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MRS. TIGGY WINKLE’S A SAD LOSS – AND PORTENT FOR RETAILERS? Eira Macdonnell, long-time general manager of Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s, said “We never could have lasted 43 years without the community behind us.” PHOTO: ROGER SMITH

By Roger Smith make one last purchase, post a mes- Success led to expansion in the EIRA MACDONELL’S sage on the memory wall and say ’80s and ’90s, with new mall stores While a final clear-out sale draws huge farewell to a neighbourhood institu- at St. Laurent (later moved to Place ‘Best of Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s’ crowds just around the corner at Mrs. tion. d’Orleans), the Rideau Centre and Most popular ongoing toys: Tiggy Winkle’s, Maida Anisman sips “I’m very sad to see it go,” says Bayshore. Simon opened a spin-off, Playmobile, Beyblades, Pokemon, a glass of wine and laments the demise Dawn Walsh. “It was always stop Lost Marbles, in the Byward Market Thomas the Tank Engine, Silly Putty of the store she created and nurtured number one for my kids and now my and in Westboro along with another for 43 years. grandkids.” Thoma Simpson, shop- Tiggy Winkle’s. Then came the Inter- Most popular fad toys: “I’m in shock,” she says. “Disbelief. ping with his 11-year-old daughter, net and a tipping-point shift to online Groovy Girls, Cabbage Patch dolls, Feeling numb. I’m in limbo.” says the store always elicited a sense shopping. inflatable furniture, Crazy Bones, Trolls The Glebe is the last of her six stores of excitement and wonder. “A little bit “Can you stop Amazon?” asks to close, a victim of changing tastes of the culture of the Glebe is being lost Simon. “I can’t. In the past 10 years, Most unexpected success: in toys and competition from online in this closure.” the world has changed the way people Fidget spinners shopping and big chains. But Anisman Anisman, a Glebe resident until shop. I’m sad, just really sad. We wish prefers to talk about the good times recently, opened the first store in we could have gone on longer.” Most popular board game: when the store was thriving. Fifth Avenue Court in March 1977 – Orleans, Bayshore and the Byward Catan, “by a mile” “The store was happy, it was jolly, “I wanted it to be warm and inviting, Market were gone in 2017. The Rideau people would be talking about their to look like an English nursery” – Centre closed last December. Hopes of Favourite event: kids and grandkids,” she says. “It before moving a block north 10 years consolidating the last two stores crum- Harry Potter book launches at midnight was Cheers, but with toys. The Glebe later. It was a family affair. Her first bled – Westboro shut down February needs to hear from me how grateful baby, Simon, born just after the store 29 and the flagship store on Bank will Favourite memory: we are for the help in making Tiggy opened, jokes that he was “raised in be history by Easter. Meeting staff at 4:30 a.m. at the Winkle’s such a success. The whole a basket under the cash.” After work- “Just immense disappointment in warehouse on Sundays in November community was so supportive.” ing there as a kid with his two siblings, the reality, not in the decision, but in and December to pack shipments to That support is still evident as long- Simon graduated to helping run the stores for the Christmas rush time customers flock to the store to business. Continued on page 2

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now available online. Mrs. Tiggy “A PlasmaCar we sell for $69 goes up on our neighbourhood Facebook site Winkle’s for $10,” says Macdonell. “That’s fine, Continued from page 1 but it changes the need for this place.” As for Anisman, her pessimism the reality it wasn’t sustainable,” says about the toy business sounds like a A scotch lounge in your Simon. warning shot for other neighbourhood Eira Macdonell, general manager of retailers. “The landscape has changed. Tiggy Winkle’s, is the stable quiet yin I think the days of independent toy neighbourhood. Neat. to her boss’s creative outspoken yang. stores are over, and I wanted to get 54 single malts, Scotch Cocktails, She started working for Anisman as out while I was still ahead. I just want Wine, Beer, Cider & Prosecco and Small plates a nanny 38 years ago. She kept the to thank the Glebe for a wonderful Evenings @ Oat Couture Oatmeal Cafe books and managed staff, including 43-year ride.” all the teenagers – “around a thou- Sad, yet proud of her legacy, Anis- Wednesday - Saturday 5pm - late sand,” she estimates – who’ve worked man’s feelings are summed up by part-time in the stores and warehouse. the last line of the closure announce- CANADA’S ONLY SINGLE MALT LOUNGE Her four kids were among them. Her ment, a quote from Dr. Seuss: “Don’t husband did store renovations. While cry because it’s over, smile because it her career job is over, she focuses on happened.” MONTGOMERY SCOTCH LOUNGE / OAT COUTURE CAFE how lucky she was to have it so long. “We never could have lasted 43 Former journalist Roger Smith is copy QUARTER PAGE INSERTION - 4.75 X 7.25 years without the community behind editor of the Glebe Report. GLEBE REPORT NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2019 us,” she says. “That is the message we want to share. The outpouring of sup- port and gratitude is immeasurable.” In her mind, Tiggy’s died a death MESSAGES POSTED ON of at least a half-dozen cuts. More TIGGY’S MEMORY WALL kids asking Santa for electronics like iPads, Xbox and Nintendo. More par- “Tiggy’s was the first place my parents ents shopping online for better deals. let me walk to “alone,” with my friends, Big chains like Toys R Us, Costco as a kid. 3 blocks at age 7. Rachel” and Walmart, even grocery and book stores, selling toys cheaper, often as “My children and later my grandchildren loss leaders. Tiggy’s tried online but loved to come here. So did our dogs the store was too small and had too who always got a treat. We are all so little buying power to match big com- sad. Thanks for the memories.” petitors’ prices. And the minimum wage went up, “which I support,” says “The most fun I ever had at a job. Love, Macdonell, “but it added to our costs.” Heidi” The Internet also had less obvious effects. Theft increased as shoplifters “Such a wonderful store – I’ve been stole Pokemon and Lego not for them- coming here for 37 years! The Glebe selves or their kids but to sell on Kijiji. won’t be the same. Laura Paquet” More second-hand toys and games are

Shoppers flock to Tiggy’s for last toy purchases, and to leave messages on the memory wall. COVID-19 Glebe Report March 20, 2020 3 Coronavirus – ripples in the Glebe The Glebe is a safe and cosy place. this stretch of time spent with your But we are reminded this month, children by force of circumstance with the onslaught of COVID-19 and may be remembered years later as a its ramifications, of our essential in- precious moment of connection and terconnectedness with the rest of the intimacy. city, the country, the world. We’re all For people working at home, a in this together, we humans. moment to focus quietly on the funda- Some of us will become sick with mentals of your work, and appreciate the coronavirus, but we have an more fully the camaraderie and often excellent medical and health system friendship found at work. For students to support us. We can be cautiously also, a time to focus so that the aca- optimistic. demic year will not be lost. But time For most of us, it will be the ripple for a few close friends as well, at least effect of the coronavirus that will have by phone. the most impact on our lives. We will get through this and come Brewer Arena opened on March 13 as a COVID-19 Community Assessment Centre Many of us will lose precious out the other end. But once it’s over, operated by staff of the Hospital, where walk-ins can be assessed and income during this pandemic, with will we look back and find something tested for the coronavirus. Medical staff were met by long lineups of those waiting to businesses shutting down, unpaid sick good that came of it? Some personal be tested. PHOTOS: ROGER SMITH days during self-isolation, layoffs and strength or sturdy bonds forged with lost income from cancelled events and others? Let’s hope. activities, investments that sink pre- cipitously. As well, in the wake of the many cancellations and postponements of group events and entertainments, we are thrown back on our own resour- ces to entertain ourselves. Now is the time for solitary occupations, espe- cially outdoors. ZINN RICHARDSON Some time spent online, yes, but DESIGN BUILD RENOVATE perhaps also finding a good book to read; trying your hand at writing a short story or a poem; practising your long-neglected musical instrument. A UNIQUE PROCESS TO SAVE Calling friends you only see occa- YOU MONEY. FIND OUT HOW. sionally because you don’t have time. Doing some last-chance cross-country skiing or snowshoeing. Starting your RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL PROJECTS running training. For parents, with school, day care and children’s programs cancelled, ZINNRICHARDSON.COM 613-809-5089

