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June 2019
www.newedinburgh.ca
Photo by Ralph Heintzman
In early May, the statue of Queen Elizabeth on her beloved Canadian-born horse, Burmese, was relo-
cated to the roundabout on Sussex Drive, directly opposite Rideau Hall. The statue had to be moved as
part of the 10-year renovation project taking place on Parliament Hill.
Community meeting on Stanley Park
vision set for June 8
By George Anderson, park will end. According to tive engagement and commit-
NECA Park Vision the City, the $220 million ment to restoring the park and
Working Group Combined Sewage Storage making it even better.
New Edinburgh residents Tunnel will be gleefully inau- I say “the City.” It does
always knew how blessed gurated in 2020. That is when have a central role regard-
we were, but still, it was the construction camp should ing Stanley Park, but this
a little surprising when, in disappear, and the renewal of being Ottawa (the town that
2014, TripAdvisor declared the park can begin. bureaucracy built), the park
Stanley Park the “top park in New Edinburghers and has no fewer than three levels
the entire world.” Of course, other users of the park have of government owning bits
that was before it was turned experienced a significant loss of it. The city owns most
into an industrial site for of amenities during CSST of the sports fields, the area
Combined Sewage Storage construction. And as the New around the field house, and
Tunnel (CSST) construction, Edinburgh News reported a strip along the river’s edge
but still, the park is an incred- in April, those living near to Beechwood Avenue. The
ible jewel. the park have suffered seri- National Capital Commission
There’s further good news ous disruption and impacts. owns the stretch from Sussex
in that the noise, dirt, smells, The City owes us more than Drive to Union Street and
earthquakes and ugliness of a minimal restoration of the most of the land around the
the assault on our beloved park: it owes us an imagina- Continued on page 5
New councillor outlines top priorities
By Rawlson King, President of the Overbrook at City Hall. We have seri-
City Councillor, Ward 13 Community Association, was ous issues, including lack of
I would like to take this a volunteer Board Member infrastructure investment in
opportunity to thank the resi- and Treasurer at the Rideau- road maintenance and transit,
dents of Rideau-Rockcliffe Rockcliffe Community issues with spot development,
for entrusting me with the Resource Centre, and served along with increasing crime
honour and responsibility of as the inaugural Co-chair of rates and a lack of economic
becoming their new represen- the Ottawa Police Service’s opportunities.
tative at City Hall. My grass- Community Equity Council, I will apply a progressive
roots involvement, communi- which aims to bridge gaps approach to work towards
ty experience and love of our between police and racialized resolving these problems that
city means I will endeavour communities. reflects the direction that you,
to effectively represent you I ran for public office the residents, want for this
and the interests of our ward. because I believe Ward 13 ward and city.
As an experienced, result- needs experienced leader- As a consequence, my early
based community leader, I’ve ship to address issues of a priorities include:
lived in Ward 13 for 15 years fairer and more community • making improvements to
and have been an active vol- focused development pro- public transit and enhancing
unteer for 10 years on a wide cess; public safety; and more road maintenance;
range of civic issues. affordable and accessible • working with communities
I previously served as the transit and transportation Continued on page 6
Page 2 New Edinburgh News June 2019
What’s the New Edinburgh Concerned about climate change? Join
Community Alliance? NECA’s new committee
of at least one of the overhead
NECA is the umbrella organization for all residents and structures, the one that
community organizations in our neighbourhood. Every resides within the Heritage
resident of New Edinburgh is automatically a member of Conservation District (HCD)
NECA. and adjacent to designated
heritage properties. With an
Its mandate is to develop and foster a sense of community Cindy Parkanyi HCD, there is an adjacency
among the residents; to research, develop positions and
make representations to various levels of government on
NECA President policy that touches on the
importance of taking into
matters affecting the community; and to coordinate activi- consideration the effect on
ties between organizations. protected heritage property
The trees are finally leafing Ottawa on the environment of any proposed adjacent
NECA’s committees include Traffic and Safety, Heritage up in the many lovely gar- (it is responsible for the development.
and Development, Beechwood Development, Park Vision, dens around the community; city’s adoption of the Climate POLICY 2.6.3: Development
and Environment and Climate Change. It also publishes it has been a very long winter. Emergency); and site alteration may
this newspaper. Snow mounds and icy ruts • Serving as a communi- be permitted on adjacent
were everywhere, to the point cation vehicle between our lands to protected heritage
The NECA board meets nine times a year, normally on that some residents – particu- elected representatives at all property where the proposed
the third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. (no meetings larly on the lanes – had great three levels of government development and site
in July, August or December). Its annual general meeting difficulty in getting to their (for example, Ottawa has a alteration has been evaluated
takes place in October. garages and front doors. This climate change plan, but has and it has been demonstrated
is one of the issues that was not been monitoring green- that the heritage attributes
Meetings take place at the Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave. raised with newly-elected house gases yearly; nor is the of the protected heritage
and are open to all New Edinburgh residents. Anyone Councillor Rawlson King at public familiar with the plan); property will be conserved.
wishing to make a presentation to the board should please NECA’s May 21 board meet- • Having one or more edu- Mitigative measures and/
contact Cindy Parkanyi in advance at newedinburgh@ ing. King outlined his priori- cation forums a year for the or alternative development
outlook.com. ties for the ward and the ways New Edinburgh community; approaches may be required in
in which he intends to engage • Training volunteers to order to conserve the heritage
Our next meetings will take place Tuesday, June 18, 7:30 with the community, as well monitor air quality in order to attributes of the protected
p.m. and Tuesday Sept. 17, 7:30 p.m. as answering questions. We follow the progress (or lack heritage property affected by
look forward to continued thereof) in air quality of New the adjacent development or
Any changes to this schedule will be posted on Edinburgh (and other com- site alteration.
