JuLY-AugusT JuILLET-AOÛT 2011 CAG Fall— Program Inside — Guide

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footbridge open house: Safety and Connectivity Improvements Face-off Against Parking and Visual Impacts BY JOHN DANCE In the analysis conducted by McCormick Rankin Corporation (MRC), the pponents and supporters of a proposed footbridge over the canal city’s contractor for the environmental assessment, the connectivity a footbridge between the Bank Street and Pretoria bridges squared off at a June would provide would be used by 1,500 to 2,500 people per day, a projection more open house and subsequent meeting of the Ottawa East Community than twice the number for the recently approved footbridge connection over the Association. Queensway between the baseball stadium on Coventry Road and the train station. OThe focus of the open house was on the need for the project, the vision for the The projection is comparable to what was originally forecast for the Corktown proposed crossing and an examination of possible project sites. Footbridge and is based on use by residents of the Glebe, Old Ottawa East and “The length of the Rideau Canal between Pretoria Bridge and Bank Street Old Ottawa South. Potential use by those living beyond the midtown area was not Bridge is one of the largest linear east-west barriers in the city’s pedestrian and calculated. cycling network in urban Ottawa,” said a city official. “The two existing crossings LANSDOwNE PARkINg FEARS at each end of the study area have minimum/sub-standard pedestrian and cycling Opponents of the bridge circulated a letter before the open house. facilities and limited opportunity for improvement.” Continued on page 34 Sense of Community rolling in to 200 Lees BY PATRICK WELDON Summer has rolled in quite nicely, and what better way to get around town, than on a bicycle? Some people think cycling is a hassle, but the folks down at the new Bike Coop on the University of Ottawa Lees Campus think otherwise. The Bike Coop, located at 200 Lees Ave, room A105, is a student federation of the University of Ottawa (SFUO) initiative run by students for the community at large. In early summer, the Coop held their second official event, The Bike Coop BikeBQ, that attracted more than 100 people. It featured musical performances by local artists, Claude Munson, Jean-Francois Delaquis, Brad Morden, Graeme O’Farrell and The Boys of Bytown. The event also featured the making of recycled “bike jewelry”, an initiative the Coop felt was crucial, in terms of sustainability and re-use of materials. PHOTO: AYOuB BEN sEssI Boys of Bytown, an Ottawa native music group

INSIDE—À L’INTÉRIEUR “In the world we live in, we are constantly home where people can stop by to relax, be creative surrounded by new merchandise and we throw out the and express themselves through different mediums,” Artists’ corner ...... 25 old constantly without thinking twice about it,” said said Kelsey Fennerty, a Bike Coop volunteer involved Anitra Steinberg, who attended the event. “It’s nice in the planning of the event. Business Beat ...... 10 to encourage initiatives that encompass sustainable Following the success of the BikeBQ, the Coop Business directory ...... 33 development and recycling.” is planning more summer events. It wants to reach Head mechanic Alex Brandt helped people fix their out to all bicycle riders, moving towards a more CAG pages ...... 17-20 bikes, as part of the coop’s do-it-yourself philosophy. cyclist-friendly city through workshops, learn-to-ride “Once you get the hang of it, fixing the different programs, bike-alongs, movie bike-in evenings and Community calendar ...... 33 parts of your bike is pretty simple and we’ve got the music shows. Faith news ...... 14-16 tools and knowledge to show you how,” Brandt said. In the words of Bike Coop Coordinator Tasha “But never forget to keep it greasy and rubber side Peters, “All you need to soothe your soul, mind and From the editor ...... 4 down.” wheels is one great, environmentally friendly and The Bike Coop strives to develop strong links heartwarming community.” Political pages ...... 29-30 between its members and the community at large. For more information on the University of Ottawa . and. much more “Our mandate ranges from simply fixing bikes and Bike Coop, email them at [email protected] or teaching people how, to creating a home away from give them a call at 613-562-5966 ext 7079. 2 JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011 Around the community

In late May, journalists flocked to Brantwood Park to witness two royal swans getting their summer freedom . A small crowd applauded vigorously as Mayor Jim Watson presided over the birds’ release from their cages .

PHOTO: JAMIE BROugHAM

ORKuN PHOTO: KEN W May marked the official opening of the renovated field house at Brantwood Park . Enjoying the opening from left to right: Chris Osler – SHCHC, Carol Workun – CAG, City of Ottawa Councillor David Chernushenko, Claire Farid – CAG, Cynthia Grant – CAG, Erik Landriault – SHCHC

16TH ANNUAL BELGRAVE ROAD BARBEQUE Rain or shine, this annual event has been taking place each year . It began as a going-away party for the well-known Greenham’s, who were moving to Nova Scotia . Recently, the occasion has taken on a life of its own as a means for neighbours to reconnect after a long winter and celebrate the beginning of summer . The event is hosted in the drivelway of Martha Wurtele . Lots of laughter among the young and old is enjoyed with a wonderful assortment of salads and desserts . We hope this annual event will continue for many more years to come .

PHOTO : PHIL LEg Mayor Jim AuLT Watson proclaimed Sunday, June 5 as Helmet Day in Ottawa at the Ottawa Public helmet education tent, located at the Colonel By Drive and Clegg Street intersection during the NCC’s Alcatel-Lucent Sunday Bikedays .

Photo (left to right): Dr Isra. Levy, Medical Health Officer, Dr . Micheal Vassilyadi, of CHEO and ThinkFirst-Ottawa Chapter, David Chernushenko, Capital Councillor and Ottawa Board of Health member, Mayor Watson, and Marie Lemay, NCC CEO .

PHOTO: KIM HILL

The 2011 summer season of the Main Farmer’s Market kicked off on Saturday, May 7 on the grounds of Saint Paul University . Wagon rides, face-painting and live entertainment were just a few of the attractions for the first market day of the season and, of course, a variety of local vendors set up their wares for shoppers . The community-run weekly PHOTO: JOsEPH ZEBROWsKI market will continue to operate on Saturdays from 9:00am – 2:00pm until Another annual street BBQ took place in our community on the end of October . Evelyn Street on June 25th . Jan D’arcy and Christian Pupp PHOTO: HEATHER DYKE have welcomed neighbours to their driveway every June . Rainy weather did not keep the multitudes away this year! JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011 3

Provincial Election 2011 - Candidates for Old Ottawa East (Ottawa-Centre Riding)

Name: Robert Dekker Name: Anil Naidoo Party: Conservative Party: NDP Occupation: President, Board of Directors, Occupation: Campaigner, Council of Canadians Daybreak Non-profit Housing Phone: (613) 986-5409 Phone: 613-858-6313 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.anilnaidoondp.ca Website: www.robertdekker.ca Twitter: @anilnaidooNDP Twitter: @robertdekker

Name: Kevin O’Donnell Name: Yasir Naqvi Party: Green Party Party: Liberal Occupation: Senior Software Developer, Bell Canada Occupation: Lawyer Phone: (613) 454-5306 Phone: 613-680-4517 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: http://kevino.ca/ Website: wwww.yasirnaqvi.ca Twitter: @odonnell_k Twitter: @Yasir_Naqvi 4 July-august 2011 Mainstreeter juillet-août 2011 From the editor Un mot du rédacteur en chef

Editor’s Word Mot du rédacteur ….And so we begin again! ...Et ainsi, commence une autre nouvelle année! For me our “Back-to-School” issue always heralds the Pour moi la livraison de la « Rentrée scolaire » annonce beginning of the real “new year”. In Canada, so many toujours le début de la véritable « nouvelle année ». Au things start anew after the Labour Day long weekend and Canada, tant de choses reprennent après le long week-end de so many things end - the long line-up of summer festivals, la fête du Travail et tant d’autres se terminent – les longues the availability of water fountains and public restrooms in queues aux festivals estivaux, l’accès aux fontaines et aux parks, access to beaches.... toilettes publiques dans les parcs, l’accès aux plages… This is the issue where we report both on the many Cette livraison du Mainstreeter est consacrée tant aux summer activities of our busy “island” of a community, as multiples activités estivales qui ont eu lieu dans notre petite well as the many issues that will be facing local residents communauté animée qu’aux nombreuses questions auxquelles over the fall and into the winter. ses résidents seront confrontés au cours de l’automne et de There is lots that is new in our first issue of the unofficial l’hiver. “new year”. This issue, the Mainstreeter presents its second Il y a beaucoup de nouveau dans notre première livraison “Election Special” with information about the candidates de la « nouvelle année » vous verrez. Vous y trouverez le for the provincial election on Monday October 6th. second « Spécial Élections » qui vous offre des informations As well, we welcome our Muslim residents to our faith sur les candidats aux élections provinciales qui auront lieu le pages. Many have commented on how many Christian lundi 6 octobre. (Joseph, le 6 octobre est un jeudi cette année. PHOTO: PETER CROAL faith groups meet and worship in our community, but very Joseph Zebrowski, Mainstreeter editor . À corriger dans le texte anglais également.) few know that we have two Muslim faith communities En outre, nous ouvrons nos pages religieuses à nos résidents in our area. This issue, we meet some of them and talk musulmans. Le nombre de groupes de confession chrétienne about Ramadan traditions - there are almost as many as there are Christmas qui se rencontrent et ont leur lieu de culte dans notre communauté a suscité traditions! Take a few moments to get to know your neighbours and read beaucoup de commentaires, mais peu savent que nous avons chez nous deux these new additions to the faith pages! collectivités de confession musulmane. Dans cette livraison, nous rencontrons Finally, I am excited to welcome you to our new website! (www. certains de ses membres et abordons les traditions du ramadan, qui sont presque mainstreeter.ca) Thanks to an exciting partnership with the students of aussi nombreuses que les traditions de Noël! Prenez quelques minutes pour Algonquin College’s Multimedia program, our website joins Twitter and découvrir vos voisins en lisant à leur sujet dans les pages religieuses! Facebook as one of many places where you can find reliable and interesting Enfin, je suis ravi de vous accueillir à notre nouveau site Web! news about Old Ottawa East! (www.mainstreeter.ca) Grâce à un partenariat stimulant avec les étudiants For now, the website will largely follow the content of the print edition, but du programme multimédia du Collège Algonquin, notre site Web s’unit à Twitter it will gradually focus on breaking news stories during the months between et Facebook pour devenir une des nombreuses sources d’informations sûres et our print issues. The print edition will be the place where we develop those intéressantes concernant Old Ottawa East! stories in full and update them. We’ll also have video and “radio” reports to Pour l’instant, le contenu du site Web sera essentiellement le même que la give more depth and colour to our reporting. version papier, mais graduellement il se concentrera sur l’annonce de nouveaux Finally I would like to thank the talented and very dedicated volunteers sujets durant les mois entre la publication de la version papier. C’est dans la who left us this summer to go onto bigger and better things: Chief Copy version papier que ces sujets seront développés et mis à jour. Nous aurons Editor Sherry Galey, reporter Chris Plecash, and columnists Collette Burjack également des reportages vidéo et « radio » pour donner plus de profondeur et (We Who Serve) and Mike Cho-Chu (Our neighbours). couleur à reportages. Enfin, je tiens à remercier les talentueux et très dévoués Thank you also to all of you who submitted your summer neighbourhood bénévoles qui nous ont quittés cet été pour élargir leur horizon : directrice de la event photos - you are part of the large volunteer team that makes the copie Sherry Galey, journaliste Chris Plecash et chroniqueurs Collette Burjack Mainstreeter a must read! I look forward to continuing to read all about you (We Who Serve) et Mike Cho-Chu (Our neighbours). in our pages in this “new year”! Merci également à tous ceux et celles qui nous ont transmis des photos des activités estivales du voisinage – vous faites partie d’une grande équipe de bénévoles qui font du Mainstreeter un journal à lire! J’attends avec impatience le plaisir de lire de vos nouvelles dans nos pages au cours de cette « nouvelle année »!

