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Your CommunityVoice KANATA September 2, 2021 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 4 No. 12

Anil Jhalli photos It’s Election Season

The candidates vying to become Kanata-Carleton’s next federal representative, from left to right, Melissa Coenraad for the NDP, Jennifer McAndrew is the Conservative Party’s hopeful, Scott Miller on behalf of the PPC, Dr. Jennifer Purdy is sporting the Green Party’s colours and Jenna Sudds is running for the Liberals. Kanata-Carleton riding featuring five election candidates BY COMMUNITY VOICE STAFF door-to-door battle for campaigns in the past,” “As our city continues to For those in the villages there has been that adjust- votes having previously said Sudds, a mother of grow, we need to make sure and on the concession ment,” said Sudds. Liberal candidate Jenna canvassed in 2018 when three girls. we invest in this critical in- roads, Sudds said a com- For the urban dwellers, Sudds feels getting light she was running to be- The former executive di- frastructure to connect the mon concern she hears at the conversations cover rail out to Kanata is vital come Kanata North’s next rector of the Kanata North people of this riding to the the door is poor Internet everything from child care for one of the city’s hubs for municipal representative. Business Association rest of ,” said Sudds. connectivity. to climate change, which job growth that also serves She was eventually voted noted the Kanata-Carleton Sudds has learned first- “During a pandemic, we ties into the need for ex- as an economic driving in as city councillor for the riding features Canada’s hand in the expansive rid- have all relied on good tending light rail to one of force. west end ward. largest technology park in ing of Kanata-Carleton the working Internet because the fastest growing areas of On an unpaid leave of “I had the benefit from Kanata North, and boasts issues facing the urban many of us have been the city, Sudds said. absence from City Hall, that type of interaction the second largest employ- and rural voters are very forced to work from home Sudds is no stranger to the having been involved with ment base in Ottawa. different. and learn from home so PLEASE SEE RIDING, PAGE 12

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“if the concern is getting City answers.” GG SALESALE “”Ask the questions, they’ll CCLOSINLOSIN get answered and, if you want the public to know, After 29 years, we have decided to retire. Watch share the answers publicly” he said. “That is what is hap- Councillors see File photo pening with the memos. A % % no need for special Kanata South Coun. Allan meeting doesn’t change Savings of 30 to 70 off our regular prices on: Hubley. that.” • Quilting Cottons transit meeting • Fashion Fabrics are in agreement. BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI While she is on a paid leave Muirhead interested • Machine Embroidery Supplies of absence, Jenna Sudds • Accessories for Husqvarna Viking & BabyLock machines The chair of the City’s stressed she is still the elect- in council seat • and more Transit Commission says ed representative for Kanata a majority of members re- North and is staying on top A familiar name to Kanata cently voted against hold- of ward issues. North ward voters says he Everything must go! ing a special meeting this On the call from several will put his name forward to month on recent LRT and members of council to hold replace Coun. Jenna Sudds Sale ends Saturday, September 25. bus breakdowns because a special meeting ahead of if she is successful in her OC Transpo staff need time the regularly scheduled federal run for the Liberal to investigate and review Transit Commission meet- Party. the findings. ing on Sept. 20, Sudds told Matt Muirhead, who fin- The train system was dis- this newspaper OC Transpo ished second to Sudds in rupted recently when an General Manager John the 2018 municipal election SEW for IT! axel problem on one car Manconi “has been incred- with approximately 32 per- 418 Moodie Dr. Ottawa spurred management to ibly responsive in answer- cent of the vote, says he is pull the entire fleet from ing questions.” in whether council decides 613-820-2201 • www.sewforit.ca the Confederation Line “I have received almost to go with a by-election or to get at the root cause. daily memos addressing sides with an appointment Fabrics | Classes | Sewing Supplies Several double-deckers issues and concerns,” she process. were also pulled from the said. “I don’t see the need Sudds is on a paid leave of road after a steering prob- for a (special) meeting at absence for the duration of lem caused one to enter a this time.” the federal campaign. ditch on Carling Avenue West Carleton-March Muirhead, a one-time near Herzberg Road. Coun. Eli El-Chantiry president of the Kanata Kanata South Coun. Allan agreed “because staff are Lakes and Briarbrook- Hubley told this newspaper answering all the questions Morgan’s Grant commu- staff’s efforts would be bet- for all of us.” nity associations, ran twice ter spent on determining “What we don’t need is previously against for- with certainty what the is- grandstanding,” he said. mer councillor Marianne sues are and what the rem- Coun. Glen Wilkinson finishing both edy would look like. Gower said he didn’t see the times in the runner-up spot. Where official He added management need for a special meeting “While I would have much has been issuing updates with councillors receiving preferred to see the elect- almost daily via memo from memos almost every day ed councillor honour her big kids come the outset “providing every- from OC Transpo manage- commitment to serve for one with insight into the ment with detailed updates the four years, I will make complex issue as they work about the train and bus ser- certain there is a choice for through them. So nothing is vice and information about voters,” said Muirhead, a to play being held back.” repairs and investigations high school drama teach- “I want answers and have into the technical issues. er. “I certainly know all the every intention of con- “An emergency meeting issues in Kanata North and tinuing to ensure what- might be warranted,” he have for many years.” ever we learn is shared said, “if that information Wilkinson told this news- with our riders, employees wasn’t being made avail- paper recently she is con- and taxpayers immedi- able, or if there was an im- sidering putting her name ately,” Hubley continued. mediate issue to address forward should council “ I do not support holding around public safety, fi- decide on an appointment back the updates until the nance, etc.” process. She indicated she Register Today (Sept. 20) meeting is held With councillors getting would not be interested in and will continue to push regular updates from OC putting her name on a bal- ocsb.ca/register back against those who Transpo management, lot if the decision is to hold want to only release info at Ward 21 Coun. Scott Moffatt a by-election meetings.” said he didn’t find a special [email protected] Other west end councillors meeting was necessary News Community Voice - September 2, 2021 3 Organizers planning to bring fair back next year

