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Serving community since 1973 August 20, 2021 www.glebereport.ca TFI@glebereport ISSN 0702-7796 Vol. 49 No. 6 Issue no. 536 FREE Cannabis stores smokin’ in the Glebe By Piper McWilliams

Does the Glebe have too many cannabis retailers? The cannabis retail sector has experienced a boom across Ottawa in recent years. The influx of new dispens- aries along with the COVID-19 pandemic have chal- lenged cannabis retailers to get creative and to create a unique shopping experience for their customers to set them apart from other cannabis stores in the city. For Superette Cannabis at the corner of Fifth and Bank, they have reimagined cannabis shopping. Superette’s newly opened store in the Glebe is the second Ottawa location for the brand and the fourth overall, with two in Toronto. Superette’s philosophy is to make cannabis shopping fun. CEO and co-founder of Superette Mimi Lam said their emphasis at their retail store is to make sure that the shopping experi- ence matched what people are trying to achieve when they consume cannabis. The overly regulated, sterile traditional cannabis shopping experience didn’t make sense for Superette’s CEO. “We wanted to be extremely bold in our approach and push the creative boundaries of what we could do,” explained Lam. At Superette Cannabis, the store’s The bright exterior of Superette Cannabis on Bank at Fifth Avenue is the second Ottawa location for the cannabis bright colours and fun designs act as a contrast to the retailer. PHOTO: ALEX LYSAKOWSKI more sterile interiors seen in other cannabis retailers. Another cannabis outlet that opened on every aspect of our lives including the way we shop Hunt said operating during the pandemic has been in April, Plateau Cannabis, has also had to get cre- and consume different products. Cannabis retailers difficult especially with the opening of their Glebe ative with its business model. The focus of its new have had to shift their approach to the way they oper- location. For Plateau, focused on bringing in craft location was to be minimalistic and consumer driven. ate their stores. Since the beginning of the pandemic cannabis, because of the pandemic they have had to Plateau Cannabis’s main philosophy is the consumer the province of has seen a surge in cannabis bring in different products that they may not have experience. sales. Ontario saw a record of $186 million in can- sold prior to COVID-19. “Speaking to your customer Samuel Hunt, who is the operations manager for nabis sales between April and May 2020 according base without actually speaking to them was a very big Plateau, said they work with small craft producers to to Statistics Canada. The Centre for Addiction and challenge,” said Hunt. They had to invest more time be the go-to place for craft cannabis. The menus at Mental Health conducted a study during the first wave and money in creating an online presence and trying Plateau are available on tablets, with a toned-down of the pandemic and found that 52 per cent of canna- to connect with customers virtually. selection of about 10 to 15 products. “Consumers can bis users had increased their cannabis consumption Navigating pandemic restrictions in the canna- look at the products that speak to them rather than during the first wave and set of lockdown restrictions. bis industry has unquestionably been challenging. be overwhelmed by all of the different products,” “COVID-19 has been a challenge for everyone,” However it has forced dispensaries to get creative said Hunt. said Lam. The first step was ensuring that they could and rethink how to connect with their customers. It “There is no advertising or marketing in any of our continue to operate their stores through pandemic appears that there is an abundant market for canna- stores,” explained Hunt. Their goal is to learn more restrictions. Prior to the pandemic, curbside pickup bis in the Glebe, as the community continues to grow about their customers and to get them the best prod- and delivery were not allowed for cannabis retailers. and diversify, even with pandemic restrictions. uct possible. “We had to push on the regulatory side in order to Other cannabis stores in the Glebe include High maintain consistency of business during this time,” Piper McWilliams is a fourth-year journalism and Ties and The Good Company, soon to be followed by added Lam. “With restrictions over the past 12 months, legal studies student at Carleton University. She is The Big Bamboo Cannabis Company on Renfrew at we have seen things open and close, so it has been a passionate about protecting our natural environment Bronson. learning process for not only Superette Cannabis but and Indigenous rights law alongside political The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly changed also for other retailers.” journalism.

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BROKER OF RECORD Last year’s walkathon to raise funds for the Emergency Food Centre SALES REPRESENTATIVES was successful despite the constraints imposed by the pandemic. This year’s walk 25 YEARS will take place on October 3. PHOTO: CCSAC Rob Marland OF FOCUSED Jane Forsyth EXCELLENCE Myha Ewart Walk for the Centre going virtual! IN REAL ESTATE Karen Gibson By Joseph Courtright colourful personal posters in support Haidyn Picco TOP 1% FOR ROYAL LEPAGE IN CANADA* of the walkathon and later to submit The annual Walk for the Centre fund- photos of their walk. Organizers were raiser for the Centretown Emergency able to offer prizes donated by gen- Food Centre will be on Sunday, October erous local neighbourhood grocery *Based on closed and collected earnings 3. This year, due to COVID-19, the event stores. We plan to do the same for this will again be virtual with donations year’s walk. taken online and walkers encouraged The Virtual Walk for the Centre runs MARLAND TEAM to choose their own path. from 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 3. ROB MARLAND - BROKER OF RECORD Our community was very generous Our walkathon offers lots of options: this past COVID year in providing the you can choose your own 2- or 4-kilo- Centretown Emergency Food Centre metre walk in your own neighbourhood, 613.238.2801 | robmarland.com with money for the food supplies that on your favourite trail or on your tread- helped many of our neighbours. mill at home! If you choose, you can do 165 Pretoria Ave. Ottawa, ON K1S 1X1 The Centretown Emergency Food the lovely path behind , Centre serves a large central catchment the traditional route for the walkathon area including Centretown, the Glebe, in past years. and Old Ottawa East Due to the pandemic, we are encour- with a population of students, seniors, aging people to register and fundraise recent immigrants and rooming house online. You can sponsor an individual occupants amongst its clients. The or a team, or sign up yourself to walk Food Centre operates with 70-plus vol- and secure your own set of sponsors, unteers. Twenty-two neighbourhood even if only yourself or your own family. churches including five from the It is also possible to simply donate and Glebe are members of the Centretown not walk, if desired. Ask for a pledge Churches Social Action Committee form or make a donation by visiting the (CCSAC), the parent organization of the CCSAC website, centretownchurches. Food Centre. CCSAC together with some org. For cash donations on October 3, local sponsors make each year’s walk- if you are collecting money the trad- athons successful community events. itional way, there will be a drop-off site The economic consequences of the for donations and pledge forms. COVID shutdown have been especially Detailed information will be available hard for lower-income residents, while on the CCSAC website and Facebook pandemic guidelines mean many are pages closer to the date, so check us isolated as well. The generous volun- out there. We are also asking friends of teers and staff at the Food Centre were the Emergency Food Centre to promote able to keep operating within the limits the walk on their social media sites and of public health restrictions. The centre to bring a poster on the day of the walk. has been offering a scaled-back ser- Our theme of “Neighbours Helping vice with pre-bagged groceries since Neighbours” means even more help the pandemic started in March 2020 is needed in troubled times so please but is looking forward to returning to register for the Walk for the Centre a more personalized service as soon as to support our local emergency food possible. centre at 507 Bank Street. Last year’s Walk for the Centre was a wonderful success. People walked Joe Courtright is a long-time resident of with their family or in their bubbles, on the Glebe and a church representative routes of their own choosing. Walkers on the Centretown Churches Social were encouraged to decorate and carry Action Committee (CCSAC).

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By Christie Diekmeyer neighbourhood to have an outdoor pool for people to enjoy! Why not enjoy the indoor pools, you may ask? Our sum- I’m a little obsessed with the idea of outdoor pools. There is mers are so short, the chance to get outside is so acute and nothing quite like the joy, the spontaneous fun, the instantly the highly visible nature of the outdoor pool makes it such recognizable cacophony of whistles, laughter, conversation a desirable option. I swim in a Masters swim club and I have and pleasant childhood screams that emanate from an out- talked to many of my pool mates who agree that when we go door pool. to the outdoor pool for the two months of summer, it is our The advantages are great: swimming is one of the best exer- favourite place to go. There is nothing quite like looking at cises. By learning to swim you can literally save yourself and the blue sky overhead as you do a backstroke up the lane. others from dying. This exercise is a sneaky one in that, if When I think of getting a project like this started, I think you’re fooling around in a pool, you don’t even realize that of the great success that the Jim Durell outdoor rink at you’re burning calories. Canterbury has been. It is so well utilized, so beautifully Ottawa only has nine outdoor pools which is not enough. done, so inclusive and attracts many of us from outside the The ones that we do have are in poor repair. The General neighbourhood. We are intensely jealous of this structure Burns in Nepean is slated for destruction, the RA Centre pool, and in admiration that it was conceived and built in a rela- or are few and far between, one in Blackburn Hamlet, one in tively short time. Corkstown. The poor substitute for outdoor pools that Ottawa What will it take to have this obsession realized? I feel that has given us, called wading pools, are tremendous fun, but we need a groundswell of enthusiasm. It’s time to rally and only appropriate for the smallest among us, so rather non- fundraise and push for this neighbourhood-changing possi- inclusive. Don’t get me started on splash pads. bility. The benefits would be enormous. An outdoor pool, like an ice rink, joins us to our neighbourhood, creates a sense of community, takes us out Christie Diekmeyer has lived in the Glebe for 22 years, is a of our cocoons and adds to the desirability of a city. family physician and comes from Montreal, where virtually What will it take to make an outdoor pool part of the every neighbourhood has an outdoor pool for everyone to city plan? How exciting would it be for us to plan for every enjoy.

