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The voice of the community for more than 70 years • March-April, 2020 • Vol. 71, No. 4
Skating Party: a BYO success!
By Eugenie Waters
Ottawa Reduces
Just one little garbage bag of landfill-destined waste
was generated at the Skating Party and Chili Cook-
off! Ottawa Reduces worked together with the Manor
Park Community Council (MPCC) to help make this
year’s Skating Party ultra low-waste. A number of
small changes made a big impact!
Residents were invited to B.Y.O (Bring Your
Own) dishes. The MPCC provided reusable drink-
ing glasses at the water refill station. Fully
compostable and green-bin friendly food
containers were used for chili and hot
dogs. No "compostable" or "biode-
gradable" plastics! Ottawa Reduc-
es provided over 100 spoons from
their reusable dishware loaner
kit. And, working with MPCC
staff, waste stations were moni-
tored to help everyone get their
waste into the right bin!
It is such a victory to have
a well-attended, fun and magi-
cal event, while minimizing waste
and single-use plastics. Congratula-
tions Manor Park!
Ottawa Reduces is a new community
initiative that encourages local businesses and indi-
viduals to practice waste reduction together. Their
primary focus is to identify local businesses that
welcome customers to shop with reusable bags and
containers. Participating businesses are identified
with the Ottawa Reduces logo and are directly pro-
moted to individuals keen to reduce their own envi-
ronmental impact using social media (Instagram: @
reduitottawareduces and Facebook: Ottawa Reduces
/ Ottawa Réduit).
The group is raising awareness and engagement
around plastic pollution, and is demonstrating what
ordinary people can do about it!
Ottawa Reduces has been leading Zero Waste
workshops (most recently to a sold-out audience at
The Ottawa Tool Library) and has welcomed over 30 (Almost) zero-waste created during the Skating Party
new volunteers since the start of 2020. Watch for the thanks to composting, recycling and reusing.
Ottawa Reduces logo at local businesses in and around Above: Shahana Sharmin (MPCC), Stephanie Sears
Manor Park and try shopping zero-waste style! (MPCC Arts Supervisor). Left: Stephanie Sears,
Eugenie Waters and Marie-Eve Bérubé help lead Eugenie Waters (Ottawa Reduces), Josh Cassidy (MPCC
the Ottawa Reduces initiative and are residents of Sports Supervisor).
Manor Park.
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The quintessential Canadian experience
right in our community backyard
By Sharleen Tattersfield play structures and traditional French Canadian,
First Nation and urban music performances.
Thoughts of spring were in the air as volunteers
pitched in to help the Vanier Museopark get Getting involved
ready in February for the running of the sap in Why not join in the fun and volunteer to collect
the nearby Richelieu-Vanier woods. The weather sap, assist with sugaring-off, serve in the Sugar
cooperated and the sun shone – but brrr, it was Shack or prepare taffy-on-snow. Simply reg-
cold! ister by filling in the volunteer form available
With measuring tapes, drills, taps and metal at: https://museoparc.ca/become-a-volunteer/. In the cold weather, families find warmth next to the outdoor fire pit.
buckets in-hand, some 50 keen volunteers, (stu- For more information or sugar shack reserva-
dents, new arrivals to Canada and even families tions contact the Museopark at 613-842-9871 or
with young children) took part in the time-hon- email: info@museoparc.ca.
oured method of tapping maple trees. For those
experiencing their first Canadian winter, this was
an amazing and thoroughly enjoyable experi-
ence!
Trees were measured with coloured tapes
before holes were drilled (identifying trees that
could accommodate 1, 2 or up to 3 taps); plastic
taps were gently hammered in and metal pails
with lids were finally hung. Such was the en-
thusiasm, that more than 500 taps were inserted.
Volunteers enjoyed a complimentary traditional
pancake breakfast served in the Sugar Shack –
the only functional sugar shack in the world that
is situated in the heart of a city! Hats off to the many volunteers who
braved brisk, cold weather.
Family days at Sugar Festival weekend:
April 4–5
This year marks the 36th annual edition of the
Vanier Sugar Festival. Admission to the Riche-
lieu-Vanier Community Centre grounds and the
adjacent Richelieu-Vanier woods (just off Pères
Blancs Ave. in Vanier) is free with street parking
available nearby.
Highlighting the week-long 2020 Sugar Fes- Getting into the action were Lucille
tival is the April 4-5 weekend with its family- Collard, (newly elected MPP for
themed weekend activities: taffy tastings at the A young volunteer from the next generation of tree tap- Ottawa-Vanier), the Hon. Mona Fortier,
Sugar Shack; sleigh rides; sled dogs; a petting pers gets hands-on instruction from Mario of the Vanier It was a family effort tackling the first MP for Ottawa-Vanier, and Mathieu
zoo; lumberjack competitions; crafts, inflatable Museopark at the Sugar Shack. Photos: Marie-Frédérique Caron step of drilling the hole in the tree. Fleury, Rideau-Vanier City Councillor.
