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The new Somerset West Community Health Centre (SWCHC) branch in Hintonburg celebrated its grand opening on September 18th.

“Health care is a key part of a vibrant community,” says SWCHC board chair Marguarite Kelley. “We have no doubt that our new branch will quickly become a valued fixture

of the neighbourhoods of Hintonburg, Mechanicsville and Wellington West.”

The Rosemount branch of the SWCHC – located at 30 Rosemount Avenue – offers general health ser-vices as well as counselling and social service walk-ins. It also pro-vides services such as chronic disease management, prenatal and post-par-tum care, as well as programs for

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lic to their newly renovated building, SWCHC is also welcoming a new partner in the building. The Parkdale Food Centre (PFC) is getting ready to move into the building’s lower level.

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As campaign signs line the streets and candidates gather to debate, Kitchissippi residents are in elec-tion mode – and raising issues that impact the ward on a daily basis.

Whether it’s development or cycling, candidates have their own points of view, and different ideas of how they would solve some of the ward’s concerns if elected.

Development anD infillFrom high towers to placing modern homes in between older structures, Kitchissippi’s candidates have a wide range of perspectives when it comes to how development and infill in the ward should be handled.

Jeff Leiper says he’s dedicated to solving issues related to development and infill by collaboration with the community and creating a transparent way of conducting relations between city hall and residents.

“Over the past four years, we feel that developments are being imposed on the community,” says Leiper, adding that he would like to see development conducted in a way that the community would like to see.

While he says there have been some good examples of infill across the ward, he would like to see more that fit with the neighbourhoods’ character and maintain existing mature trees.

Katherine Hobbs, the ward’s incumbent, says she is proud of the community design plans and bylaws that have been created in the ward so residents know where and what type of development will occur.

“With current zoning on every site in Kitchissippi, it takes a lot of angst and concern away,” she says.

She adds that with light rail transit (LRT) extension into the west end, her plan if elected for 2014 to 2018 would be to re-open a design plan

process in the Westboro area and heading west of McKellar Heights.“I want to make sure we’ve protected those areas,” she says, adding that bylaws

created for infill developments will help maintain the character of the area’s neighbourhoods.

Michelle Reimer says she has heard residents voice concerns about constant construction and the damage it leaves behind – such as broken curbs and grass that isn’t patched up.

“I can work closely with these new builds to ensure we are doing it in a fair manner, not breaking the rules, and not leaving residents’ annoyances behind. It’s unnecessary,” Reimer says, adding that development and infill is part of urban renewal. “We’re seriously in transformation and in renewal mode, so we have to continue to do it, live with each other and welcome new neighbours and new families who are now our friends.”

Candidate Larry Wasslen, an Orleans resident who is planning to downsize with his wife in Kitchissippi, says he would like to see more transparency and community consultation when it comes to development and infill.

“It’s a really big issue here in Kitchissippi,” he says. “There’s a feeling among residents, when I go door-to-door, that developers more or less have special privileges.”

He adds that he has also heard negative feedback on some types of infill, and that it’s important to him that residents have infill developments that fit with the character of their neighbourhoods.

“They are not opposed to development – they want appropriate development,” he says.

Candidate Ellen Lougheed says height guidelines should be respected, and she’s also concerned with how close developments are built together.

“There’s a part of Wellington where there are condos on both sides, and if you walk through that area on the sidewalks, it feels like a mini Grand Canyon,” she says, adding that construction around new developments have caused sidewalks to be inaccessible.

When it comes to infill, Lougheed says she would like to see developments modeled after other areas of the city where they keep their heritage and character, and be large enough to suit bigger families.

trafficAs developments continue to grow in Kitchissippi, candidates say that residents have also voiced concerns over traffic in their ward.

Reimer says traffic has been caused by the increased population in the urban core.“There are young families, families without kids, and an aging population in the

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PFC’s Executive Director, Karen Secord, is also thrilled about the new location and the pos-sibilities it opens up. In addition to having a per-manent space dedicated to operations and program-ming, she’s happy PFC clients will have easy access to health care.

“I see lots of opportu-nities for joint initiatives,” adds McCarthy. “I’m excited about the future of our partnership.”

SWCHC purchased the building next door to the Rosemount Library in 2012 and has renovated it to serve a projected 1,100 new clients. The $6 million project has been primarily funded by Infrastructure Ontario, with additional funding from the City of Ottawa and many local businesses and community members.

While the health centre occupies the upper two

levels of the building, PFC is setting up on the lower level. The 21,000 square-foot space will not only be used as a food distribution centre. It will include com-munity spaces with planned programming, a kids’ kitchen, computer stations and a cookbook library.

“We want to change the way that food banking works,” says Secord.

PFC’s move from their rental facility at 89 Stonehurst Avenue has also been aided by finan-cial and in-kind support from many sources. Most significantly, the centre recently received a Trillium grant for $92,800 over two years.

Secord explains that the Trillium grant will “increase organizational capacity to deliver new community food security

programs that will focus on improving access to healthy foods and promot-ing healthy eating.”

For example, PFC is building a community kitchen at 30 Rosemount—a large space where clients will have opportunities to cook with local chefs. After cooking workshops, clients will be able to store their food on site in commercial freezers.

Secord knows that many of the clients live in marginal housing without access to fully furnished kitchens. “This will reduce social isolation,” she says, “and provide assistance in planning and preparing meals.”

Funding is also being directed to PFC’s harvest-ing and gleaning efforts that allow clients to be involved in gathering fruit, nuts and vegetables around the city and at nearby farms. Additionally, Secord is creating a net-work of Ottawa food banks that will enable them to collaborate and share best practices.

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growing in the core, and we need to figure out quickly how to share our spaces and roads together.”

While Reimer says she would have liked to see traffic plans in action a long time ago, she says if elected she would take a hard look at the entire road system in Kitchissippi.

Wasslen says traffic has been an overwhelming issue for Kitchissippi residents, particularly with cars coming in and out of new developments.

He says he is in favour of a “complete street” idea, which would incorporate motorists, cyclists and pedestrian traffic.

While he says there are some areas of Kitchissippi that are pedestrian traffic-friendly – such as the wide sidewalks around Wellington Street West and Caroline Avenue – more needs to be done in the ward.

He adds that if elected, he would like to encourage residents to use public transit.

Lougheed says there are a couple of dangerous areas for traffic that concern her – including the area around the Real Canadian Superstore, and at the intersections of Holland Avenue and Wellington Street West

and Parkdale Avenue and Wellington Street West.

“The traffic is fierce there,” she says, adding that drivers will often ignore the hours posted indicating when they can turn right on a red light.

Leiper feels that traffic congestion and volumes have been proceeding faster than traffic studies can handle, and that there needs to be a way to short cut the traffic study process.

He adds that intensification has caused problems with speeds, and has increased cut-through traffic on

residential streets.“One street will make its concerns known in a very public way and

the concerns will be dealt with, but not dealt with on a systemic basis,” he says. “We need to accept that traffic cut through is a problem across the ward, and deal with it systemically.”

Leiper adds that if elected, he would work with the broader community in a transparent way to deal with traffic.

Hobbs says that over the last four years, the ward was able to receive about $2 million from the city for traffic mediation, but that it’s still not enough.

“We need to look at a lot of different problems and issues in parts of the wards,” she says. “Many different neighbourhoods experience cut through traffic, and my hope is that once the Confederation Line is up and running, we won’t be increasing traffic.”

She adds that she would like to implement more creative solutions for the ward’s roads, and create natural speed inhibitors.

“I want our streets to look natural,” Hobbs says, adding that cyclists and pedestrians are also her priority. “They are the most vulnerable on the road.”

CyClingMany Kitchissippi residents hop on their bike not just for exercise – but also to run errands and commute to work, and the ward’s candidates have heard residents speak passionately about the subject.

Lougheed feels that cyclists have a hard time on main streets like Wellington Street West because of traffic, and would encourage cyclists to use side streets like Spencer Street.

