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Your CommunityVoice KANATA April 22, 2021 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 4 No. 3 Kanata Recreation Complex receiving $4.4 million in upgrades INSIDE THIS

BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI every week for everything EDITION from pre-school pro- Kanata’s community hub grams and fitness classes is getting a long awaited to trade shows and political facelift. gatherings. Municipal, provincial and “It’s a great facility but it federal representatives an- is showing its age,” said nounced $4.4 million in Mayor Jim Watson. “It funding April 8 to renovate File photos needs a little tender loving and expand the Kanata Kanata South Coun. Allan Hubley, left, Kanata-Carleton MPP Merrilee Fullerton, centre, care. This is a great invest- Development application Recreation Complex on and Kanata-Carleton MP Karen McCrimmon recently announced over four million dollars in ment to upgrade this won- raises eyebrows, page 3. Terry Fox Drive and up- funding to enhance the Kanata Recreation Complex (pictured below). derful community facility. date the splash pad in the These kinds of announce- adjacent Walter Baker Park. ments have the greatest New meeting and pro- impact on the largest num- gram rooms will be added, ber of people. It’s in the the interior updated and thousands the number of an emergency exit stair- people that use this facil- well installed to increase ity on a weekly basis. This is program capacity. The important for the physical lobby will also see a cus- and mental well-being of The best in home tomer service centre and our fellow citizens.” improvement, pages 8-13. vestibule added. The complex also in- The federal government is cludes two full-size are- contributing $1.8 million, nas and Walter Baker Park the Ontario government is surrounded by various $1.4 million and the City sports fields, park, a tobog- of Ottawa $1.2 million. gan hill and the splash pad. “This is an example of “It is all about develop- what can be done when The councillor thanked involvement of Kanata- due to COVID operating ing community, having a the three levels of govern- his provincial and federal Carleton MPP Merrilee restrictions. Normally the place for where the heart ment work together on a counterparts, saying the Fullerton and MP Karen bustling complex would of the community is,” said project,” said Kanata South project wouldn’t have hap- McCrimmon. see thousands of users Honouring a legacy in the Community Voice.qxp_Banner 2021-03-18 9:50 AM Page 1 Coun. Allan Hubley. pened without the direct The facility is closed now walk through the doors PLEASE SEE UPGRADES, PAGE 18 most fitting way, page 16. DR. MERRILEE FULLERTON Your MPP for Kanata-Carleton 613-599-3000 • [email protected] • merrileefullerton.ca 2 April 22, 2021 - Community Voice News FREE CONSULTATIONS. Dumping garbage in parks ongoing parts of Kanata South NO FEES UNTIL WE SETTLE. issue in BY ANIL JHALLI Disability insurance denials, car crashes, Kanata South Coun. Allan wrongful dismissal, slip and fall accidents Hubley is pleading with those dumping old furni- and medical malpractice. ture and garbage in parks to stop. Call today 613-599-3535 The practice is becoming a serious problem in his or ward, he said. www.gironeslawyers.com Fines for dumping garbage start at $385 and up. Facebook photo You have nothing to lose “It’s been an ongoing Kanata South Coun. Hubley is asking residents not to place and so much to gain. problem and our parks their garbage in parks which is becoming a problem in certain people work hard to keep areas of the ward. #300-300 Terry Fox Dr., Kanata the parks clean and tidy so people can enjoy them,” and household waste in out what’s going on. There’s Hubley said. “It’s unac- Meadowbreeze Park. other ways to get rid of the ceptable and we are work- “It could be someone driv- bigger stuff you don’t want.” ing with by-law to find the ing around at night and Kanata North Coun. Jenna source of the problem.” dumping stuff they don’t Sudds noted the issue isn’t Bridlewood appears to want anymore but they as prevalent in her ward this be bearing the brunt of need to realize this isn’t year,adding there were in- the problem. The coun- something you can just get stances last year where ran- cillor’s office received away with,” Hubley added. dom garbage was found in pictures from upset resi- “People have cameras now parks. dents showing furniture and we have ways of finding [email protected]. Spring into Action for FREE MOVING* Make your move to The Bradley by May 31st, 2021 and a professional moving team will PACK all of your BELONGINGS, and MOVE them for FREE!

