Community Voice - December 10, 2020 1 Free consultations. No fees until we settle. Disability insurance denials, car crashes, wrongful dismissal, slip and fall accidents and medical malpractice. Call today 613-599-3535 or www.gironeslawyers.com You have nothing to lose and so much to gain. Your CommunityVoice KANATA December 10, 2020 [email protected] 613-45-VOICE www.ottawavoice.ca [email protected] Vol. 3 No. 24 A Cut Above! Members of the Kanata Central Business Improvement Area dressed up their stores for the holiday season. Kelly Hollington, a receptionist at the Scissors in the Signatures Mall showed off her artistic talents with her Christmas scene in the window of the hair salon. Photo by Patrick Uguccioni 2 December 10, 2020 - Community Voice
WE HAVE IT ALL AT KANATA CENTRAL THIS HOLIDAY SEASON The one-stop-shop for all your needs is just around the corner. The Kanata Central neighbourhood is a main shopping centre in the west end of Ottawa. With over 130 different Professional Services, Restaurants, Retailers and Services, there is everything you need in one convenient location. Stop in, run your errands, holiday shopping, order food & beverages for take-out or delivery and please keep supporting our local businesses. For a full list of all our businesses please visit: kanatacentral.com The countdown until the Holidays is on, and we are celebrating with DAILY PRIZES! Support Local and WIN DAILY! Each day, we are sharing a photo from the Kanata Centrum, the Kanata Entertainment Centre, the Signature Centre or Kanata Commons, and each day you have the chance to WIN a $50 GIFT CARD to local businesses by guessing which store is being featured. Our contest runs until Dec 24th. All clues will be shared on our How? Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/kanatacentralBIA/ Our Kanata Central Business Improvement Area took time to dress up their windows or interior space for the Holiday Season
HHOLIDAYOLIDAY WWINDOWINDOW DDISPLAYISPLAY WWINNERSINNERS BestBest WindowWindow ExExteriorterior PProfessional:rofessional: Aqua Tots & Tweed & Hickory Best Window Exterior Non Professional: JoJo Coco & Scissors Hair Studio Best Interior Design: Laurier Optical & Party Mart Best Design Restaurant / Eatery: Central Bierhaus, Baskin Robbins & Crazy Horse Best Service Provider Non Retail: Holiday Inn & Graffi ti’s, Homewood Suites Best Overall: Fratelli’s & My Home Furniture News Community Voice - December 10, 2020 3 Kanata North councillor steps down as committee chair BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI just a few accomplishments put some more attention Business Association that there are many that we have of the past two years at the on that COVID recovery represents over 500 busi- lost already that couldn’t Two years into her role as helm of the committee. piece.” nesses and more than keep their doors open chair of the city’s commu- The councillor also high- So what’s next for the 28,000 employees. through COVID,” she said. nity and protective services lighted the work of the city’s councillor? She wants to use that ex- “There’s a lot of work, I committee Kanata North Human Needs Task Force, A university trained econ- perience to the benefit of think, that needs to be done Coun. Jenna Sudds has which brought together omist, she spent her career the whole city and looks in that space particularly stepped down to pursue partners since the onset of before being elected to city forward to being able to for small businesses to help other leadership opportu- the pandemic to improve council in 2018 on the eco- contribute in a bigger way. them weather this storm,” nities at city hall. food security, support nomic development front, “We know there are so she added. The first-term council- residents experiencing the last few as executive di- many businesses in our lor made the surprise an- homelessness, and coor- rector of the Kanata North city that are struggling and [email protected] nouncement last week. dinate outreach and social She told constituents in a services. statement on her website “Thanks to this contin- Professional Corporation she hopes to have the op- Submitted ued collaboration, we Lawyers portunity to lean on her ex- Coun. Jenna Sudds have been able to respond AdamMillerKelly perience and education in to emerging needs and take Providing legal economic development “to the community the city has care of our most vulnerable services to assist our city, my commu- made great strides in im- residents,” she said. Kanata-Stittsville nity and our businesses in proving the quality of life “It was an honour but it their recovery efforts from for all residents. was also very time con- and surrounding COVID-19.” She pointed to an updat- suming and where we are areas for more “I have cherished this ed 10-year plan for housing now in the midst of COVID than 30 years. experience and consider and homelessness, efforts and understanding some Mary Miller Jennifer Gaspar Robert Pacan myself very fortunate to to improve the safety and of the challenges that our have the opportunity,” quality of rental housing community and our busi- Real Estate | Mortgages | Wills & Estates | Small Business Matters said Sudds of her time as and a greater focus on the ness community are facing, Gateway Business Park | 300 March Rd., Suite 601, Kanata, ON K2K 2E2 chair, stressing despite the root causes of crime, social I felt compelled to free up pandemic that has gripped disorder and ill health as more of time to be able to Phone: 613-592-6290 | amk-law.ca Mrs. Joan Smith Broker, FRI, CMR, CRA THE JOAN SMITH REAL ESTATE FAMILY Top 1% in Ottawa & Canada Joan: 613-762-1226 Lifetime Member for Royal LePage* Victoria: 613-302-2157 Luc: 613-851-6215 Since 1985 2018 Since 1995 www.joansmith.com | [email protected] *See award details at www.joansmith.com Mrs. Joan Smith, Broker, daughter Victoria Smith, son-in-law Luc St-Hilaire, all sales representatives.
