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Ontario votes June 7: pull-out guide p. 19-21
June 2018
www.newedinburgh.ca Cyclists of all ages, including three-year-old Matilde, took part in the CCC’s annual Bike Rodeo on
May 5, which featured a group ride. See page 8 for more CCC events. Photo by Richard Guy Briggs
Rumours fly about future of properties on
south side of Beechwood Avenue
By Jane Heintzman mercial landscape, badly in being placed on site, notice
Rumors have been buzzing need of redevelopment and provided to the registered
recently of impending prop- new life. Community Associations,
erty sales along Beechwood Numerous off-the-record and a letter explaining the
Avenue. The stretch along the discussions with locals close proposal delivered to the resi-
street’s south side between to the matter strongly suggest dents living near the site.
Loyer Street (at the Quickie that change is coming, but “I’m working closely with
convenience store) and St. hard facts have been difficult Councillor [Mathieu] Fleury
Charles Street (at Monson to pin down. (in whose ward the proper-
Deluxe Cleaners) has been a “I understand that the ties lie) to ensure develop-
particular focus of specula- properties on the south ment along Beechwood is
tion. Much of the block has side (between Quickie and informed by the objectives of
been derelict for years, domi- Arturo’s) have been sold the Beechwood Community
nated by a large vacant lot and conditionally – subject to Development Plan and con-
a motley collection of run- approval of a development tributes value to our com-
down, tenantless buildings. A application,” City Councillor munity’s main street,” Tobi
number of the properties on Tobi Nussbaum wrote in an confirms.
this block are owned by the email to NEN. “If and when Quartier Vanier Business
Claude Lauzon group. When the potential owners submit Improvement Area (QVBIA)
the community movement to a development application, it Chair Mark Kaluski happens
rejuvenate Beechwood was will be a public document to own a business that occu-
launched after the 2011 fire, subject to public notification pies one of the properties in
this block was singled out as and consultation processes. question. He gives a thumbs-
an unsightly scar on the com- This will entail a large sign
summarizing the proposal Continued on page 28
Well-liked 255 MacKay concept switched
for one that breaks heritage rules
By Gail McEachern, Alliance’s (NECA’s) Heritage On May 11, Robin
Heritage and Development and Development Committee Fyfe of Routeburn Urban
The initial proposal for the supported it, and detailed Developments and Eugen
adaptive reuse of the former information about the project Mihaescu, of Robertson
manse at 255 MacKay (as was circulated to the com- Martin Architects submitted
described in NEN’s April munity at large for comment a “revised proposal” to City
issue) has been replaced by via newedinburgh.ca, the Planning in support of their
a new version as of May 11, New Edinburgh News and Application for a Heritage
2018. The first set of plans Councillor Tobi Nussbaum’s Permit. The MacKay street
(dated Feb. 23) showed a website. To date, there has facade has undergone a major
new addition attached to the been no evidence of a nega- design ‘remake’ which erases
manse which would have tive response. or alters most of the origi-
retained its primary histor- This was shaping up to be nal architectural features and
ic architectural elements. a win-win situation and one compromises the historic
The City’s heritage plan- that we, collectively, could be integrity of the manse. This
ners approved this proposal. proud of.
New Edinburgh Community So, what happened? Continued on page 7
Page 2 New Edinburgh News June 2018
Updates on diverse developments that impact our quality of life
Construction Monitoring
Committee (CCMC) is sched-
uled for June 13 at 5:30 p.m.
in the Fieldhouse at Stanley
Park. Diesel fumes, sewage
smells and incessant noise—
Cindy Parkanyi particularly at night—are the
NECA President main issues that will continue
to be brought to the table.
In recent weeks, there have
been occasions when the noise
Spring is finally here; a love- they need to make informed
level clearly exceeded the
ly season of renewal. It seems choices during the upcom-
nighttime maximum allow-
fitting to begin talking about ing elections – both provin-
able, but work was not halted.
new developments that will cial (June 7) and municipal
Councillor Tobi Nussbaum
have an impact on the quality (Oct. 28). In this edition of
is aware of this issue and
of our village life going for- NEN, you will find respons-
informed the NECA Board
ward and what we can do to es to targeted questions put
on May 15 that he is look-
ensure that it’s a positive one. to the provincial candidates
ing into a solution to ensure
Beechwood developments on pages 19-22. NECA has
that when these exceedances
also worked with neighbour-
on the horizon hoods (from the current city- torically significant elements occur, work will cease imme-
ing community associations
Many new developments are wide 50 km/hr limit). Until from the design. We are hope- diately and remain suspended
to organize an all candidates’
either in the works or com- now, anyone wishing to lower ful that design plans will be until they can determine the
meeting on May 29 at 7:30
ing soon to Beechwood (see the speed limit in their area appropriately adjusted. cause.
p.m. at Queen Julianna Hall,
Jane Heintzman’s story on had to go through a street-by- The CSST project team has
360 Springfield Rd. Park vision news
page 1). The New Edinburgh street application process that asked for feedback on the
Traffic and safety improve- was virtually impossible to Recent incidents in New notional idea of closing the
Community Alliance (rep-
ments accomplish. Things are also Edinburgh Park have high- Queen Victoria construction
resented by resident Ari
Abonyi), along with other Dufferin Road sidewalk moving forward on a traffic lighted the need to look for entrance and reducing the
Beechwood-area community extension: Our Traffic management study for New ways to ensure that all park size of the construction zone
organizations, will join forces and Safety Committee has Edinburgh examining ways users – particularly pedestri- once the work has completed
to more effectively monitor worked with the City to to reduce the flow-through ans, dogs and cyclists – are on the connector tunnels. This
these new developments. The develop plans to improve volume of traffic. Traffic able to enjoy the benefits of would require that construc-
idea is to engage as early safety along Dufferin Road counts were taken in various the lovely greenspace without tion traffic both enter and exit
as possible with new own- between Crichton Street and locations and will be used to endangering themselves or next to the Stanley Park play-
ers and developers to help the Stanley Park “curve” by determine next steps. others. This particular theme ground area. The advantage
positively influence their extending the sidewalk on will be a major topic of dis- would be that the community
the south side of Dufferin 255 MacKay cussion as part of the ongo- would have use of more of
designs to better suit the com-
Road to the multi-use path. The NECA Board was dis- ing work on the Park Vision. the park earlier; the disadvan-
munity’s needs. Some of the
An information session will appointed to learn of the Other areas of focus include tage would be the increased
key elements that would be
take place at the Fieldhouse recent—and unexpected— examining the City’s proposed traffic near a very busy area
emphasized are a) respecting
on June 4, 5-7 p.m. (drop-in modifications to the proposed re-greening plan for the park of the park. If you have views
the “mainstreet” streetscape
format). design for the old MacKay after the CSST project has on this question, please don’t
and the vision in the 2005
Lower speed limits and United Church manse reno- been completed, and look- hesitate to contact me. We
Beechwood Community
traffic volumes: At its recent vations (a.k.a. the NECTAR ing at possible flood preven- will be seeking more details
Design Plan, and b) provid-
board meeting, NECA sig- Centre). Given the seemingly tion solutions, in consultation on this proposal at the next
ing appropriately-sized and
nalled to Councillor Tobi universal approval of the ear- with the City, the National CCMC meeting.
priced spaces to encourage
Nussbaum that the communi- lier design, we are perplexed Capital Commission and If you would like to get
small-scale retail.
ty would be interested in being as to why the sudden change Rideau Valley Conservation more involved with your
Upcoming elections an early adopter in imple- to something that does not community or would like
Authority.