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Additional gas behind the proposed “We have been getting a development. lot of feedback regarding station part Boivin, a Brookside resi- the gas station, and the dent, feels there’s no need next few weeks it is the of plan for an additional gas sta- time for residents to voice tion on March Road. concerns they have,” said BY ANIL JHALLI “We already have four Sudds, noting comments gas stations along March related to the project can A commercial develop- Road,” he said. “I don’t un- be sent to the City until the ment proposal on the old derstand the need and this end of April. Scissons house property does nothing to enhance Jack Stirling of the Anil Jhalli photo is bringing concerns and our community.” Stirling Group, on be- Touring Kanata comments from nearby Clifford Wardle of the half of the developer, residents. Briarbrook Brookside Wexford Commercial Peter Bethlenfalvy, right, the Ontario minister of finance, joined Kanata-Carleton MPP City of Ottawa council- Morgan’s Grant Developments Limited, Merrilee Fullerton and visited businesses in Kanata after delivering the province’s 2021 lors Jenna Sudds and Eli Community Association, hoped to present the pro- budget late last month. El-Chantiry hosted a vir- said the proposal borders posal to the City’s plan- tual consultation earlier three creeks, with one 20 ning committee by the **Please note, this photo was taken before the province’s stay at home order.** this month regarding a metres from the proposed end of May. plan for 910 March Road. gas station. Coun. Sudds is less opti- The City recently re- “The creeks I believe mistic about meeting that Professional Corporation ceived a Zoning By-Law have been deemed a turtle target date to present the AdamMillerKelly Lawyers Amendment and Site Plan habitat…and it just seems proposal. Control applications for inevitable that there will Comments can be sent Providing legal the site, which includes be some sort of run off to Coun. Sudds as well as services to two restaurants, a gas bar from the gas station into the city planner on the file, Kanata-Stittsville and a retail store. the creek,” said Wardle. “A Stream Shen at 613-580- and surrounding The property is current- gas station on this particu- 2424 x 24488. ly zoned development lar site is a bad idea and I For more informa- areas for more reserve and rural country- wonder which company tion about the appli- than 30 years. side zone. The applicant would be willing to take cation, please visit Mary Miller Jennifer Gaspar Robert Pacan wants it changed to allow the risk.” https://devapps.ottawa. commercial use. Kanata North Coun. ca/en/applications/ Real Estate | Mortgages | Wills & Estates The gas station is the Jenna Sudds called the D02-02-20-0050/details. Gateway Business Park | 300 March Rd., Suite 601, Kanata, ON K2K 2E2 biggest issue for Marcel area in question a “com- [email protected] Phone: 613-592-6290 | amk-law.ca Boivin, who lives directly plicated piece of land.” Mrs. Joan SmithBroker, FRI, CMR, CRA Top 1% in Canada THE JOAN SMITH REAL ESTATE FAMILY Lifetime Member for Royal LePage* Joan 613-762-1226 Victoria 613-302-2157 2018 Since 1985 Since 1985 Luc 613-851-6215 See award details at www.joansmith.com

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City Watch: Merrilee No reduction in park Deputy Mayor & Fullerton Councillor of Kanata North hours for now Member of Provincial Parliament Kanata-Carleton BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI call 311 directly to report any activity of concern in Operating hours of Kanata their neighbourhood park. parks will not change to The city’s general manag- deter residents from gather of community and pro- Managing through COVID-19 ering in the greenspaces tective services, Anthony after dark. DiMonte, said his bylaw of- The priority for all governments is the health and safety of Mayor Jim Watson had ficers patrolling the parks the public. For everyone it has been a very challenging year April has been a challenging month. Schools switched to mused publicly about call- use judgement. that is now prolonged with the introduction into Canada of remote learning, we are under a province-wide stay-at-home ing for review of an earlier “What we’re talking about new coronavirus variants, which are more contagious and order, and highly transmissible COVID-19 variants are in our closing time after distur- is groups amalgamating, affecting younger people more than the original virus. community, along with high case numbers. While none of bances were reported in starting to party, doing bon- It continues to be a challenging time managing through this is easy to process, the most important thing you can do some larger