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Making Worklife Better > www.fellwalker.ca > e-mail: [email protected] 4 Glebe Report August 20, 2021 LETTERS Glebe Ode to Ottawa Electric scooters – Public needs Comings & Goings Editor, Glebe Report a wonderful idea? free access to � Susan Bell of the Glebe received this Editor, Glebe Report washrooms at Queensway eastbound Bronson ode to Ottawa from a former neigh- exit ramp closed from August 21. bour, now returned to Italy after a Electric scooters – many seem to Lansdowne Superette cannabis store opened posting here. think this is a wonderful idea for the June 2, 2021, at 140 Fifth Avenue Glebe...not I. Editor, Glebe Report at Bank. Dear Ottawa, I have almost been knocked over several times – on the sidewalk, with I wrote to the Van Gogh Ottawa exhib- InStep Health opened June 2 You welcomed me and made me feel people cutting across, with scooters. No ition team and asked if the expensive upstairs at 738-A Bank Street, offering [at] home from day one…you have been policing is happening, and now riders tickets to the exhibit grant access to the health and fitness services. generous, you took care of the people I are leaving them in the street when fin- Aberdeen toilets, which are to be closed Ottawa Physiotherapy & Sport love most and made them blooming… ished with them. One was left outside to the general public. The answer is Clinics now open at Third Avenue because of you I look a bit less clumsy my neighbour’s this afternoon. “yes,” the tickets grant access to ticket (beside the post office). OPTSC.com when I ski, and falling on skates is not Thoughts? holders only. 613-825-8548. Other Ottawa locations. an option anymore…you look boring Two allegedly temporary portable toi- only to the eyes of boring people…the Liz Ross lets have been installed instead, which Fox & Hound Grooming Co. streets of the Glebe and its 100-year- cannot provide adequate capacity for now open for pet grooming at 790 old houses, the snowy roads across the the many Ottawans accustomed to Bronson Avenue. 613-421-7277. woods of Gatineau, my frozen beard in using the Aberdeen facilities. Foxandhoundgroomingco.com the night, sweating along the rivers, Access to alternate toilet facilities in NCC Patterson Creek bistro opened the library at Sunnyside, Quinn’s Ale the Horticulture Building when the vac- July 30, located in the brick pavilion House, the galleries, bagels 24 hours, a e-Scooter cination clinic finishes is uncertain. It is used for skate changing. Bathrooms piano in every house, a steadily grow- indecent to play off established public in the building have been renovated. ing community of plant-based eat- wild west? access to washrooms against public Mayfair Theatre reopened for ers…I know I won’t recognize you next access to a vaccination clinic. [Update: regular screenings on July 16. time I will meet you, in some sort of Editor, Glebe Report the vaccination clinic has now closed Safety measures include physically way…you are a well-kept secret, all is and the Horticulture Building wash- distanced seating, a 50 per cent cap- boundless: hearts, minds, land and Re: “e-Scooters drag racing on side- rooms are again open to the public.] acity, mandatory masks. conflicts…I love you, but please stop walks,” Glebe Report, June 2021 In spring/summer 2020, the city saying “sorry!” I owe you five years of resisted opening the Aberdeen wash- Ottawa Public Library, includ- happiness and growth…you managed Bravo Caren von Merveldt for flag- rooms on any reasonable schedule, ing Sunnyside Branch, reopened as to make me balder than before: how is ging the dangers of e-scooters speed- insisting that the Aberdeen wash- of July 5 for enhanced in-person ser- that even possible? No fear, I am still ing on Glebe sidewalks! But let’s also rooms be opened only at noon. The city vices including browsing, access to gritty and hungry after all these years…. talk about how these scooters are some- ignored the many Ottawans (including more computers and reading news- So long, I leave you with this Italian/ times blocking our sidewalks. Lansdowne workers) walking, cycling papers and magazines. Capacity English song and I raise a farewell On a sunny weekday morning in or transiting past the washroom facili- limited and you may have to wait glass to you! late June, I departed Capital Home ties any time after dawn. Common outside. “We ask that you limit your Il Bicchiere Dell’ Addio,” by the Hardware – laden with leaf-bags and sense eventually struck the city, which time reading newspapers and maga- Modena City Ramblers [which can be other items – headed on foot back to agreed to open the Aberdeen washroom zines so that others can also enjoy heard on YouTube.] our home near Brown’s Inlet. Walking facilities at 9 a.m. This has remained this reintroduced service…The man- west on the sidewalk on the north side an obstacle to early morning passersby. datory wearing of masks (inside the Francesco Polenta of Second Avenue, I soon encountered It is unacceptable to see the city now branch and outside while in line) and a scooter parked right in the middle of trade away the established modest the need to maintain a two-metre the sidewalk. I sighed and crossed to the public access to the washrooms in def- physical distance from others remain The “tu” or “vous” sidewalk on the south side of Second erence to expensive, elitist art and to in effect.” Avenue to continue my journey home. the corporate RBC sponsorship. Delilah has gone from the Glebe as of conundrum hits home A few seconds later, I spied a vision- I urge the city to establish permanent end of July. New location in Wakefield impaired lady heading east on the north public washroom capacity, including at opening in September. (Facebook) Editor, Glebe Report sidewalk straight toward the scooter. I Lansdowne, which will not be traded Cesar Cuts hair salon at 617 Bank shouted to her about the danger ahead, away for expensive corporate glitz. Street closed as of mid-July. Re: “Struggling with ‘you’ in many ran across the street and then helped languages,” Glebe Report, June 2021 her navigate around the scooter. Keith Richardson Big Bamboo Cannabis at 144 Later that same day, my wife and I Renfrew Avenue at Bronson status: Great to see the Glebe Report continu- saw three scooters parked in front of “public notice period ended June ing despite pandemic difficulties. the Canada Post mailbox at the corner 15, 2021.” I always enjoy the language arti- of Holmwood and Bank. cles. The “you” in many languages by It appears that city council has Sophie Shields in the June issue hit not established sufficient rules on Who remembers home, as even at my age, I still don’t operation of these scooters. So we ped- know when I should say Ty or Vy in estrians are left to contend with a new Skate? Ukrainian. kind of “wild west” on Glebe streets. Editor, Glebe Report Irena Bell Bob Irvine “Skate” (Constable Gary Schuiteboer) “Skate” (Constable Gary Schuiteboer) was a guy you could count on, a guy CONTACT US who’d ride around the Glebe on his www.glebereport.ca 175 Third Avenue bicycle, up and down the streets check- ing things out. Established in 1973, the Glebe Report, published by the Glebe Report Association is a monthly not-for- Ottawa, Ontario K1S 2K2 profit community newspaper with a circulation of 7,500 copies. It is delivered free to Glebe homes and 613-236-4955 Our Skate was a friendly guy. If businesses. Advertising from merchants in the Glebe and elsewhere pays all its costs, and the paper you wanted to talk to him or just say receives no government grants or direct subsidies. The Glebe Report, made available at select locations hi, he always had time for you. I say such as the Glebe Community Centre and the Old Ottawa South Community Centre and Brewer Pool, is TFI@glebereport “our Skate” because he really was the printed by Winchester Print. Glebe’s, our community cop. We liked SUBMIT ARTICLES him because of who he was and what [email protected]. EDITOR...... Liz McKeen [email protected] he did for the Glebe. COPY EDITOR...... Martha Bowers OUR DEADLINES Skate would also speak at the LAYOUT DESIGNER...... Jock Smith [email protected] For Glebe Report advertising deadlines and rates, Glebe Community Centre and publish informative articles on safety in the GRAPEVINE EDITOR...... Micheline Boyle [email protected] call the advertising manager. 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Please note: Except for July, the paper is PROOFREADERS...... Susan Bell, Valerie Bryce, Jeanette Rive published monthly. An electronic version of the print pub- lication is subsequently uploaded online with text, photos, Douglas Parker AREA CAPTAINS...... Martha Bowers, Bob Brocklebank, Judy Field, Gary Greenwood, drawings and advertisements as a PDF to www.glebereport. Ginny Grimshaw, Jono Hamer-Wilson, Della Wilkinson ca. Selected articles will be highlighted on the website. LETTERS [email protected] Glebe Report August 20, 2021 5 They paved paradise, put up a hospital Kudos for Our Volunteer Carriers Editor, Glebe Report to be topped by greenspace. How Catherine Jide Afolabi, Mary Ahearn, Jennie Aliman, would this greenspace be accessed by Tyler, Luke & Claire Allan, Julie Allard, Re: “The Ottawa Hospital unveils the physically challenged, the elderly, Editor, Glebe Report Lawrence Ambler, Ella Åsell, James revised plans for the new Civic young families? By elevator? This is a Attwood, Aubry family, Miko Bartosik, campus,” Glebe Report, June 2021. seriously unattractive and impractical I am really sorry to know that Catherine Stephania Bartucci, Andre Beauregard, Adrian Becklumb, Beckman family, Joanne idea. There is an enormous parking lot McKenna will not run again. She has Benoit, Inez Berg, Naéma and Raphaëlle I was astonished and dismayed when behind the present Civic Hospital. Why been a good politician. As a Liberal, I Bergevin Hemsing, Carolyn Best, Carrie the members of The Ottawa Hospital’s is the multi-storey garage not being put volunteer at different levels of politics Bolton, Daisy & Nettie Bonsall, Robert Campus Engagement Group called the there? This is the simplest and least and it is a good experience. I was very & Heidi Boraks, Martha Bowers, Bowie proposal for the new Civic Campus environmentally damaging solution happy to volunteer twice and will con- family, Adélaïde and Éléonore Bridgett, Bob Brocklebank, Ben Campbell-Rosser, “generally good news, with a few sprin- to the parking issue. tinue to do so, whether it is Mark Carney Alice Cardozo, Stella Cauchi, Bill Congdon, kles of less good news on issues that In addition, the traffic using the pro- or Yasir Naqvi or another. I have volun- Tony Carricato, Ava & Olivia Carpenter, have been major preoccupations for posed parking garage, estimated at teered for Yasir Naqvi before. I also vol- Ryan & Charlotte Cartwright, Tillie Chiu, local neighbourhoods.” For me, the 2,700 cars a day, will not only increase unteered in the U.S. for the re-election Sarah Chown, Sebastian, Cameron & Anna entire plan sets off alarm bells. traffic pressure on the scenic Queen of former president Jimmy Carter and Cino, Avery & Darcy Cole, John Connor, Denys Cooper, Sammy & Teddy Cormier, In the beginning, the proponents Elizabeth Drive, but it will turn the learned a lot. June Creelman, Marni Crossley, Georgia of this project claimed to be modestly intersection of Queen Elizabeth Drive I certainly understand Catherine Davidson, Richard DesRochers, Davies asking for only a small piece of land on and into a nightmare. McKenna not running; given the pol- Family, Marilyn Deschamps, Diekmeyer- the Experimental Farm, across the road After the Parliamentary Precinct, this itical and social climate, being a Bastianon family, Dingle family, Delia Elkin, from the current Civic Hospital. At the location is the busiest tourist spot in politician is a hard job. Every time I’ve Nicholas, Reuben, Dave & Sandra Elgersma, Thomas and William Fairhead, Amanda time, this idea was highly controversial. Ottawa, and our most beautiful, being seen her in the Glebe or at the Terry Fox & Erin Frank, James & Oliver Frank, Judy Having won that battle, they are now the nexus of Commissioner’s Park, Run she has always chatted with me. I Field, Federico Family, Florencia Furbatto, proudly and boldly calling it the “hos- Dow’s Lake and the Arboretum, as am glad I had the opportunity to meet Liane Gallop, Joann Garbig, Madeleine pital beside Dow’s Lake.” As it sweeps well as the seat of two of the city’s her during her two campaigns. I have Gomery, de Groot family, Matti Goodwin- all the way down to Preston Street, most famous celebrations, the Tulip told my Carleton friends and family Sutton, Olivia Gorall, Barbara Greenwood, Gary Greenwood, Ginny Grimshaw, Jono this massive project will obliterate not Festival and . Year-round, members several times that Catherine Hamer-Wilson, Henry Hanson, Tracy, William only many hectares of the Farm, but a it is enjoyed by tens of thousands of McKenna is likely to be the next prime and Mackenzie Harnish, Oliver, Martin forest, thousands of mature carbon- pedestrians, cyclists, boaters, picnick- minister of Canada, with a little bit and Simon Hicks, Hook family, Cheryle absorbing trees and the large, stunning ers, skaters, nature-lovers, families and more time. Hothersall, Christian Hurlow, Illing-Stewart commemorative Queen Juliana Park. out-of-town visitors. Increasing traffic I am sure Ottawa Centre will miss her. family, Jeevan & Amara Isfeld, Jonathan & Emma Jarvis, Jungclaus Family, Janna Justa, This popular park is currently the host in this area will destroy the beauty and You are born to fill a gap in the universe Michael Khare, Lambert family, Leith and of many overflow activities during viability of this important commun- and that gap is yours to define. The Lulu Lambert, Jamie, Alexander & Louisa the Tulip Festival, Canada Day and ity asset. road in life and in government comes Lem, Brams and Jane Leswick, Justin Leyser, Winterlude. This is a heartless deci- Finally, one of the ambulance entries with many, many roadblocks, speed Aanika, Jaiden and Vinay Lodha, Ben, Line sion and an environmental crime. In to the hospital is to be on Prince of bumps and stop signs, but moving in Lonnum, Parker & James Love, Vanessa Lyon, Carol MacLeod, Jennifer, William the tenure of Mayor Jim Watson and Wales Drive. Where will these ambu- the right direction is the right thing to Maguire, Pat Marshall, Alicia McCarthy & the NCC CEO Tobi Nussbaum, our once lances be coming from? Is it proposed do. Catherine McKenna demonstrated family, Catherine McArthur, Ruby McCreary, beautiful city becomes uglier and uglier. that they come down Queen Elizabeth this time and again, and she will con- Scott McDonald, Ian McKercher, Zoe To quote the Canadian songwriter, Joni Drive, which wraps two sides of the tinue to do so. McNight, Julie Monaghan, Karen Mount, Mitchell: “They paved paradise, put up Glebe, and which is married to the Diane Munier, Mary Nicoll, Xavier and Heath Nuss, Sachiko Okuda, Matteo and Adriano a parking lot.” , Ottawa’s pride and a Anant Nagpur Padoin-Castillo, Abigail Panczyk, Brenda If the COVID pandemic has illus- designated world heritage site? Or will Perras, Brenda Quinlan, Annabel and Joseph trated one thing about city life, it is that they be passing through the Dow’s Quon, Beatrice Raffoul, Don Ray, Bruce the public needs to be able to escape to Lake intersection, another disastrous Rayfuse, Kate Reekie, Thomas Reevely, Mary nature and green space for its mental scenario? Either way, they are going to & Steve Reid, Jacqueline, Anna Roper, Emile The power & Sebastien Roy-Foster, Keelin Rogers, Lene and physical health, and that Ottawa destroy the beauty, accessibility and Rudin-Brown, Sabine Rudin-Brown, Sidney does not have nearly enough parks to public enjoyment of the Dow’s Lake, of garlic Rudin-Brown, Casimir & Tristan Seywerd, accommodate its citizens, especially as Arboretum and Experimental Farm Short family, Kathy Simons, Grady, Ella, forests of apartment towers spring up area. The logical ambulance route Editor, Glebe Report Stewart-Lussier, Stephenson family, Ruth all around us and as city hall pushes would be Carling Avenue. Swyers, Brigitte Theriault, Christine Thiesen, John & Maggie Thomson, Tom Trottier, for more and more densification. City council is set to vote on the pro- Re: “Lessons from the deer on plants Trudeau family, Zosia Vanderveen, Caroline Scientists are predicting that there posal in October. Before this happens, to grow,” Glebe Report, June 2021 Vanneste, Veevers family, Camilo Velez, are more pandemics to come. Why we need a well-advertised public forum Jonah Walker, Erica Waugh, Vanessa Wen, is a facility devoted to health wiping on the project’s societal, environmental I enjoyed reading Louise Archer’s rural- Paul Wernick, Ben Westheimer, Zoe & Nicole out a large public space so precious to and health impacts, so that the design- garden/cottage woes caused by vor- Wolfenden, Howard & Elizabeth Wong, Ella & Ethan Wood, Nathaniel & Maggie Wightman, public health? ers of the new Civic Hospital can go acious deer enjoying the garden buffet. Fil Young/Harriet Smith, Murray and Christie On this park site is proposed a six- back to the drawing board. They do indeed munch on everything Wong. storey parking garage, two levels below we humans enjoy – flowers, herbs and ground and four above. It is supposedly Dorothy Speak plants, even ornamental plants. I have WELCOME TO: seen a cedar hedge (yes that evergreen Ella Åsell plant beloved by city dwellers) reduced Ruby McCreary to bare sticks with some foliage at the Jungclaus Family top – all the leaves up to five feet eaten Karen Mount away by deer. Not good if you wanted Brams and Jane Leswick that cedar hedge to protect your garden! As Louise mentioned, some plants seem to repel deer and I have found garlic to be quite effective. Plant a couple of rows of garlic round your beloved flowers and veggies and enjoy your plants blooming away safely. And come late summer, you can harvest some of the garlic to add to your dishes, leaving some garlic for protection for the rest of the season. Once the deer are repelled from the area they tend not to venture there again. Nowadays it’s a good idea to discour- age deer from coming too close to human habitation because of the prevalence of deer ticks, which carry Lyme disease. It would be remiss of me not to add that garlic is an excellent and healthy food AVAILABLE DELIVERY ROUTES additive. Reportedly, it fights infections, Bronson Fifth Avenue to the bridge inflammations and evidently it also Jackson and Frederick Place has antiviral properties, so who knows, O’Connor First to Fifth maybe it’s even anti COVID! CONTACT: [email protected] Rafal Pomian 6 Glebe Report August 20, 2021 PROFILE

Feisty Senator Jim Munson fills big shoes

Journalist Munson in a shoving match with Pierre Trudeau, circa 1976

By Roger Smith assistant, Michael Trinque, who has covering wars and revolutions. in radio, then into television. Along the Down syndrome. His main inspiration “I was totally involved in my work as way, he married his wife Ginette and After 17 years in the Senate, which was his first son Timmy, who was born a reporter,” he says. “I loved the cama- they had two more boys after Timmy ended last month when he turned 75, with Down syndrome and lived only raderie, I loved the chase, I loved every – Jamie, now a journalist, and Claude, it’s hardly a surprise that the Glebe’s nine months. minute of it.” a musician. Jim Munson left with a more positive “It’s a constant, his spirit is always Full disclosure: Jimmy is my close In those days, Munson was a long- view of the Upper Chamber than he had there,” says Munson, who imagines friend, a hockey teammate and golf haired, bearded hell-raiser. What he in his early days on Parliament Hill. his son as a Special Olympian had he partner. We did two stints together in lacked in height, he made up for in feist- “As a reporter, I didn’t pay much lived longer. “When I see the face of a Ottawa with posts abroad in between – iness – that was on display during his attention to the Senate, it didn’t seem Special Olympics athlete, I see the face first, him to London and me to China, famous, on-camera shoving match with to be much use,” he said as we remin- of Timmy. With that face over my shoul- then we swapped jobs. During the Pierre Trudeau. His edge helped him isced just days before he retired. “But der, it’s a guiding force that has kept Tiananmen Square uprising in 1989, I thrive. Munson covered half a dozen I found there are lots of people in the moving me.” went back to Beijing to help him out, federal elections, the Iran-Iraq War, the Senate who are doing good things.” and we dodged bullets, tanks and first Gulf War, Tiananmen Square. He Journalism undercover thugs together on the night reported from trouble spots like Beirut, Chosen causes The diminutive, five-foot-four of the massacre. I chirp him about his Northern Ireland, North Korea, Tibet. Munson’s chosen causes were the Munson, best known to neighbourhood size and his Senate perks and pension I will never forget his on-camera at rights of children and people with dis- kids as Big Jim and to friends as Jimmy, but never question his big heart. Indira Gandhi’s funeral – as Jim talked abilities, with a focus on the Special was officially the senator for Ottawa- After growing up in northern New into the camera, the outline of Gandhi’s Olympics and autism. He spon- Rideau Canal – he often biked or Brunswick, the son of a United Church burning body was clearly visible on the sored bills to recognize World Autism walked to work along the canal from minister, Munson landed his first funeral pyre just behind him. Day and worked with the late Rabbi his home on Monkland Avenue. Some job at 19 at a private radio station in In 2001, his 22 years at CTV came Reuven Bulka, to establish a Kindness may remember him better as a repor- Yarmouth, N.S. for $36 a week. He even- to an unceremonious end. My phone Week in Canada. He hired a part-time ter with CTV, hounding politicians, tually worked his way to Ottawa, first rang just after 7 a.m. It was Jim, in tears.

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By Frank Johnson While I was mulling this over and just three months before she died 21 arranging for moving the stone, I years ago has flowered every year on The demolition of the former Fifth received an email from Cornerstone that same day. Creation groans. We are Avenue Methodist Church (more Housing for Women with their summer not alone. recently, Ecclesiax Church) at Monk newsletter and fund appeal. Still trying Perhaps when we consider the other and Fifth on June 21 sparked a trail to come to terms with the loss of a com- sacred and public spaces within our of coincidences, synchronicities and munity space that meant so much to city, each redolent with similar stories, epiphanies that ranged from support so many, we made a small donation to each threatened with demolition and for homeless women to a marriage at Cornerstone Housing as a step towards “progress,” we need to pause and con- the church and a Methodist memorial reconciliation and moving on. Imagine template the broader implications of garden. The trails could be traced as far our astonishment when we saw on their the words written under, or said upon, back as the aftermath of the Luftwaffe website that Barry Hobin of Hobin the Cross of Nails: “Father forgive them, raid on Coventry Cathedral in England Architecture had generously offered to for they know not what they do,” and in November 1940 and to its renowned match donations from new donors. plant our own rose bushes of remedi- Cross of Nails. ation for each tragic loss. When Andrea Ross asked Marco The former Fifth Avenue Methodist We should also listen to the wisdom Manconi of Neoteric Developments for church (more recently, Ecclesiax of the Indigenous peoples who have the cornerstone of the church at Fifth church) was demolished on June 21. been telling us for centuries that places and Bank, little did she realize the tales both natural and constructed can have that it would reveal. mediaeval nails that had fallen from deep psychological and spiritual mean- The church was built between 1900 the roof. This is now widely adopted as ing going far beyond the physical and and 1921 by the Holiness Movement a symbol of reconciliation. If you look ecological content. The cornerstone and the pink granite cornerstone com- carefully at the picture of the demol- speaks to the physicality of the sacred memorates that mighty community ished Glebe church, you’ll see on the space but also addresses a legacy of building effort. far concrete pillar the mangled remnant faith in that place which continues to Manconi kindly agreed and the of a construction artefact in the shape be active through support for charities stone, all 115 kilos of it, was carefully of a cross. The pink granite cornerstone of the such as Cornerstone Housing. removed by Demolition Plus. Foreman Overwhelmed by sadness at the church was removed during demolition And at the end, facing the loss of Matt Billard also retrieved the time destruction of a much-loved commun- and will be moved to a memorial our local spiritual gathering space, garden at Wesley Acres, Picton, capsule from within the stone (see arti- ity hub, octagonal sanctuary, concert Ontario, courtesy of Grant Wolfe and let us return to Cornerstone Housing cle below). space and basement gathering place his colleagues. PHOTOS: FRANK JOHNSON for Women with their goal “to help Meanwhile I documented the start of for so many of all walks and faiths, I a woman find hope, healing and demolition in the early hours of June wrote to Barry Hobin, well-known local So out of the loss of the church, the housing” (cornerstonewomen.ca). 22. The morning-after scene recalled architect, whose own family had strong deep mourning for a similar loss 80 May this broader scattering of the an infamous wartime bombing raid. I connections to that church and to the years ago, the emergence of a symbol resources be the outcome of the grew up in Nuneaton, just eight miles “holiness movement” legacy in the of hope and reconciliation amid the demolition of this local touchstone from the centre of Coventry. The story Ottawa Valley. He replied, “I was mar- wreckage, and the request for a keep- of reality. And may those scattered of the raid of November 14–15, 1940, ried in that sanctuary. As an architect, sake, came hope eternal. And an seeds grow out of the darkness and was deeply engrained in my child- I was always impressed by the care and epiphanous multitude of interwoven multiply a hundredfold. hood psyche. My mother had visited feeling of that space.” He said he “spent threads. the devastation on the day after the countless hours with his father digging Telling this story the next day to my Frank Johnson is an engineer, raid and would often tell of it. From that out a small storage space under the side friend Mark, he remarked that a rose photographer and local business wreckage a cross was made of some entry stairs.” bush his wife planted on her birthday owner.

