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Press Release Archive
May 2004
Posted Monday, May 31, 2004 by ggower
After a hard-hitting scrimmage on Saturday, the Renegades settled into a more serene pace on Sunday as coach Joe Paopao opted for an afternoon “rundown” practice.
On Saturday, the atmosphere was more hectic during scrimmage as players battling for positions got into the closest situation to a real game as possible.
For the most part, the defence outshone the Renegades offence. One player wearing a black jersey (the defence wears black and the offence wears white during camp) stood out among the others: DL John Turntine who made a number of open-field tackles and assisted on a few more.
At quarterback, No. 1 pivot Kerry Joseph led the team during a no-huddle drive. Darnell Kennedy and Brad Banks, the Heisman Trophy runner up in 2002, battling for the No. 2 spot, both had good days. Kennedy hit Demetris Bendross on a 40-yard pass and Banks showed his running ability with a 40-yard scramble.
ROSTER MOVES: None.
INJURIES: WR Francis St. Paul (lower body) is day-to-day … DL Michael Boireau (hamstring) is day-to-day … Safety Greg Bearman (groin strain, May 25), WR Aaron Lockett (hip flexor, May 25) … DB Syniker Taylor (hamstring, May 24), DT Mike Moten (knee, May 24), RB Kevin Lawrence (knee, May 23, out 4-6 weeks), OL Mike Sutherland (off-season knee surgery) did not practice. DB Anthony Malbrough (returned Wednesday; hamstring, May 23) …DB Syniker Taylor (returned Friday; hamstring, May 24)
KEMPTVILLE COLLEGE
830 Prescott St.
Kemptville, ON
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Posted Sunday, May 30, 2004 by ggower
A night of Musical Comedy at Barrymore’s Music Hall
The B-Girlz are BACK! You’ve seen them on Showcase, you’ve loved them on Queer As Folk…
See them live! The fabulous B-Girlz return to Ottawa with their latest revue, “Thoroughly Modern Girlz!”
With special guest
Queer Comic Fiona MacCool!
It’s a Glamour Disco Cabaret!
Barrymore’s Music Hall
Friday July 9, 2004
Tickets: $25 On Sale Now!
Available at: Wilde’s, mother tongue books, Collected Works Bookstore, Barrymore’s & Ticketmaster
Fiona MacCool is a stand-up comedian, lounge singer, and all round lesbian shut-in. Her poignant social commentary and riveting musical parody are why the Toronto Star called her “one of the brightest new lights on the comedy scene – gay or straight”.
Why lesbians love the B-Girlz…”The B-Girlz push the glammed-up iconography of the drag queen way-way over the edge, until it doubles back on itself, creating a unique space in the social spectrum.”
Why straight folk love the B-Girlz…”The B-Girlz are pros, live singing and dancing (no lip syncing here!) in a Las Vegas style show, gender bending at its’ funniest!”
Why gay men love the B-Girlz…”FAB-U-LOUS! Big hair, big dreams and matching underwear…”
Not just for queer folk, humour brings us all together
Suitable for all genders!
The GLBT Community invites you to Celebrate Pride Week with us!
Presented by: This Is Not A Dress Productions
An Official Pride Ottawa Event
More info: 613-266-3737
http://www.thisisnotadressproductions.com/ Go to top of page
Posted Sunday, May 30, 2004 by ggower
The Renegades broke into positional groups for morning meetings on Friday during Day 6 of 2004 Renegades Training Camp before taking to the field for afternoon practice.
The sun broke through an overcast sky just in time for the afternoon session. Although the temperature was cool, the players worked out for 90 minutes before breaking away for positional drills and an early-evening dinner.
The ever-popular Rookie Show takes place Friday night, which will give the team a chance to relax and laugh before hitting the classrooms against on Saturday morning and the field for the team’s first scrimmage which begins at 3 p.m.
ROSTER MOVES: None.
