Nepean/Barrhaven - News http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca Nepean/Barrhaven en-us Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Hudak+hosts+town+hall Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Hudak hosts town hall EMC news - Tim Hudak, leader of the provincial progressive conservatives, met with the members of the Greater Nepean Chamber of Commerce on May 11 to discuss plans to build a better Ontario.

The town hall was held at the Centurion Conference Centre on Colonnade Road and was the sixth such town hall, according to longtime chamber member Gavin ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Corrections Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Corrections In the May 10 edition of the Nepean-Barrhaven EMC in an aritcle titled "Fifa will get its kicks in Ottawa," on page 13, Mayor Jim Watson was incorrectly identified as FIFA president Sepp Blatter. The EMC apologizes for the error.

In the May 10 edition of the Nepean-Barrhaven EMC in an article titled "Nepean couple publish memoir of 13-month ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Motorcycle+Ride+For+Dad+aims+for+2%2c500+riders+on+June+2 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Motorcycle Ride For Dad aims for 2,500 riders on June 2 EMC news - Ottawa's Telus Motorcycle Ride For Dad has launched its 2012 fundraising campaign, marking the beginning of a month-long fundraising initiative to gather support and pledges for their motorcycle ride being held in Ottawa on June 2 in support of prostate cancer research and awareness.

The ride will be a day of fun for a serious cause. ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/New+'sharrows'+coming+around+the+city%2c+Painted+arrows+show+drivers+and+cyclist+to+share+the+lane Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 New 'sharrows' coming around the city, Painted arrows show drivers and cyclist to share the lane EMC news - As part of a new cycling safety push, the city will be painted a slew of new "sharrow" lanes this summer.

The arrow and bicycle pavement markings assist cyclists and drivers with knowing how much space to leave and alert them when cyclists must take the lane.

They are used on streets, such as Lyon Street, that aren't quite wide ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Woodroffe+HS+brings+all+students+together Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Woodroffe HS brings all students together EMC community - Special needs students will once again have the chance to make new relationships and reunite with old friends when Woodroffe High School hosts its annual Fun Day on May 31.

"There will be new connections and new friendships that emerge," said Jamie Hughson, a Woodroffe teacher who helps organize the event.

The school hosts the ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Quebec+knight+rides+horse+through+Ottawa+on+cross-Canada+quest Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Quebec knight rides horse through Ottawa on cross-Canada quest EMC news - Vincent Gabriel Kirouac is riding his horse across Canada to demonstrate qualities he wants Canadians to have.

"I'm crossing Canada for people to understand that we can be honourable," Kirouac said. "Say what you're going to do, and do it. And if you're not able to do it, learn from your mistakes."

He made his way from east of ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Celebration+of+Indian+Arts+comes+to+Centrepointe+Theatre Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Celebration of Indian Arts comes to Centrepointe Theatre EMC news - A three-day Indian classical arts festival will be held for the first time this year at the Shenkman Arts Centre and Centrepointe Theatre from June 22-24.

"We're at the point in our society where some of these arts and traditions are quite prominent," said Gharana Arts president Ravi Singh. "What we want to do really is give the ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Infrastructure+renewal+program+needs+to+ease+up Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Infrastructure renewal program needs to ease up Cracks are starting to show in the city's ambitious Ottawa on the Move infrastructure investment plan.

Three major road reconstruction projects announced in the City of Ottawa's 2012 budget, will be pushed back a year, with work starting in 2013. The delay is needed to prevent a log-jam of construction that would clog the streets and potentially ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/The+cruel+facts+of+urban+living Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 The cruel facts of urban living This seems to happen all the time these days. You drive to a doctor's office or a dentist's office or a lawyer's office. The office is in a big glass building away from downtown with all sorts of room around it. Or it's in a strip mall. Either way there's lots of room around it for parking, which is the good thing about not being ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Web+Poll Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Web Poll THIS WEEK'S POLL QUESTION

How do you plan on spending your Victoria Day long weekend?

A) It's the first weekend of the summer season so I'll be heading to the cottage.

B) I'm going to be loading up on plants and soil to fill my barren garden with life.

C) If the weather's nice, I'll be heading out on the town to enjoy some time in a ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Rideau+Canal+Fest+goes+non-smoking Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Rideau Canal Fest goes non-smoking EMC news - Although the city's expanded non-smoking bylaw doesn't apply to federal parks or beaches, the annual Rideau Canal Festival has agreed to ban smoking this summer.