the last minute. A handwritten letter on The Holiness Movement Bible College stationery (boasting the address 910 Bank Street, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada) dated November 16, 1921 opened, with promise. “First, a few things of inter- est for those who may read this in years to come. This church was first built in 1900, a frame building 39 x 40. Rebuilt in its present form this year, 1921.” It went on to list names of clergy, church and committee members, and Sunday A hand-written letter dated November The big reveal of the contents of the time school faculty. There were also four The time capsule 16, 1921 was found in the mason-jar capsule took place in July at Irene’s Pub. church newsletters from seemingly time capsule with the cornerstone of the Shown are Frank Johnson and Grant Wolfe. PHOTOS: MARK BLEVIS randomly selected dates, three from recently demolished church at Fifth and Monk. Ottawa and one from Chicago, and two Canadian one-cent coins of different the people around that patio table had imagined a group of people in their sizes, both dated 1920 and both boast- already received their second vaccina- Sunday best witnessing the laying of ing images of King George. tion. This was a reminder of the more the cornerstone just as the world was As the group scanned the collec- carefree life we still remember after 15 recovering from the Spanish flu. Little tion of items, now carefully placed in Time months of hibernation. did these people know that, 100 years archival sleeves, we talked about what In the middle of the table was a later, as the world was recovering from we hoped we might have pulled from preserved in a mason-jar time capsule that had been a modern pandemic, their treasure the capsule: newspaper pages, letters recovered from the Ecclesiax Church, would sit on a table next to beers at a about life at the time and hopes for the mason jar a community effort documented in an pub just two blocks from where they future, and photographs of people in article by Frank Johnson. For almost had stood. the community. By Mark Blevis exactly 100 years, as close to the exact The beer glasses were eventu- So much has changed in the last 100 day as you can get by chance after a cen- ally removed, the table wiped and years it’s hard to say what the world There’s something magical about time tury, the time capsule was entombed adorned with medical-grade forceps, will be like in 2121. I wonder if the capsules. They’re more than just exhib- atop the 115-kilo cornerstone, engraved: photographic tweezers, archive-qual- myriad new development projects, its; they’re portals for travel to the past ity sleeves and cotton archival gloves commercial and residential, are plant- and to see the world as it was. They HOLINESS MOVEMENT for photographic print mounting. We ing time capsules. I hope they are, and should contain treasure – stories and CHURCH may not be museum curators or foren- I hope they carefully prepare and pack context-setting items that tell of life ERECTED A.D. 1900-1921 sic scientists, but we took the process material items and letters that tell the in the day, things that help bridge two as seriously as possible (though we stories of life and the people who live time periods. That mason jar sat in our home for did make a joke about the prospect of in our community today. The opportunity to travel back in nearly two weeks before the group releasing a century-old virus when the time and witness such treasure brought could meet for the opening. The sus- jar was opened). Mark Blevis lives in the Glebe five people to Irene’s Pub on a beauti- pense was overwhelming and every The jar was tightly packed with surrounded on all sides by the non- ful July 9 evening. Ontario had just time I walked past the jar, I was tempted paper, all of which survived the century stop noise, fumes, rudeness, disruption relaxed some of the COVID restrictions to pick it up, shake it and study it like very well, and contained a collection and inconvenience of demolition and around social gatherings and most of a present under a Christmas tree. I of items seemingly thrown together at construction. GNAG Glebe Report August 20, 2021 9 All Spring & Summer Mary Tsai is now 60-80% off GNAG Executive Director Treat yourself to something fun - maybe N 613 233-8713 E [email protected] www.gnag.ca for lunch on a sunny, local patio. And for the Early Birds, or anyone going back to the office or classroom, we have fabulous fall fashions to preview. GNAG fall adult courses – See you soon. online and in person! We’re baaaaack! It’s been a long time We cannot wait to see you back in coming, but we are happy to announce person and online! You can soon see

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We’ve got it. Always wanted to play, laugh, make friends, learn and start (or finish) that novel? We’ve got it. bond with staff. Want to laugh and meet new people? This summer is extraordinary Well then, the brand new beginners’ because for many children it was their improv course might be for you. first social interaction since the begin- GNAG has always strived to offer ning of the pandemic. Children were creative, interesting and stimulating able to go on trips with their friends, courses, but what we really pride our- do arts and crafts together, play games, selves on is the environment we create put on mini-performances like dance while doing so. Whether you are work- and theatre, go camping, cycle around ing out with shadow boxing, picking the city and more. Every day was a joy up a paint brush for the first time or for the children, their parents and the Helping you succeed getting a big laugh in a comedic scene, GNAG summer team. Value-added audit, tax and advisory solutions all our adult courses are held in a sup- Parents would say goodbye to their portive, fun and safe environment. kids in the morning and then go about At Baker Tilly Ottawa, we offer hands-on partner involvement and practical In the words of one student from our their day feeling guilt free, know- tax strategies to more effectively plan and manage your business. afternoon Studio 55 acting classes for ing their children were safe and well seniors, “The highlight of my week is entertained. At the end of the day, their Helping your business prosper and grow joining the rest of my new friends and children would come home happy…and having a blast without ever once feeling exhausted. self-conscious.” Music to our ears. Do Lidia: “Just wanted to say thank you!!! you have an idea for a course or work- My child has been having so much fun shop? Simply contact John Muggleton at these camps (and I’m able to have Start the conversation at [email protected], and let’s talk! my meetings during the day without [email protected] | 613.820.8010 | bakertilly.ca GNAGFit Coordinator Ruth Hartanto the guilt as she’s happily entertained) is also very excited to welcome back in- and that means the world – thank you person fitness and wellness classes at so much!” the Glebe Community Centre and at the Victoria: “The kids are LOVING the Now, for tomorrow GNAG Studio! During the pandemic, GNAG camps this year…Please give GMSElemAdGR19BW.pdf 3 2019-10-18 3:52 PM GNAG offered virtual classes that were kudos to the whole team for pulling so well received we have decided to off the camps this year, especially with keep them going, making classes all the COVID considerations. The kids accessible for those who wish to work- are really enjoying them and it’s so well out from home. 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M participants (returning and new) who naturally Y are excited about coming back to the GNAG AGM September 29 centre to reconnect and exercise with Learn more about GNAG and theCM Toddler, friends and neighbours. Our instruct- great work we do for your communMY- Preschool & Elementary ors are looking forward to bringing ity by attending our Annual GeneralCY Grades 1-6 Bilingual Education back that in-class atmosphere that Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday,CMY many have been missing! 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new patients welcome Laura Smith President Glebe Community Association Dr pierre isabelle T @glebeca E [email protected] www.glebeca.ca Dr. peter Kim GCA makes a difference GleBe Dental centRe FIFTH AVENUE COURT-EVENING APPOINTMENTS despite pandemic OPEN MONDAY-FRIDAY Happy summer! Hasn’t it been wonder- the pandemic The community pop-up ful over the past month or so to see neigh- gallery at Lansdowne, the monthly bours in restaurants and shops, to visit bottle collection with Operation Come For appointments call 613-234-6405 with those we haven’t seen face-to-face Home, two virtual Great Glebe Garage in quite some time, to see things open- Sales and our usual advocacy efforts ing up a bit more? We are not out of the were all highlights. woods yet, but I am so thankful for these I am very grateful to the 2020–21 small opportunities to reconnect. I hope board for their commitment to improv- Help in H yourelp with: home with that you have all had the opportunity to ing our community and for their InternetInternet EmailEmail receive your vaccines, if you’re eligible. creativity in finding ways to do that SoftwareSoftware ShoppingShopping Check out Ottawa Public Health’s website when many of our usual ways were InstructionInstruction SetupSetup VirusesViruses SlowdownSlowdown if you’re looking for information. not available. I would offer particular The GCA had a busy June with the thanks to those members who chose second virtual Great Glebe Garage Sale, not to serve on the board for another HelpingHelping you you CHOOSE CHOOSE and and USE USE your your computer. computer. our annual general meeting and our year: Kristi Carin, Sam Harris, Jennifer StillProblems open, with solved ways in to your help home. you safely. usual monthly board meeting. Humphries, Wolf Illing, Angela Keller- Herzog, Sheryl Lattimore, Kate Reekie John Harding MalcolmMalcolm HardingHarding Another virtual and Caroline Warburton. Thank you. [email protected]@compu-home.com 613-731-5954613-731-5954 Great Glebe Garage Sale Our final piece of business at the www.compu-home.com The virtual Great Glebe Garage Sale AGM was voting on the 2021–22 board. www.compu-home.com was a great success this year. Ever It is a great group of people and I am since the sale started in 1986, the GCA very hopeful that we will actually get to has asked those selling items to con- meet face-to-face this year. A warm wel- est 2002 tribute 10 per cent of their proceeds to come to the board’s newest members: FUN FUR ALL the Ottawa Food Bank. We know that Jidé Afolabi, Cassandra Church, Ahmed Dog walking & cat this has been a challenging year for so Ibrahim, Debbie Long, Janet Mayhew, many in our city and, as we weren’t able Janna Rinaldi and Della Wilkinson. sitting services to have the sale in person, we wanted Thanks to you and to returning board Do you work long hours? to find another way to support the members for putting your names for- Do you travel for business or pleasure? food bank. ward to be part of our work this year. Wondering how to make this less stressful on your pets? Using the GiveShop app for the vir- You can see the names of those on the tual sale, our community raised $3,000 board on our website (glebeca.ca). I provide daily dog walks and cat/small animal for the Ottawa Food Bank. With match- On that note, if you have not yet had visits in your home. ing donations to the food bank that will time to renew your membership, please Registered Insured Bonded translate into about $15,000 worth of consider doing so. You can join on our Michelle 613-762-5429 [email protected] food. We are so thankful for your partici- website. Your membership and par- pation, as well as for the contributions ticipation help us to advocate for our from our neighbourhood businesses. community. Thank you! Businesses donated gift cards and prizes – even during a difficult year for June board meeting them too – and the Glebe BIA was very At our regular June board meet- helpful in getting the word out about ing, the new board got right down the sale. It was a great team effort – to work with a full agenda. We had thank you! And mark your calendars several motions, ranging from pickle- for May 28, 2022 – that is the tentative ball to the proposed development date for next year’s sale, which we all on Chamberlain Avenue. There were very much hope can be in person. also motions regarding the potential removal of trees at the new site of the GCA Annual General Meeting Ottawa Hospital and proposed develop- It was great to see so many of you at ments at Lansdowne Park. You can find our annual general meeting. We were the letters we wrote following these pleased to welcome our elected repre- motions on our website. sentatives as well: MP the Honourable Wishing you a wonderful last few Catherine McKenna, MPP Joel Harden weeks of your summer and beginning and City Councillor Shawn Menard. We of September. We will be back in full were also able to recognize our com- swing with our regular board meeting Are you in need of munity partners and to take a look back on September 28. We will make a deci- at some of the notable parts of 2020–21. sion closer to the time whether that tailored investment advice & I think the 2020–21 GCA board will go meeting will be in person at the Glebe down in history as one that never met Community Centre or over Zoom. If exceptional client service? in person, but it was great to reflect on you would like to join us, please email all the things we were still able to do Janet, the secretary of the board, at sec- We can help. despite the restrictions brought on by [email protected].

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O’Connor, Lansdowne and the need for respectful planning

At the time of writing, Ottawa is firmly first and foremost. in Step 3 of the reopening plan. Our In addition to fixing the north COVID-19 numbers are down and our side stands, the city is also look- vaccination rates are high. It’s been ing to enhance the public realm at a long year and a half and I want to Lansdowne. We want to see improve- thank everyone who has done their part ments to Aberdeen Square, the great to slow the spread of the pandemic – lawn and the play area. This will especially health care professionals ensure a Lansdowne Park that every- and essential workers. one can enjoy. In-person city services are beginning In the coming months, there will be to be offered again. You can check the opportunities for public engagement city website, ottawa.ca, to see what city on this issue. It is important to make services and programs are available. your voices heard. Hopefully, our COVID-19 numbers stay down and we can slowly get back Joining the Planning Committee to something resembling normal. After it was revealed that former Planning Committee chair Jan Harder O’Connor improvements had violated conflict of interest rules In July, road crews set to work on due to her dealings and relationship fixing “Lake O’Connor” – the giant with a local developer, Jack Stirling, puddle that would appear at O’Connor she was forced to step down not only and Glebe every rainfall and wouldn’t as chair but also as a member of the drain properly. We were able to get committee. This opened up a seat on crews out to put in a new drainage the committee and I offered my name system. We’ve already seen a few big to replace Councillor Harder. rainfalls and Lake O’Connor has not I’m happy to say that at July’s coun- returned. cil meeting, my colleagues elected me A new park is coming to the corner to fill Harder’s vacancy. I will be sitting of O’Connor and Fifth (beside the fire as a full voting member of the commit- station). The process to redesign the tee starting in August. park was initiated several years ago Urban wards have been sorely under- but stalled for many reasons. Our office represented at Planning Committee this is contributing additional funds from term of council and, as a result, we have our cash-in-lieu-of-parkland account to seen a number of disappointing deci- make sure it goes forward this year and sions. I have been quite vocal about has worked with staff and the Glebe the problems at Planning Committee Community Association to integrate – especially the developer influence – community desires for grouped seat- so I am glad that I will now be able to Decorating Ottawa & area since 1948! ing, shade and relaxed activities in an have a greater say in the planning deci- older adult-friendly design. sions at city hall. 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Mairi Brascoupé

The Diefenbunker Museum’s new artist-in-residence

By Adriana Añon we understand them in a different way. Brascoupé, who has a bachelor in fashion and “I think it’s becoming more and more clear to costume-making from Ryerson as well as a masters people that we really need to look at the natural in graphic communications design from Central world and protect it,” says Mairi Brascoupé, who Saint Martins University of the Arts in London, this year was named the first Indigenous artist-in- did her master’s thesis on the role of beadwork in residence at the Diefenbunker Museum. “It isn’t Indigenous culture. In England her artistic path new knowledge,” she says, “but sometimes it takes and career really took a turning point. Far away a shift in perspective and a moment of reflection from home, she focused on what it meant to be an to see what has always been there.” Indigenous artist. Until then, she had never been You may remember reading about Brascoupé encouraged to delve into her Indigenous identity or back in September 2020; she was one of three win- bring that perspective into her work, even though ners chosen to design Glebe Report and OSCAR she could see parallels between Indigenous cre- newspaper boxes. As an Ottawa-raised Algonquin ations and the fashion world of designers like artist and designer, she draws inspiration from Chanel, for example, who have a long tradition the natural world, blending traditional artforms of highly revered hand-beaded work. with contemporary ones, as a means of sharing her Brascoupé begins her beadwork designs with peoples’ stories and ideologies while combining a sketch and then starts the patient, meticu- Mairi Brascoupé, newly appointed artist-in-residence at the them with her own personal perspective. lous threading of four to eight beads at a time, Diefenbunker Museum One recurring theme in her work is the con- depending on the design, after which she goes cept of place and our relationship to it. When she back with her needle and thread between the began her research at the Diefenbunker Museum, beads so that they are carefully tacked on. Her she was drawn to a collection of canvas floor maps hope for the museum’s map project is to use a sim- which had never been unrolled or displayed. ilar process and bead directly onto the canvas. It “They were huge,” she says, “and felt immersive will mean having to scale up the work, but she because they were so big you couldn’t look at the hopes it will have the impact whole thing at once.” Brascoupé was also inspired and effect of traditional bead- by the muted, dusty colours of the museum spaces work. When working, she and its environment, which resembled the tones of keeps in mind the Indigenous the maps. They made her think of vintage beads. idea that beadwork must be She hopes that the Mairi Brascoupé is applying Indigenous “I love things to be beautiful,” she says. “I refer- done when the artist is in layering of beadwork beadwork to large-scale maps ence the natural world a lot and I think the natural a happy mood, otherwise unearthed in the museum, creating on top of something as beauty and generating new insights. world is beautiful.” She hopes that the layering of negative energy will be car- PHOTOS: COURTESY OF M. BRASCOUPÉ beadwork on top of something as practical as the ried into the work. “I want to practical as the maps will maps will not only emphasize their beauty, but bring good energy into the also help us to rethink our concept of maps so that work that I do. And when I not only emphasize their relationship too.” beauty, but also help us She hopes to unveil her finished piece some time this fall, when it will go on to rethink our concept display at the Diefenbunker Museum. of maps. Until then, she will be busy working on this and other artistic pieces that are thematically connected, like the paint- ing of a mural on Queen Street West near Spadina, which will examine the have that good mood and that good history of the name Toronto. energy it goes by quickly,” she says. “A lot of the Indigenous folks “Time kind of disappears.” around the world paved the way for Brascoupé is thankful to the environmental protection and really Diefenbunker Museum for giving her understanding the place that we live in, the opportunity to do this work and our relationship and our responsibility play this role. “Growing up in Ottawa, to those places,” says Brascoupé, “and we didn’t talk about Ottawa being I think that’s something that we should Let’s support our friends and neighbours by continuing to buy local! Our Algonquin territory,” she says. “I never all reflect on.” Her work at the museum community’s shops and restaurants need our help during these really saw Ottawa as the land of my may be the invitation we all need to do tough times, so let’s be there for them however we can. family or my community. I think that’s just that. shifting because people are acknow- As our city continues to open up, we encourage you to shop ledging that relationship, and it’s given Adriana Añon is a writer, teacher and local to support our Glebe businesses! me an opportunity to acknowledge that Glebe enthusiast.