BY ANIL JHALLI to keep our numbers in and what we are hear- Bonnie Gagne, who lives respect to guidelines and ing, our goal is to have in Bells Corners, attend- The Kanata Family Fun keep everyone safe.” it next year leading up ed the fair one day with Fair proved to be a suc- McSweeney noted the to Canada Day celebra- some friends and family. cessful venture for all money raised for the tions which takes place “Everyone was super involved. Glen Cairn Community in the same area,” con- friendly, and they (fair or- The event, which Activities Group will go tinued McSweeney. “We ganizers) were good with took place from July 30 towards the renovation really pulled something all the COVID protocols,” until August 15 in the of the outdoor rink at the off that was fun for ev- said Gagne. “It was great front parking area of Clarence Maheral Park eryone, and it was just fun and nice to get out.” the Kanata Recreation on Castlefrank Road. nice to see some smiling [email protected] Complex, raised over “Based on what we saw faces.” $6,000 for the Glen Cairn Community Activities Professional Corporation Group. The Kanata Family Fun AdamMillerKelly Lawyers Fair was scheduled to run until August 8 but was ex- Providing legal tended based on demand services to and feedback from fair Anil Jhalli photo Kanata-Stittsville visitors. Geordie Todd, left, the owner and operator of All Canadian and surrounding The fair featured games, Entertainment, and Colin McSweeney with the Glen Cairn areas for more rides and food for all ages Community Activities Group, teamed up to bring the Kanata to enjoy. Family Fun Fair at the Kanata Recreation Complex. than 30 years. “Our goal was to pro- Mary Miller Jennifer Gaspar Robert Pacan vide something fun for McSweeney, a represen- initiate the Kanata Family Real Estate | Mortgages | Wills & Estates people who haven’t been tative of the Glen Cairn Fun Fair. “We consider able to do much because Community Activities this year a great success Gateway Business Park | 300 March Rd., Suite 601, Kanata, ON K2K 2E2 of COVID,” said Colin Group who helped and we had to make sure Phone: 613-592-6290 | amk-law.ca Welcome home, we've missed you!

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DIVERSIFYING OUR ECONOMY Fullerton IN RURAL OTTAWA Member of Provincial Parliament Kanata-Carleton By: Jim Watson, Mayor