NECA is working to ensure menting the new provincial adhere to the tenets of the to provide input on NECA’s
our residents have access legislation for lower baseline New Edinburgh Heritage CSST update activities, please contact me
to the relevant information speed limits in neighbour- Overlay by removing his- The next Community at cparkanyi@yahoo.ca.
Your NECA Representatives 2017-2018 NECA Meetings - All Welcome
The NECA board meets nine times a year, normally on
Dave Arnold davearnold@rogers.com
the third Tuesday of each month at 8:00 p.m. No meet-
Ted Bennett Treasurer, ted.bennett808@gmail.com ings in July, August or December. During October, NECA
Roslyn Butler Secretary, 613-746-8037, butlerroslyn2@gmail.com holds its annual general meeting (AGM) and a regular
Natasha Cappon natashacappon@gmail.com board meeting.
Joe Chouinard joechouinard@aol.com Meetings will be held at the NECTAR Centre, 255
Matt DeWolfe President, Crichton Community Council, mndewolfe@yahoo.ca MacKay St. Meetings are open to all New Edinburgh
Ann Davis adavis@ucalgary.ca residents. Anyone wishing to make a presentation to the
Sean Flynn Chair of NECTAR, sflynn@gmail.com board should please contact Cindy Parkanyi in advance to
Gail McEachern Heritage & Development, gailmceachern@rogers.com arrange scheduling. Our next meetings are:
Philipp-Clemens Nowotny pcnowotny@yahoo.com Tuesday, June 19, 7:30 p.m.
Cindy Parkanyi President, NECA, 613-745-8734, cparkanyi@yahoo.ca Tuesday, September 18, 7:30 p.m.
Ex officio: Any changes to this schedule will be posted in advance on
Christina Leadlay New Edinburgh News, 613-261-0442, newednews@hotmail.com the New Edinburgh website, newedinburgh.ca.
June 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 3
Public café overlooking Rideau NEW EDINBURGH NEWS
Falls to open this summer
255 MacKay St., Ottawa, ON K1M 2B6
Publication dates: Oct. 1, Dec. 1, Feb. 1, April 1, June 1
Deadlines: Sept. 10, Nov. 10, Jan. 10, March 10, May 10
Publisher: New Edinburgh Community Alliance
Advisory Committee:
Roslyn Butler Carolyn Brereton
Jane Heintzman David Horley
Louise Imbeault Gemma Kerr
Cindy Parkanyi Dave Rostenne
Jim Watson
Managing Editor Christina Leadlay
Photo montage courtesy NCC 78 Wurtemburg
A rendering of what the Tavern on the Falls should look like when it opens in June. 613-261-0442
newednews@hotmail.com
By Jane Heintzman aim: to create a “sit down and vice-president of events at
Soon, locals and tourists alike enjoy the view” experience. 50 Sussex Inc., the events Associate Editor/ Jane Heintzman
will take in the spectacular The new Tavern on the Falls division of the RCGS, the
view of the Rideau Falls and will cater to early-birds and transition should be com- Senior Writer 613-741-0276
the wide sweep of the Ottawa night-owls alike. Morning plete by May 14, not long janeheintzman@hotmail.com
River, with the Gatineau Hills coffee service will begin at before the building opens its
in the background, while sip- 7 a.m., featuring Bridgehead doors to the general public for Advertising Manager/ Louise Imbeault
ping a local beer and munch- coffee and breakfast fare, as Doors Open Ottawa on Jun.
well as treats from new local 2. RCGS’ inaugural exhibi- Photographer 613-741-3292
ing on a gourmet hot dog.
supplier Maverick’s Donuts. tion, highlighting the polar ads@newedinburgh.ca
The new Tavern on the Falls
is coming to the patio beside Later in the day and through- expeditions of Norwegian
out the evening, the fully- explorer Roald Amundsen, is Production Manager Dave Rostenne
the new Royal Canadian
Geographical Society (RCGS) stocked bar will feature local scheduled to launch at the
beer and wine, along with a end of June and will run until Bookkeeper Nicholas Galambos
Headquarters at 50 Sussex
simple but tasty menu includ- early September. Open hours
Dr. The facility is expected to
ing gourmet hot dogs, meat- will be Wednesday through Distribution Manager Karen Harrison
be up and running in late May
ball buns, sandwiches and Sunday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m., and
or early June, and – weather karen.g.harrison@gmail.com
salads. In keeping with the admission is free.
permitting – will operate until Tavern’s casual atmosphere, Carole looks forward to
mid-October. it will be strictly counter ser- having the Tavern on the Falls Proofreaders Adrienne Blair
The new eatery is closely vice, and there will be no up and running outside her Philippa Wolff
modelled on the Tavern on the reservations. Though André office door: “It’s a wonder-
Hill (tavernonthehillottawa. was still working on the ful spot for our employees Submission Guidelines: Articles, photos and letters to the
com) in Major’s Hill Park, details when we spoke in late to have lunch or a cocktail editor may be submitted to the editor. The editor reserves
which launched last year to April, his plan is to offer live after work; it’s a great idea to
great acclaim, and recently the right to edit for length, content and legal considerations.
entertainment on Wednesday, animate the waterfront in this
reopened for the 2018 season. Saturday and Sunday eve- location,” she said. Submissions selected for publication will be published in
André Schad and his wife nings, weather permitting. The NCC’s director of both a hardcopy and an electronic version. Letters to the edi-
Chantal – owners of the The Tavern on the Falls real estate management, tor must include the writer’s name, address and phone num-
Sussex Drive boutiques is taking shape in tandem Bill Leonard, is equally
Schad and Wolf & Zed – are ber to be considered for publication.