“For them to take Spencer takes 30 seconds out of their time,” she says. “I often take Spencer myself. The sidewalks around there are great, and I can take my dog out and there are few cars.”

She adds that using side streets would be an overall safer option for cyclists because they are not nearly as busy, and they can avoid issues like distracted drivers.

Reimer says she is dedicated to sustainability in the city, and cycling fits into that platform.

“Cyclists are the strongest lobbyists in the city,” she says, adding that she often hears about cycling issues while canvassing door-to-door. “I absolutely 100 per cent encourage cycling, and investing in infrastructure to ensure safety and connectedness.”

Leiper feels that cycling is becoming much more important in the ward, and it is one of the main ways residents commute around the neighbourhood and in the city.

“I want to ensure that it’s as safe as possible,” he says, adding that there are problem areas of the ward including along Wellington Street West and Richmond Road. “We need to acknowledge the problem, and work together to address it. Cycling issues are not easy ones, but the first step is to acknowledge where we have the problems and work together”

Hobbs says that Kitchissippi ward has more cycling infrastructure than anywhere else in the city, but there is still not enough.

“I’m very pleased to work on cycling projects and push for cycling projects,” she says, adding that the re-design of Churchill Avenue to

include cyclists has been important to her.The Scott Street redesign would also include cycling and multi-use

paths, she says, which are important for cyclists of all levels.The weather also shouldn’t make an impact on pathways available

for cyclists, she adds.“We’re going to have a lot of snow again, but that doesn’t mean we

shouldn’t have those big multi-use pathways,” she says. Hobbs also says it is important to build infrastructure for every level

of cyclists’ abilities.“My goal is to make sure we have something for everybody,” she

says.Wasslen says his youngest son lived in Europe for four years, and he

has seen first hand how important it is to have the proper infrastructure in place for cyclists.

“The cycling there is just incredible,” he says. “People are cycling long distances, and we can move forward on that too.”

He adds that Kitchissippi is a very popular neighbourhood when it comes to cycling, and that it would be important to maintain cycling infrastructure throughout all the seasons – including the winter.

“People have the idea that cycling is only OK in the summer, but dedicated cycling lanes should be cleared up year round,” Wasslen says.

AffordAble housingAs home values continue to increase in Kitchissippi, candidates say residents have also voiced concerns about affordable housing options in the neighbourhood.

Hobbs says she believes that there needs to be a change in mindset when it comes to affordable housing at the city level.

“I believe we have to change planning principles and policies in the city to ensure that we can build different types of houses on lots that will be less expensive to build, and less expensive for people to buy or rent,” she says.

Lougheed says that affordable housing is one of the main issues of her campaign platform, and an issue that she is particularly passionate about.

As someone who lived in co-op housing for 14 years, Lougheed says she learned many skills in that environment including chairing committees, and how to settle disputes.

There are not nearly enough affordable housing options in Kitchissippi, she adds, and she would like to see more.

“With all the condos going up, there are houses that are being torn down and nothing being built to replace them,” Lougheed says, adding that residents who live in co-op housing have a pride in ownership. “You shouldn’t have to force people into apartment buildings. I would like to see more housing, and co-op housing built where people are not evicted unless it’s for a serious thing like not paying their rent.”

Leiper says he’s happy to see Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson’s pledge to add $2 million a year to a housing and homelessness fund because affordable housing is still very much needed in Kitchissippi.

He also believes that affordable housing could tie into Section 37 – a section in Ontario’s Planning Act that allows municipalities to negotiate community benefits with developers who want to build overly tense or high developments in communities.

“We should prioritize affordable housing with Section 37,” Leiper says.

Wasslen says affordable housing is a major part of his platform, and he would like to see more publicly-owned and publicly-built housing.

“There’s a problem with homelessness in the city,” he says. “And there’s a problem with people paying 40 to 50 per cent of their income on rent.”

He adds that he believes there needs to be a more direct role from the city in constructing these housing units.

“We need affordable housing, but we need to take the profit motive out,” Wasslen says, adding that the City of Ottawa should also provide emergency housing for the homeless and build affordable social housing to create jobs.

Reimer has also made social issues, such as public daycare and affordable housing, a major part of her platform.

She says that Kitchissippi ward simply does not have enough affordable housing, and that she’s particularly concerned about the aging population.

While Reimer is encouraged to see that the mayor had announced the $2 million funding for housing and homeless in the city, she thinks it’s still not enough.

“It’s a rather urgent matter to address,” she says.Don’t forget to check out our Kitchissippi Ward quick reference card

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On September 21, over 100 people gathered at the Westboro Cenotaph for a wreath laying ceremony to com-memorate the Battle of Britain in what ended up being the largest parade in the Westboro Legion’s his-tory.

“I’ve never seen this many cadets come out for Parade,” says Jeffrey Woznow, the President of the Navy League of Canada’s Ottawa Branch. “To see the kids marching is something else.”

The parade featured 54 Navy Cadets between the ages of eight and twelve, and two Sea Cadets who had previously acted as Navy Cadets. Army, Navy, and Air cadet corps were all in attendance, including the Gordon Pipe and Drum Band. A diverse crowd of onlookers surrounded the cenotaph; from young children to veterans in military dress.

The procession marched through the rain from the Westboro Legion at 391 Richmond Rd. to the Westboro Cenotaph several blocks away. Traffic was stopped in both directions for the duration of both the parade and the ceremony.

The wreath laying ceremony was well attended by local leaders of the community. Liberal MP Yasir Naqvi personally placed a wreath on the cenotaph, while other local politicians had wreaths put down by

representatives. The only wrinkle during the

ceremony came when three Navy cadets passed out during the last half hour of the ceremony, one of whom was a flag bearer.

“For the most part, today went well,” says Acting Sub-Lieutenant (Navy League) Andrew Stils, who attended the wreath laying. “We had a few cadets go down, which was unfortunate, but it’s the nature of the beast.”

Cadets are told to eat a big breakfast, and drink several bottles of water before parade to keep their energy up. They are also told to wiggle their toes in their boots, flex their knees, or otherwise keep their circulation going when at parade rest.

Even so, cadets often feel that they have to tough out any discomfort rather than show fatigue, according to Lieutenant (Navy League) Bernadette Greene, the Commanding Officer of the Navy League Cadet Corps.

“Cadets know that they can go down on one knee and cover their faces if they’re feeling unwell,” says Greene.

The Battle of Britain is the name given to the air campaign waged by Germany against the United Kingdom from July 10, 1940 to October 31, 1940. Although British Forces were ultimately victorious there were around 90,000 civilian casualties, 40,000 of which were fatal.

The Gordon Pipe and Drum Band march past the Westboro Legion.


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Local artist Patti Normand has installed over 100 hand painted butterflies in the window of Hintonburg’s Studio Café.

The installation is dedi-cated to her mother, Colleen, who died of ovarian cancer last spring.

Normand hopes pass-ers- by will be caught up in the beauty, but also wants

to get women of all ages talking about ovarian cancer.

“Most women don’t know the symptoms of it,” says Normand. ”It’s a silent killer, a disease that most women think is detected by a pap smear, but it’s not.”

Each butterfly is a small work of original art, the creation of which was part therapy, part meditation.

“I wanted some-thing that would reflect my mother’s beautiful spirit,” says Normand. “Each one is differ-

ent from each other,” says Normand. “It was impor-tant for me to do it this way.”

Making each butterfly was a lengthy process and involved various kinds of paper and layers of differ-ent paints and ink. The antennae are bits of thread dipped in glue. Each but-terfly is unique, and some even contain a hidden mes-sage to her mother.

Normand is giving the butterflies to anyone who makes a donation to Ovarian Cancer Canada, and she’s also given them to women who are in treat-ment for ovarian cancer.

The butterflies will be on display at The Studio Café until October 5 and will be available for pur-chase at that time.

The Studio Café is located at 1089 Somerset St. West. For information about Patti Normand’s art go to pattinormand.com.

Local artist Patti Normand created a display of handpainted butterflies in memory of her mother. She calls it “grief-itti.”