engagement with our new
newedinburgh.ca. councillor and NECA will munities that wish to par- In other words, lands
be an active participant at ticipate) at yearly meetings to adjacent to protected heritage
Your NECA Representatives 2018-2019 his newly-established Ward report on the results; properties (which includes
Council. • If possible, with many vol- designated HCDs) can be
Ari Abonyi a_abonyi@yahoo.com unteers, talking to all the resi- developed or altered only
Park Vision Consultation
613-255-1741 Jun. 8 dents about the challenge of if the heritage attributes of
climate change. the protected property are
Dave Arnold davearnold@rogers.com Join us for a community con- NECA very much welcomes conserved.
sultation session providing an the energy and enthusiasm that Also, in the overview to
Ted Bennett Treasurer update on developments and Jorge brings to this initiative. the Heritage Tool Kit, the
ted.bennett808@gmail.com prompt a wide-ranging dis- But he cannot do it all on his importance of protecting
cussion of our vision for the own. The committee needs views toward heritage
Roslyn Butler Secretary park and specific ideas and
613-746-8037 volunteers, so please contact properties is highlighted:
concerns. The meeting will NECA at newedinburgh@ The significance of a HCD
butlerroslyn2@gmail.com be held at the New Edinburgh outlook.com. Information often extends beyond its built
Natasha Cappon natashacappon@gmail.com Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave. on this committee will also heritage, structures, streets,
from 10 a.m.–12 p.m. on Jun. be added to our website landscape and other physical
Joe Chouinard joechouinard@aol.com 8. newedinburgh.ca. and spatial elements, to
Matt DeWolfe President New Environment and Minto Bridges signage include important vistas and
Crichton Community Council Climate Change committee update views between and towards
mndewolfe@yahoo.ca At its May 21 board meeting, buildings and spaces within
Since our last report on the the district.
NECA approved the forma- community’s request to the
Sean Flynn Chair of NECTAR tion of an Environment and NECA will be pursuing this
City to remove the unsightly argument with the City and
sflynn@gmail.com Climate Change Committee low clearance signage near other heritage stakeholders.
Gail McEachern Heritage & Development as proposed by MacKay the Minto Bridges, we have To learn more about NECA,
Street resident Jorge Sorger heard from the City that they
gailmceachern@rogers.com with the following notional contact me at newedinburgh@
believe the structures are outlook.com. Also, if you are
Cindy Parkanyi President tasks as suggestions: necessary in order to protect
• Hosting all-candidates not yet receiving the monthly
NECA the structural integrity of the
debates of the three levels NECA updates by email and
613-745-8734 bridges. The City has also would like to be included on
of government on the envi- indicated that it would sup-
cparkanyi@yahoo.ca ronment and climate change, the list, please send me an
port adding vines to visually email request.
Ex officio: in collaboration with other soften the structures and help
community associations and them blend in with the sur-
Christina Leadlay New Edinburgh News environmental NGOs (such
613-261-0442 rounding environment.
as Ecology Ottawa); At its May meeting, the
newednews@hotmail.com • Belonging to and having NECA Board heard from
a voice in the Community resident Sarah Anson-
Learn more at Associations Forum for Cartwright on her further
Environmental Sustainability, research regarding the
www.newedinburgh.ca which lobbies the City of heritage argument for removal
June 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 3
Changes are coming to the NEN team and NEW EDINBURGH NEWS
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for this past year. She rose to
Managing Editor the challenge and after a steep Carolyn Brereton Jane Heintzman
learning curve, managed our David Horley Louise Imbeault
advertising almost flawlessly. Gemma Kerr Cindy Parkanyi
This means we need a new Dave Rostenne Jim Watson
June is our year-end at the focuses her time on her fam- Advertising Manager and a
New Edinburgh News, our ily and young grandchildren. team of helpers. If you enjoy Managing Editor Christina Leadlay
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regardless of age, background Proofreaders Adrienne Blair
and to the members of our Crichton Street this summer.
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what goes (and doesn’t go) more about his fascinating com. Contributors Carolyn Brereton
into each edition. story on page 22. Susan and If you enjoy your bi-month- Susan Groundwater
There will be some changes Dave will be writing the news ly dose of local news, please Ann Jackson
when we return in October. about our local businesses, so consider volunteering your
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By Jane Heintzman Rise confirmed to the New the surrounding communities,
Edinburgh News that discus- a Beechwood LCBO would ber to be considered for publication.
The rumour mill is abuzz
these days with reports of an sions with the LCBO are now be a welcome alternative to The New Edinburgh News (NEN) was established as a non-
LCBO coming soon to Minto well-advanced, and that the braving the traffic snarls that profit community newspaper in 1976 and is published five
Beechwood’s commercial prospects of a large facil- beset the King Edward outlet.
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and then swiftly flamed out, ising. While the deal is not of vacant space in an anchor News is distributed free of charge by volunteers to residents
several years ago. But this yet signed and sealed, if all Beechwood building, the of New Edinburgh as well as to area schools, libraries and
time, we’re a step closer to goes well, there should be return of bustle and activity local businesses. Views expressed in the NEN are those of
confirmation from Minto’s official news over the course to our commercial core could
of the summer. be a major boost to collective contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the
powers-that-be.
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Page 4 New Edinburgh News June 2019
Noel Street residents concerned about spot-zoning
By John Jarecsni
On Apr. 24, a group of 30
neighbours as well as city
councillor Rawlson King met
with Jane Thompson, archi-
tect for the proposed devel-
opment of the property at 14
Noel St. Ms. Thompson pre-
sented the development plans,
which would see a rezoning
of the property to put in five
units. She also responded to
questions during a friendly
and constructive dialogue.