INJURIES: DL Michael Boireau (hamstring) is day-to-day … Safety Greg Bearman (groin strain, May 25), WR Aaron Lockett (hip flexor, May 25) … DB Syniker Taylor (hamstring, May 24), DT Mike Moten (knee, May 24), RB Kevin Lawrence (knee, May 23, out 4-6 weeks), OL Mike Sutherland (off-season knee surgery) did not practice. DB Anthony Malbrough (returned Wednesday; hamstring, May 23) …DB Syniker Taylor (returned Friday; hamstring, May 24)
NOTES AND QUOTES: While the team waits for the return of Pene Talamaivao from Utah, coach Joe Paopao says the big defensive lineman needs to attend to personal matters. The team considers his status day-to-day … WR Jason Armstead has been impressive during camp, displaying outstanding speed and good hands. His performance on Friday was one of the best by a receiver so far in camp … Coach Paopao says the team scrimmage on Saturday will feature some good body contact, but he wants to make sure nobody gets hurt. “We’re looking for guys flying around. It’s what we call a ‘thud’ practice,” said Paopao on Friday morning. Later in the day, he added, “We want collisions. It’s like a mini pre-season game.” … Paopao said three quarterbacks likely will be used during Thursday’s pre-season game against the Montreal Alouettes at Frank Clair Stadium (7:30 p.m. kickoff), including Kerry Joseph who would probably see as much as a full 30 minutes of action. “We want Kerry to get into a flow,” said Paopao. “We need for him to get confident with the men around him.” … For the second straight day, WR Darryl Ray wore No. 48 instead of No. 83.
KEMPTVILLE COLLEGE
830 Prescott St.
Kemptville, ON
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Ottawa take Highway 416 South to Kemptville. Take exit 34 and merge right (west) on Highway 43. Drive approximately 1 km and turn left on County Road 19. Proceed to end. Turn right on Van Buren Street to the end. Turn left at Prescott St. The college will be located approximately 1/2 km on the right.
FIELD LOCATION: The Renegades practice on the fields located at the southwest corner of the campus, south of Parish Hall and the W.B. George Centre. Spectators are welcome to attend. In case of inclement weather, closed practices (closed to the public) will be held inside the gymnasium at the W.B. George Centre.
SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY MAY 29
3 p.m. -- 5 p.m.: Scrimmage
SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY MAY 30
No official workouts. Players will go through light drills in the afternoon and will have photos taken for television broadcasts. Go to top of page
Posted Sunday, May 30, 2004 by ggower
"Unrest"
Come witness Darkkness unveiled as high fashion and
figure photography by Draven Darkke is exhibited at
Paris Cafe & Lounge
Wednesday June 2nd, 9pm
at 33 Clarence Street in the Market.
789-1578
www.DarkkeStudios.com
Draven@DarkkeStudios.com
234-6018 Go to top of page
Posted Sunday, May 30, 2004 by ggower
Learn more about technical writing (and its many applications) in our Information Session on Friday, June 11, 2004 from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. Location: 311 Richmond Road, Second Floor Boardroom. In this session, we'll provide more information on the profession of technical writing and answer your questions on the kinds of things that technical writers do. To register, contact Tina Walsh at 613.288.8184 or email to events@readpen.ca. Visit us at www.readpen.ca.
Freelancers' Day: Tuesday, June 8, 2004. The program includes networking opportunities, the fourth offering of our very popular "Marketing for Technical Writers" seminar, a discussion panel with senior technical writers working in the Ottawa area, portfolio review, and the second offering of our "Writing a Statement of Work" workshop. This event is primarily intended for technical writers and editors who freelance, or have recently made the move into the freelance market. It may also be of interest to technical people with strong writing/editing skills who are "in transition" or specifically considering technical writing or editing as their next career move. To register, contact Tina Walsh at 613.288.8184 or email to events@readpen.ca. Visit us at www.readpen.ca. Go to top of page
Posted Sunday, May 30, 2004 by ggower
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of May 31,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media have
been highlighted.
Ottawa Forests and Greenspace Advisory Committee - Monday, May 31, 6:30
p.m., North Gower Client Service Centre, 2155 Roger Stevens Dr.
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Board - Monday, May 31, 7:30 p.m., South
Fallingbrook Community Centre, 998 Valin St.
Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee - Tuesday, June 1,
1:30 p.m., Champlain Room
* Public-Private Partnership - Ray Friel Centre Expansion
*
* Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee - Tuesday, June
1, 6 p.m., Colonel By Room
*
* Transportation Committee - Wednesday, June 2, 9:30 a.m., Champlain
Room
* Ministry of Transportation Update on the Ottawa Queensway
Preliminary Design Study and Environmental Assessment, from Highway 416 to
Anderson Road - Presentation of Technically Preferred Alternatives
* Fleet Emissions Reduction Strategy
Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - Special Meeting - Wednesday, June
2, 4 p.m., Richmond Room
Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee -Thursday, June 3, 9:30
a.m., Champlain Room
French Language Services Advisory Committee - Thursday, June 3, 7 p.m.,
Colonel By Room
The agenda for these meetings and related reports will be posted on the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the respective
meetings.
