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AUGUST 19, 2011 VOL. 16 NO. 8 At the heart of Ottawa since 1995 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM Local kids score free bikes, gear Surprise donation made during 2011 Bike Summit

uzz DORIAN PANCHYSON contribution to their quality of life, but to their health and This year’s Ontario Bike wellbeing as well.” Summit was extra special for “We are so proud of (our) a group of Ottawa children. members who are making Participants in the YMCA- this donation to the Y,” said YWCA’s after school pro- Janet O’Connell, executive gram were surprised with

B director of the Bicycle Trade new bicycles, helmets and Association of Canada. “Our locks, generously donated members join the Y in their by Bushtukah and Kundstadt goals of creating healthy Sports, Mountain Equipment habits for life and enhanc- Co-op, Outdoor Gear Canada ing the lives of our children, and Louis Garneau Sports. so this donation is a natural The bicycles were donated fit.” to help introduce deserving The 2011 Ontario Bike children to the cycling expe- Summit was held June 27-28 rience, while giving them a at the Canadian Museum of healthy summer activity. Nature on McLeod Street. “We are touched by the Organized by the Share generosity of these local bi- the Road Cycling Coalition, cycle retailers and the bicycle the two-day event brings to- industry suppliers and manu- gether experts, municipal and facturers who are making this public health officials, plan- important contribution in the ners, engineers and cycling lives of these children,” said enthusiasts from across Eu- Tosha Rhodenizer, vice pres- rope, the United States and ident of membership, health, Canada to discuss strategies fitness and recreation at the Christopher Hofley photo and initiatives to improve National Capital Region Soldiers of the Ceremonial Guard line the way from Wellington cycling in Ontario’s commu- YMCA-YWCA. “To enable Street to during Fortissimo, a three-day musical nities. them to have the opportunity and military demonstration of a variety of acts on the grounds to experience the joy of cy- of Parliament. The event ran from Aug. 11-13. BIKE DONATION, cling is not only a wonderful see page 2 Bank St. Quiznos voted Canada’s best

DAN NEUTEL ness and customer service. The second inspection technique “I’m only one person,” said Daoud explained that there are is more sneaky. Daoud. “I can be very clean, I can two ways that Quiznos tests their “For customer service they send be very tidy, I can be very friendly In less than a year, Sam Daoud franchises for consideration for the secret shoppers,” said Daoud. to my customers, but I’m not serv- has gone from a patent agent seek- award. “They come in dressed regularly ing all my customers.

entretown ing greater job security to the proud “For cleanliness and fresh- and they are very picky. They or- “I’m depending on my owner of an award-winning local ness they have inspectors who der a sandwich and we’ve been told employees.” restaurant after his Quiznos loca- come in and identify themselves they complain [to] see how you As for why he left a job in intel- tion was rated the franchise’s top as [being from] Quiznos,” said rectify the situation. They are very lectual property law and purchased location in Canada in May. Daoud. “We have to give them fussy because they want to see how a restaurant franchise, Daoud had On Aug. 9, 2010, the 39-year-old

C access to the whole restaurant. you handle complaints.” been considering the move for a Daoud purchased the Quiznos at They see if everything is labeled the Daoud’s Quiznos scored 97.1 while. the corner of Bank and MacLaren way that it is supposed to be labeled out of a possible 100 points and he streets and, nine months later, it was and if the food is preserved and is quick to give his employees the QUIZNOS, being recognized as the country’s stored the way it is supposed to be.” bulk of the credit. see page 2 best, based on its freshness, cleanli- 2 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM AUGUST 19, 2011

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City editor QUIZNOS, sion, rather, it was part of a calcu- lot of foot traffic here. At lunch we David Gladstone | [email protected] From page 1 lated plan. have lineups and we cater to a lot of “I wanted a franchise because I’d businesses downtown.” Distribution managers “It is something that I wanted to never opened a restaurant before Although Daoud never realized Archie Campbell & David Seaborn do. I wanted to create something, I so I needed somebody to teach me how many hours he would have to [email protected] wanted to try something on my own. things,” Daoud said. “Quiznos trains put in to keep his business running, I wasn’t very happy with the my em- you and teaches you a lot of things. he believes he may have found his ployment and the work I was doing. If I didn’t go with a franchise, there place in the world. I loved the field, I liked being in pat- is no way that I would have opened “As far as why I run it the way ents, because it is about innovations a restaurant before working in a res- I run it, I‘ve always had a reputa- Advertising and new ideas, but I wanted to try to taurant.” tion for being a perfectionist,” said get my own thing going.” Franchises also come with some- Daoud. “A lot of my friends, when The Buzz is proud to offer an effective advertising me- Job security was also an issue. thing a new start-up doesn’t. they hear the news that I’m number dium that reaches 10,000 Centretown homes and “At my last company, there was “There is brand recognition with a one, start cracking jokes about how businesses each month. Our competitive advertising always downsizing and layoffs,” franchise,” said Daoud. “The name finally my obsessive compulsive dis- rates are as low as $28 per issue. said Daoud. “So you don’t feel safe. already exists. I don’t have to build order has paid off.” I wanted to get married and I wanted up my own name.” In honor of the award and to View our rate card and publishing dates at to start a family. I wanted to have Finally, Daoud felt the location of thank his customers for their sup- centretownbuzz.com. For more information, email something where I was in the driv- his Quiznos was just too good to pass port Daoud’s Quiznos is offering a [email protected] or call 613-565-6012. er’s seat.” up. free small sandwich to all customers But buying a Quiznos franchise “It is on and you can’t when they purchase a regular combo Next Issue The next issue of the Buzz will be published was no spur-of-the-moment deci- go wrong,” said Daoud. “There is a meal. September 16. Contact the managing editor for submission deadlines.