As the summer winds down in the nation’s capital and we prepare for a busy fi nal quarter at City Hall, I wanted to Anil Jhalli photo Ontario government invests in schools provide an update on our agricultural sector and rural Jesse Card, left, the acting executive director of Youth economic development: some of Ottawa’s most underrated Ottawa, and Mayor Jim Watson. Back to school is here and everyone is looking forward assets. Now, there’s no doubt that the COVID-19 pandemic to an in-person learning experience which is why the has impacted rural Ottawa, but the effects are slightly different government is doing everything it can do to keep students than they are in the urban areas. While restaurants and safe. retail have been hard-hit, and other sectors like aggregates, Mayor’s golf event Over and over I heard that keeping students safe was landscaping and construction have been thriving, here are a your most important priority, which is why the government few ways the City of Ottawa is supporting a rural economic is investing over $600 million to support system-wide rebound and growth for years to come: raises big bucks improvements in ventilation and air quality to keep schools Finalized right before the pandemic, our Rural Economic safe. Development Strategy includes action items that are helping The Ontario government is taking action to deliver for to make our rural areas more resilient and economically for Youth Ottawa students and following the best medical advice: diverse. As part of the strategy, a Rural Business Toolkit was • Assessed and/or recommissioned 100% of schools designed to assist existing and potential entrepreneurs and BY ANIL JHALLI Watson. “We have had ventilation systems to optimize airfl ow business owners to gain awareness of the programs that many things not happen • Purchased over 70,000 standalone HEPA fi lter exists to support their various needs and interests. The 21st annual Mayor’s over the past year and a units and other ventilation devices. Due in large part to Ottawa Tourism’s efforts through the Charity Golf Classic gen- bit, and it was nice to see Improving ventilation is one way to ensure students pandemic, in partnership with the City, to promote daytrips erated over $60,000 in the smiling faces and return to well-prepared classrooms this fall. and staycations, we are seeing a renewed interest in the rural support of youth pro- people excited to get out The Government has invested more in public education areas, drawing more people out of the core while stimulating gramming in Canada’s there, play golf and have for the third straight year. Under the return to school plan, the local economy. capital. a good time for a good the Government is making over $2 billion in additional The City continues to support Invest Ottawa’s development of The yearly golf event cause.” resources. Here are the investments: a futuristic test lab known as Area X.O at the NCC’s Greenbelt benefits Youth Ottawa, a The Mayor’s Charity Golf • $1.6 billion in COVID-19 resources, Research Farm. Testing is underway for next generation non profit organization Classic is the largest fun- • $85.5 million to support learning recovery in math technologies including 5G for autonomous vehicles, which that helps youth gain draiser for Youth Ottawa, and reading, and could someday help accelerate rural connectivity solutions. the skills, confidence said Jesse Card, Youth • $561 million increase in the Grants for Student We continue to provide funding to the fi ve fairs in Ottawa, and support they need Ottawa’s acting executive Needs (GSN), rising to $25.6 billion. so that these not-for-profi ts can continue to maintain facilities to reach their poten- director. The government has recently announced that it is and support their communities and the businesses that rely tial through a variety of Organizers were able to working with local public health units and publicly-funded on them. I look forward to seeing many of you at the fairs programs. hold the event this year school boards to plan and host vaccination clinics in, or This year’s edition was while keeping all partici- nearby, schools. This voluntary program is part of the last this fall! held at The Marshes Golf pants safe with COVID-19 mile strategy to encourage those who have yet to receive Earlier this year, Council approved changes to several Club in the Kanata North protocols in place. a fi rst or second dose and will provide convenient access regulations that would enable farmers to diversify their Technology Park, and was “We are so grateful to to vaccines for eligible students and their families, as well businesses, permitting a range of small-scale commercial followed by a cocktail re- everyone who donated as educators and school staff who are returning to school activities on agricultural properties like opening retail shops, ception and dinner at the their time and money in this fall. yoga classes, artist studios, bakeries, eco-tourism, repair Brookstreet Hotel. support of what we do,” Residents of Kanata-Carleton are doing an incredible businesses and more. While he didn’t golf this said Card after his round job rolling up their sleeves and getting the vaccine. Thanks to our increasingly diverse economy here in Ottawa, year, Mayor Jim Watson of golf was over. “I know Together we can overcome the challenges we are residents from the core are benefi tting more and more from said he’s happy to be asso- it has not been easy for facing. Please get your vaccine. the activity in our rural wards and the work continues each ciated with an event that many people over the last If you need your fi rst or second dose, book now: Ontario. and every day to provide more opportunities for our farmers supports Ottawa youth year dealing with the pan- ca/bookvaccine . and rural residents. I want to thank our rural councillors for as they gain leadership, demic, but the support Stay up to date on these MPP community initiatives and their ongoing support of their constituents and all Ottawa mentoring and entrepre- and generosity showed provincial news impacting our community by visiting my residents, as we continue to focus on rural economic neurship skills through a today is a real anchor for website’s news section. development as a pillar of our city’s economy. Get out there variety programming. the programs we can offer Please do not hesitate to connect with me and my and support local farmers! For more information please visit: “We know how impor- our youth.” Community Offi ce staff if there is something we can do for https://ottawa.ca/en/living-ottawa/rural-ottawa tant this fundraiser is to Over 8,000 individu- you and your family. the organization and its als participate annually impressive that the en- in programs and ser- tire day is organized by vices provided by Youth 240 Michael Cowpland Dr. Suite 100 Kanata, ON K2M 1P6 the young people at Youth Ottawa. 613-599-3000 • [email protected] Ottawa,” said Mayor [email protected] www.merrileefullerton.ca 6 September 2, 2021 - Community Voice EDITORIAL Better late than never As we have said on other provincial measures dur- some form of passport in essential settings at least. ing this pandemic, better late than never on the Ford For starters, for teachers, for the adults in class- government for introducing a vaccine passport in rooms, who could argue against mandating vac- this province cines in this environment? Among those eligible in Ottawa, this city is inching In terms of mandating vaccines for students of all towards 80 percent of residents receiving two doses. ages, it’s hard to argue why this vaccine shouldn’t We should celebrate that fact. be on the mandated list of many others, like MMR That’s fantastic. We obviously have to push that (Measles, Mumps and Rubella). higher. The City of Ottawa has been dithering on introduc- Can we get that higher? It’s really smart to continue ing a mandatory vaccine policy for its workforce. We to push to that goal. don’t need another staff report. We need the same No one should be surprised as we gradually open clear edict the mayor of Toronto gave employees up the economy and lift some public health mea- there that they must have the double dose if they sures we are going to see a rise in cases. want to remain employed. We are starting to see that already and that is going And in a health care setting such as hospitals, long- to continue, especially with the arrival in our com- term care and palliative centres, that is a no-brainer. munity of the very contagious Delta variant. You just can’t put the most vulnerable people at risk With our neighbours next door in Gatineau taking for COVID-19. the step to introduce vaccine passports and a grow- If we are all vaccinated we will have a much safer ing number of jurisdictions surrounding the Capital working environment. doing that as cases begin to climb, a standardized Regular testing, as some have been pushing, isn’t approach over a patchwork of rules makes sense. enough. How regular would that be? What test? This is our best hope to keep people doing things Would a negative test be required before every shift? they want to be doing, while ensuring a safer indoor A standardized set of rules across all municipali- environment. ties and segments of the economy is needed to level Who knows what made the Premier finally come the playing field. around, but recent public polls show the vast major- When you leave it up to individual businesses to ity of the populace in Ontario have an appetite for set the rules, you leave it open to interpretation.