To the Editor At the Public Open House on June 2, regarding a footbridge between the Bank and Pretoria bridges, it was clear that there had been a lack of research, Come and join the CAG board! data collection and consultation with stakeholders, and that adequate needs and environmental assessments had not been completed. We meet eight times per year to discuss programming and events Some residents may want a footbridge, but there has been no demonstrated need open to the community. We can promise lively discussions, for one, other than to provide parking for the Lansdowne Park development. rewarding volunteer opportunities and maybe The proposed area is a two-kilometre stretch with a maximum one-kilometre distance to existing bridges. Residents in the suburbs have to walk one kilometre even a little fun. to get a bus to work. It’s hard to justify another costly footbridge so we can get to the Glebe for a cup of coffee. If you are interested, please e-mail: Looking to Why not improve existing bridges? Or, build one near Bank/Bronson where they don’t have cycling and pedestrian bridges nearby? [email protected]. get involved in The footbridge would be on the front lawns of our neighbours and would destroy a beautiful section of the canal. It would increase traffic, create parking your community in issues and make the streets unsafe for children. All this just to reduce walking time by10 minutes? OOE needs to stand up and a meaningful way? take notice before it is too late. We look forward to hearing from you! Gail Singer July-august 2011 Mainstreeter juillet-août 2011 5 Volunteer Salute: Mike Cho-Chu Mike Cho-Chu has been the “Our Neighbours” columnist www.Mainstreeter.ca since 2009. The column profiled Old Ottawa East residents The Mainstreeter Newspaper Inc. is a non-profit community newspaper with interesting life stories, interesting jobs, and interesting supported by its advertisers. The views expressed herein are those of contributors hobbies. and advertisers, and do not necessarily represent the views of the editorial staff, the sponsor or the advertisers. The Mainstreeter Newspaper Inc. is Mike works as a Project Manager for Accenture Consulting distributed free of charge to all Old Ottawa East residents. and has lived in Old Ottawa East with his spouse, Diem, and their son Everett since 2009. This summer, they welcomed Please send submissions to [email protected] in MS Word format. The editor will contact you if substantial edits or changes to the text are required. Davis, a new addition to their family. Send letters to the editor to [email protected]. Keep letters under “I think my favourite profile was on my wife, because how 200 words and include name, address, and daytime phone number. Letters may could I answer in any other way! There are amazing people in be edited for length and clarity. Advertisers may contact Ron Rose at advertising. Old Ottawa East, and I hope to continue to meet new people [email protected]. Photo submissions are welcome. Please contact editor. in the area.” [email protected] for guidelines. Mike is stepping down so he can help his newest family Editor: [email protected] Joseph Zebrowski Copy editors: Joe Paraskevas member write her own interesting story. The Mainstreeter Susan Peet would like to thank Mike for his wonderful contribution to Michele Castonguay our paper and for introducing Old Ottawa East to its own Rédactrice (pour le français): Isabelle Panier neighbours! Advertising: Ron Rose PHOTO: Joseph Zebrowski [email protected] Virtual Assistant: Bonnie Weppler Accounts Manager: Cynthia Dwyer Layout Designer: Zsuzsanna Liko Volunteer Salute: Chris Plecash Photo editor: Brian McPherson Photographers: Peter Croal This summer, the Mainstreeter’s the short film on last November’s John Dance prolific City Hall reporter, Chris ceremony. Reporters: Patrick Wheldon Phil Legault Plecash, left the Mainstreeter to “Volunteering was a great Michèle Wilson pursue a full-time career with the opportunity for me to develop my Nicko Duchesne major weekly newspaper, The Hill journalistic portfolio, but to also Heather Dyke Times. get to know a great community John Dance Chris joined the Mainstreeter within Ottawa that I may not Leah MacDonald Production: [email protected] Zsuzsanna Liko last fall while he was a student in the have come to know otherwise”, CAG program guide layout: Ken Workun Documentary Production program says Chris. “During the few Distribution: Cleta Kowalik at Algonquin College. Originally months I was a volunteer with The Judy Delaute from Wawa on the Eastern shore Mainstreeter I had the opportunity Old Ottawa East eUpdate: [email protected] Carol Workun of Lake Superior, Chris moved to to meet some great people. I’d Community Activities Group rep: Catherine Pacella Faith community: Nancy MacDonald Ottawa from Toronto in the fall of like to thank The Mainstreeter SLOE coordinator: Vicki Davis 2010 after completing his M.A. in for the chance to contribute to an philosophy at York University. important source of information Other useful contacts During his busy year at the for Old Ottawa East’s residents, Mainstreeter, Chris broke the and the Strathcona Legion for City of Ottawa: 24-hour number for all departments: 3-1-1 Courtesy of Strathcona Legion Councillor David Chernushenko: [email protected] story of the City ‘s purchase of the welcoming me and sharing their Community Activities Group: vacant lot next to the Old Town ceremony at the Brantwood stories last Remembrance Day”. Call Old Town Hall at 613-564-1078 and leave a message for Carol Workun Hall and covered the impact of the Gates, and is currently finishing After a short internship at The Community Police (for non-emergency concerns): new City budget on Old Ottawa off a video about Old Ottawa Hill Times this spring, Chris was Cst. Khoa Hoang 613-236-1222 ext 5287 East. offered a permanent position at Mayor Jim Watson: [email protected] East’s community police officer, Old Town Hall: 613-564-1078 Chris was an active part of Constable Khoa Hoang. Both the highly regarded weekly paper. Ottawa Public Library, Sunnyside Branch: 613-730-1082 the Mainstreeter’s move to build videos will appear soon on the We thank Chris for his incredible Sandy Hill Community Centre: 613-789-1500 a strong on-line presence. He Mainstreeter’s new website. dedication to the Mainstreeter organized a three-camera film Members of the Strathcona over the last year and wish him The Mainstreeter Newspaper Inc. thanks the following team to film last November’s the very best success as a full-time people who distribute the paper to your door: Legion gave Chris a long ovation November 11th commemoration after getting a sneak preview of scribe! Zone A: Marilyn, Michael & Peter Ashley (Captains)—Jo-anne & Stephanie Theoret—Catherine Bisson—Sabod Anand & Family—Anna Pazdzior— Jessie Porter-McLennon—Blake Proudfoot—Claire, Celine, & Valerie Frechette— Lorna Glennie Zone B: Aileen Larkin (Captain)—Sheila White & Hugh Bennett-White—Lis Smidt/ The Old Ottawa East Commu- The submission Brent & Jonas McLean—Dan & Chantal Boulet—Larry & Bernita Capstick—Don nity Association Fall Membership & Carole-Anne Pease—Susan O’Reilly—Claire Gillespie/Ian MacLeod—Dorothy Shigeishi—John McCauley Campaign starts this month. Benefit Zone C: Don Fugler (Captain)—Connie Acelvari—Vicki Davis—Paul Goodkey— deadline for the Lori & Justin Gandy—Bruce, Kathleen, Kaithlyn & Meghan Lowe—Janice Neelands from the annual deal of the year - & Greg Danylchenko—Theresa Wallace—Judy Delaute—Janet Barnes Zone D: Helen Lowe (Captain)—Best family—Michelle Palidwor—Krystina & $3 to join. This deal is not for each ‘Thanksgiving‘ (fall) James Gibson—Joanne Heffernan & JP Spessot—Fred Simpson—Ella Abell, person but for each household! Miranda, Selina & Lorenzo—Margaret Dunn Zone E: Wnedy McRae (Captian)—Louise Elleiot & Paul Vieira—Mathew & Please welcome the canvassers, issue is Ben Macdonald-Dale—Mary & Ruaishri O’Donnell—Mark Wigmore—Anna Doucet—Julia & Brian Donahue—Kim Farrall—Camden McKimm—Marc pay $3, get a membership card and Anthony Bruno—Kathy Way & Chris Carter support your community associa- September 2, 2011 Zone F: John & Heather Jarett—Roger Bilodeau—Nanay MacDonald—Juan Renart—Ian & Barbara Kirk—Krystoffer Fetzko—Henk Vanderhorst—Mike Taylor tion. If you live north of the Queen- and the Zone G: Jodi Foster (Captian)—Scott Mellon—Barbara Hicks sway - do enquire about helping High school Volunteers should submit their papers for signature to Judy Delaute, 40 Bower St. Tel. 613-567-1861, [email protected]. with your block or street. Phone ‘Holiday’ issue is Submission deadlines for Mainstreeter Newspaper Inc., 2011 Barbara Hicks at 613-236-3275 or ‘Thanksgiving’ (fall) issue: September 2, 2011, ‘Holiday’ issue: October 17, 2011 Heather Jarrett at 613-594-0182. October 17, 2011 . colour page 6 JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011 Building a Better Community

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Authorized by the Ottawa Centre PLA JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011 7 Provincial Election 2011 Specific to Old Ottawa East, Naidoo stated his op- Anil Naidoo, NDP position to the current Lansdowne Park development proposal. BY PHIL LEgAuLT “We’re not against having professional sports Anil Naidoo, although of Indian ancestry, was in the city,” he said. “The problem is when you be- born in Durban, on the east coast of South Africa. He gin with a process that is not open and accountable, immigrated with his family to rural, northern Alberta you’re going to get problems at the other end of it. in the 1960s. The root of democracy is that we have these open and “The baby boom had really stressed the (Canadi- accountable processes and everyone can feel good an) education system, especially in isolated parts of at the end. We failed at the beginning and it’s really the country,” Naidoo said recently. “They put a call hard to look at the end process.” out to the Commonwealth – ‘Send us your teachers’. Naidoo is in favour of a Rideau Canal midtown My parents were teachers and they got a very remote footbridge and feels that connecting neighbourhoods posting five hours north of Edmonton.” is a key element of the proposal. Naidoo was quickly immersed in Canadian cul- “For me, anytime we can connect communities, ture, landing in a small Alberta community of 50 it’s a positive thing,” he said. “The people who live people. there certainly need to have to have a good process “I grew up skating on outdoor rinks,” he said. where they are able to have their voices heard. I cer- “Shovelled the ice yourself before you got a chance tainly support more connecting. We’ve seen good to skate. The curling rink was the centre of the com- things with the other footbridge (Corkstown). I think munity.” Canadians is a national and grassroots organiza- that the more people can walk and bike, I think that He later trained with the Calgary Highlanders re- tion that has chapters across the country. We work we’re a healthier society.” serve unit, worked on oil rigs, and studied History bottom-up.” Naidoo empathizes with the transportation issues and Development Studies at the University of Cal- The provincial election in October will be affecting Old Ottawa East, and addressed them in a gary. Naidoo then worked in Edmonton as an ad- Naidoo’s first personal foray in pursuit of a public- broader context. vocate and addictions counsellor for the Inner City ly-elected position. He will be running for Ottawa- “I think we have to look at reducing (traffic), to Advocacy Network and Our House Addictions Re- Centre MPP. get people out of their cars,” he said. “What we’re covery Centre. “Public service is the core motivation for me, doing by not having a comprehensive (city-wide) Arriving in Ottawa in 2000, he joined then-NDP community service, giving back. And also recogniz- traffic plan, we’re inviting problems. And the way we MP Judy Wasylycia-Leis in her fight for the public ing that there has to be a change in how we come usually solve problems is to throw money at them - health care system. Naidoo held a research and com- together,” he said. “My values and the values of the let’s widen the road. That will split our communities. munications position with the House of Commons, NDP are in alignment. I’ve always lived by express- That actually doesn’t give you the feeling of wanting working as legislative officer. ing my values through my work and this would be no to be out there walking.” Today, Naidoo, 48, is the coordinator of the Blue different. Naidoo and his wife Leanna Haythorne live in Planet Project, a Council of Canadians program led “My hope is that I can promote a vision that ben- Ottawa Centre on Elm Street. Their son Rohin, 9, and by Maude Barlow. Blue Planet Project’s goal is to se- efits all the citizens of Ottawa Centre,” said Naidoo, daughter Anika, 6, were born in Ottawa. cure water as a human right and to protect fresh water adding that the main challenges will be creating af- from the threats of trade and privatization. fordable housing, investment in communities, future Website: http://www.anilnaidoondp.ca/ “It’s a gift to be able to do the work (with Blue employment opportunities for Ontarians and im- Twitter: anilnaidooNDP Planet Project),” Naidoo said. “The Council of provements to the health care system. Facebook:http://www.facebook.com/Anil NaidooNDP

for the City of Ottawa. “Public health decisions Yasir Naqvi, Liberal should be based on good science, not politics,” Naqvi says. Before the board was established, Ottawa City BY NICKO DusCHEsNE Council was responsible for those health decisions. Yasir Naqvi, MPP for Ottawa Centre, genuinely Locally, Naqvi was happy to help save the enjoys his work. His job is “to be the voice, the Sunnyside Public Library from closing. Once slated advocate for the community”. This view leads him for demolition, the newly renovated library has been to feel the accomplishment of political success, and open to the public for almost a year. challenges him to learn more about his community. When asked about the upcoming provincial Judging by his enthusiasm, he wants to continue this election, Naqvi doesn’t seem worried by the results work with another term. of the Liberal Party in the past national election, Naqvi was born and grew up in Pakistan. He citing the party’s strong record over the last few moved to Canada in 1988 with his parents and years as the province emerged from the economic siblings. He was 15 years old. The son of a former recession. The Liberal Party also approved and political prisoner, Naqvi says that “working for your has begun implementing full-day kindergarten for community was instilled in me as a matter of civic schools across Ontario. Many schools have already duty” by his parents. After settling in, and completing been switched over, though Lady Evelyn Alternative high school in Niagara Falls, Naqvi attended School will have to wait until the fall of 2012 before McMaster University in Hamilton. Studying law at the policy reaches its classrooms. the University of Ottawa brought him here, and he Naqvi focused on what he could do if he wins re- stayed. on doors,” he explains in his Westboro office. During election in the upcoming term. He talked of trying When he was elected for the Liberal Party in 2007, the summer months he routinely sets up tables at to limit any sort of expansion to the Queensway it was the first time Naqvi sought election. Volunteer festivals or other events throughout the city, including in the downtown core. Though there will be some work at the Ottawa Food Bank and the Centretown the Main Farmer’s Market. enhancement to the on-ramp at Lees Avenue, Naqvi Community Health Centre had inspired him to seek During his first term, Naqvi was a staunch supporter said that there will be “very robust consultation… so public office, where he hoped his commitment to of the light rail program for downtown Ottawa, and that we don’t increase any traffic flows and to make “liberal, progressive values” would help his local he is pleased that people visiting downtown “will be sure it is safe”. He said he wished to continue talks community. able to do so in a sustainable fashion”. The Ontario with St. Paul University regarding the establishment The campaigning in 2007 gave Naqvi a greater government has already pledged $600 million in of a Community Energy Co-op for Old Ottawa East. understanding of the local community, and he funding for the project. The provincial election takes place on October 3. has stayed committed to being an accessible and Naqvi was also pleased with his work in Take advantage of your right to vote. approachable public official. “I will not stop knocking establishing an Independent Board of Public Health 8 JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011 Provincial Election 2011 kevin O’Donnell, green Party BY PHIL LEgAuLT Ottawa native Kevin O’Donnell grew up in OMB, a reformed OMB, or Ontario Superior Court. Ottawa South’s Elmvale Acres neighbourhood, the We’re going to call for reforming OMB in many area his parents still call home. He attended grade ways, but also specifically reinstating the ability for school there and graduated from St. Patrick’s High non-expert testimony.” School. In Old Ottawa East, O’Donnell has been involved Most likely influenced by the nearby Museum with the Lansdowne Park development issue since the of Science and Technology, O’Donnell studied City of Ottawa cancelled the design consultation. Computer Science at the University of Waterloo in “Myself and James O’Grady, who ran municipally Kitchener, Ont. in Knoxdale (-Merivale ward), we started the Heading into the workforce in 1996, at the height Letsgetitright.ca website that is now the main focal of the dot-com era, O’Donnell took a job in his point online for the Friends of Lansdowne,” he said. field in Vancouver. He remained on the West Coast O’Donnell’s concern regarding the Ottawa Sports for almost four years. Not wanting to be the distant and Entertainment Group’s (OSEG) plan is related to uncle, he returned when his Ottawa-based siblings the process of development. began having children. “We can’t know (if OSEG’s plan is the best),” he The 35-year old continues to work in computer said. “It may be revenue neutral. But is it the best science and is currently on contract with Bell value we could have gotten? And we can’t know Canada. He is also a consultant for past clients and that without an open competition. Only then would employers. OSEG’s numbers have had something to be contrasted The fall provincial election will be O’Donnell’s first to. I could stomach the current plan if they won in an experience as a candidate, although he worked with O’Donnell sees the upcoming provincial election open and fair transparent process.” Jen Hunter, the Green Party’s Ottawa-Centre federal as an event that should not be compared to the recent O’Donnell is in favour of the city’s Rideau Canal candidate during the 2008 and 2011 elections. federal election. midtown footbridge proposal. “Her first campaign in 2008 is when I got heavily “The federal NDP surge was instigated by a “Old Ottawa East being better connected to the involved,” said O’Donnell. “I stayed on with the Quebec NDP surge, which simply cannot happen in Glebe makes (sense),” he said. “If there’s a bridge Green Party locally. I became president of the riding Ontario,” he said. “There are just too many variables and you could bike or walk, the probability of those association both provincially and federally. So last to predict.” trips goes up.” spring is when I turned my attention to the Ontario As to facing an incumbent in Ottawa-Centre, O’Donnell points to the success of the Corkstown election.” O’Donnell acknowledges that Liberal Yasir Naqvi footbridge as an example, noting that more people The Green Party has always been O’Donnell’s has the ability to work full-time during the summer, are moving through the area on bike and on foot. party of choice since he first stepped in the ballot going from event to event. O’Donnell links Main Street’s high-volume booth. “That’s the normal challenge. That’s expected,” traffic woes to the greater transportation issues for “I needed to pick who I was going to vote for,” O’Donnell said. “I’ll be taking all of September off, the region. explained O’Donnell. “I read the Green Party key so I’ll be working full-time during the campaign. I “More roads don’t fix congestion, they just put values, more than a particular policy item of the day. think I’m well placed, having been nominated last more cars on and then you have the same level of When I read them from top to bottom, every single fall, and I’ve had my ear to the ground on the local congestion as you did before,” he said. “Ottawa - one of them resonated with me in a very real way – issues for a long time.” and this is where the province should be stepping in social justice, taking care of people, being fair. O’Donnell explains that he will spend time during to help - should be building transit so that the roads “The Green Party has a unique stance on that where the campaign promoting good government. we do have are liveable. We don’t have massive fair includes everyone who is on the planet today and “I sponsored a motion at our AGM for open data,” highways through residential areas and we still have fair to those who aren’t here yet,” he added. “We have he said. “It puts data that the public already owns effective ways to get around.” to be fair to them or else it’s not sustainable.” into the hands of the public. But the value I see is O’Donnell makes his home in Westboro, near O’Donnell also believes in the party’s fiscal its pure transparency to government to get excellent Kirkwood and Claire. He has a five-year old daughter, conservatism, because it feeds into the sustainability accountability.” Olivia. cycle. Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) reform is another “If we’re not operating our economy in a way important issue to O’Donnell. 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how did Ottawa-Centre vote in 2007? Conservative Party BY NICKO DuCHEsNE As we approach the Oct. 6 date for the upcoming provincial election, let’s take a look back at the voting results from the riding of Ottawa Centre over the last three votes. This has consistently been a well-contested area between the Liberals and New Democratic Party though a Liberal candidate has held the MPP position for the last three terms. As Mainstreeter went to print, Voting numbers have been on the rise. Robert Dekker was nominated as % Voted Liberal NDP PC green the Conservative candidate - please 1999 45.6 38.9 22.3 34.7 2.8 see our Web Extras section at www. 2003 47.7 45.2 22.2 22.2 8.0 mainstreeter.ca for his profile. 2007 56.0 37.1 30.2 17.5 11.6 JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011 9