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When we set out two years ago to saw following the wrath of Mother families adopted to make sure their bring you the news from your neigh- Nature that devastated the lives of holidays are full of cheer. bourhood and around the corner so many following the fury of floods This holiday season we encourage and how what happens at city hall and tornadoes. you to heed public health instruc- affects you where you live, we chose Never has this generosity of soul tions strongly advising you to only the name Your Community Voice. been more on display than over the gather in person with members of When you leaf through the pages past many months of this pandemic. your household. we strive to show you a reflection of Those who can have wrapped their We all want things to be normal your community and give a voice to arms (from a distance, of course) again but now is not the time to let the issues that are important to you. around those in need as record num- our guards down. We drew our boundaries in bers turned to social service agen- Make that gift this year to each Stittsville, Richmond, Kanata and cies like our food cupboards. other to stay apart so we can gather West Carleton because those com- The volunteers in many cases that again in the new year when it’s safe munities have a treasure trove of sto- run these lifelines have had to adjust to do so. ries to tell. on the fly to serve an ever growing Our family at the Voice gives thanks The people that call these commu- need in our communities. to yours for allowing us into your nities home have a history of giving It has been heartening to see neigh- homes and we give cheers and our back and supporting each other in bourhood food drives in all parts of gratitude to the many businesses times of need. Those stories have our coverage area return car and who have stuck by us this year so we filled our pages and touched our truck loads of donations to the ware- can continue to tell your stories. hearts. houses where they are sorted and Look for us at your door and online They are communities with a long delivered to those in need. on January 14, 2021. history of lifting each other up as we Christmas hampers are filling and Happy holidays! Don’t blow the whistle on crossing guards funding from the City of our children can cross the enforcement duties with The guard will also blast guards, city council should Ottawa. Somehow, the mu- road safely. It is unfortu- their ticket books. Failure their whistle if a motorist pass a motion that the city nicipality is responsible for nate that a small number to comply with the school attempts to make an illegal will not respond to whistle the program and not the of jerk drivers make their crossing can lead to a fine move through the inter- noise complaints and fully school boards or education job difficult and at times between $150 and $500 and section. If you live near an endorses the traffic en- transportation provider. unbearable. three demerit points. intersection, you will like- forcement actions of the As a city councillor, it al- I am sure I speak for many The Ottawa Safety Council ly hear the crossing guard Ottawa Police. ways struck me as odd parents when I character- has come up with some whistles. Our municipality has that the program was not a ize these selfish motorists new measures to help the I really hope that the been called a city of com- cost-shared arrangement as self-absorbed people fo- guards do their impor- neighbours do not call city plainers by some because between jurisdictions. cused on their self-centered tant job. Guards will now hall or by-law to complain of the high number of bylaw Despite the city’s solo man- sense of self-importance! be armed with electronic about the whistle noise. complaints. BY STEVE DESROCHES date, the taxpayer pays for During my time at city whistles to help communi- Unfortunately, I have a Let’s not add to this un- @SteveDesroches the program one way or the hall I would often hear cate with the students and feeling that someone will fortunate perception by other. complaints of bullies who motorists. protest. If I have learned blowing the whistle on Let’s face it, serving as a School crossing guards are would disregard the guard We all need to take a min- one thing from my city hall our crossing guards. These school crossing guard in in high demand across our in a rude and belligerent ute to know the safety plan. days it is that no good deed safety stars already endure our city is one of the tough- city and play a critical role manner. There were many The crossing guard will goes unpunished. Ottawa’s dreadful weather est jobs in Ottawa. in public safety. The guards horror stories of deplorable blow one long whistle blast The city may want to including extreme hot and These officials are part- also help promote a pedes- conduct by drivers who to alert drivers that they are post on its website that the cold conditions. time neighbours who are trian friendly agenda. Some might have to wait a minute stepping out in to the inter- whistles are not subject to They deserve our grati- paid modest wages to help 220 city crossing guards or two to get to where they section. Once positioned the noise by-law and there tude and not our gripes and protect our children.Your oversee three million safe are going. KANATA safely in the intersection, are no plans to take a step grumbling. The Ottawa Safety Council crossings each year. Unfortunately WESTpo CARLETON- the crossing guard will blow backwards when it comes is a localCommunity not-for-profit that Their mission relies on a lice would often needOTTAWA to SOUTHtwo short whistle blasts to to public safety. Steve Desroches is a for- runs the school Yourcross Community- simple Newspaper premise – stop moVoice- be present to help bol- indicate to the students that To help reinforce the mer City of Ottawa coun- ing guard program with torists and cyclists so that ster the crossing guard’s it is safe to proceed. city’s support for crossing cillor and deputy-mayor.
Your KANATA Publisher & Managing Editor...... Michael Wollock ext. 107 STITTSVILLE & RICHMOND Editor...... Pat Uguccioni ext. 102 Community WEST CARLETON Reporters...... Erin McCracken ext. 106 Your Community Newspaper Voice John Curry ext. 105 Advertising...... Barry Silverman 613-862-5970 Published by Ottawa Community Voice Publishing Company Inc., © Entire content of this newspaper Mike Stoodley 613-858-4895 613-45VOICE (458-6423), Suite 114, 4043 Carling Ave., Ottawa, ON K2K 2A4 is Copyrighted December 10, 2020 Mita Patel 647-655-3691 Opinion & Letter Community Voice - December 10, 2020 5 First few months a roller coaster ride BY ABDULLAH AL-OGAIDI always ensure to do some- thing fun (and safe) to keep The first few months of spirits high. school could be described This year is a significant in many words, though the opportunity for students word that I believe sums it to earn marks because up the best is - different. students no longer have to In past years they were worry about exams and be- filled with nervous excite- cause teachers are unable ment and anticipation of to assign work on weeks INDEPENDENT all of the ups and downs when the students are not that come with being back in that class. in school, getting a 90 on a This is both good and AND ENERGETIC? test, having to stay up all bad, with the obvious DISCOVER WELLINGS FREEDOM LIVING night studying and catch- Submitted being students can focus ing up on work, losing Abdullah Al-Ogaidi on the course they are cur- A NEW CONCEPT IN 55+ LIVNG friends and gaining new rently in without having ones, all comes standard leading them to make to worry about the other in the school year package. choices they would soon one. The downside being Usually, I would de- regret. most students end up for- scribe a student’s path in This year’s system has getting or losing a lot of high school as going to an changed many classes but the information they had amusement park. With has also kept some stud- learned the week before, each grade, you advance, ies the same or even made especially when they have you get to ride more rides them easier. an information-heavy and most of the time you Changes mostly oc- quadmester. have to wait in line first be- curred in the hands-on We are coming close to fore getting on. courses. Currently, I’m in completing the first set of This year, however, all the school’s Technological courses for this year, and was thrown out the door. Design program, which in- so far, even though the re- Instead of striding to the corporates 3D modelling sponse has been mixed, front of the line, gracefully and design with hands-on the plan is working, and sitting down and getting work. Although the mod- hopefully, if COVID-19 strapped in for the journey, eling part is not very hard numbers begin to decline, students got thrown onto to do online, the hands-on and we can finally gain the roller coaster, and sent work is. control of this ravenous away whether they were Gone are days of shar- virus, maybe we can go strapped in or not. ing tools and being able back to some sense of nor- Most had their mind to freely walk around the mal in our schools. made up already about classroom to pick out the whether they attended materials for your next Abdullah is a Morgan’s school in person or on- great invention. This has Grant resident and a line, but when the decision put a damper on spirits Grade 11 student at West time came, many second- within the class, although Carleton Secondary guessed themselves, whenever I’m in the class, I School. Letter: Send out the bulldozers Editor: flooding, provide police to patrol the Re: Monahan Landing residents street, send recycling and garbage col- Now 90% leased, Book your visit today! miffed with new bus route, Your lection vehicles regularly, dispatch fire 2500 Wellings Private, Stittsville Community Voice, Oct. 29 trucks if something burns, but never, 613-581-2481 • [email protected] So let me get this straight. A few cranks ever, ever run a bus along Summitview. on Summitview Drive would like the The people who have their miffs in a WellingsofStittsville.com city to move a new bus route off their bunch say the street is too narrow for “A PERSONAL CHEF & street. buses. I’m sure they would like the city to: If this stunning claim is true, I insist CONCIERGE SERVICE clear snow, apply salt, sweep each our city councillor send out the bulldoz- NO TAXES, NO CONDO FEES, springtime, fix potholes, repave every ers to fix this grave and urgent problem few years, paint lines, power the street- forthwith. NO MAINTENANCE lights, maintain street and traffic signs, I’D LIKE TO MOVE-IN TODAY.” cut the grass on the city road allowance, Nevil Hunt drain away storm water to prevent Kanata Wellings member 2020 6 December 10, 2020 - Community Voice
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December 19 – Sweets Saturday with BeaverTails! 11 pm to 4 pm Stop by and enjoy some socially distanced sweet treats in our backyard! First come first serve, please wear your mask while you’re browsing around and keep a 6 ft distance from those around you. There will be BeaverTails, local maple candy, and many more sweets to enjoy.