Mail Subscriptions Summit goal to make communities bike friendly BIKE DONATION, ports the YMCA-YWCA’s now have the opportunity Annual subscriptions to the Buzz are available at from page 1 efforts to promote healthy to experience the joy of cy- a cost of $25. Please send cash or cheque to the address above. and active lifestyles for local cling.” Participants explore strat- youth. In 2010, the National egies to make communities We know Thank you to our carriers “[The YMCA] is an out- Capital Region YMCA- more bike friendly by im- standing organization whose YWCA’s after school pro- it has the proving existing infrastruc- work in changing the lives of gram served 510 children in Anke Fritzsche, Archie Campbell, Audrey Brewster, ture, while promoting road children and families is well YMCAs and schools across potential Bayne Pearen, Bill Filleter, Bill Hingston, Brian Gil- “ safety, education, children’s known,” said Share the Road the Ottawa region. The pro- ligan, Carol Sissons, Carole Noel, Catherine Boucher, health and broader cycling- Cycling Coalition CEO, El- gram helps bridge the gap to change Charles Akben-Marchand, Charles Gregory, Chris Edwards, Craig Haynes, Craig Layng, David Blaine, related issues. eanor McMahon. “We are between the end of a school the lives of David Gladstone, David Perkins, David Seaborn, The donation of bicycles so pleased to take part in this day and the parent’s work- Doug Gabelmann, Drina Wethey, Eleanor Sawyer, to local children was an idea exciting and heart-warming schedule, offering recre- these Gabrielle Yensen, Georgia Lay, Glynda Newton, put forth by Share the Road donation precisely because ation-oriented activities and Gordon Harding, Jennifer Bedwell, Joan Spice, John as a way to promote cycling we know it has the potential staff-led sports, games and children Eleanor McMahon Coughlin, Jordan Charbonneau, Kim Malcolm, Maija for children in the Ottawa to change the lives of these homework help for children Share the Road Kagis, Martha Musgrove, Michael Hatfield, Michael area. The donation also sup- children because they will of all ages. Powers, Michelle Kirkham, Murray Shaw, Pat Shaulis, Sean Darcy, Shelley Pearen, Sue Stepsko, Susan Kerr, Suzanne Harding, Tim Young, Wendy Bennett, Will Murray, Zsofia Orosz. Correction To join our distribution team, please call Advertise with the Buzz 613-565-6012 or email In the June 19 issue of The Centretown [email protected] BUZZ, the article “Doors Open Ottawa a complete success”, was incorrectly attrib- Rates as low as $28 per issue The Centretown BUZZ is published by the Centretown Buzz uted. Board of Directors, a group consisting of community The article was written by Dan Neutel, a Distributed monthly to 10,000 homes members representing all residents of Centretown. regular BUZZ contributor. The BUZZ regrets the error. and businesses across Centretown The Centretown BUZZ operates under the guidelines of the Canadian Copyright Act. View our rate card at centretownbuzz.com © 2011 Centretown Buzz - CH AUGUST 19, 2011 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 3 A mid-summer ode to Centretown By David Gladstone see sheets of water running Civil servants moved empire for it to make the tawa River water pumped ficial Plan, the Centretown City editor down streets to the canal from Quebec City to the very substantial invest- by river-powered water Plan, aimed at keeping during heavy downpours. first Parliament Buildings ment in building the Ride- turbines in the Fleet Street Centretown heritage- And who was the man- built outside Britain.: the au Canal, which continues pumping station. respectful and a green, rom mid-July to ager who made it happen Langevin Block at the cor- to link Ottawa with Lake The choice of a site for primarily residential com- mid-August, the and sent Lt. Col. By and ner of Wellington and Elgin Ontario. the capital on the boundary munity for people of all in- pace slows down F his Royal Engineers to the streets. The military head- Centretown developed between mostly French- come levels. at City Hall, giving some wilderness? The Duke of quarters stayed in Quebec in a time before cars were speaking Quebec and Eng- We're modest, but “the downtime to folks who Wellington, of course. Lt. City. used much, when street- lish-speaking Ontario has community beneath the read and comment on staff Col. By named Ottawa's The reasons for choos- cars were used for public proven to be a very wise hill” is world-class neigh- reports and go to commit- first street after Welling- ing a swampy site miles transit, and developed as one, ensuring that our poli- bourhood where the past, tee meetings. This year ton, a street that has played from the commercial artery a green community a cen- ticians and civil servants present, and future all is my 25th in Centretown, a role in Canada's history of the St. Lawrence River: tury before the term came felt at home in the capital. work together; where our special Canadian com- for close to 200 years. to be comfortably distant to be used as a synonym for And being located next to walking, cycling and tran- munity “beneath the hill,” Bytown and Centretown from Canada's border with environmentally friendly. the Ottawa Rver and the sit are the primary modes following are some mid- grew slowly and quietly the United States and on Trees were planted, which, has given our of getting around, one summer reflections on our until the momentous deci- the border between Eng- now mature, grace our community solid boundar- where our past is celebrat- special neighbourhood. sion by Queen Victoria in lish and French Canada, streets and provide natural ies, a third being Parlia- ed and enjoyed in a green Centretown is special in 1857 for Bytown (renamed with a water route to Lake air-conditioning. ment Hill. community. ways we take for granted Ottawa) to be the capital of Ontario. And Canada was Our water supply is par- We have our own chapter Enjoy the last weeks of as we go about our daily the Province of Canada. important enough to the ticularly green, treated Ot- in the City of Ottawa's Of- summer! affairs, starting with it be- ing built on drained wet- land. Unlike Montreal, Toronto and Quebec City, there were no First Nations settlements, in what is now Ottawa, to greet Lt. Col. By, his Royal Engineers, and their Irish workers. They built the Rideau Ca- nal and the first residences (and bars) in Centretown, so-named because it lay between Bytown's other neighbourhoods: Upper- stown and Lowertown. The Rideau Canal helped drain the wetlands that covered Centretown; folks who live near the Canal can Support the guide dogs Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind