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HELP Why WANTED: Glebe Report seeks volunteer as Distribution Manager The Glebe Report is urgently seeking a volunteer to take on the role of Distribu- tion Manager. There are two parts to the the Glebe role. The first involves maintaining and cultivating the volunteers who deliver the papers door to door. The second requires a weather-resistant space (porch, garage, Report’s etc.) to store the bundles of papers for up to 48 hours before delivery. Although this position only requires 10-15 hours’ com- mitment each month, it is crucial to the Distribution continued success of the paper. If you are interested, please email chair@ Manager? glebereport.ca. Honorarium is provided. Here’s why. Glebe Zita Taylor gained from her 18 years as the Glebe Report’s Circulation Manager Comings and Goings (now called Distribution Manager). The Glebe Report is currently seeking a Distribution Manager. PHOTO: JEANETTE RIVE NEW TO THE GLEBE THR33’s Co. Snack Bar (pronounced By Zita Taylor about the new Canada Not-For-Profit I was able to help kids get their com- Three’s Company) has opened at 589 Corporations Act by being part of the munity hours for high school, often Bank Street, replacing Indulgence. The Glebe Report is looking for a vol- committee to bring the Glebe Report giving them references. I saw them go “What is our concept? Well, think unteer distribution manager to take into compliance with it. on into the community to take jobs in tapas (but we aren’t Spanish), think on the role of managing the volunteer I also gained critical work experi- local businesses. I particularly enjoyed sharable small plates all at a very delivery once a month of the Glebe ence where I could prove my seeing these kids grow. reasonable price.” (Facebook) Report. We asked Zita Taylor, who did organizational skills and my commit- On a practical level, the work each the job for 18 years, to reflect on her ment and dedication to a job. month was confined to a few specific Manchester Tower apartment units years in the job – its joys and sorrows, These points were critical for the work days, which admittedly could be are now available at 852 Bank Street ups and downs. I do now. I want to stress how helpful it intense, that were scheduled a year (corner of Bank and Fifth). was for my career to be part of the board ahead of time. And I was free the rest What did my time as the Glebe Re- and to work as circulation manager. of the month. Superette According to The Citizen port’s circulation manager do for me? In addition, I was able to build And I have to say, the honorarium (February 13), Superette will be locat- Many things! relationships on behalf of the Glebe was also a critical factor for me. I could ing a new cannabis store at 852 Bank I gained experience working for Report with local businesses and com- never have committed to so many vol- Street (corner of Bank and Fifth). a volunteer board, attending board munity organizers. Indeed, I became unteer hours without that honorarium. Superette said it plans to apply for meetings and having input into the the face of the paper. I experienced the retail-store authorization in March future of the paper. I was able to learn kindness of the Glebe first-hand (free Zita Taylor was the Glebe Report’s and hopes to open sometime in April how the not-for-profit world works by chocolates and flowers; hot chocolate circulation manager from 1998 to or May. getting my feet wet in a small, non- on cold days, water on hot days!) and 2016. She lives in the Glebe and has a stressful environment. I even learned learned the power of community. busy career. Glebe Osteopathy & Wellness is now open upstairs at 901 Bank Street. [email protected]. Phone (613) 325-9976 glebe report TFI@glebereport www.glebereport.ca CONTACT US GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN 175 Third Avenue Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s is closing its last Established in 1973, the Glebe Report, published by the Glebe Report Association is a monthly Ottawa, K1S 2K2 store on Bank Street, after 43 years in not-for-profit community newspaper with a circulation of 7,500 copies. It is delivered free to 613-236-4955 business. (See story, page 1–2) Glebe homes and businesses. Advertising from merchants in the Glebe and elsewhere pays all its costs, and the paper receives no government grants or direct subsidies. The Glebe Report, made PLEASE SUBMIT ARTICLES TO: Indulgence has now closed at 589 available at select locations such as the Glebe Community Centre and the Com- [email protected]. Bank Street. munity Centre and Brewer Pool, is printed by Winchester Print. EDITOR Liz McKeen [email protected] DEADLINES Lindt Chocolate in Lansdowne closed For Glebe Report advertising COPY EDITOR Roger Smith as of the end of February. Lindt was deadlines and rates, call the the first retailer to open in Lansdowne. LAYOUT DESIGNER Jock Smith [email protected] advertising manager. Advertising GRAPEVINE EDITOR Micheline Boyle [email protected] rates are for electronic material supplied in pdf format with fonts WEB EDITOR Peter Polgar [email protected] embedded in the file. CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE SOCIAL MEDIA Alex Stecky-Efantis s Susan J. Atkinson Janis Manchee INDEX Gerard Bailie Ian McKercher ADVERTISING MANAGER Judy Field [email protected] ABBOTSFORD...... 13 Carolyn Best Shawn Menard 613-231-4938 ARTS & MUSIC...... 22, 23, 24 Bob Brocklebank Sheila Moriarty BUSINESS MANAGER Debbie Pengelly [email protected] BIA/BUSINESS...... 1, 2, 15, 16 Suzanne Charest Emma Perrault BOOKS...... 26 John Dance Marisa Romano DISTRIBUTION MANAGER vacant [email protected] COMMUNITY...... 25, 33 John de Genova Clyde Sanger COMMERCIAL DISTRIBUTORS Teddy Cormier, Eleanor Crowder Jocelyn Despatis Sophie Shields CORONA VIRUS...... 3 Clive Doucet Lois Siegel PROOFREADERS Susan Bell, Martha Bowers, Valerie Bryce, Joann Garbig, FILM...... 18, 19, 29 Dorothy Phillips Colette Downie Roger Smith FOOD...... 20, 21 Peter Evanchuk Jason Staniforth AREA CAPTAINS Martha Bowers, Bob Brocklebank, Judy Field, Gary Greenwood, HERITAGE...... 36 Robin Gallagher Sue Stefko Ginny Grimshaw, Jono Hamer-Wilson, Della Wilkinson MEMOIR...... 31 Paul Green Zita Taylor POETRY...... 27 Trevor Greenway Glen Tiegs Views expressed in the articles and letters submitted to the Glebe Report are those of our contributors. PROFILE...... 28 Joel Harden Elspeth Tory We reserve the right to edit all submissions. Articles selected for publication will be published in both a REPS & ORGS...... 7–10, 12 Julie Ireton Mary Tsai printed version and an online version on the Glebe Report’s website: www.glebereport.ca. SATIRE...... 11, 14 Bob Irvine Janet Uren Please note that except for July, the paper is published monthly. An electronic version of the print publication is SCHOOLS...... 32, 34, 35 Shelley Lawrence Sarah Viehbeck Alison Lawson Genna Woolston subsequently uploaded with text, photos, drawings and advertisements as a PDF to www.glebereport.ca. SPORT...... 37 Selected articles will be highlighted on the website. Camielle Edwards Lang Zeus E LETTERS [email protected] Glebe Report March 20, 2020 5 More Green bins – the Wrong boundary OUR VOLUNTEER good old days City responds for the Glebe CARRIERS Editor, Glebe Report Editor, Glebe Report Editor, Glebe Report Jide Afolabi, Mary Ahearn, Jennie Aliman, Re: “Good old days in the Glebe,” Re: “Our green bins’ ‘dirty little Re: “Neighbours – close, but not that Tyler, Luke & Claire Allan, Julie Allard, Lawrence Ambler, James Attwood, Aubry Glebe Report, February 2020 secret,” Glebe Report, January 2020 close,” Glebe Report, February 2020 family, Michelle and Ron Barton, Andre Beauregard, Adrian Becklumb, Beckman First, a correction: Cardy should be Information contained in this article is Glebe Report reader Irena Bell quickly family, Inez Berg, Carolyn Best, Daisy & Cardl (pronounced “Cerdill.”). Mick incorrect, and we would like to ensure spotted my mistake when I referred to Nettie Bonsall, Robert & Heidi Boraks, Cardle senior made my baby crib. It that your readers are aware of this. the southern boundary of the Glebe as Martha Bowers, Bowie family, Adélaïde and Éléonore Bridgett, Bob Brocklebank, served also for my brother Elwyn and Shipping compost to Pembroke: the Rideau River in an interview with Erica Campbell, Ben Campbell-Rosser, many of our cousins. I still have it in The assertion that partially composted Sarah Young (January issue of the Alice Cardozo, Bill Congdon, Marina Caro, my basement. It is made entirely of material is trucked to Pembroke by Glebe Report.) It’s not, as Bell points Tony Carricato, Ava & Olivia Carpenter, wood (glued not nailed). It bears only either Renewi or the City to fully out – the southern boundary is the Ryan & Charlotte Cartwright, Tillie Chiu, a number of small tooth marks. The compost is false. All incoming and . But it led me to reflect Sarah Chown, Sebastian, Cameron & Anna Cino, Avery & Darcy Cole, John Connor, slats are wide enough and the gaps outgoing material to Renewi is tracked a little on the two communities. Both Denys Cooper, Sammy & Teddy Cormier, narrow enough to prevent injuries to and must be reported to the Ministry of are peninsular, with Old Ottawa South June Creelman, Marni Crossley, Georgia small heads, limbs and digits. A fitting Environment, Conservation and Parks pinched between the Rideau River and Davidson, Richard DesRochers, Davies tribute to the skill of a fine craftsman (MECP). The City and Renewi do not the canal, while the Glebe is circled Family, Marilyn Deschamps, Diekmeyer- and courageous Ottawa firefighter. have any arrangement to cure compost by the canal, Dow’s Lake and the Bastianon family, Dingle family, Delia Elkin, Nicholas, Reuben, Dave & Sandra Further to life in the “good old days” material at a site in Pembroke. 417. Both are old streetcar communi- Elgersma, Thomas and William Fairhead, (but the Glebe is still a great place to Trail Waste Facility: Collected ties with a strong Main Street (Bank) Amanda & Erin Frank, Judy Field, Federico raise a family), I recall going to the loads of leaf and yard waste co-min- and a walking, bicycling, community Family, Florencia Furbatto, Liane Gallop, movies on a summer Saturday. My gled with household organics must go culture. Both are places where you are Joann Garbig, Madeleine Gomery, Caroline father would give me 25 cents and to our organics processor (Renewi), as more likely to meet your friends in the & James de Groot, Hannah Good, Matti Goodwin-Sutton, Olivia Gorall, Barbara two child streetcar tickets. Mrs. Rad- provincial regulations preclude us from community rather than the Internet. Greenwood, Gary Greenwood, Ginny more (the grandmother) would give accepting it at the Trail Waste Facility. But there are also wonderful dif- Grimshaw, Jono Hamer-Wilson, Henry Gary and George 25 cents. We would During each spring and fall when ferences. There is a different mix of Hanson, Tracy, William and Mackenzie ride the Bank Street tram to either the yard waste is at its peak, collected loads services on Bank Street in Old Ottawa Harnish, Oliver, Martin and Simon Hicks, Rialto or the Imperial for the mati- of leaf and yard waste that are not co- South than on Bank in the Glebe. OOS Hook family, Cheryle Hothersall, Christian Hurlow, Illing-Stewart family, Jeevan & nee. Two cowboy movies, a serial (e.g. mingled with household organics may is distinguished by the Mayfair, a Amara Isfeld, Jonathan & Emma Jarvis, Superman), a newsreel and several be brought to either Renewi or the wonderful theatre and one of only two. Lars Jungclaus, Janna Justa, Laura King, cartoons, all for 10 cents. We would Trail Waste Facility for composting. There’s a slightly different vibe in Lambert family, Leith and Lulu Lambert, skip the soda and popcorn. That left This process has been in place since Old Ottawa South. It’s quieter, calmer, Jamie, Alexander & Louisa Lem, Justin us with 15 cents to spend, so we would the beginning of the contract and con- with lots of easily accessible green Leyser, Aanika, Jaiden and Vinay Lodha, Ben, Line Lonnum, Parker & James Love, walk home, stopping at Donaldson’s tinues today. The only exception was in space along the river. The Glebe, Carol MacLeod, Jennifer, William Maguire, (later Davidson’s and eventually Brit- 2018, when the compost material gener- because it’s closer to the city centre Pat Marshall, Catherine McArthur, Scott ton’s) to buy two or three comics. ated at the Trail Waste Facility was not and has suffered more from traffic and McDonald, Ian McKercher, Zoe McNight, Lily What more could a seven-year-old made available to the public. Instead, it overdevelopment, has had to develop a and Maya Molitor, Julie Monaghan, Diane want out of life? was used for an infrastructure final cap- harder edge to defend itself from cut- Munier, Mary Nicoll, Xavier and Heath Nuss, Sachiko Okuda, Matteo and Adriano Padoin- ping project at the landfill that resulted through traffic and developers wishing Castillo, Abigail Panczyk, Brenda Perras, Glen Tiegs (the old man on a bicycle) in significant savings. In 2019, the sale exemptions from zoning. That harder Brenda Quinlan, Annabel and Joseph Quon, of leaf and yard waste compost material edge is the reason many Glebites, as Beatrice Raffoul, Don Ray, Bruce Rayfuse, resumed and will also be available in they reach retirement age, decide to Mary & Steve Reid, Jacqueline, Lucy and 2020 at the Trail Road Waste Facility. walk over the bridge and set up house Adam Reilly-King, Anna Roper, Emile & Sebastien Roy-Foster, Keelin Rogers, Lene Road to Nowhere In 2019, 80,321 tonnes of co-mingled on the southern side of the canal where Rudin-Brown, Sabine Rudin-Brown, Sidney organics were brought to the Renewi life is a little more laid back. Rudin-Brown, Casimir & Tristan Seywerd, goes somewhere plant and 9,000 tonnes of leaf and yard Both, by the way, have wonderful Short family, Kathy Simons, Grady, Ella, Nick waste were brought to the Trail Waste community newspapers which I Stewart-Lussier, Stephenson family, Ruth Facility and continue to be piled in delight in reading and have made a Swyers, Brigitte Theriault, John & Maggie else Thomson, Trudeau family, Zosia Vanderveen, windrows at the Barnsdale location. real difference in both communities. Caroline Vanneste, Josh VanNoppen, Editor, Glebe Report Plastic bags and dog waste in green It’s always a treat to open either paper Veevers family, Camilo Velez, Jonah Walker, bins: In 2018, staff brought a report to and for that I thank both editors, Liz Erica Waugh, Vanessa Wen, Ben Westheimer, Re: “The Road to nowhere,” Glebe Committee and Council with a renegoti- McKeen and Brendan McCoy. Good Margo Williams, Zoe & Nicole Wolfenden, Report, February 2020 ated contract that allowed residents to editors have a deft touch and are often Howard & Elizabeth Wong, Ella & Ethan Wood, Nathaniel & Maggie Wightman, use plastic bags and include dog waste invisible but they make a difference – Young-Smith family. In regards to the recent article in the in their green bins. The program chan- a difference for the better. Glebe Report by Anant Nagpur, I ges took effect in July 2019 and have Thanks for delivering! would like to inform your readers that resulted in more leaf and yard waste Clive Doucet the road he has called The Road to being diverted to the Trail Waste Facil- Nowhere is not the road he is talking ity for composting. Renewi invested in WELCOME TO about. The road to Apex does exist but infrastructure changes at the organics Sabine Rudin-Brown, it does not really have a name and goes processing plant to be able to handle this Florencia Furbatto, Ben Campbell-Rosser from the Iqaluit core to a small cluster new material. The upgraded bag ripping of homes called Apex. shredder at the front end of the process The Road to Nowhere does exist and and upgraded screening line at the back goes in a different direction out to the end were implemented to help remove SHOP AREA CAPTAIN tundra and then just ends. People use the plastic bag material. NEEDED it to go hunting, berry picking, camp- LOCAL The Glebe Report seeks an area captain to ing in the summer, snowmobiling or Jason Staniforth volunteer several hours one day a month to just for a drive. Manager, Waste Processing drop bundles of papers for individual deliverers. & Disposal The role is crucial to the efficient distribution Sheila Moriarty City of Ottawa of the paper to our neighbours across the Glebe. The role requires lifting many bundles of Thank You papers and requires a vehicle. If you can help out, please contact the circulation manager at Glebe Report seeks Social Media volunteer [email protected]. The Glebe Report is seeking a volunteer to animate its social media presence on Twitter for and Instagram. Applicants should be familiar with the use of social media and the social AVAILABLE DELIVERY ROUTES media milieu. The expected commitment would be approximately six hours a month and Bell South - Orangeville to Powell would involve: Cambridge South - Queensway to Powell • Posting teasers online just before a new issue of the paper is published; Supporting Henry St. • Posting images and links to the web version of the paper on Twitter and Instagram, Plymouth Ave. - Bronson to LeBreton South especially before upcoming community events; City Hall • Posting occasional photos of the neighbourhood; Jackson + Frederick Place • Posting occasional important local news updates; and our Powell Ave. - Bank to Lyon • On occasion, live tweeting important community events such as public meetings. Powell Ave. - Percy to Bronson - South side Renfrew Ave. - Percy to Bronson - North side If this opportunity is of interest to you, please contact the co-chairs of the Glebe Report Advertisers Strathcona Ave. - QED to Metcalfe board of directors Patricia Lightfoot or Steve Zan at [email protected]. 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Glebe Report and OSCAR Glebe Report newspaper boxes – artists wanted Association The Glebe Report and OSCAR com- Board – munity newspapers are going to purchase six newspaper boxes to be Members located on Bank Street in the Glebe “Drama in the Desert” and Old Ottawa South so that both sought PHOTO: SANDY SHARKEY papers can be provided for the taking. Local artists will be commissioned Like all corporations, the Glebe Report to decorate the boxes. We welcome Association has a board of directors that is submissions from all artists, including responsible for overseeing the long-term Glebe Report Old Ottawa South and Glebe students health of the organization, establishing and in high school or university. maintaining governance, and making stra- Association AGM tegic decisions that aim to keep the Glebe Each box is made of metal with a Thursday, May 7, 2020, 7:30 pm Report a healthy and thriving community- window on the front. The boxes are Fraser Hall based newspaper for the long term. We approximately 75 cm high, 45 cm Glebe-St. James United Church meet monthly for 90 minutes and have a wide and 35 cm deep. The logos of 650 Lyon Street South current membership of eight. the Glebe Report and OSCAR need (Use the Lyon Street entrance) to feature prominently on the front The Glebe Report and OSCAR We are looking for a few individuals to (below the window), sides and top of Sandy Sharkey will be the featured speaker. the boxes. A graphic file of the logos newspapers are jointly seeking join us. Journalism experience is not es- submissions from artists to decorate six sential. Our current board members have will be provided to the successful can- Sandy Sharkey, former Ottawa radio an- new newspapers boxes. Submission backgrounds in law, engineering, human didates. nouncer, is an award-winning photographer, deadline is April 15. resources, accounting and publishing. The newspapers expect to see guest speaker and host of wild horse adven- We would like to expand the diversity of designs that reflect the life and spirit PHOTO: METROLAND MEDIA tures and equine retreats. She travels the the board and hope that individuals with of the two communities. Designs world in search of her favourite subject: wild backgrounds not represented here might must not contain advertisements or and are subject to inclement weather, horses. Sandy has photographed horses in consider joining. It’s a great opportunity to promotion for any business, prod- the murals must utilize oil-based paint Mongolia, Costa Rica, France and New Zea- grow your neighbourhood network. uct or viewpoint other than for the suitable for adhering to metal. land. In the spring of 2018, Sandy embarked Glebe Report and OSCAR. Designs To be eligible for consideration, a on a 67-day road trip to capture images of Anyone who lives or works in the Glebe may not include any breach of intel- submission is required. Submissions wild mustangs in the American southwest. is welcome to become a member of the lectual property, trademarks or brands are maximum two pages and must You can see her stunning images at Glebe Report Association. We look for- and cannot portray images of illegal include a short personal statement, sandysharkey.com. activity. Designs depicting or suggest- samples of the artist’s previous work ward to seeing you at our annual general meeting on May 7 at the Glebe St. James ing racism, sexism or discrimination and a design concept sketch. Proposals Wild horses shouldn’t keep you away! based on religious, sexual or gender should be submitted to chair@glebere- United Church. grounds will not be accepted. port.ca or [email protected] by Glebe-St. James United Church is wheelchair Patricia Lightfoot and Steve Zan An honorarium of $200 a box will April 15, 2020. All submissions will accessible. be given upon completion of the proj- be acknowledged. Winning artists will Co-chairs, Glebe Report Association board of directors ect. be selected by May 1 and murals are All are welcome. As the boxes will be located outside expected to be completed by May 31. GACA Glebe Report March 20, 2020 7

three storeys along Preston Street; residential por- tions will have six, nine and 15 stories. In total, 295 residential units are planned and are expected to Grocery store – inbound! be rentals. Phase two will be a 26-storey residen- tial building with 245 units, which could be either By Sue Stefko in recognition of the loss of the current surface park- rental or condominium units. This phase will be pri- ing lot. The majority of parking spots will be below marily residential in focus, with only about 6,000 In looking at the large, 300-vehicle parking lot ground and will be available to both residents and square feet of commercial. bordered by Preston, Beech, Rochester and Aber- visitors. However, the site is also well-positioned to After site plan approval, expected before the end of deen streets, many local residents have long mused take advantage of transit because it is within 600 March, Arnon could move relatively quickly towards this would be a perfect location for a grocery store. metres of the Carling O-Train stop, as well as close construction. Unlike nearby projects proposed by Arnon Development Corporation seems to agree. to the new Gladstone Station scheduled to open in Canada Lands Company (the Booth St. Complex) or Arnon has proposed to develop the site at 450 Roch- 2022. It is also near cycling paths like the Trillium the National Capital Commission (Lebreton Flats), ester Street, which is directly across from Canada Pathway, beside the O-Train line and Dow’s Lake/ Arnon will actually develop the site, speeding up Lands Company’s planned Booth Street complex. The the Rideau canal. the process. In addition, while many nearby sites ambitious project, to be built in two phases, includes Although there is no park or greenspace planned, had previous commercial/industrial/scientific uses more than 500 housing units, 613 parking spots and two “urban plazas” are part of the proposal. The and have contaminants that must be remediated, this 148 bicycle parking spaces. Perhaps of greatest inter- larger one is at the corner of Preston and Beech, and property was previously residential in use. Environ- est to the community, phase one is anchored by 40,000 it includes a patio area, a water feature and seating; mental studies have concluded that contamination is square feet of retail space. This includes an approx- a smaller patio area, also with seating, is slated for not a concern and no remediation is required so once imately 22,000 square-foot grocery store (which is the corner of Rochester and Beech. These areas are building permits are issued, Arnon can move to ful- slightly smaller than an average Metro); there may meant to animate the area and create new public fil its vision for the site. also be an LCBO or pharmacy, amenities currently spaces for events and activities. lacking in the neighbourhood. Phase one, with construction commencing as early Sue Stefko is president of the Glebe Annex Community While which grocery chain it will be has not yet as spring 2021, proposes a variety of heights. There Association and a regular contributor to the Glebe been confirmed, Arnon indicates it is in “very seri- is a one-storey retail podium and a retail block of Report. ous talks” with a major food retailer. This proposed development comes in the midst of extraordinary change and intensification in the area, with 7,000 new units planned or recently built within a half- kilometre of the project. Peter Hume, an Arnon representative, emphasizes that Arnon wants its buildings to contribute to the vitality of the community. “That is why in our pro- posal for a new residential/commercial building in the heart of Little Italy we included elements that Arnon believes will strengthen the community – a full-service grocery store, family-friendly rental units and a partnership with the City of Ottawa to provide public parking for the Preston Street area,” he said. “Arnon believes these elements, among other benefits, will strengthen the neighbourhood and provide those basic services that families and neighbourhoods need.” Arnon is indeed working with the city to provide View of Arnon’s development proposal for 450 Rochester Street, from the southwest corner at Preston and Beech more parking than will be needed by future residents PHOTO: ARNON DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION & GBA GROUP