with the RCGS’s move into pleased about the new sum-
the creators and operators of its new headquarters at 50 mer facility: “The NCC wel- The New Edinburgh News (NEN) was established as a non-
both tavern ventures. As a Sussex. The building will comes Tavern on the Falls profit community newspaper in 1976 and is published five
flagship rental client of the house the organization’s to Canada’s Confederation times a year by the New Edinburgh Community Alliance
National Capital Commission 30-plus employees, as well Boulevard. The new terrace
(NCC), on whose turf both as the staff of Canadian will allow the public to enjoy (NECA) and supported by its advertisers. The New Edinburgh
taverns as well as his shops Geographic magazine, and some of the capital’s water- News is distributed free of charge by volunteers to residents
are located, André seized the includes large public spaces ways and cultural landscapes; of New Edinburgh as well as to area schools, libraries and
chance to develop family- for special events and exhib- it offers stunning views of the local businesses. Views expressed in the NEN are those of
friendly amenities at these its. Falls where the Rideau River
two iconic Ottawa sites. His According to Carole Saad, meets the Ottawa River.” contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the
editorial staff, the publisher or the advertisers.
The New Edinburgh News is also made available online at the
New Edinburgh community website:
www.newedinburgh.ca
Printed by Winchester Print & Stationery
ISSN 0703-9042
Page 4 New Edinburgh News June 2018
CSST impact on neighbourhoods survey releases early findings
By Ruth Bankey and Marta Klepaczek, ACtION team members
The first distribution of the and Lindenlea. There were into two broad themes: across all areas of the com- and fatigue; increased anxiety
ACtION study (Assessment also some examples of small First: issues with the munity were traffic issues and worry; respiratory dis-
of CSST’s Impact On clusters (two to three houses CSST process, specifically and safety fears, in particular tress; and health impacts due
Neighbourhoods) in all responding), which may dissatisfaction with the City for children, the elderly, indi- to loss of spaces for exercise,
September 2017 was intend- reflect the need to respond and its handling of the proj- vidual adults and pets. Even recreation, social gathering
ed to gather baseline data amongst groups of neigh- ect. While most individuals respondents who did not feel and play within the commu-
to compare with subsequent bours and at specific sites recognized that the CSST personally affected or dis-
nity.
results. It has yielded some where construction noise project is vital for long-term rupted by the CSST project
As the next step, the
interesting and useful infor- and traffic is most impact- city sustainability, the way were concerned about vehic-
mation. ful. Yet this pattern is out- in which it was handled and ular safety, congestion and ACtION team will be
The majority of surveys weighed by what appears to the lack of appropriate com- increased risk. Respondents conducting the first follow-
returned came from the be a more widespread interest munity consultation and dis- noted noise and vibration up of this study at the end
areas immediately adjacent throughout the zones, there- cussion by the City was an issues and disruption of of May 2018. If you did not
to the construction site, from by suggesting a more gen- issue. Survey respondents daily activities, in particular participate in the baseline
Stanley Avenue up to MacKay eral impact rather than micro expressed concern about the in the regions from MacKay questionnaire, you can still
Street, while the area north scale impacts at various plac- lack of transparency and con- Street to the site itself. Very contribute. Please contact
of Rideau Terrace submitted es within the community. siderate communication to few people noted daily dis- us at: actionstudyottawa@
the fewest number of sur- Regardless of the proximity community members regard- ruptions in the other zones. gmail.com.
veys. It would be logical to to construction, the emerging ing the construction process Another significant concern Finally, as a response to
assume that this reflects both themes in each survey zone itself. Questions emerged was the dust and dirt in rela-
the feedback in the survey,
the level of impact and the were similar. While people about City liability, compen- tion to health, as well as the
we have created an electronic
level of interest (or perceived closer to the construction site sation and improvements to additional amount of house-
relevance) of the CSST proj- were more likely to describe consultative municipal pro- work incurred by individuals version, in addition to the
ect within these areas. their concerns about the pro- cesses. as a result of daily cumulative paper copy. On behalf of the
The concerns and griev- cess, those further away often Second: concerns for construction dust and debris. ACtION study team, our sin-
ances regarding the CSST expressed empathy or con- the well-being, and health Respondents expressed a vari- cere thanks for all the sug-
project were dispersed cern for those near the site. and safety of individuals ety of other health concerns, gestions and to those who
throughout New Edinburgh Respondents’ concerns fell and families. Most pressing including sleep disturbances participated.
Pedestrian safety improvements coming to the Burgh
paved Rideau River Eastern ing NECA President Cindy porary and flexible interven-
Pathway Parkanyi at cparkanyi@ tions such as flexible signs in
• planting of street trees and yahoo.ca or 613-745-8734, the roadway, posts separating
native vegetation behind the or by contacting the CSST bike lanes from vehicle traf-
new sidewalk project team: CSST@otta- fic, concrete planter boxes to
• construction of a gravel wa.ca, 613-580-2424 ext. narrow the road and visual
Tobi Nussbaum walkway from the Rideau 2CSST (22778). reminders such as speed dis-
River Eastern Pathway to the play boards and painted mes-
City Councillor, Ward 13 gravel pedestrian path on the
PXO on Springfield at
sages on roadways. Locations
Putman
bank of the Rideau River where these measures will
• improvements to stormwa- You will have noticed the be implemented in 2018 are
ter drainage on Dufferin via construction of a new pedes- based on areas of concern
Along with the New along Dufferin Road/Stanley regrading Dufferin and con- trian crossing (PXO) on raised by residents and com-
Edinburgh Community Avenue. structing a storm sewer, catch Springfield Road to facili- munity associations, as well
Alliance (NECA) and City The proposal includes the basins and curb tate crossing on the south as on feedback from City traf-
of Ottawa staff, I would following elements: The open house will take side of Putman Avenue. City fic services staff.
like to invite you to a con- • construction of a concrete place Jun. 4 from 5–7 p.m. staff identified this location Seasonal traffic calm-
sultation session on a pro- sidewalk at the edge of the (drop-in format) at the as one where a high volume ing interventions will be
posed construction project road on the southeast side Stanley Park Fieldhouse, 193 of pedestrians were crossing installed in stages. The first
aimed at improving pedes- of Dufferin Road, connecting Stanley Ave. without any formal crossing stage, beginning in May, is
trian safety and connectivity from Crichton Street to the At this session, you will facilities. The installation of the redeployment of locations
have the opportunity to get signage and pavement mark- where seasonal traffic calm-
background information on ings indicating that pedestri- ing measures were already
the proposed design, learn ans have the right-of-way to installed in previous years. In
more about the proposal’s cross will improve safety and June, you will begin to notice
benefits and impacts, and active transportation options. new locations for painted
provide feedback on the Vehicles must yield to pedes- messages as well as flexible
proposal. NECA representa- trians when crossing. signs and posts separating
tives and City staff will be on Seasonal traffic calming bike lanes. In the summer,
hand to discuss the proposal, Throughout the warmer new locations for concrete
answer questions and collect months over the last three planter boxes will be added.