December 20 – Dog Sleded Sunday! 10 am – 1 pm Go on a wild ride in a dog sled to help support a great cause! Tickets will be requiredequired to ride, two people per sled and tickets are limited to ensure gatheringgathe limitsmits are not exceeded. See link above for details and to purchaspurchase your tickets. All proceeds will be donated to HelpAge Canada. *For theSOLD other 9 days, visit the link above for our OrleansOUT and Carleton Place events! News Community Voice - December 10, 2020 7
Thank you to everyone who participated in our “Letters to Santa” campaign this year. We had such positive feedback and sent out hundreds of kits, so we will be sure to bring this initiative back next year. Hopefully you have had a chance to view our beautiful community Christmas trees this year. We have a tree at the Glen Cairn tennis courts, another Submitted at Eva James and a brand-new tree at Crownridge City of Ottawa mayor Jim Watson (left) and Kanata North tennis courts that will hopefully brighten your day! Coun. Jenna Sudds (right) stand masked and socially distanced at the Kanata Golf and Country Club. Operations staff are currently reviewing the city’s 2020 has been a year like no other. The COVID-19 Winter Maintenance Quality Standards (WMQS). Housing development would pandemic has impacted our lives in unimaginable ways. The goal is to improve snow clearing on residential Despite the many challenges, it has brought us together as roads, sidewalks around schools and bus stops and ‘rip the heart out of the community’ a community though. I have said it before, and I will say the cycling network. Go to engage.ottawa.ca/ it again: It makes me incredibly proud to see our Kanata BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI was considered the Father of wmqs to provide your feedback. North neighbours help each other in times of need. Earlier Kanata, said his Dad would this year, hundreds of volunteers stepped up to walk other During a winter weather event, maintenance crews The City’s planning com- have been “horrified” at the residents’ pets, get groceries, run errands, sew masks, etc. are deployed to residential streets once 7 cm or mittee has refused two de- loss of green space. This kindness is incredible, and I would like to thank you all! velopment applications “It defies all his good plan- The Holidays are usually a special time to get together more of snow is forecasted. Please note that the needed to redevelop the ning principles, and the rea- maintenance standard for residential roadways is Kanata Golf and Country son people choose to live with family and friends; however, Ottawa Public Health to be cleared by 10 hours after the completion of Club as a 1,544-unit residen- there,” said Teron. recommends that we celebrate only with members of our household and avoid trips to other cities to reduce the risk a storm. Residential roads will be cleared to a snow tial subdivision. Former mayor Des Adam of COVID-19 transmission. I know, this will be hard, but we packed surface, not down to a bare road. For snow Members agreed with plan- told the committee the ning staff that the plan of City of Kanata has always all have to do our part in reducing the spread of COVID-19 clearing standards and information, please visit my subdivision known as 7,000 taken pride in its long term by celebrating in person with the people we live with and website. Campeau Drive was incom- planning. celebrating virtually with everyone else. If you live alone, A winter parking ban will be called when 7cm or patible with the surrounding Where the community of please consider exclusively celebrating with one additional Kanata Lakes community. Kanata Lakes now sits, Adam household as a safe way to spend the Holidays. more is forecasted. New this year, the ban will not Planners felt the develop- said the city then set out to COVID-19 cases are not just numbers, they are people. end at 7am as in previous years. The end of the ban ment application was pre- build a community in which Every precaution we take to slow the spread matters. Please will be determined by the Director of Roads and will mature as the applicant residents could live, work follow Ottawa Public Health’s recommendations and be be announced via social media as well as radio (ClubLink) has not secured and play. COVID Wise to help keep COVID-19 under control. Wear a a legal storm water outlet. He said that when Kanata and television. Please follow the City of Ottawa on mask or face covering where required, or when you cannot A zoning amendment for was first formed out of two maintain a physical distance of two metres. Isolate yourself social media for the latest updates on parking bans. the greenspace was also re- former townships, the coun- fused for being inconsistent cil of the day on which he sat from others when you are sick and get tested promptly if All lanes along Old Richmond Road are now open you have COVID-like symptoms. Stay two metres apart as the Kanata South Link project has achieved a with multiple Official Plan heard from local tech mag- policies. nates about greenspace. from those outside your household, and wash your hands major milestone. You may notice the speed limit has The applicant has ap- They advised that if Kanata regularly or use sanitizer, especially before touching your been reduced as you approach the roundabouts pealed both applications to wanted to attract the best face. that are now open. Final utility work and streetlight the Local Planning Appeal and brightest to the bur- Please remember, it is okay to not be okay. The holidays installation is now underway. Tribunal (LPAT). geoning tech base at the can be a tough time for many, and the pandemic might add In agreeing with staff’s re- time, the city should build extra tension and solitude. Please look out for each other. Please contact me directly at Allan.Hubley@ottawa. fusal of the development a community with as much Virtually, check in on loved ones and reach out to family, ca should there be anything we can assist with. proposal, the commit- greenspace as possible. friends, and neighbours. And please seek help if needed. tee recommends that full Adam gave committee You can fi nd available community resources listed on my Wishing everyone a wonderful holiday and thank council ask that the tribunal members a brief history of website at KanataNorth.ca/community-resources. you for the privilege of being your Councillor. not approve either when it those early development Lastly, please support our local Kanata North small considers the matter in early days. businesses. When you are shopping this Holiday season, 2022. He reminded them it was please choose small businesses whenever you can and Please visit my website at Several local residents and the original Kanata Lakes encourage friends and family to do the same. Together, we www.councillorallanhubley.ca for business interests spoke builder, Campeau, which against the application on offered that 40 percent of can help save our small business community! updates and you can reach me by email at Wishing everyone a wonderful [email protected] different grounds. its lands would remain as Chris Teron, son of the late greenspace forever. Holiday Season. Stay safe! or for more urgent matters, please Bill Teron, the original archi- contact my offi ce at 613-580-2752. tect of Bearbrook and who PLEASE SEE HOUSING, PAGE 12 8 December 10, 2020 - Community Voice News ‘Innovating on steroids’: Merrilee Re-elected board chair reflects on challenging year