March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 3
ORC Junior Rowers Finish on Podium at
Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships
Mississauga, ON – On Sunday, February 9, junior
rowers from the Ottawa Rowing Club competed
at the Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships
in Mississauga, ON. The CIRC is a major com-
petition in the rowing off-season where athletes
race a 1,000m or 2,000m distance on rowing ma-
chines. ORC was well represented by our junior
crew, finishing the weekend with 5 trips to the
podium - 3 gold and 2 silver:
1. Gold – in U19 Women 2000m – Rachel We- Others notable finishes
ber - 1st out of 55 with a time of 7:21.1 included:
2. Gold – in Club 4 Women 1000m – Rachel – U17 Junior Women 2000m - Madeleine
Weber, Madeleine Lauriault, Lauren Blume, Lauriault – 5th in a field of 59 with a time of
Zella James with a time of 3:44 7:45.8
3. Gold – in Club 4 Men 1000m – David John- – Junior Women, Novice 1000m – Maia
son, Erik Watkins, Matthew Lokhonia, Aid- Hembruff and Dahlia Rostom – 5th and 6th
an Hembruff with a time of 3:16 in a field of 30 with a time of 3:50.4 and
4. Silver – in Lightweight U17 Men - Matthew 3:52.2, respectively.
Lokhonia – Field of 38 with a time of 6:52.7
5. Silver – in U19 Men – Aidan Hembruff - For more information:
Field of 31 – 2nd by one-tenth of a second Melissa McKenzie, Executive Director
with a time of 6:19.3 melissa@ottawarowingclub.com
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Identify & cover community events, manage the production team,
recruit and manage writers, build ties within the community.
Compensation to be negotiated.
Preference will be given to Manor Park residents.
Send resumé to editor@manorparkchronicle.com
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ISSN: 1188-2271
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March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 5
FROM THE DESK OF: a million people, it will be im-
portant to ensure that the City’s
Currently, the City is re-
writing its Official Plan, where
growth remains sustainable. it will locate its major infra-
Ottawa has traditionally structure, what policies it will
been a “low-storey” intensified put in place to support econom-
municipality, however many ic growth, and guide the devel-
neighbourhoods including opment and evolution of com-
Manor Park, are being, or will munities. The new Plan will
be, confronted with questions provide a blueprint for the City
of whether the rate and density until the year 2046, when Otta-
of intensification in their com- wa and the wider region will be
munities is complementary. projected to reach a population
Such lines of inquiry under our of two to three million people.
RAWLSON KING land-use process must deal with Preliminary policy directions
Councillor – Ward 13 the “planning merits” of zon- approved by Council for the
Rideau-Rockcliffe ing and planning applications, Official Plan include achieving
which typically focus on errors more growth through intensifi-
The responsibility for long- in an application, urban design cation than by greenfield devel-
term planning in Ontario is enhancements, or infrastructure opment. The policy directions
shared between the province deficiencies. Emotional argu- also include improving sophis-
and municipalities. The prov- ments that simply challenge the tication in urban and communi-
ince sets the ground rules and ty design, along with ensuring
directions for land-use plan- that trips made in Ottawa are by
ning through the Planning Act Many neighbour- sustainable transportation. The
and the Provincial Policy State- hoods including future of planning will be de-
ment (PPS). Municipalities and pendent on the City’s new Of-
planning boards, such as com-
Manor Park, are ficial Plan, so it is critical that
mittees of adjustment, imple- being, or will be, con- residents participate during the
ment the province’s land-use fronted with ques- ongoing consultation process.
planning policy framework. The City is currently re-
Municipalities prepare official tions of whether the viewing R4 zoning. Ottawa’s
plans and make land-use plan- rate and density of R4 zones, many of which are
ning decisions to achieve their concentrated in Rideau-Rock-
communities’ economic, social
intensification in cliffe, allow for the develop-
and environmental objectives, their communities is ment of low-rise walk-up apart-
while implementing the provin- complementary. ments and stacked dwellings.
cial policy direction. Municipal Intensification is acknowledged
decisions must be “consistent to cause much consternation
with” the PPS by law, mean- appropriateness of intensifica- in neighbourhoods. The goal
ing they must achieve the prov- tion under our planning system of the R4 review is to ensure
ince’s policy direction. are inconsistent with our pro- that new low-rise multiple-unit
Often, I hear the belief vincial policy direction and are buildings in established com-
from residents that the City not credible arguments in front munities fit with their urban
alone is driving intensification of planning boards. context, while still providing
to expand its tax revenue. The Questions of concern that the opportunity for a gradual
reality is that the PPS requires are credible include whether increase in density, meaningful
municipalities to make land developments will negatively greenspace and housing choic-
available for intensification and impact water or sewage infra- es in established inner-urban
redevelopment. Intensification structure, traffic gridlock, park- neighbourhoods. The review
is therefore mandated, and the ing impacts and whether there process will also address the
province expects the City to ap- is appealing architecture and lack of affordable housing.
ply appropriate development appropriate green space. Some With meaningful opportu-
standards to promote and fa- of these questions are addressed nities to shape the future of land
cilitate intensification in estab- by our current zoning rules, but use in the City through consul-
lished neighbourhoods, while I would agree that our current tations on the Official Plan and
avoiding or mitigating risks to regulations are inadequate. I be- the R4-zoning process on a ho-
public health and safety. With lieve, however, that the opportu- listic basis, I encourage all resi-
Ottawa’s population surpassing nity for land-use reform is here. dents to become involved.
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MANOR PARK COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
Manor Park FROM THE DESK OF: to discuss in-depth a particular
item of wide interest.