However, neighbours con-
tinue to have concerns about Photos by John Jarecsni
the development’s size and its The spot-zoning problem: 14 Noel (left, zoned as R3) is across the street from R4-zoned 1 Noel, meaning 14 Noel could be considered in a
potential impact on the street. transition zone and should be R4. Currently, 1 Noel is a two-storey single-family home, but it could be zoned as a four-storey multi-unit
There are also particular con- apartment building in the future.
cerns with the proposed “spot
rezoning” of the property. it sends a message to devel- to high density. This is not to be in a transition zone and as Westboro and Hintonburg,
Spot-zoning is the pro- opers that they don’t really something that can be found should also to be zoned as and has the potential to
cess where the City grants need to follow existing zon- in the City zoning bylaws, R4. In turn, once 14 Noel has have a great impact on New
an exception to the existing ing rules because these rules and instead is a widely held been re-zoned from R3 to R4, Edinburgh.
zoning and allows a specific can be easily bent. What fur- belief by city planners, who the transition line moves to This meeting was just the
property to have a different ther compounds the situation use this concept to make rec- the adjacent houses. It does beginning of a dialogue, and
zoning. In the case of 14
is the concept of “transition- ommendations supporting not matter that currently 1 the neighbours look forward
Noel St., the developer wants
to have this specific prop- zoning.” Transition zoning spot rezoning proposals to Noel is a two-storey single- to working with the developer
erty rezoned from R3 to R4 means that if a property with City Council. family home, it only matters and the city to find a solution
because R3 zoning does not zoning that only allows low For example, 14 Noel is that it could be zoned as a that supports the redevelop-
allow for a five-unit apart- density [R3] is near another zoned as R3. Directly across four-storey multi-unit apart- ment of the property in a way
ment. property that allows higher the street is 1 Noel, zoned as ment building in the future. the enhances the neighbour-
The concern with allow- density [R4], then the low R4. Since 14 Noel is across Spot rezoning has become hood for all involved.
ing this type of development density property should be the street from 1 Noel, then an issue of concern in such John Jarecsni is a resident
through spot rezoning is that allowed to change its zoning 14 Noel can be considered other Ottawa neighbourhoods of Noel Street.
News You May Have Missed the Franciscan monastery and
St-Vincent de Paul Church.
By Christina Leadlay operates tours out of the Church ex-treasurer guilty
Provincial byelection on Canada Aviation and Space of fraud
horizon Museum, has had its two vin- The former volunteer treasur-
tage planes fitted with special er for Saint Luke’s Lutheran
On May 17, Ottawa-Vanier mufflers to reduce their noise, Church on MacKay Street
MPP Nathalie Des Rosiers as reported in May’s Manor will be sentenced later this
announced she will be leav- Park Chronicle. “This is not year for defrauding the church
ing politics to take over as going to affect the originality of more than $600,000, the
principal of Massey College of the radial engines and was Ottawa Citizen reported Apr.
at the University of Toronto. done at significant expense, 24. Barton Burron, a for-
“Later this year, I will submit with the involvement of engi- mer member of the Auditor
my resignation as the MPP neers and Transport Canada General of Canada’s office,
for Ottawa-Vanier. Until that reviews,” reports MPC. With was found guilty of putting
time, I will continue to serve New Edinburgh and much of $607,725.13 of Saint Luke’s
the people of my riding at downtown under the biplanes’ money into a high-risk real-
Queen’s Park,” Des Rosiers flight path, residents will estate venture that collapsed
said in a news release. She surely appreciate the efforts in 2013. Burron did not repay
was first elected in 2016 in to make this popular tourist
a byelection following the the church. Ontario Court
activity less distracting. Justice Matthew Webber said
retirement of Liberal MPP
Madeleine Meilleur, and Special display of Burgh- Burron deceived church offi-
served as Minister of Natural based fresco This fresco was created for the former St. Vincent de Paul church cials and kept them in the
A striking, 10-foot high fres- on Stanley Avenue. dark for four years about his
Resources and Forestry from
January to June 2018. While co from a former Catholic their monastery and church extracting and re-setting “persistent and extensive use
Des Rosiers was re-elected church in New Edinburgh got of church funds.” Saint Luke
of St. Vincent de Paul locat- a fragile medium that was
in the October 2018 pro- a special airing at Ottawa’s pastor Rev. Bryan King
ed at 50 Stanley Ave. (now never intended to be moved,” said: “The church has gone
vincial election, her Liberal Notre Dame Cathedral in
early May. The Canadian home to the Governor’s Walk said Ottawa Archbishop through the normal struggles
party was reduced to seven Retirement Residence). The Terrence Prendergast. The
seats. Museum of History loaned that any group goes through
Ugo Chyurlia’s (1911–1982) artwork was saved following fresco features the Virgin when someone inside that
Quieter skies this summer fresco to the cathedral from the sale of the monastery in Mary and child Jesus over group betrays that group. But,
The biplanes that fly overhead May 1–5. According to the 1990s. A fresco is a paint- the Parliament Hill skyline. all in all, Saint Luke is doing
during the summer months the Catholic Register, the ing done on fresh plaster on During the fresco’s exhibi- fine.” Rev. King will deliver
are now less noisy. Ottawa Franciscan order commis- a wall or ceiling, making its tion, the Cathedral also host- a victim impact statement at
Biplane Adventures, which sioned the work in 1957 for removal “a science in itself, ed a series of lectures on Burron’s sentencing.