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N 613-233-8713 E [email protected] www.gnag.ca What’s happening at GNAG As you all know, the City if Ottawa is Music returns to GNAG 11 years later, working very closely with the Minis- starring Hannah Brown (Maria), John try of Health, Health Canada, Ottawa Wolfraim (Captain Von Trapp), Erin Public Health and the World Health Hetherington (Elsa) and Grant Poul- Organization to manage the spread of sen (Max) and many new and familiar COVID-19 virus in Ottawa. faces. Maybe the kid who shovels your The health and safety of our staff snow, or your desk mate at work are and our community is a priority and suddenly stars; maybe you’ve never in light of that, GNAG has decided seen this show; but we guarantee you a to reduce the risk of exposure by wonderful evening you will not forget. cancelling all programs effective The final collaboration between immediately until Sunday, April 5 or Rodgers & Hammerstein was destined The Willow Vein Clinic until further notice. to become the world’s most beloved The Glebe Community Centre will musical. When a postulant proves too Dr. Janet Chow, MD be closed to the public Monday, March high-spirited for the religious life, she Varicose Vein Specialist 16 – Sunday, April 5. is dispatched to serve as governess for We continue to remind all staff and the seven children of a widowed naval clients that if you are showing any signs captain. Her growing rapport with the Ultrasound guided diagnosis and treatment of large or symptoms of the virus to please youngsters, coupled with her generosity and small varicose veins with 15 years experience. stay at home. If you are feeling ill with of spirit, gradually captures the heart of fever, cough or difficulty breathing, the stern captain, and they marry. Upon self-isolate from others and follow up returning from their honeymoon they Now open in Ottawa! – Book Today with your health care provider. discover that Austria has been invaded #103 - 1400 St. Laurent Blvd (beside St. Laurent Mall) Public officials are recommending by the Nazis, who demand the cap- you do NOT travel unless absolutely tain’s immediate service in their navy. 613-746-6034 necessary. If you are returning from The family’s narrow escape over the [email protected] travel outside of Canada, we strongly mountains to Switzerland on the eve of encourage you to self-isolate for 14 days. World War II provides one of the most thewillowveinclinic.ca We know there will be lots of ques- thrilling and inspirational finales ever Consultation covered by OHIP tions regarding the status of your presented in the theatre. programs and childcare. Our immediate Eleanor Crowder directs the staging. goal is to address the health and safety Lauren Saindon directs the music. of our community. As more informa- Together, along with their incredible tion unfolds, we will be in contact with production team, they present a show you on our next steps including course which will make more than your voice make-up, online course options, credit- soar. You know you love this epic on-account and refunds. musical based on the real-life story of We ask that you be patient as we the Von Trapp Family singers so mark work through this challenging time. your calendars and book your tickets. More information will be posted on Show dates have been postponed. our website and social media. Please stay tuned for new dates. Please remember, there are every- day actions that everyone can do to SUSTAINABLE FASHION SHOWCASE – help prevent the spread of germs that WE ARE ACCEPTING DONATIONS! cause respiratory illnesses. Take these Looking to turn your wardrobe everyday steps to reduce exposure to around but need more closet space? the virus and protect your health: How about putting your fashion wash your hands often with soap and towards a good cause? GNAG is host- water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer, ing its annual Sustainable Fashion sneeze and cough into your sleeve, Showcase on May 22. Donate your avoid touching your eyes, nose or spring wear to the GCC and we will mouth, avoid contact with people who be sure it will be worn with love. are sick, stay home if you are sick and All proceeds from the Fashion practise social distancing. fundraiser will go towards GNAG’s Integration Support Program for THE SOUND OF MUSIC children attending summer camp at We're bringing in an extensive RETURNS TO GNAG STAGE GNAG. collection of wedding bands with Join us for one of the most beloved For more details contact Mary Tsai WE PAY custom design options available. musicals of all time! The Sound of at [email protected]. THE TAX You'll have a chance to win $1,000 towards your wedding band purchase.

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Spring is getting ready to be sprung to begin in May 2020 with pilot traf- and the GCA can’t wait for longer fic changes in Old Ottawa South to days and the return of neighbourly follow, including a proposed bus/bike Photography Cochrane encounters that don’t involve snow- lane during certain hours. Mon. - Wed.: 10 - 5:30 • Thurs. & Fri.: 10 - 7 • Sat.: 10 - 5 • Sun.: 11 - 5 • 1136 Bank Street, Ottawa ON K1S 3X6 613-730-9039 • theclothessecret.com banks, snow shovels or snowblowers. Follow us: This winter did see some excite- PATTERSON CREEK BISTRO ment in the Glebe with the return The GCA has been asked by the of the Mutchmor Rink, operated by National Capital Commission to advise the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities them on opportunities to collect neigh- Group (GNAG). The GCA was pleased bourhood feedback on the planned to make a $1,100 donation to GNAG to opening of the Patterson Creek pop- support operations costs. We are seek- up bistro this summer. This approach ing input on how the rink worked this is consistent with findings from a year from the perspective of all stake- recently released NCC ombudsman Kitchen and Home Accessories holders and are doing a survey of the report which called for a reset of pub- school community to get their point of lic engagement around the Patterson Spring has arrived at J. D. Adam! view. Please email [email protected] Creek bistro and also how this dialogue to share your feedback. is sustained through the pilot. Pretty flower pots, soaps, baskets, The GCA looks forward to hearing CHANGING FACE OF BANK STREET the range of perspectives on the bis- egg cups, cookbooks and produce bags. Last month, the Glebe learned of the tro – whether for or against – in order New stock arrives every day. closure of Mrs. Tiggy Winkle’s. After 43 to understand how to assess whether years of supplying the Glebe community the pilot merits continuation or should * CELEBRATING 31 YEARS IN THE GLEBE! * and Ottawa with welcome baby, birth- stop operations. Many thanks to those day and “just because” goodies for kids neighbours who have taken consider- and kids at heart, this institution is clos- able interest in this issue. ing. The loss of this anchoring store on Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @jdadamkitchen Bank Street is just one of many chan- STAY AT HOME IN THE ’HOOD 795 Bank St. 613 235-8714 jdadam.ca ges to the face of the street in recent Our health, housing and social ser- © Ahnassi | Dreamstime.com years, but this one feels different to me. vices committee is collaborating on I imagined taking my little guy shop- a great event on housing options for ping to celebrate a good report card or older adults. The event will be at the to pick out presents for his cousins and Abbotsford Centre from 10 a.m. to friends. Nearly two, he’s only just started noon on Wednesday, April 1. This NEW PATIENTS WELCOME to realize the fun of the store, and some interactive session will allow partici- part of me feels like his childhood will pants to learn about housing options be a little less Glebey without it. that are available, explore affordabil- Dr. Pierre Isabelle Behind the family business is also a ity and share information on service family. It’s a reminder that many of our availability and accessibility for in- local shops are owned by folks who are home support. Dr. Peter Kim invested in the character of the Glebe and its traditional main-street feel. As BE ON THE BOARD! the GCA continues to receive updates The GCA has begun its annual GLEBE DENTAL CENTRE from the city and our councillor about recruitment and nomination work for FIFTH AVENUE COURT-EVENING APPOINTMENTS possible changes to Bank Street, we new board members to be confirmed OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY must support and nurture what we at our June annual general meeting. value about our neighbourhood and Please be in touch if you’re interested Business as usual during construction what gives it character and liveability. in being a GCA board member. New elevator access at 841 Bank Street The city’s Bank Street height and As always, the GCA will meet on the e character study continues. Although fourth Tuesday of March (March 24) at Stairs at 4th and 5th Avenu the GCA has reinforced its position of 7 p.m. at the Glebe Community Cen- holding height to no more than four tre. We invite all community members For appointments call 613-234-6405 storeys along Bank from Pretoria to to join us. We can always benefit from Holmwood, it seems clear that the city more volunteers to make the Glebe is moving in a direction that is slightly even better. Or get in touch gca@gle- divergent from what we’d hoped. The beca.ca or @glebeca on Twitter. steering committee for this study, on which the GCA is represented by our Clarification: In last month’s GCA planning committee chair Carolyn column, I mentioned the Lansdowne Mackenzie, will reconvene in March Community Consultation Group. To and the next public consultation has clarify, this is a committee co-chaired We changed our name been deferred to April. by OSEG and city councillor Shawn Not our expert advice In terms of traffic, our councillor Menard, and on which Anthony Car- Shawn Menard came to our February ricato is the GCA representative meeting to further describe proposed alongside representatives from other traffic changes in Old Ottawa South, nearby community associations and on the Bank Street bridge and in the the city. The GCA also has its own Glebe. Construction and changes to Lansdowne Committee, which folks the Bank Street bridge are expected can join if interested.

TFI@glebereport Now, for tomorrow 10 Glebe Report March 20, 2020 COUNCILLORS REPORT Shawn Menard Councillor, Capital Ward Mark Bourrie PhD JD N 613-580-2487 T @capitalward Civil Litigation E [email protected] Employment, Human Rights, Defamation E [email protected] www.shawnmenard.ca 1 Rideau St., Suite 700 Ph. 613-255-2158 Improving our parks and looking to the future of Looking for volunteer experience March is here and while there may our ward, it is important that we con- on a Board of Directors? still be snow on the ground, it’s never tinue to improve our parks. As we get too early to look toward spring! I more people living in the area, we will The Friends of the Ottawa Public Library know how residents enjoy springtime need more space and more amenities Association is a well-established charity in the Glebe. We have the Great Glebe to be able to serve everyone. currently seeking new Board members in Garage Sale, the Tulip Festival and so We have been pleased to fund sev- areas of: governance, retail management, many parks and green spaces where eral projects underway in and around we can enjoy a sunny afternoon. the Glebe as part of the cash-in-lieu volunteer coordination, logistics, and more. program and requests made by the For more information and to apply go to: MAJOR LANSDOWNE UPDATE Glebe Community Association. First, www.fopla-aabpo.ca/volunteer Many of you are probably wonder- the Glebe Neighbourhood Activ- ing what is going on with Lansdowne ities Group (GNAG) sees the need to Park. To recap, last fall we worked replace the play structure at the Glebe with council to bring a motion to Community Centre. The city did not ensure full public consultations before have money allocated for the lifecycle any changes were made to the operat- replacement of that play structure, so ing structure at the park. These were GNAG looked for other sources of to be conducted over February or funding. March before a report went back to They’re able to provide much of council prior to the summer. the funding, and the city has offered I’m very happy to report that after help through the minor capital pro- further productive discussions, OSEG gram, but it still wouldn’t be enough. has made the decision to withdraw The playground is well-loved, and the their proposal to program and oper- community centre is an important ate the entire park. I commend them community hub, so we are happy to for doing so and am looking forward help with these improvements. to improving Lansdowne Park collab- We are also working with city staff oratively, without the proposal on the to create Fire Hall Park. There is a par- table to replace valued city operations cel of land at O’Connor and Fifth right of the park. beside the fire station; it is currently My office will be working with the used as green space but isn’t officially community, city and OSEG on the a park. The city has developed designs future of all of Lansdowne Park, and to turn it into a proper park with a path we will be driving public discussion and benches, and we have approved and consultations on what we can do those designs. collectively to enhance neighbourhood Unfortunately, environmental and city-wide utilization. There is an testing determined that the soil is con- opportunity to help move towards the taminated (as is most soil in the central urban village originally envisioned for parts of the city). Further testing needs the space. Thank you to all residents to be done to determine what remedi- who voiced their opinion on this mat- ation measures will be needed. In ter. We will be sure to keep residents addition, we will be discussing the up to date on developments. cost of the remediation and what funding sources are available. CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKLAND PROJECTS It is disappointing that the soil is Park space is an issue in the Glebe contaminated and we can’t break and many other central communities. ground right away, but we are still The neighbourhood is quite built up continuing with plans to develop this and there’s little extra space to create park. We’re looking forward to when new parks so it is quite important that it will be done and residents will be we take care of our existing parks and able to enjoy it. expand our park capacity as much as Finally, we plan on making big possible. improvements to the court Luckily, our ward has a healthy at Eugene Forsey Park, just west of cash-in-lieu of parkland fund. This Bronson in the Dow’s Lake com- money comes from new develop- munity. These improvements will be ments in the ward. When building funded through a community-benefit new housing, developers must either agreement with a planned develop- provide space for a new park or give ment at 265 Carling Avenue. Eugene the city money that can be used to Forsey is another little gem in our improve existing parks. Considering community. You may not notice it the lack of empty space in Capital when driving along Bronson, but it Ward, developers tend to give money is well-used and valued by residents. rather than land. We’re glad that we’re able to deliver As development occurs throughout this park improvement for them.

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By Bob Irvine has the ‘right stuff’ to take on the toughest combat missions around City of Ottawa parking signs are the world. being used in places you would Ottawa parking signs are also being never expect. That’s the finding of a used in exciting ways in Vienna. year-long investigation by the Glebe Experts at the world-renowned Irvin- Report. It turns out that photos of ski Institute are using the signs to Ottawa parking signs are a key tool eliminate cognitive deficits of brain- in the selection and training of U.S. trauma victims. Lead researcher Dr. Navy SEALs. General Rex Rockford, Otto Freudenberger explains: head of U.S. Naval Special Warfare “We were initially concerned that Command based in Coronado, Cali- exposing our patients to images of fornia, explains: Ottawa parking signs would cause “Navy SEALs must make split- them irreparable harm and be viewed second, life-and-death decisions in by authorities as inhumane. How- highly ambiguous environments. We ever, we found that, because of their found that Ottawa parking signs are immense complexity, Ottawa park- an invaluable tool in choosing who ing signs provide a massive ‘shock will serve in our elite force.” stimulus’ to patients, which quickly General Rockford outlined to the rebuilds damaged synapses across Glebe Report how prospective can- the entire brain.” didates for the Navy SEAL program Dr. Freudenberger will present are presented with photos of a typical a lecture on his work at 11 a.m. on Ottawa parking sign. Each recruit is April 1 in the Glebe Community allotted half an hour to study it and Centre. Anyone who has not yet real- is then asked a question such as: “It’s ized that this is another spoof by Bob 5:05 p.m. on a Friday in December. is welcome to attend. Can you park here?” If the candidate can answer that question correctly Bob Irvine is a Glebe resident who within 15 minutes, Rockford knows loves April Fools’ Day, but isn’t so with dead certainty that this person keen on parking signs.

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THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST A love letter for public education This is a love letter to public education And let’s not forget about the par- A GOOD FRIDAY SERVICE and to folks who work in our public ents of these children, who are fearful education system. I see you, and I each and every day their kids go to Please come and join us: value you. school. Will their child be triggered? In recent weeks, as I’ve visited your Will they be restrained? Imagine the the pastors and preachers from picket lines in Ottawa, I’m constantly stress on those parents who are terri- reminded of the sacrifices you make fied of what happens when their little throughout the Ottawa Valley. to keep our schools afloat. I’m also one leaves for school. reminded about the inequalities that It doesn’t have to be this way. This Friday, April 10, 2020 walk into classrooms every day, and is a rich province, one where two bil- how you see first-hand the ways in lionaires have as much wealth as 11 11:30 am to 1:00 pm which our society falls short. million people. Despite all of Stephen You see kids who come to school Lecce’s and Doug Ford’s rhetoric, the hungry, and help them with breakfast money is there to invest more in class- Fourth Avenue Baptist Church programs. rooms instead of raising class sizes 109a Fourth Avenue You see crumbling infrastructure, and imposing mandatory e-learning. and work hard to keep our kids safe. The money is also there to make You see kids with disabilities sure that kids with learning or Free will offering for the struggle to learn, grow immensely developmental disabilities have the frustrated and act out. in-classroom supports they so des- emergency shelter Haven Too. In story after story I’ve heard on the perately need. Every child, no matter picket lines, you’ve reinforced for me their ability or their parents’ income, the consequences of a failure to value deserves the best possible start. and properly support your work. Parents understand this. I’ve heard Fourth Avenue Baptist Church I remember speaking with an edu- from so many parents, including ones cational assistant, one of three in a who identify as conservative, telling 109a Fourth Avenue school of over 900 elementary stu- me that the government must reverse 613-236-1804 dents, who feels like a first responder the cuts and get back to the bargaining for crisis behaviour rather than an table. I’ve seen parents bringing cof- educator. They once walked into an fee and donuts to the picket lines and evacuated classroom to deal with a heard the honks of support when they child in crisis who had just trashed drive by. The attempts by Ford and the class. They approached the child Lecce to pit parents and education with a mattress to contain the blows as workers against each other are fail- more help arrived. ing. We will not be divided. I’ve been told about how many chil- So to all of the teachers and edu- dren in crisis with violent behaviours cation workers who put their heart are kids with disabilities who either and soul into their work every single aren’t getting diagnosed at all or who day, thank you from the bottom of my aren’t getting the services and one-on- heart. You’re fighting for our kids, and one attention they need. together we will win. ABOTTSFORD Glebe Report March 20, 2020 13 CMYK ABBOTSFORD’S CRAFTY CREW

of that nature,” said Lindsay Thom- to Abbotsford our time and abilities, son-Marmen who’s been volunteering no matter what kind of abilities we at Abbotsford for about 20 years. “We have, and it allows Abbotsford to con- are looking for crafty people (all ages tinue with the money we raise. And and styles) to come in to do small stuff it’s important for the seniors,” said that takes hand coordination such as Thomson- Marmen. painting and using glue guns.” The crafters get together every The crafts and ornaments they make Thursday afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. are sold at Abbotsford’s annual Nov- in the craft room at Abbotsford House. ember bazaar, which draws people “It’s a good time. Ruth and I have from across the city to the centre’s old been doing it for so long. We need self- stone house on Bank Street. starters, ambitious starters, people who Thomson-Marmen and her craft can manipulate the materials we have partner Ruth Hetherington organ- on hand,” said Thomson-Marmen. ize the small crew, and they welcome If you are interested in this group, donations of fabric and other materi- contact Pat Goyeche, coordinator of als to use for their ornaments. Another community programing at Abbotsford volunteer sews tote bags while other at 613-230-5730 or The Glebe Cen- members knit hats, baby clothes and tre’s volunteer coordinator Lonelle baby blankets to add to the craft cor- Butler at 613-238-2727. You are most ner at the annual sale. welcome to try the group out before An Abbotsford member and young committing to becoming a volunteer. retiree, Thomson-Marmen joins in Abbotsford is your community sen- other activities at the centre with her iors active living centre. We are the husband and friends. community programs and services “We’ve been doing some travelling of The Glebe Centre Inc., a char- and went around South America on a itable, not-for-profit organization cruise. Then we started to learn Span- which includes a 254-bed, long-term ish at Abbotsford afterwards,” she said. care home. Find out more about our “And I’m in Zumba. It’s quite fun.” services by dropping by 950 Bank Lindsay Thompson-Marmen is one of Abbotsford’s Crafty Crew, a group of creative Thomson-Marmen also helps to Street (the old stone house) Mon.–Fri. folks that is ready to welcome new members. PHOTO: PAT GOYECH organize the bazaar’s flea market 9 a.m.–4 p.m., phone 613-230-5730, offerings so when she’s not in the craft or check out all of The Glebe Centre By Julie Ireton on original creations. room, she’s often in the basement sort- facilities and community programs on Right now, the craft group is looking ing through donations. our website www.glebecentre.ca It’s Christmas all year long for a small to recruit some more creative folks to She said that it’s the atmosphere and group at Abbotsford at the Glebe join them with their ideas and talents. camaraderie at Abbotsford that keep Julie Ireton is a journalist who Centre – the crafters who meet at the “We mostly do Christmas orna- her coming back every week. contributes regularly to the Glebe seniors’ centre once a week to work ments and other seasonal crafts, things “It’s rewarding because we’re giving Report on issues affecting Abbotsford.