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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Sunday, May 30, 2004 by ggower
The City of Ottawa's Planning and Development Department maintains
a listing of community-based organizations such as community groups,
condominium boards of directors and place of worship groups in order to
provide notification of development applications including Official Plan and
Zoning By-law Amendments, Site Plan Control and Plan of Subdivision
applications. If you wish to register or if you are registered and would
like to update your information, please contact Elizabeth Eyamie at 580-2424
ext. 21767, or email Elizabeth.Eyamie@ottawa.ca. Go to top of page
Posted Sunday, May 30, 2004 by ggower
On Wednesday, Mayor Bob Chiarelli will launch next weekend's annual
Doors Open Ottawa event by touring one of the featured buildings and hosting
in the Riverfront Affair Launch Party.
During the official launch party, Mayor Chiarelli and Ms. Heidi C. Webster,
Doors Open Ottawa honorary co-chairs, will welcome building owners,
volunteers, sponsors, and the public. CBC Radio and Première-Chaîne
personalities Lucy van Oldenbarneveld and Carl Bernier will act as emcees.
Mayor's Walkabout
Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2004
Time: 9 - 9:30 a.m.
Location: Old Standard Bread Company /
Enriched
Bread Artists
951 Gladstone Avenue
Official Launch Party
Date: Wednesday, June 2, 2004
Time: 6:30 - 9 p.m. (speeches at 7 p.m.)
Location: Ottawa New Edinburgh Club
Boathouse
501 Rockcliffe Drive
The Doors Open Ottawa event guide will be available on Thursday, June 3, in
the Ottawa Citizen and Le Droit. The guide will provide participation times
and activities for the 85 participating buildings. For more information,
visit the Doors Open Ottawa Web site at ottawa.ca/doorsopen.
Doors Open Ottawa gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the
Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture of
Ontario. With $100 million in annual funding from the province's charitable
gaming initiative, the Foundation provides grants to eligible charitable and
not-for-profit organizations in the arts, culture, sports, recreation,
environment and social service sectors.
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For more information:
Marketing and Communications
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Sunday, May 30, 2004 by ggower
Event:
This week, the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of Canada (CCFC) will be
hosting their annual Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon. The Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon is the
CCFC's largest national fundraising event. Participants can walk, run,
inline skate or bike the route - anything that uses your heels or wheels!
Routes are approximately 5 km but will vary from community to community.
When:
Sunday, June 13, 2004
Where:
Anniversary Park, Carleton University
Background:
2004 will mark the 9th year of the Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon. The Heel 'n'
Wheel-a-Thon started in 1996 in 24 communities and has grown to over 80
communities across Canada. The success of the Heel 'n' Wheel-a-Thon is
credited to our amazing volunteers and dedicated participants. The Heel 'n'
Wheel-a-Thon has grown over the last 9 years from raising $280,000 to $1.2
million for research. Last year the National Capital Region Chapter raised
$35, 000. The 2004 National goal is to raise $1.4 million for medical
research.
Agenda
9:00 - 9:50 Registration
9:50 - 9:55 Opening speech
Welcome
Description of the route
Here is the long version (you might want to abbreviate it):
Proceed from the starting line along Colonel By drive towards the Pretoria
Bridge (towards downtown). Just before Pretoria Bridge you will see the
Turnaround Point on your right. There will be a water station and a
portable toilet there. Turn around and walk back to the main site area.
You will have completed 5km. To do the 10km continue past the registration
towards Hog's Back. Just before the intersections of Colonel By and
University Drive you will find on your right again the Turnaround Point with
a water station and a portable toilet. Turn around again and return to
registration area. You will have completed 10km.
9:55 - 10:00 Warm-ups
warm up will done by Dr. Norman of the Better Health and Pain Relief Centre
with the Ottawa Renagades Cheerleadrs
10:00 Kick-off: Ribbon cutting will be done by child with Crohn's. Her
name is Tanya Marcil. Tanya was recently featured on the CHEO telethon.
Tanya was diagnosed with Crohns during her childhood and she knows what it
is like to live with the disease. As you can imagine, it hasn't always been
easy to cope with the symptoms and the peer pressure.