regional parks fires, that type of behav- COVID-19 and the Ontario Government is taking necessary right now is to stay home as much as possible, wear a mask, the weekend following a ior.” he said. “ The officers steps to address the evolving nature of our health care crises. physically distance, and only make essential trips in public to provincial stay at home understand this is about a The Province’s Stay at Home order is a measure taken to reduce the spread of the virus. order. public health emergency stop the spread of the virus in our community and relieve Please remember, it is okay not to be okay. If you are A compromise of sorts was we’re under. This is about mounting pressures on the health care system so that it is struggling with your mental health, please don’t do so in reached giving councillors us fulfilling our role. Our there to serve us in our time of need. We must contain the silence. Virtually check in with family and friends and seek the option of asking staff role is about reasonable spread while we get a larger proportion of our population help, if needed. While the situation is constantly evolving, to amend operating hours intervention.” vaccinated. It is a matter of time before we have an ample please remember that things won’t be like this forever. of parks in their individual Kanata North Coun. Jenna supply of vaccines. So, we must do whatever it takes to keep Through all of this, there has been some good news. wards. Sudds said she too wouldn’t people healthy and safe in the meantime. Ottawa is now in Phase 2 of the Province’s vaccine “Let’s focus on the specific be asking for an adjustment Vaccines remain our best defense against COVID-19 and distribution plan. While distribution is dependent on vaccine parks we continuously get in the operating hours. its variants. In saying that, there is some good news. As of supply, many more people are eligible to receive the a number of calls on and The one issue that resi- mid-April, the City of Ottawa has had nearly a quarter of a COVID-19 vaccine. I urge you, if you are eligible, please make deal with those in a prudent dents have been sharing million vaccine doses administered. The Province expects to arrangements to get vaccinated as soon as possible with manner,” he said. with her is small groups of vaccinate over nine million Ontarians between April and the whatever vaccine is offered to you. Vaccines are a proven way Kanata South Coun. teenagers namely playing end of June, pending adequate supply of vaccines. to prevent serious infections, and when getting vaccinated, you Allan Hubley told Your basketball in a few of our We have made historic investments in our hospitals, health are protecting yourself and your community. Ottawa Public Community Voice his of- parks, unmasked. care facilities, and long-term care homes to support Ontarians Health provides detailed information on COVID-19 vaccines fice will monitor the activ- “This can be addressed through COVID-19 -- and for years to come. I am pleased to on their website at: OttawaPublicHealth.ca/COVID19. I ity in the parks closely going with the powers By-law of- have helped introduce the expanded scope of services for will also continue to provide regular updates via my website, forward and re-evaluate the ficers currently have,” she community paramedics in delivering health care. social channels, and newsletter. need to close them earlier said. “So, I do not at this The recent 2021 Ontario Budget builds on the Province’s Several new Kanata North development applications than the present 11 p.m. time feel the need for any response to the global pandemic. In this past year, there has have been submitted for various locations in our community. closing time. further measures.” been unparalleled investments to support our health care I recently hosted virtual community meetings for proposed “Personally, I view this as Meanwhile, tougher new services and to protect the economy. Again, the priority has developments at 910 March Road and 927 March Road. an enforcement issue and restrictions introduced by always been to protect people’s health. More details and the recordings can be found on my website. I do not support punishing the province that were to With more vaccines expected to arrive in the weeks The Court of Appeal has granted an expedited hearing for the 99 percent of residents take effect April 19 closed ahead from the federal government, I encourage everyone ClubLink, which will occur on June 17. I will share more details who are following the OPH park amenities. Residents to sign up when it is your turn. My website news section has closer to the date. As I shared previously, the Ontario Superior (Ottawa Public Health) are allowed to access the links