Ottawa River Riders will host the annual Guide Dog Run char- ity motorcycle ride to benefit Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011. Ottawa River Riders is a motor- cycle enthusiasts’ club in the Ot- tawa region. The Guide Dog Run is a 200-kilometre ride through Eastern Ontario; a surprise route unveiled during registration. Registration is from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., followed by the ride, and an afternoon barbecue and social with loads of prizes. Riders will also meet future guide and assistance dogs, tour the facilities, and learn more about Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. All motorcyclists in the area are welcome to participate in the Guide Dog Run. Cost is $15 per person, which includes a score card and a barbecue ticket. All proceeds support Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. The Guide Dog Run starts from the National Training Cen- tre of Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind, 4120 Rideau Valley Drive North, Manotick. For more information call (613) 692-7777 or visit www. ottawariverriders.ca. 4 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM AUGUST 19, 2011 BUZZ continues to thrive New affordable following frequent management changes housing one of

By Archie Campbell classic jack-of-all-trades head, and thanks to him, BUZZ publisher position involving skills we now have colour photos that are mutually exclusive in every issue. many positive eaders of The BUZZ for most people working in Sarah Hoy, by contrast, may have noticed journalism. was one of our longest- that we’ve now had It’s a great opportunity serving editors who worked Rthree editors since Febru- for a young journalist who for the paper for nearly two changes in area ary. Just to reassure you, wants to learn everything years, before leaving our I should give a bit of con- about the industry. Given employ this past February. community is growing, text to what’s behind these the pittance we can afford Like Frank, Sarah was of- t has been a pleasure and flourishing! It seems changes and take the oppor- to pay and the rarity of this fered a full-time position and an honour to serve there is construction at ev- tunity to acknowledge the skill set, it’s not surpris- which left her no time to Ias the MPP for Ottawa- ery turn, as much of our contributions of the talented ing that people who take continue working for us. Centre over the last four aging infrastructure re- people who have served on this position don’t last During her tenure, ad- years. I begin every day ceives much-needed im- as managing editor of The very long. Either they find vertising and revenue shot excited about the job ahead provements and facelifts. Centretown BUZZ since the the position too stressful up, giving our paper sorely and the people I will meet. Some communities have start of the year. or someone makes them a needed financial stabil- We have come a long way undergone amazing trans- The position of manag- full-time job offer they can- ity and solidifying the in four years, and our com- formations, such as the ing editor, the paper’s only not refuse. paper’s presence in this munity is better because of makeover in or paid position, requires that Such was the case of community. the work we are doing to- Yasir Naqvi, MPP the revitalization of Little the individual function as Frank Appleyard who ed- Our current editor, gether. Ottawa-Centre Italy. both a business manager ited the paper from March Christopher Hofley, a young munities that incorporate Many of these changes who solicits ads and keeps to May and then was offered bilingual writer formerly Affordable housing housing with health and have resulted from invest- track of accounts, as well a full-time editorial job at with Sun Media, with a social services and create ments in much needed in- as the task most of us asso- Postmedia News, where background of writing for We have built over 350 communities where people frastructure. Our govern- ciate with that of an editor: he’d been working on a the Ottawa Region Media new affordable housing don’t just live, they prosper. ment has invested over one who recruits writers; part-time basis when he Group, a consortium of units in Ottawa Centre over $225 million in infrastruc- collects their articles; does joined us. Despite his brief community newspapers, is the last four years. You may ture throughout our commu- some of the writing him/ tenure, Frank managed to fully committed to build- have noticed the beauti- Transit nity for projects like roads, herself; and then edits the transform our website, add- ing on the achievements of ful new Beaver Barracks at bridges, sewers, and bike content. ing new features and mak- Sarah and Frank. the corner of Catherine and I am thrilled that our paths. This person then has to ing it interactive. So join me in wish- Metcalfe streets, a housing government is investing However, growing com- lay out each issue accord- sHe also set up a BUZZ ing him every success and, project that created 248 new $600 million in the light munities need more than ing to how much space is twitter account (twitter.com/ once again, let me salute the affordable housing units in rail project because I think roads to thrive, and that is available, in light of that CentretownBuzz), radi- contributions his two distin- partnership with the Cen- it will be the backbone of a why we also invested in month’s ad sales. It is a cally redesigned our mast- guished predecessors. tretown Citizens Ottawa modern, integrated transit important community proj- Corporation. Phase one is system in Ottawa. In addi- ects such as the renova- complete with families hav- tion to light rail, we have tions to Sunnyside Library, ing moved in and a com- recognized the importance upgrades to the fieldhouses munity beginning to grow. of buses by investing over in McKellar Park and Park- Construction of phase two $76 million to update the dale Park, or expansions of is underway and I look for- OC Transpo fleet, over $100 recreation centres like the ward to the growth of this million in transit infrastruc- Rideau Canoe Club and the amazing project. ture (like bus shelters and YMCA. In addition to affordable transitways) and over $150 Growth in our communi- housing, we have added sup- million through the gas tax ty shows no signs of slow- portive housing units across program to support public ing down. As we continue the community. Sometimes transit overall. to evolve, smart and respon- people need more than a Work is underway on sible growth will become home, they need a commu- the new light rail system, more and more important to nity that supports them and and I am excited to see this our community. provides services so they project unfold. However, We have thrived on the can succeed. In partnership as the project proceeds, unique neighbourhoods and with the Shepherds of Good City Council will be faced character throughout Otta- Hope, we created the Oaks with determining if the new wa-Centre, and these attri- on Merivale Road that helps trains will travel along the butes need to be celebrated men transition from home- Ottawa River Parkway or and protected in future lessness to stability. another corridor. Our com- growth plans. Working with Corner- munity feels strongly about stone, we built supportive protecting the integrity of housing units for chronical- the Parkway and is opposed Moving Forward ly homeless women which to running trains along that helps disabled and senior corridor. I could not agree Being the MPP for Ot- women to have a safe and more and I will continue to tawa-Centre has been the healthy place to call home. urge my colleagues on City most rewarding experi- These projects are about Council to consider other ence of my life. I have en- more than a roof over some- options for an east/west cor- joyed every minute of the one’s head; they are about ridor. last four years and look making a long-lasting dif- We have an exciting op- forward to continuing to ference in someone’s life. portunity to expand and bet- work with you. Our work Housing is the base of all ter integrate public transit is only just beginning, our human need, and is a funda- throughout Ottawa. This future opportunities are mental component of creat- is an important time for endless! ing successful communities. growth in our community Please do not hesitate to We have come a long way in and never has it been more contact me at any time if four years, but more needs important to have smart, re- you need any assistance or to be done. We must take liable and effective transit. would like to share your our successes with afford- thoughts with me. You can able and supportive housing Growing Community reach me at my office at and expand them to include 613-722-6414 or ynaqvi. the creation of smarter com- It is undeniable that our [email protected]. AUGUST 19, 2011 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 5 Record July weather in Ont. Environment Canada