School takes over former OSSD buildingMontessori in WestboroBy Meagan Curran

A newly opened school is making the Montessori style of teaching available to more children in Westboro.

Rainbow Montessori School opened in its new Picton Avenue location on September 2. The school is located in the building that used to house the Ottawa School of Speech and Drama (OSSD), which closed earlier this year.

Rainbow Montessori offers programs for children aged three to six, as well as toddlers and infants. There are currently 26 students attending the school, which has the capacity for 30.

The school follows the Montessori method, in which teachers take a guidance approach to teaching rather than relying on a traditional lecture technique. The form of learning is hands on and self directed. The method requires specialized training to teach it, according to owner Shereen Gendron.

“We as teachers, present the materials, we sit back and watch the child learn on their own,” Gendron says. “Everything is self-learning. You can allow them to make mistakes.”

One of the keys to facilitating this style of learning is allowing kids the time to learn at their own pace, without feeling rushed to catch up to other children or fit into the schedules of the adults around them.

“At home we always rush,” says Gendron. “Here they have that time to learn with no pressure.”

Gendron says she believes this way of teaching is highly successful. Even the staff at the school say they have noticed benefits to the method.

“They’re so independent,” says Lynne Dunlap, an administrator at Rainbow Montessori School. “Eighteen-month-old kids can put their own shoes on,” she says.

Gendron has been offering this method to children and parents in Ottawa for fifteen years.

Rainbow Montessori School was first opened at Gendron’s home in Barrhaven in 1999.

Only two years after opening her school, Gendron had to move to accommodate changes in the number of students. Since then, the school has moved three more times.

At the end of the last school year, Gendron had the parents vote on the neighbourhood they wanted for the school’s new home. They chose Westboro, which is convenient for Gendron as she also lives in the neighbourhood.

Shereen Gendron, of Rainbow Montessori. Photo submitted by Shereen Gendron.


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Bytown Museum: Bloomin Angel: a look into the incredibly devoted life of Lilian Freeman, Thursday, October 2 at 6 pm. Free admission.

Osgoode Township Museum: Kids PD-Day camp program: Witches & Wizards Party, Friday, October 10 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.

Watson’s Mill: Haunt Nights, October 23 to 25, from 8 pm to 10 pm.

Billings Estate: Spirit of the times: murder with a twist, October 16,17 & 18, from 7 pm to 9:30 pm

Nepean Museum: Pumpkin Party, Sunday, October 26 from 1 pm to 4 pm.

Pinhey’s Point Historic Site: Edwardian scéance, October 17 & 18, from 7 pm to 9:30 pm.

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Q: I don’t know a lot about election signs, other than I see a lot of them during the run up to an election. What happens to all the election signs afterwards?

A: Your question brought to mind a few interesting issues as it pertains to election signage. For example, many people don’t realize how many controls are in place in terms of election signs. They are limited in size, for starters, and they can’t be dis-played on private property until 60 days prior to an election, and they can’t be placed on public property until 30 days before an election. You’ve probably noticed a flurry of sign-related activity, because that 30-day window just opened up.

Election signs must be removed within 48 hours following the election. The candidates go out and collect them afterwards, but many homeowners usually take them down themselves.

Your question uncovered a bit of confusion in regards to the recycling of election signs. Election signs are made out of two parts: a lightweight corrugated plastic called coroplast, and steel tines. Election signs aren’t mentioned in the City of Ottawa online “Waste Explorer” tool, which is usually a good way of finding out which household materials are recyclable and which ones are not. As it turns out, election signs are made out of #5 plastic and are recyclable, although they aren’t marked as such.

I asked each of the candidates about their election signs and here’s what each of them said.

Katherine Hobbs and I exchanged emails. Here’s what she wrote:

“Signs are the most expensive part of a campaign, and an important part of the campaign as they help build momentum for the election.

“At this point in time I couldn’t tell you exactly how many signs I have out there - the sign teams put out the first big crop of them on the first day they were allowed on private property. Subsequent to that we run around the neighbourhoods daily fulfilling the multiple requests we receive by phone, through the website, at the campaign office and orders I take at the doors.

“The support from the community has been just overwhelming and I feel very humbled by it,” says Hobbs.

She confirmed that volunteers pick up all the signs after the election, and that the signs are recyclable. Hobbs says she keeps hers, and that some people want them for souvenirs. They can also be used for art projects.

Jeff Leiper points out that if the signs don’t have a date on them they can be reused if a candidate chooses to run again, regardless of whether he or she wins or loses the election.

Leiper estimates his team will have about 500 signs out in the ward leading up to the election.

“I’m really surprised at the number of signs we have out there,” says Leiper. “Each one of those is an individual supporter, and right now you can get a really good feeling about how the race is going.”

Leiper also says the signs are conversation starters between neighbours, and as a result, drives a significant amount

of traffic to his website. “There are only so many things that

will sway a voter… I think it’s fascinating to watch,” he says.

Regardless of the outcome, Leiper’s signs will probably wind up in his garage and will eventually be recycled.

KT readers may have already noticed a lack of election signage for candidate Ellen Lougheed on public or private property in the ward, but there’s a reason for that.

“I do not use plastic,” says Lougheed. “I don’t believe in putting plastic into the environment. It doesn’t decompose and it’s harmful to animals… so I use it as little as possible.”

Does the lack of visual reminders put her at a disadvantage? Lougheed doesn’t seem to think so. She’s been busy attending various events, talking to people and handing out (recyclable) campaign cards.

“I always try to live by example,” says Lougheed. “There’s no point having values if you don’t live by them, even when the contrary seems more beneficial to you. You can’t have values that just disappear.”

Michelle Reimer and I spoke on the phone.

Reimer says election marketing and public relations play a huge role in getting elected, and signage is part of it.

“It’s hard for someone like me, and typically, those signs make a big difference.”

Although Michelle Reimer may not have as many signs out as some of the other candidates, she estimates she has around 300 in Kitchissippi ward.

“It’s public relations 101, it’s how you get out there, and this is what I’ve learned,” says Reimer. “If you’re good at leading, good at governing, shouldn’t you just win? It’s not the case.”

Larry Wasslen’s response to our question was a brief email. “At this time we do not have any signs up for our campaign,” he writes. “The fact is that we have a very tight budget and have only managed to print about three thousand leaflets. If we have any signs up between now and the election my campaign manager and I will ensure they are recovered.”

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Gary Ludington, a Westboro resident and member of the Westboro Community Association who ran in the 2006 municipal election, estimates that he still has about 1000 signs in his shed. He says the metal tines are great for staking tomato plants. Photo by Andrea Tomkins


Story and photos by Anita Grace

Gorgeous weather, friends and neigh-bours—everything came together on Sunday, September 28 for the 10th annual McKellar Park Fall Festival. With bouncy castles and inflatable slides, live music, face painting, cotton candy, ice cream and more, this festi-val was a fun-filled celebration of the community spirit that thrives in Kitchissippi.

“It’s a tradition for people who live here,” says Julie Pandeya, chair of this year’s festival and part of the McKellar Park Community Association that organized the event. “It’s always anticipated.”

The first festival was organized by the Friends of McKellar Park in 2004 to raise funds for improving the park and its play structures. Over the years, the community association and Dovercourt have stepped in to help organize the event that attracts hundreds of people from the local community and beyond.

“It’s an opportunity to bring everybody together, young families and older people,” says Tina Casey, a

member of the organizing committee. She added that it all comes together through the commitment of the many volunteers who donate time and effort.

“It’s an event for everyone,” she says. “The community really looks forward to it.”

Event organizers and McKellar Park Community Association members, Seema Lamba (left), Tina Casey (centre) and Julie Pandeya (right) get ready to cut the Festival’s 10-year anniversary cake.

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Get on the Brew BusThe first ever Brew Bus Lounge Session is coming to Byron Avenue this month. The details are still a bit sketchy, so stay with this.