to book your vaccine or to fi nd pharmacy locations in Court ruled the Forty Percent Agreement to be valid. Protecting guidelines and using the greenspaces for exercise. Ottawa. If you have any questions scheduling your vaccine Kanata North’s greenspace is very important to me, parks and public spaces Associate Medical appointment call the Community Offi ce and my staff will be and I will continue to fi ght alongside our community to wisely,” he said. Officer of Health Dr. Brent pleased to assist you. preserve this greenspace. Hubley does on the other Moloughney said there We are in unprecedented times with this global pandemic Thank you for your patience, sacrifi ces, and for your efforts hand support tougher en- were no immediate plans and we are all adjusting to the evolving realities as best we to fl atten the curve. We will get through this. In the meantime, if forcement of existing or- to mandate masks. can. In staying focused on the possible, and doing our part you need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out. ders saying he would like Earlier in the week the in keeping ourselves and our loved ones safe, we will see Upcoming Community Meetings: to see the City deploy more city’s general manager of our way clear of the current situation. Please follow the public • Fire Prevention Awareness Virtual Meeting: May resources to keep the com- parks and recreation said health guidelines. Do not hesitate to connect with me if there 5th 6:30pm - 7:30pm munity safe “and give those there will be park ambas- is something I can do for you and your family. • Kanata North Virtual Community Meeting: May that would put families at sadors at select locations 18th 7pm - 8:30pm risk a ticket as a reminder across the city to educate that bad behaviour has users on the pandemic 240 Michael Cowpland Dr. Suite 100 Kanata, ON K2M 1P6 consequences.” rules. 613-599-3000 • [email protected] He asked that residents [email protected] www.merrileefullerton.ca 6 April 22, 2021 - Community Voice EDITORIAL The solution is a simple one What is left to say? problem are the people who are not We saw what can happen when the More than a year into this pandem- following the basic rules. populace speaks as one when the ic the future looks darker than at any STAY HOME. WASH YOUR province quickly walked back new other point in this pandemic. HANDS. WEAR A MASK. DO NOT pandemic police powers. We have become numb to the LEAVE YOUR HOME UNLESS Officers will no longer have the numbers. ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY. right to stop anyone on foot or pedal Jaws dropped last week when the And opposition parties, our gov- or behind the wheel to ask why city’s associate chief medical officer ernments in waiting, are working they’re out or request their home of health Dr. Brent Moloughney laid to gain political points rather than address. them bare. offering a helping hand. Instead, the province’s solicitor Hospitalizations of people con- So what do we do? general said in a statement, police tracting the virus in this city are For starters, as touched on in this will only be able to stop people who doubling every 12 days and, worse, space previously, we need to start to they have reason to believe are par- the transfers to intensive care units get serious about getting into those ticipating in an organized public are increasing at an even faster rate communities where all the model- event or social gathering. over the same period. ling tells us the spread of the virus is Giving unchecked authority to As this continues, the hospital sys- out of control. those in uniform was met with the tem is collapsing under the weight. Abandon the plan as it is written skepticism it deserves. The curve we have all come to now and start prioritizing those Clearly we won’t be able to enforce know is at a point now worse than people who have no fight left and our way out of this pandemic and at any other over this 13-month no one fighting for them. God knows we won’t vaccinate our nightmare. And it’s time for our Premier to way out of this public health crisis. Health officials tell us in order to swallow his pride and step in and It’s left up to each and every one of bend the curve, needles in arms increase paid sick days in this us to do our part. need to triple from the daily aver- province. The solution is really very simple age now of 100,000. Too many people are having to put for the large majority of us. We look to our leaders in times like their health at risk and that of their Individual actions will do this - this to show us the way and all we families to put food on the table and masking, physical distancing and see is finger pointing. But the real keep a roof over their head. staying home.