feedback. I hope to see you years, you will have noticed Watch for planter boxes in
there as well! You can also an expanding network of sea- New Edinburgh on Dufferin,
share feedback by contact- sonal traffic calming mea- MacKay and Crichton.
sures cropping up on local We will be creating a map
that will show all the loca-
Visit The Burgh roadways. The purpose of
these measures is to reduce tions that have seen the addi-
Online! speeding on our residential tion of these lighter, quicker
and cost-efficient traffic-
roads. This year, we are again
newedinburgh.ca expanding the use of tem- calming measures.
June 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 5
Two Light Rail Transit milestones
reached another important
milestone, this time for the
second phase of our LRT
system. The Government of
Ontario committed to fund
Jim Watson $50 million of the anticipated
$80 million cost for the pro-
Mayor of Ottawa posed Stage 2 LRT O-Train
Trillium Line 3.4km exten-
sion from Earl Armstrong/
The beginning of May was Nepean. Together, we board- Bowesville Station to a new
marked by two significant ed the LRT train at Tremblay terminus station approximate-
Light Rail Transit (LRT) station and travelled into the ly 200m west of Limebank
milestones. First, we com- downtown tunnel just a few Road, in the future Riverside
pleted the Confederation Line hundred metres west of the South Town Centre commu-
12.5km rail by laying the uOttawa Station, where we nity. Photo courtesy Mayor Watson’s office
This extension will offer Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, Ontario Infrastructure Minister Bob
final piece of rail, and sec- then hammered rail clips to Chiarelli and Ottawa–Vanier MP Mona Fortier hammered rail clips
ond, we secured the funding secure the final piece of rail Riverside South residents to secure the final piece of rail into position at the uOttawa LRT
necessary to extend the Stage into position. more reliable public transit station in early May.
2 O-Train Trillium Line far- This major LRT milestone options, help reduce north-
ther south into the Riverside means that OC Transpo’s south traffic congestion and
South community. Electric Rail Operators and ensure that residents spend International Airport by 2021. Ottawa residents within five
The last piece of rail was a many other key staff members more time with their families In the east, the Confederation kilometres of fast, efficient,
historic moment for Ottawa. will get first-hand experience rather than in traffic. Line will extend to Trim Road clean and reliable rail, with
I was thrilled to be part of it, operating the entire system The Trillium Line extension by 2022. And in the west, the capability of carrying an
alongside Mona Fortier, MP from one end to the other, and is one of the three extensions the Confederation Line will estimated 24,000 riders per
for Ottawa–Vanier, and the that we are on track to open in Ottawa’s Stage 2 LRT extend to Algonquin College hour per direction during
Honourable Bob Chiarelli, the Confederation Line to the project and will be expanded and Moodie Drive by 2023. peak periods. The complete
Minister of Infrastructure public by the end of this year. to reach Limebank Station, Once completed, Stage O-Train system will span
and MPP for Ottawa West– That very same week, we with a link to the Ottawa 2 will bring 70 per cent of 64km and include 42 stations.
Summer jobs program helps make students better citizens
**** dans les comités parlemen- puisse venir vous rencontrer.
Je suis très heureuse de voir taires. J’ai tout particulière- En attendant de vous croiser,
l’arrivée de l’été! Avec la fin ment apprécié mes rencontres je vous souhaite de bien prof-
des classes, plusieurs étu- avec les commettantes et les iter de la saison estivale!
diants sont à la recherche commettants de la circon- Comme toujours, mon
Mona Fortier d’emplois pour l’été et veulent scription et c’est vraiment ce bureau de circonscription est
acquérir de l’expérience et que je préfère le plus de mon là pour vous aider avec toute
Ottawa-Vanier MP continuer leur apprentissage. mandat.
interaction avec des servic-
Plusieurs organisations et En juillet et en août, mon
entreprises dans la commu- accent sera de participer es fédéraux. Il est ouvert du
nauté ont reçu du finance- activement aux événements lundi au jeudi de 9h à 17h,
I’m so happy to see that sum- catholique Samuel-Genest on ment à travers le programme dans Ottawa-Vanier et pour et le vendredi de 9h à 16h30.
mer has arrived! With schools Apr. 29. d’Emplois d’été Canada pour soutenir la communauté. Je Communiquez avec nous au
finishing up their sessions, I have just finished my créer des emplois pour la vous invite à me faire part de 613-998-1860, ou envoyez
students in the riding will first full year at the House période estivale. vos activités communautaires un courriel à mona.fortier@
be looking to continue their of Commons with legisla- Cette année, près d’un mil- et associatives pour que je parl.gc.ca.
learning and acquire experi- tion and committee duties. I lion de dollars seront inves-
ence. Many organizations and have particularly enjoyed my tis par ce programme et 260
businesses in the community meetings with constituents, emplois seront disponibles
received funding through the which have been my favou- à Ottawa–Vanier. Les étudi-
Canada Summer Jobs pro- rite part of my new job. ants auront non seulement
gram to create jobs for the In July and August, my une chance d’acquérir de
summer months. focus will be to participate in l’expérience sur le marché du
This year close to one mil- events in Ottawa–Vanier and travail, mais aussi l’occasion
lion dollars will be invest- to support the community. I de devenir des citoyens
ed through this program to invite you to let me know informés en contribuant
fund more than 260 jobs in about your community and activement dans la commu-
Ottawa–Vanier. Not only will association activities so that nauté. Je veux aussi prendre
these students get a chance to I can come meet you. Until ce moment pour remercier
acquire valuable work experi- we meet, I hope that you will et féliciter les membres de
ence, but they will also be sup- enjoy the summer! mon Conseil jeunesse qui ont
ported to become informed As always, my constituency présenté leurs propositions
citizens that contribute to their office is there to help you de politiques que nous avons
neighbourhood. Speaking with any interactions with élaborées au cours de l’année
of that, I would also like to federal services. It is open lors des Olympiades Collège
thank and congratulate my Monday to Thursday from 9 catholique Samuel-Genest le
Youth Council, who show- a.m.–5 p.m., and Friday from 29 avril.