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Welcome to the neighbourhood! 10 JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011 business beat PS Personal Training BY RON ROsE to exercise outdoors if desired. There are men’s and at the front of the reception area for clients’ use. More and more people are turning to personal ladies’ washrooms and changing rooms, and Pedja Pedja is very grateful to the people of Ottawa East trainers in their pursuit of fitness, or to help them stressed that there was a mirror in the ladies’ changing for showing such great support. Lots of people have reach a particular fitness goal. PS Personal Training room. There is a separate consultation room and a dropped by to chat, and many residents have joined. brings that service to Old Ottawa East. Business Beat reception area. Since education is an important part He invites all Mainstreeter readers to drop by and stopped by the new facility at 101-A Main St, and of fitness, there are plans to establish a small library view the facility. spoke with Predrag (Pedja) Stojnic, the President, and Co-owner Pete Aronis about the services offered. I was told that the main distinction between personal trainers and a fitness gym is the personal service. Training is usually offered on a one-to-one basis, and there are seldom more than 6 people in the facility at any one time, including the trainers. “Many people are put off by large gyms, by the complicated machines and sometimes by the more confident, more toned people”, Pedja explained, so he stresses the informal atmosphere of his facility. “There is no stress, and no waiting for machines. People can even bring their own music if they wish”. Pedja has 11 years’ experience as a personal trainer, both in Europe and Canada. He focuses on general fitness, and helping clients meet weight loss or fitness goals. Pete comes from Greece, and has more than ten years experience as a personal trainer. He focuses on boxing and athletics, and a small corner of the facility is set aside for boxing lessons. The training or fitness program begins with a full physical assessment and a discussion of a client’s goals. A customized training program is then created for each client. The program usually starts with a focus on the body’s core, before moving on to other aspects of strength or fitness training. “First we fix the frame, then we work on the engine”, Pedja explained. “Its no use meeting a weight loss goal if you haven’t changed the habits that caused you to gain weight in the first place, and it takes a minimum of 6 months to change those habits”, according to Pete. Consequently, clients are expected to make a major commitment the their fitness. They are expected to sign up for a 6-12 month program, and agree to 2-3 hour-long sessions per week. Pedja stressed that they have among the lowest rates in Ottawa for one-to- one training. The training area is quite large, with lots of room for various apparatus and machines. The space is air PHOTO: RON ROsE conditioned, and features a garage door that can be Personal trainers Pedja Stojnic (on Right) and Pete Aronis infront of their new studio, PS Personal Training, recently opened at 101A Main St . opened to allow fresh air, and provide the opportunity

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www.twitter.com/mainstreeterOTT July-august 2011 Mainstreeter juillet-août 2011 11 Around the Neighbourhood Neighbourhood Watch in Old Ottawa East BY Phil Legault neighbours. You’re becoming more comfortable. It ship is an essential component. Now we’re monitor- It can be said that Neighbourhood Watch is one strengthens the community.” ing. We’re tracking. We’re in communication with the the original social networks. Old Ottawa East resi- Hoang noted that once people take ownership be- coordinators.” dent Richard Deadman is reviving the program in his yond their property line and begin to take ownership Neighbourhood Watch allows the community to neighbourhood the old fashion way and with current of their communities, the community benefits. “Resi- build relationships with the police. “We can engage communications tools. dents need to understand that they are so much more the public. We can build that trust. We can build those Deadman has lived 19 years in the Old Ottawa effective in crime prevention than any police officer long lasting relationships,” noted Hoang. “So that East neighbourhood bordered by Main Street to the can be. Police officers are a tool. We are an excellent anyone who moves into a neighbourhood knows this west, the Rideau River to the east, Lees Avenue to the tool to fix some of your problems, and we’re a hor- is their police officer. If you need anything, you go north and the Sisters of the Sacred Heart convent and rible tool to fix some of your other problems. to them, you don’t hesitate. They’re going to listen the Oblate Fathers monastery to the south. “As a community officer we focus primarily on to you.” “I joined Neighbourhood Watch 19 years ago when crime prevention and community engagement,” said OPS has noted that in terms of crime prevention someone else was running it,” said Deadman, who Hoang. “Policing is traditionally reactive – when in neighbourhoods, neighbours are the best means of now serving as coordinator of his area’s program. something happens your officers respond and deal preventing crimes in their own community. “Through no fault of my own I ended up holding the with it that way. In terms of a business standpoint, I “Police officers are human beings,” said Hoang. rains on it. I’m updating the contact list using more think most people would agree that they would rather “When they drive down a street in the middle of the modern communications techniques than we had 19 prevent something from happening than wait until it night, they have no concept and no idea what cars be- years ago.” happens and respond to it.” long and which doesn’t belong. But your neighbours Deadman has recently email over 130 area resi- As Deadman continues to look to his neighbours, – the more they interact with each other and the more dents and has also turned to Facebook to reconnect there are challenges. “What I find is there’s a lot of they communicate and understand and take pride in with neighbours and get the program more active interest. But as with most volunteer organizations the own neighbourhood – they know exactly what car again. there’s lots of interest if someone else will do it. It’s doesn’t belong.” “These kinds of organization need to be reinvigo- a matter of trying of putting the tools in place to en- Community engagement is coming slowly for rated,” added Deadman. “’People need to be remind- able the people to get involved in a way that it doesn’t Deadman and his neighbours, but he continues to see ed of what they’re to do, who they’re to call. They overwhelm them.” great value in the program. “We’re getting some new need to have a constant refreshing, and we’re overdue Hoang and the Ottawa Police Services are there people involved. Also, there are people moving into for that.” to assist the likes of Deadman and Neighbourhood the neighbourhood who are not on our list, so we have Cst. Khoa Hoang, Ottawa Police Service’s com- Watch programs. The OPS recently did its own reviv- to update it and tell them how it works. Any type of munity coordinator for the area’s Neighbourhood ing. organization like Neighbourhood Watch is only as Watch programs, adds to Deadman’s view. “The idea was great – let’s encourage residents to valuable as people’s participation in it.” “Neighbourhood Watch breaks us out of this trend get in contact with each other, keep each other safe, http://www.ottawapolice.ca/en/CrimePrevention/ (social isolation) that we’re going in and structural- take ownership of their community beyond their NeighbourhoodWatch/index.aspx izes a process for meeting each other, exposing op- property line,” said Hoang. “We failed to continue portunities to engage in communications, and engage the nurturing of that partnership between the police http://www.facebook.com/pages/ in positive interaction with your neighbours,” said and community. Things changed last year when we Ottawa-EvelynSpringhurst-Neighbourhood- Cst. Hoang. “Now you’re actually meeting your came on board. 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Strathcona Legion invites local residents to grand reopening Sept. 17th.

BY LARRY DOSHEN The last issue of the Mainstreeter told how the Strathcona Legion was in the process of selling its premises in Old Ottawa East and renting a new, more suitable facility. That process is now complete. On July 15, the grand, old - though somewhat tired - building at 99 Greenfield Ave. was turned over to AMBA Consulting Ltd. and the Legion leased new premises at 1940 Bank St. The new location is in a small mall with plenty of parking available and several bus routes running past the door. It overcomes several of the Greenfield site’s major limitations. Renovations of the rented location were completed over the summer. These included installation of a modern kitchen and a more comfortable lounge area. As well there is a large hall that enables the branch to hold social functions, something impossible at the old location. The hall thus provides a community resource – a place that groups and individuals can use for functions and social events. With the renovations now complete the branch is reopening with a bang on Saturday, Sept. 17 at 11 a.m. Representatives of the federal, provincial and municipal governments have been invited along with Legion District Photo: Larry Doshen and Zone commanders and members from other Legion branches. Bank Street entrance to the new Strathcona Legion - at the back of the building on the left . The opening will be conducted in accordance with Legion ritual including a parade, blessing, speeches and ribbon cutting. Following Remembrance ceremony at the Brantwood Gates in November and will be the ceremony, the branch will host an open house for the rest of the day with distributing poppies in Old Ottawa East during Remembrance week. entertainment, refreshments, and information about the Legion and Strathcona We will continue to keep you informed of Strathcona happenings through the Branch. Everyone in the community is invited. Mainstreeter. We hope you will visit us at our open house on Sept. 17 or at any While Strathcona Branch is no longer physically located in Old Ottawa time. Perhaps you would also consider becoming a member of Strathcona Branch East, our hearts and thoughts have not departed. We will continue to hold our and the Legion, one of Canada’s premier service organizations. 12 JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011

Around the Neighbourhood The big Screen under the Stars BY HOWARD WAsERMAN Another Main Event, another successful movie showing in Springhurst Park for the Old Ottawa East community. As part of the annual fun-filled weekend, residents of the area were treated to an outdoor viewing of the 2010 Academy Award-winning, “The King’s Speech.” With support from the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre/88 Main St., everyone had an enjoyable evening. The weather held steady with temperatures in the low 20s. As the start time of 9 p.m. neared, people assembled in the spacious community park. They brought blankets and chairs and distributed popcorn and other snacks. Staff and friends of the SHCHC/88 Main St. served popsicles. When mosquitoes began to appear they passed around bug spray. Lees apartment resident John Inglis summarized the atmosphere perfectly. “You can’t beat it,” he said. “Great price (free!), perfect location, all with the feel of your typical movie experience. What’s not to like?” Inglis and his girlfriend were just two of about

100 people to take in the event, a popular staple of PHOTO: JOsEPH ZEBROWsKI the Main Event weekend. As the closing credits filled the screen, community members wondered about the next outdoor movie night. The staff of 88 Main St., as well as the organizers of the Main Event, wish to thank all those who attended and look forward to next year’s big event.

Friends Thilo, Yvonne, Yvonne, and Louk decided on a dinner and a movie in Old Ottawa East to celebrate their annual return from Spain . PHOTO: JOsEPH ZEBROWsKI

Sponsors get First Look at brantwood Park Field house During Appreciation Party BY CYNTHIA gRANT Sponsors and contributors to the Brantwood Park field house revitalization got their first look at the newly renovated space at the end of May. The Community Activities Group (CAG) hosted two appreciation parties to recognize and thank those who contributed time, money or volunteer hours to the recent renovation. During the gatherings, representatives from the City of Ottawa and the Sandy Hill Community Health Centre joined other contributors and local politicians to get a feel for the rejuvenated building. “We wanted to show our appreciation to all our sponsors and we wanted to do that in the space that they helped create,” said Carol Workun, executive director of CAG. “It was important that everyone get a chance to see how far we have come.” Partygoers were also treated to the unveiling of local art work that will be displayed in the field house. “We are so grateful to Scott Kish (via Mark Simonson of Kinemedics) for the wall mural, Cynthia Tremills for donating her painting of a sunset and to Bess Fraser who created and designed our donor recognition Welcome to the neighbourhood! posters,” said Claire Farid, chair of CAG. “This beautiful artwork brightens up the space and it is so fitting that we are able to showcase community artists in this community building.” The field house is offering expanded programming this fall. Check out what CAG has to offer and don’t forget to register (www.ottawaeastCAG. ca) beginning on September 7, 2011 at 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/mainstreeter newspaper colour page JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011 13

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Around the Neighbourhood Immaculata Hits the Ground Running BY SUSIE KRUZLICS Walters, a winner numerous times in the Silver Birch, parents and staff have run to support breast cancer Students, teachers and support staff are expect- Red Maple and White Pine categories for the Ontario research, education, diagnosis and treatment. ed to walk through the doors of Immaculata High Library Association book awards will stop by on Last year’s team of 110 members won high school School on Tuesday, Sept. 6 smiling, refreshed and Tuesday, Oct. 25. More information on the OLA honours by raising more than $33,000. We are hoping sun-tanned! awards can be found at: www.accessola.com. to recruit more people to this dynamic, determined Morning announcements on the first day might Immaculata has been a well-known supporter of team. Walkers and runners hoping to receive a team congratulate the boys football team on their dedica- cancer research through its participation in commu- t-shirt must register online by Thursday, Sept. 15, so tion to their first week of practice. A misprint? No. nity events. We will hold our 20th annual Terry Fox that the school can order the proper size of t-shirt. Immaculata Saints will have kicked off tryouts and Run/Walk in support of Cancer Research on Friday, For further information, please call teacher-librarian practices before the start of school. Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. The route takes more than 1,000 Darlene Charron at 613-237-2001 ext. 2025. Needless to say, our jocks are never criticized for Grade 7-12 students along the canal and through the The 5km Walk/Run takes place Sunday, Oct. 2 in lack of commitment to their sport. neighborhoods of Old Ottawa South. Immaculata front of the Canadian War Museum. Check out our Boys soccer, girls basketball and boys volleyball has raised $180,573.06 since the first event in 1992. school team page and register at: www.tinyurl.com/ are expected to closely trail the football team with Come out and cheer them on, or join in. Immaculata2011. scheduled tryouts. Our school hits the ground, field, The Terry Fox run will be the first of three ma- Immaculata is also continuing to pursue eco- pitch or court running, hitting, jumping, kicking, jor cancer fundraiser events Immaculata participates friendly initiatives aimed at a more sustainable en- throwing and bumping. in this year. Bear Hug 4 will take place again in the vironment. Students are expected to begin tending In other extra-curricular news, students will be spring. Catholic high school students from across the the food bank garden, an initiative piloted by Mrs. treated to two author visits during the opening months school board will be shuttled to the Rideau Canal and Valerie Vansickle, in the first week of school. We will of the school year. ‘bear hug’ around the canal section north of the Pre- be harvesting for the first time next spring. Richard Scarsbrook, the 2011 White Pine nomi- toria Bridge. Stay tuned for all the fabulous events Mac plans to nee and winner for his book, The Monkeyface Registrations for the CIBC Run for the Cure have cook up this year. Chronicles, will visit on Wednesday, Sept. 14. Eric begun as well. Since 1996, Immaculata’s students,