July 2011 will be remem- bered as one of the hottest Julys on record in Ontario. Record daily temperatures were established during the middle of the month at many locations and the extended periods of heat raised the monthly mean temperatures for many locations a notewor- thy two to three degrees above normal values. This past month will also be noted for being the driest in many years for many lo- cations. The only exceptions were the few areas caught in the paths of strong thunder- storms, which brought signifi- cant rain in a very short period of time. Heat was the predominant factor in last month’s severe weather. Humidex advisories were posted on numerous days, signalling forecast hu- midex values of 40 or higher. One tornado was confirmed by Environment Canada in- vestigators the next day near Watford in eastern Lambton County. It was rated as an F2 tornado, with maximum winds of 180 to 230 kilome- tres per hour. This was the third tornado of the season in Ontario. A particularly noteworthy event occurred on the evening of July 17, when a squall line moved southeastward down the Ottawa Valley. Wind gusts associated with this line of thunderstorms were measured at 120 kilometres per hour at Petawawa at 6 p.m. and 96 kilometres per hour at the Ot- tawa airport at 7:30 p.m. Sev- eral people were treated for injuries when the passage of the squall line through down- town Ottawa caused the col- lapse of the main stage at the Bluesfest Festival. 6 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM AUGUST 19, 2011 Little Italy farmer`s market a must for shoppers Preston St. market runs until Thanksgiving DAN NEUTEL For Penton, the key to suc- cess is building up relation- Starting a new business ships with the customers. always comes with plenty of “The thing that I want to risk, so starting an outdoor maintain, that is very dif- market in Ottawa’s unpre- ficult, is that I want the pro- dictable spring weather could ducer there on-site. I want be seen by many as foolhar- to look him in the eye and dy. have him answer questions. But that’s exactly what Because some of these things Chris Penton set out to do are so intricate.” when he undertook the task Despite Penton’s hard of running Little Italy’s work and after a great first Farmers’ Market. After weekend, things didn’t go so starting Vanier’s market last well. summer, the “We started on May 7 and Business Improvement Area everything went well,” said asked Penton to bring his ex- Penton. “Then the weather perience to Little Italy. was garbage. Rain, it was “Little Italy is the neigh- terrible. We had two terrible bourhood of food and there’s weekends and that really set no grocery store there,” us back. Plus people weren’t Penton said. “Of course a coming and although, we had farmer’s market is a bril- the marketing going and the Dan Neutel photos liant idea. So that was the advertising, it just wasn’t tak- Above, the Little Italy Farmers`Market features an impressive selection of local food and produce, initial drive for the BIA to ing off.” as well as musical entertainment by local talent, like Alex Bougie, below left. Below right, the Ottawa get us in and get this thing The bad weather did more Farmer`s Market at Lansdowne continues to be successful despite uncertainty over the site`s future going.” than just keep customers and a major reconstruction of Bank Street in . away from the new market. With farmers` markets ent meat, I have the bakery “The weather had another growing in popularity and across the street selling bread side effect,” said Penton. “It becoming more common and we’ve got gluten-free was delaying the farmers throughout the Ottawa area, bread. Everyone is diversify- from getting out and plant- knowing what the clientele is ing.” ing anything. There was just looking for is key to standing Despite the somewhat not a whole lot of produce out. bumpy road that brought and that’s the number one “When I [considered this], him to this point, Penton has thing that you think of at a I went to the Carp market and learned a lot and is excited market. I kind of molded myself on about the market`s future. “There were a few flower that,” said Penton. “They’ve “It is wild what you have to vendors, I had meat, I have been around a long time and consider when you get into my coffee guy, my tea lady, they seem to have retained something like this,” Pen- maple syrup and eggs came their vendors so they’re do- ton said. “I think what we on in mid-May, but it was all ing something right.” learned is that we’ll start peripherals.” One of the keys is that it later next year. Maybe Today, things have turned everything sold comes from start mid-June. Going for- around. Customers are show- within 100 kilometres of the ward I would like it to grow, ing up and vendors are mak- market, though this often but I would never want it ing money. takes a little creative inter- to get big or huge where “Now we’re rolling,” said pretation. it becomes faceless and re- Penton. “Last weekend was “My coffee guy, Joel’s dundant.” awesome. We’re standing Coffee, has his own little Little Italy’s Farmers’ strong at 15 vendors, but shop out in Rockland,” said Market will continue ev- that’s misleading because Penton. “Obviously he’s not ery Saturday from 9 a.m. those 15 vendors are carrying getting his coffee from Cana- to 2 p.m. in the adult high a lot of stuff. The egg lady da, but he roasts it all himself school parking lot and will sells cheese, the beef guy and it is all fair trade. And I wrap up on the Thanksgiving has a whole bunch of differ- want to keep it like that.” weekend.

Bikes safe at Bluesfest Concertgoers and volunteers of this year’s Bluesfest were able to enjoy the festival know- ing once again that their bike was safe in a com- pound where a volunteer will retrieve it for them when they were ready to leave. Citizens for Safe Cycling has parked over 22,000 bicycles for Bluesfest patrons in the five years the service has been offered, and parked 9,335 bikes again this year. Charles Akben-Marchand photo AUGUST 19, 2011 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 7

Judith Gustafsson photos The 20th annual Ottawa Busker Festival took place along from July 28 to Aug. 1. The festival featured over 40 acts each day by performers from Canada and all over the world, treating visitors to fine displays of sword swallowing, fire-breathing and other daredevil stunts.