June 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 5
City and NCC must approve integrated plan for park renewal
Continued from page 1 that emerged included pre- a wide-ranging discussion of
dog park. But there used to be serving the balance of nature, our vision for the park and
two islands in the river which conserving physical and aes- specific ideas and concerns.
have been lost to landfill: the thetic properties, no net loss The meeting will be held in
NCC owns the lost islands of greenspace, respecting the Field House in Stanley
while the provincial Ministry the needs of all users, acces- Park from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
of Natural Resources owns sibility for everyone, and on Jun. 8. We hope to see a
the landfilled areas. Finally, good governance involving good cross-section of users,
the NCC owns the old railway engagement with the com- including young families, so
right-of-way, which planners munity and users. we have arranged supervision
once dreamed of turning into Since then, the City’s plan- for children to play outside
a four-lane highway – a past ners have developed initial during the meeting. Our new
plans and landscaping for the city councillor Rawlson King
battle won by the warriors of
renewed park. This cannot will be joining us, and we
New Edinburgh. So, what we
be a simple return to the pre- expect representatives of the
think of as the park between City planning staff and from
Beechwood and Union (or vious state, because, unfor-
tunately, many mature trees the NCC, as well.
even Sussex) is technically In addition to asking par-
a checkerboard of land hold- were removed and the CSST
will have major access shafts ticipants about what they love
ings. As a practical matter, about the park and how they
both the City and the NCC and a small building (already
built) for odour control in envisage it in the future, we
must approve an integrated shall pose questions about
plan for the renewed park. the wooded part of the park.
Their design and functioning specific issues. After a gen- A sketch of Amy Thompson’s artwork Rise/Levée/Kogahamog slated
What might such renewal eral briefing and questions, to appear near the Minto Bridges. Will there be funds for public art
must be of concern.
and restoration entail? In May smaller groups will be formed with the CSST?
2017, the New Edinburgh Join the park consultation to exchange ideas and put
Community Alliance June 8 forward proposals. bins; drinking fountains; bet- gmail.com, where people can
(NECA) approved work on A small committee of the Specific issues include: the ter links to Porter Island (with send comments and read post-
a comprehensive vision and NECA (Vicky Solan, Nicole design and impacts of the its many retirees) and so on. ings. We have a major oppor-
plan. In October 2017, on the Poitras, and the author) has access shafts; the routes and
margins of NECA’s annual been discussing these mat- We’d like a thorough survey tunity to shape the future of
materials for pathways, nota-
general meeting, there was a ters, and we agree that we bly for bicycles vs. pedes- of issues and ideas with a the park that is the crown
facilitated session in which need a new community con- trians; the location of the good sense of priorities. jewel of our neighbourhood,
residents were invited to pro- sultative session that will off-leash dog area; mainte- In addition to this meeting, so please come to the meeting
vide their initial views on a bring participants up-to-date nance and garbage removal, we have set up a email account, or pitch in if you have views
park vision. Broad principles on developments and prompt including proper dog poo NewEdinburghParkVision@ or wish to help.
Page 6 New Edinburgh News June 2019
Ottawa finds strength and resilience in the midst of a natural disaster
nearly 16,000 volunteers and
700 members of the Canadian
Armed Forces who came out
to help our residents in need.
These incredible men and
women filled more than 1.6
Jim Watson million sandbags, brought hot
Mayor of Ottawa beverages and food to the
volunteer centers, and pro-
vided invaluable emotional
and moral support to those
In May 2017, the National apart has taken an important working on the front lines
Capital Region was hit by toll on our community. and to the impacted residents.
significant floods that dev- On Apr. 25, on the recom- Once again, in the midst
astated hundreds of homes mendation of City Manager of a natural disaster, our city
along the Ottawa River in Steve Kanellakos and his has shown that it is a caring
West Carleton, Cumberland, team, I declared a State of and compassionate city. I am
and in Gatineau. What was Emergency in the City of touched by the generosity and
presumed to be a once-in-a- Ottawa. The projections from kindness I have witnessed
hundred years natural disaster the Ottawa River Regulation during this difficult time.
came back to ravage those Planning Board showed that Photo courtesy Mayor Watson’s office As we move into the post-
very same communities only the river peak levels in some Nearly 16,000 volunteers and 700 members of the Canadian Armed flood recovery stages, I
two short years later. areas would reach dozens of Forces came out to help our residents in need during the Ottawa encourage our residents to
Tragically, the community centimetres above May 2017 River flooding this spring. keep their spirits up and our
of Dunrobin was still recover- levels. It was clear that the sense of community strong.
ing from the devastating tor- City of Ottawa would need to save homes in the affected rising Ottawa River. My heart The City of Ottawa and its
nadoes that hit in September the assistance of the pro- areas. goes out to the homeown- disaster relief partners will
2018 when the current flood- vincial government and the Over the last few weeks, ers whose homes have been continue to provide help and
ing occurred. When the tor- help of the Canadian Armed thousands of dedicated City affected by the floods, and to resources so that flood vic-
nadoes touched down, many Forces to mitigate the floods employees, volunteers and the 155 households who had tims can start to rebuild their
residents lost their home in and offer some relief to the military personnel have to evacuate their residence homes and bring normalcy
an instant. Thankfully, no one homeowners, volunteers, shown incredible acts of and leave their belongings back to their lives.
lost their life, but the impact City crews and first respond- courage and determination as behind. The latest information on
of two natural disasters occur- ers who had been working they tried to save as many I would like to express my the flooding situation can be
ring fewer than eight months around the clock for weeks homes as they could from the most sincere gratitude to the found at ottawa.ca.