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Old Town Hall, 61 Main Street In-person registration will be available at the Old Wait lists: If the course you wish to register for Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 1:00 - 9:00 p.m., Town Hall on Thursday, September 1, 2011 from 1:00 to is full, please email [email protected] or call Friday 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Tel: 613-564-1078 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 – 9:00 p.m., then during regular office the Old Town Hall to have your name added to the Brantwood Park field house hours from Tuesday, September 6. With in-person wait list. You will only be contacted if a spot 39 Onslow Crescent, Tel: 613-230-0076 registration we accept correct change, Visa, MasterCard, becomes available. and personal cheques. [email protected] , www.ottawaeastcag.ca All outdoor programs will Weather Policy: run rain or shine. Programs will be cancelled in the All programs at the Old Town Hall unless otherwise event of a thunderstorm. Make-up classes will be stated. Additional information: Financial assistance is available to Old Ottawa East residents; please apply in offered if possible. Refunds are not offered for classes cancelled due to weather. begins at 9:00 p.m. person. Please register early. Courses that do not achieve Online registration To find out if your program is cancelled due to Wednesday, August 31, and is ongoing until classes are minimum registration numbers one week before they start weather, please call the Old Town Hall or check full. With online registration, we accept Visa or will be cancelled. the CAG website. MasterCard. 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Saturday 9:30 – 11:15 p.m. $100 Monday, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m., NovemberKinder Discovery 19 (3 – 6 years) $55Crescent. first child, siblings $40. Siblings under 12 months of age are free. Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission FREE adoption5 – 7 years: Playgroup & Potluck (5 – 10 years) KinderIs your child Discovery curious (3 about – 6 years) the world around them? Let us help them discover Vendors:the magic tables and wonderare available of science! for rent Children to artists willselling be theirled through own work a series for $25 of adoptionAoctober playgroup 29 Playgroup & for November children & Potluck and5 parents (5 – 10 brought years) together through adoption. The Is your child curious about the world around them? Let us help them discover perscientific table. Registrationadventures that is inwill person change at thewith Old the Town seasons. Hall, or online at AformatSaturday playgroup is 1:00casual, for – 3:00 childrenoffering p.m. fun and for parents children brought and a together chance throughfor parents adoption. to connect The the magic and wonder of science! Children will be led through a series of www.ottawaeastCAG.ca.At Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. formatwith8 – 11 other years:is casual, families. offering Activities fun are for organized children andby program a chance participants for parents with to connectsupport scientific adventures that will change with the seasons. of a playgroup coordinator. A potluck supper is part of the fun; each family brings Atseptember Brantwood 29 Park– December field house, 1 (10 39 weeks) Onslow Crescent. withNovember other families. 19 & 26 Activities are organized by program participants with support gingerbread house ofaSaturday simple a playgroup and1:00 nutritious –coordinator. 3:00 p.m. food A item potluck to be supper shared. is part of the fun; each family brings $67 septemberThursday 1:15 29 – 3:00December p.m. 1 (10 weeks) $125 At Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. Spend the afternoon up to your elbows in candy, royal icing and gingerbread. a simple and nutritious food item to be shared. AllThursday building 1:15 supplies – 3:00 included,p.m. including a delicious, homemade gingerbread $125 AtseptemberYoUTh Brantwood 18, NIghTsPark october field 16,house, November 39 Onslow 20, andCrescent. December 18 International explorer (3 – 6 years) Sunday 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. $20 per child cookieChildren’s dough natural – baked curiosity and ready and desireto assemble to learn according about the to worldyour ow aroundn artistic them september 18, october 16, November 20, and December 18 inspiration.International explorer (3 – 6 years) Tie Dye Silk Scarf Workshop (11 – 14 years) will be encouraged in this dynamic new program. Preschoolers will participate Sunday 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. $20 per child AtChildren’s Brantwood natural Park curiosity field house, and desire39 Onslow to learn Crescent. about the world around them musicThis is Togethera two-hour (0 workshop – 4 years) in which participants will make a tie-dyed silk scarf. in international music and dance, Spanish and French through songs, games Decemberwill be encouraged 17 in this dynamic new program. Preschoolers will participate JoinAt Brantwood our experienced Park field instructor house, as 39 she Onslow leads youCrescent. through a hands-on, interactive and rhymes, try a little yoga, and learn some international art and cooking music Together (0 – 4 years) Saturday,in international 1:00 – music 3:00 p.m. and dance, Spanish and French through songs,$25 per games house Joinexplorationseptember our experienced 30 of the joy instructor of music. as Theshe leads kids shake,you through rattle a and hands-on, roll, all interactive the while andprojects. rhymes, try a little yoga, and learn some international art and cooking explorationlearningFriday 7:00 basic – of 9:00 music the p.m. joy competence. of music. TheParticipants kids shake, receive rattle two and CDs, roll, a songbook all the while$30 and projects.At Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. learninga DVD about basic children’smusic competence. musical development Participants receive two CDs, a songbook and Atseptember Brantwood 29 Park– December field house, 1 (10 39 weeks) Onslow Crescent. september 20 – November 24 (10 weeks) aDUlThursdayT 9:30 geNeral – 11:15 a.m. INTeresT $100 aBoys DVD Night! about (8 children’s – 14 years) musical development learnseptember to play 29 Bridge – December 1 (10 weeks) septemberTuesdayThe boys 10:00 are 20 back – November10:45 in town a.m. – OR,24 and (10 11:00 they’re weeks) a.m. heading – 11:45 to a.m. the park for sports, games, Thursday 9:30 – 11:15 a.m. $100 Thursday 10:30 – 11:15 a.m. Come join us for excellent instruction and wonderful company. You don’t need Tuesdaytable tennis, 10:00 foosball, – 10:45 and a.m. a wholeOR, 11:00 lot more! a.m. – 11:45 a.m. a partner to register - just come ready to learn and enjoy. For the beginner bridge ThursdayseptemberAt Brantwood 10:30 24 Park – 11:15 December field a.m. house, 17 39 (10 Onslow weeks) Crescent., no program October 8, 22 or chIDreN’s sPorTs November 19 player, or for the person who needs a refresher. Coffee and tea included. septemberoctober 7 – 24December – December 9 (10 weeks) 17 (10 weeks), no program October 8, 22 or AtchIDreN’s Brantwood Park field sPorTs house, 39 Onslow Crescent. NovemberSaturdayFriday 6:00 10:30 19 – 7:30 – 11:30 p.m. a.m.(8 – 11 years) Junior fun and games in the Park (3 – 5 years) $140 for adult and one child; siblings over 8 months of age are $65 per child. october 3 – November 28 (8 weeks), no program October 10 SaturdayFriday 7:30 10:30 – 9:30 – 11:30 p.m. a.m.(11 – 14 years) $60 JuniorYour energetic fun and preschooler games in willthe Parklove to(3 run– 5 aroundyears) and try new active games in Siblings under 8 months of age are not required to register and are free. Monday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $80 $140 for adult and one child; siblings over 8 months of age are $65 per child. Yourthis program. energetic All preschooler that is required will loveis a pair to run of running around shoesand try and new lots active of enthusiasm. games in In Brantwood Park, 39 Onslow Crescent, meet at the field house. SiblingsGirls Night! under (8 8 – months 14 years) of age are not required to register and are free. sambathis program. ottawa All Beginner that is required course is a pair of running shoes and lots of enthusiasm. music Together Big Kids (5 – 7 years) september 10 – october 15 (6 weeks) Ditch your brother and your guy friends and join the girls when they take over LearnIn Brantwood to play Park, samba 39 Onslow and Brazilian Crescent, percussion meet at the rhythms field house. in an introductory musicThisthe field class Together house. continues Big Kids the (5 natural – 7 years) development of children as music-makers, Saturday 12:30 – 1:30 p.m $42 with conducting, solo and ensemble experiences, improvisation, movement, drummingseptember course 10 – october for people 15 of (6 all weeks) abilities. We supply the instruments. ThisAt Brantwood class continues Park field the house, natural 39 developmentOnslow Crescent. of children as music-makers, septemberSaturday 12:30 25 – – November 1:30 p.m 13 (7 weeks) $42 , no program October 9 and music-reading readiness. Previous participation in Music Together is not a soccer in the Park (4 – 6 years) withoctober conducting, 6 – December solo and8 (10 ensemble weeks) experiences, improvisation, movement, Sunday 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. $87 andrequirement.Thursday music-reading 6:00 Participants – 7:30 readiness. p.m. receive (8 – Previous 11 two years) CDs, participation a songbook, in Music and weekly Together home is notplay a Children will enjoy a fun warm- pages. soccer in the Park (4 – 6 years) requirement.Thursday 7:30 Participants – 9:30 p.m. receive (11 – 14 two years) CDs, a songbook, and weekly home $60 play sambaChildrenup game ottawa will followed rehearsal enjoy by a fun skills warm- and pages.september 24 – December 17 (10 weeks), no program October 8, 22 or drills and a friendly game of soccer. November 19 Ourup raison game d’etre followed is performances by skills - andloud, fun, and danceable! Samba Ottawa september 24 – December 17 (10 weeks), no program October 8, 22 or rehearsalsdrillsIn Brantwood and are a open friendlyPark, to 39 everyone, Onslow game of Crescent, and soccer. we have a variety of instruments for all. NovemberSaturday 11:30 19 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. meet at the field house. $140, siblings $65 septemberIn Brantwood 11 Park,– December 39 Onslow 18, Crescent,no rehearsal October 9 Saturday 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Sundaymeetseptember at the7:00 field10 – 9:30– octoberhouse. p.m. 15 (6 weeks) $5 drop-in fee $140,Try the siblings first $65class for free: “Big Party for Big Kids,” Saturday, September 24, Saturday 10:00 – 11:00 a.m. $42 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Parents must attend this class, no registration required. september 10 – october 15 (6 weeks) Try the first class for free: “Big Party for Big Kids,” Saturday, September 24, learnSaturday to 10:00Knit – 11:00 a.m. $42 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Parents must attend this class, no registration required. Thissoccer is knittingskills (6 101! – 9 Learnyears) the basics so you can get started on the project of your Pumpkin sale dreams.soccerIs your skillschild At Brantwood ready (6 – 9 to years) take Park soccer field tohouse, the next 39 level?Onslow This Crescent. program is for the keen octoberIssoccer your playerchild 1 readywho mightto take be soccer considering to the nextjoining level? a team This or program just wants is for to thedevelop keen BIrThDaYBuy your pumpkins ParTIes and support community Saturday,soccertheir skills player 10:00 through who a.m. mightfun – noon.drills be considering and games. joining a team or just wants to develop $30 BIrThDaYWantprogramming to book a birthday ParTIes and party? events. CAG has lots of theirIn the skills Park through - In fun Brantwood drills and Park, games. 39 Onslow Crescent, meet at the field Wantoptions to for book you! a birthday party? CAG has lots of silkInhouse. the Painting Park Workshop- In Brantwood Park, 39 Onslow Crescent, meet at the field optionsSaturday for you! October 15 Silkhouse.september painting 10 is – creating october art 15 on (6 silkweeks) rather than paper or canvas. This workshop Both the Old Town Hall and the newly revitalized willseptemberSaturday explore 11:00 10techniques –a.m. october – noon. you 15 can (6 applyweeks) to decorative or wearable art (scarves,$42 ties, Brantwood10:00 Park a.m. field – 1:00house p.m.are available for birthday Both the Old Town Hall and the newly revitalized pillowSaturdayIndoor covers) - At11:00 Lady asa.m. wellEvelyn – noon.as Alternativepaint floral School,designs 62 or Evelyn landscapes Ave which can be$42 easily parties, with a variety of options offered from a do-it- Brantwood Park field house are available for birthday framed.IndoorNovember - AtParticipants 3 Lady – December Evelyn will Alternative produce8 (6 weeks) a tie-dyed School, silk62 Evelyn scarf duri Aveng the workshop. yourselfOld Townparty toHall, a full 61 party Main package. Street, andDetails Brantwood online at Park field house, parties, with a variety of options offered from a do-it- septemberNovemberThursday 6:00 317 – –December 7:00 p.m. 8 (6 weeks) $50 www.ottawaeastCAG.ca.39 Onslow Crescent yourself party to a full party package. Details online at Saturday,Thursday 9:006:00 a.m.– 7:00 – 3:00p.m. p.m. $50 $42 www.ottawaeastCAG.ca. more details online at www.ottawaeastcag.ca more details online at www.ottawaeastcag.ca more details online at www.ottawaeastcag.ca JulyMAY-JUNE-august 20112011 MainstreeterMainstreeter jMAI-JUINuillet-août 2011 2011 193 Mainstreeter 3 MAY-JUNE 2011 eVeNTs MAI-JUIN 2011 chIDreN’s arT aND DaNce eVeNTs chIDreN’s arT aND DaNce 55 Plus “Brantwood - a Park for All Ages” children’s Dance (3 – 5 years) Join us for free refreshments and park activities. This is an opportunity to learn So you think your kids can dance? Of course they can! Introduce Join55 Plus us for “Brantwood free refreshments - a Park and for park All activities. Ages” This is an opportunity to learn Sochildren’s you think Dance your (3 – kids5 years) can dance? Of course they can! Introduce all that Brantwood Park has to offer. your child to the wonderful world of dance and creative movement. Join us for free refreshments and park activities. This is an opportunity to learn So you think your kids can dance? Of course they can! Introduce Atall Brantwoodthat Brantwood Park Parkfield has house, to offer. 39 Onslow Crescent. Atyour Brantwood child to Park the field wonderful house, 39 world Onslow of Crescent. dance and creative movement. september 28 November 7 – December 12 (6 weeks) septemberAt Brantwood 28 Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. NovemberAt Brantwood 7 – ParkDecember field house,12 (6 weeks)39 Onslow Crescent. Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. FREE Monday 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. $50 september 28 November 7 – December 12 (6 weeks) Wednesday, 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. FREE Monday 5:45 – 6:30 p.m. $50 KidsCreate Halloween Craft Workshop (4 – 12 years) hip hop (5 – 14 years) Make some spooktacular Halloween crafts with KidsCreate. Come with a par- The word on the street is that this hip hop class is the place to be. If you are a kid MakeKidsCreate some spooktacular Halloween CraftHalloween Workshop crafts with(4 – 12KidsCreate. years) Come with a par- Thehip wordhop (5on –the 14 street years) is that this hip hop class is the place to be. If you are a kid ent or attend on your own. Drop-off available for children aged 6 – 12 but a who wants to learn the latest hip hop moves and groove to the latest tunes, come Make some spooktacular Halloween crafts with KidsCreate. Come with a par- The word on the street is that this hip hop class is the place to be. If you are a kid parentent or isattend welcome on your to stay own. to Drop-offshare the available experience. for Childrenchildren aged 46 and– 12 5 butmay a onwho out! wants to learn the latest hip hop moves and groove to the latest tunes, come participate accompanied by an adult. At Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. participateparent is welcome accompanied to stay by to an share adult. the experience. Children aged 4 and 5 may Aton Brantwoodout! Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. october 22 November 9 – December 14 (6 weeks) participate accompanied by an adult. At Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. Saturday,october 221:00 – 3:00 p.m. $20 WednesdayNovember 95:30 – December – 6:30 p.m. 14 (5 (6 – weeks) 8 years) Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (8 – 11 years) Saturday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $20 WednesdayWednesday 6:305:30 –– 7:306:30 p.m.p.m. (8(5 –– 118 years) years) halloween Parties (5 – 11 years) Wednesday 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. (11 – 14 years) $50 Wednesday 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (8 – 11 years) Comehalloween to the PartiesOld Town (5 –Hall 11 years)in your costume for Halloween fun, music, games, Wednesday 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. (11 – 14 years) $50 andCome prizes. to the Tuck Old shopTown will Hall be in open your from costume 7:00 for to 9:00Halloween p.m. fun, music, games, abstract art experience (5 – 11 years) october 28 Lots of creative fun for children that have abstract art experience, as well as octoberand prizes. 28 Tuck shop will be open from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Lotsabstract of creative art experience fun for children (5 – 11 years) that have abstract art experience, as well as Friday, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. (5 – 8 years) those without. Children will be october 28 Lots of creative fun for children that have abstract art experience, as well as Friday,Friday, 7:005:00 –– 9:006:30 p.m.p.m. (5(9 –– 811 years) years) $7 introducedthose without. to a variety Children of abstractwill be painting techniques and learn how to Friday, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. (9 – 11 years) $7 paintingintroduced techniques to a variety and learn of abstracthow to Winter art sale incorporate texture and collage into painting techniques and learn how to ComeWinter and art enjoy sale the work of local artists; you just might take home something theirincorporate work. texture and collage into you will treasure for many years to come. At Brantwood field house, 39 Onslow youCome will and treasure enjoy thefor manywork ofyears local to artists; come. you just might take home something Attheir Brantwood work. field house, 39 Onslow November 19 Crescent. you will treasure for many years to come. At Brantwood field house, 39 Onslow Saturday,November 10:00 19 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Admission FREE 5Crescent. – 7 years: Vendors: tables are available for rent to artists selling their own work for $25 october 29 & November 5 Vendors:Saturday, tables 10:00 area.m. available – 4:00 p.m. for rent to artists selling their own Admission work for FREE $25 october5 – 7 years: 29 & November 5 per table. Registration is in person at the Old Town Hall, or online at Saturday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Vendors: tables are available for rent to artists selling their own work for $25 october 29 & November 5 www.ottawaeastCAG.ca.per table. Registration is in person at the Old Town Hall, or online at 8Saturday – 11 years: 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. November 19 & 26 www.ottawaeastCAG.ca. November8 – 11 years: 19 & 26 gingerbread house Saturday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $67 November 19 & 26 Spendgingerbread the afternoon house up to your elbows in candy, royal icing and gingerbread. Saturday 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $67 All building supplies included, including a delicious, homemade gingerbread YoUTh NIghTs AllSpend building the afternoon supplies upincluded, to your includingelbows in a candy, delicious, royal homemade icing and gingerbread.gingerbread cookieAll building dough supplies – baked included, and ready including to assemble a delicious, according homemade to your ow gingerbreadn artistic YoUTh NIghTs inspiration. Tie Dye Silk Scarf Workshop (11 – 14 years) cookie dough – baked and ready to assemble according to your own artistic Atinspiration. Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. ThisTie Dye is a two-hourSilk Scarf workshop Workshop in which(11 – 14participants years) will make a tie-dyed silk scarf. DecemberAt Brantwood 17 Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. AtThis Brantwood is a two-hour Park workshop field house, in which 39 Onslow participants Crescent. will make a tie-dyed silk scarf. Saturday,December 1:00 17 – 3:00 p.m. $25 per house septemberAt Brantwood 30 Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. Saturday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $25 per house Fridayseptember 7:00 –30 9:00 p.m. $30 Friday 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. $30 Boys Night! (8 – 14 years) aDUlT geNeral INTeresT Boys Night! (8 – 14 years) learn to play Bridge TheBoys boys Night! are (8back – 14 in years) town – and they’re heading to the park for sports, games, ComeaDUl joinT us geNeralfor excellent instruction INTeresT and wonderful company. You don’t need table tennis, foosball, and a whole lot more! Comelearn join to play us for Bridge excellent instruction and wonderful company. You don’t need tableThe boystennis, are foosball, back in andtown a whole– and they’relot more! heading to the park for sports, games, a partner to register - just come ready to learn and enjoy. For the beginner bridge At Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. Come join us for excellent instruction and wonderful company. You don’t need table tennis, foosball, and a whole lot more! player,a partner or tofor register the person - just who come needs ready a refresher. to learn and Coffee enjoy. and For tea the included. beginner bridge octoberAt Brantwood 7 – December Park field 9 (10house, weeks) 39 Onslow Crescent. At Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. Friday 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (8 – 11 years) Atplayer, Brantwood or for the Park person field who house, needs 39 aOnslow refresher. Crescent. Coffee and tea included. Fridayoctober 6:00 7 – – December 7:30 p.m. (89 (10– 11 weeks) years) october 3 – November 28 (8 weeks), no program October 10 Friday 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (11 – 14 years) $60 At Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. Friday 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. (8 – 11 years) Monday,october 1:003 – November – 3:00 p.m. 28 (8 weeks) , no program October 10 $80 Friday 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (11 – 14 years) $60 Girls Night! (8 – 14 years) Monday, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. $80 Girls Night! (8 – 14 years) samba ottawa Beginner course Ditch your brother and your guy friends and join the girls when they take over Girls Night! (8 – 14 years) Learnsamba to ottawa play sambaBeginner and course Brazilian percussion rhythms in an introductory theDitch field your house. brother and your guy friends and join the girls when they take over drumming course for people of all abilities. We supply the instruments. At Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. drummingLearn to playcourse samba for people and of Brazilian all abilities. percussion We supply rhythms the instruments. in an introductory Atthe Brantwood field house. Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. september 25 – November 13 (7 weeks), no program October 9 october 6 – December 8 (10 weeks) drumming course for people of all abilities. We supply the instruments. At Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. Sundayseptember 4:00 25 – 6:00– November p.m. 13 (7 weeks) , no program October 9 $87 Thursdayoctober 66:00 – December – 7:30 p.m. 8 (10(8 – weeks) 11 years) Thursday 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (11 – 14 years) $60 Sunday 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. $87 ThursdayThursday 7:306:00 –– 9:307:30 p.m.p.m. (11(8 – – 11 14 years) years) $60 samba ottawa rehearsal Thursday 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. (11 – 14 years) $60 Oursamba raison ottawa d’etre rehearsal is performances - loud, fun, and danceable! Samba Ottawa rehearsalsOur raison are d’etre open isto performanceseveryone, and -we loud, have fun, a variety and danceable! of instruments Samba for Ottawaall. septemberrehearsals are 11 open– December to everyone, 18, no and rehearsal we have October a variety 9 of instruments for all. Sundayseptember 7:00 11 – 9:30– December p.m. 18, no rehearsal October 9 $5 drop-in fee Sunday 7:00 – 9:30 p.m. $5 drop-in fee learn to Knit Thislearn is knittingto Knit 101! Learn the basics so you can get started on the project of your Pumpkin sale dreams.This is knitting At Brantwood 101! Learn Park the field basics house, so you 39 canOnslow get startedCrescent. on the project of your octoberdreams. At 1 Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. Pumpkin sale Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – noon. $30 Buy your pumpkins and support community Saturday,october 110:00 a.m. – noon. $30 programmingBuy your pumpkins and events. and support community Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – noon. $30 programming and events. silk Painting Workshop Saturday October 15 Silksilk paintingPainting is Workshop creating art on silk rather than paper or canvas. This workshop 10:00Saturday a.m. October – 1:00 p.m.15 willSilk explorepainting techniques is creating you art can on applysilk rather to decorative than paper or wearableor canvas. art This (scarves, workshop ties, 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. pillowwill explore covers) techniques as well as you paint can floral apply todesigns decorative or landscapes or wearable which art (scarves, can be easily ties, Old Town Hall, 61 Main Street, and Brantwood Park field house, framed.pillow covers) Participants as well will as paintproduce floral a tie-dyed designs silk or landscapesscarf during whichthe workshop. can be easily september 17 39Old Onslow Town Hall, Crescent 61 Main Street, and Brantwood Park field house, septemberframed. Participants 17 will produce a tie-dyed silk scarf during the workshop. Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $42 39 Onslow Crescent september 17 Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. $42