Judith Gustafsson photos was the site of the Fashion Bicycle Show on July 31 where internationally renowned cou- turier designer, Richard Robinson of Ottawa, showed off his latest designs. The show was part of this year’s Rideau Canal Festival, which ran from July 28 - Aug. 1. Below, town crier Daniel Richer makes it official. 8 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM AUGUST 19, 2011 Summer fun and games for seniors By Patricia Marsden-Dole, one, or if you live further Lord, I want a few friends at Chair, CCCA Seniors away from Minto Park but the end. Committee support the idea, you will be Keep my mind free from the able to pick up a question- endless recital of details; give Looking for fun and games naire at the Jack Purcell Com- me wings to get to the point. to help you enjoy the rest of munity Centre which is also Seal my lips on my aches and the summer? Look no further. the drop-off location for com- pains. They are increasing, First up: games. pleted questionnaires. You and love of rehearsing them Are you interested in sup- will also be able to go online is becoming sweeter as the porting sports for the mind in at: www.centretowncitizens. years go by. I dare not ask the shady, quiet and fresh air ca to complete or download for grace enough to enjoy of Minto Park? the questionnaire. the tales of others’ pains, but Many cities, including Ot- If you have any questions help me to endure them with tawa, have installed custom- please do not hesitate to call patience. designed tables for playing either Georgia (613-569- I dare not ask for improved cards, chess and checkers 0583) or Mavaia (613-567- memory, but for a grow- in public places. We would 7955). ing humility and a lessening like to turn this idea into a cocksureness when my mem- reality in Minto Park to at- More fun? Here it is, a ory seems to clash with the tract more seniors to enjoy 400-year-old thought on memories of others. Teach me these games with friends aging. a the glorious lesson that occa- and neighbours. There are Lord, you know better than sionally, I may be mistaken. already games tables in Dun- I know myself that I am grow- Keep me reasonably sweet. donald Park if you wish to ing older and will someday I do not want to be a saint, have a look at what we are be old. Keep me from the fa- some of them are so hard to proposing. tal habit of thinking I must live with. But a sour old per- Before we can proceed, say something on every sub- son is one of the crowning we need to know that there is ject and on every occasion. works of the devil. Give me community support. We will Release me from the craving the ability to see good things be circulating a very short to straighten out everybody’s in unexpected places, and questionnaire to houses and affairs. Make me thoughtful, talents in unexpected people. apartment buildings on sever- but not moody. Helpful, but And give me, Lord, the grace al streets close to Minto Park not bossy. With my vast store to tell them so. during the last two weeks of of wisdom, it seems a pity not (17th century nun’s prayer, August. If you don’t receive to use it all, but You know, author unknown)

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www.centretownbuzz.com Or follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/CentretownBuzz AUGUST 19, 2011 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 9 Driving up the demand for clean energy By Maghen Quadrini newable forms of energy. The for all the electricity you pro- tricity that is directly trans- palities, businesses and insti- said. “The greenhouse gas Ecology Ottawa province’s Green Energy and duce through the microFIT mitted to the electricity grid. tutions realize all the money emissions, caused by burning Green Economy Act provides Program.” The OPA is paying 80.2 cents that can be saved or earned dirty fossil fuels, are what is Businesses, organizations, powerful incentives for com- Some local groups, which per kilowatt hour (kWh) of by implementing energy effi- causing the global warming institutions and individuals munity groups, municipali- have already implemented energy received for an ex- ciency and renewable energy and climate change crisis we looking to minimize their ties, individuals, businesses projects in renewable energy pected total of $120,000 a projects, it is hoped they will face. Thankfully, a new clean environmental impact have and organizations to initiate and energy efficiency, include year for the OCDSB over the initiate similar projects,” said energy economy is emerging a new partner. The Com- clean energy projects them- the City of Ottawa, Hydro next 20 years. Ecology Ot- Trevor Hache, Ecology Ot- and it is creating thousands munity Energy Network of selves, and many of them are Ottawa, the University of tawa is leading the research tawa’s policy coordinator. of green-collar jobs and put- Eastern Ontario was launched doing so. Ottawa, and the Ottawa-Car- into these good news stories Hache stressed that the ting people back