Environmental protection In addition to the environ- entails collective action by mental benefits, smart salt OP-ED: Spring brings second salt summit both the public and private use can help public and pri- our street catch-basins and at keeping our roads, parking We have all likely seen trou- sectors – not just the munic- vate land owners by reducing ponds to its ultimate destina- areas and walkways safe dur- bling instances were salt has ipality. I was pleased to see winter maintenance costs tion in our local river systems. ing winter months. been grossly and irresponsi- that the Ottawa Riverkeeper and positioning organiza- On its way, this water run-off While there are some salt al- bility over-applied. There are is hosting a second salt sum- tions against accident and can carry deposits of pollut- ternatives for home use, there smart salt strategies that can mit aimed at reducing the “slip and fall” liability claims. ants such as litter, chemicals, is currently no substance or be adopted to find the right amount of salt entering our The spotlight generated debris and sediment into our solution that works effec- balance between public waterways. by the Ottawa Riverkeeper streams and ground water. tively against highly danger- safety and protecting our en- The Riverkeeper’s litter should prompt all landown- The water can also carry ous winter conditions on our vironment. Fortunately, the clean up, pollution monitor- ers to reassess their salting salt which is left over from roads and, sidewalks and leading edge “Smart about ing and sodium level testing practices and every seminar BY STEVE DESROCHES our collective winter mainte- pathways. Salt” initiative has brought are all aimed at real results. participant should commit @SteveDesroches nance activities over our vast The inconvenient truth is together municipalities and The same energy and vigor to helping protect our rivers geography and network of that salt saves lives and pre- private property owners to is going into the city’s second and streams. While the sec- With no pandemic signifi- public and private properties. vents serious pedestrian in- promote smart salt winter smart salt summit. ond summit is good news, we cance, there has been scant This salt load in our natural juries. Like it or not, salt is a maintenance practices. The virtual seminar will in- can all walk the talk by avoid- attention paid to the com- water systems is concerning key contributor to a safe and Remember that salt use is clude winter maintenance ing or limiting our household position of stormYour water flow- because high sodium levels accessible pedestrian andKAN seATA- not just on our roads, it is ap- practitioners and will be an winter salt practices. ing into our rivers, lakes and are harmful for the ecology niors friendly city. ThisWEST does CARLETON plied on private properties at opportunity to share best streams. . of our freshwater lakes rivers not mean that we should be malls, apartments, condos, practices. Those interested Steve Desroches is a former Community OTTAWA SOUTH The storm water followsYour Community and Newspaperstreams. Road salt isVoice the reckless and irresponsible in hospitals, schools and busi- can register for the online ses- City of Ottawa councillor. a winding course through major winter defense aimed the use of salt. nesses as well. sion at ottawariverkeeper.ca and deputy-mayor.

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I am pleased and beyond for their really don’t do it for the to announce $2.1 million in funding creating 618 jobs at 123 organizations, Photo provided community. awards.” charities, and businesses right across our riding! From technology, to organic Jack and Sydney Shepherd have spent the last year cleaning Sarah Brearey is the Sarah said the recogni- farming, to summer camps. It’s this diversity that makes Kanata-Carleton such up Young’s Pond Park. recipient of the Adult tion is a testament to the an amazing place to live. If you are looking for a job, www.jobbank.gc.ca Community Hero award community she lives in. is where to look! I’ll also be posting information on my website and social BY ANIL JHALLI they found and they en- for April. “We are surrounded by media. Thank you to everyone who has gone the extra mile to help others countered an array of She is a co-chair of the great people and it’s real- through these challenging times! If we continue to work TOGETHER...there’s Jack and Sydney items like underwater Castlefrank Elementary ly nice to see the commu- Shepherd are Katimavik- shoes and collected three School Council, and vol- nity association bringing nothing we can’t do!!! Hazeldean’s Youth bags full of unwanted unteers for a not-for- people together for some- EARTH DAY Community Heroes for items during their clean- profit organization called thing like this,” she said. “I April. up initiative. the Parents of Preemies am proud to be part of this Celebrated each year on April 22nd, this year’s Earth Day will be a bit The Katimavik- “I feel happy, and I feel Association. community and any way I different. While we would normally take part in the City of Ottawa’s ’Cleaning Hazeldean Community proud,” said Sydney. She