to change and grow and hypehouse. The app has slowly become how its users will do the same. more and more integrated into society and peoples’ lives, and now it has even Alyson Moncur-Beer is a student at begun to affect politics. Glebe Collegiate Institute who writes There are also countless ways that for the school newspaper, the Glebe TikTok has an impact on the economy. Gazette. MEMOIR Glebe Report April 16, 2021 29 SINGING FOR CHANGE

By Tamara Levine Forever,” “We Shall Not Be Moved,” “Union Maid.” One of my favourite rec- Folk music fed my dad’s soul. He would ords was Little Songs on Big Subjects have heard his mother and maybe his for kids. Sometimes my dad would take grandmother singing Yiddish songs me downtown to Sam the Record Man and lullabies when he was young, where we could sit in a booth and listen songs like “Tumbalalaika” and to a record on headphones to decide if “Rozhinkes mit Mandlen.” I imagine we wanted to buy it. We went camping them singing while they were sewing, with a bag of songbooks for the road. cooking or hanging out the laundry in When my dad got a job in the union their flat above the store on St. Clair and we moved to Ottawa in 1957, he Avenue in Toronto. My dad listened to joined a folk music club. It was a time popular songs of the day on the radio of McCarthyism and virulent anti-com- and later to Big Band; he adored Artie munism in the U.S. when Pete Seeger Shaw, Duke Ellington, Dizzie Gillespie and thousands of other musicians, art- Gil Levine speaking at “For Pete’s Sake” held at the National Library on May 3, and the others. But it was his discovery ists, Hollywood actors and directors 2009, to mark Pete Seeger’s 90th birthday. PHOTO: COURTESY OF T. LEVINE of folk music that made his heart sing. and ordinary people were blacklisted My dad wasn’t musically talented. and unable to get work. But Pete could He had a hard time carrying a tune. work in Canada. My dad and a couple of winning name, party shoes and all. I and say, “But I thought we got out the He tried the mandolin orchestra at the his new folkie friends decided to bring was so proud of my dad. new road”. Peretz shule when he was a kid, but it Pete to Ottawa. In the U.S., Pete Seeger was interro- My family kept on singing. My par- didn’t go far. He was in his early 20s They put up $25 each to rent the hall, gated by the House Un-American ents held legendary hootenannies when he figured out that you could which “nearly broke the bank” my mom Activities Committee, but he refused at their house every year. And every participate in music without having to told me later. I was seven years old. I had to answer the questions. Later, he was year since my dad died in 2009, I have perform. Collective singing fit well with loved Pete my whole life but had only convicted and got a jail sentence for helped organize Gil’s Hootenanny in my dad’s burgeoning political activism ever heard him on records. Now I’d get contempt of Congress, which was later his memory. Over 300 folks come out during the post-war years when Woody to see him “live” at a concert my dad was overturned. He would become the folk to experience the power of singing Guthrie and Pete Seeger were writing helping to organize. My dad had a spe- hero of the century. together to change the world. And feed and collecting songs about ordinary cial job for me at the concert. Ever the I saved up and bought a second-hand our souls. working folks. There were spirituals, organizer, my dad and the others would guitar when I was 13 and a sulking This year we are releasing a video traditional songs and new songs that collect the names and addresses of the teenager. I’d sit in my room for hours retrospective of performances at previ- made you want to sing along. They people in the audience as they were singing and playing Bob Dylan’s “The ous Gil’s Hootenannies. The one-hour had catchy tunes and choruses. They arriving “for future reference.” Right Times They are a-Changin,” especially video is called “Gil’s Hootenanny were often songs with a message about after intermission, I would go up on the the verse Come mothers and fathers 2021: Singing Together Apart.” It will social justice, like “This Land is Your stage and pull one of their names out of throughout the land / And don’t criti- be released on May 1 at 4 p.m. on our Land” and “If I Had a Hammer.” My a hat to see who would win a Pete Seeger cize what you can’t understand / Your website at gilshootenanny.ca. dad belted out the songs with gusto album. I’d get to wear my shiny black sons and your daughters are beyond as a camp counsellor, at hootenan- patent-leather party shoes! your command / The old road is rapidly Tamara Levine, a participant in Anna nies and on the picket line. It wasn’t Before the concert, Pete came to aging / So get out the new one if you Rumin’s memoir-writing course, wrote about needing a beautiful voice; it our apartment for an early supper. He can’t lend a hand / For the times they are this memoir of her father, Gil Levine was about how singing together could brought along Sonny Terry and Brownie a-changing. My dad would look puzzled (1924-2009). stir people to feel like they were part McGhee, the celebrated blues duo and of something bigger than themselves his opening act. I was brimming with and to believe that together they could excitement and could hardly eat. Sonny change the world. was blind and ate with his hands. My There was always music in our sister, age two and a half and just learn- house as far back as I can remember. ing to use a fork and spoon, famously We’d listen to the Weavers singing said, “But Mommy, that man eats like a “Goodnight Irene” and “Kisses Sweeter pig!” Years later she was mortified, but than Wine.” My mom and I would sit no one seemed too fazed at the time. together on the couch poring over The concert was spectacular. The The Fireside Book of Folk Songs, sing- hall was packed. I sat with my parents ing “Oh Susanna,” “Swanee River,” and sang along with the crowd. I was “Red River Valley.” My dad taught us nervous about going up to the stage, his favourite union songs: “Solidarity but mustered my courage and drew the