more details online at www.ottawaeastcag.ca more details online at www.ottawaeastcag.ca 204 JulyMAY-JUNE-august 2011 2011 Mainstreeter Mainstreeter j MAI-JUINuillet-août 2011 2011 Introduction to mandarin workshop WorKDaY fITNess Whether you are considering studying the Mandarin language or are just curious about Chinese, this workshop will provide a general introduction to spoken (Mandarin) and written Chinese Are you at home during the day? Working from home or November 17 looking after kids? Do you have trouble fitting in fitness? Thursday, 7:15 – 9:45 p.m. $30 We can help! aDUlT fITNess Our low cost, high quality daytime fitness classes might be just what you are Vinyasa flow Yoga looking for! Join these Re-connect with your mind and body in this active yoga practice. popular classes for just the september 21 – December 7 (12 weeks) fitness boost you need. Wednesday 7:15 – 8:45 p.m. (Beginner/Intermediate) Wednesday 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. (Intermediate) $93 strength and Tone Let us help you build Blue crane Yoga Join Jan Vincent of Blue Crane in the ancient practice of yoga. muscular strength and september 19 – December 5 (11 weeks) no program October 10 endurance by using a Monday 7:15 – 8:45 p.m. (Beginner/Intermediate) variety of equipment. september 24 – December 17 (11 weeks), no program October 8 or Nov. 19 These exercises combined Saturday 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. (Beginner/Intermediate) $132 with stretch will ensure improved flexibility, Pilates mobility and stability as This unique form of exercise is designed to improve the overall strength and well as increased metabolic agility of the body. rate, lean muscle mass and september 20 – December 6 (12 weeks) muscle strength. Tuesday 7:15 – 8:15 p.m. (Beginner/Intermediate) $115 september 14 – The elemental Workout December 16 (14 weeks) Terra Fitness presents this program based on the four elements, Fire, Water, Earth Wednesday OR Friday and Air. This all-in-one workout incorporates cardio, strength, core and flexibility 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. $78 training into a complete full body session. Build strength, balance, stability and power with a workout for each element. Burn calories, increase your metabolism, Fit for Life tone muscles, burn fat, improve posture and feel great! Participants provide their This low-impact aerobics own ball and mat. class is suitable for all At Immaculata High School, 140 Main Street. levels and age groups. You september 28 – November 23 (9 weeks) Wednesday 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. $120 can be assured that there free demonstration class: Wednesday, September 21, 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., will be a strong cardio- equipment will be available. component combined with strength training. Zumba september 13 – December 13 (14 weeks) Ditch the workout and join the party!!! Come join us for Latin-inspired dance Tuesday 8:30 – 9:30 a.m. $78 fitness classes that dancers and non-dancers alike can easily master. september 20 – December 6 (12 weeks) Total Body Conditioning - FREE BABYSITTING!! Tuesday 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. $93 Improve your muscle tone, core strength, flexibility, balance, posture and If this class sells out, an additional class will be scheduled for Thursday your energy levels all day long! Still got kids at home? No excuse, FREE evenings from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. If you wish to join a wait list for this please email [email protected]. BABYSITTING is available for these classes (see below) and babies are welcome to attend the class. recreational Intermediate Volleyball (co-ed) september 12 – December 12 (13 weeks), no program October 10 A great way to practice your volleyball and teamwork skills, exercise and have Monday 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. $73 fun! This is a non-instructional program. At Lady Evelyn Alternative School, 63 Evelyn Avenue. fitness Babysitting (9 months – 6 years) free september 21 – November 30 (11 weeks) Come join our total body conditioning work out and our babysitters will take Wednesdays 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. $62 care of your child/children for FREE! september 12 – December 12 (13 weeks), no program October 10 recreational Basketball Monday 9:15 – 10:15 a.m. Come out and shoot some hoops – it’s a great way to stay in shape and have fun! This is a non-instructional program. FREE, but registration required. Sponsored by Sandy Hill Community Men’s: At Lady Evelyn Alternative School, 63 Evelyn Avenue. Health Centre (SHCHC) september 19 – December 5 (11 weeks), no program October 10 Monday 8:00 - 10:00 p.m. $62 Pilates Co-ed: At Immaculata High School, 140 Main Street. There’s a reason Pilates has become so popular – it works. september 21 – November 30 (11 weeks) september 22 – December 12 (12 weeks) Wednesday 8:00 – 10:00p.m. $62 Thursday 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. (Beginner/Intermediate) $115

Women’s Indoor recreational soccer Urban Poling Participants will learn basic soccer skills such as shielding the ball, controlling the ball with different parts of the foot, dribbling the ball, passing, heading, and Terra Fitness presents Urban Poling, also known as Nordic Walking, which shooting. The skills session will be followed by games with/without goalkeeper. looks a lot like cross-country skiing. Urban Poling involves walking with At Lady Evelyn Alternative School, 63 Evelyn Avenue. specialized urban poles with a rubber boot tip that absorbs vibration for November 3 – December 8 (6 weeks) walking on asphalt, and propels you forward. Weather policy applies. Thursday 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. (beginner) Meet at Brantwood Park field house, 39 Onslow Crescent. Thursday 8:30 – 10:00p.m. (intermediate) $47 september 22 – November 24 (10 weeks) Thursday 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. $134 free demonstration class: Thursday, September 15, 9:00 – 10:00 a.m., poles will be available.