The event is happening at 44 Byron Ave., and no, there isn’t some club on Byron that you’ve never noticed this whole time. It is in fact some lovely people’s backyard. The Brew Bus Lounge is essentially two funky old VW vans that some dudes have converted into a mobile bar with the sole purpose of pouring Ottawa’s best craft beer. They’ve made appearances at a couple of festivals over the summer and this is their idea for putting the creation to good use. They’re also bringing out some live music from folk/funk acoustic group Earthbound Trio.

The Lounge Session is happening on October 11, and tickets can be purchased online via Paypal – more info on that at brewbuslounge.com. The good news is they are only $10 and that price includes your first pint of Broadhead beer and it’s only $5 a beer from there on. Don’t worry, I looked into this and it is totally legit.

Still Life at CubeCube Gallery has a simple and beautiful exhibit up for the month of October from Northern Ontario painter Katherine McNenly.

Still life is a great style of exhibit for everyone, even if you aren’t really into art. It isn’t abstract or complex, these are literally just paintings of a coffee pot, or

some eggplants in a bucket, but it is masterfully done and easy to appreciate.

Art openings are a great way to spend an evening, especially if the weather turns cold. They always have loads of wine and cheese and there are interesting people around. This one is on October 5 and runs from 2-5 p.m. For more information go to cubegallery.ca.

Play games and fight cancerThe Hintonburg Public House is hosting a special fundraiser on October 8 for neighbour Dave Sharp, who has been diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and needs a bit of help to focus on get-ting better.

The idea is pretty great: pay a little money to play all the silly games we did as kids, except now you’re facing off against a room full of adults. The games include Rock, Paper Scissors; Thumb Wars; Pistol Draws; and a Staring Contest. $10 to play a game, have some fun and maybe win a cool prize and become a reigning Hintonburg champion. There is also a raffle for some rad prizes from a bunch of local businesses and tickets for that can be bought at the HPH anytime between now and the event, with all the proceeds going to help a neighbour in need.

COMMUNITY HEALTH AND WELLBEING WEEK 2014Join Carlington and other Community Health Centres across Canada from October 5th to 11th, 2014 as we celebrate Community Health and Wellbe-ing Week (CHWW2014). During CHWW2014, special events being organized by Community Health Centres will highlight the importance of shifting the conversation about health and health care and the important role that Carlington and its partner CHCs are playing.

Far too many people become ill simply because health care across Canada remains fragmented and poorly-equipped to address the most important determinants of health, such as access to affordable, healthy food; appropriate housing; social supports; employment; adequate income; and education. These factors have a much greater impact on health and wellbeing than medical considerations alone; and our health system must be designed to better address them upstream: before they result in illness. It’s time to SHIFT THE CONVERSATION in health and health care! For more information, please check www.carlington.ochc.org

SEMAINE DE LA SANTÉ ET DU BIEN-ÊTRE COMMUNAUTAIRE 2014Rejoignez Carlington et les centres de santé communautaires de partout au Canada à partir du 5 octobre au 11 octobre 2014 pour célébrer la Semaine de la santé et du bien-être communautaire. Durant la semaine, des événe-ments spéciaux organisés par les CSC mettront l’accent sur l’importance de changer la conversation au sujet de la santé et les soins de santé y inc-lus le rôle important de Carlington et ses partenaires.

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From bright colours to local art work, Kitchissippi Ward’s municipal candi-dates have their own unique style

when it comes to the place where they kick up their heels and relax after a long day of campaigning.

“My decoration style, I would say, is bright and happy - which is sort of like me,” says can-didate Ellen Lougheed.

Light turquoise colours welcome a guest into Lougheed’s Hintonburg apartment, which over-looks the city and gets plenty of natural light.

“I like the brightness, and in the afternoon, my place is phenomenal,” Lougheed says.

In addition to her balcony, which has been converted into a lush garden, she says her bathroom is her pride and joy. She has created an accessible, dark turquoise bathroom which includes a bright orange sink that she painted and baked herself. The faucets are also placed in the front – making them easy to reach.

“I didn’t want it to look institutional,” she says.

Candidate Jeff Leiper’s Hintonburg home has a more neutral colour in the living room – but a bright red piece of art work he purchased from local artist Patrick John Mills pops in one corner.

In addition to visual art, the home features a beautiful piano and numerous instruments that his family plays.

Leiper particularly takes pride in his diverse vinyl collection.

“I love the piano. It’s not decoration, but it gives me joy to look at,” he says, while pointing out the saxophone, guitars and amp. “When we have money to spend on stuff, it tends not to

Kitchissippi Ward candidate Jeff Leiper’s home is all about music – with a piano

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6. The EddyWindmill Development Group Ltd.Condominiumtheeddy.ca1000 Wellington St. WFrom $289,000 to $535,000Sales centre phone: 613-701-0600, [email protected] centre: 440 Sparks St.Sales centre hours: Mon-Thurs 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sat-Sun 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.Construction status: under constructionOccupancy: expected November 2014Total number of units: 52 unitsNumber of storeys: 6 storeysUnit sizes: From 620 sq. ft. to 1100 sq. ft. The Eddy is a unique, eco-friendly condo development designed to fit the Hintonburg lifestyle. Located at Wellington and Irving Street, this urban chic development will include rooftop access with shared social space and ground floor retail space. With a variety of units within the development, The Eddy is sure to be a unique and environmentally friendly living space.

7. Stonehurst on the ParkSkywell HomesTownhouseSkywellhomes.comFrom $625,00066 Stonehurst Ave.Sales centre: Visit skywellhomes.com for more informationConstruction status: CompletedTotal number of units: 10 unitsUnit sizes: From 1290 to 1880 sq ft These Colizza Bruni designed homes offer luxurious high end finishes and rooftop terraces. Located steps away from the Ottawa River, Tunney’s Pasture transit station and Westboro

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8. 121 Parkdale AvenueBrigilCondominiumBrigil.com121 Parkdale AvenueSales centre phone: 819-243-7392Construction status: PreconstructionNumber of units: 232 unitsNumber of storeys: 32 storiesUnit sizes: From 650 to 1,000 sq. ft.Parking: 6 levels of underground parkingThis newly announced project represents Brigil’s

first major foray into Ottawa city centre development. The 32 storey project promises to be a stunning development, with amenities like a rooftop terrace, swimming pool and more. Conveniently located between Westboro and West Wellington, and a stone’s throw away from the transit way. 121 Parkdale is set to be a great living location for both downsizers and young professionals.

9. 99 ParkdaleUrbandaleCondominium99parkdale.com99 Parkdale AvenueSales centre contact: Visit 99parkdale.com for more informationSales centre address: 1546 Scott St.Construction status: Expected to finish in early 2015Total number of units: 180 unitsTotal number of floors: 28 storeysThis luxury product has a podium garden, state of the art fitness centre, elegant dining rooms and rooftop terraces. Enjoy sweeping views across the city and the Ottawa River from this exciting 28-storey development.

10. Upper WestMinto Homes and CanderelCondominiumLiveupperwest.com485 Richmond RoadSales centre phone: 613-788-2786Occupancy: immediate occupancyTotal number of units: 183 unitsTotal number of storeys: 25 storeysUnit sizes: From 455 to 1050 sq. ft.Upper West is a 25-storey condominium residence designed by renowned Wallman Architects. A podium terrace 6 storeys up that serves as your backyard in the sky, a state of the art fitness centre, and stylish and sophisticated lobby are just some of the features that makes this such a special project.

11. 159 ParkdaleRichcraft Group of companiesCondominiumRichcraft.com159 Parkdale AvenueSales centre phone: 613-739-7111Construction status: Preconstruction Occupancy: Please contact Richcraft for more informationTotal number of units: 196 units

12. 1140 Wellington StreetTamarack HomesCondominiumtamarackwellington.com1140 Wellington Street WestFrom $271,900 to $649,900Sales centre phone: 613-422-5925

Sales centre hours: Monday to Thursday 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Friday, weekends and holidays 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.Construction status: To begin fall 2015Occupancy: March 2016Total number of units: 52 units in first phaseTotal number of storeys: 6 floors in first phaseAvailable unit sizes: From 518 sq. ft. to 1144 sq. ft.Tamarack Wellington combines historic industrial with artistic modern in the heart of Hintonburg. Residents will love the location, as it is steps away from neighbourhood galleries, boutiques and eateries.