cased some of the issues and 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Give us a Je viens de faire ma pre-
policy proposals we created call at 613-998-1860 or send mière année à la Chambre des
throughout the year during an email to mona.fortier@ communes en réalisant mes
Les Olympiades at Collège parl.gc.ca. responsabilités législatives et
Page 6 New Edinburgh News June 2018
News you may have missed
By Jane Heintzman and and Christina Leadlay report, the beleaguered Prime
Ministerial residence at 24
Sussex Drive – now in the
throes of a massive overhaul
with an uncertain future –
isn’t entirely dormant after
all. For the past two years,
the kitchen at 24 Sussex has
been up and running, serv-
ing as action central for the
Trudeaus’ personal chef Che
Chartrand and his staff. The
family’s meals are prepared
Photo courtesy Tobi Nussbaum’s office
in the 24 Sussex kitchen
Welcome to new commu- for reasons long forgotten. and then ferried across the
nity police officer Now that it’s been inspect- street to Rideau Cottage in
the grounds of Rideau Hall,
Our area recently wel- ed and refurbished, Ottawa
where the Trudeaus have
comed a new Community Markets executive director
been living since the Prime
Police Officer. Cst. Vianney Jeff Darwin plans to have it
Minister took office in 2015.
Calixte (pictured above, left, ring daily at 9 a.m. “I want
Neither the Prime Minister’s
with Tobi Nussbaum) offi- everyone to ring it,” he told Office nor the National
cially took over from Cst. CBC Ottawa. “Check with Capital Commission would
Jonathan Kenny on Mar. 12. the front counter, tell us you comment on the condition of
Having grown up in Vanier want to ring it, what day you the Rideau Cottage kitchen,
and Orleans (where he cur- can come back, and you’ll but it was reported that the
rently lives with his family), ring the bell and sign our new large institutional kitchen at
Cst. Calixte has been with the register.” 24 Sussex is fully function-
Ottawa Police Service for the Nobody home at Rideau al, and perhaps better suited
past 21 years. “Most of that Hall? to the task of provisioning
time I spent it on patrol in the the prime ministerial dinner
Lowertown, downtown and Prime Minister Justin
Trudeau isn’t the only table.
Vanier areas,” he says in an
email to NEN. “I also have Canadian dignitary displaced Arturo’s owner to run for
experience in covert opera- from his official residence. city council?
tions, spending time working As Ottawa Citizen colum-
in the Street Crime Unit. The nist Kelly Egan discovered
last four years I spent it on in May, Governor General
the Demo/Beat Squad.” You Julie Payette has also been
might have met Cst. Calixte in temporary accommoda-
at the May 5 Bike Rodeo. tion since her installation in
Cst. Calixte is looking for- early October. The Governor
ward to his five-year term as General’s Office confirmed
our liaison officer, and we that Her Excellency and her
warmly welcome him to our teenage son Laurier have not
neighbourhood. To contact yet moved into the vice-regal
Cst. Calixte, please call 613- apartments on the second Photo by Louise Imbeault
236-1222 x 5823 or email floor of the Monck Wing at
him at CalixteV@ottawapo- Rideau Hall, owing to ongo- Le Droit newspaper reported
lice.ca. ing renovations that report- Apr. 5 that Beechwood res-
edly began in September. The taurateur Richard Primeau
Market bell has Burgh $1.7 million project entails a (above) is considering a
connection series of “life cycle improve- run for city council. Denis
On May 1, the bell in the ments,” including upgrades Gratton reported in his regu-
ByWard Market building to heating, ventilation and lar column that Richard, who
rang once again, announcing air conditioning, lighting lives in Gatineau, is eligible to
that the market is open for the changes, touch-ups to décor run for Ottawa City Council
season. The 141-year-old bell and furnishings, and installa- as he owns two businesses
has a dramatic and mysteri- tion of a “universally acces- here: Arturo’s and Burgers on
ous past, according to CBC sible” washroom. Neither the Beechwood. While the burger
Ottawa: “In 1926 the mar- GG’s office nor the National joint is in Tobi Nussbaum’s
ket building was destroyed Capital Commission would ward, Arturo’s is on Mathieu
in a fire, but the bell was sal- reveal Payette’s temporary Fleury’s side of the road,
vaged and housed for many digs, citing security con- and that’s where Richard
years in a church at the cor- cerns, but Egan speculated wants to run. He tells Denis
ner of Crichton and Charles that the government’s Official in the French-language article
streets in New Edinburgh. In Guest House at 7 Rideau Gate that he’s not satisfied with
the 1970s the then Mormon seems the likeliest candidate. Fleury’s work and that he
church was sold to Brian The renovations have not would run for a single term,
Northgrave, who donated affected Rideau Hall’s cere- with the main goal of improv-
the bell to the City of Ottawa monial areas, which are open ing Vanier. Richard previ-
in 1976.” for business as usual. ously owned a newsstand on
The bell was returned to Beechwood, and says he has
the ByWard Market building Meals on wheels at Rideau a lot of support from residents
and rang daily until the early Cottage to make the move to munici-
1990s, when it was stopped According to a recent CBC pal politics.
June 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 7
NECA won’t support new design that ignores heritage rules
Renderings by Robertson Martin Architects
The community embraced the first design for a renewed 255 MacKay (left), but in early May the architect and developer submitted a second draft (right), which NECA
cannot support due to major changes to the facade that break provincial heritage rules.
Continued from page 1 lined in the previous para- of the house and spreading phrase for the developer and proposal in its present form.
latest proposal is an outra- graph. Significant defining out the steps on either side. his architect who would like There is no justification for
geous insult to both provin- features have been jettisoned, This will totally change the the city’s heritage planners ignoring our heritage protec-
cial policy guidelines regard- including: visual relationship between to go along with their newest tive mechanisms. We encour-
ing the protection of built • the peaked roofs over the the house and the landscape vision for the venerable prop- age the heritage planners
heritage resources, and to front porch entrances as seen from the street. erty at 255 MacKay. to respond with one simple
New Edinburgh’s Heritage • the original front door, The change most damaging NECA does not support this word: No.