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Pints & Quarts (Ps & Qs) will soon have a new name, a nod to the name of the building itself: Glebe Central Pub. Minding their Ps & Qs at Glebe Central Pub

By John De Genova

The successful ownership change of a treasured business can be tricky to accomplish, particularly when the previous owners were as well loved and respected as Amir and Maryam Aghaei of Pints and Quarts (Ps&Qs). Dan Rogers (left) and Blair Brassard But Glebites Blair Brassard and Dan are the new(ish) owners of Ps & Qs, Rogers have effectively managed the soon to be Glebe Central Pub. feat with aplomb, after acquiring the PHOTOS: JOHN DE GENOVA pub at 779 Bank Street and taking over as its new proprietors last August. Bras- turning the pub into a community hub. sard and his father started negotiations “We want to make a positive con- for the ownership change, and Brassard tribution to the community,” Rogers sought out Rogers as a business partner. explains, “through music, sponsor- Brassard, who has worked around ship, charity and possibly art.” the world after growing up in a small Some endeavours have included a northern Ontario town, moved to the Movember calendar of “Boys from Glebe 15 years ago without know- the Bar” with proceeds going to can- ing a soul. To meet fellow Glebites, cer research, and involvement in the he ventured to Pints and Quarts’ pre- Santa Claus Parade. In talking with decessor, The Royal Oak; over beers Mary Tsai of the Glebe Neighbour- and years, he made many friends. hood Activities Group, I learn that the Rogers, who moved to Ottawa in 1972 pub is partnering with GNAG’s social and has spent most of his years since sports programs, golf tournament and in the Glebe, had his first beer at the community development fund. Other present site when it initially opened as new features include Trivia Monday, Noddy’s back in 1982. Wing Night Tuesday, Open Mike For Brassard, owning a Cheers-like Wednesday, Karaoke Thursdays, bar is something he always dreamed of. Live Music Fridays, European Foot- “The Glebe itself is like a small ball pints, Jazz Sundays, a shortened town,” Brassard tells me. “People menu with weekly specials, a cocktail walk and shop in their neighbourhood. menu, a revamped and enhanced week- A five-minute walk takes twenty as end breakfast menu and extended hours you chat with acquaintances along the that keep the pub open until 2 a.m. way. Our pub is part of this wonderful “Our bar is accessible to all mem- Glebe society.” bers of our community in a safe, fun, It’s obvious that Rogers and Brassard welcoming environment,” Brassard are comfortable around each other. The says. “Families, LGBTQ members, two men have a great sense of humour, university students, everyone. A always laughing and smiling, and both place where a twenty-year-old and a have a tremendous gift for gab, able to sixty-year-old can have a meaningful carry a lively conversation with inter- conversation.” esting anecdotes. For Rogers, who “We have no tolerance for intoler- spent years on as a ance,” Rogers adds. political assistant, lobbyist and com- A name rebranding is also in the munications professional, talking and works. With a nod to the charming dealing with people comes naturally. Glebe Central building that houses, Friends through the pub and loyal, word is that the bar will be renamed frequent customers, the two often Glebe Central Pub. talked over beers and bites about Interview completed, I settle in for what it would be like to own Pints and a tasty Whitewater brew. I love this Quarts and how they might develop building, always have, with its majes- and grow the business if they did. tic, theatre style-curved bannisters “This is not a franchise,” Rogers leading to a basement laundry and the explains, “so we can be creative. And pub itself with its alleyway entrance. I it was important to us both, that we talk to my neighbours at the bar while kept the ownership local. Be part of glancing at highlights from last night’s the community.” Sens game. It’s a comfortable, cosy Community is essential to how this place to be with friends, with family pub sees itself and how it is setting itself or just with oneself and the friends apart. Besides serving tasty beverages you’ve yet to make. This is Glebe Cen- from local breweries such as Bicycle, tral (Pub), part of my community. Dominion City, Beyond the Pale, Whitewater, Perth Brewery and more, John De Genova is a poet and retired and supporting local businesses like public servant with a penchant for McKeen Metro and Nicastro’s, they are small business. 16 Glebe Report March 20, 2020

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Trevor Greenway is responsible for teams! communications at the Glebe BIA (Business Improvement Area). 67’s goaltender Cedrick Andree makes a glove save during a game against Windsor on February 16. PHOTO: VALERIE WUTTI SPORTS ON HOLD The day after the NBA put its basketball NEW PRO BASKETBALL AND SOCCER what the 67’s, Redblacks and Fury FC much larger than some realize that season on hold because of the corona- TEAMS IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD have done for Lonnum. are big basketball fans,” he says. “We virus, pro hockey, and soccer THIS YEAR “It’s a really cool way to gather are obviously taking advantage of the followed suit, setting off a cascade of can- By Trevor Greenway people and for me to meet my neigh- hype of basketball right now. This is cellations and postponements throughout bours,” she said. the right time and we have the right the sports world. Ottawa is not immune. Line Lonnum wasn’t even a hockey And there is no shortage of games business model in place, but it is the The Ottawa 67’s push for the Memorial fan when she moved to the Glebe in close to home this spring. (Or maybe community basketball program that Cup was put in jeopardy when the Cana- 2018. She had been to a couple of not – see box!) The 67’s are on fire, is really the lifeblood of everything dian Hockey League suspended play in games but wasn’t leading the OHL heading into the basketball in this city.” all its leagues until further notice. As the wowed by Canada’s game. playoffs, and are expected to make a He’s seen the support already. The Glebe Report went to press, the Ottawa That was until she saw the Ottawa push for a Memorial Cup berth. The Ottawa BlackJacks are leading the BlackJacks and Atlético Ottawa were await- 67’s play. Nowadays, you can spot Redblacks are set to introduce Nick entire Canadian Elite Basketball ing word on the start of their seasons in Lonnum in the stands at every home Arbuckle as their quarterback of the League in season-ticket sales. While April and May respectively as their leagues game. She’s garbed from head to toe future and have signed a myriad of the goal is to get between 2,800 and continued to monitor the situation. in 67’s gear, usually with her Noel players with the aim to improve after 3,000 fans to each home game, Cvit- On March 12, Hockey Canada ended Hoefenmayer jersey on (he’s her last season’s challenges. While we lost kovic says “the sky is the limit” after the minor hockey season right across the favourite player). If the 67’s are skat- our beloved Ottawa Fury FC soccer seeing nearly 8,000 fans pack into TD country. On March 13, the University of ing on the canal, doing deeds in the club, it didn’t take long for the beauti- Place for the Capital Hoops rivalry Ottawa’s men’s hockey team was about to community or making any sort of pub- ful game to return to the nation’s game between Carleton and the Uni- play its first game at the national champi- lic appearance, she’s usually close by. capital as Atlético Madrid announced versity of Ottawa last month. onships in Halifax when the tournament, “I go to every home game. I just love a partnership with the Canadian Pre- If you’ve ever taken in a pro basket- already underway, was cancelled. this team,” says Lonnum. “I see them mier League to bring a new soccer ball ball game, you know how unique out in the community and I even have team to Ottawa. The new Atlético my own jersey. 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The Corrs have performed on tour with the Rolling Stones. Anne is the songwriter and lead singer. She had a speaking role in the film The Com- mitments. The Corrs got their start by auditioning for that 1991 film and each won small roles; Andrea played band The Boys & Girl manager Jimmy Rabbitte’s little sis- ter Sharon. from County The cinematographer on The Boys & Girl from County Clare is Tom Clare Burstyn who used to make films in Montreal and now lives in New Directed by John Irvin Zealand. Burstyn was also the cinema- (Ireland, U.K. Germany, 2003) tographer on Liberace, a TV movie. Review by Lois Siegel He is an award-winning, Emmy- nominated cinematographer and was The Boys & Girl from County Clare trained at the National Film Board of (originally titled The Boys from Canada as a documentary filmmaker County Clare) is a battle of the bands before turning to feature films. as only the Irish can. The film opens with “Whiskey in Available: Ottawa Public Library & the Jar,” a rousing tune, and we’re off Amazon.com. Running time: 1 hour, social injustice, police brutality and women counting cash for a “tontine,” and running with a toe-tapping, trad- 30 minute class warfare are never very far from a sort of community loan enterprise, itional sound track. We hear and see the surface. a timely reminder that it is very often fiddles, accordions, whistles, pipes, In the Parisian arrondissement the women in these communities who harp and piano. If you are a musician known as Montfermeil, a three-man keep things going. or love traditional music, this film is team working for the Brigade Anti- Finally, there is the tech-savvy definitely for you. Criminalité roams the mean streets Buzz, a young, bespectacled African It’s 1965. The British Invasion is looking for trouble. Veteran Chris boy who flies a drone from the roof happening in every country except Les Misérables (Alexis Manenti), the alpha white of his block, sometimes indulging in Ireland where traditional music reigns. Directed by Ladj Ly male of the trio, is cynical and acts as petty voyeurism, but more often just The Liverpool Shamrock Ceilidh (France, 2019) though his badge gives him licence to keeping watch on his “hood.” Band is competing in the “All Ireland do as he pleases; in an unsettling early Improbably, a fuse is lit when some- Traditional Music Competition.” Can Review by Paul Green scene, we witness him gratuitously one steals a lion cub from the Gypsy they win the trophy? harassing a 15-year-old North African circus. Furious, the Roma go on the Band director Jimmy McMahon To say that the teeming banlieues girl at a bus stop, while his colleagues warpath. To head off a riot, our trio of (Colin Meany) brings his motley Eng- (suburbs) of northeastern Paris – home observe somewhat uneasily. His part- cops sets out to arrest young Issa who lish crew to the competition in County to many of France’s marginalized Af- ner Guada (Djibril Didier Zonga) is has been fingered as the suspect. Dis- Clare. His older brother, John Joe rican and maghrebin (North African) more the strong and silent type. They aster ensues when the arrest is bungled (Bernard Hill), wants his local band citizens – are a powder keg is a bit are joined by Stéphane who has trans- and the boy is injured when a flash to win for the third time in a row. The of a cliché. Notwithstanding, for the ferred from the provinces. It is perhaps bomb is detonated close to his face. family rivals clash. residents of the tumbledown housing intentional that these characters call The police are mortified to learn that Anne (Andrea Corr) is Clare’s young projects known as “les cités” that have to mind the three protagonists in Buzz and his drone have filmed the star fiddler. She is not only interested sprouted like mushrooms in these Mathieu Kassovitz’s 1995 landmark entire incident. With a crowd gather- in music. She likes Teddy (Shaun benighted neighbourhoods – people filmLa Haine. ing, the police find they are unable to Evans), Liverpool’s star flute player. who remain largely excluded from The cinematography in this very get out of a jam without digging them- The location is a delight: crowded mainstream life in France – the atmo- kinetic film is impressive, supple- selves in deeper. Young Issa, whom pubs, narrow streets. They only play sphere of tension is a daily reality. In mented as it is by drone shots that we have seen in the film’s opening Clare tunes –“If you want spice, go to 2005, the banlieues exploded in rage highlight the concrete wasteland that sequence celebrating France’s 2018 a curry house” – leave “jazz” to the when three North African youths were seems to blemish much of Montfer- World Cup victory, has become a sym- Beatles. electrocuted while being being chased meil. Les Mis is further enhanced by bol – a latter-day Gavroche – and now Just getting to the event isn’t easy as by police. Buildings and cars were put the authentic portrayal of a wide var- much depends on him. the travelling band faces a multitude to the torch, prompting then-president iety of well-rounded characters drawn It is difficult to believe this is Ly’s of road blocks – literally, with cows or Nicolas Sarkozy to denounce the riot- from different sectors of this com- first feature film. The steady ratch- sheep in the road, but also disappear- ers as “cette racaille,” or this riff-raff. munity where various national groups eting up of tension is the work of ing instruments and van wheels. Fourteen years later, it seems little coexist in an uneasy harmony. a master, and the film’s climactic Nevertheless, humour prevails. For has changed. Expanding on a well- Besides the police, there is Salah, sequence, where the stakes are very example, two lost musicians on the received short he made in 2017, also a reformed Muslim radical who runs high, is worthy of Victor Hugo him- road talk about playing the Bad Ron. called Les Misérables, first-time dir- a kebab shop that doubles as a sort of self. This is bravura filmmaking and What is that? The correct name is ector Ladj Ly, himself a product of drop-in centre. Rounding out the drug recommended viewing for the yellow “Bodhran,” the Irish drum. And they “les cites,” has fashioned a stunning dealers and petty criminals, Gypsy vests and Emmanuel Macron. insist on a pint of Guinness for break- portrait of the multi-layered societies travellers run a local circus. Signifi- fast because it’s “not good to eat on an that inhabit them. While this Les Mis cantly, the women of Montfermeil are Running time: 102 minutes. empty stomach.” is not another recounting of Victor strong, stand up to the cops and gen- In French with English subtitles. The film is set in different times and Hugo’s classic 19th-century tale of erally keep a benevolent eye on things. Probable rating: 14A. a harsher world. A young lad under revolutionary fervour, its themes of We even look in on a kitchen full of Scheduled for upcoming DVD release. FILM Glebe Report March 20, 2020 19 CMYK

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Helene Lacelle (left) and Peter Evanchuk, local indie filmmakers, filming under the Bank Street bridge. Their latest is a documentary, IN SANE, documenting the life of bipolar photographer Marko Polakiwski. IN SANE – Twenty years, twenty thousand kilometres 33 MONK STREET

By Peter Evanchuck tells us photography is an ideal way to Located along a vibrant section of Bank Street lined with help someone understand the mean- unique specialty shops, cafes and restaurants, residents When Einstein was asked what made ing of their life through the life around him a genius, his answer was simple: them. “You shoot an image and then at Amica The Glebe will come home to a historic Ottawa “Curiosity.” later you reflect on that image to go neighbourhood admired for its bike and pedestrian For creative media artists, that same deeper and really see that life around characteristic makes us never give up you,” says Burtynsky. “It does help put pathways, leafy streets, and beautiful century homes. – curiosity keeps us making new and meaning into your life. Marko needs innovative pieces of life in their cre- meaning in his life to help stabilize his Our residence will feature meals prepared by our Red Seal ative dimensions. bipolar issues.” IN SANE is the latest documen- So after 20 years and 20,000 kilo- Chef, personalized care services, and premium amenities tary by me and Helene Lacelle. This metres, out comes the documentary like a salon, fitness centre, and greenhouse. Feel confident no-crew documentary explores the IN SANE, all 20 minutes of it ready for knowing Amica The Glebe will provide you with everything ups and downs in the life of Marko the festival circuit. The title IN SANE is Polakiwski, a volatile and bipolar pho- broken into two words to indicate that you need today, and in the years to come. tographer who has spent most of his being crazy is both sane and insane – life trying to figure out how to over- that both are a part of the life of a person come his mental illness and produce with mental illness. The documentary is To stay informed about our latest updates a body of work. inspired by all those courageous people and events, call Alison Keller at 613-233-6363 That body of work means he’s on who suffer from mental illness and is the road recording all of Canada’s dedicated to Nicola Tesla. or email [email protected] UNESCO world heritage sites. Thanks to Glebe community mem- No crew, just Marko and me and our bers who offered sound advice on old vehicle barrelling along highway bipolar illness. after highway, to site after site, sleep- Our previous documentaries (com- ing in the car, a tent or a hostel to keep pleted in 2019) also reveal Canadian things “on the cheap” since IN SANE culture and social life as “real and was funded by ourselves, raw.” Searching for a Beautiful Bach- “I’m not making any money on this elor and A Short History of Poverty but I’m hoping to make a name for have achieved remarkable success on myself as a photographer and at least the festival circuit, winning accol- learn how to make ‘one-off’ books ades and invites to Fredericton, Los of my photographs to take around to Angeles, Atlanta, Virginia, Florence schools to show young people how and Rome. We are hoping to attend great Canada is and how one can the Florence and Rome festivals this overcome adversity to make their life spring if my cancer allows it. liveable,” says Marko, sitting in his For more information, go to mov- borrowed studio with walls lined with ieshandmade.com. thumbnails of his work. The studio belongs to Marko’s Peter Evanchuk is a local AMICA.CA/THEGLEBE mentor, the internationally famous photographer and filmmaker photographer Edward Burtynsky, who specializing in indie films.