to work who in February and its goal is to As explained by the Ontar- leton District School Board on behalf of the network. benefits of engaging in this have been struggling since help Eastern Ontario become io Power Authority (OPA), “If (OCDSB). The good news stories, also type of work include the fact the decline in Ontario’s more a provincial leader in driving you are a homeowner, farmer The OCDSB has installed called Promising Practices, that generating renewable en- traditional manufacturing in- demand for the goods and or small business owner, or solar panels on the roofs of related to energy efficiency ergy can bring you added rev- dustries.” services that create jobs in the if you manage an institution 13 of its schools, with plans and renewable energy can enue, and engaging in energy The Community Energy clean energy economy. such as a school or place of for eventually fitting all of be found on the Ecology Ot- efficiency retrofits can save Network of Eastern Ontario Ontario is shifting toward worship, you have the oppor- its schools with panels. The tawa website, here: www. you thousands of dollars in is always seeking new mem- a clean energy future by tunity to develop a very small school board signed con- ecologyottawa.ca/ energy bills. bers. Organizations, mu- committing to shut down its or micro renewable energy tracts under the OPA’s mi- community-energy/ “There are also important nicipalities, businesses and polluting coal-fired electric- project — of 10 kilowatts croFIT Program. Each school index.php?DOC_INST=1. environmental and social institutions can find more ity generating stations, and (kW) or less in size — on is equipped with 10 kilowatt “Once leaders and decision- reasons to continually be information on-line at www. moving toward cleaner, re- your property. You’ll be paid panels which produce elec- makers at the various munici- involved in this work,” he community-energy.ca. The Buzz Calendar of Events Volunteers wanted: The Scotiabank AIDS Walk flavour and importance of activist Edith Holtom, at 96 Empress Ave., just off historic churches of Canadian National Insti- for Life Ottawa is an an- local organic produce. First Unitarian Church, Somerset St., two traffic the Quebec Lauren- tute for the Blind (CNIB) nual fundraising walk or- When: Sept. 11, 2011 30 Cleary Ave, Ottawa lights west of Bronson. tians. Saturday, Oct. 22, is looking for enthusiastic ganized by Bruce House. Where: Central Experi- (off Richmond Rd, east of Develop your sing- 2011, 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 volunteers to provide regu- It supports the programs of mental Farm Woodroffe). ing skills and boost your p.m. Ride in our motor lar social interaction and seven local organizations More info: www.cog.ca/ Question/answer session confidence – and help coach and visit beautiful companionship to people that respond to HIV/AIDS ottawa/feast_of_fields/ & refreshments; ample free keep the wonderful reper- churches as Chorus Eccle- who are blind or partially in our community. parking; bus 2 or 18. Info: toire of Gregorian chant siae and the Symposium sighted in Ottawa and East When: Sept. 24, 2011 Ottawa Folk Festival: 613-725-1066. and sacred polyphony Choir, conducted by Law- Region Ontario. As a Vi- Where: City Hall, Mari- Aug. 25-28, 2011, Hog’s alive. Help us share this rence Harris, sing a rep- sion Mate, you provide on Dewar Plaza, 110 Lau- Back Park. www.ottawa- Georgian chant and deeply spiritual music ertoire of Gregorian chant sighted assistance with rier Avenue West. folk.org. choral music classes, with the wider commu- and Renaissance choral reading, errands (grocery More info: www. open house. Sunday, Sept. nity through our concerts music. and other shopping), going aidswalkottawa.ca. Holtom Lecture, FREE 25, 2011, 3:00 p.m. and special events, includ- The all-day trip leaves in for a walk and recreational Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7:30 Join Lawrence Harris ing the Gregorian Chants the morning and includes activities. To learn more Feast of Fields: Canadi- p.m. for a lively hour of music- for Meditation on Good lunch and dinner, in ad- about this exciting volun- an Organic Growers’ Feast Democratic Develop- making and find out about Friday night, which over dition to spectacular fall teer opportunity, contact of Fields Ottawa is an event ment Abroad: Dos & our fall classes and events. 1,000 people attend each scenery, beautiful church- Perpetua Quigley at 613- that pairs local organic Don’ts” by Ed Broadbent, Admission is free, so bring year. es, and Gregorian chant. 563-4021x5002 or perpet- farmers with chefs from former Federal NDP leader. all your friends! Come to For more information, For information and reser- [email protected] Visit some of the top restaurants One in a series, in memo- room 201 of the Domini- call 613-567-7729. vations, call 613-567-7729. www.cnib.ca today! to showcase the creativity, ry of committed peace- can University College, Motor coach trip to