stretched its role in meeting (FCM) will step up as they OP-ED: Federal candidates can’t dodge local issues the social services needs of always do to ensure that cities including addressing municipalities are part of a should get out and vote. shape and development of and employment nodes rest homelessness, affordable federal election agenda. My There are numerous items our city. For the most part, in the NCC’s hands. Local housing and settlement old friend and FCM presi- on the national agenda but it delivers a benefit to the MPs need to ensure that support for new Canadians. dent Joanne Vanderheyden many issues have signifi- local citizens and we enjoy the NCC is in step with the And of course the recently said that gov- cant local implications. the use of their parkways, priorities of local residents Government of Canada is ernment partnerships It may be tempting for pathways, parks, trails and and not burden local tax- the largest local employer. with municipalities will some candidates to dodge greenspace. However, the payers with costly planning The Ottawa economy is be important in rebuild- local issues by arguing that agency has struggled over decisions. highly sensitive to reduc- ing Canada’s economy in most are a municipal re- the years to have local rep- Over the last decade, the tions to the public service the wake of this dreadful BY STEVE DESROCHES sponsibility. Any candidate resentation in its leadership federal government has and military. The vast fed- pandemic. @SteveDesroches who brushes off local area and holds strong to the view stepped up its involve- eral land holdings across You may get the opportu- issues is not worthy of your that their decisions are best ment in local infrastructure Ottawa are also a source of nity to talk to local candi- Like it or not the federal vote or their $182,000 an- made by a non-local board projects given the limited revenue for the city in terms dates within a safe distance election is upon us. nual Member of Parliament of directors. financial capacity of mu- of the grants in lieu of taxes on your doorstep about Local candidates will do salary. It is an antiquated and nicipalities and the signifi- paid to the municipality. local matters. If they dodge their best to canvas as many For starters, as Canada’s condescending view that cant revenue generated Accordingly, we need local the question or pass the homes as possible. It will be capital, Ottawa is unique in the local municipalities are from gasoline taxes. MPs who understand local buck they are likely out of interesting to see if residents that it is under the oversight too narrow sighted to build Local MPs need to be priorities and public ser- touch with the needs of their open their doorsYour to talk to of a strong federal planning an impressive capital city champions for infrastruc- vices. This “on the ground” future constituents. candidates given the ups agency. on the scale of Washington, ture including roads, transit, experience and perspective Steve Desroches is a former and downs of the pandemic. The National Capital Paris and London. The fates bridges and aging water and is an asset. City of Ottawa councillor ElectionsCommunity are always im- Commission has enor- of major city-building proj- sewer infrastructure. The The Federation of and deputy-mayor. Your Community Newspaper Voice portant and everyone mous influence over the ects like housing, hospitals federal government has also Canadian Municipalities

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Anil Jhalli photo From left to right: Parminder ‘Nippi’ Chhatwal, owner of Ishina Distinguished Indian Cuisine, Jagjit Khosla with the Indo Canadian Community Centre in Ottawa, Joyce Drouin, the team manager of community support services at the Western Ottawa Community Resource Centre (WOCRC) and Abhijit Potdar, the founder of Nutrition Blocs, are helping provide Indian meals to the WOCRC’s Meals on Wheels program.