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By Marisa Romano in other areas of France and Spain have been con- nizes that taste preferences play a role in the choice trolled by culling, but scientists and growers now of the preferred table oil. It is for this reason that she ymbols of peace among nations, olive trees know Xylella is there to stay and point to resistant has set up her store so that clients can experience, have been cultivated in the Mediterranean varieties of olive trees as a possible management tool. taste and learn the ins and outs of olive oil before basin for millenia. The ancient plants found in “Has all this affected the price of olive oil?” I taking home their favoured bottle, a pick-me-up for thriving groves, some so old that they produce asked Elizabeth Kilvert, owner of The Unrefined that special dish. the same olive oil that the Romans savoured, Olive, the store on Second Avenue that offers a large A food lover, Kilvert shares one of her recipes with Srepresent centuries of history, culture and tradition. selection of olive oils and balsamic vinegars sourced olive oil. This one is suited to vegetarian, vegan, Nowadays some olive farmers in Apulia – the from small artisanal producers worldwide. gluten-free and dairy-free diets. For other yummy southern Italian region that produces 40 per cent of She explained that the cost of olive oil has risen, recipes and all that you need to know about olive oils the country’s olive oil – are wondering if they are but she thinks the main driver could be the soar- and balsamic vinegars, check her website: unrefine- witnessing the loss of their family treasures and the ing demand in kitchens around the world, with new dolive.com, and drop by 151-A Second Avenue to landscape that they have always known. users drawn by the “discovery” of the health bene- thrill your taste buds. The threat is olive tree leprosy, a disease that has fits of the golden oil. no known cure. The culprit is Xylella fastidiosa, a But what about the taste? Yes, good olive oil Marisa Romano is a foodie and scientist with a bacterium carried from plant to plant by a sap-suck- grabs you for its flavour and for what it adds to all sense of adventure who appreciates interesting and ing insect. Once it takes hold, Xylella prevents plants dishes, but Kilvert warns that a lot of the olive oil nutritious foods that bring people together. from sucking water; curled-up leaves and shrivelled on the market is not what it is said to be – even some fruits drop, leaving behind ghostly groves. labelled “extra virgin” have been tamed by manipu- Xylella is described by the European Commission lations and dilutions with other oils. As an oleologist Italian Chickpea Stew as “one of the most dangerous plant bacteria world- – an olive oil sommellier – Kilvert describes the wide.” Previously unknown in the European Union, taste of pure fresh extra-virgin olive oil as a balance 2 tbsp Milanese Gremolata olive oil it was introduced in Apulia’s Salentine peninsula of fruitiness, bitterness and pungency, and she recog- ½ onion, diced by infected ornamental coffee plants imported from 2 garlic cloves, diced Costa Rica. Since the first outbreak in 2013, olive 1 tsp Italian seasoning tree leprosy has travelled north and infected an esti- 1 tbsp tomato paste mated 21 million trees. 1 large can chickpeas The containment measures directed by the Euro- 2 cans diced tomatoes pean Commission include the culling and burning salt and pepper of infected trees to provide buffer zones at the edge 3-4 cups fresh spinach of contaminated areas. Similar to forest fire man- 2 tbsp Sicilian Lemon white balsamic agement, it is necessary to destroy the trees ahead of the menace to stop the devastation. In a large sauce pan heat the Milanese Gremolata olive oil “If we did what they ask us to do, we would have and add the onion. Stir for 2-3 minutes. a desert” was the general sentiment among farmers Add the garlic and stir. in denial who feared the loss of all they had. Grow- Add the Italian seasoning and the tomato paste and stir. ers’ resistance to the imposed clear cut has allowed Add the chickpeas and diced tomatoes. the disease to advance quickly. Cook for 5 to 10 minutes. To date, the whole Salentine peninsula in Apulia Add the spinach and stir until just wilted. is declared an “affected zone,” as are French Corsica Elizabeth Kilvert’s Italian chickpea stew gets a flavour Serve on top of your favourite grain and drizzle with Sicilian Lemon white balsamic. and the nearby Spanish Balearc Islands. Outbreaks kick from good olive oil. PHOTO: UNREFINEDOLIVE.COM

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that pleasant acoustical space, and choir members learned to appreciate noodle Casual Glebe remark restaurants in Chinatown. The current director of the Bytown Voices is the dynamic Joan Fearnley, a noted soprano soloist and director produces decades of song of the children’s and women’s choirs at Notre Dame Cathedral. Under her By Bob Brocklebank Through her connections and her suc- leadership, with the support of an out- cessful search for seat sales, members standing accompanist, Carla Klassen, “The King’s Singers are not coming of the Glebe Singers travelled in 1995 the choir has grown to some 70 singers. to Ottawa so we will have to make to Jamaica where they were hosted by The Bytown Voices remains a non- music ourselves” – that declaration members of the National Chorale of audition community choir, performing was enough to get Janice Gray started. Jamaica. This is a chorus of talented in winter (pre-Christmas) and spring It was 1991 and Janice, a resident of vocalists who perform at official cere- concerts. The choir also frequently First Avenue and a former music edu- monies and also give concerts around entertains at a retirement home, per- cator in Quebec, sensed an interest in the island. A series of exchange visits forming some of the works from its forming a community choir. followed, with the Jamaicans coming most recent public concert. Rehearsals A small group of less than a dozen to Ottawa and the Canadians going to are at St. Basil’s Church on Maitland Glebites gathered in Gray’s living room Kingston, performing together or in sep- Some of the Bytown Voices singers in Avenue. The choir normally enjoys a to tackle SATB (four part music – sop- arate concerts. Many strong friendships full voice in spring of last year break over the summer months. rano, alto, tenor and bass). It signaled grew out of these visits. PHOTO: COURTESY OF BYTOWN VOICES The next performance of the Bytown the birth of The Glebe Singers. In 1999, the Glebe Singers were faced Voices will be April 26 at Woodroffe The premise for the choir was a com- with a need to change emphasis as it was in late spring or summer. It should be United Church. This will be a celebra- munity group of amateurs coming becoming difficult to recruit enough male reported that the Canadians held up well tion of 21 years in the choir’s present together on the basis of enthusiasm rather singers. There was a split. One group con- in Jamaica but on a sultry late spring form and almost 30 years since it was than by audition. Some knew plenty tinued as an all-female chorus (or SSA in evening in Ottawa, it was a Jamaican conceived in the Glebe. The concert, fea- about music; others could not read a note music terminology). The second group, who fainted from the unbearable heat! turing Vivaldi’s Gloria, will be the first and were totally dependent on learning including men from the Glebe Singers, After some five years, a period in time the Bytown Voices are supported by their parts by listening to cassette tapes their spouses/partners and women who which finding men, especially tenors, a small orchestra. While the concert will (cutting edge technology of the time). preferred SATB singing, ventured to continued to be an issue, McNamee include a new piece written by a talented Concerts were held in local churches form a successor choir. left the choir after she was recruited to young choir member, some of the sheet at Christmas and in late spring. 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By Colette Downie including furniture, sports equipment, clothes, shoes, small appliances, tools, GREAT GLEBE GARAGE SALE electronics, cookware and toys. See SATURDAY, MAY 23 the sale FAQs at glebeca.ca/great- FROM 8 A.M. TO 3 P.M. glebe-garage-sale-faqs-2/ for more RAIN OR SHINE information and tips on what can and cannot be sold and on ways to donate. In 1986, the average Ottawa home In keeping with the sale’s role as an price was $111,643, Halley’s Comet environmental event, the GCA is ask- appeared, mobile phones were the size ing everyone to cut down or eliminate of bricks and Glass Tiger, Madonna the use of single-use plastics. and The Pet Shop Boys were climbing Residents, why not fill up the the charts. That same year, the Glebe 20-litre water container you use for Community Association gave birth to drinking water when camping and the Great Glebe Garage Sale. offer tap water to thirsty shoppers? If With a long tradition as a fundraiser you’re a school, business or commun- for the Ottawa Food Bank and hun- ity association, please avoid selling dreds of Glebe residents selling stuff water in disposable plastic bottles and from their porches and driveways, the discourage vendors on your property sale has grown into a massive com- from doing so. Community organiza- munity event with significant benefits tions may also want to offer a water for the environment. station so shoppers can refill their per- Garage sales are a way to extend the sonal water bottles. useful life of all kinds of stuff. Crowds As in other years, we hope you will CONTEMPORARY come from all over Ottawa and beyond contribute 10 per cent or more of sale ART GALLERY to enjoy the spring weather, soak in the proceeds to the Ottawa Food Bank. community atmosphere and shop, keep- Donations have plateaued over the last ing tons of useful items in circulation couple of years – we hope to change and out of landfill. Whether you sell, that with more reminders as the sale buy or donate, the sale is a great way to approaches on ways to donate online reduce waste, conserve natural resour- at ottawafoodbank.ca or by mail. ces and reduce your carbon footprint. If you own property in the Glebe, Colette Downie is the volunteer there is no need to sign up or obtain coordinator of the Great Glebe permission to take part, unless you Garage Sale for the Glebe Community are selling food. Almost anything Association and can be reached gggs@ can be sold and passed on for reuse, glebeca.ca.. 26 Glebe Report March 20, 2020 BOOKS Machine sewing at Sunnyside Library

by Robin Gallagher some patterns that rely only on mea- son’s Sew with Me is a good surements), technology (understanding, place to start. The book I learned to use a sewing machine using, troubleshooting and maintain- offers a concise machine when I was about 10 years old, and ing complex machines), engineering guide and leveled proj- then I filed that skill away in the back (understanding how to turn a 2D fab- ects to help you start and of my mind for a long time. But a few ric into a 3D object) and, of course, art then build confidence and years ago, I took up sewing again more (picking fabrics, adapting patterns). It skills. These projects are seriously. I have never looked back. I is a welcome break from screen time appropriate for adults or for find a great relief from anxiety in the and an opportunity to develop concen- children (with guidance). hands-on work and a great pride in tration and attention to detail. If you already have a bit creating something from scratch or Learning how textile products are of sewing experience and in fixing something worn out or torn. constructed also gives a new per- are simply a little rusty, Sewing involves math (there are spective on the real human and then we have dressmak- ing books in stock. You’ll find helpful refreshers and loads of inspiration in Love at First Stitch. Tilly Walnes will walk you through When Hope is machine set-up and easy environmental costs of “cheap” gar- projects step-by-step. ments. And it provides the skills If you have a stash of fabric that necessary to repair or upcycle items you’ve been saving, then Little One- Shattered instead of discarding them. Yard Wonders is for you. All the If you have an interest in machine projects in this book require one yard sewing, whatever your motivation, or less of fabric. In addition to some then the Ottawa Public Library col- items of children’s clothing, it also lection has many titles to inspire and includes instructions for hot and cold guide you. And if you’re interested in packs (with animal faces!), butterfly sewing but don’t yet know how to use or bat wings, artist portfolios and, of a machine, then you’ll be happy to course, a library portfolio bag. While hear that Sunnyside will be offering most of these items are intended for machine sewing programs this spring. children and tweens, this book is Programs will be offered for children aimed at adults. (ages 10+), teens and adults. Programs Sewing Happiness is half memoir, will require registration and will be half sewing book. But the projects in listed on our website once full details this book are a little bit unusual, so it are available. warrants a mention. Projects include Reinvention: Sewing with Res- a triangle eco bag, a camera strap and cue Materials is currently one of my origami pillows. Overall, this title favourite sewing books. If you are may be a little bit less accessible for a interested in sewing as a way to have beginner sewist, but the book is beau- a positive environmental effect, then tiful enough to warrant a peek. this is the book for you. Maya Donen- These titles and so many more are feld offers easy and accessible ways to all available at the Ottawa Public transform “rescued” materials – that is Library. Good Friday Service to say, materials that would otherwise be landfill. Donenfeld walks through Robin Gallagher is a librarian at the Friday, April 10, 10:30 AM many unique and appealing upcy- Sunnyside Branch of the Ottawa Public cling projects for ripped jeans, Tyvek Library, where she works primarily St Giles Presbyterian Church (used for mailers and home wrap), old with children and teens. When she is T-shirts and other materials. not at the library, you can find her 181 First Ave If you are brand new to sewing and reading (to herself or to her kids), are looking for some simple and clear walking her dog, sewing or making project instructions, then Brandy Nel- music. Light Breaks POETRY QUARTER - MAY 2020 Through! Have pen, will travel – destination, anywhere!

Reveal the good, the bad and the ugly of elsewhere, please); your traveller self in a poem for the • No more than 30 lines each; Glebe Report’s May 2020 Poetry Quar- • On any aspect of the theme within ter. Where have you travelled or wish the bounds of public discourse; you had gone or still wish to experience, and if only in your imagination? The Glebe • Submitted on or before Friday, Report’s May Poetry Quarter seeks April 24, 2020. poems that capture your adventures in Poets in the National Capital Region of travel. We invite you to roam the land- all ages welcome (school-age poets, scape of your special places, voyage please indicate your grade and school). through the exotic or the familiar – and Please send your entries (up to 5 Easter Sunday Service come back to tell the tale. poems that meet the criteria) to editor@ As usual, poems should be: glebereport.ca Remember to send us Sunday, April 12, 10:30 AM • Original and unpublished in any your contact information and your grade St Giles Presbyterian Church medium (no poems submitted and school if you are in school. 181 First Ave Deadline: Friday, April 24, 2020 POETRY Glebe Report March 20, 2020 27 Aging: The Best Alternative Poems by Pat McLaughlin

Review by Clyde Sanger Wow! What a pleasure! It is truly a treasure Pat McLaughlin’s The book I’ve been asked to review. book of poetry is My Word available by By Pat McLaughlin The editor chose me emailing the poet. As we’re friends and she knew Lost my word That I’m old and write poems too. to read it again or listen again or look How absurd again and if the work speaks to you, It was just there What sort of poems? Well, I tend to then great, if not then go on to another.” under my hair write sonnets as they are short and At tea-time readings, she reads each Now it’s gone the rules are clear. When I saw old poem two times, “the first for sheer Damnation men in wheelchairs slumbering in enjoyment and the second to start to Tongue to brain the corridors of this retirement home, understand what the poem is about.” must regain I decided to spend my time writing. The 23 poems in her book, one to a word power The succession of sweethearts who page and some only seven lines long, this hour have been company for me twice a reflect her feelings about stages of week like poems about themselves. aging, the joys and the frustrations. Can’t talk “Done Cuddling” is the best, and two The poems are visually striking, Must stalk of them claimed it, although it was exciting. I loved them all. “Granny” a synonym really about my darling wife Penny, is shaped with a big belly as is “Mil- Feeling dim who helped start the Glebe Report lenials’ Lament,” and “Wakefulness” Mind is blank back in 1971. has a large bell hanging. There is no dark and dank Enough about me. punctuation, except capital letters. Pat McLaughlin came to writing Pat speeds along with a single rhyme, Sometime later rhyme-poems more methodically. She although ”Ice Cream” runs out! the traitor was a kindergarten teacher and later Is this poetry or visual wordplay? appears taught ESL students, who were “more She calls it a chapbook, and Octo- and jeers eager to learn.” Two years ago, she pus Books, with broad disdain, does Time has past started writing poetry for an online not stock them. Her book, now in its workshop called “Sharpened Visions.” second printing (the first was 50 cop- Feeling cast Then two writing groups and a six- ies), is available from Pat McLaughlin Into old hood week course with Phil Jenkins a year at [email protected]. which isn’t good ago clinched it. Jenkins suggested add- ing a drum and a guitar to her rhythm, Clyde Sanger, journalist, author and Alas! and off she went. “Poetry is like jazz poet, is a longtime Glebe resident and and abstract art,” she explains. “I don’t Glebe Report contributor who now ©2019 Pat McLaughlin always understand them but the trick is lives in Old Ottawa South.