Community In January, Rawlson made
the case for a city-wide pov-
Association erty strategy to reduce the high
and growing levels of poverty
in Ottawa. Ottawa has not had
Contact us at a poverty strategy for over 10
years. Meanwhile cities like
mpca@manorpark.ca Hamilton have reduced pov-
erty by more than 20%!
EXECUTIVE Senior levels of govern-
President: ment can exert the greatest
Elizabeth McAllister Manor Park Community impact on reducing poverty.
Association President Rawlson’s goal is to tackle fed-
Vice-president: ELIZABETH eral and provincial government
Adam Robb McALLISTER funding formulas and to shift
the City’s focus from funding
Secretary & Treasurer: The City is pursuing densifica- through short-term individual
Diana Poitras tion to reduce urban sprawl, re- grants to funding organizations
duce car use in favour of public over a longer period in return
Past President: transit and to create “complete for greater accountably for
Sébastien La Rochelle-Côté communities” where residents achieving real change in peo-
can easily walk to amenities ple’s lives. He wants to target
Directors such as grocery stores, restau- space, and protect green spaces the chronic under-funding of
Charl-Tom Bayer rants and recreation. More peo- from parking. existing providers and create
ple living in less space makes new streams targeted on food
(Chair, Development Review Committee)
the provision of services more The mission of Manor Park Estates security, youth development,
Natalie Belovic
(Chair, Fundraising and Membership
affordable and decreases our the Manor Park I met recently with Council- affordable housing and eco-
collective environmental foot- lor Rawlson King and with nomic development.
Committee)
print.
Community Anand Aggarwal and Lalit Ag- The Community Collec-
John Forsey
(Chair, Transportation and The mission of the Manor Association (MPCA) garwal, the owners of Manor tive of seven community as-
Safety Committees) Park Community Association is to create a Park Estates. Many residents sociations, including Vanier,
Mary Hickman (MPCA) is to create a healthy, were concerned about the sur- has worked hard over the last
(Chair, Community Outreach inclusive and safe environment healthy, inclusive veying taking place around the two years to encourage the
Committee) in which to work and live by and safe Estates. The Aggarwal family three levels of government to
John Pallascio giving voice to all community explained that a plan of survey collaborate on a cost-effective
(Member at Large) members. Densification must environment in showing the property limits and Ward 13 and Vanier poverty-
Eugenie Waters be values-driven. We take se-
riously our obligation to work
which to work and topographic details has never
been prepared for their 35-acre
reduction strategy.
At the Ward Council, eight
(Chair, Environment Committee)
Debra Sharpe
cooperatively with other civic live by giving voice property. A plan of survey is re- Community Association presi-
(Member at Large)
and public organizations to to all community quired before any pre-planning dents stressed the need for the
ensure responsible community analysis of the neighbourhood City to have an overall out-
Derek Taylor
planning and development. We members. can proceed. comes-based strategy, within
(Chronicle Liasion)
are guided by our mission. The Aggarwal Family has which our community strategy
assured the MPCA that we will could nest. We want to be able
EX OFFICIO R4 Zoning review We are concerned that be kept informed of the evolu- to see accountability in City
Allan Martel MPCA contribution green space is not sufficiently tion of their plans for this prop- services for reducing poverty
(President, Cardinal Glen Community MPCA welcomed the City’s protected/provided for in the erty. They explained that any across city interventions from
Association) effort to update and simplify proposed amendments, and fi- new project will likely have a social services, transit, hous-
Debbie Gervais the zoning regulations in R4 nally, that the small size of the 25-year span. The Aggarwals ing economic development and
(Editor, Manor Park Chronicle) zones to stay current with the typical apartments (66 m2), want to ensure broad commu- how policing is done.
actual housing needs of Otta- in conjunction with reduced nity participation and are pre- We are working with the
wa’s residents. We recognize greenspace protections, could paring to meet with our com- Councillor’s office to contrib-
LIFE MEMBER that housing affordability has significantly degrade the qual- munity in late spring. I hope ute a report on poverty that
Loie Macdougall decreased, and that densifi- ity the life for residents, in both we have a good turnout. he will send to City Council
cation of the urban space is the short- and long-term. in April. Meanwhile the Com-
required. But, at the present We do support some of the Ward Council meeting: munity Collective, the Rideau-
time, we do not see sufficient amendments to increase den- poverty reduction strategy Rockcliffe Community Asso-
evidence that the proposed sity near transport hubs and Once every three months, ciation and Vanier Community
R4 Zoning amendments will close to the city centre; and to Councillor Rawlson King in- Service Centre will continue to
increase affordable housing improve building façades, re- vites community associations forge a systemic attack on pov-
close to transport hubs. duce parking in favour of green and organizations in Ward 13 erty from the “bottom up”!
Manor Park sustainability discussions
Do you want to join together collaboration with Ottawa Bio- This event will be a work- their work, community sustain-
with your Manor Park neigh- sphere Eco-City (OBEC), a lo- shop on Manor Park's sustain- ability plans and a database of
bours and develop ways to take cal environmental educational ability efforts, OBEC’S 10 sustainability projects: http://
action on climate change to- charity working to encourage sustainability themes (food, obec-evbo.ca.
gether in our community? Are engagement and cooperation in transport, waste, energy, habitat, We look forward to
you interested in finding ways ability projects. All are wel- sustainability in communities natural capital, design, health, seeing you there and making
to live more sustainably? This come! To register for free, go all across Ottawa. recreation and sense of place) sustainability a priority in our
event is for you! to eventbrite.ca and search The goal of OBEC is to and an interactive discussion led community. Snacks and re-
Come join us Saturday “Manor Park Sustainability engage local citizens in discus- by the community, where we freshments will be provided.