Publication Date Submission deadline >>FOOD, FROM PAGE 7 25,000 meals each year. over with disabilities. “These requests from our Deliveries are made in Having the new options members were a vision,” Kanata, Stittsville and September 16 ...... September 9 is a direct result from re- said Drouin. “And the suc- Dunrobin and other com- quests made by WOCRC cess of this vision becom- munities in Ottawa’s west September 30 ...... September 23 Meals on Wheels commu- ing a reality is due to the end. nity members, said Joyce support and leadership Parminder ‘Nippi’ Drouin, the team manag- of participating agencies Chhatwal, the owner of October 14 ...... October 7 er of community support and the collaborative ap- Ishina Distinguished services at the WOCRC. proach by participating Indian Cuisine in Bells Visit us at www.ottawavoice.ca The Meals on Wheels partners.” Corners, and his team, are program has been in exis- The program caters preparing the food for the 613-45-VOICE (613-458-6423) tence since the late 1980s to older adults 55 and program. and volunteers deliver over and adults 18 and [email protected]

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Linda Jamieson School of Dance | (613) 296-9480 | [email protected] News Community Voice - September 2, 2021 11 City gets proposal to build mixed use building along Kanata Avenue BY COMMUNITY VOICE STAFF The plan features shared amenity areas on the ground floor and an interior courtyard City of Ottawa staff received a plan for a res- with a pool and landscaping. idential and retail complex in Kanata North. A rooftop terrace overlooks the rear yard A Site Plan Control application calls for with a community garden and south facing the construction of a six-storey, mixed-use solar panels. building with 304 residential units and just Along the eastern part of the building, a over 1,560 square metres of retail, a café res- privately-owned public space exists, with taurant and public gym at a vacant site at plans for street furniture and other land- 180 Kanata Avenue. Plans also include 397 scaping features. parking spaces. Surface parking will be available for visitors The site in question is under an agree- and commercial tenants at the back of the ment of purchase and sale with the City of building. As well, 237 bicycle parking spaces Ottawa as lands part of the Kanata Town will be provided inside and outside of the Centre vision. building. Kanata Woods Incorporated was awarded The subject site is zoned Mixed-Use Centre the sale of this vacant land through a process Zone and allows a combination of transit by the City seeking proposals for the devel- supported services such as office, retail, en- opment of the site. tertainment, and high and medium den- The location of the development is on the sity residential uses, among other uses, in north side of Kanata Avenue and west of mixed-use buildings or side by side in sepa- Maritime Way, south of Bill Teron Park and rate buildings. north of the Kanata Centrum. Comments are due by September 20, 2021. The land makes up a portion of a larger For more information, please visit https:// area owned by the City which consists of devapps.ottawa.ca/en/applications/ public parkland and lands intended for fu- D07-12-21-0098/details. ture development. [email protected] ELECT JENNA SUDDS Your Liberal candidate for Kanata—Carleton | Election Day Sept. 20

FINISH THE FIGHT AGAINST COVID-19 MAKE HOMEOWNERSHIP AFFORDABLE Ensure that individuals, families, seniors, and businesses Help future homeowners afford a downpayment affected by the pandemic continue to have the support faster, encourage renters to become homeowners, needed to recover. and ban blind bidding & predatory realtor practices. ADDRESS THE CLIMATE EMERGENCY STRENGTHEN UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE Take bold climate action now to mitigate future climate Ensure that every Canadian has access to a family disasters, create a robust green economy, and build a doctor, eliminate health system waitlists, and sustainable future. improve rural access to healthcare. INVEST IN SUSTAINABLE TRANSIT INTRODUCE UNIVERSAL CHILDCARE Secure the funding needed to connect Kanata—Carleton Help women and parents return to the workforce by to light rail transit and reduce our carbon footprint. introducing $10-a-day early learning and childcare. SECURE HIGH-SPEED INTERNET BETTER CARE FOR OUR SENIORS Work to ensure that every Canadian has access to fast, Introduce national long-term care standards and reliable, and affordable internet, no matter where they live. raise wages for dedicated personal support workers.

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>>RIDING, FROM PAGE 1 entrepreneurs can rebound from the devastating effects government would cut and simplify income taxes. “People want the government to make smart invest- of the pandemic. She too is hearing the message from voters concerned ments in both clean technology and clean transportation McAndrew, who operates an event planning business about climate change and she assures her party’s plan for choices,” she added. with her husband that employs 17 people, is hearing from the environment proposes viable solutions to meeting For Conservative Party candidate Jennifer McAndrew, a families in Kanata-Carleton that are finding it hard to make emission targets. small business owner, the major focus for her campaign ends meet. The Tory platform proposes to make housing “A strong climate change plan will also incentivize in- is economic recovery and creating the atmosphere where more affordable and McAndrew points out a Conservative novations such as algae-based carbon capture or making low-emission jet fuel out of carbon waste,” she said. The NDP’s Melissa Coenraad, who also ran in 2019, touched on the need for more affordable housing as a priority. She said a national pharmacare program too is more important now than ever, as people across the coun- try continue to deal with the ripple effects of the COVID- 19 pandemic. NOTICE OF PESTICIDE USE Dr. Jennifer Purdy, who operates a medical practice in Between and , G.D.G. Canada will be applying a biological Kanata and lives in Dunrobin, is carrying the Green Party April 15 September 15 2021 banner again this time out. She increased the Green vote larvicide by air and ground to stagnant water in order to control larval mosquitoes that in 2019 by several percentage points in the riding on the impact the residents of Kanata North and the surrounding areas. way to a strong fourth place showing. With the environment at the core of Green Party values, it comes as no surprise climate change is the major plank The program will use multiple ground applications of the larvicides VectoBac 1200L of her platform. (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, PCP #21062, liquid) and VectoBac 200G (Bacillus Pointing to the forest fires across parts of the western thuringiensis israelensis, PCP #18158, granular), while VectoBac 200G (Bacillus provinces this summer, Purdy said it’s clear the country is in a climate emergency. thuringiensis israelensis, PCP #18158, granular) and Vectolex CG (Bacillus sphaericus, Improving infrastructure in the form of solar panels and PCP #28008, granular) will be applied by helicopter. wind turbines for homes and businesses can help allevi- ate the pressure on our climate, she told this newspaper. Purdy added access to better public transit is a concern The treatment area map and program details may be accessed on ottawa.ca. For further she continues to hear from residents and party supporters. information regarding the larvicide application contact GDG: [email protected] or Scott Miller, a software engineer, is running again for the toll free at 1-877-227-0552. People’s Party of Canada. [email protected]