11:00 M & M BBQ
12:15 Prize draws
Closing speech
Directions to event site
The site is accessible from parking lot no 6 of the Carleton University
Campus. Take Bronson Ave. to University Dr. and follow the signs right up
to parking lot no 6 and then the site.
For more information, you can visit the Web site at www.ccfc.ca and follow
the link to the event.
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Contact: Leanna Karremans, Media Relations, Crohn's and Colitis Foundation
of Canada: National Capital Region Chapter, 520-2600 ext. 1076 Go to top of page
Posted Sunday, May 30, 2004 by ggower
Brad Duguid, Parliamentary Assistant to the
Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing (Urban), will be hosting a town hall
meeting to hear the public's opinions on how to create a better rental system.
These discussions will help the McGuinty government develop proposed
legislation to replace the Tenant Protection Act, 1997. For more information,
visit www.rentreform.ontario.ca.
LOCATION: University of Toronto
Ontario Institute for Studies in Education
(OISE)
Auditorium
252 Bloor Street West
Toronto, ON
DATE: Monday, May 31, 2004
TIME: 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
There will be an open house from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
This meeting is the second of three meetings scheduled for the GTA. The
next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 15 at the Mississauga Convention
Centre.
Parliamentary Assistant Brad Duguid will be available for media
interviews.
Disponible en français
www.mah.gov.on.ca Go to top of page
Posted Friday, May 28, 2004 by ggower
This is a completely informal update of blues & blues-related events in Ottawa. The mailing list has been compiled from various sources and includes folks who are interested in blues. Please contact me to add or delete email addresses from the list.
‘Ottawa Blues This Week' will be available on line at http://hometown.aol.ca/lizbluesottawa/thisweek.html. The on-line version is updated throughout the week. Please send your comments to me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com. Thanks!
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Sway Dogs – live recording
Bayou Blues & Jazz Club, 1077 Bank Street
Friday, May 28; cover $7
(email Ric at humm@cyberus.ca to reserve seats)
Jack McGreager from Spread, Jerome J Jeffrey from The Jose Deschenes Group, and Ric Denis from the Ragged Flowers are Sway Dogs. And to prove it, they are going to record it – Friday, May 28 at The Bayou. It's a live feed, so please come on out and make some noise!
The Sway Dogs resonates from a long standing friendship and diverse musical relationship between Ric and Jerome for over 20 years. Lately, Jersome has been helping promote "Tadoussac" with his fretlass bass finesse and then hopping to liquid jazz guitar with Jose''s fine, cool quartet. Jack McGreager and Ric met last year as teachers at the Ottawa Folklore Centre. Jack is yet to be confounded by any style of music, including Flamenco with James Cohen.
Ric defines the Sway Dog sound thus, "The Sway Dogs is a fusion three piece unit (guitar, bass & drums) that's part jazz, part blues, part funky jam that fearlessly travels parts unknown."
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Tribute to Jim Roy
Bayou Blues & Jazz Club, 1077 Bank Street
Saturday, May 29
Local musicians are gathering to show their appreciation to Jim Roy with a special night of jazz & blues music. Jim is tireless in his work to promote live jazz and blues in Ottawa and the surrounding areas and he maintains a huge website filled with information about the music scene. Current listings of all weekly & monthly events, a weekly highlights corner promoting local bands, venues, websites, profiles, and special features – all this and more appear on the first page of his information filled site. Another page is dedicated to musicians and bands – Jim builds a profile page for bands and musicians, and a bio page with links to their website; if they don't have a site he may just build one for them! Jim is a strong supporter of live music, visiting several clubs a night, where he drops in for a set, a quick chat, and shoots a few photos.
(For more info, contact Larry Church at blues4u@cyberus.ca)
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE RADIO
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On CKCU-FM 93.1
The "Mighty 93.1"
Community Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region
Sundays: 9-11 pm
Black and Blues
with John Tackaberry
The show features a heavy dose of electric blues and rhythm and blues, with the occasional selection of sixties soul. The first hour is dedicated to artist profiles and reviews of recordings on particular labels. In the second hour there is a blues calendar, a run down of events in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and interviews with "new and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks on wax" alternating with "live blues and R&B for a Sunday night" in the last half hour of the show. On the last Sunday of every month, the show goes "down in the delta" for a selection of acoustic blues tracks in the final half hour of the program.
Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
with Ron Sweetman
Jazz from every era & every style - from 1917 To 2003. Each program features an artist, group, instrument, event, city or record label.
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.
On PBS - Ottawa Cable Channel 64
http://www.wpbstv.org/Whats-On.htm
Sunday, May 30 @ 7 pm
Classic Gospel
Some of the biggest numbers from 11 years of Gaither Homecomings are showcased, including the famed Sandi Patty/Larnelle Harris duet "I've Just Seen Jesus" taped at the Kennedy Center, the Hoppers' crowd-pleasing "Shoutin' Time In Heaven" at Atlanta's massive Georgia Dome, and George Beverly Shea's standard for more than 50 years, "How Great Thou Art", at the Billy Graham Training Center. Another stand-out performance is a classic performance by the late Dad Speer with his son, Ben, of "Where We'll Never Grow Old", a duet made possible by the wonders of modern computer technology.
On Bravo - Ottawa Cable Channel 40
http://www.bravo.ca/programlistings/
Tuesday, June 1 @ 8 am
Talkin' Blues: Misconceptions
Misconceptions: Indian musician Harry Manx; Michael Pickett; a discussion on the biggest misconceptions of the blues; a monologue by Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown about one of the highlights of his career.
Tuesday, June 8 @ 8 am
Talkin' Blues: Blues, After All
Blues, After All: a profile of 89-year-old pianist Pinetop Perkins; Al Lerman of the band Fathead; David Rotundo and the Blue Canadians video; drummer R.J. Spangler; performance by Darrell Nulisch.
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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Mondays: Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Rainbow Open Jam @ 9:30 pm
Wednesdays: Open stage with Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Johnny Russell Trio @ Kaffe 1870, Wakefield, QC – early show 4-8 pm
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Friday, May 28
Zydeco Loco @ the Rainbow Bistro
Friday, May 28
Roxanne Potvin @ Tucson's Roadhouse
Friday, May 28
Sway Dogs @ the Bayou
Friday, May 28
Zydeco Loco @ the Rainbow Bistro
Saturday, May 29
Kathy Kennedy Band @ Royal Oak (Wellington & Hinton)
Saturday, May 29
Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo @ Tucson's Roadhouse
Sunday, May 30, 3-6 pm
Kathy Kennedy Band – Benefit for ORCC @ Tucson's Roadhouse Go to top of page
Posted Friday, May 28, 2004 by ggower
Join Mayor Bob Chiarelli as the Ottawa Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario holds its annual Walk of Hope for Schizophrenia & Mental Illnesses on Sunday, May 30, 2004. The Walk is being held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The 2004 Walk of Hope for Schizophrenia & Mental Illnesses is being held by chapters across the province and hopes to raise $200,000. Schizophrenia funding is almost non-existent and yet it is the most prevalent of all psychiatric illnesses affecting over 100,000 people in Ontario. At present schizophrenia costs the Canadian economy approximately $2.3 billion annually. That includes the costs of health care, income assistance, and loss of productivity.
Mayor Chiarell will lead off on the walk and everyone is invited to participate by collecting pledges and joining members of the Schizophrenia Society and our partners, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Causeway Work Centre, Depression and Manic Depression Mutual Support Group (NCR), Ottawa Salus Corporation, Parents’ Lifeline of Eastern Ontario (PLEO) and Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa, as we walk together in the 2004 Walk of Hope for Schizophrenia & Mental Illnesses. The Walk will include entertainment, door prizes, BBQ, refreshments and fellowship. Pledge forms are available by calling the Ottawa Chapter at 761-9218 or by visiting our web site at www.ncf.ca/schizophrenia. Be our Top Fundraiser and win a dinner, theatre/entertainment/hotel package estimated value $500.
Schizophrenia is a treatable brain disease. Early symptoms of schizophrenia most often appear between the ages of 15 and 25 years… it is not a rare disease …1 in 100 persons will be diagnosed with schizophrenia in their lifetime. Madeleine Bertrand, the Ottawa Chapter President says, “Help us reduce the stigma associated with mental illness by helping us to illuminate the illnesses that continue to remain in the shadows. Monies raised from the Walk of Hope for Schizophrenia & Mental Illnesses will go towards supporting public awareness and education activities, family support, community initiatives and research.”