March 14, from 1:00 to 4:00 Discussions”. sion in their communities and come up with tangible sustain-
p.m. at the Manor Park Com- This event is hosted by the come up with a Community ability projects and identify lead- Sincerely,
munity Centre for an afternoon Manor Park Community Asso- Sustainability Plan (CSP) that ers who will make them happen! MPCA Environment & Sus-
of discussions on community ciation (MPCA) Environment will inspire them to start their Please browse the OBEC tainability Committee and Ot-
sustainability and sustain- & Sustainability Committee in own sustainability projects. website to explore more about tawa Biosphere Eco-City
March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 7
WHERE IN THE WORLD IS THE CHRONICLE?
Hamels Travels!
Local resident, Johan Hamels, was in Belgrade for two
weeks to work in a democracy development program.
Photo 1 was taken on Slava square, a big roundabout
in the city centre.
Then off he went to Liberia, Africa, for a week to
assist 26 political parties on proper financial reporting.
Liberia is still impacted by the civil war—weak educa-
tion system—and widespread corruption. Photo 2 was
taken during a break, while he passed by the national
parliament.
Next stop—Kyiv, Ukraine, where he will work for
five weeks with different parties to prepare women as
candidates for the local elections later this year.
Note from Johan: You know, having The Chronicle with
me on my travel, is—besides the whatsapp and skype
calls with Monique and the kids—another way to keep
Manor Park close in mind.
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WANTED: Distribution Manager
We are seeking a Distribution Manager to oversee distribution operations for each of the five issues
published annually. Do you enjoy working with people and getting the job done?
Are you a team leader with good communication and organizational skills?
If this sounds like you, please contact Colin Chalk, Distribution Manager at
colinchalk1949@gmail.com or 613-744-1427
Editor Wanted
The Manor Park Chronicle
is looking for a Managing Editor
to join the team!
Identify & cover community events, manage the production team, re-
cruit and manage writers, build ties within the community.
Compensation to be negotiated.
Preference will be given to Manor Park residents.
Send resumé to editor@manorparkchronicle.com
March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 9
Passing the Torch!
Colin Chalk announces his retirement as Distribution Manager
Will YOU step up?
By Sharleen Tattersfield
Circulation Manager
Following the publication of
the May-June 2020 Chronicle,
we shall lose our dedicated and
ever-so-dependable Distribu-
tion Manager – the head hon-
cho for ensuring the swift and
competent delivery of our com-
munity newspaper. After 14
years at the helm, Colin Chalk
will soon embark on a well-de-
served retirement. Oh, how he
will be missed!
I have worked with Colin
all those years and have come
to appreciate just how much
he cares about Manor Park and
making sure our community
paper gets delivered to each
and every neighbourhood door,
business, church, community
centre, library and school on
time – come rain or come shine!
Many of you know Colin as
the go-to person when illness or
holidays keep you from deliv-
ering your route. Others know Before the bundling frenzy begins. Colin Chalk, Chronicle Distribution Manager
Colin from the thoughtful ori- with Lynn Teeple, volunteer carrier and one of the Chronicle’s new bundling as-
entation he provided when you sistants. Photo: Sharleen Tattersfield
were a first-time carrier or from
seeing Colin ‘on duty’ during Aged charity. A multi-talented community events and on spe-
the bundling frenzy that takes and entrepreneurial chap, he cial occasions up until 2018.
place at Manor Park School went on to be a local warehouse So, Colin, we understand that
on the afternoon the papers ar- manager for Canadian Tire; to you feel it’s time to stand aside
rive from the press. Still others establish and operate “Home – and, we’ll do our darndest to
know him as the friendly face Minders,” Ottawa’s first house- ensure that happens.
who has personally delivered and pet-sitting business; to When asked what were the
the Chronicle to their home or working for the Ottawa Food key attributes for a distribution
to their place of business for the Bank to coordinate events and manager, Colin replied: some-
past 14 years. as public-relations manager; to one who enjoys working with
Regardless of the connec- establish and, for several years, people and getting the job done;
tion, we all know that Colin run The Purple Crayon, Manor someone who is willing to over-
would very much like to see Park’s first and only children’s see and to participate, as need-
the Distribution Manager consignment store. He is the ed, in distribution operations
position filled before he com- right-hand and troubadour at and, importantly, someone with
pletes his final round of duties home where his wife, Sue, runs an endless supply of string for
this May. Do check out the re- a Manor Park daycare business. bundling all those 5,000 papers
cruitment promos on pages 4 And, the thread running into carrier-route bundles.
and 8. through all of this is Colin, the If this sounds like
What many of you may not musician and entertainer – a you, please contact Co-
know is that Colin is a proud guitarist and folk-singer who lin at 613-744-1427 or at
Welshman who arrived in played with an Ottawa band be- colinchalk1949@gmail.com
Canada in 1977 to establish the fore striking out on his own in to discuss. A warm welcome
Canadian wing of the Help the 1983 to play gigs at local pubs, awaits you!