is actively involved can give back, I will.” the Capital’ event, we’ve had to pause this year due to the stay at home Association(KHCA) hon- Young’s Pond Park is be- in the local sports scene, For more information, orders. oured the siblings for their hind the Shepherd fam- lending time as an on visit khca.ca Though we can’t gather together to clean our corner of the Earth, there are commitment to keeping a ily home, and Jack and ice helper for her son’s [email protected] still things we can do at home to recognize this day: local park clean. Sydney noticed one day https://www.earthday.org/7-eco-friendly-actions-for-kids-during-the- The Castlefrank random things scattered pandemic/ Elementary School stu- around the park. With dents have spent the last their parents’ help, they SAFER SCHOOLS FOR OUR CHILDREN year and half cleaning up decided to go around the The Federal government is investing over $500 million to make schools Young’s Pond Park. park and pick up garbage across Ontario safer for students and teachers! Ensuring schools are safe for “It makes me feel good that people left. our kids means: knowing we are doing “It’s fantastic that they • Better air good and making the get an award for this,” said • Physical distancing earth a better place,” said the kids’ mom, Heather. • More hand washing stations Jack. “They wanted to do this Photo provided His younger sister said and they asked if it was Sarah Brearey, centre, and her two children Elyse, left, and As we continue to battle this crisis, ensuring a safe learning environment they cleaned up whatever okay. It was great to see Emmett. for our kids is critical! KANATA RECREATION CENTRE IN OTTAWA City investing more money into bridge upkeep The Government of Canada is investing $1.8 million to renovate and expand the Kanata Recreation Centre and enlarge the splash pad at Walter Baker Park. BY ANIL JHALLI Allan Hubley is calling the removing the existing “It may be time to admit Once the more than $4.4M renovation is completed, the updated Kanata millions already spent a sidewalk and asphalt building it was a mistake,” Recreation Centre will provide better access to quality cultural, community and With the City commit- waste of taxpayers money roadway at the approach- continued Hubley. “If we recreational spaces, and offer residents and families a safer, more enjoyable ting another one million and the structure itself a es to the bridge. are going to keep putting place to gather! dollars to the Hazeldean huge mistake. A reinforced concrete a million here, a million Working with the Provincial & Municipal governments to invest in recreation bridge over the Carp The latest round of support beam and slab this year, a million down centres promotes health and well-being and builds inclusive, sustainable River, Kanata South Coun. construction involves will then be installed and the road, when does it communities where people want to live, work and raise families! the sidewalks and asphalt end and when is it time reinstated. to start reevaluating its PROUD TO SERVE YOU The bridge needed re- purpose.” It is such an honour and privilege to continue to serve as your Member of EVA ATHARI pairs in 2011 due to a Hazeldean Road will be Parliament and I look forward to meeting and working with you all. Please feel Realtor structural problem caus- reduced to one lane in ing it to sink before it even each direction. free to contact me by email at [email protected]. Please follow 613.295.1311 opened. Detours will be in place me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/karenmccrimmon.ca/ 613.596.5353 “I was against this bridge for pedestrians and [email protected] from the start,” said cyclists. 4 Hubley. More information about remaxhallmark.com E The bridge maintenance the project is available at is expected to be com- ottawa.ca. pleted in July. [email protected] 16 April 22, 2021 - Community Voice News Community rallies to honour dedicated volunteer

BY ANIL JHALLI and the Kanata Baseball what they could do to help Carkner. “I worked with incorporate Andres’ love for well, and the GoFundMe Association, giving him the or was there anything we him and knew him from fishing, outdoors and base- funds will help with field Andres Garami had an opportunity to help kids can do to keep his memory that perspective, but when ball. Ana revealed she is in maintenance and better infectious smile and joyful stay active and appreciate alive.” we started the GoFundMe, contact with City of Ottawa equipment. laugh, and loved his family sports. Shonsky, along with an- the reach was incredible. We officials to help commemo- “He loved baseball, and more than anything. When he passed away ear- other friend and coworker, heard from so many differ- rate Andres’ memory at the he wanted to help kids who He was an active volunteer lier this year, he left a void in Steve Carkner, started a ent people who just wanted Beaver Pond. wanted to improve and in his Kanata Lakes commu- the lives of the people who GoFundMe campaign in to help.” “He loved that area and be better at baseball, too,” nity, lending a hand and of- knew him well. Andres Garami’s honour, Andres’ wife Ana-Maria we took many walks