Climate change, transit and poverty reduction among King’s priorities
Continued from page 1 work on several key issues, fic plans and parking regula-
to bring more openness and including: tions. I believe that a Ward
transparency to the planning Establishing a Ward Council, made up of regular
and development process; Council: I am a big believer residents, will allow for a reg-
• working on a poverty in involving regular people ular amount of direct and use-
reduction strategy for our in municipal politics. That is ful input. Our Ward Council
ward’s most impoverished why my office is establish- will include representatives
neighbourhoods; and ing a Ward Council this May, from each community associ-
• developing a comprehen- which will allow residents to ation in the Ward, along with
sive city-wide climate change provide recommendations on social service organizations.
policy. local planning and develop- The Council will meet on a
My office has also begun to ment, as well as neighbour- quarterly basis and residents
hood matters, including traf- will have the opportunity to
outline their top priorities to
my office.
Supporting the Climate
Emergency Motion: At my
first Council meeting, I was
gratified to vote in favour of
a motion to declare a climate
emergency. Climate change Photo courtesy Rawlson King
is the most significant chal- Rawlson King was elected Rideau-Rockcliffe’s city councillor on
lenge of our time and requires Apr. 15
immediate action. With the
climate emergency declara- for the City’s Hydro Ottawa fees paid by bars and restau-
tion, Council will act to rec- dividend. This money will rants by 50 per cent at a cost
ognize climate change as a help the City accelerate its of $280,000, saving the aver-
priority in the City’s Strategic work on renewable energy age restaurant with a patio
Plan and will provide mea- and energy conservation pro- $3,200 annually.
surable criteria to determine grams and allow it to conduct Due to the rapid transition
whether progress is being more technical analysis on period, my office is continu-
made in the City’s efforts reducing emissions. ing to establish itself, but we
to reduce greenhouse gas Lowering Patio Permit can be contacted by phone
emissions. Council’s deci- Fees: With Mayor Jim Watson at 613-580-2483 or by email
sion will incur a one-time on Beechwood Avenue, we at rideaurockcliffeward@
cost of $250,000, that will announced that the City is ottawa.ca.
be paid from surplus revenue reducing patio encroachment
June 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 7
Should I support a school board budget that will harm students?
input and I look forward to I know will harm children or funding. These cuts will dis-
hearing from you, my con- vote against it? proportionately hurt Special
stituents, as I struggle with Ottawa has a history of Education children, children
how to vote on this upcoming standing up for the adequate living in poverty, children of
budget. funding of education. In 2002 colour, LBGTQ2S+ and new-
Chris Ellis School boards, including the during the years of the Mike comer students.
OCDSB, are already strug- Harris government in Ontario, Strategic Plan
Public School Trustee, Zone 6 gling to meet the needs of all OCDSB trustees, along with On May 7, District Staff pre-
students because there are not Hamilton and Toronto trust- sented the OCDSB 2019–
enough resources to address ees, voted for a deficit budget 2023 Draft Strategic Plan.
all the needs. Currently, at after $400 million was taken Deadline for public input on
I held a Budget Zone meeting once fully implemented, the least 10 parents per year ask out of education. Although
May 14, where Mike Carson, class size increase will result the draft is Jun. 7. This is
me, as their trustee, to help the province is now report- an opportunity to give input
Chief Financial Officer for in 250 lost teacher positions them advocate for the servic- ing that more money will be on the new Strategic Plan
the Ottawa-Carleton District in the OCDSB. There will es their child needs. I worry allocated to education than which will guide the work
School Board (OCDSB), pre- likely be more positions lost that for every one I help there ever before, with the mod- and direction of the OCDSB
sented an overview of the due to other changes in the are five others not getting the est increase in enrolment, the over the next four tumultu-
challenges for the 2019–20 funding formula. help they need. I am clear cost of living increase and ous years. On Jun. 18 the
school year budget due to At a time when the province in my mind that the current the need to deliver more ser- revised strategic plan will be
lack of detail from the pro- is cutting funding to educa- cuts will result in more chil- vices (e.g. less support in the presented to Trustees for dis-
vincial government. tion, budget decisions take dren and young adults fall- community for autism means cussion. On Jun. 24, Trustees
Much of the discussion on great importance. Should ing between the cracks, from more need at the school will vote on a final OCDSB
focused on the impacts of what there be more cuts to librar- not reaching their potential to level) this is in reality a cut 2019–2023 Strategic Plan.
the province has announced, ies or physical education, to higher dropout rates to self- to funding per student. I have Chris Ellis is the Ottawa-
especially the increase in arts or mental health or other harming and more attempts heard analysis suggesting Carleton District School
class sizes, which will result areas? The proposed OCDSB at suicide. This puts me in a that announcements to date Board Trustee for Zone 6 Alta
in a 20 per cent reduction 2019–20 budget was present- dilemma. Should I vote for will lead to up to a four per Vista & Rideau-Rockcliffe.
in high-school teaching staff. ed May 29. During the early a budget, imposed on school cent – or $1-billion – cut Reach him at 613-818-7350
The current estimate is that, part of June, you can provide boards by the province, that over four years to classroom or chris.ellis@ocdsb.ca.
Canada Child Benefit to increase again in July
9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and des aliments sains, des pro- Vanier bénéficient de plus
Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 grammes sportifs, des livres, de 3 millions de dollars en
p.m. Give us a call at 613- et des leçons de musique. paiements chaque mois.
998-1860 or send an email to Il a également contribué à L’augmentation à venir aidera
mona.fortier@parl.gc.ca. atteindre le plus bas niveau certainement encore plus de
Mona Fortier ** de pauvreté de l’histoire du familles dans notre circon-
Ottawa-Vanier MP Le mois de mai a marqué le Canada en aidant à sortir scription.