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Fair Time iss Fun Time! CommunityHaveYour a great time Your Communityat theNewspaper fair!Voice CommunityYour 3515 McBean St. Richmond • 613-838-9995 Your Community Newspaper Voice 14 September 2, 2021 - Community Voice News Boards still tweaking plans with school starting soon BY NEVIL HUNT District School Board young as Grade 1 to wear a adding that the board’s entering. Safety extends which will be especially was prepared to consider mask in the classroom, but Covid protocols continue to field trips too, and they important if and when Ottawa’s two largest a number of motions as school boards can choose to be adjusted whenever won’t be allowed for the windows can’t be opened. school boards are still tin- the Voice’s press time ap- to put tougher rules in the Ontario Ministry of time being. All school boards are re- kering with their Covid proached, including: place Education provides new Elementary students quired to inspect their ven- protocols as the new •Mandating vaccines for •A medical education information. She said will stay in their class- tilation systems to make school year approaches. educators, for volunteers plan for students, includ- sports and extracurricular rooms when they eat. The sure they are in good work- The first day of school for in schools and for users of ing having school-based activities will go ahead, but Catholic board will try to ing order before school both English public and school buildings vaccine clinics. it’s still to be decided what minimize the mixing of starts. English Catholic schools •Requiring masks for At an Aug. 24 OCDSB form they take. For exam- classes at recess. Kindergarten class- is Thursday, Sept. 9. kindergartners -- Ontario board meeting, Ottawa’s ple, indoor sports may be Students at many high rooms at all schools will The Ottawa-Carleton only requires students as deputy medical officer scrapped in favour of out- schools will get one of a have HEPA filters because of health said parents door sports. number of staggered lunch those students aren’t re- and school staff should hours – an effort to reduce quired by the province •SHRUBS & TREES be comfortable with a re- gatherings of large groups. to wear masks, although turn to in-class teaching High school students will that is subject to change if because Covid cases are still have the option to the ministry of education •SHAPING relatively low in the wider leave the school property adds that requirement or if community. for lunch or eat outside. any school board decides •PRUNING Dr. Brent Moloughney The Catholic board says kindergartners must wear • Landscaping by a Professional Team said Ottawa Public Health all its classrooms have masks. • Award Winning Company supports mask wearing adequate ventilation, but The public board says for kindergarten students social distancing of two work is underway on Matheson Landscaping Services LTD. 40 and stressed that adults metres will not be pos- many ventilation projects 613-839-2730 YEARS in schools should be vac- sible, so singing won’t be but some larger projects – [email protected] cinated. Under provincial allowed. That includes such as window replace- requirements, staff will OCDSB singing along with O ment and HVAC upgrades have to disclose their vac- Lynn Scott, chair of the Canada each day. – will take until the end of cination status, and those public school board. December. who are unvaccinated will AIR QUALITY Information about every need to undergo regular Scott said she’s heard During the summer, Ontario school’s ventila- testing. from many parents who the province announced tion plan must be posted The Aug. 24 meeting also are concerned about the funding for HEPA air fil- online by Sept. 3, and both heard from parents, some risks of schooling while ters in classrooms, gyms, the public (ocdsb.ca) and of whom supported man- Covid is still around, in- libraries and any spaces Catholic (ocsb.ca) school datory COVID-19 vac- cluding a few who are that lack mechanical ven- boards have committed to cinations and masking, planning to keep their chil- tilation systems. posting this information while others opposed the dren at home for now. The filters remove harm- by then. requirements. “They care about their ful particles from the air, [email protected] The public board plans kids,” she said, “and we to keep elementary stu- have to get it right.” dents in cohorts to reduce Scott doesn’t have school- interactions between stu- aged children, but asked if dents. Staff will rotate to she would be comfortable classes to reduce student sending her own children movements. to school this year, she High school students will said, “I would. Absolutely have two in-person classes I would.” of 150 minutes each day, Register for City of Ottawa instead of four shorter CATHOLIC BOARD classes per day. The chang- Students and staff at es are expected to reduce schools in the Ottawa Covid risk and will make Catholic School Board will Fall activities contact tracing easier if a also notice some changes 4tthh KKanataanata SScoutcout GGrouproup case emerges. due to Covid protocols. SStartingtarting iinn SSeptembereptember Public board chair Lynn Masks will be required for Scott said that all ventila- students from Grade 1 to BBeaverseavers - AAgesges 5 ttoo 7 tion systems are running 12, but not while outdoors. 