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New limestone shoreline rock wall at the Pond. Photo: Iola Price
Pond retaining wall
rehabilitation in progress
By Brian Dickson and Iola Price access 'stairs' will be roughly 2
metres wide, located near their
Over the course of 2019, mem- current position and be smaller
bers of the Rockcliffe Park Res- in height. The stones are mined
idents Association’s (RPRA) from Southern Ontario, but
Pond Committee worked with may be more consistent in di-
City representatives and our mension although similar to
Councillor to address environ- those currently in place. The
mental issues relating to the resulting structure will be more
Pond. Shoreline erosion is of Work in progress. stable, reducing future safety
particular concern, especially at Photo: Nicolas Fortier concerns. The entry path from
the access point to the Pond. To Pond St. will also be recon-
stabilize this area, the City pro- Additionally, the RPRA structed in the spring.
posed building a wall and steps worked closely with the City Other issues discussed with
composed of natural rock, such to introduce signage that pro- City representatives have in-
as exists now. The City also motes responsible use of the cluded removing buckthorn,
investigated whether the stairs Pond as a conservation area dredging to increase shoreline
could be narrowed, consistent and also worked with the city depth (not possible as part of
with safety, and structured in on the water pumping. The City this project) and replanting na-
an irregular pattern. City staff measured water levels in 2017, tive shrubs as part of a Conser-
proposed loose rock (rip rap) 2018 and again from May 15 vation Area. We have developed
to protect the shoreline and to September 24, 2019, which a collaborative relationship with
provide access for the heavy showed that the pumping has the City in which they take into
machinery and work over the had minimal, if any, impact on account our concerns and pro-
January-February period with maintaining the water level or posals. It is heartening that the
final rehabilitation details to be decreasing its decline over a City pays attention to the Pond
finished in the spring 2020. The 3-year period. Since the pilot and over the years has been tak-
riprap installation will by nature project to pump water into the ing incremental steps to protect
of the irregular rocks and distri- Pond was to include a year of it. We are pleased that the City
The Manor Park Chronicle
is supported entirely by paid advertising.
bution result in a space that is
not suitable for sitting and sun-
no pumping for comparative
purposes, we do not anticipate
was able to find the funds to im-
plement this shoreline rehabili-
bathing. The rip rap will extend pumping in 2020. tation work in a manner consis-
Do let our advertisers know that you saw their ad in the Chronicle. to the low water mark and re- Changes to the access point tent with the Pond’s ecological
We value their ongoing support and they main after the project’s comple- are minimal in that this project importance and as part of the
will appreciate hearing from you. tion, thus limiting access to the is limited to the construction Caldwell-Carver Conservation
adjacent eroding shoreline of a stable retaining wall. The Area.March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 11
Versatile local volunteer recognized
By Sarah McCabe the reality of the situation is tion that, through outstanding
(based on the City Hall much different. She is known volunteerism or exemplary
Press Release) for her warmth, her steady action, has demonstrated an
demeanor, and her steadfast extraordinary commitment to
On a bright, sunny, Wednesday commitment to supporting making our city a better place
January12, two groups of Jen- some of Ottawa’s most vul- both today and for the future.
nifer Cook Baniczky's friends, nerable people. Her decades This may include lifelong ser-
neighbours and volunteer col- of acting as the Coordinator vice, outstanding acts of kind-
leagues gathered at City Hall to of Volunteers earned her the ness, inspiring charitable work,
acknowledge her many contri- Shepherds of Good Hope’s community building or other
butions both locally and inter- “Calmer of Storms” award. exemplary achievements.
nationally. Jennifer is not one In 2015, Jennifer par- Everyone in attendance
for accolades but her efforts ticipated in a neighbourhood was excited to see Jennifer's
are inspirational as she contin- group that sponsored a refugee ongoing exemplary efforts
ues to make a difference in the family from Syria and helped honoured in this way. Jennifer's
lives of so many people. them to settle in Ottawa. She write-up “Hope lives here” (see
Mayor Jim Watson and is also a member of the Writ- below) brings more light to the Mayor Jim Watson presents Manor Park resident Jennifer Cook Baniczky with
Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward Coun- ers Union of Canada and has realities of volunteering at the the Mayor’s Community Builder award; Rawlson King, Rideau-Rockcliffe Coun-
cillor Rawlson King present- published several books for Shepherds Soup Kitchen. cillor looks on. Photo: Sarah McCabe
ed the Mayor’s City Builder children and young adults.
Award to Jennifer Cook in She has helped to build a li-
honour of her of outstanding brary in West Africa. Addi-
volunteerism and philanthropy. tionally, Jennifer is deeply in-
She has been involved volved with the Stephen Lewis
with Shepherds of Good Hope Foundation’s Grandmothers
for 35 years and is currently to Grandmothers Campaign
the volunteer coordinator for raising funds for sub-Saharan
Saturday's main meal and grandmothers bringing up
snack preparation. Jennifer their AIDS-orphaned grand-
usually fills in the gaps as children.
there is often a shortage of The Mayor’s City Build-
helpers. Initially the thought er Award is a civic honour,
was that the soup kitchen created to recognize an in- Manor Park friends present to cheer on Jennifer (4th from left) include (L-R): Lucie Vincent, Kathy Southee, Hilary Porter,
would be a temporary fix but dividual, group or organiza- Paula Ochitwa, Mike McCabe, Mary Ellen Porter and Sarah McCabe. Photo: Ed Hughes
Hope lives here
By Jennifer Cook Baniczky I enjoy working and getting that differences can be over-
to know people, whom I would come as we work together year
As you drive past the people otherwise perhaps never meet, after year preparing a hot meal
milling around at the bottom of and the most joyful 10 minutes for very vulnerable people.