3e anniversaire de la mise en près de 300,000 enfants de la L’équipe de mon bureau de
place de l’Allocation cana- pauvreté depuis 2015. Notre circonscription est disponible
dienne pour enfants (ACE). gouvernement s’est engagé à pour vous appuyer dans vos
May marked the three-year all children have the best pos- Indexée annuellement à cause assurer que toutes les familles échanges avec les services
anniversary of our govern- sible start in life and a fair de l’inflation, l’ACE aide canadiennes aient une chance fédéraux. Il est ouvert du
ment’s introduction of the shot at success. les parents à passer moins égale de réussir. lundi au jeudi de 9 h 30 à 16
Canada Child Benefit (CCB). The CCB has helped fami- de temps à se soucier des L’ACE aide des familles h 30 et le vendredi de 9 h 30
Increased annually to keep lies across Canada and in questions d’argent et plus de partout au Canada et dans à 16 h. Communiquez avec
up with the cost of living, the our own community of temps à profiter de la vie avec notre propre communauté nous au 613-998-1860 ou
CCB helps parents spend less Ottawa-Vanier. More than leurs enfants. Cette alloca- d’Ottawa-Vanier. Plus de envoyez un courriel à mona.
time worrying about making 10,000 children in Ottawa- tion augmentera de nouveau 10,000 enfants d’Ottawa- fortier@parl.gc.ca.
ends meet, and more time Vanier benefit from more en juillet de cette année pour
enjoying life with their chil- than $3 million in payments aider plus de familles.
dren. This benefit will be each month. The upcoming Par conséquent, la prestation
increasing once again in July increase is sure to help even annuelle maximale de l’ACE
this year to help even more more families within our rid- sera maintenant de 6,639 $
families. ing. par enfant de moins de 6 ans
As a result, the CCB will As always, my constituency et de 5,602 $ par enfant de
now have a maximum annual office is available to help you 6 à 17 ans. Grâce à l’ACE,
benefit of $6,639 per child with any interactions with neuf familles canadiennes sur
under age 6, and $5,602 per federal services. It is open 10 disposent de plus d’argent
child aged 6–17 years. Thanks Monday to Thursday from pour payer des choses comme
to the CCB, nine out of 10
Canadian families have more
money to help pay for things
like healthy food, sports
programs, books and music
lessons. It has also helped
achieve the lowest level of
poverty in Canada’s history
with nearly 300,000 children
being lifted out of poverty
since 2015. Our government
is committed to ensuring that
Page 8 New Edinburgh News June 2019
Don’t take democracy for granted, says MPP in farewell
Our democracy should never must take an active role in législative et son personnel
be taken for granted. It is strengthening our democracy courtois et dévoué. Je suis
a constantly changing being by voting. Democracy chanceuse d’avoir plusieurs
that must be nurtured and cannot live without the voters amis au travers des différents
respected. We must continue exercising their rights. Don’t partis politiques, et je crois
to support the institutions that forget to vote. qu’une diversité de voix
Nathalie Des Rosiers make it work; independent Thank you for the honour of et de perspectives est une
MPP Ottawa-Vanier officers, opposition parties, having represented you. grande richesse dans notre
and all Parliamentarians ** démocratie.
whose role it is to hold Cher résidents et résidentes Je veux vous laisser avec
governments accountable. d’Ottawa-Vanier, quelques réflexions sur l’état
Governing is difficult, as C’est le cœur gros que de notre démocratie. La
It is with a heavy heart that I fairly by their provincial it should be. That is because j’écris cette missive, car c’est démocratie ne devrait jamais
write this article, as this may government. I am proud of it should be done solely for peut-être la dernière fois être tenue pour acquise. Elle
be the last time that I write to the many bills that I presented the long-term benefit of que je vous écris en tant que est une entité constamment
you as your MPP (for details, at the Legislature, of my the province, and never at députée. en changement qui doit
see page 4). work as Minister of Natural the expense of vulnerable J’ai adoré travailler dans être nourrie et respectée.
I have loved working in the Resources and Forestry and people or in disregard of la circonscription. Ottawa– Nous devons continuer de
riding. Ottawa–Vanier is a rich of the many interventions long-standing principles. Vanier est une communauté soutenir les institutions qui
and resilient community, with that I have made in the Majority governments have si riche et résiliente, qui a tant assurent son fonctionnement ;
so much to offer. I want to House on housing, justice, widespread powers, and can à offrir. Je tiens à remercier officiers indépendants, partis
thank my staff for continuing environment, women’s and do pretty much anything they mon personnel de continuer d’opposition et parlementaires
to provide important resources Indigenous issues. It has been please, but sometimes they à fournir d’importantes de tous les partis, dont le rôle
and services to all community an honour to be your voice should refrain from doing so. ressources et services est de tenir les gouvernements
members who come and visit. at Queen’s Park. It is a very It is not because they can that à tous les membres de la imputables.
I want to thank all for rewarding and important role they should. Whether it is the communauté qui viennent Gouverner est difficile,
you for the privilege of in our democracy. use of the “Notwithstanding” nous visiter. mais cela doit l’être, car cela
representing you over the I want to thank the Members clause to suspend rights and Je tiens à vous remercier ne devrait être fait que pour
last two and half years. I of the Legislative Assembly freedoms or changing the tous et toutes pour le privilège le bénéfice à long terme de
truly enjoyed meeting you and its courteous and rules to undermine opposition de vous avoir représentés la province, et jamais au
on the street, at community dedicated staff. I am lucky parties, it is short-sighted to au cours des deux dernières détriment des personnes
events and at our Montreal to say I have friends across let partisanship overshadow années et demie. J’ai
vulnérables ou au mépris de
Road office. Over the course all party stripes, and I believe the strengthening of our vraiment apprécié de vous
principes établis de longue
of my time in office, I took that a diversity of voices and institutions. All parties should rencontrer dans la rue, à des
date. Les gouvernements
my role as Ottawa–Vanier’s perspectives remains a key reflect on their long-term événements communautaires
ou à notre bureau sur le majoritaires ont le pouvoir
champion at Queen’s Park tenet of our democracy. democratic responsibilities, de faire un peu ce qui
seriously and was very happy I would like to leave you not simply focus on short- Chemin Montréal. J’ai pris
mon rôle de championne leur plaît, mais ils doivent
to advocate to ensure that with some reflections on term outcomes. parfois s’en abstenir. Qu’il
our community was treated the state of our democracy. Finally, every one of us d’Ottawa–Vanier à Queen’s
Park au sérieux, et j’ai été s’agisse de l’utilisation de
heureuse de travailler afin la clause « Nonobstant »
que notre communauté soit pour suspendre les droits et
traitée équitablement par le libertés ou la modification de
gouvernement provincial. règles pour saper les partis de
Je suis fière des nombreux l’opposition, il est imprudent
projets de loi que j’ai déposés de laisser la politique partisane
à l’Assemblée législative, miner le maintien de nos
de mon travail en tant que institutions démocratiques.