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Braeden Cain is only in his second year of political science at Carleton Univer- sity, but the full-time Glebe student has already gotten his feet wet by working for Liberal MPP Mitzie Hunter on her unsuccessful campaign for the leader- ship of the Ontario Liberal Party. Cain didn’t actually seek out the position; rather it sought him out. “I actually got involved through Model Parliament at Carleton, and a good friend of mine asked if I would be interested in getting involved in [Mitzie Hunter’s] campaign,” said In the window of Ichiban Bakery – inspiration for all the home baking you’ll be Cain. While he was unsure of whom doing to while away the time during COVID-19. PHOTO: LIZ MCKEEN to support, this was quickly settled when he received a phone call directly Braeden Cain, a second-year political from Hunter, who represents Scarbor- science student at Carleton University, ough-Guildwood in Toronto. has already begun getting involved in “My friend got the candidate to give his future line of work. me a call, and we talked for a little PHOTO: EMMA PERREAULT Are you in need of exceptional while and by the end of it I decided that yeah, I think I’d like to make this And of course working for a candidate client service & investment advice? person premier.” who’s really nice, who cares about Cain’s duties included making issues, who listens to what people have schedules, organizing events, plan- to say is also really gratifying.” beckmanwealthmanagement ca ning Hunter’s week and helping out Though he is only in second year, . with canvassing. “I also help find times Cain’s experience has led him to when there could be interviews done consider working in the future as “Large enough to serve you, small enough to know you.” with CKCU and the Charlatan, a whole a political staff member. He’d also bunch of stuff really” he said in an like to help on more campaigns, as Returning to the Glebe soon! interview during the campaign. While he enjoys the planning of events and Temporarily located @ all these tasks might deter a busy stu- the organization involved in helping 1041 Gladstone Ave. dent, Cain was not phased – the work someone get elected. The fast-paced 613-680-2600 inspired him and politics is his passion environment would not be a challenge [email protected] so he accomplished his jobs with ease. for him, as he excels when something He loved the hustle and bustle that so important is on the line. While it Manulife, Manulife & Stylized M Design, Stylized M Design and Manulife Securities are trademarks of is part of working for a political can- may seem early for some to be think- The Manufacturers Life Insurance Company and are used by it, and by its affiliates under license. didate. “It’s always fun following ing this far ahead, Cain knows that the candidate to her various events when you are this passionate about because you’ll always meet interest- something, it’s usually the job that’s ing people,” he said. The experience meant for you. he picked up and the people he met With the busy workload of a uni- from all over the province and country versity student, it is hard to believe has provided him with skills, contacts Cain had the time to commit to Hunt- and connections that will enhance his er’s campaign. “I haven’t found it too potential future career in the polit- difficult,” he laughed. Even though ical world. It has also allowed him to the work was sometimes challenging, meet people with the same interests Cain enjoyed every minute it, and and have insightful discussions about he hopes his experience will inspire their shared beliefs. other students to get involved. It’s not When asked about his motivations easy to get real-life experience while for getting involved in the campaign, attending university so Cain consid- Cain said, “I’ve always thought that the ers himself lucky to pick up the skills best way to make people’s lives better he did while working with a candidate is to get involved with campaigns and who shared his beliefs and values. candidates who you think will do that. I also really enjoy working on cam- Emma Perreault is a first-year paigns, it’s just a lot of fun, it’s when journalism student at Carleton you can get the most people involved. University.

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We’re all looking forward to melting snow, longer days and the Canadian Film Institute’s first International Film If your book club would Reading like to share its Festival of Ottawa (IFFO)! reading list, please email it to Micheline Boyle The festival kicks off on Wednesday, at [email protected] March 25 with a red-carpet entrance before the opening film, Dolce Fine Here is a list of some titles read and discussed recently in various local book clubs: Giornata, at 7 p.m. in the Ottawa Art Gallery. Afterwards, there will an TITLE (for adults) AUTHOR opening-night gala in Club SAW. Get www.IFFO.ca/screensummit. All Things Consoled1 Elizabeth Hay your photo taken on the red carpet Emerging Professional Pass $50 Erotic Stories from Punjabi Widows2 Balli Kaur Jaswal and a complimentary glass of bubbly (Early-bird price) Five Wives3 Joan Thomas to help us celebrate. 4 See the rest of the schedule at www. All Access Industry Pass $250 Warlight Michael Ondaatje IFFO.ca/schedule. There are 20 fea- Pachinko5 Min Jin Lee ture films, 20 short films and two See www.IFFO.ca/boxoffice for all A History of Canada in Ten Maps6 Adam Shoalts special programs to choose from. tickets and passes. Everything I Never Told You7 Celeste Ng Say Nothing8 Patrick Radden Keefe TICKETS Volunteering is a fun way to support $16 General admission (adults the CFI, meet fellow film enthusiasts The Prince and the Dressmaker9 Jen Wang under 65, non-members, non-students) and earn free tickets. The Cuckoo’s Calling10 Robert Galbraith The Age of Innocence11 Edith Wharton $12 CFI members, seniors (65+), ARE YOU A CFI MEMBER YET? students and OAG members A CFI Annual membership is only TITLE (for children and teens) AUTHOR $15 and will get you the discount ticket Snail and Worm12 Tina Kügler Passes (available to CFI members, price at all CFI events including IFFO Dragons and Marshmallows13 Asia Citro seniors, students and OAG members) for one year. A CFI Cinephile mem- bership is $250 and will include an 1. The 35 Book Club 8. OPL Sunnyside Adult Book Club 5-Film Pass $45 IFFO Film Pass for 2020, if you pur- 2. Broadway Book Club 9. OPL Sunnyside Ottawa Comic Book Book Club chase before March 15, and one year 3. Can Litterers 10. OPL Sunnyside Mystery Book Club IFFO Film Pass $145 of free admission to all CFI events 4. Helen’s Book Club 11. OPL Sunnyside Second Friday Adult Book Club You can choose from 24 screen- Read more about CFI memberships on 5. Seriously No-Name Book Club 12. OPL Sunnyside Eager Readers Book Club ings, attend the opening-night gala the IFFO Box Office page www.IFFO. 6. The Book Club 13. OPL Sunnyside Mighty Girls Book Club and closing-night reception, enjoy ca/boxoffice and pick one up online 7. Topless Book Club drinks between OAG screenings and with your tickets or pass. take home an IFFO tote bag. Sign up for the IFFO newsletter and keep your eyes on www.IFFO.ca and Screen Summit Pass $150. @IFFOttawa because there is still (Group rate $135, only for members more to be announced. We’re finaliz- of ACTRA, CMPA, SAW and IFCO) ing our guests and some special social Learn more about Screen Summit at events between screenings.

Dear CFI and IFFO supporters, Stay tuned for updates on other upcoming CFI events and festivals. Thank you for your IFFOnly we didn’t have to do this. But we do. continued support. Stay healthy! As a result of the precautionary measures in- voked to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, Sincerely, we are unable to hold our festival this year. IFFO The Canadian Film Institute Team 2020 is canceled. We are deeply disappointed, but there is no other course of action. *IFFO ticket holders: We will be in contact re: We’ll bounce back, though. Look out for the refunds on Monday, March 16. Thank you for launch of IFFO in 2021. your understanding. 30 Glebe Report March 20, 2020 GLEBE HISTORY

column that the GCA had written to Mayor Durrell to restate its sup- Thirty Years port for the planned restoration of the Aberdeen Pavilion, hoping that Ago in the “this heritage building will one day be available for the use and enjoyment of residents and visitors alike.” Glebe Report Heritage Ottawa staff detailed the unique historical significance of the This retrospective is filed building and its varied roles in the bi-monthly by Ian McKercher of the community. Glebe Historical Society. The society by Ian McKercher ANGLE PARKING EXPERIMENT welcomes the donation or loan (for The city had implemented angle copying) of any item documenting However, ‘Aberdeen Pavilion May parking on some cross streets near Glebe history (photographs, maps, Be Demolished’ ran the headline on Bank Street. The Glebe Business surveys, news articles, posters, alderman Lynn Smyth’s column. On Group (forerunner of the Glebe BIA) programs, memorabilia, etc.). February 14, the community services was interested in seeing an expansion Alderman Lynn Smyth’s column and operation committee of city coun- of the program to include the whole Contact Ian at 613-235-4863 or cil had voted to demolish the building. commercial strip where feasible. [email protected]. Volume 19, Number 3, Alderman Smyth objected strongly March 2, 1990 (32 pages) to the motion, feeling that it was based CARLETON’S GROUNDWATER PROJECT on a skewed interpretation of a staff Carleton University had begun NOTE: ABERDEEN PAVILION report. She invited the commun- operating a new heating and cool- All back issues of the FACES DEMOLITION ity to respond in calls and letters to ing system taking advantage of the The future of the Aberdeen Pavilion her office before the matter was to be geological features (fractured lay- Glebe Report to June 1973 can be dominated the March 1990 Glebe heard by full city council on March 7. ers of sedimentary rock containing viewed on the Glebe Report website at Report. The 92-year-old building was She stood committed to the redevel- water) found beneath the Carleton www.glebereport.ca under the in need of substantial repair and the opment of Lansdowne Park with the campus. The system was environ- PAST ISSUES menu. June 1989 meeting of city council had Aberdeen Pavilion as its centre. mentally sound and was expected to voted 13-3 to restore it at an estimated Glebe Community Association save $450,000 a year or 20 per cent of cost of $3 million. president Don Dobson noted in his Carleton’s current energy costs.

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Shelley Lawrence Ottawa Catholic School Board Trustee N 613.978-2644 T @SLawrenceRSCJ E [email protected]

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INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES holders and the community on topics PROGRAMS of equity, diversity and inclusion. International languages programs prepare students of the Ottawa Catho- LEADERSHIP AT THE OCSB lic School Board (OCSB) for post- The OCSB is developing formal and secondary studies and other pathways. informal leadership pathways that are Through the program, students de- innovative, support the well-being velop oral communication, reading of individuals and promote collab- and writing skills in languages other orative partnerships. Our leadership than English and French. courses are recognized provincially We offer 19 languages to more as an exemplary Catholic leadership than 2,600 students, including high- development program that reflects our Korean studies at the Ottawa Catholic School Board school credit courses to more than Gospel values in content and approach 400 students. The languages range and reinforces our beliefs and strategic from Amharic to Yoruba; Gaelic was commitments. community, serving as the president for approval by the ministry of education. recently added to the language library. of the Hunt Club Community Associ- Studying foreign languages allows ASPIRING LEADERS PROGRAM ation, vice-chair of the Ottawa Public KEY DATES FOR THE students to communicate and connect Mentors encourage candidates to Library Board and president of the SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR 2020-21 with people around the world, and it develop a leadership portfolio based Family Practice Nurses Group. In First day of school: September 1 promotes cross-cultural awareness. on two pillars from the Ontario Cath- 2009, Ablett was honoured with the Labour Day: September 7 For some, it’s a passport to global cit- olic Leadership Framework. Its five Ontario Catholic School Trustees’ Christmas break: December 21– izenship. components form the foundation Association Award of Merit for her January 1 The continuing and community edu- of the Aspiring Leaders sessions. exceptional service to Catholic edu- March break: March 15–19 cation department offers a variety of These include the personal leader- cation. Last day of school: June 24 services beyond language programs, ship resources that represent the soft including literacy and basic skills, skills of leadership development: set- PROPOSED 2020-21 PROFESSIONAL the family welcome centre, the Sat- ting directions; building relationships SCHOOL YEAR CALENDAR ACTIVITY DAYS 2020-21 urday learning club and March break and developing people; developing Labour Day is a week later than in August 31, October 9, November 13, and summer camps and the Satur- the organization to support desired 2020, so a modified calendar for the January 22, January 29, April 23, June day Learning Club. Programming is practices; improving the instructional 2020-21 school year will be submitted 4, June 25 available to students in kindergarten program; and securing accountability. to Grade 12. Our supports do not stop when someone is newly appointed leader. EQUITY AND DIVERSITY: POSITIVE We come together as Catholic learn- CHANGES ARE HAPPENING ing leaders through learning series, OCSB is committed to providing a coaching sessions and presentations. positive school climate that is inclusive All are designed to make leaders feel and accepting of all pupils. Our equity appreciated and supported. The Aspir- and diversity commitments seek to ing Leaders sessions help individuals build awareness, change practice and feel part of a community whose goal expand capacity in our leadership and is to advocate and celebrate excellence human resources in our schools, class- in Catholic education. rooms and organizational structures. We are aligning our equity work with A LEADER AMONG LEADERS our mental health initiatives. Students Former trustee Kathy Ablett, who feel heard and respected. Our senior passed away in May 2018, was a administrators and managers partici- respected and well-known leader in pate in bias-free hiring and training Catholic education in Ottawa and practices. We champion inclusion and throughout Ontario. In recognition more equitable education and hiring of her exceptional contribution to the practices. We are updating the exist- Catholic School Board and the Hunt ing equity and inclusivity policy. Club Community, the City of Ottawa We are continuing to advance the honoured Ablett by naming the sen- implementation of the OCSB equity iors room in the Hunt Club Riverside framework to identify and address Park Community Centre the Kathy The City of Ottawa honoured the late Kathy Ablett, former trustee for Zone 9 of systemic barriers. Most importantly, Ablett Seniors Room. the Ottawa Catholic School Board, by naming the Seniors Room in the Hunt Club we are consulting, collaborating and Ablett served 27 years as a trustee. Riverside Park Community Centre the Kathy Ablett Seniors Room. assessing with students, staff, stake- She was also an active member of her PHOTOS: COURTESY OF OCSB

Signy Fridriksson, MA RP Counselling and Psychotherapy Couples, Families, Individuals and New Clients Always Welcome! 2-on-2 Couple Counselling • Preventive Medicine • Vaccination with Steven Fick • Assessment and Treatment • Surgery and Dentistry of Injuries and Illness • Nutritional Counseling Old Ottawa East 613-864-5222 [email protected] Monday to Thursday 8am - 7pm Friday 8am - 6pm & Saturday 8am - 2pm www.signyfridrikssoncounselling.ca celebrating 20 great years in the glebe COMMUNITY Glebe Report March 20, 2020 33 Housing options as we age

Have you started thinking about know what to do. Staying put is often whether you will stay in your current the cheapest option. However, relatives home as you age? and deteriorating health can put pres- The Glebe Community Associ- sure on people to make a plan, so it is ation’s health, housing and social important to consider other options. services committee and the Coun- The GCA’s health, housing and cil on Aging will host an interactive social services committee has heard workshop to share material on hous- older adults asking all these questions ing options as we age. and more. The Council on Aging has For many, as long as your health developed excellent new material to is good, moving is the last thing you aid older adults in making wise hous- want to consider. However, taking care ing decisions. At the workshop hosted Postponed of a home – particularly if it is large by the committee, the council will and has multiple floors – can become share material on housing options, overwhelming. including services to help you remain Add a subheading On top of these factors, older adults at home. can become isolated and lonely as it If you are interested for yourself gets harder and harder to get out, espe- or for a loved one, please consider cially in the winter. attending. The event originally sched- Financially, it can be difficult to ualed for April 1, has been posponed.