McPhail Memorial Baptist Church 249 Bronson Avenue at Lisgar St. 613 235 7617 Since 1888, WORSHIP – 10:30 A.M. Creating Hope, Sunday school & nursery available Changing Lives. piano, organ, choir Yesterday. Minister: Rev. Wayne Sollows Today. Check us out @ Tomorrow. www.mcphailbaptist.ca 10 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM AUGUST 19, 2011 Residents invited to complete survey to gauge interest in Minto Park games tables

best pub.” cities, including Ottawa, respond online, a link to the to the Centretown Second- Last month’s event at Sa- have installed games tables questionnaire will be avail- ary Official Plan as well as vana Café (431 Gilmour St.) for playing cards, chess and able on the CCCA website the relevant zoning. After was a great success. About 20 checkers in public places. (www.centretowncitizens.ca) review and response, a report members and area residents The CCCA’s Seniors Com- during the same period. to the City’s Planning and attended and enjoyed good mittee would like to turn this If you have any questions, Development Committee conversation over a great idea into a reality in Minto please call CCCA members will be prepared to approve meal. Many thanks to Savana Park in order to attract resi- Georgia (613-569-0583) or the CDP and all associated Café for accommodating us! dents of all ages to enjoy Mavaia (613-567-7955). changes. By Jordan Charbonneau by following the CCCA Gab ‘n’ Graze events bring these games with friends and Stay tuned for more infor- CCCA Vice-President on Twitter (twitter.com/ together area residents with neighbours. Mid-Centretown mation in the fall, as this im- CentretownCCA). members of the CCCA and The first step is to seek Community Design Plan portant document will have I hope you’ve been able the board at a local restau- the feedback and opinions considerable impact on the to enjoy the beautiful sum- Next CCCA Gab ‘n’ Graze rant. Whether you stay for a of the community. There- Following the public open area in which you live! mer weather we’ve been on August 23 at the newly- delicious meal or simply pop fore, from August 22 to house in late June and the having the last few weeks, opened in for a quick visit, you’re September 12, the CCCA submission of community Next CCCA heat waves and all. Be sure Berryman Pub guaranteed a good time with will be circulating a very input in July, including de- Board Meeting to take advantage of Ot- others who have a passion for short questionnaire to hous- tailed comments from the tawa’s numerous public We hope to see you on Centretown. Join our mail- es and apartment buildings CCCA, Urban Strategies, Continuing its summer beaches and pools to cool off Tuesday, August 23rd at 7 ing list or visit our website on several streets close to the consultants responsible break, the CCCA Board’s with friends and family, as p.m. at Berryman Pub (478 (www.centretowncitizens.ca) Minto Park. for developing the Mid-Cen- next scheduled meeting more warm weather is on the Bank St., two blocks south for more information! We would appreciate it tretown Community Design will take place on Tuesday, way. of ). The if you could complete the Plan (CDP), is amending September 20, 2011 at City As always, you can re- Berryman Pub opened in Games tables in questionnaire and drop it off its draft CDP, which can be Hall, room to be determined. ceive all the latest informa- July and is a sister pub of Minto Park at the Jack Purcell Commu- viewed on its website (mid- CCCA Board meetings are tion on what’s happening in The Great Canadian Pub in nity Centre by September 12, centretown.wordpress.com). always open to the public, Centretown by subscribing Paris, France (www.tgcparis. Are you interested in en- 2011. You may also pick up a The consultants are work- and we encourage anyone to the CCCA email news- com), which is a European joying “sports for the mind” copy at the Jack Purcell Com- ing to finalize the CDP over who is interested to show up letter (contact us at ccca@ sports pub that, according to in the shady, quiet and fresh munity Centre during this the summer while City staff and take part. We hope to see centretowncitizens.ca) or the Paris Times, is the “city’s air of Minto Park? Many time. For those who prefer to prepares draft amendments you there! Public invited to discuss education issues in Centretown JOAN SPICE who are not yet in school. commitment to establish analysed over a dozen differ- interested in hearing from If you are interested in get- As BUZZ readers will full day kindergarten in all ent scenarios designed to re- parents whose children are ting further information or The newly established know from recent CCCA Ontario schools by 2015. solve the overcrowding and not yet in school. These is- in attending a meeting of the Schools Committee of the reports, the OCDSB estab- The results of the study will associated program issues sues include: CCCA Schools Committee Centretown Citizens Com- lished a Working Committee have an impact on students of by moving students and pro- • declining enrolment in to discuss education issues in munity Association (CCCA) in April this year to study and some or all of the Centretown grams among the schools. No the regular English program Centretown, please contact would like to hear from make recommendations with schools (Cambridge, Centen- consensus emerged. Com- because parents are increas- Gerry Ohlsen (567-7955) Centretown citizens on the a view to resolving accom- nial, Elgin and Glashan). mittee meetings will resume ingly choosing French im- or Joan Spice (230-2442). future of Centretown’s pub- modation issues at central Between April and June, in September with a plan to mersion. This has reached a Depending on interest, we lic schools in the context of Ottawa elementary schools. the Working Committee, make recommendations to point where the viability of would hold a meeting either the School Accommodation The study was triggered composed of parent repre- the OCDSB in October or English programming is in in late August or early Sep- Study, which was put in place by significant overcrowding sentatives from the OCDSB November. question in some schools; tember. The purpose of the by the Ottawa-Carleton Dis- at some of the schools and elementary schools and Among the issues that • the possibility of reopen- meeting would be to discuss trict School Board (OCDSB) by the increased student en- representatives of commu- have arisen, some involve ing McNabb Public School input to the School Accom- in April. We are particularly rolment forecast for all seven nity associations in the study longer-term issues for Cen- as an elementary school; modation Study and longer- interested in hearing from schools in the study area, due area, discussed objectives tretown, which is one of the • the possibility of rebuild- term matters impacting our parents who have children partly to the government’s and criteria for the study and reasons we are particularly ing Elgin School on-site. Centretown schools.

Advertise with the Buzz Rates as low as $28 per issue Distributed monthly to 10,000 homes and businesses across Centretown View our rate card at centretownbuzz.com AUGUST 19, 2011 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM 11 Public service cuts bad news for all Canadians n Aug. 4, 2011 a memo went out to O employees at En- vironment Canada indicat- ing the department’s plan to cut 776 jobs. Most of the positions in- volve environmental research and reporting. These cuts affect em- ployees who have expertise in protecting our natural Paul Dewar, MP habitats and weather fore- Ottawa-Centre casting. to identify inefficiencies, the This is another example Conservatives are repeating of the Conservative govern- the same old mistakes, which ment’s disregard for environ- will eventually have negative mental protection. Whether impacts on the government it is their reckless and ob- services Canadians depend structionist approach to in- on. ternational climate change These cuts will result in summits, planned cuts to the tremendous loss of corpo- the Environmental Assess- rate knowledge undoubtedly ment Agency, or the rejection affecting the information that of New Democrat climate Canadians receive, not just change legislation by the about the weather, but also Conservative-stacked Sen- the information necessary for ate, the government’s record policy making beyond envi- shows a disregard for our en- ronmental issues. vironment. During this fall parliamen- These are only the first tary session, my New Demo- phases of Conservative cuts crat colleagues and I will to our public services. I am continue to fight the Conser- increasingly concerned about vative government on these the ideological approach this cuts. government is taking to ad- The question remains: dress the deficit. Why would the government The immediate savings continue to dole out tax cuts realized by massive pub- to big corporations at the ex- Christopher Hofley photo lic service cuts in the 1990s pense of Canadians? After being forced to cancel their show because of the storm that hit Cisco came at a high cost to our That`s where they should on July 17, the John Butler Trio performed a busker-style set in Confederation Park the country’s social and physi- be looking for a more effec- following day. Above, frontman John Butler performs one of the band’s hit songs. cal infrastructure. Instead of tive and sustainable approach working with public servants to balancing the budget.