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SUBMITTED BY SCOUTS CANADA unique program that challenges and adventurous program at a time them to get outside, discover a sense when they need it most.” Back to school has long signalled of community, experience adven- Registration for January to Connecting People on the Path of Faith and Learning the return to extracurricular activi- ture, and build resilience, all while December 2022 Scouting opens Fall Term: 20 September -29 November ties for Kanata families. having fun. on September 15 for new mem- Mondays 7:30 pm, Fall Term—remote learning As provincial restrictions have Scouts Canada will be rolling out bers, with an early registration Choose 2 classes per term/ each term 2, 5-week sessions. eased, many parents are seeking pro- exciting new programming this fall, period for existing members start- Adult Learning—All Welcome. grams that offer youth social con- including an eight-week challenge ing September 1 at Scouts.ca/Join. More information and registration: https://osts.ca nection, a sense of normalcy, and fun that will empower youth to express New members who join before 2022 in an environment that puts safety creativity, put their problem-solving will benefit from free participation in first. skills to the test, drive social impact, scouting for the remainder of 2021. Five Scouts Canada Groups in and have fun with their peers as they Whatever your age, abilities, or Kanata have safely continued travel virtually to learn about some skills, there are many ways in which throughout the pandemic through of our world’s most important issues. you can give your time to help scout- AIRY a mix of virtual, outdoor, and indoor “Providing a safe environment for ing. All scouting groups in Kanata FFAIRY programming, in accordance with young people in Canada to connect are looking for volunteers to help public health guidelines, and they with their peers and get outdoors is fill several rewarding roles includ- PPORTRAITORTRAIT are gearing up for another exciting our number one priority this fall,” ing running section meetings, as well year of Scouting. said Andrew Price, the executive as positions focusing on finance, ad- TUDIO Covering the areas of South March, commissioner and chief executive ministration, communications, and SSTUDIO Morgan’s Grant, , officer with Scouts Canada. “Since fundraising. We can also Katimavik-Hazeldean, Glen Cairn, the onset of the pandemic, our safe- Registration to volunteer is open REPAIR YOUR and Bridlewood-Emerald Meadows, ty standards have provided a space now at Scouts.ca/Volunteer. 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Sept. 17 died after collapsing at 11:30 - 1:30 pm school from cardiac arrest And will run every second in February of 2006. Friday. Sitting is limited to 30 After his unfortunate pass- ing, his family developed a people. First come first served. foundation in his honour. The BOOK SALE will resume at the fish ’n chips lunch. Chase, who was diagnosed Anil Jhalli photo with an atrial flutter in 2005, From left to right: John McEachern, chair of board of the Chase McEachern Memorial We also encourage everyone to get campaigned to make it Fund and Chase McEachern’s father, Andy Bryan, the director of hockey programs with the vaccinated, so we can all stay safe. mandatory that defibrilla- Sensplex facilities, Cole McEachern, the brother of Chase McEachern and Bill Courchaine, tors be made available at general manager of the Bell Sensplex. schools and hockey arenas. East Indian Take Out Dinner The Chase McEachern will be located on the sec- able to raise $2,700 which Fund said the family was Sat. 25th Sept. pick up between 3 & 6 pm Memorial Fund is dedicat- ond level. went to the purchase of the thrilled to bring an AED to Menu includes: Vegetable Pakoras; Eggplant & ed to reducing and saving “When the family reached foundation’s first AED in the Kanata based sports fa- Carrot w/onion; Vegetarian Samosa; Raita: India people in cardiac arrest, and out, I thought it was a great Canada’s capital. cility, and it just made sense Cucumber/yogurt dipping sauce; Butter Chicken, continues to make AEDs idea,” said Bill Courchaine, “The goal was just to get to do so. Chana Masala w/sweet potato, Basmati Rice, accessible in public spaces the general manager of the one for Ottawa,” said the “Chase played a lot of Naan and Lemon Square. To place an order Ph: 613-271-2993 or across the country. Bell Sensplex on Maple brother of Chase. “People hockey in this place, and $ The latest AED dona- Grove Road. “There’s a gym were so generous, and I walking in here today, just email [email protected] 15pp tion through the Chase up here on the second level, was surprised to see how brought back a lot of really McEachern Memorial and a restaurant and some the fundraiser just took off happy and cherished mem- SUNDAY BINGO Fund was made at the Bell offices so it really made because I know how COVID ories,” said Chase’s dad. “We has returned Sensplex on Maple Grove sense.” hit a lot of people. It was nice are glad to keep his memory Road in Kanata South. Chase’s brother, Cole, to see.” alive here.” Win up to $ 1300 weekly. Starts at This will be the second started fundraising for John McEachern, chair For more information, visit 12:45 pm. Limited canteen service. AED available at the Bell the new AED at the end of of the board of the Chase chasesdream.org. Play all games for as little as Sensplex in Kanata, and May for two weeks and was McEachern Memorial [email protected] $17.00. Covid protocols will be observed.