13. Mechanicsville LoftsModboxCondominiummodbox.ca92 Stonehurst Ave.Starting at $460,000Sales centre phone: 613-789-2092Sales centre address: 61A York Street, OttawaConstruction: PreconstructionOccupancy: Please call sales centre for detailsTotal number of units: 6, plus penthouseTotal number of storeys: 4 storeysAvailable unit sizes: From 1200 sq. ft.There is a high demand for lofts and a lack of available buildings suitable for authentic industrial loft conversions in Ottawa. That’s why ModBox is introducing the all new “hard ” lofts in Mechanicsville. Five main features that define a true hard loft: high ceilings, open spaces, exposed building materials, large windows and an urban location. The Mechanicsville Lofts incorporates all of these characteristics, and is still energy efficient and comfortable.

OUTSIdE KITCHISSIPPI14. Soho ItaliaMastercraft StarwoodCondominiumSohoitalia.comFrom the low $200s500 Preston St.Sales centre phone: 613-247-7616Number of storeys: 30 storeysLocated at the entrance to Little Italy and wonderfully close to transit, this architectural stunning project will define both the skyline and street. Residents will be able to enjoy all that Little Italy and Dow’s Lake have to offer.

15. NuovoDomicile DevelopmentsCondominiumCorner of Rochester and Pamilla streetsFrom: $261,400Sales centre phone: 613-728-7873Sales centre address: 445 Preston St.Sales centre hours: Mon-Thurs 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., closed Friday

Occupancy: Spring 2016Number of storeys: 18 storeysUnit sizes: 609 sq. ft. to 1685 sq. ft.Nuovo, located in Little Italy, includes famed fine foods grocer La Bottega Nuovo in the building and features an all-season rooftop lounge connected to an outdoor rooftop terrace and salt water relaxation pool. Residents can stay fit thanks to the second floor equipped fitness and yoga centre.

16. Minto @ LandsdowneMintoCondominium, TownhouseMinto.com118 HolmwoodFrom $331,000 to $1.3 millionSales centre address: 440 Sparks St.Sales centre phone: 613-788-2784Sales centre hours: Mon-Thurs 12 p.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, Sunday and Holidays: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed FridayEstimated completion: Vibe Tower ready for move-in, Rideau in fall 2015Occupancy: SellingLocated in the heart of the city and part of the exciting Landsdowne development, Minto @ Landsdowne will feature luxurious amenities, walking path green spaces and wonderful places to eat and drink- all within walking distance! Residents will be right by the canal, and a short walk from all that the historic Glebe neighbourhood has to offer.

17. re Hotel and ResidencesAshcroft HomesCondominiumRehotelandresidences.com106 Sparks StreetFrom $331,350Sales centre phone: 613-226-7266 Sales Centre address: 101 Richmond RoadSales Centre hours: Mon-Thurs 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. by appointmentTotal number of units: 90 unitsNumber of storeys: 18 storeysUnit sizes: From 618 to 3408 sq ft. re is set to be a luxurious building housing both hotel rooms on lower floors and residences on upper floors. Views of Parliament and surrounding area, along with fine dining, shopping and a gourmet market place nearby set this project apart.

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be on decorating – it goes towards things that make for a home that is enjoyable to live in.”

Incumbent Katherine Hobbs’ Hintonburg condo also features neutral walls that have both local art pieces, and items she picked up while traveling in the past – including in Ethiopia.

“It is a bit of a mish mash,” Hobbs says. “What I really like is to have things around me

that I love, and remind me of the places I’ve been. I’ve scrimped on all the furnishings and have focused on art that I like, and it makes me feel good to look at it.”

Candidate Michelle Reimer, who lives in a Civic Hospital neighbourhood home, particularly favours her bright blue open concept kitchen.

“This would be the hub of our home,” she says, adding the kitchen is a main gathering place for family and friends.

Reimer has also added many personal touch-

es to her house, including a wall that features family photos that go back generations.

“I’ve traced back all the weddings going back two generations, and we have photos of our great grandparents’ marriages on both sides with us in the middle,” she says, adding that she loves the personal touches in her home the most. “I’m attracted to vibrant colours and bright light, but family is also an important part (of my decorating style).”

While Kitchissippi Ward candidate Larry Was-slen lives in Orleans, he is looking to downsize from his five-bedroom home to a smaller one in the neighbourhood with his wife.

He wanted to move to Kitchissippi because he loves the feel of the neighbourhood.

“I’m looking for something modest and not too expensive,” he says, adding that his decora-tion style is a little different from others.

“I’m a big fan of clutter,” he says with a laugh. “And so there really is no vertical space in my house that is not covered. It’s a family style because my kids, my wife and I seem to have the same general approach. If there is a spot on the table that’s not covered, we’ll find some-thing for it.”

Continued from page 15 Kitchissippi Ward’s incumbent Katherine hobbs loves decorating her home with items she picked up during her past travels, including ethiopia, and local art work.

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Jump ahead to the 1960s and witness the progress—paved streets and sidewalks, an active residential community and several lo-cal businesses, including a hardware store, a bowling alley, a smoke shop and a salon.

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By Lorrie Marlow In the Parkdale Field House, volunteers with the Hintonburg Economic Development Committee (HEDC) huddled with hot coffee on an early September Saturday morning and watched the rain pour down. With so much equip-ment and resources committed, no one wanted to make the de-cision to cancel the Harvest Festival, but the day looked bleak.

At 11:00 a.m. the clouds parted, the sun shone, and Parkdale Park filled with fami-lies eager to enjoy this annual free, fun family event. Baby strollers appeared at every en-trance to the Park with children eager to escape and explore the play structure.

Seniors found a bench under the trees from which to watch the activities. Volunteers with the Hintonburg Economic Development Committee were scrambling to set up canopies, bake tables, chairs, games, BBQs, and to decorate both the Park and the stage. HEDC is always thankful to the volun-teers, especially those from the Salvation Army Transition House who have the strength and skills to assist with this event.

The band, “Rogue Lemming” were first to appear with their “tickle trunk” of mu-sical instruments for children to try - a part of their relaxed, interactive musical program for kids. Rogue Lemming consists of two local musicians who volunteer regularly at the Hintonburg Community Center

hosting sing-a-longs. Children and adults were soon playing instruments and singing along with this fun duo sponsored by the HEDC.

Rogue Lemming also hosted the dance and band contests thoughout the afternoon. Rogue Lemming have been enjoying celebrity status among area children after performing sev-eral local festivals this year. The organizers of HEDC were inundated with compliments from the parents and caregivers in attendance on the choice of using musicians who perform live music - a lovely change from the standard “canned” music played at most events.

Next to arrive was Runamuk Amusements who set up the giant, bouncy slide sponsored by Domicile Developments. Everyone stops to watch the professional team that erect this giant, colorful slide and patiently assist children on and off it. A huge thank you goes out to Domicile Developments for sponsoring the Bouncy Slide so all children can enjoy it, free of charge!

The excited team of volun-teers with Parkdale United Church arrived to set up and start barbequing. Giant Tiger provided the hotdogs, sausages and buns for this BBQ and the funds raised are donated to the “In From the Cold” meal pro-gram sponsored by the Parkdale United Church (PUC). PUC provides a 3 course meal with entertainment on Saturday nights throughout the winter for those who seek company

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By Emma RobeThe old Stirling Tavern that sits at the corner of Stirling and Armstrong turns one hundred years old this year. It is a building with a history.

In 1999, in great disrepair, the building was sold to Centretown Citizens Ottawa, a private non profit housing provider, for the sum of $2.