BACKYARD BEAT Organization helping sex offenders reintegrate When I was asked by Su- very few labels in society that rance was bliss, and turning there is now a willingness to to the ability to learn, adapt, san Love, program director cause more fear and anger a blind eye to society’s dirty actually solve the problem. grow, and change. This is no of Circles of Support and than the words sex offender. secrets somehow made them Currently, CoSA Ottawa excuse for their behaviour, Accountability (www.cosa- CoSA refers to them as “for- go away. And they did go holds an impressive 100 per merely an observation and a ottawa.ca) to sit as vice-pres- mer sex offenders.” away, usually to jail after cent success rate with not component of the nature of ident of their steering com- CoSA is an organization committing another offence a single one of their clients their care. mittee, I thought perhaps she that creates circles of vol- and leaving behind another sexually reoffending, since It has been over a year By Const. Khoa Hoang had made a mistake. I was a unteers who meet with for- victim. the program was established now since I began work- Ottawa Police Service police officer who had spent mer sex offenders to help There lies the problem: 10 years ago. Clients typical- ing with Ottawa’s Circle of his entire career chasing af- them reintegrate into society. our only way of responding ly participate in the program Support and Accountability. ter criminals, and now was There is no doubt that being to sex offenders was to wait for years, and use CoSA’s Fear of the unknown played esponsibilities are being asked to help former released into an unfamiliar until another victim came support system to learn how a big role in my reluctance. a horrible thing sex offenders reintegrate into world after being jailed for forward and we threw them to adapt to the challenges of But there was also the fear to have; they take R society? 15 years is an immense chal- back in jail. daily life. Part of the strate- of failure that I wouldn’t be up time and always get in After seeking the advice of lenge. To make things more CoSA’s motto is simple: no gic intervention is to hold cli- successful working with this the way of what you really others, I understood that my difficult, society gives them more victims. Unfortunately ents accountable by having type of client. CoSA’s over- want to do. As we get older, responsibilities to this com- the label. No wonder many the goal is much more diffi- them sign a covenant, a writ- whelming success in prevent- our focus on responsibili- munity also include those of these individuals find their cult to achieve. Together, this ten agreement letting them ing more victims has been ties evolves from “when I released back into our com- way back to jail, which be- incredibly dedicated, intelli- know that the organization very encouraging to me. But want” to “when you want.” munity from prison. comes a safe and familiar gent, and hard-working team works very closely with the I have no doubt there will be After all, how do you say So off I went to the CoSA setting where they can be began focusing on the root police on a regular basis. emerging challenges to come no to paying bills, spend- training sessions, where I met protected by guards and feel causes of sexual offending. It’s important to appreciate in this sensitive area. ing time with your kids, or with staff and read as much somewhat stable. They have been successful that sex offenders typically The greatest journeys taking care of loved ones? as I could about sex offend- All of that, however, was in recruiting subject experts have formative gaps early have always started with a You can’t. ers. It’s interesting: there are before CoSA, when igno- from across the country, and in their lives when it comes single step. 12 CENTRETOWNBUZZ.COM AUGUST 19, 2011 to remain open Courtesy of The Gladstone work for everyone. “Steve and Marilisa have After a few tentative been a great support in this months for the owners of The transition of management Gladstone Theatre, two local and we really hope that this theatre companies have come season is such a success that to the rescue. a more long-term relationship Plosive Productions has can be agreed upon,” said teamed up with SevenThirty Teri Loretto-Valentik of Plo- Productions to present a full sive Productions, who will season of theatre this fall. be directing the second show The theatre owners, who this season, David Mamet’s had previously put the the- acclaimed Speed-the-Plow. atre up for sale, have agreed “We are all very excited to remove the sale listing and about keeping this gorgeous have thrown support behind building within the local arts the plan of hosting an outside community. We couldn’t ask production company at the for a better home.” Gladstone. The season opener, direct- The theatre, located at 910 ed by John P. Kelly, local fa- Gladstone Ave., has been a vourite of farce and contem- fixture for professional the- porary Irish plays, is The 39 atre in Ottawa since 1982, Steps, the critically and audi- when it became the home of ence acclaimed farcical look the Great Canadian Theatre at the Hitchcock film and Company. The current own- the John Buchan novel. The ers, local businesspeople Preston Street BIA, recogniz- Marilisa Granzotto and Steve ing the value of this theatre to Martin, acquired the building the community, also became Lois Siegel photo when the GCTC moved on to a major season sponsor. Though it at one point appeared The Gladstone would be forced to shut down, a deal to bring in a new facility. Loretto-Valentik hints that outside production companies has allowed the theatre to open for the fall season. From left, Teri In 2008, the revitalized some other businesses are Loretto-Valentik, director of “Speed-the – Plow,” by David Mamet, John P. Kelly, director, “The 39 theatre opened, re-branded getting in line to help this en- Steps” by Alfred Hitchcock and Kel Parsons, director of “The Shadow”. as The Gladstone, with a deavour succeed as well. drama, comedy and reviving reach them by phone at 613- November 1-19: I Do Not The theatre is also seek- vision of bringing a new “Our fingers are crossed, a holiday favourite that is 233-4523 or by e-mailing Like Thee: Dr. Fell (Seven- ing volunteers to help out style of professional theatre but we are in negotiations swiftly becoming a tradition gladstoneboxoffice@gmail. Thirty Productions) with-front of-house and other to Ottawa audiences. As a with a group that will really at the theatre: the 1940’s style com . December 6-17: The areas. completely self-funded op- boost our profile,” Loretto- live radio drama. This year, Shadow: A Christmas Mys- To volunteer, please eration though, the new own- Valentik. two Christmas episodes of The season schedule is: teries Radio Show (Plosive send a note with your ers faced some big financial The 2011 Fall Season is The Shadow will be featured Productions) name and phone number to challenges, despite posi- presented through a partner- onstage. September 6-24: The 39 Also, be sure to catch I Re- gladstonevolunteers@gmail. tive audience reactions, and ship between SevenThirty Subscriptions and indi- Steps (SevenThirty Produc- member Mama, presented by com. Volunteers enjoy the things looked a bit bleak for Productions and Plosive Pro- vidual tickets are on sale tions) Phoenix Players, November benefit of seeing shows for the theatre last season. The ductions and is sure to be a now at The Gladstone The- October 4-22: Speed-The- 24-26. Separate ticketing ap- free and participating in spe- new arrangement appears to crowd pleaser, incorporating atre box office. You can Plow (Plosive Productions) plies. cial events.

David Findlay photo Lois Siegel photo In addition to forcing the cancellation of the Sixteen-year-old pianist Jan Lisiecki rehearses at the Dominion Chalmers Church prior to his final night of Bluesfest, a July 17 storm wreaked Aug. 2 performance at the Ottawa Chamberfest. Currently living in Calgary, Jan’s talent has havoc on parts of ottawa. Above, high winds allowed him to perform all over the world. during the storm knocked a tree into this home on MacLaren Street.