Conservation Plan. which had one window occu- to the facade is the addition
The New Edinburgh pying the upper one-third of the second-level balcony
Heritage Conservation Plan of the door. This has been introducing a new visually
for our Heritage Conservation
replaced with a large glass powerful horizontal ele-
District is unambiguous in
pane topped by a transom ment that has no place here.
its directive for contributing
window In concert with this is the
buildings within the district:
• the two individual gabled removal of the two front win-
“Additions shall NOT result
in the removal or obstruction dormer windows on the dows on the second level to
of heritage attributes of the third level. These have been accommodate two new doors
building or the HCD.” It is merged into one large ‘shed which will access the bal-
also specific about the treat- dormer’ cony. “Additions shall NOT
ment of doors and entrances: • the current number of result in the REMOVAL OR
“(1) Significant front entranc- stairs leading up to the porch- OBSTRUCTION of heritage
es SHALL BE PRESERVED es. These have been reduced attributes of the building…”
[emphasis mine], (2) Existing by raising the grade in front seems to be a meaningless
historic doors and hardware
SHOULD BE RETAINED
AND REPAIRED. Where
replacement is required,
replacement doors WILL
REPLICATE the histor-
ic door as closely as pos-
sible. (3) THE PATTERN
AND ARRANGEMENT OF
THE ENTRANCE WILL
BE RETAINED, including
doors, sidelights, and transom
windows.” Dormer windows
are addressed: “New dormer
windows should be located
in a manner that DOES NOT
AFFECT THE HERITAGE
CHARACTER of the build-
ing or streetscape.”
What we have before us
now is a proposal that clearly
ignores all the directives out-
Page 8 New Edinburgh News June 2018
CCC marks 25 years with successful spring events
By Matt DeWolfe, to your community, please
CCC Chair join us at the CCC Annual
Spring has sprung in New General Meeting on Jun. 4
Edinburgh, and with the at 7:30 p.m., or email us at
return of the leaves and nefieldhouse@gmail.com.
blossoms, the Fieldhouse Event-wise, May is the bus-
and playground are bustling iest month on our calendar
with activity. May 8 marked with the Bike Rodeo, Plant
the 20th anniversary of the Sale and Marathon Cheering Sunny weather greeted flower lovers at the May 12 Plant Sale. Photo by Justin Swan
Fieldhouse, and in June the Station and Community
Crichton Community Council Barbecue.
(CCC), the volunteer organi- The annual Bike Rodeo on year’s event also included a to making this event a neigh- ments.
zation that manages the field- May 5 fell on one of the successful bicycle consign- bourhood tradition. Richard Sunny weather also greet-
house, turns 25 years old! first truly beautifully spring ment sale raising funds for Guy Briggs shared some ed flower enthusiasts at the
In addition to managing the days. Stanley Avenue was the CCC. We look forward of his amazing collection annual Plant Sale on May 12.
Fieldhouse, the CCC hosts busy with cyclists of all ages to offering this again next of human-powered wheeled This event is the CCC’s main
community events through- and their metal steeds, gath- spring, especially for families vehicles, not to mention the fundraiser and requires doz-
out the year. We invite new ering to celebrate the joy of interested in selling outgrown trailer rides. Our Community ens of volunteer hours. This
people to join the CCC, with cycling. bicycles to others looking for Police Officer, Cst. Vianney year’s sale featured annu-
many opportunities ranging The bicycle safety course, gently used bikes for budding Calixte helped keep partici- als and herbs from Francine
from executive roles (meet- provided by the Ottawa cyclists pants safe during the group and Louis Charbonneau
ings once a month during the Safety Council, reviewed The Bike Rodeo could ride on local streets. OC from Jardin des Pensées
school year), to volunteer- bicycle hand signals and not have succeeded with- Transpo brought a bus to in Saint-Eustache, Que. and
ing at occasional events. If other rules of the road with out Joana Chelo and Adam Stanley Avenue to demon- organic vegetables provided
you have some time to give dozens of children. This Hortop and their dedication strate the “Rack & Roll” sys- by Richard and Charlotte at
tem. Jonathan Palframan Ferme Lève-Tôt in Low,
from Mobivélo performed Que. A big thank-you to our
a seemingly endless stream volunteer brigade: Caroline,
of free bike adjustments, Chris, Denise, Finn, Grace,
and the Rideau-Rockcliffe Hannah, Harmony, Hope,
Community Resource Jerry, Joana, Julia, Julien,
Centre provided refresh- Mary, Martina, Maya, Neil,
June 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 9
(from left) Sylvain and Julien Bélanger, Mary Grainger, Paula Pincombe, Roxie Clark (in hat), Pascal Dubuc and Jerry Turchyn helped make the May 5 Plant Sale a big
success. Photo by Sachiko Shiota
Olivier, Paula, Roxie and toys in good shape for every- unteers – times may vary.
Sylvain. We appreciate their one by returning them to box As well, the Fieldhouse will
help from dawn to dinnertime. at day’s end. offer a drop-in morning
Thanks also to Kevin at The With the re-opening of the children’s playgroup hosted
Royal Oak on Crichton Street playground, we are once by the Rideau Rockcliffe
for the banner space. Finally, again pleased to be able to Community Resource Centre
a special appreciation to hire a summer student as on Thursdays from 9:30–
Mary Grainger who has led Fieldhouse Manager, thanks 11:30 a.m.
this annual event for 20 years, to a Canada Summer Jobs
the first two being fundraisers Now that rink season is
grant from Service Canada. over, the Fieldhouse is again
for the Lighthouse program This successful candidate
of the Crichton Elementary available to rent throughout the
will manage the Fieldhouse week. Rental fees are $30 per
School. Mary’s enthusiasm and co-ordinate drop-in
and expertise have ensured hour, for a minimum of three
family activities throughout
that this event is an annual hours. Not-for-profit groups
July and August. High-school
success. We will miss her students 15 years of age or offering free, community-
cheerful leadership as she older are invited to apply for oriented events to the public
passes the apron to other vol- Photos by Louise Imbeault the position by contacting may book the Fieldhouse at
unteers for future Plant Sales. Tweaks to the renewed playground’s final layout are coming soon. no charge. For more details
nefieldhouse@gmail.com.
Thank you, Mary! on renting the Fieldhouse,
We encourage applications
The last of the May events 11:30 a.m. busy this spring. The CCC visit newedinburgh.ca/
is the Marathon Cheering from members of visible
Looking ahead to summer, is finalizing discussions with fieldhousereservations or
Station and Community the next CCC event will be City staff to make some minority communities.