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By Zoe Sutherland

Please join volunteers from the Glebe Parks Committee in giving our parks a spring clean! Starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, we need your help to find and remove litter such as cigarette butts, glass, paper, wrappers, bottles and cans. Leaves must be removed from along fence lines, around playstruc- tures and landscaped areas, but those in open areas can stay. What to bring: A mask, gardening gloves, small disposable bags, a plastic container for collecting broken glass or other sharp items. Each Parks Committee lead volunteer will provide black sacks for the colla- tion of smaller bags and larger items, leaf bags for compostable items such as leaves, twigs and broken branches and a blue-bin-style receptacle for recyc- lable items. Cleanups will take place rain or shine. However, if the rain is heavy, Central Park west of Bank, circa 1925 SOURCE: GLEBE HISTORICAL SOCIETY all Glebe park cleanups will take place instead the next day, on Sunday, May NAME of PARK & LEAD VOLUNTEER ADDRESS 16 with COVID-19 rules in mind, please Brown’s Inlet – Caroline Corner of Craig Street and Holmwood Avenue adhere to all provincial guidelines in place at the time of the parks clean- Central Park West – Connie & Bruce Main entrance located on Bank Street. Access is also from Roseberry Avenue and up. We thank you in advance for your Lyon Street contribution. Chamberlain Park – Jason & Janine Entrances located on Percy Street and Glendale Avenue East The Glebe Parks Committee is part of the Glebe Community Association. Capital Park (aka Ella Park) – Emelie Ella Street It aims to facilitate community consul- Dalhousie South Park – Sue Bell Street South, Glebe Annex tation with the City of Ottawa. Meetings are held monthly to discuss the cre- The Firehall Park – Mary Corner of Fifth Avenue and O’Connor Street ation, preservation, maintenance and Glendale Park (aka Glebe Memorial Park) – Angus Glendale Avenue, west of Percy Street oversight of our neighbourhood green spaces. Please visit glebeca.ca/parks- Lionel Britton Park – Meghan Corner of Fifth Avenue and O’Connor Street committee for further information. Patterson Creek Park – Zoe Linden Terrace

Zoe Sutherland is a member of the Patterson Lagoon Park – Bill Glebe Parks Committee. Sylvia Holden Park & the Dog Run – Katrina & Heather Entrances on O’Connor Street and Queen Elizabeth Driveway

Central Park bridge, looking north, Glebe 1911 DECLUTTERING Glebe Report April 16, 2021 31