ministre des Ressources Tous les partis politiques ont
naturelles et des Forêts et le devoir de réfléchir sur leur
des nombreuses interventions responsabilité démocratique à
que j’ai faites en Chambre long-terme, et non de mettre
sur les questions relatives l’emphase sur des résultats à
au logement, à la justice, à court-terme.
l’environnement, aux femmes Finalement, chacun doit
et aux peuples autochtones. participer au renforcement
J’ai eu l’honneur d’être votre de notre démocratie en
voix à Queen’s Park et j’en votant. La démocratie ne peut
étais très fière. C’est un rôle être soutenue sans le vote
enrichissant et important dans des citoyens et citoyennes.
notre démocratie. N’oubliez pas de voter.
Je tiens à remercier les Merci pour l’honneur de
membres de l’Assemblée vous avoir représentés.
June 2019 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 9 Amid $50M Montreal Road renewal, merchants invited to help shape Vanier’s future By Michelle Nash Baker Improvement Plan – which bined a community improve- Quartier Vanier BIA at Construction on the $50-mil- is also being used in Bells ment plan with a reconstruc- vanierbia.com. lion redevelopment of Corners and Orléans – land- tion project. “There’s never Editor’s note: this article Montreal Road started in owners along Montreal Road, been a better time for busi- first appeared in the QVBIA’s May, giving a dramatic face- between North River Road nesses in Vanier.” May newsletter and is reprint- lift to one of Vanier’s most and the Aviation Parkway, Learn more about the ed with permission. bustling corridors. primarily during off-peak will be eligible to receive a The new proposed design hours to minimize the impact grant based on the additional will completely overhaul the on commuters. taxes arising from the higher street from North River Road During the summer, one lane assessed value of their rede- to the Vanier Parkway and will be closed along Montreal veloped property. includes burying unsightly Road, between North River The idea is to assist and hydro lines, widening side- Road and the Vanier Parkway. encourage landowners to walks and installing raised Two lanes may have to be invest in underutilized prop- cycling tracks. closed between the Vanier erties or buildings in need of The Vanier BIA is working Parkway and Marier Avenue renovation. closely with the City to miti- due to Hydro Ottawa and Carrier said the City incen- gate the impact of the three- Enbridge Gas work. tives will allow businesses to year construction project on Next spring, Montreal Road grow with a social, cultural businesses in the area. will be reduced to one lane in and community mindset. Preserving parking spots, each direction between North “This is very important ensuring customers can still River Road and St. Laurent because it opens the door to reach businesses and keep- Boulevard as the main con- bigger developments and it ing loading zones clear are struction work starts. drives what we have been some of the issues the BIA is To help keep the lines of pushing for – we need condos already discussing with the communication open, the paired with affordable hous- City. City held a merchants-only ing, with a buy-in for com- However, Nathalie Carrier, information drop-in session munity use,” Carrier said. the BIA’s executive director, on May 16 at Centre Pauline- is encouraging Vanier busi- Charron. The CIP incentives are nesses to be part of the con- The City said it will keep even higher for projects that versation. a focus on ensuring busi- include space for affordable “The BIA is there to be the nesses remain accessible and housing, cultural activities or voice of businesses – please minimizing disruptions dur- social enterprises. Such proj- let me know (your) biggest ing construction, which is ects are eligible for a grant concerns,” she said. expected to wrap up in the equal to 100 per cent of their Mario Kotowski, a senior fall of 2021. municipal tax increase, up engineer with the City, said Community improvement from the regular 75 per cent. the construction preparatory The renewal of Montreal The City said the Montreal work along the Montreal Road is just one initiative – Road CIP focuses on the spe- Road corridor, which began albeit a major one – that’s cific needs of the community May 6, will focus on traffic helping to shape Vanier’s to encourage the develop- signal work starting at North future. ment of affordable housing, River Road working towards In addition to the road- cultural activities and social St. Laurent Boulevard. The work, the City also recent- enterprises and will create work is expected to take place ly announced new financial more jobs. over eight weeks. incentives to encourage land- “It’s Vanier’s time,” said Kotowski added traffic dis- owners to redevelop their Rideau-Vanier Councillor ruptions associated with the properties. Mathieu Fleury, adding this is traffic signal work will occur Under the Community the first time the City has com- Road works reminder By NEN Staff on Springfield Road between be notified in advance of the Summer means construction, Beechwood Avenue and exact dates of the closure. and two of New Edinburgh’s Rideau Terrace, with lane Good news for Springfield main roads will be dug up this reductions during rush hours. pedestrians: wider sidewalks summer as part of an ongo- For a two-week period in will be installed on the east ing project to replace aging the summer, Beechwood side of the street between watermains and sewers. Avenue will be completely Bertrand and Beechwood, Businesses will be open as closed from Springfield Road and on the west side between usual, and pedestrian access to Douglas Avenue. Vehicular Rideau Terrace and Bertrand. will be maintained. However, traffic (including cyclists The project is anticipated vehicle and bicycle access and buses) will be detoured to be completed in autumn will experience lane deduc- between Charlevoix Street to 2019. tions and detours. St. Charles Street. Affected Visit ottawa.ca for more Work is already underway businesses and residents will details.