The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario is a non-profit corporation, founded in 1979 on behalf of people with schizophrenia and their families. It was formerly known as the Ontario Friends of Schizophrenics. There are 32 chapters across the province, the organization provides support and education to families affected by schizophrenia; increases awareness; advocates for changes in legislation and services and raises funds for research and public awareness activities.
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What: 2004 Walk of Hope for Schizophrenia & Mental Illnesses
When: Sunday, May 30th
Walk begins at 12:00 noon (rain or shine)
Pre-registration encouraged
(11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon limited on-site registration)
Where: Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Contacts:
Sheila Deighton or Rhonda Moulton
Ottawa Chapter Provincial Office
(613) 761-9218 or (613) 448-1014 1-800-449-6367 Go to top of page
Posted Friday, May 28, 2004 by ggower
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & THE ROYAL NETHERLANDS EMBASSY IN OTTAWA
PRESENT...
From Den Haag, Holland
Muze/ Intercontinental Recording Artists
TEMPLO DIEZ
+ THE SOIRÉE
Followed by INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie
Tuesday, June 15 (Doors 8pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: FREE! VRIJ! ZILCH! NADA!
"Sometimes the spin-off of a band becomes more popular than the main band. Just look at Calexico and Giant Sand.
A similar thing is happening with Templo Diez, which is totally eclipsing its originator Miss Wyoming. Bandleader
Pascal Hallibert hails from France, which might explain the band's unique sound amidst the Dutch rock scene. Best
described as post rock, Lo-Fi and what have you, The Hague-based Templo Diez avoids the beaten path of its fellow
citizens who like to play straight forward (stadium) rock. Its song material on the self-released debut album Hoboken
sounds like a soundtrack to a 'film noir' in the waiting room."
- HOLLANDROCKS.COM
"Who gets into this CD is rewarded with gold. All the more if you're a fan of Palace, Velvet Underground or
Yo La Tengo, bands more famous than Templo Diez of course, but with the same urge for experimentation as
this surprising act from the Hague and Paris. French frontman Pascal Hallibert already met success as he reached
the finals of the Grote Prijs van Nederland 2001 (Dutch national music competition) with Miss Wyoming. But success
is not the true goal of Templo Diez. They want to make beautiful records that actively involves the listener. With
Hoboken, they succeeded nicely. "
- LIVE XS, Holland
"Sensitively recorded, the songs sound as a roadmovie soundtrack, this idea being reinforced by the fact that all
tracks sound different without compromising the homogeneity of the whole record. Through the multiple use of reverb,
the tracks conjure up a desolate feeling, and thanks to different recording techniques and sampling effects, they
open renewed landscapes to the listener. Beautiful work! "
- OOR, Holland
Templo Diez is a Netherlands-based indie trio mixing lo-fi, alt.country and post-rock influences in an intimate and almost cinematic sound at the crossroads between the Velvet Underground, Will Oldham, Cat Power, Sparklehorse and Low.
Templo Diez has been invited to perform at NXNE 2004 in Toronto and will play a few other select dates in Canada, including Zaphod Beeblebrox in Ottawa.
Inspired by writers such as Bukowski, Fante or Coupland, Templo Diez incorporates various post-rock styles in intimate songs delivered with an almost cinematic feeling. Ranging from minimalistic production to string-based arrangements, often playing with noise and sound manipulation, each track gets its own atmosphere, telling its own story.
Templo Diez has recently released its debut CD "Hoboken", with great reviews from music magazines Oor, Live XS, Music Maker and Fret, and was invited to perform at South By South West 2003 in Austin, Texas and the Motel Mozaique festival in Rotterdam, Netherlands. "Hoboken" has also been airplayed in the Netherlands, Belgium and on various US college stations (KVRX, KTCU, KTSW).
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Listen to:
TEMPLO DIEZ - http://www.templodiez.com/audio.html
Web site:
TEMPLO DIEZ - http://www.templodiez.com
Information:
TEMPLO DIEZ - Leon Verhaeg/ Miss Wyoming Music Management - Spijkermakerstraat 97a, 2512 ET Den Haag, Holland.
tel. 0031 641 879 140 info@misswyoming.nl
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Friday, May 28, 2004 by ggower
Coach Joe Paopao has switched the routine at 2004 Renegades Training Camp.
Originally going with two-a-day practices, coach Paopao has opted to keep the players off the field in the morning and save the on-field drills for afternoons only.