Fullerton BY ERIN McCRACKEN Holidays in the Capital Member of Provincial Parliament a reminder to think of others Kanata-Carleton Lynn Scott -- the lon- gest serving trustee in the By: Jim Watson, Mayor, City of Ottawa Ottawa-Carleton District The Holiday Season is an occasion to refl ect on the School Board (OCDSB) Many Recent Provincial Announcements to Note year past, take a sincere appreciation for our blessings, -- has been re-elected and fi nd opportunities to help those less fortunate than us. Many Ontario Government announcements were made in to serve as board chair the last few weeks. For example, did you know that you can for the third consecutive But it can also be a hard time for those living in poverty, access most Service Ontario services online 24/7 – including year. in temporary housing and shelters, or even on our streets, renewing your driver’s license – from the comfort of your home? “One thing that was re- especially since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic And now, if you physically need to go to a Service Ontario ally important was mak- in March. Many families are struggling to make ends offi ce, you can book appointments for four Ottawa locations. ing sure we had some meet and to put food on the table, particularly during For more information or to book an appointment visit www. ontario.ca/appointment. stability in the system,” Screenshot/OCDSB/YouTube the holidays. In Ottawa alone, more than 39,000 people A “Support for Learners Program” was launched to provide said Scott, Zone 1 trustee. Lynn Scott visit an emergency food bank program every month – fi nancial relief for families facing new education related That consistency will School board chair and that number is rising rapidly in 2020. expenses because of COVID-19. The aim is to support those be important for the up- The 36th annual OC Transpo/Loblaw Christmas Food families that have incurred additional learning costs, with a coming budget process, she said. Drive is the Ottawa Food Bank’s largest single-day food and to ensure some ini- The board has applied one-time funding of $200 for children aged 0-12 and $250 for drive every year – and it helps thousands of individuals children and youth with special needs up to age 21. Apply today tiatives continue moving for funding the federal and families ensure they have enough to eat when at www.Ontario.ca/SupportForLearners. forward, she said. government provided to On November 5th, the Ontario Finance Minister delivered This year was marked by the province for several demand is at its highest. a Provincial Budget with a plan to provide more resources to significant uncertainty COVID safeguards, in- On Saturday, December 19 between 9 a.m. strengthen frontline health care, support people and employers, with regularly evolving cluding improved facil- and 6 p.m., over 600 OC Transpo and City of and lay the groundwork for Ontario’s recovery. Read more provincial directives re- ity ventilation, she said. Ottawa volunteers will be collecting non-perishable about Government programs and services to protect Ontarians lated to the pandemic Another challenge on food items and donations for the Ottawa Food Bank at through the pandemic at www.budget.ontario.ca/2020/index. and accommodating stu- their radar is a $24-mil- participating grocery stores. Visit www.OCTranspo.com html. dents switching between lion deficit due to declin- At the Civic Campus of the Ottawa Hospital, the Premier, for a full list of participating stores. Together, let’s try to Finance Minister and Health Minister joined with local MPPs to in person schooling and ing student enrolment. make this the most successful and impactful campaign to announce a $45 million investment to add 254 more beds in virtual learning. There were 1,700 fewer date. Every donation, whether big or small, goes a long “There’s no question elementary students, hospitals and health facilities in Ottawa. Nearly $18 million will way in helping the most vulnerable in our community. this has been a diffi- most of them kinder- be spent to address ambulance offl oad times and the hiring of I’d also like to remind residents to think of our local more frontline staff. cult year,” Scott said. gartners since that grade small businesses, which have given so much back to Another important health care announcement for Ottawa is a “Developing a culture is not mandatory, and long-term care project in partnership with The Ottawa Hospital of innovation was one of 827 fewer high school the community over the years. They support our local and Schlegel Villages that will create 256 new spaces at the our strategic objectives, students. charities, they sponsor our youth sports teams, they Riverside site. This project will create a campus of care with and we are innovating on “With all the uncertain- employ students and neighbours. This year, I urge you specialized units for dementia, mental health and complex steroids.” ty not everybody who all to consider supporting these local shops, services and physical needs. It began with rotating we expected to be reg- restaurants by purchasing items or gift cards for your The Ontario Government launched a community teacher strikes, followed istering their children loved ones. Your help through the holidays will be greatly paramedicine program in Ottawa, Renfrew, and across the by school closures in in our schools actually Province. This program will help seniors who are currently on appreciated and helps these businesses make it through mid-March, transition- ended up sending them,” the winter. long-term care waitlists, stay safe in the comfort of their own ing to online learning and Scott said, adding some homes with 24/7 access to health services. It leverages the skills Finally, while this time of year is typically spent with establishing a fall plan switched boards, others of paramedicine practitioners to provide additional care and family and friends, we must remain COVIDwise and do enhanced at-home supports for seniors. with in person cohorts chose homeschooling or and virtual access. There moved away. things a little bit differently this year, as we continue to One fi nal thought regarding this special time of year when reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our community. I we all take moments to pause, refl ect, and count our blessings. were busing shortages to Most of the funding the Let’s think of all the things we should be grateful for in Kanata deal with and COVID in board receives from the encourage everyone to celebrate responsibly by hosting and West Carleton. Even with the many challenges we faced several schools. province is based on en- virtual calls or by meeting for a walk in our many beautiful in 2020, our community continues to be caring, generous In most cases there has rollment. The resulting parks across the city. A full list of winter activities can be and resilient. Consider local groups and associations, local been one infection in a deficit could result in found at OttawaPublicHealth.ca/SocialWISE. This year businesses, green spaces, and your neighbours and friends, and school at one time, and eliminating teacher po- has not been easy for anyone, and it is OK to not be you will realize just how blessed we all are. some schools haven’t had sitions, which would lead OK. Visit OttawaPublicHealth.ca for more information on I wish everyone a merry Christmas, and any COVID, said Scott. to larger class sizes. taking care of your mental health. health and happiness through the holidays. Late last week 22 OCDSB “That is certainly not I wish you all a safe and merry Holiday Season. All the best for a brighter 2021. schools had at least one something we would positive case. want to do, not this year,” 240 Michael Cowpland Dr. Suite 100 Kanata, ON K2M 1P6 “We’ve had very few Scott said. 613-599-3000 • [email protected] outbreaks declared by www.merrileefullerton.ca Ottawa Public Health,” PLEASE SEE SCOTT, PAGE 12 Community Voice - December 10, 2020 9