Thursday Night Darts are back! Starting September 16th 7:00-10:00 pm. Cost $5.00 weekly. This is a non-competitive AVIS D’ÉPANDAGE DE PESTICIDES league. Everyone is welcome. All Covid-19 Entre le 15 avril et le 15 septembre 2021, l’entreprise GDG Canada procédera à l’épandage safety measures are followed. If you need more aérien et au sol de larvicides biologiques dans les eaux stagnantes afi n de contrôler les information please contact Mary-Jo Gauthier 613-884-9097 or larves de moustiques qui ont des répercussions sur les résidents de Kanata-Nord et des [email protected] environs. Bottle Drive to Raise Funds Le programme prévoit plusieurs épandages au sol des larvicides VectoBac 1200L (Bacillus We are continuing to collect beer/wine bottles and thuringiensis israelensis, PCP # 21062, liquide) et VectoBac 200G (Bacillus thuringiensis cans. Please drop them off at the back door of the israelensis, PCP #18158, granulaire) et l’épandage par hélicoptère du larvicide VectoBac Kanata Legion on Hines Rd. If you are unable to drop 200G (Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis, PCP # 18158, granulaire) et Vectolex CG (Bacillus them off, and would like them picked up, please contact Lorraine 613-831-8319 or email sphaericus, PCP #28008, granulaire). [email protected] to arrange a pick up. Vous trouverez la carte des secteur visés et de l’information détaillée sur le programme sur ottawa.ca. Pour en savoir plus sur l’épandage de larvicides, communiquez avec GDG par courriel à [email protected] ou par téléphone au numéro sans frais 1-877-227-0552. 18 September 2, 2021 - Community Voice Sports Kanata Knights football team eyeing third straight league title BY ANIL JHALLI “We have a lot of speed on this team, and that aspect will help us” said Chapman. “I expect these guys to come When their regular season kicks off next week, the out, game in and game out, to be ready to do their jobs Kanata Knights midget program will set out to de- and do their jobs well. But I also want them to know they fend their 2019 National Capital Amateur Football can learn from their mistakes and it isn’t the end of the Association (NCAFA) title. world. It’s how you bounce back and pick yourself up They have won back to back NCAFA championships and learn from that mistake.” in 2018 and 2019 and hoped to defend their crown in Harrison Toop,a returning player playing center this 2020,but the COVID-19 pandemic eliminated that year, said he’s impressed with what he has seen from the chance. team as they prepare for a brand new season. The Knights mission for a third straight league title “I am excited to get out there and just play,” he said. “I begins on September 10 at home against the Nepean think we look really good and the guys have that win- Broncos. Anil Jhalli photo ning mentality. There’s a really great intensity coming Returning quarterback Connor Vanasse was named Kanata Knights players and coaches go through drills during from the guys and a willingness to learn and be better.” the most valuable player of the 2019 championship a practice session on August 24. Coach Jim Fata said nothing has changed as far as game in a 38-7 win over the Bell Air Horsemen. The sec- his mindset is concerned. And that’s to score on every ond-year pivot is one of three returning players from system as players move on from the program. possession. that squad. “We all want to win, and you can tell these kids are lis- “I am an aggressive coach, and I don’t like punting,” Connor said the thought of another championship is tening and learning,” said Shaw, now in his fourth year said Fata. “Do I think about winning again? Sure I do. enticing, but he’s just happy to be back playing football. with the Midget program. “We just have to get them But if it happens, it happens.” “Of course, I think about winning another title,” said acclimated with the playbook.” He doesn’t put pressure on himself or his players be- Connor. “I think we need to focus on week to week, and Jason Chapman, in his first year as defensive coordi- cause they already know what kind of program and tra- game by game. We have pretty much all new faces, so I nator with the Midget team, has been with NCAFA as a dition they are coming into. know that I have to be a leader to these guys.” coach for 18 years. “We want these guys to have fun,” he added. “We are Jon Shaw, the team’s offensive coordinator, said it’s no He understands the reputation, pride and tradition here to make sure they are adjusting to our style and secret the style of offense the Knights use. It’s a more the team’s head coach, Jim Fata, carries. with a lot of new players, it’s always a tough transition up tempo and high octane offense aimed at keeping Chapman said a lot of the players on the team are also just getting everybody used to our plays. But I do believe opposing defenses guessing as the game progresses. playing for scholarships and putting tape together in we have a good team and we just have to work on our The presence of a lot of new faces presents its chal- preparation for the next phase of their football careers timing and our routes with this new receiving core.” lenges, said Shaw, but that is part of the process and the and hopes to help them build their football résumés. [email protected]

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