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It is time to open up Abbotsford, your seniors’ active living centre, to our members, volunteers and friends. The doors won’t be wide open but there will certainly be a warm welcome as we begin to offer some in-person classes and programming this September. We want to thank everyone in our Abbotsford community for all the sup- port you have offered by joining up, calling in and supporting us financially during this lengthy lockdown. During that time, we have made new connec- tions, enhanced old connections and are all the stronger for it. For many, “opening up” is long over- due and for others, the new normal might feel intimidating. Rest assured, we will proceed at a cautious pace, Abbotsford staff will welcome for your understanding. responding to the needs of our com- double-vaccinated seniors in We do realize this means munity and respecting the need to be person in September, with all due you may have to consider COVID precautions in place. From careful and safe. left: Kirsten O’Brien (Community donating some items to Some of our clubs, fitness classes, Support Services), Elleni Adane other charities. art classes and general programming (Reception), Jane Stallabrass We will continue to make and services for those 55+ will be held (Community Support Services) further changes to our on site at Abbotsford, starting in early and Pat Goyeche (Coordinator physical environment and of Community Programming) September. We will do so at reduced PHOTO: BRUCE HILL operations in keeping with capacity with COVID protocols in recommendations from Ottawa place to ensure everyone’s safety and Public Health, the Ministry of wellbeing. classes, ‘In’ and ‘Out’ doors Health, the Ministry of Seniors Many of our courses will continue for both the dining room and and Accessibility, the Glebe to be offered virtually as we slowly multipurpose room, as well Centre’s Manager of Infection transition safely into more in-person as new signage to remind Control, best practices from our programming for the general mem- us of proper hygiene stan- community sector and our fund- bership and for those enrolled in our dards that we will all work ers. We are confident that we will specialized day programming. to meet collectively. Hand have the highest standards of safety Virtual programming through Zoom sanitizer is our friend and in place and hope that you will feel has become a staple for many of our you’ll find it “handy” safe coming back to Abbotsford House clients and members and we will con- wherever you look! as we begin to re-open our building tinue to offer this, not only in the fall for clients and members in September but throughout the year(s) to come. Our Big Blow-out Sale Many have 2021. Welcome back! teleconferencing programming will Please come to our BIG BLOW-OUT asked when we might Abbotsford is your community also continue. EVERYTHING MUST GO SALE on once again be able to accept dona- Seniors Active Living Centre. We are the The population we serve has been Saturday, August 28 in the Abbotsford tions of items. Unfortunately we will community programs and services of among the most vulnerable cohort parking lot on Bank Street. We had not be able to do so until early 2022. The Glebe Centre Inc., a charitable, not- when it comes to the negative conse- accumulated wonderful donations We do not have the capacity or space for-profit, organization that includes a quences of COVID-19. That is why, as we by the time we went into lockdown to accept, sort and price goods but we 254-bed long-term care home. Find out open up, we do so with an abundance last year and now is our chance to hope to be able to resume the collec- more about us by telephoning 613-230- of caution and care for those we serve. share and fundraise with these fabu- tion of donations early next year. The 5730 or by checking out all of The Glebe We ask that only those who are lous items. We will be selling books, only exceptions to this are women’s Centre facilities and community pro- double vaccinated against COVID-19 women’s clothing, art and plenty of clothing in good condition for our grams on our website glebecentre.ca. enrol for the in-person programming practical and whimsical treasures all Dorothy’s Boutique, as well as jewel- on site at Abbotsford. All staff and vol- day long (9 a.m.–3 p.m.). Shop ’till you lery. We can take these items starting Pat Goyeche is coordinator of unteers are expected to meet this same drop and help fundraise for Abbotsford the first week of September. We thank community programming at standard, with the goal of creating a programs and services. you for your generosity and certainly Abbotsford House. safe, welcoming space for everyone. For those attending in-person pro- gramming, you will note many new protocols including COVID screening at the door, wearing a mask, physical distancing, time-spacing between

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2020, for a total of 120,000 meals deliv- ered to over 1,647 seniors and adults Meals on Wheels takes on the isolation of COVID-19 with disabilities, a monthly average of By Michael Girgis over 20 of whom reside in The Glebe. How is this done? With the help of Larry likes to keep busy throughout a dedicated team of over 320 volun- the day. As a former carpenter, he teers! These volunteers have carried has designed, built and renovated a us throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. number of projects around his home. Meals on Wheels initially lost approx- He personally renovated the flooring imately 80 per cent of its volunteer and the walls of his house and he has base, in part due to guidance urging built the fencing, the roof and even an people over 70 to stay safe at home. It addition to the garage! “I’ve just always was hectic adapting to the ever-chang- had a knack for handiwork,” he says. ing information, protocols and need At 83 years of age, he remains an avid to virtually recruit many new volun- horseshoe and dart player. In fact, Larry teers. Our staff worked long hours to played these sports at an international cover all the routes and bring onboard level and remains incredibly passion- many new volunteers who stepped for- ate about them. He had the pleasure ward to respond to the need. With the of working at Expo ʼ86 in Vancouver, help of our amazing volunteer team, British Columbia. we were able to ensure that everyone As a Meals on Wheels/La Popote rou- was fed, even as our essential service lante client since 2014, he enjoys the surged. Over time, some of our previ- quality of the food that he gets every ous volunteers have returned and we weekday. are hopeful to see more of them come “The meals are handy all around… back soon. Many of them are taking a I’m not a cook and I can do just about very well-deserved break this summer everything else, but when it comes to and, as a result, there is a critical need cooking, I just can’t do it.” For Larry, for more volunteers at this time to sup- these meals mean so much more than port clients like Larry in maintaining simply saving him from his own cook- Larry, 83, has been an enthusiastic Meals on Wheels client since 2014, and their independence. When asked what ing skills! His favourite part about the especially during the pandemic. PHOTO: MICHAEL GIRGIS he would say to someone thinking of meals was enjoying them with his getting Meals on Wheels, he replied, loving wife of 40 years. “We did abso- the Meals on Wheels volunteers. crucial importance of programs like “It’s pretty easy-going, great for older lutely everything together; gosh I really “They’re great. I appreciate what Meals on Wheels in offering seniors an people! It grants me flexibility; I only miss her.” they’re doing. I just think they’re doing alternative. “I’ve been in my house for occasionally go out for groceries now.” Larry may not be representative of a a heck of a job – these volunteers.” 50 years. It’s in a beautiful locale and I If you or someone you know would typical client who may need multiple The meal program goes a long way to can’t see myself living anywhere else.” benefit from the Meals on Wheels ser- supports at home but, with Meals on making sure he can continue to do all Founded in 1968 and being a regis- vice, or if you would like to volunteer Wheels, he is able to get the nutrition the activities he loves – where he loves tered charity, Meals on Wheels offers with us, please call (613) 233-2424. If he needs and see a friendly face. Larry to do them – in his own home. the lowest price for delivered complete you would like to donate to help our has found himself to be quite lonesome Sadly, his previous interactions with hot meals in the city. Its role as a part- clients, please visit our website at meal- over the past six years with the passing the long-term care system, where his ner in the health care system has been sonwheels-ottawa.org. of his wife. The COVID-19 pandemic has mother used to live, were not positive. underscored by the critical function it only exacerbated the issue as he rarely “I hated seeing her in that place and has served during the COVID-19 pan- Michael Girgis is the marketing and leaves his home. Often, his only point of I lamented visiting.” The COVID-19 demic. Its service observed a 25 per cent outreach assistant with Meals on contact in a day is the caring check-in of pandemic has further highlighted the increase in demand for meals during Wheels. Glebe Report August 20, 2021 15 CMYK

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Noffke brings “Colonial” refers to the architecture of Mexico, while the house on Clemow…owes Mediterranean more to the architecture of southern Spain. charm to the Glebe By Donald Beecher

No house in Ottawa takes me back to my university years in Santa Barbara as readily as the Spanish (Colonial) Revival house on Clemow Avenue. It was designed and built by the noted Ottawa architect, Werner Noffke, in a style then emerging in the south- lands of California, largely in keeping with the revival architecture devised for the Panama-Pacific International Exposition in San Diego in 1915. This was a seminal moment in the stylis- tic future of the state as Californians became increasingly conscious of the cultural legacy of the colonial period under Mexican rule combined with a longing for an identity of their own expressed through their architecture be paralleled by a lighter, brighter The house on Clemow is a fine example of renowned architect Werner Noffke’s work and civic festivals. Viva la fiesta! Mediterranean-inspired eclectic style. in the Spanish Colonial Revival style. PHOTO: LIZ MCKEEN Both were nostalgic and, in a sense, Californian mission style fake, but no more so than any of the At the end of the 19th century, the 21 revival styles of architecture inspired mudéjar (Andalusian Arabic) touches in the stucco. These windows are bold Franciscan missions up and down the by Tudor manors or French châteaux. in the decor. Such features belong to yet the lights are intimately small and state were, for the most part, in ruins. Specifically, “colonial” refers to the the more elaborate revival houses of the secluding. More might be said gener- The moment had come for their res- architecture of Mexico, while the house 1920s and 1930s, which one sees today ally about stucco textures, the thickly toration, not only as heritage, but as on Clemow, along with all its cognate so beautifully concentrated in Santa corniced overhanging eaves, the total emblems of the emerging California of exemplars in California, owes more Barbara and San Clemente, where the absence of porches and verandas, the the developers and boosters of tomor- to the architecture of southern Spain, architectural homogeneity was con- stucco return (no wooden trim) around row. Consequently, adaptations of the characterized by starkly white smooth trolled by city legislation. doors and windows, and the uninter- “mission style” began to appear in stucco walls, red tile roofs, cantilevered rupted wall surfaces, all characteristic civic architecture featuring thick adobe balconies, high casement windows, History of the style, but the overall aesthetic walls, long arcades, bell towers and wrought iron grille work (rejas), and The house on Clemow was built in of the house speaks far more than the the de rigueur terracotta roofing tiles. monumentally ornate entrances, often 1926, coming late among Noffke’s con- descriptive details. But following the Exposition, it would baroque in inspiration with occasional tributions to the area east of Bank This house has had a surprisingly Street known today as the Clemow high number of owners over the years, Estate East Heritage Conservation but until the mid-1970s there were only District. The difference in its concep- two: Levi Crannell and his wife Florence tion may be seen by comparing it to until 1946; and G. Harold Burland two of Noffke’s earlier Spanish revival until 1974. Crannell was the director houses in the Glebe, one at 86 Ralph of the Bronson Lumber Company and Street (1912) and another at 85 Glebe president of the Little River Redwood Avenue (1913). With the passage of Company, while Burland was the comp- some 13 years, fashions had emerged. troller and treasurer at the British But most pertinently, Noffke had trav- American Bank Note Company. elled west, spending 1923 to 1924 in Los The redwood enterprise had its head- Angeles where he absorbed the trends quarters in Tonawanda near Niagara at first hand. He returned brimming Falls but their sawmill in Humboldt with avant-garde ideas for his own County, California, opened in 1908 in Spanish revival conceptions. a town renamed Crannell in 1922 in honour of the company’s president. He Architectural features made trips to the west coast by train What, then, is worth noticing about where he too would have encountered the house on Clemow? The entry is the styles of California architecture. composed of a massive wooden door Might he have commissioned the house with wooden grille work placed within in the Spanish revival style and per- a triple-lobed gothic arch with its haps even influenced its design? wrought-iron lantern, the door framed The complex history of the Bank Note on each side by stone Solomonic Company founded in 1866 in factory (twisted) colonnettes with finials quarters on Wellington Street closely placed on their capitals. Above the reflected the rising and falling fortunes first storey ensemble there is a shallow, of the Canadian economy. Burland wrought-iron balcony backed up by a was a third-generation family member double casement window with its lun- to work for the company, engaged in ette (semi-circular window) above, this the production not only of bank notes, central ensemble crowned by an orna- but also postage and revenue stamps, mental curved entry gable projecting bonds and other securities over many through the roof. If the entire house is decades. If they could talk, what might an architectural book, this is surely its the walls of this house tell about ear- frontispiece. To the right is a massive, lier times? off-centred chimney rising well above For more information about heritage the low-pitched roofline, with a pointed architecture in the Glebe, contact the vertical recess in the stucco replacing Glebe Community Association Heritage the side apertures often seen at the Committee ([email protected]). tops of old-world Spanish chimneys. 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Pickling vegetables is a great way to use up summer’s extra veggies, and not as producer-only farmers’ market. hard as you might think. PHOTO: ALINA PROENZA Pick a pickle, any pickle

By Tim O’Connor fridge and be nice, healthy snacks down the road. You could also use This is my favourite time of year. Every them to make a tapenade (see recipe single week there’s a new vegetable from my previous column). Or, if your at the farmers’ market and, for chefs, day of labours is done, you might put the latest vegetable to cook with is like a spear of your favourite pickled veg in other people going gaga over the new your Bloody Caesar. fashion style. People in the Glebe are lucky to have Tim O’Connor is head chef at Flora the Lansdowne Farmers’ Market just Hall Brewing. down the street and going there should be a Sunday ritual. Supporting these farmers is important as a ready, local source of healthier, better vegetables. Quick Pickles They’re pesticide-free and they simply taste — and look — better. Farmers pull 1 1/2 cups vinegar them from the fields and the flavours 1 cup sugar are so fresher and better than we get 1 cup water from greenhouses year round. 1 tsp coriander seed These are not bland grocery store veg 1 tsp mustard seed that all look the same. There’s a joy in Bay leaf the irregularity of a farmers’ market 1 tsp allspice Visitez sous peu le Marché carrot that’s crooked and maybe even 1/2 tsp black peppercorn has two ends. It’s a thrill to see all the different shapes and varieties. You can Toast and slightly crush spices. Combine Fermier de la rue York! go home with four varieties of kale and other ingredients in a pot and bring to boil, find that each has its own best use — then strain over chopped veggies in a Mason Les samedis, de 9h à 14h au for salad, or for chips, or whatever else. jar. Cover and, once cool, put in fridge. They’re just better than the generic kale Should last up to a month. we get all year round. marché By. My only problem with these beautiful Ferment Brine veg is that I buy too many, which is why 1. Cover chopped veggies with water. my home fridge is full of Mason jars of Prepare and add same spice blend as in Venez découvrir de nouveaux pickled carrots and beans. I’m sharing Quick Pickles, plus 2 slices of lemon. two pickling recipes with you, one for 2. Weigh everything and subtract the agriculteurs et producteurs locaux a “quickle,” and one requiring a little weight of the container (weigh container more time and patience. before adding veg), then add 3% of the There’s a misconception that pickling weight in salt. en pleine expansion en explorant ce takes too much time and organization, 3. Stir with a metal spoon, then place in but small batches of quick pickles a clean container. Ensure all veggies nouveau marché exclusivement take but a few minutes and no lessons are fully submerged (use a small bag from your grandma who’s been pick- of water or other clean weight on top if réservé aux producteurs, chaque ling since forever. For the quick recipe necessary). Cover with an airtight lid. you just heat the liquids and pour over 4. Leave at room temperature for a week the chopped veg in a clean container (the liquid will get cloudy) for great samedi! with a lid. crunch and flavour, like a Strubs pickle. Almost any produce in your fridge Then keep in the fridge for up to two that needs to be used soon can work months. @OttawaMarkets — carrots, onions, apples, zucchini. They’ll last a month or two in your FOOD Glebe Report August 20, 2021 19 end-of-summer treats