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>>SCOTT, FROM PAGE 8 internet hubs, but this is human rights roadmap. provide a learning oppor- City launches sign language service not a cure-all. Last week the board di- tunity, she said. The board is also work- “I don’t think there’s any rected staff not to say ra- It’s part of ongoing BY YOUR COMMUNITY VOICE STAFF ing to address equity is- school in the district that cially offensive terms in change and innovation Residents who are deaf, hard of hearing or speech-im- sues, which Scott said doesn’t have some fami- any form. from the board to the paired can now connect with a sign language interpreter to have been starkly il- lies who are struggling “It’s not that there’s classroom. access real-time interpretation for telephone calls to the City. lustrated during the right now, financially and going to be censorship,” The pandemic wasn’t on The City launched this new video relay service as part of pandemic. emotionally,” the trustee Scott said. “But there are the list of priorities that International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Some students don’t said. new sensitivities around trustees and staff needed “Video relay service is another way for residents with hear- have internet access at “A lot of people are really how to talk about those to embrace. ing or speech impairments to contact and engage with the home or the technology having a hard time, and subjects because the sim- “In the OCDSB we talk City,” said Mayor Jim Watson. needed for remote learn- that suggests, as well, ple use of words for some about ourselves as a Using Canada Video Relay Service, people with hearing or ing. In some cases kids that we need to be pay- of our students and staff, learning organization speech disabilities can connect with a sign language inter- live in rural areas where ing attention to the men- that hurts. and we really try to be a preter via video conference before calling the City at 613- connectivity is unreliable tal health of our students New approaches are learning organization,” 580-2400. The interpreter connects the caller with the City, or families don’t have the and also our staff.” needed when talking Scott said. relaying conversations between both parties. money for devices. The board is also about racial injustice “But now that it’s here This new service provides an alternative to TTY calls, but The board has distrib- making progress in its and oppression that we are learning.” the City will still offer residents both options. uted computers and Indigenous, equity and won’t cause hurt yet will [email protected] [email protected]
>>HOUSING, FROM PAGE 7 of any long term municipal planning and it will render Just Listed “This condition was not useless all of the years and NOVENA BuyingSOLD or selling? LISTING% imposed on Campeau, it the countless hours of good Nothing beats experience. COMMISION was offered by Campeau to municipal planning that Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have Call me today! the city,” he said. went into the building of this 1 If ClubLink, the opera- community,” Adam added. asked for favours. Th is time I ask a very tors of the golf course, were “It will make residents cyni- special one. Take it Dear Jesus and place 613-203-2348 now allowed to develop the cal that any future planning it within your heart where your Father [email protected] lands, Adam stressed “it efforts would or could be *based on 5% commission would rip the heart out of enforced.” sees it, in your merciful eyes what will PROFESSIONAL SERVICE DOESN’T this community.” become your favour not mine. Amen. HAVE TO BE EXPENSIVE! “It will make a mockery out [email protected]
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points out in an update to sign near the intersec- Three problem intersections to get all-way stop signs residents, when they were tion of Great Lakes and BY COMMUNITY VOICE STAFF Town Centre off Campeau Canadian Shield Avenue Way are critical connec- designed and installed Maritime. Drive could see all-way at Great Lakes Avenue tions for the community, with brick interlocking “Public awareness cam- Three problem inter- stop signs installed next and Maritime Way and says Coun. Jenna Sudds. in place of a crosswalk, paigns have not improved sections near the Kanata spring. Great Lakes at Maritime Unfortunately, she no stop controls were the behaviour of motor- installed. ists and serious safety “This design has created concerns remain preva- much confusion for both lent,” said Sudds. pedestrians and drivers After requesting a review Overwhelmed with the choices and has been a serious of each intersection, the for retirement homes? safety concern of mine for councillor learned from some time,” said Sudds. traffic services the inter- A variety of temporary section of Great Lakes Don't know where to start with traffic calming measures and Maritime met nec- Ottawa's 100+ options? have been installed in the essary standards. last two years, including: However, both Canadian • Gateway Signage of Shield Avenue intersec- Call us first and let us help you! 40km/h tions did not meet the • A speed display board standards. ◊ Retirement home search assistance on Maritime Way The councillor success- ◊ Short stay, respite and convalescence • “Pedestrian Ahead” fully appealed through ◊ Home care and aging in place support signage in both direc- the city’s transportation tions approaching the in- committee on Dec. 2 to ◊ Immediate resources and referrals tersection of Great Lakes have the all-way signage Avenue and Canadian installed at the remain- 100% Offering virtual meetings and tours. Shield Avenue ing two Canadian Shield FREE and Call us at 613-421-6073 or These are in addition Avenue intersections at LOCAL to previously imple- Great Lakes Avenue and service email [email protected] mented safety improve- Maritime Way. for a no-obligation chat. ments in the area such as an “Elderly Crossing” [email protected] News Community Voice - December 10, 2020 15 Part of Campeau Drive extension open to traffic
BY COMMUNITY VOICE STAFF Weather permitting, in the coming weeks, curbs and The Campeau Drive sidewalks will be installed Extension Project has and pavement placed on reached another milestone. Campeau near the Didsbury Campeau from Country Submitted Drive intersection. Utilities Glen Way to Winterset Road The Campeau Drive could also be installed if the is now open and ready for extension is now partly open. weather co-operates. use. Traffic interruptions can Kanata North Coun. Jenna roadways and cycle tracks be expected near Didsbury Sudds tells residents in her from Country Glen Way to and Campeau to allow for latest project update it re- Winterset Road utility installations and mains on track for comple- • Placement of lightweight roadwork. There will be on- tion by the end of Fall 2021. fill material and distribution site flag persons to direct Since breaking ground in slabs for the new Carp River traffic in addition to con- January 2020, the following Bridge approaches struction signage. Off-peak work has taken place, ac- • Pouring of the Carp River lane closures or roadway cording to the councillor: Bridge including abut- narrowing may be periodi- • Earth excavation, site ments, deck, and parapet cally necessary. grading, and granular work walls Access to Kanata for the new roadways • Utility, watermain, and Commons Community and • Curb and sidewalk place- storm sewer installations to businesses will be main- ment from Country Glen • Line painting and sig tained at all times. Way to Winterset Road installation from Country • Asphalt placement for Glen Way to Winterset Road [email protected] UUPCOMINGPCOMING IISSUESSSUES We publish every 2nd week and mail to every home, apartment & business
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OTT-AD-4352 Your Community Voice-5.15x10.71-Visions danced in their heads.indd 1 2020-10-22 2:29 PM 16 December 10, 2020 - Community Voice News All Saints teacher honoured for keeping memory of World War Two vets alive BY JOHN CURRY school in March but the biogra- first time that she and her stu- students to share a soldier and phies were completed and are now dents had worked in depth with work on the biography together. All Saints Catholic High School shared with the Faces to Graves World War Two documents. She Kirtz has worked closely with Alice teacher Vanessa Kirtz has been organization. said it was a huge learning curve van Bekkum of the Netherlands honoured for her work with her It turned out to be a project in for all of them. She received a lot who is the co-founder, president students in telling the stories of which the students became very of help from Kurt Johnson, a local and research team coordinator of World War Two soldiers buried at engaged, with each student taking researcher, historian and former the Faces to Graves Foundation. the Groesbeek Canadian war cem- great interest in finding out about Munster resident, who not only ad- She initiated it after writing about etery in the Netherlands. the soldier being researched. The vised on the research but helped in a single soldier in a war grave in a In a brief ceremony at the school pupils started calling the subject of tracking down the families and in Netherlands cemetery. She has prior to Remembrance Day, she their research “my soldier.” editing the biographies. also been a host family for veter- received a certificate and a com- The families contacted in this Kirtz also became involved with ans visiting the Netherlands for memorative coin from the Faces process