During our COVID confinement we’ve all been staring at our excess “stuff,” wondering how that happened. In this occasional series, Martha Tobin will answer some of your organization and decluttering questions and provide some tips and tricks for making the process easier. Send your questions to [email protected] CMYK (confidentiality guaranteed and no names mentioned). Conquering your clutter

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Dear Martha, We are desperately in need of some decluttering and organizing in our kitchen. It’s gotten to the point where we no longer really cook and certainly What can I do to get this kitchen under control? no one even pretends to put items away anymore. There are piles everywhere, and our countertops are completely By Martha Tobin covered with items. What can I do to get my teens and husband on board to Photo albums and help get this situation under control? kitchen chaos – Desperate

Dear Martha, Dear Desperate, My mom, stepdad and brother Have everyone agree on a time to passed away all within a few years of meet in the kitchen. Get a large fold- one another and I now have all of their ing table and place it in the middle of family photo albums, slides, VHS and the kitchen. Also get heavy duty gar- CamCorder tapes, etc. So many boxes bage bags and some boxes –label them and I have a small home. either “garbage” and “donation.” I don’t want to throw these mem- Start with your countertops. Pull ories out but honestly no one ever looks everything off and put it all on the fold- through the photo albums, and I’m not ing table. Determine what items you sure any of us have the technology to use every day and then place those play the tapes or watch the slides any- items back on the counter, considering more so they’ll just continue to sit in a new location if it makes more sense. lots of dusty boxes in our basement. For all other items, determine how What can I do with them all? often you use each of them. Occasional – Fed Up With Photos items can be tucked close by but out of sight. Determine that location, and Dear Fed Up, then tuck that item to the side of the Consider reaching out to a digital kitchen for now (no need to put it away transformation company which can yet as I’m guessing that spot is probably transfer all photos, slides, negatives maxed out at the moment). and tapes to digital format and put it on Now is a great time to get rid of those The “after” picture shows the dividends of an afternoon of decluttering. a USB. Not only does this preserve the rarely used items; if you must hold on PHOTOS: MARTHA TOBIN images and tapes (as older formats can to them, then store them in your pantry degrade over time with images fading or a top cupboard. zone, tupperware zone). Try not to mix the kitchen again. Bon appetit! and tapes breaking), but they will often Now go through the rest of the your zones. This method of organizing enhance the image and sound quality kitchen and pull out every item cup- is logical; it not only ensures everyone Martha Tobin, owner of Room2Breathe when they do the transfer. board by cupboard, drawer by drawer. knows where items can be found but, – Organizing & Decluttering, will All the space that the older formats Consider the status of these items (i.e., equally important, where they should happily answer your organizing and took up is now reduced to a USB smaller used every day, occasionally or rarely). be returned. decluttering questions in the pages of than your thumb. As well you can make Be brutal. Rooms only have a finite Devoting an afternoon to this kitchen the Glebe Report. Please send them copies of the USB and give them to amount of space and once they have organizing and decluttering will pay along to [email protected] other family members. This compact hit their max, the piles start. Letting go huge dividends in the long run. And (confidentiality guaranteed and no format also makes it easy to store these of everything you no longer need guar- soon you’ll all be enjoying cooking in names mentioned). precious memories in a personal safe antees more space. or firebox. Once this purge is done, look at Doing a google search or asking the items you are keeping and create Please wear a mask and stay safe! at a camera store will result in some “zones” in your kitchen, always put- options. Try and stay local so that you ting “like with like” (i.e. bakeware Joel Please wear a mask! Harden MPP, Ottawa Centre joelharden.ca 109 Catherine St. Ottawa, ON. K2P 2M8 [email protected] 613-722-6414 32 Glebe Report April 16, 2021 SCHOOLS Are we there yet?