During the spring, the CCC head straight to our new
Barbecue on May 27. Come a community movie night in tweaks to arrive at the final
aims to keep the Fieldhouse online tool to make your
out early to help spur on the early August on the lawn out- layout. The playground – or
runners as they near the last side at the Fieldhouse. This portions of it– may be closed restrooms open during the reservations: fieldhouse.
portion of their 42.2km trek event will be a partnership for a few days this spring day thanks to help from vol- skedda.com/booking.
and help us compete for the with the Rideau-Rockcliffe for this work. Have you seen
Best Cheering Station award. Community Resource Centre the large yellow toy box at The Crichton Community Council is
We will serve coffee and and will feature a recently- the playground? Thanks to currently accepting applications for the
refreshments in the morning, released family film. Visit Value Village on Bank Street position of
and the CCC will host a com- newedinburgh.ca for details. for donating these as part of
munity barbecue with chil- The new playground at its community outreach pro-
dren’s activities beginning at Stanley Park has been very gram. Please help keep these Fieldhouse Manager
This is a part-time seasonal position (approximately six
weeks, 33.5 hours per week) for July and August. The
Fieldhouse Manager will oversee the facilities at the
Stanley Park Fieldhouse, as well as plan and implement
community events and weekly children’s activities.
Successful applicants must be:
• enrolled in high school (aged 15+)
• independent and reliable
• comfortable working with children
• creative and proactive
For further information or to submit an application,
please email nefieldhouse@gmail.com. The application
deadline is Jun. 11.
This job is generously funded by the Canada Summer Jobs
Program. Members of equity-seeking communities are
encouraged to apply.
Page 10 New Edinburgh News June 2018
Burgh Business Briefs - Jane Heintzman and Carolyn Brereton -
Street, which opened in 2013,
has become a hub for cof-
fee aficionados from 7 a.m.–
7 p.m., Monday through
Saturday. A second opera-
tion, dubbed The Ministry
of Coffee and Social
Affairs, was later launched
on Wellington Street West
in Hintonburg. In keeping
with that neighbourhood’s
hip vibe, the basic coffee
shop model was expanded to
include wine and beer service,
a fully-stocked whiskey bar, a
small-plates evening menu,
and extended hours from 7
a.m. to midnight, Monday
through Friday.
Screncapture from theministryofcoffee on Instagram Alex reports that at the out-
The Ministry of Coffee’s Instagram shows a vintage map, announc- set, the new Beechwood loca-
ing their imminent arrival to our area. tion will stick to the Elgin
Street model: “no alcohol, at
Ministry of Coffee to take the business is to offer high- least to start, but we’ll revisit
over former Da Bombe quality coffees from the finest offering a few beers and wine
Beechwood’s status as one roasters throughout Canada, sometime down the road.” Photo by Louise Imbeault
of the city’s caffeine hotspots the United States and even The exact hours of operation Ola Cocina’s Donna Chevrier is taking over the space next door to
is about to be given a fur- Germany. According to Alex, are as yet undecided, but it’s the taqueria for a take-out food shop.
ther boost. The Ministry of both filter and espresso cof- likely that doors will be open
Coffee, a popular Ottawa fees are rotated on a regular from 7 a.m. to at least 8 p.m. community feel, and love of Rounding out the Ola Cocina
establishment with two loca- basis to give coffee lovers “an or 9 p.m., with outdoor patio independent businesses is menu are such traditional
tions (on Elgin Street and opportunity to try new things, seating in operation through something we love.” Amen to favourites as salsa and guaca-
in Hintonburg), is about to and to learn more about how the summer. that! JH. mole, quesadillas, nacho plat-
launch a third café here in coffee can be like wine, in When asked why Ola Cocina opening take- ters, salads and homemade
our neighbourhood at 18 the sense that different…ter- Beechwood was chosen for out next door ice creams.
Beechwood Ave., the for- roirs have an impact on fla- the café’s third location, Alex For all her impressive
In the four years opening its success in this lively local
mer home of long-running vours.” To complement your was unequivocal: “We chose
doors at 62 Barrette St., Ola business, Donna has had a
Da Bombe. Subject to the brew, the café serves freshly Beechwood because we love
Cocina Taqueria, Donna constant struggle with one
usual variables associated baked croissants, muffins, the neighbourhood, how it’s
Chevrier’s cozy little eat- notable constraint: space,
with construction schedules sandwiches and pastries, all changing and the people who
ery, has become a destina- or lack thereof. The modest
and City permit applications, made in-house along with the live there. Some of our staff
tion for lovers of Mexican shop, cooking area and patio
co-owner Alex Dhavernas vanilla, chocolate and chai already live in the area, and
cuisine, from all parts of the can be full to overflowing
is optimistic that the coffee syrups used in coffee-based one of the owners worked
city and beyond. And in fact,
shop will be up and running drinks. there previously for many on your next visit, you could on some occasions, and with
in June. The Ministry of Coffee’s years,” he said. “It’s a small the arrival of warm weather,
The overall concept behind flagship business on Elgin village in a bigger city; the find yourself elbow to elbow the pressure on Ola Cocina’s
with Prime Minister Justin facilities will no doubt ramp
Trudeau and his family, who up over the summer.
have been keen patrons of Relief is on the way, how-
this popular little spot. ever. Within the next few
Donna’s signature tacos, weeks (City regulations per-
billed on her website as “the mitting), Donna will launch
most fun, colourful and cre- Ola Comida Tienda (from
ative tacos you’ve ever had,” the Spanish meaning ‘Food
have become a staple in many Store’) right next door to Ola
households, and her take- Cocina. The new space will
home taco platters are a cen- be a retail operation, staffed
terpiece at parties and gather- by Donna’s existing team at
ings throughout the ‘hood.June 2018 www.newedinburgh.ca Page 11 Ola Cocina, and offering pre- pared foods to go, includ- ing – but not exclusively – Ola Cocina’s Mexican menu. Donna wants to avoid “pigeonholing” Ola Comida’s merchandise as Mexican fare, stressing there will be varia- tions on that theme, along with soups and her ever-pop- ular homemade ice creams. And the big bonus of the new business next door will be to liberate space for 10 addition- al seats inside the restaurant at Ola Cocina. JH. Allergy pilot project com- ing to Gastropub Harriet Clunie, head chef and owner of the Beechwood Gastropub, has no regrets about her decision last year to buy the restaurant. She does, however, consider it the hard- est thing she’s ever done in Photo by Carolyn Brereton her life. Despite her consid- Beechwood Gastropub owner and head chef Harriet Clunie is plan- erable experience as a chef, ning a food allergy pilot project in July. it’s very different “being in the driver’s seat,” she says. enjoy Whalesbone oysters, separately, using exclusive Fortunately, Harriet has the cocktails and house wine at cookware, in order to ensure support of her managing special prices. the complete absence of the partner, Michelle Comeau, Outside the kitchen, there trigger food. This preparation and her many friends in the are some changes being made would take an additional 20 restaurant business are also to the restaurant’s decor. minutes. providing guidance. The best There will be some