The festival will take place from Aug. 3 to 8 along the canal, which is owned by the National Capital Commission and therefore exempt from the city's new, stricter smoking ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Life+jackets+save+lives Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Life jackets save lives EMC news - It's finally spring. The days are getting longer, the air carries a sweet fragrance and the ice has receded from the lakes.

It's a time when millions of Canadians finally get back their favourite pastime and head out on the water in their boats.

Now is a good time to remind Canadians during Safe Boating Awareness Week - which runs ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/CCAC+expands+nursing+clinics%2c+New+strategy+launched+to+meet+changing+demand Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 CCAC expands nursing clinics, New strategy launched to meet changing demand EMC news - The Champlain Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) serves about 55,000 clients every year, delivering nursing, allied health and personal support services mostly in people's homes with an annual budget of $192 million.

Because the demand for homecare services is changing, the CCAC has changed to better meet the population's ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/'Scientists'+wanted+for+City+Stream+Watch+program Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 'Scientists' wanted for City Stream Watch program EMC news - The City Stream Watch program is looking for volunteer "scientists" to help monitor, protect and clean up Ottawa streams.

A Stream Watch training session is being held for volunteers on May 26.

"If you've ever wanted to be a citizen scientist, then now's the perfect time to get involved," said Chelsey Ellis, City Stream Watch ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Merivale+honours+Music+Monday Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Merivale honours Music Monday EMC news - Music Monday is an annual event that takes place the first Monday in May. At precisely 11 a.m. on Music Monday, bands, choirs, and ensembles perform the same song. Last year over 75,000 teachers, students, parents, sponsors and community members took part in this dynamic Canadian music experience.

On May 7, Tessa MacLean and the ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Shorter+buildings+for+Baseline+complex Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Shorter buildings for Baseline complex EMC news - A plan to make a six-building residential and commercial complex on Baseline Road similar to what the community requested four years ago got the blessing of they city's planning committee on May 8.

The plan originally put forward by Greatwise Developments four years ago included a 20-storey tower and two 14-storey towers at 2781 ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Help+a+pug+at+7th+annual+Summer+Pugstock Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Help a pug at 7th annual Summer Pugstock EMC community - Diane Maroosis loves seeing the improvements pugs make after being rescued from puppy mills and taken to a loving family.

"I love every minute," said Maroosis, a Kanata resident who has brought in two foster pugs herself.

Maroosis let her passion for pugs lead her to become the volunteer foster co-ordinator for Under My Wing ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Lansdowne+Park+reconstruction+to+begin Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Lansdowne Park reconstruction to begin EMC news - Council's approval of preliminary Lansdowne Park reconstruction work on May 8 marked the first time the city councillor for Capital Ward, where the park is located, didn't cast a dissenting vote.

That doesn't mean David Chernushenko is suddenly onside with the project, it's just that he has no opportunity left to withhold his support ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Youth+honoured+for+making+the+right+call+in+emergency Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Youth honoured for making the right call in emergency EMC news - Six young people were honoured for making the right call in an emergency during the 14th annual 911 Children's Achievement Awards held at city hall on May 11.

Gavin Abraham, who was 10-years-old at the time of his call to 911 last October, acted quickly in getting his father the assistance he needed on three separate occasions after ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Police+prepare+for+holiday+weekend+blitz Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Police prepare for holiday weekend blitz EMC news - Police are bracing for the upcoming long weekend, which historically has been a deadly time. Not just the roadways, but waterways have been areas of heartbreak to the families of those who say they don't need to wear a lifejacket.

A 16-year Transport Canada study by the office of boating safety reveals some pretty embarrassing facts ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Feds+seek+senior-inspired+projects Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Feds seek senior-inspired projects EMC news - The federal government is seeking applications for projects to help seniors lead and participate in social activities and contribute to their communities.

This call for proposals under the New Horizons for Seniors program was launched last week.

"Our government is proud to support organizations that are dedicated to improving the ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Ontario+scales+back+prevention+of+bear+attacks Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Ontario scales back prevention of bear attacks EMC news - Campers and residents in most of Ontario face greater danger with bears this year because the Ontario government has cut by more than half the number of staff trained to deal with bears, says the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU).

The recent Ontario budget directed the Ministry of Natural Resources to cut $50 million from ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/CN+Cycle+for+CHEO+raises+%24652K Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 CN Cycle for CHEO raises $652K EMC news - About 5,000 participants cycled, in-line skated and walked while raising a grand total of $652,499 in support of pediatric cancer as part of the CN Cycle for CHEO that took place at the Canadian War Museum on May 6.

The 2012 McDonald's Dream Team was on hand to represent the thousands of kids who rely on CHEO each year.