Ottawa’s democratic deficit

By Gerald Bailie important committee, FEDCO, urban- core councillors represent less than 10 Recent appointments to City of Ot- per cent, if you count Alta Vista as tawa committees are disappointing. a core-urban ward, which I wouldn’t. They clearly show that: From my perspective, the core wards 1. City hall longevity is not required include Bay, Rideau-Vanier, Rideau- for committee membership. First- Rockcliffe, Somerset, Kitchissippi and term councillor Glen Capital. Gower’s appointment as mem- While FEDCO and the planning ber-at-large on the finance and committee do have a number of coun- The 2020 Ontario Welsh Festival will take place April 17–19 at Knox Presbyterian economic development commit- cillors from “inside the ” who Church. tee (FEDCO) over Somerset’s can provide the perspective of sub- Catherine McKenny, who is a urban voters, they can’t be expected second-term-councillor, illustrates to spend their time and energy dealing the point. with the issues and concerns of urban- What do you know about the Welsh? 2. Organizational experience is not core citizens. required to be appointed as chair It has been noted that all council- By Alison Lawson will be traditional hymn singing ses- of a committee. Beacon Hill-Cyr- lors can attend all committee meetings sions, known in Welsh as a “Gymanfa ville’s Tim Tierney was appointed and make presentations. But ongoing Yes, we are a very proud nation, speak Ganu,” at Knox on Sunday, April 19. as chair of the transportation com- membership on committees provides a different language and love rugby. There will be two sessions – one at 11 mittee, even though he wasn’t even councillors with much more infor- Daffodils are our national flower and a.m. as part of the worship service at a member of the committee, over mation, governance and oversight St. David is our patron saint. Did we Knox, the other at 2 p.m. There will Kitchissippi’s Jeff Leiper, who is responsibilities and decision-mak- miss something important? We also be a free-will offering. the current vice-chair. ing tasks. Non-member councillors absolutely love to sing hymns in four- While the concert and hymn-sing- 3. A geographic link to an important don’t have the same political clout part harmony. ing are open to the public, registration facility is not required in participat- no matter how many meetings they If you have Welsh in your ancestry or for the festival is encouraged as it ing in its management. Osgoode’s attend or how many presentations are simply interested in Welsh music and will allow you to attend other cultural George Darouze was named to they make. Having urban-core mem- culture, you are in for a real treat during events, including the informal talent the board of the over bers on Ottawa’s committees would be the Ontario Welsh Festival which will show known as a “Noson Lawen” on Rideau-Vanier’s Mathieu Fleury, in a fairer representation for all Ottawa be held in Ottawa April 17–19. The fes- Friday, and various activities on Sat- whose ward the centre is located. taxpayers. tival is an annual celebration of Welsh urday, such as a seminar, children’s 4. Subject-matter experience is not Urban core residents and taxpay- music and culture, drawing visitors activities and Cinema Wales. You required for succession. Gower was ers expect and deserve a reasonable from all over Canada, the United States don’t have to speak or understand appointed as vice-chair of the plan- representation on FEDCO. I call on and Wales. First held in Niagara Falls in Welsh to enjoy any of this since all ning committee over Leiper, who the mayor and Council to take steps 1961, the festival has travelled through- events are introduced in English. had been on the committee for five to rectify this situation and produce out the province since then. Why not mark it on your calendar years. a more equitable membership on all We are honoured to have Côr Cry- and join us! For more information visit On one level, these appointments committees. mych from West Wales along with our website at ontariowelshfestival.ca are misguided at best as less qualified baritone John Ieuan Jones for a con- or email us at alisonlawson@rogers. councillors have been chosen over Gerald Bailie is a resident of Old cert at Knox Presbyterian Church on com. more qualified candidates. Ottawa South. Saturday, April 18. It will be a night On another level, these appointments to remember. Alison Lawson is on the board of look Machiavellian as non-urban- Another highlight of the festival directors of the Ontario Welsh Festival. core councillors have been appointed over urban-core colleagues in all cases. Overall, the urban-core repre- UNFORTUNATLY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED. (ONTARIOFESTIVALS.CA) sents approximately one third of the city’s councillors. On the city’s most 34 Glebe Report March 20, 2020 SCHOOLS Moving and grooving at Glebe Coop Nursery School

By Genna Woolston and a strum of his guitar to make sure everything was in tune. Each child From drummers to dancers, the Glebe chose an instrument to play. As they Cooperative Nursery School has host- paraded around the room, the children ed a series of special guests this year. sang, danced and shook their sillies These guests bring a distinct energy out. Playing xylophones, shakers, bells to the classroom and have helped the and clappers, they all got to be a part children build a love for moving and of Derek’s band. grooving. Not only did the kids get to Most recently, the class welcomed practise their gross motor skills, they Meghan Hadfield, a yoga teacher who learned body movement in a fun and manages Meyogalune. With poses supportive environment. mimicking cats, cobras, giraffes and At GCNS, families volunteer in the trees, the day was like a wild adven- classroom a few times a year. I was for- ture. As a calming follow up activity, tunate that my first duty day aligned she read the children a story about Sam practices the mountain pose taught by special guest and yoga instructor, with a visit by Jody Marsolais from a dragon and taught them how to Meghan Hadfield. PHOTO: HELEN BRYDGES The Rhythm Room. To be honest, I breathe “fire” themselves. As they was a little intimidated when Mr. Jody exhaled through handmade crafts asked me to lead a Zumba class for the created from cardboard tubes and kids, but with his confident drumbeats colourful tissue paper, they learned backing me up, I decided to embrace the power of breathing. At the end of it. Seeing the kids copy my silly moves the day, my daughter Madeleine said was pure joy. That’s one of the beauti- yoga was “the funnest thing ever.” ful things about duty days – you get to Parents not on a duty day or part of know your child’s classmates person- the pick-up routine can still get a sense ally and bask in their enthusiasm. of their children’s day through photos The class next invited Ms. Pearl and emails sent by teachers. This is a from Luv2Groove for a highly inter- new practice at the nursery school this active and energetic dance program. year, and it’s getting great reviews. Luv2Groove’s goal is to teach students The teachers use a secure software to see dance as fun, not scary or some- called Sandbox to distribute stories thing that needs to be perfect. While about the kids. It’s a great way to get I didn’t get to witness the class first- a window into a child’s life away from hand, the teachers’ account at pick-up home. The pictures also serve as good Teacher Kim Unsworth joins the children in a yoga session. PHOTO: HELEN BRYDGES time made it seem like a blast. As a conversation starters for eager par- parent, I love seeing the excitement ents who are trying to pry a few extra on the teachers’ faces when they relay details from their children. My partner group interactions and are an outlet annual Spring Fling on May 31 from the day’s happenings. Their eager- and I often ask our daughter to “tell for energy,” says Helen Brydges, the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Glebe Com- ness shows they are truly invested and me what you are doing in this pic- head teacher and director of the nurs- munity Centre where our special guest enjoy the special guests as much as ture.” Or more recently, “What yoga ery school. Monkey Rock will be leading songs the kids do. pose involves making circles around These special guests are possible and dances. The class also welcomed back your eyes with your fingers?” because of family-led fundraising – or Derek McKinley from Sing Song “Gross motor activities, including I should say FUN-raising. Each year Genna Woolston’s daughter Madeleine Party Time. Building up to a big dancing and yoga, help the children the school organizes family-friendly has attended the Glebe Cooperative music concert, Derek first led the chil- develop muscle coordination, balance, events that are open to the public. If Nursery School since September 2018. dren in warm-up stretches, a series of posture, locomotion and strength. you know a little one who enjoys mov- Genna and her partner Andrew live in funny sounds to prepare their voices They also provide opportunities for ing and grooving, please join us at our Old Ottawa South. Immaculata High School news SCHOOL PLAY THE 39 STEPS when a night at the theatre turns to mayhem. Immaculata drama students have been Intrigue, action and comedy take the stage working tirelessly on all backstage elements in Immaculata’s production of the hilarious from set construction to costume design to mystery-thriller, The 39 Steps. Based on the mask making, and we are looking to build on novel and the classic Alfred Hitchcock film, the success of our award-winning production this play takes place in the looming shadow of Little Shop of Horrors. Performances are of the Second World War, and humanity’s April 2–4, and tickets are available through only hope is the mysterious secret of the 39 the school. More information can be found steps. Ordinary man Richard Hannay finds online at MacDrama.ca and by following @ himself entangled in a web of espionage MsBudgell on Twitter.

KITIGAN ZIBI VISITS IMMACULATA

Immaculata is very fortunate to have a close relationship with Kitigan Zibi school, a First Nation school in Maniwaki. We hosted Kitigan Zibi students and learned about Indigenous history and cul- ture. Thank you to all who were involved in the organization of this educational event.

Kitigan Zibi school visited the students of Immaculata to talk about Immaculata drama students rehearsing their upcoming play The 39 Indigenous history and culture. Steps, to be performed April 2 – 4 PHOTOS: COURTESY OF IMMACULATA SCHOOLS Glebe Report March 20, 2020 35 Terrors and delights of the Mutchmor Book Sale

By Elspeth Tory

On a cold March morning six years ago, my neighbour brought me along as a volunteer for the First Avenue Book Sale (now the Mutchmor Book Sale). She oversaw “Collection & Sorting” and was looking for helpers. “Collection is tough,” she insisted, “but sorting can be hilarious.” Con- fused and intrigued, I sat down at the book collection desk for my first shift, not knowing what to expect. Glebe’s iconic Mutchmor Book Sale is coming up April 23 to 26 – get ready to be amazed, amused and delighted by your Book donations started off slowly. discoveries. PHOTOS: COURTESY OF MUTCHMOR Organized parents – I have never been one of those – arrived first. They came books weighed heavily on my usually tion in the room, waiting to be shelved Do What You Want. If it was a little bit with neatly stacked boxes, labelled optimistic spirit. It’s like I was stuck in by the next team of volunteers. of self help you were looking for, there with the number of books and their the opening scenes of a Marie Kondo Over my years of book sorting, I was always Feelings, Buried Alive, child’s teacher’s name. All donations episode about a hoarder who couldn’t discovered what my neighbour meant Never Die for a little light reading. are attributed to individual classrooms find her husband or her cats because when she said the task was occasion- I’ve taken to posting these win- in a fierce competition for book-sale they’d been crushed by her obses- ally hilarious. Every year, a dedicated ning discoveries on my Facebook supremacy and the prize of a class sive book-collection hobby. “There is team of volunteer book sorters find feed every year, much to the delight activity at GNAG. As the week pro- no way this will be ready in a week,” absolute gems. Cooking with Pooh! of my online friends. In social media gressed, books started appearing at a I said out loud, alone in the room. got a giggle from my children, along streams filled with tropical vacations, furious pace. Competition heightened. But I read through my predecessor’s with Does It Fart?, an illustrated accomplished children and flawless We could barely keep track and weren’t notes and set up the “Sorting Circle” guide. Crafts for Your Microwave achievements, it’s nice to find out always able to vet the boxes properly. as instructed. The “Sorting Circle,” was simultaneously nostalgic and ter- that a publisher somewhere gave the There were coffee table books from despite sounding like a satanic rit- rifying. His Turn to Cook provided a thumbs up to How to Poo at Work. 1985, piles of ragged magazines, stacks ual, is an extremely efficient method gentle (if somewhat passive aggres- We are eagerly looking forward to of Jazzercise and Buns of Steel VHS for bringing some semblance of order sive) nudge to dads who might want to this year’s discoveries. Be sure to visit tapes and boxes that visibly burst with to the book chaos. A donated box is help more in the kitchen. Wake Up or mutchmorbooksale.com for details on mold when opened. I quickly learned brought into the middle of the circle, Die Poor offered direct, no-nonsense how, what and when to donate. The to be more vigilant, knowing we’d then sorted by volunteers into one of business advice, while Spell Crafts: annual Mutchmor Book Sale runs otherwise end up with lots of items we the 30 labelled boxes surrounding the Creating Magical Objects explored from April 23 to 26 and is a fundraiser couldn’t sell (or even donate). centre. Margaret Atwood? Fiction, A-C. alternative offerings. For those look- for the Mutchmor student council. Fast forward a few years and the P.D. James? Mystery, J-L. Harry Potter? ing for relationship advice, we found “Collection & Sorting” torch had been Children’s series. Or possibly Youth Ser- Why Did I Marry You, Anyway?, Acu- Elspeth Tory lives in the Glebe with her passed on to me. As I walked into the ies. Or maybe Youth Chapter Books? pressure for Lovers and Sex Practice husband and two children and is the book-sale room at Mutchmor, panic Some are trickier than others. Full boxes in the Later Years. Filed under fiction, co-chair of this year’s Mutchmor Book set in. The piles of 25,000 donated are then moved to their appropriate sec- we also had How to Get Your Cat to Sale along with Adrienne Annan.

Tennis Lessons St. James offers a wide range of programs to our members. We have a great coaching staff and our friendly and qualified teachers offer instruction for all ages and skill levels. Check out our website for complete details on all programs at: stjamestennis.ca/tennis-lessons

Free Junior Lessons Our qualified instructors offer free after-school lessons for kids and junior members. Signup begins in person on Opening Day, Saturday, April 25 at 9 am and is on a first come basis. (Note: Please register for membership online prior to Opening Day and bring proof of registration with you when signing up for free lessons) stjamestennis.ca/junior-activities

Round Robins, Leagues and Tournaments No matter what your level, we have what is right for you. We offer non-competitive round robins every Tuesday (7-9 pm), Thursday (8-10 pm) and on Sunday morning (10 am-Noon). Staff ensures that people can just show up and that they get to play with different players of their level. This is friendly mixed tennis and a great way to meet new players. We also have adult tournaments, ladder play, A community tennis club in the heart of the Glebe inter-club leagues for all levels. See the calendar for dates at: Where everyone is welcome stjamestennis.ca/events

Online Registration Summer Tennis & Sports Camps Mini (JK – Grade 1) Progressive (Gr 2-5) Teen (Gr 6-9) Online registration for memberships, lessons and clinics at: stjamestennis.ca/memberships In association with the Glebe Neighborhood Activities Group (GNAG), St. James offers a variety of weekly Tennis and Sports Camps. Half- day and full-day camps available. Details on all camps at: Memberships stjamestennis.ca/kids-summer-camp Adult $130 18 and over Junior $80 Under 18 Try Tennis for Free: Open House – All are Welcome Couples $220 2 adults – same address Sunday, April 26, Noon – 3 pm Tennis pros on site - Racquets provided Families $275 2 adults + juniors – same address

Prices exclusive of HST web: stjamestennis.ca Early bird discount of 10% for online registrations prior to April 7 email: [email protected] 36 Glebe Report March 20, 2020 HERITAGE

the Rideau Canal. Last winter, the NCC removed the crumbling light standards and covered the concrete railing cap and balusters with plywood – nicely painted with the railing image – to protect them from further corrosion and deteriora- tion. The commission has completed a draft asset-condition report but the cost of rehabilitation is not yet known. “The bridge will be restored to what it was,” says Michael Muir, land man- ager for the NCC’s central properties. As much as possible, the original railings will be salvaged; where the corrosion is too severe, new com- ponents will be made to match the originals. Although it was built more than a century ago, the bridge is made of concrete and faced with field stone. Lynne Armstrong of the Glebe Community Association’s heritage committee points to the plywood protection of the wrought iron There have been minor repairs over railing of the Patterson Creek Canal bridge. PHOTO: JOHN DANCE the years but nothing major during the last 30 years, a bit of a contrast with the Queensway bridges that are all being totally replaced after about Patterson Creek Bridge is behind plywood 60 years.

By John Dance to restore its wrought iron railings and the entrance to Patterson Creek John Dance is an Old Ottawa East concrete light standards. The good and remains a magical passage for resident who takes a keen interest in The iconic Patterson Creek Canal news is that the NCC hopes restora- adventuring skaters and paddlers the beauty and smooth functioning of bridge is partially hidden behind tion work can be completed this year. through the various seasons. It’s also the city, and who keeps Glebe Report plywood these days as the National The 110-year-old bridge on one of the most photographed sites readers informed about footbridges Capital Commission figures out how Queen Elizabeth Driveway marks along the central Ottawa portion of and other important matters.