additional Harriet already displays her advice she has received has art going up on the walls, sensitivity to common dietary been to “get out of the kitch- including a large painting by restrictions by making accom- en.” This might seem odd friend and local artist Daniel modations in the way she for a chef, but as owner, it’s Wakeman. cooks. For example, she uses important not to develop tun- Harriet has a new initia- oil in preparing the mush- nel vision by concentrating tive planned for July when room melt, adding butter only exclusively on the food. she hopes to introduce an at the end. So, it’s easy to Harriet’s skill in the kitchen “allergy pilot project.” An omit the butter entirely for the shines through. Her menu allergy sufferer herself since consumer with dairy restric- focuses on local and season- childhood, she has long felt tions. With the pilot project, al fare. The small-plate and the need for better commu- she is hoping to develop a large-plate options are popu- nication between customer code of practice that will help lar with diners as they accom- and kitchen. She is looking bridge the communication modate both customer appe- to work with a local non- gap between customer and tites and budgets. As a chef, governmental organization to kitchen and enhance the din- Harriet is always seeking to help identify allergy sufferers ing experience for everybody. find the balance between her willing to participate in the We wish Harriet and her team creativity, experimenting with pilot. For the project, Harriet every success with this excit- new dishes, and the diner’s plans to use a 1-2-3 con- ing and challenging new ini- wish for predictable favou- tinuum of customer prefer- tiative! rites. Gastropub regulars will ences, from ‘dislike’ through We also extend our congrat- be happy to know that the to ‘severe allergic reaction’ ulations to Harriet on being steak and frites, lunchtime’s to certain foods. A customer selected for this year’s Gold mushroom melt and the burg- who dislikes a certain food Medal Plates Ottawa com- er are fixtures. As well, there could specify level one and petition in October. She will is plenty of variety with dif- the kitchen would take pains be competing with nine other ferent daily specials for the not to include it, but for the outstanding chefs for the lunch, dinner and brunch customer with a severe aller- Gold Medal and the chance to menus, such as Monday gy, a level three, the kitchen Fundays, where patrons can would prepare the dish totally Continued on page 12
Page 12 New Edinburgh News June 2018
Continued from page 11 night, a concept Kevin first There are no reservations,
represent the National Capital encountered at a Glow Fair and as pressure on outdoor
Region at the Canadian event on Bank Street. Three seating can be significant on
Culinary Championships. DJs come equipped with three warm evenings, come early
CB. different of sets of music, and and stay late!
for a $10 fee, participants are Visit royaloakpubs.com/
Clinic coming to the given individual headphones. oneup or call 613-680-1130.
Kavanaugh To make their selection from Just before press time in late
The remaining commercial the trio of musical offerings, May, we learned that Kevin is
space on the ground floor dancers press colour-coded unwell, and has been admit-
of The Kavanaugh, 222 buttons (blue, green and red) ted to hospital. We wish him
Beechwood Ave., has at last designating each set. The well for a full and speedy
been leased. To date, the music is only heard through recovery. JH.
new business has declined to the headphones (hence the From small renos to ‘safe
reveal its identity or to release “Silent” moniker…. silent spaces’
any details, but we under- for the rest of the patrons!),
stand from Domicile that an and the participants literal- After more than 60 years in
independent pharmacy and ly dance to their own beats, business in the Ottawa area,
medical clinic are slated to linking up with others who Oakwood Design Build has
open later this summer or may be grooving to entirely blossomed to become the
in early fall at the corner of different background sounds city’s largest renovator, with
Beechwood and Marquette. and rhythms. more than 540 renovation
Stay tuned for full details in While One Up Beechwood and addition projects on the
our October 2018 edition. is closed to the general pub- go during the past year. As
The new clinic and
Photo by Louise Imbeault
lic on Sunday, Monday and well as large-scale renova-
Kevin Reteff, manager of One Up Beechwood. tions, Oakwood’s core ser-
pharmacy will join the two Tuesday, it welcomes size-
incumbents, Sutherland able groups for private par- vices include:
the general public and offers During the rest of the week, • a Handyman PRO service
Restaurant (facebook.com/ entertainment for music lov- the evening lineup includes ties and receptions during this
sutherlandrestaurant) and period, and already has a hat- to deal with small projects
ers, dance enthusiasts, and live jazz every Thursday from like painting, deck repairs or
Epic Fitness and Lifestyle those who simply take plea- 6–10 p.m., and live music ful of reservations on its sum-
(epicfitnessottawa.com) to mer agenda. cabinet installation
sure in watching the action on Friday evenings, featuring • custom home building,
make it a full house in the while savouring a gourmet an assortment of artists from According to Kevin, the
commercial portion of The cocktail pub is a popular specializing in high quality
cocktail. Wednesdays at One guitarists to crooners. Kevin medium- to high-end housing
Kavanaugh. JH. Up have become well known is always on the lookout for venue for wedding recep-
tions (he estimates at least • investment properties and
One Up marks one year locally as Salsa nights. local talent for One Up’s • large commercial projects,
From 7–8 p.m., participants Friday evening gig. Visit the 15 took place there in its
One Up Beechwood, our in which Oakwood teams up
are offered a free salsa les- One Up Facebook page to see first year), retirement parties
neighbourhood’s funky little with TCL, the largest con-
son, and then from 8 p.m. who’s on the bill as the sum- and all manner of group cel-
cocktail pub above the Royal struction company in Canada.
to midnight, the dance floor mer unfolds. On Saturdays, ebrations. One Up provides
Oak at 1 Beechwood Ave., Since 1956, Oakwood
is packed as partiers show live jazz is featured from catering and generous food
celebrated its first anniversa- has remained a Liptak fam-
their stuff. Manager Kevin 6–10 p.m., followed by a platters, and the well-stocked
ry this past April, and will be ily business. The company’s
Reteff stresses there’s abso- tropical music dance party cocktail bar is at the disposal
going strong throughout the current President and CEO,
lutely no obligation to join from 10:30 p.m. to midnight. of the private renters. During
summer with a busy schedule John Liptak, is the son of the
in the dance. Regular diners Who said there was no night- the warm weather, the large
of evening entertainment. original founder (also John
are welcome to relax with life on Beechwood?! sliding windows overlooking
During the evenings from Liptak) and still lives on the
their meal and just take in the About once a month, One the river can be opened wide
Wednesday through Saturday, family farm property where
spectacle. Up hosts a “Silent Disco” to create an airy, outdoor
One Up Beechwood is open to his father launched the busi-
atmosphere.
Downstairs at the Royal ness.
Oak, the summer patio is John’s daughter, Patricia
going strong, catering to local Liptak-Satov, a graduate of
night-owls with late evening law and business administra-
hours from 11 p.m.–2 a.m. tion, now serves as Oakwood’s
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