were also most apprecia- Defining Moments Canada, a Remembrance ceremonies. Her to Canadian War Graves Groesbeek tive of the efforts being made to tell Canadian heritage organization goal and that of the foundation is Foundation recognizing her ef- the story of their family member dedicated to commemorating to establish a virtual memorial tell- forts. She is only the third person to who died in the liberation of the definitional moments in history ing the stories with photos of all of receive this “Faces to Graves Coin.” Netherlands in 1945 and is buried through stories. Some of the biog- the Canadian soldiers buried there. Kirtz is a Canadian history, civics at the Groesbeek cemetery there. raphies were shared with them. She was contacted by Kirtz who and careers teacher at the Kanata Among the comments received John Curry photo Kirtz’s lesson plans for this project was at that time preparing for school. from the families were the follow- All Saints Catholic High School are available as well, so that any the school’s 2020 student trip to It was in the second semester of ing: “Thank you for your interest teacher Vanessa Kirtz holds the teacher doing research on sol- the Netherlands for the 75th an- the 2019-2020 school year that and for recognizing Robert’s ser- coin and certificate she received diers with a class can use them for niversary of the liberation of the Kirtz and her Grade 10 students vice”; “Wonderful to know a little from the Canadian War Graves reference. Netherlands. The trip was can- set to work to research the stories more about our family. A very in- Groesbeek Foundation. She is working again with the celled due to the COVID-19 pan- of 28 soldiers from Ontario buried teresting research job well done. Faces to Graves Foundation as demic but the research continued. at the Groesbeek cemetery. So many lost their lives at such a “It’s touching to know that he hasn’t her class this school year will be There are over 2,000 Canadians Families and relatives of almost young age. Again, thank you for been forgotten by the country of his working on assembling the biog- buried at Groesbeek. The idea is to all of these soldiers were tracked making contact with us”; “I didn’t birth. Thank you and your student raphies of 14 more soldiers buried keep their memories alive by telling down, sometimes using “cold calls” even know him and I cried today for taking the time to research his at Groesbeek. The number has the stories of their shortened lives. to locate sources. The COVID-19 after receiving the info. Thank you history.” been reduced from the 28 soldiers pandemic did interrupt in-person so much for filling in the blanks!”; Kirtz pointed out that it was the done the previous year, allowing [email protected]
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Community Office 240 Michael Cowpland Drive, Suite 100 Merrilee Fullerton Kanata, Ontario K2M 1P6 MPP - Kanata-Carleton (613) 599-3000 • [email protected] www.merrileefullerton.ca News NewsCommunity Voice - December 10, 2020 17 Lions still roaring despite pandemic BY LINDA LEINAN Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Kanata South! “We Serve” is the motto of Lions Clubs internation- ally, but with many months Wishing you health and happiness of COVID semi-isolation, how can a service club such this Holiday season and all as Lions make this motto a the best in the New Year! reality in our community? The Kanata-Hazeldean Lions Club has found some Submitted interesting ways to deliver The Club donated $2,000 to Doctors Without Borders on their motto. Canada for their pandemic-related work in memory of late In March the club made Lion friend Wilfrid Lamb. His daughter Sarah is in photo in a $2,000 donation to the red and white striped shirt. Kanata Food Cupboard. This was followed by a Cupboard toward family almost $3,000 in monetary $2,000 donation to Doctors Christmas hampers. donations. Without Borders Canada This donation was in the Another pandemic project for their pandemic-related context of cancellation of the was in response to an appeal work. It was made in memo- Lions-led annual Holiday from the City of Ottawa for ry of former Lion Wilf Lamb, Parade in Kanata, which reusable masks for distribu- a long-time member of the normally collects food and tion to those in need. club who died in 2018. Lion money for the food cup- Sewn by both Lions and Wilf’s daughter Sarah works board. Additionally, the club non-Lions in Kanata, a for Doctors Without Borders, held a no-contact food drive total of 142 masks were and spent eight years in con- in Glen Cairn on November contributed. flict zones in Africa. 14. Residents came through In November the club with extreme generos- Linda Leinan is the sec- made a second $2,000 do- ity, contributing over 7,000 retary of the Kanata- nation to the Kanata Food pounds of food, as well as Hazeldean Lions Club. 18 December 10, 2020 - Community Voice News Christmas Eve service last for Trinity Church Rev. Seaman BY SHEILA BRADY joy in church dinners, sun- rise breakfasts at Easter and Shaun Seaman is an excep- children’s stories. tion in the church. COVID has drawn a pall For many reasons, from fi- over the past months, says nancial to philosophical dif- Seaman, ferences, the vast majority of “The church is now locked ministers stay at one church and Sunday services are of- for five to seven years, before fered over Zoom. It is a little moving on. anticlimactic,” he says. It’s not an easy job, trying The Christmas Eve Service Your Pet’s Home to meet the spiritual needs will be his last official duty at of vastly different people in Trinity. a society which offers a myri- Then the Rev. will have ad of competing alternatives more time for painting, Away from Home to Sunday morning worship. swimming, skiing and Rev. Seaman is leaving Bruce Weir Photo spending time at his beloved Trinity Presbyterian Church Rev. Shaun Seaman cottage with his wife, who Dec. 24, retiring after 27 plans to retire in March 2021. years. during Christmas in the for the Holidays There have been 153 funer- Stable to singing and sweet Sheila Brady is an origi- al services, 123 baptisms, 120 smells from a long line of nal member of the Trinity Open for boarding over the Holidays including last minute bookings weddings, 1,300 sermons food trucks during Savour Presbyterian Church and a 13 year journey to the Summer. There is also congregation. move from a modest white • All breeds of dogs church overlooking Kanata • 7 Day/week Daycare & Boarding to a spacious new church • 30 acres of fenced fi elds & forest home on four acres border- • 2 large fenced in play yards ing Richardson Side Road. • Climate controlled kennel building “I really feel it is time. I am • Blankets & cushions for down times 68. I need a rest. I am really • Each dog has a safe individual space to have their naps looking forward to the next • Staff are experienced & have pet fi rst aid training chapter,” says the gregari- • All necessary Covid-19 precautions are being taken on site ous Seaman, known for his hearty laugh, welcoming Check out our Facebook page personality and innate abil- ity to make newcomers feel to watch the dogs having a great visit welcome and accepted. Trinity was his second as- signment, after serving for Seasons Greetings from our home to yours! seven years in a two-point charge in rural Nova Scotia. The Trinity call was a homecoming for the young Seaman family, includ- ing Eben, Logan and six- Register for City of Ottawa month-old Hannah. Ottawa is hometown to Heather Seaman. Shaun grew up in Elgin, ON. Winter activities He worked long hours visit- KENNELS ing church members in their est. 2007 homes and the community, determined to keep up and be the best possible minister 6830 Fernbank Rd, Stittsville to a young, growing church. ottawa.ca/recreation There has been a lot of 613-831-3236 joy, staging community events, from concerts, art [email protected] shows, bazaars to the bray- ing of donkeys and horses Community Voice - December 10, 2020 19