Tennis clubhouse receives coveted heritage designation

By Janet Uren

The century-old clubhouse of the Ot- tawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club (OTLBC) was recently recognized by the City of Ottawa as an important part of the community’s historical fabric. The OTLBC clubhouse is an archi- tectural gem. Heritage designations are usually awarded to buildings that are rare or even unique. The club- The Ottawa Tennis and Lawn Bowling clubhouse, ca 1930. The clubhouse, built in 1922, has been given a heritage designation. house fits the bill as one of the very PHOTO: COURTESY OF OTLBC few grand old buildings of its kind in Canada. It opened almost a century sporting culture of Old Ottawa. Life.” They have also made it their tious restoration and renewal of the ago, on July 23, 1922, as the centre- There is a strong cultural aspect headquarters in tirelessly serving building. The goal is both to preserve piece of a tournament that attracted to the designation. Canada is sus- the club and the tennis community at the values of the past and to make some of the most prominent tennis tained by a culture of volunteerism, large. sure that the clubhouse continues to players of the day. Designed by John and the tennis world as represented The designation underscores the serve the community for many years A. Ewart – the architect who virtually by OTLBC is a prime example of importance of preserving this won- to come. Visit otlbc.com/about-the- created civic Ottawa in the early 20th that spirit. Generations of Ottawa derful old clubhouse in perpetuity, not club/donate/ for more information. century – the clubhouse characterizes people have gathered in the OTLBC only as a monument to the history of not only the popular Tudor-revival clubhouse over the past century to tennis but also as a living part of the Janet Uren is a friend of the Ottawa style of the time, it also epitomizes in celebrate their love of sport, the out- sport’s future. To that end, the OTLBC Tennis and Lawn Bowling Club with a its scale, style and materials the vital doors and family life – “The OTLBC has been raising funds for an ambi- special interest in Ottawa heritage. SPORT Glebe Report March 20, 2020 37

An OCISO running team. This year’s Run for a New Start is again part of the Ottawa Race Weekend to take place May 23 and 24. PHOTO: COURTESY OF OCISO

Ottawa Community Immigrant Ser- There are a variety of races for all fundraising-organization/20185. Calling all vices Organization (OCISO) is levels, from 2 km all the way up to the For more details please contact launching our Run for a New Start full marathon (42 km). Suzanne Charest at runforanewstart@ runners and fundraiser, as part of the Ottawa Race Our target is to raise $25,000 this ociso.org or visit ociso.org/run-for- Weekend’s Scotiabank Charity Chal- year. Can we do it? There’s only one a-new-start/. Read more about our walkers! lenge, May 23–24. way to find out, by joining our team mental health support programs at By Suzanne Charest Please join our team of runners and and registering today at ociso.org/ ociso.org. walkers in support of a great cause. All campaigns/run-for-a-new-start. If It’s time to dust off those running funds raised this year will go towards you’re not available on Race Weekend, Suzanne Charest is executive and shoes and show your support for new- OCISO’s mental health support you can still donate to our fundraiser communications assistant at the comers in our community. programs for the most vulnerable new- at raceroster.com/events/2020/24011/ Ottawa Community Immigrant For the fifth year “running,” the comers, including women and youth. tamarack-ottawa-race-weekend-2020/ Services Organization. Glebe Little Leaguers win big! By Camielle Edwards Lang free sessions are included with GLL Spring Ball registration and are highly Competition is a given when it comes effective in player development. to sports and that’s why Glebe Little Throughout the year, GLL coaches League doesn’t focus on it. This little use the complete skills development league is all about skill and player program to help players learn and build development. abilities that many children need to be Glebe Little League (GLL) is the their best selves – focus, patience, con- oldest little league in Canada, operat- fidence, being ready to play and ready ing continuously since it was originally to not play. An instructional curricu- chartered in 1955. The league is dedi- lum in the 10-week spring program cated to providing both house- and (developed by Little League University) competitive-level baseball and T-ball is followed for the T-Ball and rookies for young players, boys and girls ages division, matching practice drills with four to 19, as well as coaching, umpir- learning objectives. ing and other volunteer opportunities for For outdoor play, GLL offers base- Glebe Little League’s Winter Baseball Academy’s “pitch perfect” clinic with coach community members of all ages. GLL ball programs at various fields in David Steffler PHOTO: CAMIELLE EDWARDS is a volunteer-run organization with one the Glebe, Centretown, Lowertown, thing in mind – kids playing ball. Sandy Hill, Ottawa East, Old Ottawa is a victory that lasts for a day or week ter your child for GLL Spring Ball or It’s good to know that playing ball South, Overbrook, Vanier, Manor at most. Learning how to make that win other programs, please visit Glebe- doesn’t have to end in the fall with the Park and Gloucester. While players happen – improving skills, working hard, LittleLeague.ca. World Series. GLL’s Winter Baseball must bring their own glove, GLL pro- focusing on being the best you can be – Academy is in its second year and has vides T-shirts and hats, bases, bats, that’s the win that lasts a lifetime. Camielle Edwards Lang has resided in been in full swing since January 11 batting helmets, and every- As it prepares young players for the the Glebe for over 20 years, raising her (until April 25), hitting the sweet spots thing else a baseball team uses. ump’s first call of “Play ball!,” GLL will two children in the vibrant community with both players and parents alike. In 2019, GLL joined neighbouring continue to foster a fun and positive base- she and her family are proud to be At the academy, dedicated, high- leagues in an All Girls baseball pro- ball experience and invites more kids to part of. She is a parent volunteer with energy coaches, under the leadership of gram. Local Team Canada and Team be part of their winning strategy. Spring Glebe Little League and founder of David Steffler (former MLB pitching Ontario women players took part in registration is open now! GrowSmart Talks (a GNAG speaker draft pick), train co-ed T-Ball to majors’ the program, leading clinics to kick For more information or to regis- series for parents and youth). age divisions with a complete program off the season. A resounding success, of skills development in a fun setting. GLL will be calling out to our female They hone in on hand-eye coordina- players and offering new registrants tion, balance, pitching, catching, hitting, the opportunity to take part in the throwing and running, using a combina- summer 2020 All Girls program. tion of modern technology, experience No one can dispute that winning a and updated expert methodologies. The game or tournament is awesome. But it

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This space is a free community bulletin board for Glebe residents. Send your GRAPEVINE message and your name, email address, street address and phone number to [email protected] (or drop it off at the Glebe Report office, 175 Third Avenue). Messages without complete information will not be accepted. FOR SALE items must be less than $1,000. illustrated talk, presented by master gardener Diane TOUR OF GEES BEES Old Ottawa South Garden CORONAVIRUS ALERT McClymont Peace, discusses climate change and its Club will be hosting a guided tour of Gees Bees, Due to the coronavirus COVID-19, events and impacts on our gardens. It will offer strategies and a local honey company (www.geesbees.ca). 538 programs mentioned in this issue of the Glebe techniques to maintain resilient gardens and will sug- River Rd., Sat., May 16 at 1 p.m. with a rain date of Report are subject to change or cancellation. gest how we, as gardeners, can be better stewards Sun., May 17 at 1 p.m. Free for children 4 and under. Please check first! of our changing environment. Individual lectures: For more details, email Gail Kayuk at kayuk@rog- COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS $12 FCEF members, $15 non-members. Email info@ ers.com friendsofthefarm.ca or call 613-230-3276. ABBOTSFORD: In light of the COVID-19 virus pan- AVAILABLE demic plan, Abbotsford will be closing its doors HERITAGE OTTAWA ANNUAL PHILIPS MEMOR- HOUSESITTER, between April and October. Local to the general public until further notice start- IAL LECTURES (heritageottawa.org/lecture-series), Glebite with excellent references. Available to dog WHERE TO ing Monday, March 16, 2020. Registration for Auditorium, Main Branch, Ottawa Public Library, sit. [email protected] spring programming is also postponed. We plan 120 Metcalfe St., Wed., Apr., 15, 7–8 p.m. Delight- to offer telephone registration starting on Wednes- ing Visitors for Generations: The Restoration of FOR SALE FIND THE day, April 1 for the spring season. Services such The Opinicon with speaker Fiona McKean. Built in Personal closet of LUXURY DESIGNER CLOTHING as foot care, massage therapy, Reiki and reflexol- the late 1870s on the shore of the lake of the same in mint condition. By appointment only at glebe- Glebe Report ogy are cancelled until further notice. Day-away name in the village of Chaffey’s Lock, The Opini- [email protected] In addition to free home delivery, you programming and Luncheon Club will not be run- con’s prime location on the Rideau Waterway can find copies of theGlebe Report at: attracted locals and tourists alike for over 100 years. WEIGHTED BLANKET, $50. Beautyrest platinum ning until further notice. Abbotsford staff will Adishesha Yoga Zone continue to work supporting our members and cli- Over time, it fell into disrepair eventually closing in 4’ x 6’, weighs 15lb. Removable and washable outer ents through Community Support Services. If you 2012. McKean will share the fascinating journey of cover, designed for year-round use, with fabric on Alicja Confections would like to receive a phone call from us, email or its re-emergence as a sought-after destination. The one side being “cooler” feeling and the other side call us. Updates on programming and services will lecture is free and there is no need to pre-register. “warmer”. 613-618-4201. Bloomfield Flowers be shared via email and our website as measures Bowman’s on Bank of pandemic plans are implemented. Please call us JANE’S WALK FESTIVAL OTTAWA-GATINEAU, WANTED anytime during regular hours of operation, or email May 2 and 3. Explore your city! 50+ free walking By professional (female), finishing PhD, a PEACE- Café Morala tours. Full schedule at www.janeswalkottawa.ca FUL BACHELOR OR ONE-BEDROOM SUITE in the us; we are here for you. [email protected] Clocktower Pub or 613-230-5730. Glebe or Old Ottawa South. Contact: replymes- MYSTERY SHORT STORY CONTEST Capital Crime [email protected] Collabo Cafe Writers is once again sponsoring a mystery short- ALLIANCE FRANÇAISE OTTAWA EVENTS: March Ernesto’s Barber Shop 25, 8 a.m.: Coffee-discussion. Mar. 26, 6:30 p.m.: story contest. The contest is open to anyone living CRAFTY VOLUNTEERS Abbotsford House Seniors film screening ofLa chute de l’empire américain by in Ottawa and the National Capital Region. The story Centre is looking for crafty, clever volunteers of all Escape Clothing Denys Arcand. Mar. 28, 3 p.m.: A Saturday in Pro- must be in English, feature a crime and be a max- ages to join the Craft Crew that meets on Thursday vence. Apr. 4, 11:30 a.m.: French Book Club, Nos imum of 3,500 words. $20 entry fee. First-place afternoons. Please consider joining this dynamic Feleena’s Mexican Café Richesses by Kaouther Adimi. Mar. 12 to Apr. 30: prize is $200; second place is $100; and third place group if you are a self-starter with an interest in cre- Fifth Ave Spa & Nails Illustrations exhibition Le Montréaler: A Tribute to is $50. Deadline is Apr. 1. For more information ating new and exciting crafts to help raise funds for the New Yorker. Ten texts from contemporary writ- about the short story contest and the writing group, Abbotsford. Contact volunteer coordinator Lonelle Fourth Avenue Wine Bar please go to www.capitalcrimewriters.com Butler at [email protected]. ers complete the discovery of the city and 10 covers Glebe Apothecary of the real The Montréaler magazine (1926–1970) are presented thanks to McGill University. Go to OLD OTTAWA SOUTH GARDEN CLUB usu- KEEN VOLUNTEERS Abbotsford is also looking Glebe Meat Market www.af.ca/ottawa/en/culture/events/ for descrip- ally meets on the second Monday of the month for keen volunteers of all ages who are available tions of these events. Alliance Française est (except October and April) from 7 to 9 p.m. at the to volunteer on weekdays. We need help in sort- Glebe Pet Hospital fermeé au public. Ottawa South Community Centre (The Firehall), ing, cleaning and pricing donated jewelry and fine 260 Sunnyside Ave. Membership is $25 per year, linens for sale in our “nearly new” shop and for Glebe Tailoring CALLING GLEBE ARTISTS! The GLEBE ART IN $40 for a family and drop-in fee $7 per meeting. our annual fundraising bazaar in November. Bring Glebe Video Information: Ottawa South Community Centre at a friend, meet new people and contribute to your OUR GARDENS AND STUDIO TOUR 2020 will take Goldart Jewellery Studio place July 4–5. We are accepting applications from 613-247-4946. Mon., Apr. 20: Composting and Soil community. For more information contact,volunteer local artists who live, work or have studios in the Management. Bruce Watkinson is an Ottawa-born coordinator Lonelle Butler at volunteerservices@ Ichiban Glebe. We are looking for a variety of high-quality, environmentalist and avid floral and vegetable gar- glebecentre.ca original artwork from painters, potters, sculptors, dener. Actively practising the art of composting, he Irene’s Pub photographers. Established and emerging artists will share new and innovative ways of composting HOUSEKEEPER A family with three young children Isabella Pizza are welcome to apply. A few spots are available for and simple ways of capturing rainwater. is looking for a part-time housekeeper. Candidate guest artists who can exhibit their work in the studio should be reliable and organized, with a keen atten- Kettleman’s ONTARIO WELSH FESTIVAL Apr. 17–19. A week- tion to detail. Time commitment is up to 25 hours or garden of an artist or friend in the neighbour- Kunstadt Sports hood. The deadline for submission is Apr. 30. For end celebrating Welsh culture and music, featuring a week. Preferred hours are 8 a.m.–1 p.m. daily. information and an application form, please contact a gala concert Apr. 18 by Côr Crymych Welsh choir Tasks will include laundry, making beds, house Lansdowne Dental and prize-winning baritone soloist John Ieuan cleaning (including floors, bathrooms and appli- [email protected] or visit our website for LCBO Lansdowne images of past tours www.glebearttour.ca Jones, 8 p.m., Knox Presbyterian Church, 120 Lis- ances), organizing and occasional meal preparation. gar St. Tickets $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Please text Virginia at 613-296-5842. LCBO Pretoria Free films with EXPERIENTIAL INTRODUCTION TO Available at Granata Music, Leading Note and ogga- HEALING ON THE SPIRITUAL PATH “There is no concert2020.eventbrite.comcancelled or phone Myfanwy LADIES INTERESTED IN HOSTING A LUXURY Little Victories Coffee Davies 613-526-3019. Two hymn singing sessions DESIGNER POP UP with mint-condition clothing, incurable.” Bruno Groening. Sun., Mar. 29, 1– 4:30 Loblaws p.m., Colonel By Room, Ottawa City Hall, 110 Lau- on April 19 at 11 a.m and 2 p.m., Knox Presbyterian, shoes and accessories from their own closets. Over rier Avenue W. free with offering. For more information, visit www. 160 pieces I would like to sell, from Dior to Rebecca Marble Slab Creamery ontariowelshfestival.ca Taylor. Looking for others to collaborate on a local McKeen Metro Glebe FINE ART & JEWELRY SALE, Sun., May 3, 3–5 pop-up sale to empty our closets of things we don’t p.m., Abbotsford House, 950 Bank St. OUT-OF-THE-BOX (OOTB)’S FIBRE FLING 2020 wear. www.glebepopup.com/contact Nicastro A limited number of $20 tickets will be available at showcasing more than 200 original artworks Abbotsford Reception. Enjoy complimentary wine from over 40 fibre artists. One-of-a-kind pieces Octopus Books and cheese while buying art and jewelry never range from art quilts and wearables Olga’s before displayed or sold at Abbotsford. All proceeds (scarves, hats, jackets, etc.) to appli- go to Abbotsford programs and services. qué, embroidery and bead works. Wide RBC/Royal Bank range of textile techniques, traditional Second Avenue Sweets FRIENDS’ COFFEEHOUSE Sat., April 4. The next (knitting and crocheting) and contem- Friends’ Coffeehouse will feature a star cast of per- porary (applications such as felting, Shoe Plus Shoe free motion/thread painting and mixed formers including Ann Downey, Christine Graves, postponed Studio Sixty Six Witchwood, Brian Loyer, Jack Pyl, Caroline Parry, media). Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Join our team and Clarissa Fortin and more. Musicians who enter- Island Park Dr., Fri., Apr. 3, 10 a.m.– 8 Subway tained at past coffee houses are providing this p.m. and Sat., Apr. 4, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. keep the city clean. benefit concert for a local Syrian family. Please join Cost: $5.00 (a portion of the proceeds Sunset Grill will go to The Stephen Lewis Founda- April 15 to May 15 us at 91A Fourth Ave., the Quaker Meeting House. Sweet Bite $12 at theto door. be Doors rescheduled open at 6:30 p.m., perform- tion). Step 1: Register a project ance starts at 7 p.m. Postponed to October 16–17. TD Bank Lansdowne Starting March 15, register at FRIENDS OF THE FARM 2020 VOLUNTEER RUMMAGE SALE Sat., Apr. 4, 10 a.m.–1 ottawa.ca/clean or by calling 3-1-1. TD Pretoria ORIENTATION (friendsofthefarm.ca/event/2020- p.m., St. Andrew’s Church, 82 Kent 2019-049_Spring_01 The Works St. Clothing, books, household items, Step 2: Get Cleaning volunteer-orientation/) for those interested in Encourage others to join you! volunteering, come out and meet the garden team treasures at low prices. Church office: Von’s Bistro 613-232-9042. leaders and event coordinators at the Volunteer Step 3: Win prizes! Whole Foods Recruitment Orientation, Sat. Apr. 4, 9:30 a.m., Building 72 in the Arboretum, east of the Prince of ST. PAT’S CRAFT FAIR, Apr. 25, 10 Wild Oat Wales roundabout. Info: email volunteer@friend- a.m.–3 p.m., St. Patrick’s High School, softhefarm.ca or call 613-230-3276. 2525 Alta Vista Dr. at Heron Rd. Free parking, $2 admission for adults, chil- FRIENDS OF THE FARM MASTER GARDENER dren free. Café and raffle table. More TFI LECTURES Our Gardens and Climate Change, than 120 booths offering quality art- Tues., Apr. 21, 7–9 p.m., Building 72 in the Arbor- work, crafts, woodworking, treats, etum, east of the Prince of Wales roundabout. This jewellery, handbags and more created by @glebereport local artisans and crafters. Glebe Report March 20, 2020 39 CMYK

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