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THANKThe YOU! Main EvEnt2011 The Community Activities Group (CAG) would like to thank Old Ottawa East residents and businesses for their contributions to and continued support of The Main Event.

Thank you to all the crafters Major sponsors: who participated in the craft Saint Paul University sale and to everyone who par- ticipated in the Main Event Caisse populaire Rideau d’Ottawa Garage Sale. Watson’s Pharmacy and Wellness Centre And a very big thank you to The Green Door all the volunteers who gener- ously gave their time, and to Sue Raven Physiotherapy residents and businesses of Royal Oak on the Canal Old Ottawa East for partici- pating in The Main Event Office of Councillor David Chernushenko festivities and showing their P.S. Personal Training community spirit! Thank you also to everyone EntErtainMEnt donatEd by: who participates in CAG Stan Clark’s Capital Swing Band programming. Not only do Dancing in the Street you contribute to a lively and interesting mix of recreation Casey Cearson opportunities in the com- Sue McKee and “Let’s Talk Science” munity, but a portion of your registration fees help fund participants of thE events such as the The Main Event. “political bbQ”: Ottawa City Councillor David Chernushenko, School Board Trustee Rob Campbell, MPP Yasir Naqvi Watermelon provided by Church of the Ascension

springhurst park MoviE night sponsorEd by: Sandy Hill Community Health Centre 22 July-august 2011 Mainstreeter juillet-août 2011 Our Environment Growing Gardeners, Curiosity and Wonder at the Children’s Garden

BY GERI BLINICK Special thanks to the students and teachers Children’s Garden Coordinator at Lady Evelyn (who planted and cared for What an incredible growing season the so many seedlings), to the Main Farmers’ Children’s Garden has seen this year! Market and its farmers and vendors, and to The garden’s fourth summer continues to the many active families and volunteers who be a busy one, with many weekly activities have made this year a great success so far. and weekend events. This summer, more play structures made Playgroups have been a major draw, out of plants were built in the garden. bringing many children, caregivers and The sunflower-morning glory house parents together to plant, dig, sing, read, is well-loved. Kids hide inside and some craft, play and share. Tuesday night garden have been found munching on carrots and parties have been a great way to bring more radishes. The cucumber and bean tunnels, community activity into the garden, with and walls of climbing peas and beans have weekly potlucks, occasional music and also been a source of great fun. always lots to see, learn and do. The Children’s Garden Board would Our workshops have been a great success, like to extend many thanks to the countless with children and families coming from near children, families, individuals, businesses and far to do eco-art for Mother’s Day and and community organizations that have Father’s Day, create habitat for birds and bats, supported the garden over this past drink sunshine tea with fairies, make a garden growing season. Your contributions have mural, learn how to compost with worms, been incredibly generous and very much celebrate the bounty of the season with a appreciated. harvest party for the Food Bank on Aug. 27 Be sure to continue to visit the garden and much more. as we move into the cooler months. The Many thanks to Meera Karunananthan pumpkins in the patch, squashes in the three for her creativity, talents and contributions in sisters bed and ornamental gourds will be creating the garden mural, an exceptional piece ripening just in time for fall festivities, and of public art. as long as the frost holds off, there should In our final workshop of the summer on be plenty of goodies to continue to harvest Sept. 10, Master Gardener Rebecca Last will for all. be demonstrating how to save seeds for next The Children’s Garden committee and year. volunteers are already looking forward Due to the contributions and energy of to another lively spring, summer and so many the garden has burst with flowers, fall in 2012. We hope to see you in the vegetables and fruits that have tantalized garden soon. To add your name to our the senses. We are so grateful to all who e-mail update list, or to get involved as a contributed donations and work during volunteer, please e-mail childrensgarden@ PHOTO: Geri Blinick playgroup, with a special thanks to Bia and Who knew gardening was so much fun? Pulling weeds and planting flowers to sustainablelivingottawaeast.ca . Aamina who both brought creativity and attract butterflies and hummingbirds . love for all to enjoy at circle time.

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Bird count along the Rideau EYE ON THE RIDEAU River Nature Trail The Rideau in the City by Wayne Sawtell BY JAMIE BROUGHAM On May 29, several members To improve and maintain the Rideau River’s health in our area, Sustainable of the community group Sustained Living Ottawa East (SLOE) has organized a project to plant native species Living Ottawa East accompanied of flora along the river’s edge. This is one of many similar campaigns along local ecotoxicologist and avian the Rideau and its tributaries. aficionado Gerhard Bruins on the These programs not only add aesthetic value to the river’s edge, but as first of two planned bird surveys the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority points out, they enhance and along the Rideau River Nature protect wildlife habitat, reduce river bank erosion, and protect water quality Trail. by slowing runoff contaminants. They set out early in the cool Generally, the section of the Rideau River between Old Ottawa East and morning from a point near the Old Ottawa South is pretty healthy. Upstream, the RVCA manages many Hwy. 417 bridge and made seven programs to protect the integrity of the river. stops along the river at regular While people know the RVCA largely for their flood warnings, another intervals. Binoculars gave them of the group’s many projects is monitoring the river’s tributary streams. away immediately to dog walkers The RVCA monitored Sawmill Creek in June. Also known as Billings and other morning folk who Creek, this stream empties into the Rideau River just after the Bank Street greeted them on the walking trail bridge. along the Old Ottawa East stretch Extensive settling ponds have been built near the river to reduce sediment of the river. deposits from tributary run-off. According to Hal Stimson of the RVCA, Following the Canadian Wild- little has been done to protect the Rideau from Sawmill Creek run-off. life Service’s forest bird monitoring Sawmill Creek is an older stream with deep slopes on both sides and it protocol at Environment Canada, collects water from a wide area of street sewers. It carries that water into the the SLOE members stopped river, especially upstream in Old Ottawa South. every 400 metres. They spent two Near the creek exists a large shallow area that is essentially a settling pond intervals of five minutes recording Photo: Vicki Davis within the river. The issue of sediment runoff becomes more noticeable after every species they could see or Gerhard Bruins, Rebecca Aird and Wayne Sawtell a heavy rainfall. It is unfortunate that more has not been done to resolve it. hear well enough to identify with spot a flock of Cedar Waxwings on the Oblate In Ottawa East, across the river from the southern end of Brantwood certainty. property during the bird count . Park, there is a large sewer drain that empties into the river near a shallow, In total, they observed 28 grassy area. Currently, the drain does not seem to spew much into the water bird species, including Cedar Waxwing, Chimney Swift, Black Poll Warbler, after a rainfall. The nearby shallows do appear healthier than those near the Yellow Warbler, Great Crested Flycatcher, Northern Cardinal, Baltimore Oriole Sawmill Creek exit into the river. and Double-crested Cormorant. In between recording stations, they made an While we’d like to think that the city looks after our river’s health, it is unofficial sighting of a Green Heron - a relative rarity - revealing thatmore truly the volunteers in our community who make the water quality better for species remained to be added to the list during formal counts. all us, human and wildlife alike. Results will be posted to the SLOE website along with pdf copies of the If you would like to meet some of your neighbours and help, please check forest bird monitoring protocol and recording form. Interested residents of the the SLOE web site. For more information about the river, please also visit neighbourhood who wish to try a little birdwatching on their own are encouraged the RVCA’s web site and look for the Shoreline Stewardship Program. to make use of these materials and set out on their own early in the morning and We’re very lucky to have this great natural feature in our neighbourhood, record their findings. but it is in the middle of a city with one million people. Making it healthy These few weeks are one of the best times of year for bird-watching. Until and beautiful requires a little support and management! early July, expect to see native breeding birds exclusively, as migrant species www.sustainablelivingottawaeast.ca have all departed. www.rvca.ca The best time to catch the morning birdsong extravaganza is at 4:45 a.m. Small groups of birdwatchers work best because they are less likely to scare off the birds. The SLOE group led by Bruins did another run in late June to gather extra data, all of which would be made available on the SLOE website. GREEN DOOR EXHIBITIONS

July 31 – August 27 ADRIANNA VAN ZEELAND For further information: [email protected] www.adriannaartwork.ca. August 28 – September 24 Cara Griffin For further information: [email protected]. September 25 – October 22 Daphne Griffiths For further information: Daphne Griffiths 613-748-6042 or [email protected]. 24 JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011 Around the neighbourhood The Main Event, a great success

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PHOTO: JOHN ARTHORNE

The bouncy castle and inflatable obstacle course attract a big crowd to the Main Event .

PHOTO: JOHN ARTHORNE

Nick Masciantonio, president of the Old Ottawa East Community Association, feeds the crowds at the Political BBQ .

Live music is a highlight of the Main Event and With great summer weather Stan Clark’s Capital Swing Band was back again and community spirit in for another wonderful performance . abundance, it was the perfect moment to kick up one’s heels and dance . Crafts provided by Miriam Kilby of KidsCreate – look out for programming with Miriam in the CAG programming flyer .

PHOTO: JOHN ARTHORNE PHOTO: CAROL WORKuN July-august 2011 Mainstreeter juillet-août 2011 25 Around the neighbourhood Culture Main Event ARTISTS’ CORNER launches summer 2011 Real-deal talent in the BY CATHERINE PACELLA This year’s Main Event was the perfect start to Big Apple summer in Old Ottawa East. Under blue skies and brilliant sunshine, a BY TANIS BROWNING-SHELP record turnout gathered on the front lawns of Nevertheless, Isabelle’s family Saint Paul University on June 18 to celebrate Twenty-five-year-old Isabelle considered her acting a hobby. our community and revitalize our commercial Zufferey Boulton still calls Old “Both of my parents are core. This annual community party is a not-for- Ottawa East home, having lived on scientists, so they did not see profit event, completely organized and run by Marlowe and Elliot Streets for all acting as a viable life choice,” community volunteers under the direction of the of her young life. But that hasn’t Isabelle explains. “So I went on Community Activities Group (CAG). stopped her from taking New York to get a Bachelor of Arts degree in The Main Event kicked off on Friday night City by storm in the launch of her Economics and English Literature in Springhurst Park with a free showing of the acting career. at McGill University. movie “The King’s Speech,” organized by the In fact, her Ottawa background “I stayed in touch with theatre Sandy Hill Community Health Centre. seems to have opened up some by doing a couple of plays while On Saturday morning, the Main Event Garage remarkable doors for her in the Big studying at McGill because there Sale and the Saint Paul University Garage Sale Apple. was a creative voice in my head drew people out into the streets of Old Ottawa “People in New York tease me that I couldn’t switch off. When I East in search of a bargain or a hidden gem. Many about being Canadian,” Isabelle graduated in 2007, it wasn’t clear people could also be found at the Main Farmer’s says with a laugh. “They talk about to me where I fit in the world. So Market - always a popular and busy spot on a my politeness or my ‘niceness.’ But I took a year off and signed up for Saturday morning. I think my Ottawa upbringing has some acting classes at the Montreal At 10 a.m., the Main Event community party served me well there. Dirty Sugar Photography School of Performing Arts. “People find me to be open, Old Ottawa East born actor Isabelle Through the Montreal program, I was officially underway. Free wagon rides from Zufferey Boulton . the university parking lot brought party-goers friendly and articulate,” she adds. visited three different schools in through the streets of Old Ottawa East. Other “And the fact that I speak French New York City, taking a class at attractions included a Kids’ Zone, featuring Let’s got me an audition for the part of a French Canadian each of them. The Stella Adler Studio felt like it was Talk Science, face-painting, and a KidsCreate in an HBO project. The casting director was Meredith where I needed to be.” crafting table, as well as a strolling magician. The Tucker – who casts a lot for HBO, including their Isabelle hopes to have a career in both Canada and bouncy castle and inflatable obstacle course were current hit, Boardwalk Empire. She also called me the United States. also back and immensely popular. back to audition for a part in a feature film.” “New York City is high-energy, hectic and A craft fair highlighted the work of many local Isabelle graduated in June 2010 from the Stella aggressive and I find that motivating,” she says. “I artisans. On the Main Stage, people were treated Adler Studio of Acting in New York City. Stella Adler like the competition and the artistic risk taking.” to the sounds of Stan Clark’s Capital Swing Band was the starting ground for many iconic actors such Isabelle shares an apartment there with a roommate and piper Casey Cearson, while the Dancing in as Marlon Brando, Robert De Niro, Warren Beatty, and supplements her acting jobs doing administrative the Street troupe showcased their moves. Melanie Griffith and Benicio del Toro. work for a dance company and also babysitting. The Political BBQ was back again and In a review of a play called Andy Takes a Husband Her parents are now 100 percent behind her career organized as a fundraiser by the Ottawa East put on at the Studio with Isabelle in the title role, one choice. Community Association (OECA). Coun. David theatre critic referred to Isabelle and her cast mates as “I feel so supported by my family,” she says. Chernushenko, MPP Yasir Naqvi and public “up-and-coming actors . . . with real-deal talent.” Isabelle has performed in several off-off-Broadway school board trustee Rob Campbell showcased “I dabbled in the arts throughout my childhood productions and short films. But she says that her their grilling skills by joining OECA members in Ottawa,” Isabelle says. “I performed in several biggest accomplishment so far has been to be chosen behind the BBQ, serving burgers and hot dogs to plays at the Ottawa Montessori School. In grade two as a collaborator in this year’s Artist in Residence the hungry crowds. Free watermelon was provided I attended a performance at the National Arts Centre program at both Springboard Danse Montreal and the by the Church of the Ascension on Echo Drive. in which the performers sprinkled sequins all over Harold Clurman Center for New Works in Movement This year, the Main Event was supported by the the staircases. I felt like I had been transported into and Dance Theatre (MAD) in New York. following major sponsors: Saint Paul University, this surreal, magical world. I remember picking up “I have been working with choreographer Shannon Watson’s Pharmacy and Wellness Centre, Caisse sequins and putting them in my pocket. I felt a bit Gillen whose work, according to Claudia La Rocco populaire Rideau d’Ottawa, Royal Oak on the guilty about that, but I needed to take some of that of the New York Times, has ‘an electrifying theatrical Canal, The Green Door, Sue Raven Physiotherapy, performance home with me!” presence’ and the acclaimed young director Sherri Sandy Hill Community Health Centre, the office As a young girl, Isabelle studied classical ballet, Kronfeld,” Isabelle says. “I have played an integral of Ottawa City Councillor David Chernushenko, entering a professional program at the age of eight. part in creating a new dance theatre piece from and P.S. Personal Training. She also studied piano and violin. She continued creation of text to choreography. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped dancing into her early teens until an injury forced her “This project began on June 12 in Montreal,” she with behind-the-scenes preparations to ensure this to quit. adds. “On June 30, we presented our ‘work in progress’ event was a huge success. It would not have been “That was heartbreaking because dance was my to members of the Montreal dance community as possible without all the Old Ottawa East residents first love,” she says. well as choreographers and artistic directors from and businesses that showed their community spirit “I performed in plays at Lycee Claudel where I across Canada, the U.S. and Europe. After that, we and support by participating in the various events studied in French from Grade three until the end of returned to New York to further develop and expand held throughout the weekend. We look forward to high school,” Isabelle adds. “I ran the French Theatre the piece.” celebrating again next year! troupe there and also submitted a play I wrote to the Isabelle hopes to remain open to exploration in Theatre de la Catapulte (a Francophone Theatre that the coming year as she figures out how the theatre is part of Le Theatre de la Nouvelle Scene on King business works. She will formulate a plan for working Edward Avenue). The play won a contest and was as an actor in both the U.S. and Canada. staged with professional actors.” 26 July-august 2011 Mainstreeter juillet-août 2011 Our Environment Surveying Our Aquatic Neighbours