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Promotional Pricing Ends December 31st, 2020 - Must be 19+ to Order 20 December 10, 2020 - Community Voice News Watson to decide next year whether to run for fourth term BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI soon become the city’s lon- youngest mayor ever in 1997 enjoys the job of mayor of able to find a cure. gest serving chief magistrate at 36 years of age. He left in his adopted hometown “I say not only is it emo- In his second act as mayor since it was a logging town. 1999 to lead the Canadian immensely. tional, because not only are of Ottawa, Jim Watson will He became the city’s Tourism Commission be- “It never feels like a burden people suffering the sadness fore serving out his three to walk into the office or do of losing a loved one, par- years. After a brief stint in the job,” he said. “I still have ticularly in long term care media following that ap- the energy and the health home where they can’t even AAnglicannglican PParisharish ooff MMarcharch pointment he was lured that will allow me to do it if be with them to say good- back into politics in 2003 as the people give me another bye, but people are suffering an MPP where he served in mandate. I have to take into from mental health break- CChristmashristmas SServiceservices Dalton McGuinty’s cabinet account all sorts of factors. downs because of the lone- until 2010. I haven’t had a lot of time to liness and people are facing DECEMBER 24 ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM: He left that post to run Submitted think about that because economic hardship because • 4:30 pm Family Liturgy with Christmas Story and Carols for the top job in the newly Jim Watson I have just been so over- their life savings in their • 9:00 pm Liturgy with Reading of the Christmas Gospel and Carols amalgamated city, unseat- whelmed with everything businesses have evaporated. DECEMBER 24 INPERSON HOLY COMMUNION ing incumbent mayor Larry Your Community Voice. before us as a city.” “It’s a tragedy like no other WITH COVID19 PROTOCOLS: O’Brien. On Dec. 1 he marks “I think its important peo- It is an understatement to we have ever experienced in • 5:30 pm St Mary’s North March 2574 6th Line Road, Dunrobin his 10-year anniversary in ple know where incumbents say this year has been an our lifetime. People are look- • 7:00 pm St Paul’s Dunrobin 1118 Thomas Dolan Parkway the hot seat at Ottawa city stand one way or the other,” emotional roller coaster for ing to government for help. • 7:00 pm St John’s Kanata North in the Hall 325 Sandhill Road, Kanata council. he said. “That often acts as a Watson. Unlike some of the We are trying to do whatever DECEMBER 25 ONLINE THROUGH ZOOM: Half way through his third catalyst for some other peo- other disasters residents we can to help people and • 10:00 am Reading of the Gospel for Christmas Morning and Carols term in the thick of a world- ple to jump into the ring who have faced whether it’s the protect them.” wide pandemic, Watson may not or dissuade others tornado, or the flooding, this Watson has been out of his All who wish to attend says he has not decided yet from running.” latest crisis had a beginning comfort zone over the ex- on-line or in-person whether he has another fight The Quebec native who got but has no ending in sight. tended period of isolation must pre-register through: left in him. the political bug at Carleton “We’re now into several as he tries to follow the pub- That decision will come University, where he ran months, coming up to a year lic health edict to limit social www.parishofmarch.ca sometime next year, he said successfully for president of and we have no idea where gatherings. 613-592-4747 in a wide-ranging year-end the Rideau River Residence the virus is going to take us telephone interview with Association, says he still and whether we might be PLEASE SEE MAYOR, PAGE 21 New Boutique Yoga Studio in Carp Brings Village Together A new yoga studio COVID-19 because we has found its roots at the felt our community needed entrance of the Village of the space. Small class Carp. Right off of Carp sizes are the vision and Road, Village Yoga and opportunity, we don’t see Wellness Boutique is a it as a hinderance to the new studio offering small, business,” said Stewart. COVID-19 compliant “Fundamentally our goal yoga classes to villagers is to create a practice that is and surrounding yogis. inclusive and community- The new studio provides a driven. We all need to be space where people can extra kind to ourselves, our take their focus from the strange times we neighbors, and our communities right now. live in and put it back into their practice. Yoga can give you the peace of mind and Jennifer Stewart and Vanessa Sorgard sense of calm that we know so many are offi cially opened the studio on November looking for,” added Sorgard. 8th, after the province’s COVID-19 Classes are available seven days a restrictions eased in the area. Their week and have a maximum capacity of partnership in the studio merges Stewart’s six yogis at a time. To check out the class business savvy mindset with Sorgard’s schedule and book your fi rst class, visit yoga teacher training and creative skills. yourvillageyoga.ca or download their “I couldn’t think of a better business app on Google Play or the App Store. All partner. We’ve truly merged the best of classes must be booked in advance and both of us. We opened this studio during masks are worn until you reach your mat. News Community Voice - December 10, 2020 21
>>MAYOR, FROM PAGE 20 don’t become a victim of and south continues. “But every time you hear COVID-19. Another positive indicator, a story of someone who is Development adds more units The self-professed people- “The only way we are going the mayor said, recognizing struggling you hear anoth- BY YOUR COMMUNITY VOICE STAFF person says he has curtailed to stop the spread is if every- the support of upper levels er story where someone is his public interactions to one plays their role.” of government, is a balanced doing very well.” A proposed subdivision at the northeast corner of Terry Fox practice what he preaches. The challenge is we still budget making the rounds His message to residents in Drive and Cope Drive could see an increase in the number Having said that, he says have to keep the city run- of city committees that caps Ottawa is, “maybe this is the of units and a greater mix of housing types. you can’t completely disap- ning. What is reassuring for taxes at three percent. year to do that shopping on The revised plan of subdivision will add 24 more dwelling pear into your den or office. me is we have seen a signifi- Other industries too, he your main street where you units to the 9.2 hectare site being developed by Claridge He tries to get out and at cant increase in building said, like the tech sector live or in your local shop- Homes. least be somewhat visible to permits compared to last continue to do well too, he ping mall instead of on-line Under the revised design, there will now be 16 semi-de- reiterate public health mes- year at this time. acknowledged. with one of the big American tached units as well as 36 back-to-back townhomes. Both sages and to support and He sees it as a good eco- The local economy is not firms.” housing forms were not in the original plan of subdivision. promote local businesses. nomic indicator. without its problems, the “We need to support these The changes also include a reduction in single family homes Watson has been im- “There’s lots of cranes up mayor acknowledges. small businesses. These are from 55 to 47 and 20 fewer townhomes from the original pressed by the vast majority and lots of construction “The challenge of course the ones we go to get the gift 129 to 109. of businesses he has visited work,” he said, adding the we are facing is the retail basket for a fundraiser or to A zoning bylaw amendment is needed to accommodate that are respecting the rules second phase of the “mas- sector and the tourism and get the hockey team or base- the back-to-back townhomes. 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It is priorities in my mind be- construction in the area Monohan Landing resi- – Monohan page to ask who was be- also a complete waste fore you consider art, like was done before side- dents questioning plans •Simon Frank hind the initiative and of taxpayer money,” preserving the quality of walk and pathways were to install a piece of art - Gathering why the public was invit- read another post on the the water and keeping completed. along the pathway sys- The public was ed to provide feedback Monohan Landing resi- the wildlife there,” added Kanata South Coun. tem surrounding a local given about a week in at the last minute, ques- dents Facebook page. McBride, pointing out Allan Hubley said there wetland. 