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With another winter almost behind us, signs of spring abound. And with this change in season comes prolonged outdoor play. In this installment of crafty ideas from the educators at Good Morning Creative Arts Preschool, we offer a Kids learn through few suggestions of activities to do with the children as well as fun at Good Morning shine a spotlight on our summer camp programming. First, a few fun ideas for the young and young at heart. Creative Arts and Preschool. Follow the Tape Obstacle Course What you need: masking tape or sidewalk chalk. PHOTO: KAREN CAMERON Instructions: Place the tape on the floor in different shapes and lines. You must follow the lines as they are and when you hit a certain shape, you do an assigned task, such as 10 jumping jacks, spin around three times, hop from shape to shape. The kids can help you create the rules and layout! 4. puddle 5. pinecone Spring Song! 6. squirrel (to the tune of “Farmer in the Dell”) 7. caterpillar 8. rabbit The sun is shining bright 9. Canada Goose July 19-23...... Fine Art The sun is shining bright 10. mud July 26-30...... Music Oh, how I love the warmth August 3-6...... Shark Week The sun is shining bright. Summer Camp at Good Morning Creative Arts August 9-13...... Fairy Tales The rain is falling down and Preschool is a place for your child to play, August 16-20..... Landscapes The rain is falling down learn and create. We are offering eight weeks of August 23-27..... Art Around the World Oh, how I love the sound action-packed programming with weekly themes The rain is falling down. to appeal to every child. Camp registration is open Space is limited and we encourage early registra- to children aged three to eight. Camp runs each tion. For more information or to register, contact Signs of Spring Outdoor Scavenger Hunt day from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Friday. us at [email protected]. Can you find everything on this list? Happy crafting. 1. worm July 5-9...... How Things Work 2. yellow flower July 12-16...... Our Planet, Our Community and Karen Cameron is the director of the Good 3. bird’s nest Being Green Morning Creative Arts and Preschool.

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Don’t wait to benefit from a lifestyle that is safe, social and supportive, making your life better right now. SCHOOLS Glebe Report April 16, 2021 33 Glebe Cooperative Nursery CMYK School registration opens for 2021-22 By Emilee Harvey their parents) can be fun, caring and trusting. Children are considered com- Glebe Cooperative Nursery School petent, capable of complex thinking, (GCNS) is pleased to announce that curious and rich in potential. our general registration for the 2021- The Glebe Cooperative Nursery 22 school year opened on April 1 School began in September 1977 as for both toddlers and preschoolers. a parent-child playgroup. Over the Interested families can apply at glebe- years, the playgroup evolved into a preschool.com and also take a tour of preschool staffed by professional early- the classroom. childhood educators. The school was The GCNS’s philosophy and program- incorporated in 1982, necessitating the ming is based on the document “How development of bylaws and operating Does Learning Happen?” This resource policies to govern its organization and is a key component of the Ministry of management. First licensed under the A GCNS preschool student works on an Easter-themed sorting activity. Education’s vision for the early years. Day Nurseries Act in 1988, the school PHOTO CREDIT: HELEN BRYDGES The program is centred on the child is reviewed annually by the Ministry of and the family. The four foundations Education to ensure that all standards – belonging, well-being, engagement are maintained. Glebe Coop Nursery School Programs and expression – must be present in A co operative nursery school is a order for children to grow and flourish. non-profit organization made up of Tuition Fees Program Days Time Age Class Size (per month) Belonging refers to the relationships volunteer parents who manage and that a child develops with other chil- participate in a school for their chil- Toddler Tues/Thurs 8:30-11:30am 1.5-2.5yrs 12 $210 dren, their families, educators and the dren. Through ongoing participation, world around them. Well-being refers to parents have the opportunity to share Preschool Mon/Wed Fri 8:30-11:30am 2.5-4.5yrs 20 $265 the important aspects of their physical in their child’s first school experience. and mental health and wellness. The school is incorporated under the communicable disease, participating hall in the community centre, and we Engagement is when a child is involved, Cooperative Corporations Act and is in general meetings, volunteering for are the only nursery school in the city focused and able to explore the world governed by its own bylaws. A board fundraising events and performing at where children go outside to play all year around them. Expression or communi- of directors, made up of volunteers least one volunteer job per year. The round. Our fully fenced yard is equipped cation incorporates both the ability to elected each year, manages the school. success of the school depends on the with a variety of materials to provide be heard and to listen – this may be in Teachers report to the board. active and ongoing participation of all opportunities for gross motor and social the form of artistic expression. Members of the cooperative are of our members. experiences. We have exclusive use of The goal of our program is to provide entitled to vote for board members and The school is located in the fully this yard during outside playtime. positive learning and social experien- to receive and approve the minutes of accessible Glebe Community Centre. ces and to encourage the development general meetings and the annual finan- Children learn about and explore their Emilee Harvey is vice president of the of the whole child. We want to lay the cial report. Each family has one vote world in our bright and spacious class- GCNS school board and a parent of a foundation for a lifelong love of learn- on issues brought forward at special room. They have access to the main child in the preschool program. ing. We want the children to view or general meetings. Members are school as a positive place. We want obliged to abide by the bylaws and them to learn to love finding out new policies of the school – this includes things, to learn how to make friends paying all fees, doing duty days, keep- and to learn that adults (other than ing children at home when ill with a