In North America, leaves and drupes of Staghorn sumac and some similar Canadian species of Rhus have been used by Indigenous populations for centuries as a holistic medicine, dye and food. o make the lemonade, break Nowadays, ripened clusters of red apart two large bobs, remove drupes (or bobs) of Staghorn sumac Tthe twigs, and cover the small are used to make a lemony beverage, clusters and loose drupes with about a traditional Indigenous American four cups of water. Press them with a thirst-quencher called sumac lemon- wooden spoon to release the flavour ade, sumac-ade or Indian lemonade. and let soak overnight in the fridge. The tangy lemonade-like taste is from Strain through a cheesecloth or a paper acidic substances found on the tiny filter to remove the tiny hairs. Serve as hairs that cover the berries. The bobs is or sweeten the tart lemonade with are gathered in late summer after a few maple syrup or maple sugar, honey dry days, before the rain has leached or stevia. For a special touch, spice it out the flavour from the red hairs. They with cloves or cinnamon. For a grown- are used as is or after a very light rinse up beverage, spike it with a splash of under water. vodka or gin and serve on ice. You can This is the time of year when the red serve the lemonade warmed up as a tea hairy and sticky drupes of staghorn or at room temperature. If you make it sumac are ready for harvest, so if you as a tea, avoid infusing the drupes in Staghorn sumac are up for a foraging expedition, go for hot water, as the heat extracts tannins it, but be cautious and when uncer- that add bitterness. If you like your tain, do not eat any wild plant without drink cold, make ice cubes with the checking with an expert first! strained sumac liquid to keep the drink lemonade and jelly chilled without diluting its flavour. The red fruits of a Rhus species grown in the Mediterranean area (R. rupes of Staghorn sumac are also By Marisa Romano coriana) are used to make a red-brown used to make sumac jelly. coarse powder obtained by grind- D In a large pot, cover eight taghorn sumac (Rhus typhina), a ing the sundried drupes. This bold, bobs with about five cups of water and plant that grows in colonies along tangy spice called sumac – meaning press with a wooden spoon to release s sunny and dry roadsides, forest red in Arabic – is used in traditional the flavour. Bring to a gentle boil and edges and clearings, can be used Turkish, Lebanese and Persian dishes simmer for about 5 to10 minutes. Filter to make sumac lemonade and jelly, to add a zingy lemon flavour to grilled the liquid and add sugar and powder treats that are only possible at the end meats and fresh salads. You can taste pectin as per directions on the pectin of summer. it on fattoush salad tossed with Raouf package (each brand is a little differ- We usually pay little attention to the Omar’s sumac vinaigrette at Jericho, ent; low/no sugar pectin, for example, Staghorn sumac, but in late summer the Lebanese restaurant located at 840 requires smaller amounts of sweet- the large shrubs parade their fruits – Bank Street! ener and honey can be used instead elegant garnet red conical clusters of Sumac is also the base for Za’atar, of sugar). Mix well; bring to a roaring hairy berries (drupes). And certainly we a fragrant blend of dry herbs, like boil for 2 to 4 minutes; test for jellying cannot miss it in the fall when its leaves thyme and oregano, mixed with toasted and when ready, pour into clean ster- turn radiant hues of orange and red. It sesame seeds. Sprinkle this bold spice ilized jars. is a native of southern Ontario and the mix on plain hummus or fresh goat Maritime provinces; its common name, cheese to give them an extra spark or Staghorn sumac, comes from its thick mix it with good olive oil and brush it Drupes of sumac soaking in water to hairy branches that resemble the vel- on pita bread before toasting it on the make sumac lemonade Marisa Romano is a foodie and vety antlers of a male deer. barbecue for a savoury crunchy snack. PHOTOS: MARISA ROMANO scientist with a sense of adventure This is only one of the 35 different who appreciates interesting and Rhus species of sumac found in North nutritious foods. America, Europe, the Middle East and South Africa. Like Staghorn sumac, some of these species bear the edible tart red drupes. Their use in the kitchen goes back to ancient Rome where they were added to dishes to boost their acidity.

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What’s going to become of me?” When Anne introduces Anthony’s ON THE SCREEN O new nurse Laura (played by Imogene Poots) to him, he’s charming and urbane, but very soon slips into con- Wes Anderson film a knockout fusion and irritability. The Grand Budapest Hotel we are immediately aware that this is a He’s certain his watch has been Directed by Wes Anderson fantasy rather than an actual recount- stolen, though it’s he who has hidden (US, 2014) ing of events. We aren’t taken aback it. The search for his missing watch when things get more and more car- Film disrupts obsesses him. It’s an apt metaphor for Review by Angus Luff toonish, because we already are in a his increasingly muddled sense of time. state of suspended disbelief. Because notions of time We, the audience, are confused, too. It’s interesting to see that the film dir- it is a fantasy, Anderson has more Has an hour passed? A day? A week? ectors most of us know as talented and room to make the darker and more and reality Haven’t we heard this dialogue before groundbreaking still have people who violent parts of the film still light and but from different characters? hate them, as much as people who even comical. This is probably his fun- The Father As Anthony’s mental state worsens, love them. People criticize Quentin niest film. Fiennes steals the show Directed by Florian Zeller we see exactly what he’s seeing. Tarantino for his use of violence in his – he is cunning, sly and fast-talking (UK, France, New Zealand, 2020) Furniture and pictures change, some films. People criticize Martin Scorsese – but at the end of the day, he is still disappear. The colours of the walls for making films covering similar topics wholesome and his bond with Zero is Review by Barb Popel change. The layout of the apartment and themes. And people criticize David absolutely lifelike, and their chemistry shifts subtly. People we don’t know Lynch for his unconventional non- is impeccable. Some films elicit the viewer’s sympa- appear in the apartment. Is that man linear way of telling stories. But no Visually this film is a treat. Its colours thy for a main character, but it’s a rare Anne’s husband? Does she have a other director is as equally hated as he of light pink and yellow, mixed with the film that elicits the viewer’s empathy. husband? The man says he’s Anne’s is celebrated than Wes Anderson. His dollhouse look, give the film even more The Father is such a rare film. husband and that this is their apart- style is so specific and recognizable charm. Attention to detail is found in As we age, or as we watch a senior ment, not Anthony’s. Anne hasn’t gone that he’s practically created his own the aspect ratio changes and the use relative or friend descend into demen- to Paris; Anthony still sees Anne every genre, and you either love it or hate of different cameras, making this film tia, a kind of low-level terror can day…but wait! That woman (Olivia it. I, for one, am compelled by and rewatchable and more interesting than overtake us. What would it be like to Williams) says she’s Anne and is wear- interested in his films, especially his being filmed in the typical Hollywood feel our mental capabilities diminish, ing Anne’s clothes, but she’s not Anne! newer work. His 2014 film, The Grand style. There’s a lot you might miss to lose our memories, to not recog- What is reality? Budapest Hotel, feels the most alive and the first time that you can catch on a nize loved ones, to forget how to do The Father is Florian Zeller’s debut rich with his unique style, and he cre- second viewing, making it rewarding simple tasks? as a film director. He and Christopher ates something truly special, even if it and worthwhile. In The Father, octogenarian thes- Hampton adapted Zeller’s 2012 stage will turn off a lot of viewers. As mentioned, some people hate pian Anthony Hopkins shows us, in play for the screen. Zeller has said that The Grand Budapest Hotel is a period Anderson’s films; they say he has style excruciating detail, what it’s like as he wrote the screenplay with Anthony comedy about M. Gustave (Ralph over substance, his style is annoying his character’s perception of reality Hopkins in mind. Hopkins’s perform- Fiennes), a concierge of the legendary or his films are too similar. But with fractures. We experience what he, the ance is possibly the best of his long and hotel, and his friendship with the lobby The Grand Budapest Hotel, the style is character Anthony, experiences as he distinguished career. The fact that he boy, Zero Moustafa (Tony Revoloti). the substance. The plot doesn’t neces- slides deeper and deeper into a fog of won an Oscar as Best Actor in 2021 is When one of Gustave’s most loved sarily matter, it’s the atmosphere and forgetfulness, a scrambled perception no surprise. The script won an Oscar for guests, Madame D (Tilda Swinton), tone that make this so amazing and of time. But at first, everything seems Best Adapted Screenplay, the film was passes away he and Zero learn at her fresh. If you took this same film and fine. We see his daughter Anne, played nominated for Best Picture, Coleman funeral that Gustave has inherited a gave it to a random drama filmmaker with exquisite nuance by Academy- was nominated for Best Supporting famous, sought-after painting called who has no vision, the fundamental award-winning Olivia Coleman, Actress, and the Production Design “Boy with Apple.” Madame D’s son reason it works will be stripped away. making her way to Anthony’s spa- and Film Editing were also nominated Dimitri (Adrien Brody) isn’t too pleased The characters are great but the visuals, cious elegant apartment in an upscale in their categories. I think their exquis- with this information, however, and backdrops, music, sets, stop motion London neighbourhood. Their conver- ite contributions deserved Oscars, too. does whatever he can to get the paint- and models are what turn this cartoon- sation seems normal, though prickly, It was my favourite film of 2020. ing, while Gustave is wrongly accused ish, farcical story into a unique, fresh, because Anthony is used to being in The Father is a deeply affecting of being Madame D’s murderer. We charming and highly joyful experience. charge and has done something Anne film that will stay with you for a very follow Gustave and Zero as they try to The Grand Budapest Hotel is one of is upset about. He fought with his latest long time. keep “Boy with Apple” safe, protect the best films in recent memory, a true caregiver, Angela, who now refuses to Zero’s love interest Agatha (Saorise knockout. Every aspect works and fits return to the apartment. Anne needs Running time: 103 minutes Ronan), keep their names clear and together to create a satisfying master- someone to care for Anthony as she Rated: PG-13 prove Gustave’s innocence. piece of filmmaking. tells him that she’s planning to leave Available: Amazon, Cineplex Store, As you can tell, this film has a lot for Paris to live with a man she has Google Play, Microsoft, TIFF Digital going on, especially for something Running time: under 2 hours fallen in love with. So now she must Lightbox and YouTube that’s under two hours. But the chaotic Available: Disney + find a replacement for Angela. He bris- plot unfolds in such a controlled and tles at the thought…he doesn’t need a Barb Popel has lived in the Glebe since warm presentation that it’s never too Angus Luff is a student at Glebe caregiver! He can manage just fine 1991. At university in the early 1970s, crazy and never too slow. Everything Collegiate. He grew up in the Glebe by himself. But in the next breath, she was introduced to the joys of film. looks like a dollhouse or a model city so and is obsessed with movies. he whines, “You’re abandoning me! She’s been an avid filmgoer ever since. A Thriller for the ages Old unique tone, matching the rich and lus- the street is that it will soon be released Directed by M. Night Shyamalan cious fauna of the beautiful Dominican for streaming, I have to say that the 9 by (multiple countries, 2021) Republic where it was filmed. And to top it 27 metre screen coupled with the UltraAVX all off, Shyamalan himself makes a cameo sound system make the stares, the dead Review by Iva Apostolova appearance as the hotel van driver. bodies and the suspense music so much The storyline follows a family of four more meaningful and frightening! IMDB classifies Old as a drama/mys- (Krieps and Bernal as the mom and dad) While I would give the movie higher than tery/thriller. This 2021 movie is directed from the moment they arrive at an exotic the 6.0 it got on IMDB (c’mon, it deserves at and co-written by the talented Indian- resort in the hope of spending one last least 6.5!), I do understand where some of American M. Night Shyamalan, who vacation as a family before the inevit- the reviewers are coming from. The plotline directed and wrote the 1999 The Sixth able separation hanging over them like a is not as tight as it could have been. Certain Sense (remember Bruce Willis when he Damocles sword. They get tipped off by characters seem superfluous and slightly had hair and the creepy kid who sees the hotel manager about a hidden gem of forced, and I could certainly have done dead people?), the 2002 supernatural a beach inside an inaccessible nature resort without the teenage pregnancy mid-movie. thriller Signs, and, recently, the 2019 on whose backdrop the rest of the movie After all, moral judgment is not really art’s critically acclaimed Glass (the sequel takes place. Right off the bat, the beach forte. But make no mistake, the movie will to the 2016 Split). So, mystery/thriller is gives off weird vibes, to say the least, and delight you with its unexpected develop- kind of Shyamalan’s thing. The guy has the fact that other families end up there ments and superb camera work. practically invented the genre! Unlike sets everything up for a great psychological some of his earlier chef d’oeuvres, thriller. The plot makes a couple of twists Running time: 1 hour and 48 minutes though, this one features a truly inter- and one big sharp turn at the end that will Rated: 14A national cast with Gael Garcia Bernal give even the experienced thriller fans a run Available: in theatres everywhere and Vicky Krieps in the leads. The for their money. bouquet of British, Australian and I saw the movie in the Cineplex at Iva Apostolova is a professor of philosophy American accents gives the movie its Lansdowne and although the rumour on at Dominican University College. BOOKS Glebe Report August 20, 2021 21

assault. An essential read for not only player trying to crack the Philadelphia those who consider themselves fans of Flyers roster to being the director of Memorable men comic books, but to anyone who has the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, heard the legend of Stan Lee. responsible for dishing out fines and By Anthony Boucher at just over 200 pages makes it a much suspensions. While many out there more comfortable read than the major- might not be a fan of Burke’s typical After being trapped indoors with just ity of tombs on this giant of history. demeanor, Burke’s Law is a truly captiv- your own thoughts for so long you’re ating read for all who view themselves probably ready to get to know some Al Capone – His Life, Legacy, as hockey fans. new people. Luckily for you, the Ottawa and Legend Public Library offers many different by Deirdre Bair, 2016 Serving the Servant – biographies and autobiographies on Remembering Kurt Cobain some incredible individuals. The fol- While you’ve undoubtably heard of by Danny Goldberg, 2019 lowing five books are a tiny sample the infamous mobster Al Capone, can of the many fascinating characters, you confidently separate fact from fic- Written by record label president women and men, who are well repre- tion? Multiple films and television Danny Goldberg, Serving the Servant sented within your local library! programs have put their own spin on gives a first-hand account of the rise the story of the original Scarface, but of the rock band Nirvana, with a spe- Bair does a fine job of unravelling the cial focus on front man Kurt Cobain. truth from the exaggerated. Spanning Goldberg discusses the unique circum- the entirety of Capone’s life, Bair goes stances and relationships of Cobain into detail, describing the seemingly during his meteoric rise to the top of invincible young man who came to lead the music charts, including his much- the Chicago Outfit to the mentally ill publicized marriage with Courtney gentleman that returned from prison. Burke’s Law – A Life in Hockey Love, his struggles with heroin addic- With a special focus on the Capone by Brian Burke with Stephen tion and ultimately how the news of family and the many other relation- Brunt, 2020 Cobain's suicide impacted the lives of ships the mobster had, Bair’s research those around him. is absolute, garnering information from The pugnacious former NHL gen- Goldberg gives his professional opin- a variety of sources, including stories eral manager, Hockey Night in Canada ion on why, despite only releasing three passed down within the Capone family analyst and current president of hockey studio albums, Cobain continues to be itself. A fascinating read for anyone operations for the Pittsburgh Penguins viewed as one of the elite of rock and interesting in the rise of organized is his usual brash self in this fascinat- roll history, often garnering compari- crime in America. ing account of his life so far. Giving his sons to John Lennon and Bob Dylan. barefaced opinion of the many iconic A great read for fans of the alternative True Believer – The Rise and Fall moments in NHL history he’s been music scene and the history of grunge You Never Forget Your First - A of Stan Lee a part of, from breaking the news of music. Serving the Servant delivers a Biography of George Washington by Abraham Riesman, 2021 the Wayne Gretzky trade to a young fact-filled look at the inner working of by Alexis Coe, 2020 up-and-coming journalist, to the Nirvana that no music-history fan will When you think of the creation of unfortunate incident between Todd want to miss. Historian Alexis Coe was perplexed Marvel Comics and its plethora of Bertuzzi and Steve Moore that led to the when she realized that no woman had iconic characters, including the likes end of the latter’s career, Burke never Anthony Boucher is a public service written an adult biography of George of Spider-Man, the Fantastic Four and holds back. The Stanley Cup winner assistant at the Sunnyside Branch Washington in over 40 years. Taking the X-Men, one often thinks of Stan Lee, gives an interesting behind-the-scenes of the Ottawa Public Library. He can it upon herself to break the mold of but author Abraham Riesman demon- look at life in the NHL from many dif- usually be found in the graphic novels old white men talking about old white strates how much the accepted story is ferent perspectives, including as a section. men, she decided to tackle the story not so clear cut. True Believer spares of America’s first president, weeding no details in the life of Lee, capturing out the fact from fiction. Coe dissects the animosity felt by other iconic comic common myths about Washington, creators, such as Jack Kirby and Steve including his supposedly wooden teeth Ditko, mostly budding from the accus- (not actually wood) and his inability to ations that their work was stolen by tell a lie (he had his fair share), while Lee. Unfortunately, many other trou- also diving into the unsettling rela- bles plagued the storyteller through tionship that Washington had with the rest of his life, including, but not his many slaves. Coe’s quick-witted limited to, a potentially abusive rela- sense of humour and unique perspec- tionship with his daughter, claims of tive make for an interesting read, and stock manipulations, fraud, and sexual

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Here is a list of some titles read and discussed recently in various local book clubs:

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Station Eleven Emily St. John Mandel Helen’s Book Club Being Mortal: Medicine and Atul Gawande Seriously No-Name Book Club What Matters in the End Living & Working in the Glebe Drive Your Plow Over the Bones Olga Tokarczhuk The Boook Club of the Dead Bush Runner: The Adventures of Mark Bourrie Pierre-Esprit Radisson JUDY FAULKNER Broker of Record The Henna Artist Alka Joshi Topless Book Club 613.231.4663 If your book club would like to share its reading list, please email it to Micheline Boyle at [email protected] [email protected] 22 Glebe Report August 20, 2021 BOOKS Jolts of recognition for Ottawa movie-lovers

in Ottawa, then bouncing to Montreal when his parents separate, then back to the capital for his teens, young Lalande finds shelter at the movies. In short vignettes, he recalls an outing with his beloved grandmother, playing hooky with a school chum, a first-time- ever solo excursion across town, and many other mini- and mis- adventures – all with the common destination of a cinema. His recollection of movies is both emotionally and geographically exten- sive. The glee of making mischief at an afternoon show of Monty Python and the Holy Grail is as palpable as his rapid pulse during a first date. The specifics of the balcony at the Somerset are as vivid as the demeanour of the sharp- eyed usher at the Capitol Square, always alert to Lalande’s attempts to, ahem, subvert the tyranny of admis- sion policies. Some other aspects of Lalande’s memoir fall short of total recall. In an introductory walk-past of his cinematic touchstones, he places the Phoenix somewhere in the blocks between the Somerset and the Capitol Square, and his aversion to naming most of the people who populate his anecdotes leads him into what Daffy Duck would call “pronoun trouble.” I frequently had to reread paragraphs to figure out Reel Ottawa a good memory, more vivid because it which he or she was his antecedent. by Dan Lalande. was shared. But memory is an elastic thing and get- Ottawa Press and Publishing, 2021. A memoir like Dan Lalande’s Reel ting bounced around is part of the fun. Ottawa is another individual experi- And let’s get one more quibble out of If you grew up Review by Bruce White ence that works best when it is shared. the way: Lalande’s publisher, Ottawa in Ottawa, came We can marvel at an author’s account of Press and Publishing, could have To watch a movie – the correct way, in a adventures we have never had or learn invested a bit more time and effort into of age in the ’70s cinema – is a contradictory experience. new things that the author’s life might proofreading prior to going to press. In and ’80s, or have On the one hand, it is a perfectly soli- reveal to us, but a memoir gets richer addition to a few obvious and forgivable tary activity. Connecting with the char- and more resonant when the narrative typos, there are times when autocorrect ever fallen in love acters on the screen does not require steers close to home. did the opposite of correcting (“boni- with the movies, companions or collaborators. In fact, So let’s check your qualifications. If fied” instead of “bona fide”). A pair of it’s one of the few social activities that you grew up in Ottawa, came of age in human eyes would have improved the Lalande’s bumper- does not require you to communicate the ʼ70s and ʼ80s, or have ever fallen presentation. car path through at all with the person or people you in love with the movies, Lalande’s Moving on: A love of movies – com- came with. bumper-car path through life will fre- plemented by his quick, wisecracking life will frequently On the other hand, the collection quently sideswipe yours. The jolts of sense of humour – led Lalande to a sideswipe yours. of people in the auditorium with you, recognition can be lots of fun, occasion- career in writing ads, writing comedy, most of whom you would not recognize ally exhilarating and, like the carnival writing a play and writing independent in the light of day, is vital. The shared ride, assuredly non-life-threatening. screenplays. As his memoir progresses laughter, astonishment or anticipa- Lalande constructs his memoir, to his adult years, there are some amus- tion give body to the two-dimensional mostly chronologically, around a life- ing backstage tales of famous and events before you. A good film becomes time of going to the movies. Starting semi-famous personalities who have crossed his path. These light moments are well balanced with reflections on his grown-up relationships. His serious bonds, with romantic partners, aging parents, and his daughter, are gingerly YOU need a car. YO U R loan is here. revealed to us via the movie memories he shared with each. At YOUR Credit Union you are a member, not just Reel Ottawa concludes with a per- sonalized description of the Ottawa a number. And that means you get a great number cinemas that formed the architecture of Lalande’s life. Almost all downtown, when it comes to a car loan. the movie houses of his youth have been repurposed, relocated or shut down as they bumped up against the UP TO 6 YEARS realities of 21st-century developments. 3.99% ON NEW VEHICLES But Lalande’s love of movies keeps him steady. When you get to the end of the UP TO 6 YEARS ride, you feel as though you’ve bonded, * 5.99% ON USED VEHICLES through him, with all of Ottawa’s movie fans. You may feel like you want to get back in line and buy another ticket. Or If you need a car, we’ve got YOUR loan. maybe slip back through the turnstile without paying when the attendant isn’t looking. Lalande would approve.

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Art Lending of Ottawa (ALO) is excited to invite the Glebe community members to our art show at the R.A. Centre on Riverside Drive on September 18. This will be our first show since March 2020 when we had to cancel all upcoming in-person events because of COVID-19. ALO is proud of its ties with the Glebe community, which has been very sup- portive over the years. Several of our artists showed their artwork at the Glebe Community Centre Gallery in 2020 and we hope that, as venues con- tinue to reopen, ALO artists will again Art Lending of Ottawa Art Show have this opportunity. September 18, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. The R.A. Centre, Outaouais Room (East entrance) ALO was established in 1970 as a not- for-profit organization and has been 2451 Riverside Drive, Ottawa supporting local artists since then. It is rather unique since it offers artwork not only for sale but also for rent and are ready for something new; September 18. We want to make this a our website to view a gallery of our lease-to-purchase. • allows you to enjoy art before safe and enjoyable experience for you. artists’ work: artlendingofottawa.ca; In June 2020, we scrambled to con- committing to purchase on our rent- We will follow Public Health guide- Facebook: /artlending613; Instagram:/ tinue our support of artists and our to-own plan; and lines for COVID-19 regulations, masks artlending613; Twitter: /artlending613 patrons by starting to offer artwork • increases buyer interest when you will be mandatory and social distan- online with safe curbside pickup during use art in staging a home for sale. ces respected. Admission and parking Christiane Kingsley is an artist whose the pandemic. As artists we continued We hope to see our Glebe commun- are free and there is wheelchair access. work is available through Art Lending to create during these difficult months ity patrons at our long-awaited show on Meanwhile, we invite you to visit of Ottawa. in spite of lockdowns and restrictions. Our art helped us cope with the fears and limitations we faced. We escaped to places we had visited, imagined new worlds and recaptured the image of people we could not visit. The online Catherine shop we created on our website was a most welcome venue for our artists and patrons alike and we intend to continue Willis-O’Connor this service to supplement our regu- lar shows. However, with the R.A. Centre Paintings reopening, we are most eager to show you on September 18, in person and not just virtually, the artwork we have been busy creating. To ensure that we Glebe House, are offering art of the highest quality, by Catherine Willis-O’Connor all our artists are admitted through a jurying process. When you support House on Holmwood, ALO, you support local artists! by Catherine Willis-O’Connor We are dedicated to making art affordable to as many people as pos- Recognized by the Canadian Federation of Artists, and with works make it an enjoyable experience and a pleasure to paint. sible through our rental process. If you on exhibit at the Ottawa Art Gallery, I continue to create original I have been humbled by seeing my painting of a family enjoying the decide to buy after your rental period, styled work. Ottawa born and a direct descendant of the pioneer cottage, on display at a celebration of life, hearing that the collector the rental fees are applied to the pur- O’Connor family, for whom two streets, O’Connor and Catherine, brought it with him while convalescing in the hospital, and receiving chase price. Also, because of our status are named, I love my Ottawa. From this, I paint with joy. a call from a collector that their special painting of their heritage as a not-for-profit organization, we are There is a feeling of happiness and excitement in each commission family house was visible from their bedside. exempt from collecting HST. painting I create. The process includes meeting the collector and I could not ask for more. So please visit my website and enjoy: If you have never rented art from ALO sharing photos and information to bring their story to life. With over cwillisoconnorfolkart.weebly.com before, here are a few more advantages 90 delightful commissions painted, I look forward to new oppor- Thank you Glebe Report for showcasing my paintings on the to consider: tunities in putting a unique story on canvas. Both detail and colour monthly covers of June 2020 and May 2016. • allows you to change art when you

Selling or Buying – Please wear a mask and stay safe! YOUR interests above all. If you or someone you know are looking to sell, buy or rent a home, residential or commercial Joel property it would be my pleasure and honor to assist you in your next Real Estate Project. Harden TARAS KLYMYSHYN, Salesperson MPP, Ottawa Centre joelhardenmpp.ca 109 Catherine St. Ottawa, ON. K2P 2M8 [email protected] [email protected] 613-909-8682 613-722-6414 24 Glebe Report August 20, 2021 GARDENS Fall clean-up – or not! By Judith Slater Plants 1) Transplant and divide any plants Making the most of the last few sizzling that have finished flowering. Share days has to be the most important item with neighbours, friends or let us know, on everyone’s agenda. Camping, cot- as we have worked with some lower- tage trips and hanging out in the garden income clients who would welcome are being squashed in to make the most an influx of free plants to their sun or of the glorious summer weather we’ve shade garden. had this year. 2) Put any diseased leaves or plants I often start howling like a banshee (phlox and peony often get mouldy when I spot the first few leaves in the leaves, while rose leaves get black gutter! The few sickly trees always spots, and hollyhocks often get “rust”) signal the inevitable slide into fall, into the City of Ottawa’s yard waste with their early change of leaf colour bins. Their compost pile gets hot due to their weakened state. Time to enough to kill the many moulds that dust off the leaf rake and head to Home would otherwise reinfect your plants if Hardware to start buying leaf bags – you compost them in your own garden but wait – do you really need them? composter. Read on… 3) Cut back flowering perennials to The Gentle Gardener team has lain sod and power-washed interlock stone, among within a few inches of the ground – many jobs this summer. Leaves iris can be cut back with scissors into PHOTOS: JUDITH SLATER 1) Create piles of leaves on your lawn a fan shape – and leave some sturdier or driveway and mow them into obliv- foliage to create winter interest. These ion, then rerake into the lawn and can include purple coneflowers and flower beds – you have instant mulch. sedums. Check the internet for specific Leaf mould will then break down over times to cut back other plants like the late fall and early spring to help shrubs and vines, as times may differ. your lawn and garden grow in the next season. Only have a push mower? Ask Lawns a neighbour to borrow their electric or 1) Don’t get me started! Oh my good- gas mower for an hour. ness! The number of lawns I’ve seen 3) Rake the leaves onto the beds. that are decimated by grubs this season Our season’s pollinators often hiber- has been incredible. Fertilize, overseed nate in small crevices and old wood, and keep watering during hot spells. so you will be providing them with a Although the Gentle Gardener has great place to hang out. You will need not removed any lawns, we have to leave them on the beds until late sodded one area that otherwise was April though as they are still snoozing gravel and dirt. The result is a huge at that point. This means you have to improvement with fall flowering clem- to wheelbarrow the gravel into a 4.6 soaker hoses going down the slope to put off clearing the beds in the spring atis climbing the neighbour’s decking. -cubic-metre bin, then a further three water the plants. – aw shucks! It took two crew members four hours hours to install 3 cubic metres of soil to The muddiest jobs that I naturally create a green oasis. enjoyed the most (I loved making mud Gardening clients have kept us hop- pies when I was a kid!), were power ping this summer in the Glebe and washing interlock stone. At the end many other neighbourhoods. We’ve of the day, I’d have to take my work also installed small paths and bbq clothes with me into the shower to patios, built small retaining walls and rinse off the dirt. I’d have a “high- relaid sunken interlock! Gardening? tide” mark where my socks stopped Yes, we’ve done plenty of that too. and my legs started! Such fun and so It’s time to register Clients have struggled to find contract- rewarding to see the change in colour ors for smaller jobs, so we’ve become of the stones. adept at filling the void. We had an awesome crew work- for school! The most challenging garden over- ing with us this summer! Some are hauls were on Holmwood Avenue. returning to Glebe Collegiate, others Three residents with gardens on a are off to university for their first year, steep incline had a crew in to over- others entering second year! Tracey and haul their beds, moving taller plants I were very thankful for their hard work higher up and smaller ones lower over the summer months. down, with each cubic metre of soil Our website finally went live in and mulch having to be bagged, August! To view it, go to thegentlegar- hauled up steps and, in one case, denerottawa.com to see some of the taken through the house before being season’s work! installed! Soaker hoses were challen- ging to install as, yes, gravity meant Judith Slater and co-gardener Tracey that water couldn’t go sideways or Deagle of The Gentle Gardener and uphill! The eventual solution was a their crew enjoy making Glebe gardens four-way hose splitter, with four flat rock this season!

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chewing kind are enjoying the garden If anyone would like to contribute to more than insects of the buzzing kind, the ongoing maintenance of the pol- but we’re starting to see some of the linator garden, please reach out to flowers peek out, and we’re hopeful that us at [email protected]. We would the plants can grow and get stronger also gratefully accept any photos of before they are totally devoured. The flowers or pollinators in the garden by build process was fascinating in that email, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. we barely saw an insect while we were We would like this to be a true com- digging in the parched grasses of the munity resource for people in the park in June, but almost immediately neighbourhood to participate in and after the planting, the garden was perhaps learn from as the various buzzing with life. The July rains and flowers come into bloom at differ- the tender shoots of the native plants, ent times of the year, and insects and which include White Snakeroot, Zigzag other visitors come to the garden. With Goldenrod, different types of aster so much shade, coupled with the lack and Virgin’s Bower Clematis, among of a water source in the park, this was others, soon became a beacon for dif- a daunting challenge, but we’re excited ferent types of life. We are also hopeful that it’s finally come to fruition! that the squirrels and birds will help us deal with our new insect surplus. While Sue Stefko is president of the Glebe those that moved in, including earwigs, Annex Community Association and gnats and spiders, may not be the target a regular contributor to the Glebe species, they are still an important part Report. Volunteer Neil waters the garden. PHOTOS: GABRIELLE DALLAPORTA of the web of life. A Pollinator garden for Glebe Annex

By Sue Stefko community garden that promotes sus- tainable food production – a different After years of planning, which included focus than our pollinator garden, but submissions to the city, a grant through an important community resource. the city’s Community Environmental Hildebrand was an enthusiastic Projects Grant Program and quite a bit supporter of the project. In addition of red tape to get all the permissions to being the chief builder, he provided required to build it, the Glebe Annex advice to improve the design, as well as Community Association pollinator hands-on expertise to guide the small garden has finally become a reality! The cadre of volunteers who came together garden was built in Dalhousie South to build the garden. Park on a sunny Saturday in June, with Heidi Thomson, the Glebe Annex’s more than a little help from our friends. butterfly ranger and enthusiastic sup- It takes a village… porter of pollinators and native plant In the early days, we worked closely gardening, was another key contributor with Amy MacPherson, the city’s pol- to the garden. Also a long-time Glebe linator garden champion, Jeannette Annex resident, Thomson helped us Krabicka (who, some of you may recall, source native plants appropriate to the Ben Hildebrand hard at work building the pollinator garden was the park planner who helped site, which was a challenge as most pol- redesign Dalhousie South Park), and linator gardens need full sun and this Sandy Garland from the Fletcher one is under a fair bit of shade cover Wildlife Garden. They were indispens- from the many trees in the park. She able in providing advice and guidance managed to get all our plants donated, to select the right site and planting which was much appreciated, given plan, while making sure the city’s that the price of cedar lumber almost guidelines were met through the design tripled between when we put together and location of the garden. the grant proposal in 2019 and when For the actual creation of the raised we actually were able to buy the wood, bed, we benefitted from the talents of totally blowing our budget. Ben Hildebrand, a hobby woodworker Councillor Shawn Menard’s office who’s lived in the Glebe Annex for more also provided some cash-in-lieu-of- than eight years. Hildebrand gener- parkland funding to help us with things ously offered his skills (and tools) to such as signage – which wasn’t covered bring the project into fruition. He is no by the grant – and the list goes on. We stranger to helping with community can’t thank everyone who was part gardens, getting his start volunteering of this here, but every contribution is with Bytowne Urban Gardens (BUGs) appreciated! in Glebe Memorial Park. BUGs is a So far, it seems that insects of the

POETRY QUARTER NOVEMBER 2021

Poetry free-for-all! As usual, poems should be: • Original and unpublished in any medium The Glebe Report’s Poetry Quarter is (no poems submitted elsewhere, on hiatus this August. please); We’ll be back in November, as 2021, • No more than 30 lines each; this heavy-hearted year, comes to a • On any aspect of the theme within the close. Will it be time to let loose, at bounds of public discourse; and • Submitted on or before Monday, least in poetry? October 25, 2021. November’s Poetry Quarter theme Poets in the National Capital Region of all welcomes all comers to participate in ages welcome (school-age poets, please David & Marianne Bournes, Realtors® a “free-for-all.” indicate your grade and school). Please send Run riot with your poetry! Write about your entries (up to 5 poems that meet the cri- 613.867.3772 Direct teria) to [email protected]. Remember whatever made you roar or weep, to send us your contact information and your [email protected] whatever made you take stock or wish grade and school if you are in school. for, what you lost or what you found. www.bournesCAPITALgroup.com Go where the spirit moves you! Deadline: Monday, October 25, 2021 26 Glebe Report August 20, 2021 GLEBOUS & COMICUS