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>>ART, FROM PAGE 22 one per cent of an in- noting benches have mind “and say maybe we options and maybe add I think it would be a clear frastructure project is been installed and trees should go and look for some others for a second indication people want That said, the council- set aside to benefit the planted as well. some other things.” round of voting. that choice,” Hubley said. lor said he gets where venture. If the overall comments Or if the top two choices “If on the other hand the naysayers are com- “It’s a matter of trying to are lukewarm to any are close in the public’s there was a clear majority, [email protected] ing from acknowledging put something for every- one of the four options, mind, the councillor sug- he had a similar reaction one there is what this is,” Hubley would like to see gests they go back out to when he first got wind of the councillor explained, the city keep an open the public with those two It’s Easy to the initiative. Upon reflection he learned the pending in- Knit Your stallation was tied to the city’s art program where Own Socks
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BY PATRICK UGUCCIONI include communications, job seekers from around the economies. We aim to fur- 5G wireless networking, world to opportunities in in ther position this region as The Kanata North Business software-as-a-service, con- the Kanata North tech park. one of the worlds’ leading Association has launched a nected and autonomous ve- The platform’s Job Board is tech capitals by helping new initiative to promote hicles, artificial intelligence, a one-stop-shop for those drive the growth of the busi- the job opportunities avail- assembly and manufactur- seeking opportunities in an ness area,” said Petten. “At able within Canada’s largest ing, cybersecurity, and more. area that’s showing unprece- the same time, we’re offer- technology park. Emerging startups, such as dented growth and employ- ing greater opportunities to The Talent Recovery Plan Youi.tv, Solace, and Martello, ment activity. talented professionals from will take the form of an ag- as well as leading multina- “Kanata North is a globally around the world, and giv- gregate jobs board that tionals including Blackberry significant technology in- ing them a chance to thrive markets current available QNX, Nokia, Ericsson, novation cluster and a major in our innovation center.” openings. Already 60 com- Cienna, Mitel and Huawei, contributor to Ontario panies have listed over 6,000 have all chosen to anchor and Ottawa’s respective PLEASE SEE TALENT, PAGE 27 Feel like a vacancies. many of their key research “It’s really an indicator of and development activities couch potato? the growth that has hap- within the tech cluster. pened in the technology In the context of the cur- park,” said Kanata North rent environment and the Spice things up Coun. Jenna Sudds, who “remote first” work poli- was the founding execu- cies that the pandemic has with bollywood, tive director of the business presented, the demand for association. research, development and urban or creative It is hoped the plat- services related to connec- Holiday Gift Ideas form will further position tivity and 5G have increased dance lessons! Kanata North as one of the opportunities for business Hot Pepper Buttons the world’s leading interna- in the park. Cranberry Snowman tional destinations for tech “There is unprecedented Wreath vaila le professionals. growth taking place world- festive e clusively at “The organization is com- wide related to 5G wireless seasonal ay to W U Made mitted to building a centre broadband networks and feed all the irds of seeds nuts and discoura e and fruit fun of cutting edge tech com- solutions. Investments are the s uirrels holiday addition panies in Ottawa which being made around the to any yard conducts over 90 percent globe in the communica- Winter Arts Classes of all telecommunications tions industry, which will The Joy of Bird Eliminator™ research in the country,” result in significant eco- Feeding book Squirrel Proof Nepean Creative Arts Centre Sudds pointed out. “ nomic growth for the areas reat ift for Feeder With 540 members, the where the tech suppliers are a ird lover Protects your ird Nepean Visual Arts Centre business association now prominent,” said tech mag- Illustrated ith seed ounty from Shenkman Arts Centre represents more than nate Terry Matthews. ima es and s uirrels and 28,000 employees. The as- “I participate in this revo- maps lar er irds sociation’s president, Jamie lution every day,” he added. ottawa.ca/recreation Petten, who has been in the “Initiatives such as those Covid-19 safety measures in place role for two years, says the led by the Kanata North Gift Cards number of job opportuni- Business Association will enominations of ties are expected to climb ensure continued growth or The perfect exponentially on the tech for our global 5G and ift for the ird lover in your life side moving forward. other leaders for years to The Kanata North tech come.” NOW OPEN! for community news park is home to world lead- As part of the economic 420 Hazeldean Road, Kanata ON YOUR and information that ers in the global application recovery plan to acceler- (613) 836-2888 • www.kanata.wbu.com economy with a number of ate innovation through SHOP ONLINE mywbu.com/kanata affects YOU! sub-sectors thriving daily the pandemic, Discover BIRD FOOD • FEEDERS • GARDEN ACCENTS • UNIQUE GIFTS VOICE within the park. These Technata seeks to attract
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>>TALENT, FROM PAGE 26 “Whether you’re a job Ringette association hands out hardware seeker from Ontario or else- where in Canada or from BY JOHN CURRY Novice Coach of the Year. around the world, you’ll find She served as head coach the opportunity right here The West Ottawa of the U10 Badgers team at the Discover Technata Ringette Association in the 2019-2020 season. job board,” added Kanata- (WORA) has presented Apart from these three Carleton MPP Merrilee several special recogni- individual awards, WORA Fullerton. tion awards. was presented two spe- Kanata North continues to Derek Couturier has re- cial recognition team position itself as the world’s ceived WORA’s 2019-2020 spirit awards for the 2019- primary 5G tech hub. For Louise Holloway Award 2020 season. example, Blackberry’s QNX for Volunteer of the Year. The U12 Ring Rats has – which is used in autono- He served as ice sched- received the J.D. Green mous vehicles, robotics and uler for many years. He Team Spirit Award for life-saving medical devices also managed numerous junior teams. The U19A – is located in the tech park. teams. team has won the J.D. In October, the Discover Liz Abbott has been Green Team Spirit Award Technata’s Virtual Career presented with the for senior teams. Fair broke a record with Mary Green Award for WORA draws its players more than 17,000 regis- Outstanding Service for from areas of West Ottawa trants, connecting talented the 2019-20 season. She such as Kanata, Stittsville, individuals with these com- has been a dedicated Richmond, Munster and Submitted Submitted Submitted panies. The business asso- WORA volunteer in vari- West Carleton. Derek Couturier holds the Liz Abbott holds the Stacey Jessiman is with the ciation will also be holding ous capacities, always Home arenas are locat- Louise Holloway Award for Mary Green Award for Robert MacKean Award for a virtual roadshow to market willing to pitch in and ed in Kanata, Richmond, Volunteer of the Year. Outstanding Service. Novice Coach of the Year. these growing tech oppor- help with her infectious Stittsville, Carp and tunities to those in Toronto, positive energy. Kinburn. (NCRRL). players from ages 4 to 18. beginning players under Waterloo, Montreal, and Stacey Jessiman has West Ottawa teams play WORA offers the sport The WORA program the age of seven to its ‘AA’ Vancouver. received the Robert in the National Capital of ringette for both recre- ranges from its learn-to- provincial teams. [email protected] MacKean Award for Region Ringette League ational and competitive skate Bunny program for [email protected]
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