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The 2020-21 school year has certainly S.T.E.A.M. week – more than 2,300 been one for the record books. COVID- students coded together during that 19 has affected how and where our edu- morning alone. cators teach and how and where our BROKER OF RECORD students learn. But the one thing it has Leveraging digital SALES REPRESENTATIVES not impacted is our board’s commit- 25 YEARS to support literacy Rob Marland ment to providing a student-focused, As a school system, we are using OF FOCUSED faith-based exceptional education different digital platforms to engage Jane Forsyth EXCELLENCE experience for our students. our learners, including Raz-Plus and Myha Ewart So let me catch you up on some inter- Newsela. These online platforms Karen Gibson IN REAL ESTATE esting things that have been happening provide more than 50,000 literacy Haidyn Picco TOP 1% FOR ROYAL LEPAGE IN CANADA* in our OCSB schools. resources for teachers and students in Kindergarten to Grade 6. These Coding is happening digital resources allow educators to in OCSB elementary schools meet the literacy needs and interests *Based on closed and collected earnings Coding is now part of the Ontario of a variety of learners. Teachers, par- math curriculum. We have virtual ents and students have all praised the class visits for unplugged and plugged learning platform. One OCSB educator MARLAND TEAM coding lessons for Kindergarten to said they have seen reluctant readers ROB MARLAND - BROKER OF RECORD Grade 6 classes in our virtual program- become engaged and those who excel ming and face-to-face schools. Forty at reading reach new goals. It has been schools have had virtual visits so far a win-win for everyone. this school year. Meanwhile, about 145 613.238.2801 | robmarland.com classes from 38 different schools par- Shelley Lawrence is the Zone 9 Trustee 165 Pretoria Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 1X1 ticipated in a live stream event during for the Ottawa Catholic School Board. 34 Glebe Report April 16, 2021 