The HCA supported CCOC’s significant funding for renovations and conversion. The city was supportive and even donated the 5 trees on the property. I always made sure that they were watered and watched them grow to 20 foot maturity. The property is now worth at least a million times its 1999 sale price.

When I moved in here, I set about planting a garden which soon became a community gar-den beloved by many in Hintonburg. It has even received an award from the community and the City.

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Councillor Christine Leadman approached CCOC and with great tenacity and effort, ob-tained regular grounds maintenance.

Ignored and neglected for 5 years, two of the 20 ft trees were cut down in 2013. Finally a new CCOC staff member, David Boucher, appeared on the property in the spring of 2014.

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do march to the coolest, grooviest marching band this side of the gym. And we do learn to march in step with accuracy and pre-cision.

AND the most impor-tant thing we do is laugh! The 211 squadron is a place of solid friendships and comraderie. We can make friends across the city, the country and the world when we are chosen to go away for summer camp.

Even if you donʼt have your uniform yet, you can still participate in bush sur-vival weekends, year-end trips, and fun team build-ing activities.

I know, I know... your next question is “Gosh. What is included with my uniform and how much is it going to cost?”

Well there are cosy wool socks, and boots that you will polish until you can see yourself in them, a stylish uniform and wedge, and many promotions if you are willing to partici-pate and work for them.

Stylish overcoats too, are designed to keep you warm and dry. ALL these

fashionable threads are free to you just for joining. There is no sign-up fee ei-ther. The laughter, adven-ture and friendship are also free. You might even dis-cover a whole new part of yourself that you never knew existed. A kid named Chris Hadfield joined air cadets in the early 1970s and went on to follow a career path that was out of this world.

Honestly, we are a super

group of all inclusive young people aged 12 to 18, and we would love to have you come out and join us on a Wednesday evening. Besides you get to skip homework that eve-ning but sssshhhhhh.... donʼt tell your parents, just come on down. We will be looking out for you as you take your first step to fulfil-ment and adventure with the 211 Kiwanis Air Cadets in Westboro.

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Kiwanis 211 Air Cadets march during the Battle of the Atlantic Ceremony in Westboro. Simone Choy photo

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Community VolunteersDebbie Dannehl – A Lifelong Volunteer

By Sarah Doiron,Ottawa West Community SupportDebbie Dannehl has been a resident of the Hintonburg community since 1968 and has seen all of the transitions it has made over the decades. Upon retiring five years ago, Debbie decided to give back to the community through volunteering.

She has been with Ottawa West Community Support for nearly four years. Her primary duty has been to accompany Ottawa West clients on their weekly shop-ping trips. However, Debbie says “Ottawa

West is the kind of place where everyone pitches in when they’re needed.” This means that Debbie has also volunteered as a receptionist, in the kitchen for the week-ly lunch program, and with preparing our quarterly newsletter.

Born and raised in Westboro, Debbie has always held community service in high regard. She started volunteering at

the age of 16 with the Legion of Mary, working at Saint-Vincent Hospital, and with the CNIB.

She has continued the legacy of giving back to the community through personally supporting neighbours who were suffering bereavements or needed transpor-tation for medical appointments.

OWCS is thrilled to have Debbie as a volunteer who is very focused on helping individuals and building lasting relationships.

“Ottawa West is the best place ever,“ says Debbie. “It’s like a family. They do everything for everyone. They provide music, programs and outings. The clients and the staff are just great.”

Ottawa West Community Support, located on Wellington Street at the corner of Carruthers in Hintonburg, has been provid-

ing services to seniors in the Ottawa Area for more than 30 years. Anyone interested in joining OWCS as a volun-teer can contact Renée Timinski at 613-728-6016 or by email at [email protected].

West end resident and long time volunteer Debbie Dannehl strives to improve lives at Ottawa West Community Support office in Hintonburg. Xxxxxx photo


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By Voters of Kitchissippi WardIn our September issue, we asked Newswest readers to submit their questions for job ap-plicants to the position of Ward 15 City Councillor. Our readers’ questions are listed below followed by each applicant’s re-sponse. In the interests of including as many as possible, we’ve asked candidates to limit their responses to 50 or fewer words.

Question 1: Please comment on the practice of cadidates accepting campaign donationsfrom special interest groups, that is,dvelopers.

Katherine Hobbs: Donations to municipal campaigns are capped at $750 per person, significantly lower than the $1,200 federal and $1,330 provincial limits. I will not arbitrarily exclude citizens from participating in the democratic process based on their place of work. My decisions on a day to day basis are based only on what is best for Kitchissippi residents.

Jeff Leiper:A key part of my platform is that I am ac-cepting no donations from developers, either corporate or individual. Development chal-lenges across Kitchissippi are at the fore-front of the issues under discussion in this election. I never want residents to question whose side I am on.

Ellen Lougheed:I absolutely will not accept campaign dona-tions from developers or other special inter-est groups.

Michelle Reimer:I do not accept donations from corporations, unions, i.e., developers. We need to strength-en public trust in our municipal decision-making by refusing such donations. If elect-ed, I would vote in favour of a by-law to ban corporate and union donations.

Question 2: Please comment on the practice of dvelopers funding traffic studies requiredfor large developments.

Katherine Hobbs:With more jobs than residents, Kitchissippi feels like a busy place sometimes. Traffic studies are conducted by professional traffic engineers, using standard measures and esti-mates. Every traffic study is required to take into account the cumulative effect of all proposed and approved new buildings as well as existing conditions.

Jeff Leiper:We need to take a more holistic approach to determining the traffic impact of proposed development. The city must conduct area-wide studies. Each developer’s consultant report takes into consideration only its own contribution, concluding there is little im-pact. The cumulative impact of traffic is never assessed. It needs to be. Ellen Lougheed:All studies, traffic or otherwise, should not be conducted by those who have a vested interest in the projects. These studies almost always favour the group sponsoring the study. These studies should be built on ques-

tions compiled by an outside group which has no ties to the project. Opinions of the developers, in this case, can be considered, but not necessarily accepted. All opinions and possible solutions need to be studied.

Michelle Reimer:Developer-funded traffic studies are rarely effective and the evidence of this is the growth in traffic congestion on our streets. A single study based on one development fails to look at the community-wide impact. If elected, I would advocate for a ward-wide maximum threshold to help guide planners’ decisions during future site applications.

Question 3:Please comment on the municipalpolicy of accepting cash in lieu ofparking when developments doproceed, and the resulting congestionon our neighbourhood streets.

Katherine Hobbs:This policy was repealed on July 17, 2013 so it is no longer in place.

Jeff Leiper:Assuming this means congestion due to parking, we need to make sure that funds collected in Kitchissippi help mitigate nega-tive impacts on our residential streets by providing appropriate parking. This should obviously include consultation with the community directly affected. We need to look at the whole area to see how we can mitigate parking problems.

Ellen Lougheed:There is a major shortage of parking along the main streets of Kitchissippi, especially in the retail and restaurant sections. Cash in lieu of parking does benefit both the ward of Kitchissippi and the City of Ottawa (60/40 split). However, sometimes the benefits of money to parks and recreation is not enough. We need to think of other solutions to park-ing. There is still the question, though, of where do people park? We do need parking spaces, development or not.

Michelle Reimer:City Council repealed the cash-in-lieu of parking by-law. The move towards more ac-cessible transit and cycling options in the core means fewer urban dwellers will re-quire parking spaces in the future. If elected, I would support policies that promote the reduction of parking spaces, in particular near transit hubs.

Question 4:Please comment on the reasons whyKitchissippi has received such a largeportion of city funding for traffic calmingmeasures over this council’s term (40%over four years according to theincumbent)

Katherine Hobbs:When Council prioritized traffic calming this term, Kitchissippi had a large number of studies completed, meaning I could act to implement the required measures with the available funds. I worked with communities like Champlain Park, Hintonburg, & McKellar Park to implement the changes needed and to strike effective compromises when neighbours disagreed.