BY MARY TRUDEAU To plan their survey, SLOE worked with con- There are more residents in Old Ottawa East tacts at Carleton University and the University of than simply the humans. Ottawa, as well as Little Ray’s Reptiles, the Cana- This spring, scientists and residents came out to dian Museum of Nature and other community vol- look for amphibians and reptiles along our stretch unteers. Jess Pelow, a Carleton University student, of the Rideau River. The herptile hunt took place led organization of the survey. Jess also developed over three survey days, one each in April, May and survey data collection forms to ensure the informa- June. tion would be relevant for several citizen science Each day consisted of a morning survey from 9 programs. a.m. to noon and an evening frog-call survey from Data is being submitted to the Marsh Monitor- 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. ing Program, Ontario Turtle Tally, FrogWatch and Mornings began with a bit of training on the the Ontario Reptile and Amphibian Atlas. It will be species that might be found, their habitat preferenc- published on the SLOE website. es and how to look for them without endangering SLOE worked in partnership with the Commu- them. Then teams of volunteers, each led by a spe- nity Activities Group (CAG) Old Ottawa East. We cialist in amphibians and reptiles, were deployed to had grant funding from the City of Ottawa Com- six survey stations along the shore. munity Environmental Projects Grants Program The evening sessions began with training from a (CEPGP) for event posters, laminated species iden- specialist. Particpants listened to recordings of calls tification sheets, survey area signage and printing of Ontario frog species and then went to two survey of data collection forms. stations on the shore to make their own recordings. All contributors worked on a volunteer basis, in- A critical lack of information on amphibians and cluding the many scientists who provided feedback reptiles in parts of the Rideau River provoked the on the data collection plan and who came out to survey. In 2008, Sustainable Living Ottawa East, lead survey teams in each of the survey areas along the community conservation group, worked with the Old Ottawa East stretch of the Rideau. Special the University of Ottawa to study the biodiversity thanks go to Jess Pelow, and a number of herptolo- of our riverine back yard. As part of that study, stu- gists, including Victor Thomasson, Dan Harvey, dents discovered that herptiles (frogs, toads, sala- and Wes von Papineäu who came out in the cold,

manders, turtles, snakes) had not been studied in Photo: Thomas Sears the rain, the sun and the dark to generously share our neighbourhood since 1978. Hungry green frog eating a worm . their expertise and passion for all things aquatic. Frog populations are declining globally, in part Thanks also to the many residents who came because they are particularly sensitive to water pol- like to nest in gravelly or sandy soils along rivers. out to survey, as well as the ICF Marbek team lutants, which can be absorbed directly through their These dinosaur-like creatures have a few favourite who made the survey part of their environment week skin. Loss of habitat is another stressor. locations to nest in Old Ottawa East. activities and Lady Evelyn’s Grade Five class who Snapping turtles are also declining in number. Na- All these neighbours of ours are struggling with were really enthusiastic even though it was too cold tionally, they are designated as a species of special loss of habitat and creatures that disturb their nests, in April for frog finding. concern. such as dogs, raccoons and people. OOE residents The great news is there are three species of frog, Snapping turtles are Canada’s largest freshwater have a responsibility to know a bit about the herptiles one species of toad and many snapping turtles living turtle. They take 15 to 20 years to mature and they living among us and to protect them. and breeding in OOE.

Vrtucar adds new station on Lees Ave

BY PATRICK WELDON Vrtucar has been running in Ot- good way to support the demand while tation,” said Daniel Spence, manager You may have noticed the grow- tawa for the past 10 years and has bridging the gap between the two uni- of the university’s Sustainable Trans- ing number of cars in Ottawa with the seen a steady increase of 15 percent in versity campuses. portation Department. “Vrtucar” logo printed on their sides. business each year. The University of Promoting the fact people do not “The University of Ottawa strives The vehicles are part of a fleet of Ottawa already hosts two stations on need to own vehicles, Vrtucar has part- to make the tools available for commu- more than one hundred automobiles their main campus and another at Saint nered with universities in Ottawa to nity members to change their environ- spread out across the city as part of a Paul University on Main. So, why add create the eco-commute program, en- mentally unfriendly commuting meth- program that promotes car sharing. another station in the same neighbor- abling members to rent a car on one ods,” he added. Much like the Bixi bicycle programs hood? of four Ottawa campuses and park on “No more stations are planned to be set up in Montreal, Vancouver and, Wilson Wood, spokesperson for another. set up in the Old Ottawa East region more recently, Ottawa, Vrtucar encour- Vrtucar, was keen to explain. Seven cars are available on the for now” said Wood, but he added that ages shared ownership of vehicles to “There are three main reasons why grounds of the University of Ottawa, could change if the demand increases foster less-crowded roads, pedestrian we decided to add another car in this Carleton University, Algonquin Col- in the region. friendly environments and sustainable location,” he said. “First, the growth of lege and Saint Paul University. Vrtucar To find out more about sustainable development initiatives. demand in the Old Ottawa East region, strives to place their stations near ma- means of transportation and how shar- Complete with 24-hour access, second, the need to satisfy our one-ki- jor transit stops to urge commuters to ing a car can be a great benefit for com- Vrtucar encourages commuters to rent lometre distance rule between stations, combine buses and Vrtucars. munities worldwide, check out http:// the vehicles with the company taking and third, the desire to have more cars The University of Ottawa has played www.vrtucar.com/. care of gas, insurance and maintenance. near transit stations to promote sustain- home to three Vrtucar stations for the The cars are parked throughout the city able transport.” past five years. at self-serve stations, including the new- Given that people were using the “The University of Ottawa strives Visit www.mainstreeter.ca to see ly created Lees avenue station on the Vrtucar depot at Saint Paul University to be an active player in the community photos University of Ottawa Lees Campus. a lot, adding another in the area was a as a promoter of sustainable transpor- July-august 2011 Mainstreeter juillet-août 2011 27

The submission deadline for the ‘Thanksgiving‘ (fall) issue is September 2, 2011 . 28 JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011 News Alta Vista Transportation Corridor Association Vows to Slay AVTC Dragon

BY JOHN DANCE The proposed four-lane road would run from The community association remained steadfastly At its June meeting the Ottawa East Community Conroy Road to Nicholas Street and enter Old Ottawa opposed to the corridor and members promised to Association unanimously reconfirmed its vow to East via a new bridge over the Rideau River just east fight its construction. They argued there were less stop construction of the Alta Vista Transportation of Springhurst Park. costly and disruptive means of improving access to Corridor. Traffic estimates show that Nicholas currently the hospital for emergency and transit vehicles. A working group will now join forces with handles less than half the traffic of what would be Analysis of forecasts used some years ago to neighboring community associations to seek the funneled along the new route. Corridor opponents justify the full AVTC shows actual traffic volumes on removal of the planned $135 million roadway from fear the overflow would spill onto Lees Avenue, Main the area’s existing north-south routes are lower than the city’s Transportation Master Plan. Street, Hawthorne Avenue the already overcrowded expected. Corridor opponents insist there should be a The effort would build on Mayor Jim Watson’s Queensway. reduced requirement for new roads in the city centre, declaration that a completed AVTC “would be very During city budget voting last spring, councillors given a move to shift more users to transit and active disruptive to a number of communities,” and Coun. approved the so-called hospital link portion of the modes of transportation. David Chernushenko’s commitment to have the AVTC, running 1.6 kilometres from Riverside Drive Anyone interested in helping with the “Slay the proposed plan removed from the Transportation to the north end of the Ottawa Hospital campus. They AVTC Dragon” campaign should contact Ron (“St. Master Plan and the city’s Official Plan. forecast spending of $62 million over two years. George”) Rose, OECA’s chair of the transportation committee ([email protected]).

The Main farmers Market Photographic Challenge has begun! We want your photographs of the Market’s 2011 season (saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., May 7 – October 29) for a special exhibition. submit your best work to the green Door restaurant by November 15, 2011. People of all ages are welcome to participate.

WANTEDWANTED The best photos will be exhibited at the restaurant throughout the month of April, 2012, just before the opening of the 2012 Main farmers Market. Come to the exhibition opening to vote for your favourite photo. Prizes will be awarded and proceeds from photographs sold will go towards the YOUR photos springhurst Park Revitalization Project. of the Main To Enter the Photographic Challenge: • take a high-resolution photo at the Main farmers Market; Farmers Market! • print the photo in an 8” X 10” format (in black and white or colour); • frame the print (use a simple/ inexpensive black frame with glass or plastic to protect the photograph); • include the photographer’s name, age (optional) and phone number; • include the title of the photograph; and • deliver the framed photograph to the green Door restaurant between May 15 and November 15 2011.

ANIs BROWNINg-sHELP PHOTO: T for further information contact Tanis Browning-shelp at: [email protected]. July-august 2011 Mainstreeter juillet-août 2011 29 News Political pages Old Ottawa East Community PAUL DEWAR Design Plan – City Of Ottawa MP, Planning Committee, Tuesday, Ottawa Centre Constituency Office June 28 1306 Wellington St. W., BY Phil Legault Suite 304 The three-year process for the Old Ottawa East Community Design Plan Ottawa, ON K1Y 3B2 (CDP) and secondary plan appears to be coming to a close. The CDP will be [email protected] submitted for final acceptance at the City of Ottawa Council meeting on Wednes- 613-946-8682 day, August 24. “Right now, we can see the finish line,” said Ottawa East Community Asso- Parliament Hill ciation (OECA) president Nick Masciantonio. “We do have probably one of the 519 Confederation, best plans and best CDPs in the city. Clearly, to have the institutional lands, the House of Commons Oblates and Sisters land, fully articulated within this plan is something that the Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6 rest of the city should be looking at.” 613-996-5322 Had it not been for three minor but important amendments presented by Masciantonio on behalf of the OECA (to the visible dismay of City of Ottawa planning committee chair, Councillor Peter Hume), the CDP and secondary plan would have passed vote at the meeting on Tuesday, June 28. Working Together with Municipalities Masciantonio and the OECA requested that the following changes be reviewed and accepted: that future development on the west-side of Main Street from Im- Every day when we turn on the tap in the The Hintonburg Hub represents a partner- maculata High School to Hazel Street be no higher than four stories, as opposed morning or take the bus to work or school ship of four local nonprofit organizations to the proposed six stories; that the CDP and secondary plan reflect the effects we are using infrastructure and resources who wish to create a community health, of the Alta Vista Transportation Corridor on Old Ottawa East; and that the front funded and maintained by municipalities. housing and social services hub in the yard setback be a minimum of two metres on Main Street and Hawthorne Avenue The use of this infrastructure is essential Hintonburg/Wellington West area. for our daily activities and well-being. rather than the zero to two-metre allowance in the document. These partners are the Centretown Citi- “I don’t think that we’re just bringing them (proposed amendments) up now,” Communities need help from the federal zens Ottawa Corporation, Somerset West said Masciantonio. “We have had exchanges with City staff (before) on these government to upgrade public transit sys- Community Health Centre, Family Ser- areas. We just found, on the two-metre setback, there was an inconsistency with what is said in the CDP and what’s in the secondary plan.” tems, roads, bridges, water systems and vices a la Famille Ottawa and the Citizen The OECA’s own planning committee had assumed that the minimum two- other infrastructure. Federal New Demo- Advocacy of Ottawa-Carleton. cratic Party leader Jack Layton has said metre setback would have remained as it was at this stage last year. The City The initiative seeks to purchase a parcel that municipalities deserve more respect staff explained to Masciantonio that upon reconsideration, they believed that the of land for sale by the Salvation Army at in Ottawa, and my colleagues and I are zero- to two-metre allowance was a better approach, and is thus indicated in the 1134-40 Wellington Street to build ap- committed to improving the relationship secondary plan. proximately 100 units of affordable hous- between the federal government and mu- “Ironically, the picture that they actually use in their presentation shows peo- ing on the site. The Hub has not secured nicipalities and to stop the downloading ple on the sidewalk with an extra little boulevard,” noted Masciantonio. “The funding to purchase the site to proceed of services and funding that happened in reality is, a plain sidewalk at the edge of the road would not make it a pedestrian- with this initiative that would go a long the ’90s. friendly place.” way to improving primary and social ser- Masciantonio added that a developer can exercise his right to build at prop- This is why in the last session of parliament vice delivery in our community. erty line - OECA showed examples demonstrating limited sidewalk space like on my NDP colleagues introduced legislation Bank Street and Elgin Street. “What we’re saying is: Main Street doesn’t have (at The proposed Canal footbridge would to develop a national affordable housing this time) any buildings on the property line.” connect the Glebe with Old Ottawa East strategy and a national public transit strat- A motion was voted and carried by the planning committee that City staff between the Bank Street bridge and egy. review the suggested OECA amendments in consultation with the other present- Pretoria bridge. The bridge would sig- ers, Capital ward Councillor David Chernushenko and other interested parties to Recently, the government announced in nificantly improve pedestrian and cycling see which of the proposed amendments can be incorporated into the CDP. This Budget 2011 its commitment to develop- access in the downtown core, and would review is to be complete in time for the Council’s August meeting, such that that ing a new long term infrastructure plan in encourage more people to consider envi- any further motions concerning these issues can be made at that time. partnership with municipalities, provinces ronmentally friendly ways of commuting OECA amendments aside, the presentations from City staff, Masciantonio, and the private sector. New Democrats to work. Chernushenko and representatives of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart convent and welcomed this development as an impor- My colleagues and I will continue to ad- the Oblate Fathers monastery went peacefully, no doubt the result of consultation tant measure to create a stronger voice for from all parties involved over the past three years. vocate for increased funding for munici- municipalities at the national level. We fur- Representatives from the Sisters of the Sacred Heart convent and the Oblate palities so that the essential services and ther welcomed the government’s decision Fathers monastery also approved of the CDP and secondary plan as presented, infrastructure we rely on everyday can be to invest $2 billion in the Gas Tax Fund to and expressed concern for the last-minute changes requested by OECA. All were strengthened and enhanced. willing to discuss the issues with staff and the community. create predictable, long-term infrastruc- “… this (City) Council has the fiduciary trust to make sure that the demon- ture funding for municipalities. stration plan comes to pass,” said Masciantonio. “That a new owner, who just In Ottawa Centre, there are several pro- decides: ‘Yeah, nice plan (but) I’m going to build straight up and I’m going to posed infrastructure projects that would gate it (the community)’ - we try to avoid those things.” benefit from increases to federal infra- Information links: structure funding for municipal projects. Minutes from the City of Ottawa planning committee meeting from Tues- Two such projects are the proposed Hin- day, June 28: http://www.ottawa.ca/calendar/ottawa/citycouncil/pec/2011/06-28/ tonburg Hub and the Canal footbridge. englishdisposition16.htm Planning committee meeting audio of the webcast: http://www.ottawa.ca/ city_hall/webcast/committee/index_en.html?vod=2011/env-20110628.flv Ottawa East Community Association website: http://www.ottawaeast.ca/ 30 July-august 2011 Mainstreeter juillet-août 2011 Political pages