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS COMMUNITY POP-UP ART GALLERY AT resilient gardens and suggest how garden- LANSDOWNE PARK Support local artists! Info: ers can be better stewards of our changing ABBOTSFORD SENIOR COMMUNITY CEN- [email protected] environment. – Tues, May 4, 7 p.m.: Colours TRE PUZZLE & BOOK SALE/ EXCHANGE (950 Through the Seasons – Master Gardeners Bank, the front porch) – $2 each. Because we FIBRE FLING 2021 Virtual Show and Sale Fri., Candace Dressler and Rob Stuart will focus would like to make sure you all have books to April 23 to Sat., May 15. Showcases over 200 on perennials that will introduce colour to your read and puzzles to puzzle over, please take dazzling original works of art created by local gardens throughout the year. Beginning with and exchange* books and puzzles, and call in textile and mixed-media artists. These one-of- spring and on through summer, fall and win- to pay. We take Visa or MasterCard (min. $10) a-kind pieces are hand made using innovative ter, we will identify perennials that are hardy to over the telephone (613-230-5730), or go to our approaches to traditional and contemporary the Ottawa area and that you can count on to WHERE TO website (www.glebecentre.ca) to make a dona- techniques, such as dyeing, embroidery, bead- be robust and colourful, whether your garden tion under Abbotsford Programming. *Small ing and felting. This virtual show is also raising is full sun, full shade or somewhere in between. FIND THE exchanges are welcome, but we cannot take funds for the Stephen Lewis Foundation and the Tues., May 18, 7 p.m.: Into the Night Garden large book donations at this time. Thank you for Ottawa Food Bank. Go to fibre-fling.ca. – Your garden is alive at night. Some scents Glebe Report your support. are magnified, and some plants open only at In addition to free home delivery and at FRIENDS OF THE FARM ANNUAL GENERAL dusk. Night-time pollinators of fascinating sizes newspaper boxes on Bank Street, you To see the ABBOTSFORD COMMUNITY CEN- MEETING The Friends of the Central Experi- and markings appear in the dark. Master Gar- can find copies of the Glebe Report at: TRE MAY/JUNE PROGRAM GUIDE 2021, mental Farm’s board of directors cordially dener Judith Cox will help you discover how please go to www.glebecentre.ca under invites you to attend our FCEF 2021 AGM on to make the most of your night-time garden. – Alicja Confections Abbotsford Community Program and What’s up Wed., May 19 at 7 p.m. Membership is not The lectures will be held virtually by Zoom. Bloomfield Flowers at Abbotsford. required to attend; however, only fully paid A link will be emailed to all pre-registered par- FCEF members may vote. Admission is free, but ticipants before the lecture. – Cost: Individual Café Morala ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OTTAWA CAFÉ-DIS- please register by going to 2021 Annual General lectures: $8 FCEF members; $10 non-mem- Clocktower Pub CUSSION (French conversation | Online Meeting (Virtual) Registration Page – Friends bers. Purchase the full set of 5 lectures: $35 Café-Discussion | Alliance Française Ottawa): of the Central Experimental Farm (friendsofthe- FCEF members; $45 non-members. All pay- Ernesto’s Barber Shop April 21, 9 a.m. – Online and free activity. Join farm.ca) if you plan to attend. The attendance ments can be made by PayPal or by credit card us to practise French and meet new people. link will be sent only to registered attendees. (email [email protected] to get Escape Clothing Activity animated by a French teacher. Open to instructions for credit card payments). Feleena’s Mexican Café all French levels. You will receive the Zoom link FRIENDS OF THE FARM MASTER GARDENER a day before the activity. Info: [email protected] or LECTURES (friendsofthefarm.ca) – Every year, OLD OTTAWA SOUTH GARDEN CLUB MEET- Fourth Avenue Wine Bar 613-234-9470. the Friends partner with the Master Gardeners INGS –Tues., May 11, 7 p.m.: Water-wise Glebe Apothecary of Ottawa Carleton to offer timely, informative, Gardening – As climate change brings hot- ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OTTAWA FRENCH one-hour presentations. Due to the COVID-19 ter weather, more extreme precipitation events Glebe Meat Market BOOK CLUB [ Online french book club | Alli- situation, our lectures have gone online. Pre- and drought, how can gardeners adapt? Mas- Glebe Pet Hospital ance Française Ottawa (af.ca) ]: April 24, 11:30 registration is required to obtain the link to the ter Gardener Rebecca Last addresses strategies a.m. – Online French Book Club “Arsène Lupin, Zoom presentation. – Tues., Apr. 20, 7 p.m.: for water-wise gardening in four general cat- Glebe Tailoring Gentleman Cambrioleur” by Maurice Leblanc. Our Gardens and Climate Change – Master egories: water conservation techniques, Required level in French: B1. Your will receive Gardener Lesley Peace will discuss climate including soil building; water harvesting; plants; Glebe Video the Zoom link the day before the activity. Info: change and its impact on our gardens. She will and garden design, including a brief introduc- Goldart Jewellery Studio [email protected] or 613-234-9470. offer strategies and techniques to maintain tion to permaculture. In line with the Firehall’s virtual-programming approach, Garden Club Ichiban meetings will be held for the foreseeable future Irene’s Pub virtually, using the Zoom application. Mem- bers should register either for the season or on Isabella Pizza a meeting-by-meeting basis with the Firehall’s online registration process to receive the Zoom Kettleman’s meeting coordinates. Meeting fees: 2020-21 Kunstadt Sports season: $25 for individuals; $40 for a family. Drop-in fee: $7 per meeting. Info: Old Ottawa Lansdowne Dental South Community Centre (The Firehall—260 LCBO Lansdowne Sunnyside Ave.) at www.oldottawasouth.ca and 613-247-4946. LCBO Pretoria