The Glebe according to Zeus A GUINEA PIG’S PERSPECTIVE ON THE GLEBE Urban pigs wreak havoc in cottage country? Cooped up condo pigs have exploded guinea pigs. “They’re always around the onto the summer scene in Prince Edward Millennial [sic] trail, the Sandbanks, County, allegedly straining relations wherever, man. Sure, I give them a between locals and those in the tour- ride. They have the best grass. They’re ist industry. awesome!” “I don’t mind the guinea pigs gener- The guinea pigs admit they do some- ally, I mean, we have them every year times ask to be carried, but it’s not their – but never to this degree, they’ve fault. “A guinea pig’s life is incomprehen- taken over – I haven’t been able to get sibly stressful. We suffer many ailments a table at the Drake Devonshire for that need to be recognized as disabil- months! They’re a nuisance, all over ities,” stated Nougat. “For example, due the Millenium Trail, begging to be car- to lockdowns, treat production this year ried or invited to lunch. They’re a hazard is down to 20 per cent capacity. This has – the tan-coloured ones are impos- caused so much worry that an inordinate sible to see on the beach!” complained number of us now suffer from Disrupted Barley Mowat, PEC resident and aspir- Nap Syndrome (DNS).” ing author. Indeed, Matthew Rippeyoung, When contacted, the owner of the renowned rodentologist, confirmed Drake Devonshire said he had never that DNS is very real and about to be heard of Barley Mowat but had no prob- added to the Diagnostic and Statistical lem with the guinea pigs, who he said Menu of Snack Disorders (DSM–5). are regular, well-behaved customers. “DNS can be very debilitating, caus- Cato Baxter, a Drake bartender inter- ing those who have it to become very viewed on condition of anonymity, sleepy and, yes, in some cases, carry- claims he regularly picks up hitchhiking ing is required.” Living by metaphor By Rémi Samson arguments have solid foundations. Weak ones are shaky and structurally Life as a walking shadow. The world as unsound. a stage. The Bard had a knack for coin- Recognizing metaphors for what ing memorable metaphors. But meta- they are and do matters. By comparing phors are much more than clever lit- life to a shadow, a tale full of sound erary devices. They structure our lives. and fury, Macbeth also poses a moral In an influential book titled question: if life is brief, meaningless, Metaphors We Live By, linguist George how should we live it? Similarly, if Lakoff and philosopher Mark Jonson one culture understands arguing as argued that humans conceive of the war, how can someone from a differ- world through metaphors, always ent culture, with different conceptions birds of understanding things in terms of of arguing, participate in a meaning- others. Whether objective truth is “out ful way? How can the two worldviews there” matters not. When it comes to be reconciled? the glebe making sense of anything, we do it by In the 1994 movie Il Postino, Mario reference to something else. Ruoppolo, a simple man dissatisfied Pileated woodpecker, resembling his ancestor the theropod dinosaur, excavating a Take the activity of arguing. We with his lot in life, learns a love for cavity looking for ants PHOTOS: JEANETTE RIVE understand it as war. If I blast my words from the Chilean poet Pablo opponent’s argument out of the water, Neruda. In a touching scene by the damage from all that drumming, up to 25 then I’ve scored a point against them. seaside, Neruda tells him that whether times per second? First their brains are not No one likes to lose an argument, but someone means to make a metaphor Rat-a-tat tat! very large and are tightly packed inside someone might concede a point or doesn’t matter, since images arise their skulls to minimize movement. Their call a truce. For whatever reason, in spontaneously. To which Ruoppolo By Jeanette Rive bills are also designed to absorb much of this culture, we tend to think of argu- responds innocently: might the whole the impact, with the lower bill slightly ing as waging war. That’s how we world not be the metaphor for some- Why is it that woodpeckers seem to longer than the upper bill so the force is talk about it; that’s how we recognize thing else? Unsettled, the poet leaves find the noisiest metal roof, tree or transferred down the body rather than we’re doing it. the question unanswered. telephone pole to hammer their bills back into the brain. In addition, the long But it’s not just war, and it’s not against? Even if we are tempted to say, tongues of woodpeckers are attached all war. By definition, metaphors are Rémi Samson is passionate about what a silly bird thinking it’s going to to a flexible bony structure that wraps only partial: something is like some- the ways language, law and power find food in a metal roof, woodpeckers around the back and top of the skull, thing else, but also different. And so intersect. He worked as a lawyer with don’t just bang on wood or other sur- providing a protective belt. it is with arguing. Arguments are also the for over faces to find food, they are also adver- Even though the bill excavates the buildings. One constructs an argu- two decades and taught legal writing tising their presence to a potential mate holes, it’s the tongue that gets the food. ment before one defends it. Strong at U Ottawa. or a rival and defending their territory. A woodpecker’s tongue when extended Even the smallest woodpecker can is almost a third of its length - imagine of 29 inches. Its distinctive red cap and one often becomes occupied by other make a terrific racket. if humans had equivalent tongues of its size make it immediately recogniz- birds or even by mammals such as In our neighbourhood gardens 18 inches! Their tongues have a barbed able. They are monogamous and stay raccoons. and surrounding green spaces, two and sticky tip and are fully flexible to together on their territory year round. Fun fact: The story goes that Woody small woodpeckers, the Hairy and get into all the crevices to pry ants and They nest in old larger trees excavating Woodpecker was inspired by an Acorn the smaller Downy, can often be seen other insects out of the tree. To cling a large cavity sometimes as deep as two woodpecker in California which creeping up and down trees or at suet onto the bark of trees or the telephone feet to lay their eggs. Unlike most other banged its way through the roof of a feeders. If we’re lucky or go a bit further pole, they have two forward facing toes birds, they don’t line their nests. They cabin where the producer Walter Lantz afield to the Arboretum, for example, and two backward, unlike perching lay between 3 - 5 eggs which are incu- was spending his honeymoon in 1940. we may well see the giant of wood- birds which have three forward facing bated by both parents for two weeks Rather than shoot the bird, his wife sug- peckers, the Pileated woodpecker. As and one pointing back! And unlike little or more and the chicks stay in the nest gested that he create a cartoon of the our winters get milder and shorter, yes, creeping birds like nuthatches which for up to a month and spend the next bird instead and Woody Woodpecker it is happening, two other woodpeck- go down the trunk forwards, wood- few months with their parents. A lucky was born! ers have been sighted more frequently peckers go down backwards. observer can sometimes find a nest with over- wintering here – the Red-bellied The Pileated woodpecker is about the several little woodpecker heads peek- Jeanette Rive is a Glebe bird enthusiast and the Red-headed. size of a crow and weighs between half ing out waiting for the parents. A new and photographer and a Glebe Report Why don’t woodpeckers suffer brain a pound and a pound with a wingspan nest is built every year; the abandoned proofreader. AWARDS Glebe Report August 20, 2021 27

Recognizing exceptional residents with the Order of Ottawa By Jim Watson for LGBTQ rights. They are also cham- pions for our Francophone community Since 2012, I have had the honour of and leaders in the areas of diversity and CityFolk, Bluesfest, Lansdowne Live, meeting and inducting 125 of Ottawa’s inclusion. Dave O’Malley the Tulip Festival, The Ottawa Hospital most exceptional residents into the They have supported charities and Foundation, Beavertails, OSEG, CATSA, Order of Ottawa and awarding seven fundraising campaigns and have receives Order of the CFL and Chis Hadfield. O’Malley outstanding amateur coaches with improved the quality of life of our has donated or discounted his artistic the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence neighbours, colleagues and friends. Ottawa talent and designs to countless initia- in Coaching. What is equally important is that they tives in the community, including I established this prestigious civic serve as exceptional role models for Dave O’Malley of the Glebe was recently OrKidstra, TELUS Ride for Dad, Vintage award as a way to recognize residents their fellow residents. awarded the Order of Ottawa. Wings of Canada, CityFolk, Bluesfest who, through their extraordinary work I invite you to think about the While studying at the Carleton School and the Festival of Small Halls. and commitment, inspire those around remarkable neighbours, friends and of Architecture and Urbanism, O’Malley In addition to sponsoring events them and have helped make our city a community leaders who have made founded Aerographics Creative and charities in Ottawa, O’Malley has better place to live. a significant impact in your lives or Services, a creative agency and design sat on many boards, including RBC The Order of Ottawa, now in its the lives of those around you, and to studio that is now one of Ottawa’s most Bluesfest, the , 10th year, recognizes the professional recognize their contributions by nom- pre-eminent graphic design firms. As the National Capital Air Show and the achievements and outstanding ser- inating them for the Order of Ottawa or their creative director and president, he Ottawa Ballet. Presently, he sits on the vice of exceptional Ottawa residents the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence continues to be inspired by his passion boards of CityFolk Music Festival, the – those who have made significant in Coaching. for music and aviation, and by working Prostate Cancer Fight Foundation, the contributions through their profes- To submit your nominations for both with people who understand emotion TELUS Ride for Dad and the Canadian sional endeavours to life in the city awards, visit Ottawa.ca/OrderofOttawa. and design. Research and Mapping Association. in any of the following areas: arts and The deadline for nominations is Friday, With close to 50 years of experi- A keen amateur historian, O’Malley culture, business, philanthropy, health September 10, 2021. ence as an illustrator, and more than spent two years researching and compil- care, education, public service, labour, It is truly a privilege to recognize 40 as a graphic designer, O’Malley has ing a history of the nearly 500 families communications and media, science, the accomplishments and contribu- led Aerographics Creative Services from his Ottawa neighbourhood who sports and entertainment, and other tions of these influential individuals in producing highly creative mar- lost family members during the Second fields that benefit Ottawa. who have gone above and beyond in keting materials for numerous local, World War (see his article in the Glebe They are trailblazers in their fields their professional work, who enrich our national and international compan- Report of November 2019). He has also and inspire others to become commun- communities and make a difference in ies and organizations, including researched and written more than 400 ity builders as they give back to help the lives of others. I look forward to Hobin Architects, Carleton University, aviation history stories. build our city. They advocate for min- receiving your nominations for the 2021 ority rights and the rights of women, for cohort of the Order of Ottawa. the equality and interests of Indigenous The Company of Adventurers presents peoples, for marginalized groups and Jim Watson is the mayor of Ottawa. Much Ado About Nothing! By Paul Keen

The Company of Adventurers, a local young people’s the- atre group, presents one of New Clients Always Welcome! Shakespeare’s favourite com- • Preventive Medicine • Vaccination edies, Much Ado About Nothing. • Assessment and Treatment • Surgery and Dentistry Filled with scheming villains, of Injuries and Illness • Nutritional Counseling practical jokes, romantic entangle- ments and a zany masked ball, Monday to Thursday 8am - 7pm this music-filled production is Friday 8am - 6pm & Saturday 8am - 2pm fun for all ages! Shows will be held at the Gladstone Theatre, CELEBRATING 22 GREAT YEARS IN THE GLEBE 910 . Admission is free but actors will pass a hat after each show for donations for the Gladstone Theatre.

Show Dates: JAMES McCULLOCH Tuesday, Aug. 31, 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 1, 6:30 p.m. LAWYER IN THE GLEBE Friday, Sept. 3, 6:30 p.m. wishes to announce that Saturday, Sept. 4, 1:30 p.m. (matinee) and 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 5, 1:30 p.m. (matinee) he has relocated his Glebe office.

Free tickets can be reserved at no charge through Eventbrite: Mr. McCulloch will be remaining in the Glebe, and eventbrite.ca/e/much-ado-about-nothing-tickets-166683927113 Ottawa Public Health COVID protocols will be observed. Seating cap- will continue to offer legal services to Glebe residents. acity will be limited to enable social distancing between groups. All actors He will continue to offer in-home visits. are double vaccinated. For additional information contact Cynthia at He offers new clients a free initial consultation. [email protected].

Paul Keen is an author, an English professor at Carleton, a co-founder of Mr. McCulloch can be reached by phone at 613 565-5297 the Shakespeare youth theatre troupe The Company of Adventurers, and a resident of Old Ottawa South. or email: [email protected] 28 Glebe Report August 20, 2021 GLEBE HISTORY Thirty Years Ago in the Glebe Report This retrospective is filed bi-monthly by Ian McKercher of the Glebe Historical Society. The society welcomes the donation or loan (for copying) of any item documenting Glebe history (photographs, maps, surveys, news articles, posters, programs, memorabilia, etc.). Contact Ian at 613-235-4863 or [email protected]. Note: All back issues of the Glebe Report to June 1973 can be viewed on the Glebe Report website at www.glebereport.ca under the PAST ISSUES menu. by Ian McKercher

Gentrification Lansdowne demolitions Dave Hagerman wrote an opinion piece lamenting the gen- When the project to construct an Exhibition Show Complex trification of Capital Ward, particularly the Glebe and Ottawa for Lansdowne Park was defeated recently at City Council, South. He feared that this undermined the diverse nature of council voted to demolish the Aberdeen Pavilion and the the neighbourhood. He described the fate of a single parent Horticulture Building. The Glebe Community Association who was “temporarily” evicted from her Glebe apartment wrote MPP Evelyn Gigantes in the hope that the provincial due to renovations only discover that the landlord found a government would step in to save these heritage buildings. new tenant willing to pay a higher rent for the upgrade. Such Concerned community members were encouraged to write actions by landlords may have been illegal, but tenants often Gigantes with their views. lacked the time and expertise to enter into legal battles. Hagerman pointed out that there were some social housing Mutchmor playground programs designed to counterbalance market forces but the On June 15 (1991) a hardy core of Mutchmor parents and price of land in the Glebe and community resistance effect- children turned out to put up Mutchmor’s new playground ively eliminated such developments here. There had been structure. The construction crew included Jamie Hurlow, no new social housing developments in Capital Ward for Benji Hurlow, Bill Meyer, Kayla Meyer and Robert Froome. 15 years. He claimed that low-income families were being A number of fundraising activities including a Goods and purged from the ward and were unlikely to receive backing Services auction had been organized by Bill Meyer in sup- Volume 20, Number 7, from aldermanic candidates as supporting social housing port of purchasing the new equipment. Thanks went to Jim August 23, 1991 (32 pages) was political heresy. McKeen at Glebe IGA for donating food to the work crew.

They paved paradise, and put up a parking garage?

Our city is buzzing with debate over the Heritage Site – Dow’s Lake and the site of the new Civic Hospital. Rideau Canal – and an important part Sadly, it’s not about the quality of the of Ottawa’s urban tree canopy. facility or the way in which the hospi- Instead, we now learn that over 600 tal will position Ottawa as a leader in trees will be uprooted for a sprawling health care. It’s about cars and park- above-ground parking facility. And ing. TONS of parking. developers are promising a green space Queen Juliana Park is the site of the new campus of the Civic Hospital and its It’s about a proposal to locate a mas- will be plopped on the roof of the park- parking lot. PHOTO: LIZ MCKEEN sive, above-ground parking garage ing garage to compensate. People are across the street from the hospital in not amused. what is now Queen Juliana Park, and This is another case of arbitrary plan- the city parking lot adjacent to the ning. The decision to put the new Civic park, comparable in size to the park- Hospital in Dow’s Lake went against the ing lot at the Ottawa Airport. wishes of a 200-page report prepared by The original plan was to put this the National Capital Commission and parking lot underground, for good over 7,000 community members who reason. This is next to a UNESCO World contributed to that process. The con- sensus was to locate the hospital at Tunney’s Pasture, but that didn’t sit well with local developers who wanted to build high-priced condos. So after that botched process, we are now being told to accept a mas- sive parking garage in the middle of urban greenspace. Reflecting on that,

I thought immediately of the great Joni Mitchell and her timeless song “Big Yellow Taxi.”

Don’t it always seem to go

That you don’t know what you got ʼtil it’s gone Grassroots to Olympic Potential…There’s a Place for YOU! They paved paradise, and put up a parking lot.