Jeff Leiper:Kitchissippi has been the site of much inten-sification and resultant traffic. It is appropri-ate that it receive a proportionate share of traffic mitigation funding. Has this funding been effectively used? Do residents feel safer? My priority will be to ensure that funding is used effectively and transparent-ly.

Ellen Lougheed:The reason Kitchissippi has received a large portion of money for calming traffic is that we have more development than other parts of the city. Traffic has increased dramati-cally in the last 10 years. That is why we need more planning on placement of con-dos, so that traffic is not concentrated in a small part of the ward. You cannot build more condos than you have roads for and keep citizens safe while crossing streets.

Michelle Reimer:Road safety, including traffic calming mea-sures, continues to be a pressing issue in the ward. I have committed to holding a series of “street labs” to directly address and rede-sign our outdated road-system and path-ways in order to make our streets safer, liveable and usable.

Question 5:What will you do to make seniors acommodation affordable for the futurein the Kitchissippi area?

Katherine Hobbs:I support the proposals of the Co-op Housing Federation for a long term cost-sharing agreement, and the Mayor’s proposal to increase affordable housing funding to $16 million/year. If re-elected, I will also spear-head a review of the zoning by-law through an affordability lens, to consider pocket houses (about 200 square feet), lane houses, and other innovative ways to create afford-able housing in parallel to the subsidized housing system provided by governments.

Jeff Leiper:I support using a portion of the fees paid by developers in exchange for increased zon-ing, for affordable housing. I support Mayor Watson’s pledge to increase funding each year for affordable housing. We also must keep taxes low in order to help those with fixed incomes stay in their homes.

Ellen Lougheed:I am very concerned about seniors living in co-ops in Ottawa. On a fixed income which does not keep up with the cost of living, many cannot afford both their medications and healthy food. When elected, I will be in a position to advocate for seniors and others on low incomes. You have my promise on this.

Michelle Reimer:Due to an aging population there is a grow-ing gap in affordable housing. My commit-ment is to ensure the 25% affordable hous-ing aim for redevelopment (found in the Official Plan) is met each year. This will be a multi-stakeholder effort. In addition, I will work with the province to boost funding for public health that will go towards helping seniors live at home as long as possible.

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They appear to have recovered. This summer the garden endured

another tragedy when someone dug up and stripped the 50ft fence of all its or-namental flowers and grape vines. Not a green leaf was left.

A white lilac bush, once 15 feet high, was reduced to 3/4 of its original growth. This green wall provided a beautiful backdrop of colour to the gar-den. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union whose park-ing lot sits adjacent to this property had hired a new grounds person.

The IBEW did take responsibly and admitted that it was a mistake. That was 8 weeks ago and there has been no fol-low up regarding replacing these ma-

ture plants. CCOC was also notified and, as usual, added no support.

This pattern of disregard, neglect and assault on our greenery and green spac-es does nothing for the community. It sets a precedent for others to pave the spaces that once provided shade, colour and respite from the asphalt and metal that is creeping over Hintonburg.

We cannot rely on politicians who constantly talk about saving what green we have in Hintonburg, nor on commu-nity meetings where there is more talk and complaining, but little action.

It is up to each of us to stop the de-struction of our green spaces and urban trees. A good start would be to e-mail the people responsible to ask why they are destroying our trees and green cor-ners and if, and when, they plan to re-place them. In the case of the old Stirling Hotel and its grounds, three of those address are:

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and a delicious meal.The food for this program is do-

nated by generous local businesses in Kitchissippi ward. HEDC volun-teers with this program and were excited to partner with Parkdale United Church on the BBQ this year. It was another “win win” situation where volunteers with PUC took advantage of a great op-portunity to discuss their In From the Cold program with people at the festival.

The tiny tables and chairs were set up for face-painting and quickly filled with excited children. Julie and her team of volunteers coordi-nated various childrens activities and had prizes for all who partici-pated. The prizes were sponsored by HEDC and Julie is a shrewd shopper who ensures there are al-ways prizes for everyone.

The amazing “Sack Races” were also hosted by Julie and created loads of laughter. Funny how such a simple, outdoor game is still so much fun. The tug-of-war rope, another inexpensive, simple game was next and got quite a work out.

In attendance was the Rosemount Library with a display of books, programs and tablets to play with. They were excited to register sev-eral new library members interest-ed in fall programs available at Rosemount Library.

The 2014 Hintonburg Harvest Festival hosted one of its largest

crowds this year and was important in establishing new partnerships. HEDC attributes the success of this festival to the many dedicated vol-unteers, sponsors and the local res-idents who provide delicious baked

goods for sale. If you are interested in volun-

teering or sponsoring one of our many community events, don’t hesitate to contact me, [email protected].

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September Sack Race had children flying across the field in Parkdale Park for the Annual Hintonburg Harvest Festival. Photo by T. Hairbach


Taking Advantage of the Fall MarketQ: Is autumn a good time of year to list my home?

A: Fall is historically a great time to bring your home to market. According to the Ottawa Real Estate Board (OREB), 2013 saw a steep rise in home sales in September and October over 2012, with 12.5% and 2% jumps, respectively. If you wait until winter to list, your home could be sitting until spring.

In order to get your home ready for sale, it’s important to consider the time of year. Winter can be a difficult season to capture images of your property that properly showcase your landscaping. First impressions are everything, so having a professional photographer take photos while flowers are still in bloom and leaves remain on the trees can truly make a difference—a detail-oriented approach will separate your home from the rest.

Aside from the season and the look of your property, there are many different aspects of listing a home that determine how long it stays on the market, including pricing to sell and using creative marketing methods. A quality Realtor© knows how to leverage all of the different factors to bring your home to market at the right time.

Contact John King, Broker or a member of his team to learn more about getting your home ready to sell.

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Cst Neilly’s NeighbourhoodChild Print and Street Smarts Protect KidsBy Cst Dawn NeillyWellington Street got a taste of some unpleasant weather on September 13, but the cold and rain didn’t stop hardy Hintonburgers. A surpris-ing number were out there making the best of it and in the process keeping “A Taste of Wellington West” alive as a major annual event in the community. Among them were some of my volunteers who took a spot in front of the Hintonburg Community Centre. Despite the weather, they managed to fingerprint eight children.

Child print is one of our main outreach activi-ties at the Community Police Centre. The chil-dren like it for a couple of reasons. First, they like seeing their inky prints appear on paper. And sec-ond, they get to take away a few other neat things, like a colouring book, a pencil and tattoos. And we, the police, like the activity because it’s a great way to introduce youngsters to the police in a friendly setting, while helping them to learn how

to keep themselves safe.Parents, of course, are

also part of the equation and this activity provides an opportunity for parents to teach safe behaviour (“street smarts”) to chil-dren who are old enough to be out on their own. This is especially impor-tant now that school has started and there are lots of occasions when chil-dren will be out without supervision. We can foot-print babies, too. Nothing like getting good habits started early!

Another prime out-reach activity we do is the Home Security Inspection. We can visit your home at your convenience and let you know if there is any-

thing you could do – at little or no cost to you – to improve its security. Over the past ten years, we have done almost 400 home inspections in this catchment area alone. Add yours to the list! To set up an appointment for an inspection, call 613-236-1222, ext. 5870.

Community Police Centre in Kitchissippi WardWellington Community Police Centre 1064 Wellington St. W., (613) 236-1222, ext. 5870

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Ottawa Centre ReportCommunity Resources for Ottawa CentreBy Paul Dewar MP, Ottawa-CentreThere has been so much going on these past few weeks, with my work in the Foreign Affairs dossier, that it is a real pleasure to write to you about more local matters. As much as I enjoy my portfolio, there is really nothing better than being here in Ottawa and having a chance to go out and chat with constitu-ents and community groups about all the great work you are doing. It is a struggle to balance my schedule when things like a trip to Iraq suddenly come into play, but I have met with some stel-lar local organizations and would like to tell you a little more about them.