Murray Street do you wonder only a word or two of English ishing lunch – always from is when people of many differ- (To reach Jennifer, email:
what happens inside the Shep- come to help. We come from scratch and always delicious as ent religions gather in the chapel jcookbaniczky@sympatico.ca
herds of Good Hope? around the world. We work hard it is prepared with love. Love to pray and sing together before or visit her website at http://
I have been a Saturday chopping vegetables, making makes the difference. the meal. It makes me realize jennifercook.ca.)
volunteer at the soup kitchen sandwiches, salads and soups, The older regulars who met
for many years and have met mashing potatoes and organiz- their friends over a meal have
the most wonderful people – ing trays and trays of desserts. stopped coming. It may be be-
volunteers, staff and clients. Sometimes it is hard to please cause of age and mobility or
The soup kitchen has changed the clients but there are good perhaps they are afraid. It can
with an injection site across the days, especially if there is roast be scary at times and the ver-
road in The Trailer and as the chicken or chicken parmesan, bal abuse sometimes makes me
regular volunteers grow older, hamburgers and fries or veg- question why I continue. On the
many have retired and some etarian chili. whole our clients are younger
have passed away. But we have Every Saturday is differ- and in greater distress. What
wonderful groups of old and ent. Sometimes the kitchen can we do? I wish I knew the
new Canadians like me. The is shoulder-to-shoulder with answer. However, it is satisfy-
younger generations are follow- cooks, at other times the staff ing to know that on cold days a
ing in their parents’ footsteps, and the janitor have to roll up hot meal warms people up, es-
and newly arrived refugees with their sleeves to prepare a nour- pecially those who sleep rough.Page 12 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020
BUSINESS BUZZ
FROM THE DESK OF: writer Jason Myerson, who
have recently joined the writing
team for this column. Together
they bring a wealth of life ex-
periences and a shared interest
in writing about the buzz hap-
pening in our local business
community and with our ad-
vertisers. Read on to meet both
writers and to enjoy their inau-
gural contributions. So pleased
to have you on board!
Business Buzz
SHARLEEN
TATTERSFIELD Jason Myerson
Goodbye snow and chilling ing, biking and all things out-
temperatures; hello puddles doors. And, writing! He often
and warmer weather! With finds himself in synchronistic
spring on its way, we antici- situations and gets his inspira-
pate renewed opportunities to tion for writing from the people
peruse what our local business he meets along the way. Jason
community has to offer. has written for the award-win-
We thank all Chronicle ning blog Apartment 613 and
advertisers for their ongoing has been published in Ottawa
support and extend a warm Outdoor Magazine about his Joah Bates of Biodynamic Osteopathy at his home-based clinic. Photo: Lisa Fendt
welcome to new advertisers, and his wife’s 200-km canoe
including Manor Park residents trip from Kingston to Ottawa order for the body’s own intel- opportunity of resolving such
Arze Chahine, real-estate Lisa Fendt along the historic Rideau Ca- ligence to take over and initiate imbalance, as it teaches an
agent and Karen Leslie, Sole Always interested in un- nal waterway. He is currently a healing process that is natural. awareness that will allow the
Healer-Reflexologist. Welcome derstanding human behaviour, working on publishing his first It’s a matter of making room patient to prevent others. So
also to Idriss Mediterranean Lisa became an economist book. for the body to heal itself – we Biodynamic Osteopathy can be
Restaurant, POSH Beauty (studying economic behavior) know it can. preventive and it has the right
Lounge, and the Electric and a psychologist. Her aca- Biodynamic Osteopathy The second is that the pa- tools to address bigger more se-
Street Gallery. In tune with demic interests focussed on be- by lisa fendt tient will gradually learn to be rious injuries as well.