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Scholarship recipient Hayat Chasso Scholarship recipient Richard Muhindo Scholarship recipient Hanan Awell Scholarship recipient Samantha Yoeun Fulfilling the dream: Black Canadian scholarships

probably smile, concede that it is now With the award of scholarships this in Canada in 2017. Described by his a mature adult and then immediately year to Hanan Awell, (Nursing, uOt- extra-curricular supervisor as “caring urge everybody to get back to work. tawa), Hayat Chasso, (Social Work, and compassionate,” he captures the Undoubtedly, it was his ever- present Carleton), Richard Muhindo (Civil spirit of the BCSF when he says, “I drive and passion that largely explain Engineering, Carleton), Nura Evans Li plan after my education to also start a the remarkable success of the BCSF. (Carleton, and a recent Glebe Collegiate scholarship fund to help other deserv- Throughout the years, it has attracted graduate) and Samantha Yoeun ing students.” dozens of volunteers, including a (Nursing, uOttawa), the total number The BCSF has had six presidents core group, the Donors’ Committee, of recipients will have reached 68. of whom one is female, Elizabeth comprising 10 to 15 individuals who Muhindo, the outstanding recipient December-Lovell, who has served long- organize the annual fund-raising and winner of the Founder’s Award est. Fittingly, she will preside over the events such as the Night at the Races, for 2021, was born in the Democratic landmark anniversary celebrations. Golf Tournament, Walkathon, and End Republic of the Congo, lost his father of Year Dinner Dance, and continu- at the age of six and fled under cover of John Harewood is a retired educator ously solicit community support. night to Uganda where he spent seven and a long-standing member of the This committee itself is interesting, years in a refugee camp before arriving Black Canadian Scholarship Fund. perhaps because it reflects Canada, Scholarship recipient Nura Evans Li drawing its members from different countries and ethnicities, and actively By John Harewood supporting the two official languages. So far, two of its presidents, Michel It came about mainly because of Decoste and Ted Guillaume, have been one man’s vision, dream, drive and Francophones. determination. Christiane Millett-Alexis, the found- The late Dr. Horace Alexis had been a er’s widow, a long-standing member well-known family physician in Ottawa of the Donors’ Committee, and his TESKEY I CARTWRIGHT I KEELEY for more than 30 years. He was known daughters, Dr. Thecla Alexis and Dr. 613.859.6599 613.296.6708 613.791.6186 as well for his love of horses and horse Michele Alexis and their spouses, racing. Having also maintained a keen Yazed Mohamed and Keppel Bharath, interest in news about education, he have been unwavering in their support. had seen the cutbacks in government Also, the response of the Ottawa com- support of universities in the 1990s in munity has been encouraging with Ontario and the soaring cost of tuition, sponsorship from numerous com- books and living expenses so that well- panies and institutions. The Jewish qualified students, especially those in Foundation of Ottawa, the Seventh the black community, were being denied Day Adventist Church, St. Matthew’s their dream of a university education. Anglican Church and an individual, Jacques Plante, are amongst the most Founding of the scholarship fund generous donors. In this anniversary So he looked for and found a way year alone, donations have come from to address the problem by approach- the Ottawa Black Professional and ing the then-Community Foundation Business Association and the family of ON THE WATERFRONT of Ottawa-Carleton and depositing the late Leon Silver, an avid supporter An elegant home unfolding over four floors and encompassing 4 bedrms the initial capital of $5,000 from his in the BCSF’s early years. own pocket. Together with another But the final indicator of the BCSF’s plus sunroom, 3 full bathrooms, a familyroom & rec room as well as a black community member, he signed success is its enviable record – almost private patio area and roof terrace. an agreement with the foundation on three quarters of a million dol- May 1, 1996. lars raised! That’s how the Black Canadian Scholarship Fund (BCSF) was founded, Recipients with the mission and objective of offer- Maggie Fondong, the first scholar- ing scholarships annually to black ship recipient in 1998, received $10,000 Canadian students who are “graduat- each year for three years. Since then, ing from an Ottawa area high school the award has been $5,000 and non- and/or have been accepted by a recog- renewable but was increased to $6,000 nized Canadian university.” in 2013. Dr. Alexis had a clear vision and goal The 1999 recipient, Marie-Ange in fundraising. It was a million dollars, Janvier, is a Ph.D and clinical engineer which he hoped would grow and pro- at CHEO; the 2002 recipients, Bietel vide scholarships in perpetuity. He had Bocretsion and Tatiana Sotindjo, are a habit of calling the fund “his baby.” now doctors here in Ottawa; and one CANAL EAST of the 2003 recipients, Aquilas Kapend, This immaculate 4 bedroom house is centrally positioned just off the Donations and celebrations is a crown prosecutor. Other years pro- As the fund celebrates its 25th anni- duced a cohort of professionals from Rideau Canal. In the heart of the space is the kitchen with an island versary this year with a Virtual Cocktail criminologists, economists and nurses that allows for informal dining and entertaining. Party and Silent Auction on September to senior systems analysts and com- 25, 2021, we may imagine that he would munications specialists. WWW.TESKEY.COM 30 Glebe Report August 20, 2021 ENVIRONMENT Kudos to the Great Glebe Garage Sale

Bringing community together while helping the environment

By Katie Fice

“I love how organic it is – and the amaz- ing array of things that are sold and happen that day, from music to great food to craft sales and fundraisers and the tons and tons of stuff we save from landfills every year.” Colette Downie, lead for the Great Glebe Garage Sale (GGGS) explains her love for the sale. The renowned neighbourhood event has been held every year since 1986 and despite a global pandemic con- the Ottawa Food Bank, that will trans- When asked about the environ- out for the GGGS and probably curious tinued in 2020 and 2021 virtually. The late to about $15,000 worth of food!”, mental implications of the sale, Colette about the wedding party and groom pivot to virtual using the Give Shop Colette proudly reports from the 2021 believes the benefits are massive. “It on horseback. “It was a pretty amaz- Marketplace did not stop it from being virtual event. has diverted tons and tons of stuff from ing sight to see the massive crowd that a huge success. Colette expressed gratitude to all of landfills every year and has given that arrived to celebrate the wedding – and It was of great importance to the the Glebe businesses who contributed stuff new life.” She was once told by emblematic to me of the spirit of the GGGS committee for the event to in big ways during the event despite an environmental group that the GGGS GGGS day”. continue during the pandemic as the tough time they have experi- is the largest neighbourhood recyc- If you’ve been making efforts to it provides financial support to the enced during the pandemic. Metro in ling event in North America. It may be reduce your waste, we may feature Ottawa Food Bank. The pandemic hit the Glebe, Ten Spot and Fred Astaire true but if it’s not it sure has a positive you in a future column. Please send a the clients of the Ottawa Food Bank Studios donated prizes for those who impact on the people and the environ- short paragraph explaining how you especially hard so holding the GGGS posted stuff to sell. Many businesses ment alike. are reducing your household or busi- virtually meant donations would still (like Lynne and Dominique of Engels & I will leave you with one lovely ness waste to [email protected], be given to the food bank. The Glebe Volkers) also posted tons of Glebe gift memory that Colette shared from a attention Katie. Community Association asks every cards, which added greatly to the total past GGGS which shows how special year that sellers donate 10% of their sales. The Glebe BIA was invaluable this event is to the neighborhood. A Conscious of her own waste footprint, sale proceeds which in recent years in getting the word out, the event had few years back there was a multi-faith Katie Fice joined the Glebe Community raised about $12,000 for the organiz- great media coverage and the Give Shop wedding held at St. Matthews on the Association’s Zero Waste Committee ation. “We were really happy with the team was so supportive. Besides all of same day of the sale. Many wedding (a subcommittee of the Environment virtual sale this year. We saw almost the local businesses that donated, thank guests travelled in a group with the Committee) to learn about waste $7,000 worth of goods posted to bene- you to everyone who posted stuff for sale groom who was on horseback from reduction and help raise awareness fit the Ottawa Food Bank during the in the Give Shop Marketplace and to the Community Center to the church. of simple changes in daily living campaign period and we raised about the buyers who turned those sales into Along the way the party picked up a that have a positive impact on the $3,000. With matching donations to actual cash for the Ottawa Food Bank. huge crowd of well-wishers who were environment.

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Dear Martha, My partner continues to order online or bring home more and more pur- chases but we have so much “stuff” that we now have piles everywhere because we have nowhere to put every- thing. The more stuff he brings home, the more stressed I feel. Any words of advice? Compare the value at —Ready for calm

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to a health team that would address the OSCA/SWOOS (Ottawa South health needs of our aging community. Community Association Seniors Watch If you are interested in this effort, of Old Ottawa South) Health Group please contact us with your ideas consists of Anna Cuylits, Terrance and energy at SWOOS2018@gmail. Hunsley, Carolyn Inch and Peter com. Indicate in the subject line Heyck. “Neighbourhood Health Care.”

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By Linda McLean Resources tab. The MFM Lab at the University A staggering one in seven women suf- of Ottawa ([email protected]) fers from painful sex. Some women is devoted to the study of women’s Restore Medical Clinic is a new primary medical care clinic on Bronson near experience painful sex, called dys- pelvic health. Currently we are Carling. PHOTO: LIZ MCKEEN pareunia, from the time of their studying women with dyspareunia first sexual encounter, while others (specifically provoked vestibulo- develop pain associated with meno- dynia – that is, pain at the vaginal Medical care available in the ’hood pause, after childbirth, or related to entrance upon contact) to under- sexual trauma or abuse. The effects stand if and how the pelvic floor By SWOOS phone number is 613 416 1000. They of dyspareunia are often more wide- muscles are involved, as well as presently offer urgent care. The fin- spread than the pain itself, affecting changes in pain perception that The question posed by Seniors Watch ished complex will have a laboratory mental and physical health, body occur with this condition. Further, of Old Ottawa South (SWOOS) about and drug store, as well as other health image, relationships with partners we have a clinical trial underway to the current need for doctors in the professionals like a physiotherapist and efforts to conceive. Many women determine whether laser therapy is three neighbourhoods (Old Ottawa and medical specialists. feel too embarrassed or ashamed to an effective treatment for provoked South, Old Ottawa East and the Glebe) This is all good news and we want report painful sex to their health care vestibulodynia. If you are interested was answered resoundingly in the to thank the respondents who con- provider or they accept it as their in hearing more about these or other affirmative. tacted us with this information, which “new normal.” studies, please feel free to contact us Someone appears to have been listen- they received through local social Effective interventions for many at [email protected] or at 613-562- ing! There are now several new family media. Our neighbourhoods are a tight forms of dyspareunia exist, with 5800 ext 4102. doctors opening up in two different community. physiotherapy interventions being locations. SWOOS plans to continue to work the most highly recommended first Linda McLean is Professor in the A new family doctor is starting at toward some form of primary health approach. There are several pelvic School of Rehabilitation Sciences at Lamira Medical Centre, Bank and care in a more easily accessible location health physiotherapists who treat the University of Ottawa, holds the Kilborn. The phone number is 613 422- in support of the 15-minute walkable dyspareunia in the Ottawa area. You Chair in Women’s Health Research 3477. The second clinic at 786 Bronson, neighbourhood Official Plan vision. can find one at mfmlab.ca under the and lives in Old Ottawa South. Restore Medical Clinics, will have as As mentioned in our last article, we many as nine new family doctors. The would like a nurse practitioner linked

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a whole. These schools will meet the Welcome back needs of students who learn best in the It is hard to believe school year 2021–22 virtual classroom. is just around the corner. Although we are still waiting for specifics from the We are a community – everyone government on what the new school is welcome year will look like, one thing is for cer- Our schools welcome families from tain: we can’t wait to welcome back all faiths. We offer distinctly Catholic our students, staff and families this education, but we embrace divers- September. We’ve missed you! ity, and promote equity and the well-being of all. It’s not too late to register for bilingual kindergarten Safety first For parents of kindergarten-aged Over the summer, the most asked children, it’s not too late to register for question has been are our schools safe? this September. If your child turns four The answer is yes! We have been and by December 31, 2021, they can start will continue to follow Ottawa Public school this September. Health’s advice and guidance and the We also want to make the transition Ministry of Education’s school safety to school as easy as possible. To do this, measures. the Ottawa Catholic School Board is We know what we are doing works. offering parents flexible scheduling. Less than 1 per cent of our students and The choice is yours – you can send your staff contracted the virus, meaning that child for in-person school a few days a over 99 per cent of our students and week or five days a week or register for staff did not contract the virus in our our online school. Reach out to your schools. child’s school’s principal for details. Our schools are safe and will con- We are here to help develop a plan that tinue to be safe! Add to that; our board works best for your family. has invested over $15 million in venti- PHOTOS: COURTESY OF GMCAPS I know school tours were cancelled lation improvements this year across in the spring, but we have the next best our schools. thing! You can experience kindergarten After school program: GMCAPs turns at the Ottawa Catholic School Board Vaccinations in 3D! With the magic of technology, If you have any questions or are look- up the fun for September! you can explore your child’s kinder- ing for detailed information regarding garten classroom from the comfort of vaccinations for children aged 12–17, By Karen Cameron Annual Vernissage in the spring – a your home. Have fun moving around you can find up-to-date information on very popular event. Our fees for this the school with your child as you both clinic locations, times and availability From the Director’s Desk unique program are comparable to learn about the day-to-day kindergarten on Ottawa Public Health’s website at August, what? I can’t believe summer regular after school programs. What experience. ocsb.ca/our-programs/ ottawapublichealth.ca. is over. It feels like it just started. We sets this program apart is the focus kindergarten/explore-kindergarten/ have had another exhilarating season on the arts and hands-on experience Further updates of campers exploring how things all provided in a caring and nurtur- High school tours Boards hope to receive a government work, fine arts, sharks, fairytales and ing environment. For students new to our high update in early to mid-August regard- so much more. Our summer camp pro- When: Monday through Friday from schools we have 3D tours for you ing various school topics, including gram at Good Morning Creative Arts when school ends to 5:30 p.m. too! Find out where your class- the wearing of masks, the continued and Preschool (GMCAPs) delivered Pickups: We offer after school pickup rooms are located before stepping use of hand sanitizers, and any addi- on engaging themed weeks enjoyed from First Avenue, Mutchmor, Corpus in the door.ocsb.ca/our-programs/ tional or continued measures that will by all! Thank you to our families, our Cristi and Glebe Montessori high-school/program-nights/ be required to keep schools open for new little friends and our educators. Size: Maximum of 15 students with explore-your-high-school/ the coming school year. The memories are sure to last a life- two teachers time. Check out our Facebook page at Snack: Provided New virtual schools Looking forward to seeing you facebook.com/gmcaps.ottawa/ for just Cost (2021-22): Our board also decided to create two in September a few memorable moments. $95/month for one day/week new permanent virtual schools. The It seems I am ending this column Now we look forward to welcoming $180/month for two days/week Grade 1 to 6 Elementary School will be where I started. I don’t have all the our returning families and new friends $265/month for three days/week called Blessed Carlo, and the Grade 7 answers yet but I look forward to wel- for our year-long creative arts programs $350/month for four days/week to12 will be known as St. Josephine’s. coming our whole school community – preschool program and after school $425/month for five days/week These names will honour the spirit of a back to school this September! program. Wishing everyone a smooth Drop-in option: Children can also Catholic virtual learning environment Take good care, God bless and see transition back to school. attend on a drop-in basis for $25/day and reflect an inclusive community as you in September. Spots are available. Visit gmcaps.com After School Program for registration information or contact We are expanding our Creative Arts us directly at goodmorningpreschool@ after school program to five days per gmail.com. week for school-aged children in JK Good Morning Preschool and Glebe Coop Nursery School looks to Grade 6. With a free pickup offered Creative Arts Program is located at 174 from Glebe area schools, children First Avenue, and can be reached at 613- forward to a new school year explore the works of famous artists 276-7974 and goodmorningpreschool@ and elements of art, while explor- gmail.com. By Julie Leblanc ing the use of various tools and materials. These one-of-a-kind cre- Karen Cameron is the director of Good We hope everyone is having a won- ations are showcased during our Morning Creative Arts and Preschool. derful summer! We’ve certainly been enjoying our time with our families and reading stories, singing songs, holding We will be back in the classroom at have been keeping busy with many fun hands, talking, asking and answering the end of August getting ready for the activities. their questions, and being available for beginning of a new school year and we As we look ahead to September them when they need a reassuring hug look forward to seeing the wide-eyed we look forward to welcoming back or high five. excitement on the faces of the little returning families to Glebe Coop For the children who are new to the ones when they join us in September! Nursery School as well as meeting new program it’s an experience filled with families. As we welcome the children new expectations, new adults, new The Glebe Cooperative Nursery School into our program, it is a time to learn friends, all in a new environment, and teaching team is Helen, Kim, Melanie about each other, to lay the founda- build trust and instil a love of learning. we’re here to support and guide them and Heidi. Julie Leblanc is responsible tion for a long-lasting relationship, to We do this by being a partner in play, in this incredible journey. for GCNS communication. 34 Glebe Report August 20, 2021

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HOME RENOS AND EXPERIENCED HOUSE SITTER REPAIR - interior/exterior painting; all types of flooring; Available to house sit over the winter months (live-in), ideally drywall repair and installa- 6 months or longer but would consider shorter stays. tion; plumbing repairs and Start dates: Sept/Oct to April/May but length of time can be RUSSELL ADAMS discussed. much more. PLUMBER Please call Jamie Nininger In exchange, I would pay utilities, light yardwork, care for @ 613-852-8511. 613-978-5682 houseplants, mail collection and provide regular updates. I have been house sitting in the Glebe for over 20 years. Excellent references. My contact info - C: 613 712-9642 / E: [email protected]

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Happy Single Home in ! Stately Single on Large Lot Sitting on a prime street, this sweet, family-friendly Most beautiful block in Highland Park/Westboro. home is renovated with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, This spacious, brick 3-story single home sits on a garage and gorgeous back yard. Imagine morning prime lot in a stellar location. This stately, updated ----- Progressive Indian Cuisine ----- coffee on the sunny front porch. home features ve bedrooms, large entertaining 102 IRVING | Listed at $849,900 rooms, and abundant natural light. 501 COLE AVE | Listed at $1,575,000 Located in the heart of { The Glebe } 103 Fourth Avenue, Ottawa ON The upcoming fall market will be a busy (613) 882-0035 one! Contact us and nd JUST out how to make the “what a rare jewel” - David SOLD most of your “amazing culinary experience” - Anmol 2021 move. “best Indian in the city” - Nicholas Sunny Condo in Glebe Annex “food is fresh and perfectly spiced” - Breac 2 bed, 2 bath, steps to Dow’s Lake and the Glebe. “best Indian food outside of India” - Joanne 540 CAMBRIDGE #609 | Listed at $399,900

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