Page 10 New Edinburgh News June 2019
Burgh Business Briefs
- Carolyn Brereton, Susan Groundwater, Jane Heintzman & David Lawrence -
Welcome to Bellefleur person through individual-
Physio ized treatment, and teach the
Early spring is prime time principles of healthy living
for strains, sprains and other and preventative medicine.
injuries among enthusiasts Dr. Colbran offers help
who bolt too swiftly out of with skin problems, hormon-
the gate onto the golf course, al issues, mental health and
the tennis court or the bike wellness, exercise perfor-
path after a winter of rela- mance and nutrition – many
tive inertia. Happily, a new concerns you might bring to a
local resource is now open conventional doctor. Patients
to address such discomforts. attend an initial 75-minute
In mid-April, Bellefleur consultation to share their
Physiotherapy opened its health concerns and explore
doors at 2 Beechwood Ave. potential solutions, which
(former home of the Ottawa might involve diet chang-
Skin Clinic), offering its ser- es, nutritional supplements,
vices to our community. exercise or other tools. Dr.
The clinic is a family-run Photo courtesy of Bellefleur Physiotherapy Colbran strives to offer each
operation, co-owned by (from left) Meghan Fish-Bellefleur, Jason Bellefleur, Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Dave Bellefleur at person an individualized
brothers Jason Bellefleur, the 2017 Ottawa’s Fastest Growing Companies reception. treatment plan that targets
President, and Dave their unique concerns, work-
Bellefleur, Vice-President treat a broad range of con- Jason and Dave are stick- staff by year’s end, and ing with someone to ensure
and Clinical Director, with ditions from sports injuries lers for their clients’ privacy to build up gradually in a good fit. After three weeks,
Jason’s wife Meghan Fish- to chronic pain, car-accident and comfort, amenities for response to the community’s a second appointment lets
Bellefleur serving as Vice- injuries, geriatric complaints which the large 1,500 square needs. According to Jason, patient and doctor explore
President Operations. Its and cases of arthritis, when foot Beechwood clinic is well Beechwood was picked as how the changes are working,
original location on St. specialized training from the adapted, with its four separate the site for the clinic’s first and adjust the plan if needed.
Joseph Boulevard in Orleans Arthritis Society of Canada treatment rooms for one-on- expansion because of its dis- Having worked in sever-
was launched in 2013, and comes into play. The staff one sessions with a physio- tinctive character as a neigh- al clinics throughout her 10
the new Beechwood outlet is team at the Orleans location therapist. bourhood of small shops and years of training, Dr. Colbran
the company’s first foray in a also includes specialists in Jason describes plans for businesses – a perfect fit with has developed a clear vision
gradual expansion. concussions, vestibular prob- the Beechwood outlet as the “boutique style” of the of what she wants to pro-
Both Dave and Jason have lems, pelvic floor rehabilita- “a slow build” towards the Bellefleur clinic. vide – building lasting and
recently been recognized for tion, jaw-related issues and Orleans model, where a size- Before deciding on a course therapeutic relationships with
their accomplishments in the pediatric care. Treatment able contingent of eight phys- of treatment at Bellefleur, her patients is at the top of
field: Dave was selected as methods cover the gamut iotherapists is now operating. prospective clients are her list. “I want to empower
Physiotherapist of the Year from manual physiotherapy At the outset, one therapist, offered a free 20–30 minute people to make positive, last-
in the 2018 Faces of Ottawa to dry needling (a highly Kerry, will be available “Discovery Session” in which ing changes,” she explains.
Awards, while Jason was the effective, acupuncture-like on Beechwood three days to describe their symptoms, Choosing the Beechwood
recipient of a Community method), and state-of-the- a week: on Mondays and pose questions, and receive area for her clinic was an
Builder Award in the Orleans art modalities such as laser, Wednesdays from 12–8 p.m., an assessment of possible easy decision, as Dr. Colbran
150 Awards of 2017, as well ultrasound, transcutaneous and on Fridays from 8 a.m.–3 treatment options. Once you already lives in the neighbour-
as winner of a 40 Under 40 electrical neural stimulation p.m. are an active client, you can hood and sees how our com-
award in 2016. (TENS), and interferential The aim is to have two book appointments online at munity is growing: “There’s
Bellefleur physiotherapists current. full-time therapists on bellefleurphysio.com. a real spark here, making it
Call 613-695-7852 or the perfect place to start a
e-mail beechwood@ new business,” she says. For
bellefleurphysio.com for example, she will be at the
more information or to Beechwood Farmers’ Market
book a first appointment. on the first Saturday of every
We warmly welcome Dave, month, where shoppers are
Jason and their team to the invited to get a free “tongue
neighbourhood and wish and pulse” assessment, drink
them well in addressing the some tea, and learn a little
aches and pains of local about what naturopathic med-
residents. JH icine can do for them.
New naturopath opens “My goal is to offer services
doors that appeal to anyone in
In April 2019, Dr. Colbran the community,” she says.
Marjerrison, N.D., began She will also organize
welcoming new patients to special events throughout
her naturopathic medical the year to introduce more
practice on Marier Avenue, people to the power of
just south of Beechwood. naturopathic medicine.
Dr. Colbran is certified by For more information or to
the Canadian College of make an appointment, visit
Naturopathic Medicine and is beechwoodnaturopathy.
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