spring and summer seasons, havioral economics and the sci- Joah Bates comes from a long aware of his or her body and The basic theory is that
we welcome back seasonal ad- ence of happiness. line of medical practitioners, its alignment and tension. This when the body is in alignment,
vertisers the Ottawa New Ed- Born and raised in San so it is no surprise that he has awareness becomes a useful it tends to heal, and pain disap-
inburgh Club, the Rockcliffe José, Costa Rica, Lisa raised been practicing Osteopathy for tool of self help in the future. pears. Therefore, much obser-
Lawn Tennis Club and the two children, became certified more than 30 years. He studied Patients may be people vation goes into Biodynamic
Rockcliffe Park Spring Li- by the American Society of and practiced in his native Eng- who have suffered injury, who Osteopathy. The first step has
brary Sale. Clinical Hypnosis to teach and land, then moved to the United are in pain or discomfort, or to do with identifying misalign-
We say a fond farewell with practice, and established a pri- States. For 15 years he trained who feel painful tensions that ments. They often originate in
best retirement wishes to Morna vate therapeutic hypnosis prac- in the biodynamic approach to become hard to alleviate. A the body’s foundation, which
Paterson who founded the for- tice. After her son and daughter Osteopathy. In 1999, he moved wide range of symptoms may is the pelvis. The rest of the
mer Celadon Salon and Spa 14 chose Canadian universities to Canada and has been practic- be addressed as well. The first structure tends to compensate
years ago and to photographer for their studies, she moved to ing this discipline since then. step will be a complete clini- for that misalignment causing
Mary Pratte who brought us Canada and is redirecting her Biodynamic Osteopathy cal history of the patient, which pain. Recognizing this process
the Crichton Street Gallery 5 energies to personal projects. holds a special place in the contributes to the understand- is similar to a diagnosis, as it
years ago. Both businesswomen Lisa finds Ottawa beautiful range of approaches that can ing of possible old injuries and allows the Osteopath to under-
shared a wonderful entrepre- and, after enjoying autumn and not only help us heal from in- of the compensations that may stand and identify the original
neurial vision and, through their winter, looks forward to experi- jury or pain in our bodies, but be taking place. cause. Next, the biodynamic
personal involvement, contrib- encing all the seasons. Writing also help us resolve vague dis- A small misalignment of work is centred on relaxation
uted greatly to the economic for Business Buzz is a valuable comforts that doctors cannot the structure of our body may that allows the body’s own re-
well-being of our community. opportunity to get to know the yet define. Amongst Orthope- be painful because it produces sources to naturally align and
Ladies, you will be missed! neighbourhood and build new dic, Chiropractic, Massage and pressure on nerves or limits heal. With cranio-sacral ther-
Now, with great pleasure, community relationships. Neural Therapy practices, Bio- circulation. We may take a pill apy the nervous system subtly
the Chronicle extends an en- dynamic Osteopathy offers at to dull the pain and, in time, balances itself, supporting im-
thusiastic welcome to Manor Jason Myerson least two benefits. this small misalignment can proved alignment and improv-
Park resident, Lisa Fendt and Jason is an Ottawa-born native The first being that the pa- become a larger problem. Bio- ing the body’s general health.
to local outdoor enthusiast and who enjoys travelling, camp- tient will relax profoundly in dynamic Osteopathy offers the Gradually, through the ses-March-April 2020 Manor Park Chronicle • Page 13
BUSINESS BUZZ
well as facials. Facials include
a free consult with the estheti-
cian who will recommend a
long-term plan for each skin
type and guidance regarding
skin routines and products for
each customer. Basic facials in-
clude a deep cleansing process
and a nourishing mask. Essen-
tial facials use essential oils of
the highest quality and a micro-
dermabrasion to renovate the
skin. Other services offered
will be brow, leg and arm wax-
ing; eyelash extension; brows;
infrared sauna; aromatherapy;
steam shower and massage.
“We want everyone to feel
beautiful in their own skin”,
says Elea with the conviction of
an experienced service provid-
er. She aspires to be respectful
of each of her clients’ personal
preferences while adding style
and beauty.
I could witness first-hand,
the gel nails with colours that
A warm neighbourhood welcome to Elea and Elikya Znau, the new owners of change depending on the sur-
POSH Beauty Lounge. Photo courtesy of Elea Znau rounding temperature. These
gel nail manicures are beautiful
sion, or in several sessions, de- was then, when she decided her and will last longer than the av-
pending on the case, an obvious place would be named POSH. erage manicure.
relief and well-being is accom- Her intimate knowledge of the POSH is a team of passion-
plished. The best part is that the industry provides the confidence ate individuals keen on offering
well-being accomplished will to make her dream come true. the best service and products.
be sustainable. One to three Elikya, her husband, owns But they are also focused on
sessions are enough to expe- Elikya´s Music School and making the customer’s experi-
rience improvement with no teaches piano, drums, base and ence a relaxing and positive time
negative side effects. Howev- guitar. He brings business ex- that will provide well-being and
er, each case varies, and some perience and support to develop a sense of self appreciation.
patients appreciate periodic the new POSH initiative. It was Team members include
therapy. Receipts for insurance mid-January when the young Celadon´s esthetician Edeilane,
purposes are provided. couple grabbed the opportunity who is joined by nail specialists
Joah recommends the sim- to turn Celadon Spa into Elea´s Mona and Chelsea. Two hair
ple awareness of the way we dream. She has envisioned a specialists will complete the
stand, how we distribute our beauty lounge where custom- team in the following months.
weight, because it may allow ers can access a wide range of The POSH team is thankful
us to develop a deeper sense of services of excellent quality at to previous owner, Morna Pat-
how to prevent injury, improve great prices and in an environ- terson, who developed this lo-
our posture and our well-being. ment that is comfortable and cation more than 14 years ago
With treatment, the patient be- welcoming for every age, gen- and who has been instrumental
comes aware of how he or she der and style. in helping them set up their
is holding a tension that be- POSH will offer hair- new business and accomplish-
comes painful or limiting and dressing for men and women; ing a smooth transition that ac-
develops access to more natu- express, classic, and deluxe commodates customers’ needs.
ral and beneficial ways to relax pedicures and manicures; shel-
that tension. lac, acrylic, and gel nails; as >>CONTINUED ON PAGE 14
Biodynamic Osteopathy
may be beneficial for patients
of all ages and with a wide
range of disorders. Sessions,
lasting between 50 and 60 min-
utes, can be scheduled at 613-
742-0011.
POSH Beauty Lounge
by lisa fendt
The former Celadon Salon and
Spa is gradually being transi-
tioned by two young entrepre-
neurs who fell in love with the
location and facilities. Elea and
Elikya Znau envision bring-
ing a new level of comfort and
beauty alternatives to the Man-
or Park community.