GNAG ARTS online art exhibition April 15–June Little Victories Coffee 15. Artists are showing their works at events. Loblaws gnag.ca. The entire selling price goes to the artist. Marble Slab Creamery McKeen Metro Glebe GNAG PERENNIAL EXCHANGE Thurs., May 20, 6:30–8:30 p.m., Second Avenue on the steps of Nicastro the Glebe Community Centre. Octopus Books GNAG TRIVIA NIGHT in the Glebe, online Fri., Olga’s April 23, 8:15 p.m. $25 per login. Join this trivia fundraiser from the comfort of your home and RBC/Royal Bank enjoy an evening of hilarity and friendly com- Second Avenue Sweets petition with your neighbours. Make a team of 6 logins or play independently. Info at events. Shoe Plus Shoe gnag.ca. Studio Sixty Six FOR SALE Subway

SPRING GREETING CARDS – The Friends of Sunset Grill the Farm are celebrating the arrival of spring The Ten Spot with a selection of Spring Greeting Cards featuring breathtaking images from author TD Bank Lansdowne and photographer Richard Hinchcliff. These TD Pretoria beautiful cards showcase the timeless beauty of the Central Experimental Farm’s Orna- The Works mental Gardens and Arboretum and celebrate the work of horticulturalists like Isabella Pres- Von’s Bistro ton who, through the decades, created some Whole Foods of stunning flowers. Our Spring Greeting Cards are available now in our boutique in sets Wild Oat of six and can be shipped* to you or picked up curbside at a location near the Farm. Available in sets only. Each set is $20 (regularly $24). Visit our online Boutique [ Spring Greeting Cards – Friends of the Central Experimental Farm (friendsofthefarm.ca) ] to order yours! *We offer shipping in Ontario at cost of $3 for one set and $5 for two sets. Please email us at TFI [email protected] for information on shipping more than two sets or for shipping outside Ontario. @glebereport

The giant snowman on Queen Elizabeth Drive, our symbol of survival, was still standing on day 82 of its life, April 7. PHOTO: MURRAY KRONICK Glebe Report April 16, 2021 35 CMYK

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Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group Glebe Community Centre 175 Third Avenue,Art Ottawa, Project ON K1S 2K2 GNAG.ca 613-233-8713 [email protected] www.ottawa.ca WE’RE HERE FOR YOU! Despite the Glebe CC being temporarily closed, GNAG is s9ll oﬀering online programs and many of our in-person ac9vi9es have pivoted online. Although we are on a registra9on pause, we will have an updated Spring Guide coming out with new op9ons later in April. Your con9nued support during this diﬃcult 9me means the world to us and ensures we’ll be here for you now and when this is over.

FREE Perennial Exchange Thursday, May 20 6:30 - 8:30 pm All gardeners great and small are welcome to share GOES ONLINE their extra plants & seeds. Nothing to share? Check out this fundraiser on Facebook at SFSXGNAG Loca%on: Second Ave Please come anyway! steps of the Glebe CC

Friday is going April 23 GN G 8:15 pm Arts VIRTUAL! $25 per log-in Ar9sts will be showing their works at events.gnag.ca. Join this Trivia fundraiser from the comfort of your own home 100% of selling price goes to the ar9st! and enjoy an evening of hilarity and friendly compe99on with your neighbours. Make a team of 6 log-ins or play independently. Online Exhibi;on: April 15 - June 15 More info at events.gnag.ca.