I recently had the pleasure of visiting with Trudy Sutton, the Executive Director of Housing Help. This local group is here to help Ottawa residents resolve landlord and tenant disputes, prevent evictions, educate tenants about their rights and responsibilities, and help them find affordable rental hous-ing. They also provide assistance to people in the City of Ottawa who are homeless, or at risk of homelessness, to access and maintain appropriate and af-fordable housing. Housing Help is an excellent organisation with staff who are working hard to improve vacancy rates in the city and fight the drastic cuts to coop housing by the Federal Government that come into effect this year. They can be reached at: (613) 563-4532.

Last week, my staff and I visited the Ottawa Community Immigrant Services Organization (OCISO), a wonderful community resource that I have collab-orated with often over the years. Tucked away in Hintonburg, this team offers a long list of services to new Canadians and their families such as: settlement counselling, job search workshops, em-ployment mentoring, immigrant women support, housing support, legal aid, English language training, counselling for individuals, families and couples, support for students, families and school administration, immigrant youth sup-port, ESL summer camps, cross-cultural education, and community activities and events. But most importantly, it is a group of our neighbours with big hearts and kind souls who is working to ensure that everyone is treated fairly and equal-ly. OCISO can be reached at (613) 725-0202.

If you or your neighbours work in a small business or local organization that you think I should meet – please get in touch with my office. I would love to come and meet you.

Newswest Annual General MeetingWhen: Monday, November 17, 2014 at 7 - 8 p.m.

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OCTOBER 4 - InFORMATIOn SESSIOn FOR SEnIORSAre you retired or soon-to-be retired and looking for assistance in downsizing or choosing the retirement community that best suits your needs? Guidance on handling your estate, from managing your assets to sell-ing real estate? Advice on financial planning – now and for the future? This free information session will be taking place at the Westboro Legion from 2 p.m.-3:30 p.m. and is designed especially for Legion members, other seniors, and their families too. RSVP to Amy McConnell at 613-406-6031 or via email, [email protected].

OCTOBER 4 - OKTOBERFESTOktoberfest lunch, garage/craft/vendor & bake sale at Our Saviour Lutheran Church (715 Roosevelt Ave. off Carling Avenue & Cole). Starts at 8 a.m. and goes until 3 p.m. Something for everyone! For information go to oursaviourottawa.com

OCTOBER 6 - All CAnDIDATES DEBATE Come hear the candidates for Kitchissippi Ward on Monday, October 6 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at St. George’s Parish, 415 Piccadilly Ave. Co-sponsored by the community associations of Hampton-Iona, McKellar Park, Wellington Village and Westboro. For further information go to hamptoniona.ca or email [email protected].

OCTOBER 17-18 RUMMAGE SAlEThis fundraiser at the Kitchissippi United Church (630 Island Park Drive, near Queensway & Westgate Mall) supports outreach efforts. Friday (7-9pm), Saturday (9-noon). Books, gently used clothes, household items, toys, collectibles. Everyone welcome! For information call the church at 613-722-7254.

OCTOBER 18 - KIWAnIS AnnUAl SHRED-IT DAYBring your old tax files other personal records for this one-day Kiwanis Club of Ottawa event at Hampton Park Plaza. (1399 Carling Ave. by the Queensway.) Watch as Shred-it technicians destroy your documents at their mobile unit. From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All proceeds will benefit the Kiwanis Christmas Food Basket Program. Cost is $8.00 per box and there is a maximum 5 boxes per person. For

more information visit ottawakiwanis.org or contact the Kiwanis office at 613-233-1900.

OCTOBER 25 - WOODROFFE UnITED CHURCH’S FAll BAzAAR This event will take place at 207 Woodroffe Ave. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Items available include china, books, bake table, silent auction, toys, flea market, jewellery, used furniture, and much more. Refreshments and lunch available. For more information, please contact the church at 613-722-9250.

OCTOBER 25 - FAll FlEA MARKETSt. Matthias Church will be holding its Fall Flea Market at 9:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at 555 Parkdale Avenue, at the Queensway. There’ll be household articles, toys, jewellery, collectables, books and good used clothing.

nOvEMBER 1 - STRInG STORIESJoin Ruth Stewart-Verger, of the Ottawa StoryTellers, for a workshop on how to tell a story using string. In this free program, children will discover how to create a series of string figures to “illustrate” a story. This workshop is intended for children ages 7-12, and takes place at 10:30 a.m. at the Rosemount branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Registration is required. For more information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

nOvEMBER 13 - HOW TO BUY A PCWhen buying a PC, you are faced with a lot of choices: laptop or desktop, dual or quad core processor, AMD or Intel, size of hard drive, size of monitor, faster proces-sor vs more memory, and more. Chris Taylor, President of the Ottawa PC Users’ Group will help sort out the choices so you can buy the computer that is right for your needs. This 120 minutes workshop will be taking place at the Rosemount branch of the Ottawa Public Library and begins at 6:15 p.m. Registration is required. For more information go to biblioottawalibrary.ca.

nOvEMBER 15 - FOOD BAzAAR At St. Stephen’s Presbyterian Church, 579 Parkdale Ave. (corner of Sherwood Drive). Drop by between 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. for deli, frozen foods, candy, baking, gift baskets, christmas table and coffee shop.

nOvEMBER 28-30 - nEPEAn FInE ARTS lEAGUE FAll SHOWThe Nepean Fine Arts League is having its Fall Show at the Ukrainian Banquet Hall (1000 Byron Ave.) on November 28, 29 & 30. Approximately 40 artists will be displaying their work. Admission is free. The open-ing times are: Friday, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; and Sunday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. This year the club celebrates its 50th anniversary. For more information go to nepeanfinearts.com.

SOCIAl SEnIORSJoin in an afternoon of cards, bridge, euchre, board games and socializing every Wednesday from 1:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Hall, 153 Woodroffe Ave. All seniors are welcome to attend this weekly non-denominational social gathering. For more information contact Ellena 613-728-4018 or Celine 613-234-0853.

FRIDAY OPEn MIC nIGHTS Show off your musical chops and bask in the applause at the Westboro Legion! We have the sound equipment so just bring your talent and instrument(s). For infor-mation, call the branch any afternoon: 613-725-2778.

YOUR COMMUnITY ASSOCIATIOnSFor up-to-date news on your neighbourhood, stay in touch with your community association. Information about events, traffic changes, development, neighbour-hood clubs, volunteer opportunities and board meet-ings is available from the following Community Association websites.

Champlain Park Community Associationchamplainpark.org

Civic Hospital Neighbourhood Associationchnaottawa.ca

Hintonburg Community Associationhintonburg.com

Hampton-Iona Community Grouphamptoniona.wordpress.com

Island Park Community Association

islandpark.wordpress.com

McKellar Park Community Associationmckellarparkcommunity.wordpress.com

Mechanicsville Community Associationfacebook.com/MechanicsvilleCA

Wellington Village Community Associationwvca.ca

Westboro Beach Community Associationwestborobeach.org

Westboro Community Associationlovewestboro.wordpress.com

Deadline for submissions:October 7

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Please include “Community Calendar” in the subject

line of your email.

KITCHISSIPPI MARKET PlACE

byward market news12421/2 Wellington St. W. (at Holland Ave.)

613-562-2580 • open 7 days a week

Also home of the toy soldier market – www.toysoldiermarket.com

Magazines and Newspaperslarge selection of international

magazines & newspapersgreeting cards

REFLEXOLOGISTLaurie Berg, RCRTTraditional native practices with Reiki and hot stone massageReceipts available on request

1012 Wellington St. W. (inside The Hair Salon)613-722-4004www.rootessence.net

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TWENTY-TWENTY INC. Focused on

Quality613.725.3960 / twentytwentyinc.com

[email protected]

Dave Rennie’s AutocareQuality Service & Repairs Since 1980

801 Richmond Road Ottawa, ON K2A 0G7

728-0214

To place a Classified or Marketplace ad,

please call

613.238.1818

Call Will 613-820-7596

to do your roto-tilling

or have Will trim your hedge.

Stuff to the dump.

Ottawa Centre ReportCommunity Resources for Ottawa Centre

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