Over the ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Three+major+Ottawa+on+the+Move+road+projects+delayed%2c+Main+Street%2c+Carling+Avenue+and+Bronson+Avenue+south+of+Carling+to+start+in+2013 Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Three major Ottawa on the Move road projects delayed, Main Street, Carling Avenue and Bronson Avenue south of Carling to start in 2013 EMC news - A push to reconstruct hundreds of pieces of Ottawa's roads, water pipes, bridges and more may have been too ambitious.

Three major road reconstruction projects announced as part of the $340 million Ottawa on the Move initiative in the city's 2012 budget won't start until 2013.

Those projects include Main Street and the McIlraith ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Dollars%2c+advice+available+for+local+tree+planting%2c+RVCA+offers+technical+expertise%2c+grants+and+information+program+to+landowners Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Dollars, advice available for local tree planting, RVCA offers technical expertise, grants and information program to landowners EMC news - Landowners interested in planting trees on their idle land starting in the Spring of 2013 will get help from conservation authority staff.

If you have the land and the desire to leave a family or community legacy, the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA) has grant dollars and technical expertise to help you create your own ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Ottawa+scientist+honoured+for+cancer+research Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Ottawa scientist honoured for cancer research EMC news - Ottawa researcher Dr. John Bell has been named the 2011 recipient of one of Canada's most prestigious scientific honours, the Canadian Cancer Society's Robert L. Noble Prize, which is given for outstanding achievements in cancer research.

"Dr. Bell's pioneering research embodies the excellence and innovation that forms the basis of ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Habitat+matters+for+Canadian+wildlife+species Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Habitat matters for Canadian wildlife species EMC news - Thirty-five Canadian wildlife species, from whales to mosses, were assessed as at risk at a recent wildlife meeting in Kananaskis, Alta.

Once again, habitat loss emerged as the most common threat to Canadian wildlife, underscoring that all species, not just our own, need a healthy home in order to thrive.

The findings came from a ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Canada+Walks+launches+Walk+Friendly+Ontario Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Canada Walks launches Walk Friendly Ontario EMC news - Canada Walks has launched Walk Friendly Ontario to recognize and encourage communities that take steps to make walking safe, convenient and attractive.

Starting in 2013, designations will be awarded at the bronze, silver, gold, and platinum levels.

Walk friendly communities are desirable places to live, work, play and do business ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Protect+social+media+profiles%3a+watchdog Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Protect social media profiles: watchdog EMC news - Spurred by numerous recent media reports of employers requesting Facebook passwords from job candidates, Ontario's information and privacy commissioner Ann Cavoukian, has launched a paper to provide Ontarians with practical advice on how to protect their online privacy in the increasingly complex social media world.

Reference Check: ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/RVCA+makes+push+for+benches Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 RVCA makes push for benches EMC news - Comfortable, contemplative benches as a lasting tribute to family and friends who so enjoyed the nature trails, the seasons and the good old-fashioned peace and quiet of our conservation lands are now available from the Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation.

Memorial benches for public use are a well-established and ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Guide+Dogs+offer+sneak+peek+at+training+facility Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Guide Dogs offer sneak peek at training facility EMC pets - Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind will open the doors of the National Training Centre to the public, offering an inside view of the organization, and the opportunity to meet present and future guide and assistance dogs.

The Open House will take place on June 2, 2012 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Sleeping+on+a+straw+mattress+didn't+always+point+to+poverty Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Sleeping on a straw mattress didn't always point to poverty Goodness knows, I was used to sleeping on a feather mattress. That didn't mean I went all over Northcote bragging about it. My sister Audrey said only poor people used feathers, because feathers were free.

My little friend Joyce slept on a mattress that was tufted and about six inches thick. Pink with blue flowers - what luxury! There were no ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/Three+ingredients+all+that's+needed+for+tasty+spring+salad Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 Three ingredients all that's needed for tasty spring salad This week's recipe is for a simple three-ingredient salad that features a colourful, tasty combination of spinach, avocado and strawberries.

Although it's quick and convenient to use a bottled salad dressing, you may want to make one of the following dressings for the salad. Both are quick and easy to prepare.

The Roquefort dressing can be ...

]]> http://www.emcbarrhaven.ca/20120517/news/What's+Happening+This+Week Thu, 17 May 2012 00:00:00 -04:00 What's Happening This Week May 18

Voices from the Dust, a free family history conference, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Ottawa Ontario Stake Family History Centre, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 1017 Prince of Wales Dr. No registration necessary. All are invited to come and enjoy speaker-lead workshops, displays, and free refreshments. See our website at ...

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