there,” added Ana. “It is nice that his fering support to causes “It happened so suddenly, which has raised nearly said the tributes and mes- she said. “He loved being memory will live on this way, near and dear to his heart. and really just hit everyone $30,000 at press time. sages since her husband’s outdoors on this beautiful with all the things he loved.” The avid fisher spent a lot hard,” said Peter Shonsky, a “He touched so many lives, passing have been touch- property.” For more informa- of time outdoors. He loved longtime friend of the family and he just wanted to help ing. She is thankful for the Ana said there are plans tion, please see https:// hockey and baseball, and and Andres’ coworker. “And everyone and people saw community’s support in to name a scoreboard at ca.gofundme.com/f/an- was active with the Kanata then people just started that and they wanted to honouring her husband’s the large diamond behind dres-garami-memorial- Minor Hockey Association coming together and asking return the favour and find memory. Roland Michener Public bench-and-scoreboard a way to honour him,” said The fundraising effort is to School after Andres as [email protected] Professor warns about AI’s impact in latest book

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BY ANIL JHALLI event or even business that gives us a chance do some will be selected, at ran- of us,” said Harris. “We are defines the Katimavik- community building,” said dom, in each age level for really excited to see what The Katimavik- Hazeldean community. Deborah Harris, the asso- prizes. people come up with.” Hazeldean Community The KHCA launched its ciation’s communications Winning entries will be To enter, tag the associa- Association (KHCA) wants My Katimavik-Hazeldean officer. published in a future edition on social media plat- to hear about your love for initiative earlier this week, Residents have until May tion of Your Community forms using the hashtag the community. asking residents what they 10 to contribute. Voice. #MyKatimavikHazeldean It may be in the form of love most about the place Entries will be divided “Hopefully we can really or email submissions to a letter, poem or picture they call home. into three categories, one get the community spirit katimavikhazeldean@ and can depict a favourite “We need some positiv- for children, teens and up, I know the past year gmail.com. File photo street or park, moment, ity right now and this really adults. Two individuals hasn’t been easy for any [email protected] Deborah Harris. Just Listed Benefits could be delayed

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>>UPGRADES, FROM PAGE 1 “These upgraded facilities “I am back into that cycle will be an important meet- personally that many of the McCrimmon. ing place for families and young families in the com- At the virtual announce- will serve our community munity experience where ment, the Kanata-Carleton and local sports associa- you are looking for activi- MP acknowledged the dif- tions,” she said. “I have said ties like a splash pad to take ficulty of gathering in the many times we need lives your kids to. heart of the community to have livelihoods. Health The plan is to have the now with friends, family must come first. This is splash pad opened some- DO MEANINGFUL WORK and teammates during the great news for Kanata.” time next summer. WE’RE HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS pandemic. Hubley stressed it can’t be The city’s infrastructure “But we want to make sure underestimated how im- Carina Duclos said the we are in a position where portant the expansion and renovation and expansion At First Student, our School Bus Drivers are an we can renovate and pro- renovation is to the com- project will be divided into integral part of the communities they serve. tect these critical spaces munity with Kanata and two phases. for years to come,” she said. neighbouring Stittsville The first will be the splash We are your friends, family, and neighbours! “It matters greatly to the growing so fast. pad. Construction is ex- members of the commu- “This is our biggest facil- pected to start in the spring We are proud to offer: nity. This is a place where ity. This is where we go to of 2022. people gather and where for all the big meetings in Design on the interior • Competitive Wages • Flexible Hours • Free Training they come together and the area. Then there is also facelift will start this year ca.firstgroupcareers.com strengthen those commu- the fun side of things, the and construction will start nity bonds.” splash pad. We’re going to either late next year or early 613.721.5500 Fullerton recognized the do a major upgrade on that the following year. We are an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce. expansion and renovation splash pad.” That depends on how will be widely welcomed in For the grandfather of long it takes to get the de- the growing Kanata neigh- three, he said he is excited sign completed, Duclos bourhoods served by the about bringing them to the explained. recreation complex. park’s water feature. [email protected] Community Voice - April 22, 2021 19

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