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Building a Safer Community; Expanding Social Services in our Some thoughts on traffic calming Community A municipal councillor spends a lot of time trying rates are lower than on many wider boulevards. One year ago, Ontario brought in the most comprehensive Ottawa high schools next school year in sectors such to resolve issues where there are no right or wrong On the whole, those streets have less traffic noise tax changes in a generation – introducing the HST and as: hospitality and tourism, health and wellness and answers. Let me share with you some observations on than Main Street, as well as thriving commercial lowering income taxes – to help create jobs, stabilize construction. one such issue: traffic calming and the creation of safer, establishments and a vibrant street life. business and spur economic growth. Through this program, students earn credits while more vibrant streetscapes. Some residents are concerned that redevelopment We recognized that our economy was facing the most developing the skills needed for college, university, Since I took office, the top issues in Old Ottawa East in OOE will bring more traffic and parking onto challenging recession in generations and we needed to apprenticeship or the workplace. The program has been have been: historically quieter streets. That’s quite likely. But this do something to put us back on track. a huge success with students across the province. • the Community Development Plan for Main Street evolution need not translate into an inferior quality One year later, Ontario’s economy is turning the corner. This fall, more than 34,000 students will be enrolled in and the Oblate lands of life. Higher population density can drive demand The province’s unemployment rate has declined to 7.9 the Specialist High Skills Majors program – an increase • urban residential infill (notably garages and paved for diverse community services, cultural venues and per cent – compared to 9.4 per cent at the height of of 6,000 students over the last school year. yards) activity, shopping and dining, and better public transit the global recession. Most importantly, despite fiscal Programs such as the Specialist High Skills Majors have • traffic on residential streets and cycling infrastructure. pressures, our government has continued to invest • a possible Rideau Canal footbridge; and helped Ontario’s graduation rate increase to 81 per cent Similarly, a new footbridge over the Rideau Canal may in the social services that make Ontario the greatest from 68 per cent in 2003. • reviving Main Street as a commercial and residential province to live, work and raise a family in. “high street” encourage visitors to the Glebe to park in OOE. But Ontario is building on its record of strong support more parked cars would effectively make streets like I recently announced some important investments for people with developmental disabilities and their What these issues have in common is traffic. Residents Clegg narrower, and actually provide a traffic-calming that will help expand health care, education and social often tell me we need to lessen the impact of vehicular families by investing an additional $2.9 million in effect without speed bumps, bulb-outs, or a stop sign service options in our community. funding for developmental services in the Ottawa traffic on our lives and community. We want cars, at every corner. trucks and buses to slow down and respect the rules. Starting July 1, Ottawa area women who are at a high area. Many would also like to see less traffic on OOE streets. My view is that we should find a balance by providing risk for breast cancer will have access to services at the New investments in the Specials Services at Home and additional flow and integration, but not to the point Ontario Breast Screening Program (OBSP) High Risk So, it seems logical to do what we can to discourage Passport programs will help 196 area youth and adults where existing streets become overwhelmed by a large Screening Centre at The Ottawa Hospital. who are waiting for daily living and respite services motorists from driving or parking on our streets. volume of new traffic. We could create more one-way streets, add signage The OBSP High Risk Screening Centre will provide that encourage independence, skills development and to prohibit turns, install more stop signs and speed As a passionate walker, cyclist and public transit user, women 30-69 years old who are at high risk of breast community participation. bumps, and remove parking spaces. These seem like I have to smile at the irony of defending on-street cancer with annual mammography and breast MRI Special Services at Home provides personal growth, simple solutions but, paradoxically, these measures parking and fuller streets. Yet that is where the evidence screening as well as follow up services. The new centre development support and respite for people and their could actually make the problems worse. leads me. expands local screening services so that women at high families. The Passport program helps adults who have To share your thoughts on this column, these issues or risk for breast cancer can receive the right care, at the left school find ways to learn new skills and participate Forcing most traffic onto one or two main arteries can right time, and in the right place. turn these into unattractive places to live, shop, eat or any other, you can reach me at David.Chernushenko.ca in their communities. stroll. Creating one-way streets and removing parking or 613-580-2487. This will help more women beat breast cancer through This investment will go a long way towards improving spaces encourages speeding, as drivers are less likely early detection. the quality of life for people with developmental to drive cautiously on a straight, clear roadway. Adding Women who think they may be at high risk can visit disabilities - as well as their families - by ensuring stop signs and speed bumps frustrates all drivers their doctor or nurse practitioner for a referral to the greater access to specialized care in our community. (including local ones), giving them an “excuse” to race OBSP. Referrals will be based on specific criteria such as We have come a long way over the last four years. between these obstacles and roll through stop signs. genetics, and family or medical history. Together, we have worked to protect and expand Half a century of car culture in North America has Ontario is helping more Ottawa-area high school the health care, education and social services our shown that a full and busy street can actually be a safer students graduate and find their passion in the community needs. As a result of this hard work, our street. workforce with the expansion of Specialist High Skills hospitals have expanded, our students are doing better, Consider Bank Street in the Glebe, Somerset Street Major programs. and our community is thriving. through Chinatown, and Preston Street in Little Italy. Starting Sept. 13, Ottawa-area high schools will offer I look forward to continuing to work with you over They all have very high traffic volumes but slow eight Specialist High Skills Major programs, such the summer. Please contact me at anytime at 613- traffic speed. They have on-street parking, jaywalking as horticulture, information and communication 722-6414 or yasirnaqvimpp.ca to share your thoughts, pedestrians and more cyclists than ever. Yet, the accident technology and sports. With these additions, there questions or ideas. will be 18 Specialist High Skills Majors offered in 30 JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011 31

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A blessing on two wheels Main Street Developments BY Heather Dyke Proceeding A blessing of bikes and bike riders took place on Sunday, May 22 at the Church BY JOHN DANCE of the Ascension on Echo Drive. As part of the transformation of Main Street, three development projects are With the biking season underway, the congregation gathered outside with proceeding – at varying speeds. their bicycles and families as Father Gary Hauch gave a special blessing for the Construction of the seven-unit row housing called “302 Main,” on the west cyclists. The event was accompanied by live jazz music and there was fair-trade side of the street between McNaughton Avenue and Bower Street, is expected to coffee and other refreshments. be underway by the end of August. This blessing will be the beginning of an annual event following a Developer Eric Kirsipuu of the ReDevelopment Group, says four of the units recommendation by parishioner Dwayne Hodgson. The idea was prompted by a have already been sold. It has taken his firm more than half a year to get the nec- similar event at New York City’s Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine. essary approvals. Hodgson pointed out there is a bike path right outside of the church and it is “This has been a very frustrating experience,” Kirsipuu said recently. “We one that many members of the congregation use. have always worked with the community when we redevelop sites and have never “A lot of us are avid cyclists,” he said, “and we see cycling as a very practical moved forward if we don’t have their support. The community’s support for our way to embody parts of our faith in terms of caring for creation and just enjoying project should have carried more weight at the committee of adjustment as it did the goodness of all that’s around us.” at the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB). ReDevelopment Group originally went to the city’s committee of adjustment for variances to build seven units but the committee turned them down, Kirsipuu said. His company redesigned the project to include six units, Kirsipuu added, but the city still did not approve. “Therefore we went to the OMB for approval of the seven-unit plan that was turned down by the committee of adjustment,” he said. “The city did not show up at the OMB hearing and we were granted approval of the development.” Construction of the seven-storey development at 129 Main Street, at Spring- hurst Avenue, has been delayed for a year with construction not expected to begin until early 2012. Real estate agent Taylor Bennett said that “everything is ready to go,” though the identity of the ground floor commercial tenants is not yet clear. The third proposed development is on the west side of Main Street, just to the south of the Immaculata High School parking lot. According to architect and Ottawa East resident Pawel Fiett, the project is still undergoing changes partially due to limitations imposed by the city and to chang- ing requirements of the client. An issue involving Ottawa Hydro requires the setting back of the build- ing’s upper stories to provide additional distance for hydro staff working on Photo: Heather Dyke Father Gary Hauch blessed bicycles and cyclists on May 22 at the Church of the Ascension’s power lines. This may affect other development proposals for the west side of first annual blessing of the bikes . Main Street. July-august 2011 Mainstreeter juillet-août 2011 33

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If you have a meeting or event that you would like included in the community calendar, please forward details to [email protected] 34 July-august 2011 Mainstreeter juillet-août 2011 News Footbridge Open House Continued from page 1 “We will become the parking lot for Impact on Businesses and of cycling-pedestrian connectivity.” transportation uses than other locations Lansdowne Park and the Glebe,” said “Will the existence of a new Still, he said he would not make up his that might provide more direct east-west Doug and Gayle Singer, in their letter. footbridge negatively impact on the few mind on supporting the proposed bridge connections between communities,” he “Ottawa East residents located at a [Main Street] businesses which exist design until he sees “what it will cost, said. distance from the footbridge will also now?” Doug and Gayle Singer asked in what it looks like and where it will be The central alternative would best link drive to the entrance of the bridge in their note to neighbours. Developers of located. I will continue to listen and east-west routes. The National Capital order to travel to the Glebe.” Main Street properties were reportedly receive comments.” Commission is already considering At both the open house and the concerned about the impact on potential Michael Deloughery of Herridge safety measures for pedestrians and subsequent community association Old Ottawa East businesses, given the Street, one of the last speakers at the cyclists to cross Queen Elizabeth Drive meeting, Gayle Singer noted her support ease with which people would be able open house, said: “As a parent and and Colonel By Drive. for increased bicycle and pedestrian to get to Bank Street stores. grandparent I am really excited and A disadvantage of the central activity but suggested the footbridge On the other hand, Ron Farmer, pleased that at some point in the future alternative would be the limited space for should be over the canal between owner of the Green Door restaurant, we will be able to walk over the canal.” an east side landing, where the bridge’s Bronson and Bank. declared himself a bridge supporter. Masciantonio subsequently noted: ramp would join the existing pathway. “A Bronson-Bank Street bridge “I certainly support the proposed “The proposed footbridge was discussed The south alternative’s advantage would would provide a safe, pedestrian and footbridge across the canal in the at various meetings throughout the be “a direct connection with amenities cycle friendly alternative to the Bronson vicinity of Fifth and Clegg,’ he said. “It community design plan process and at Lansdowne Park,” Steacy said. Avenue and Bank Street bridges,” she would open the two communities to one has been on numerous OECA monthly Footbridge advocates have argued said. “It would be a less costly structure another in a healthy manner, as it would meeting agendas. And to this day there such a connection would not address to build than the Midtown Bridge due be a strong encouragement for walking has been far more support than concern the primary purposes of the footbridge: to the short span across the canal, the and cycling. I expect that it would be about the proposed link.” to provide community connectivity and high banks on both sides of the canal good for the businesses on both sides of Location Options an east-west active transportation route across the midtown portion of the city. allowing for boat traffic and the ample the canal. Not only do I think that it is a Three sets of location alternatives green spaces on both sides of the canal good idea, it ought to be a priority.” were presented at the open house: Next Steps for ramps with trees to camouflage the Cost Concerns north (Linden Terrace to Immaculata The second open house for the structure. This is not the case in Old A number of people at the open house or First Avenue to Hazel Street); central footbridge is scheduled for the fall. Ottawa East.” (Second Avenue to Herridge Street or (Time and location were not available Similarly, Brown Street resident expressed concern about the potential cost of a new footbridge. Fourth/Fifth Avenue to Clegg Street) at press time.) This open house will Sabine Farrell suggested that safer and south (Lansdowne Park to Mount examine design alternatives. The OECA bicycle use of Bank Street Bridge could Colin Simpson, the city’s senior project officer for the footbridge’s Pleasant Avenue or Lansdowne to has requested the study team give further be achieved if the city set aside one lane Avenue Road). consideration to parking and other issues for cycling and the remaining three lanes environmental assessment, explained a cost estimate would not be available Steacy explained each alternative that were raised at the first open house. for motorized vehicles with signals such had advantages and disadvantages. The OECA representatives on the as those used on the Aylmer-Champlain until the city considered design options. He said the Corktown Footbridge had The north option would involve a Public Consultation Group for the Bridge. This would be much less costly narrow crossing of the canal, he said. footbridge project meet city staff and than a new footbridge, Farrell noted. cost $7 million, an amount similar to the expected price of the new footbridge Construction costs would be lower. their consultants before the open houses Some people at the open house But such a location wouldn’t directly to give their preliminary views on the expressed fears about the impact of over the airport parkway. Coun. David Chernushenko, who connect to the east-west cycling/ presentation. Lansdowne Park redevelopment. pedestrian network of Old Ottawa East. These representatives were Ron “If it wasn’t for all of the shopping stayed until the end of the open house, said he was “very much in favour of Also, both north and south Rose ([email protected])and John [at Lansdowne] the footbridge would be alternatives “would attract fewer active Dance ([email protected]). fine,” said Ilona Bain of McNaughton active transportation [cycling/walking] Avenue. Visual Impact Another key concern of bridge opponents was its visual impact. Some felt it would detract from the appearance of the canal as a world heritage site, particularly for those who would have the footbridge virtually in their front yards. Peter Steacy of MRC explained that both the National Capital Commission and Parks Canada are part of the project’s technical advisory group and any proposed design would have to satisfy their scrutiny. He also noted that the ramps for the footbridge must be designed to minimize any adverse impacts. At the OECA meeting, architect and Clegg Street resident Stephen Pope stressed, “We need to demand high quality design.” OECA president Nick Masciantonio responded: “We do not want to build on our neighbours’ front yards,” he said. In his support for a footbridge, Mr. Masciantonio noted, “We’re trying to make sure we’re not an isolated GRAPHIC: CITY OF OTTAWA community.” Three general crossing locations were discussed at the first open house for the proposed canal footbridge . July-august 2011 Mainstreeter juillet-août 2011 35 colour page 36 JuLY-AugusT 2011 Mainstreeter JuILLET-AOÛT 2011

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