Elea has studies in market-
ing but her passion has always
been the beauty industry. This
project has been in her mind for
a long time, as has its name. Her
family was active in the beauty
business while she grew up. ItPage 14 • Manor Park Chronicle March-April 2020
BUSINESS BUZZ
FROM PAGE 13 >> atmosphere, look no further – it was important to have all the
POSH is honouring Celadon there’s a new restaurant in the food made in-house and fresh.
gift certificates and looks for- neighbourhood. Idriss Medi- Compromising the ingredients,
ward to welcoming its clients terranean is located at 319 St. Wafa described, would affect
to try the new array of services. Laurent Blvd., which formerly the flavour and the natural en-
POSH is located at Rock- housed Cat’s Fish and Chips. joyment in the cooking itself.
cliffe Crossing, 373 St. Lau- When I first entered the Wafa is a highly educated
rent Blvd. and can be reached restaurant I was surprised at woman originally from Algeria
at 613-746-3500 or by email at how transformed it was from who came to Canada 13 years
poshbeautylounge@outlook. its former decor. New floors ago to seek greater opportu-
com. POSH is open Monday- and a rich red paint job bring an nity. While here, she had a call
Tuesday (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.); elegant ambiance to the mood. to action from her passion and
Wednesday (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.); I felt like what Rick Steves decided to pursue what fills her
Thursday-Friday (10 a.m. to 8 would do on a staycation; heart and now our delight. She
p.m.) and Saturday (9 a.m. to 6 still exploring through culture felt something was missing in
p.m.). cuisine. Algeria is the largest the cuisine scene in the City
Elea and Elikya will be country in all of Africa; located and with an entrepreneurial
waiting for you. in the north region known as spirit decided to open the first
Maghreb, it borders the Medi- Algerian restaurant ever in Ot-
Idriss Mediterranean: terranean Sea. It’s no surprise tawa with her family.
traditional Algerian cuisine that the cuisine should reflect Idriss Mediterranean
Idriss Mediterranean Restaurant: A family business with a fresh new flavour. by jason myerson the country’s fresh, healthy and opened its door 1 month ago
Photo: Jason Myerson If you’re looking for an exqui- bountiful treasures of the Medi- and has been tinkering with its
site dish to enjoy in a friendly terranean. menu and hours to best suit its
Warm colours and friendly customers. If you’re an Ottawa
smiles greeted me, as I was gra- foodie in search of the next
L’honorable Mona Fortier ciously seated. As I sat scoping culinary interest or want to try
out the scene, the owner, Wafa something you’ve never had in
Ministre de la Prospérité de la classe moyenne et Abouhadjar, brought me a cup a welcoming new place, come
ministre associées des Finances, C.P. et of delicious cardamom tea. explore Idriss Mediterranean
députée d’Ottawa-Vanier Wafa floated around the room and feast on traditional Alge-
Minister of Middle Class Prosperity, and Associate dropping off hot dishes to the rian cuisine. The restaurant is
Minister of Finance, P.C, and M.P. for Ottawa-Vanier customers and speaking flu- open 7 days a week: 11 a.m. – 8
ently in both official languages. p.m. Monday to Thursday, and
Yet, there was a hidden lan- 11a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday and
Bureau de circonscription | Constituency Office guage that Wafa was commu- Saturday. Call 613-421-4008
nicating through that everyone for reservations.
233, chemin Montreal Road seemed to understand.
Ottawa, Ontario, K1L 6C7 “Cooking is its own lan- Sole Healer, Reflexology
Tél. 613.998.1860 • Téléc 613.998.1865
mona.fortier@parl.gc.ca • www.mfortier.liberal.ca
guage”, Wafa explained with & Therapeutic Touch
an excited smile. by jason myerson
@EquipeTeamMona @MonaFortier The cuisine itself is tradi- After working at Celadon Salon
tionally Algerian with a dash and Spa for 3 years and in light
@monafortier of her family’s uniqueness of of the recent changing of hands,
artistic expression. Her hus- local resident Karen Leslie was
band is the head chef of Idriss still focused on feet. Karen has
Mediterranean, coming in and now begun her own business,
COME TO THE OPENING
out of the kitchen from time to Sole Healer, Reflexology &
time checking on the faces and Therapeutic Touch, which she
plates of the customers as he operates out of her home studio
OF OUR NEW MEMORIAL SPACE
smiles and says hello. The res- at 17 Kilbarry Cres.
taurant’s goal is to serve quality When I sat down with Kar-
ingredients, quantity of por- en she brought me back thou-
W E’R E G R O W I N G ! tions, and fair prices.
“I just want people to be
sands of years in history to the
Tomb of the Physician where
happy”, Wafa said with enthu- touch therapy was said to be
siasm. first depicted on the doorway
I arrived with an empty to the pillared hall. This ancient
stomach that night and ordered technique has traversed time,
the lentil soup, chicken bourak making its way into today’s
and their specialty, the royal alternative medicine practices.
couscous. (Note to the reader ‒ Curious how she found reflex-
bring your appetite!) Admitted- ology, Karen explained that it
ly, I was overwhelmed by the was around the time she was
delicious options and ultimate- living in Edmonton. A mother
ly outmatched by the generous of three, owning a business,
portions. Wafa explained that and with a husband off at war,
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