While in Kemptville, players will practice from 3 until approximately 5 on the fields at the southwest corner of Kemptville College campus.
ROSTER MOVES: OL Greg Barnum has been placed on the suspended list … WR Todd Fry has been released.
INJURIES: No new injuries … Safety Greg Bearman (groin strain, May 25), WR Aaron Lockett (hip flexor, May 25) … DB Syniker Taylor (hamstring, May 24), DT Mike Moten (knee, May 24), RB Kevin Lawrence (knee, May 23), OL Mike Sutherland (off-season knee surgery) did not practice. DB Anthony Malbrough (returned Wednesday; hamstring, May 23).
NOTES AND QUOTES: WR Pat Woodcock showed some speed during Thursday’s practice, beating Serge Sejour and Gerald Vaughn on deep routes … Speaking of Vaughn, he was up to his usual tricks, blocking a field goal attempt by Sandro Sciortino. Vaughn is the all-time CFL leader in blocked kicks with 12 … Coach Paopao on Woodcock: “He’s kind of like one of those dogs in the Iditarod. He’s tireless. What a pro. He doesn’t say anything. He just works, and he comes to work every day” … You can check out Woodcock’s website at www.patwoodcock.com … Coach Paopao is fond of using comparisons when speaking about his players. Talking about speedy receiver Jason Armstead, Paopao told reporters that Armstead is “like a gazelle.” … Ottawa native and receiver Darryl Ray continues to impress with his good movement and steady hands during practices ... Perhaps one of the better camp performances at receiver is being manufactured by Yo Murphy.
KEMPTVILLE COLLEGE
830 Prescott St.
Kemptville, ON
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Ottawa take Highway 416 South to Kemptville. Take exit 34 and merge right (west) on Highway 43. Drive approximately 1 km and turn left on County Road 19. Proceed to end. Turn right on Van Buren Street to the end. Turn left at Prescott St. The college will be located approximately 1/2 km on the right.
FIELD LOCATION: The Renegades practice on the fields located at the southwest corner of the campus, south of Parish Hall and the W.B. George Centre. Spectators are welcome to attend, but must remain behind gates at all times. In case of inclement weather, closed practices (closed to the public) will be held inside the gymnasium at the W.B. George Centre.
SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY MAY 28
3:30 p.m. -- 5 p.m.: Practice
In case of inclement weather, practices will be moved indoor to the W.B. George Centre gymnasium.
SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY MAY 29
3:30 p.m. -- 5 p.m.: Scrimmage
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For more information, please contact:
Barre Campbell
Director, Media Relations & Communications
Ottawa Renegades Football Club
(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)
(613) 913-7719 (cell) Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 27, 2004 by ggower
Electric Vehicle Expo at the Canada Science and Technology Museum,
11am-4pm. Hosted by the Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa
Come see electric vehicles on display - cars, trucks, utility vehicles
and electric bikes. Also on display will be vehicles of Human Powered
Vehicle Operators of Ottawa - recumbent bikes, trikes, cargo vehicles.
http://hpv.tricolour.net/
Held in conjunction with the Solar Sprint kid's model solar car rayce.
(Solar Sprint programme runs from 9am - 3pm)
Special display vehicle: the unique Swiss / German TWIKE www.twike.ca
(only one in Canada)
There is no admission fee for the outside displays.
more details - http://www.evco.ca/eve2004/eve2004.html
Electric Vehicle Council of Ottawa http://www.evco.ca/ Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 27, 2004 by ggower
SOUTH ASIA PARTNERSHIP
SOCIÉTÉ ASIATIQUE DES PARTENAIRES
CANADA
Invites you to a lunch-time seminar on
UN Commission on the Status of Women:
Canadian Delegation Report Back
on
Women's Equal Participation in Conflict and
Peacebuilding.
and
The Role of Men and Boys in Gender Equality.
Speakers:
Julia Bracken, Canadian International Development
Agency
Chantale Walker, Foreign Affairs Canada
Elizabeth Wright, Communauté bahá'íe du Canada
Sheila Regehr, Status of Women Canada
Time: 12-2 PM, Tuesday, June 8, 2004
Location: Room 1200, 12th Floor, 1 Nicholas St.,
Ottawa, Ontario
This seminar provides Canadians an opportunity to hear
from and ask questions to Canada’s government and
civil society delegates to the UN Commission on the
Status of Women which was held from March 1-12, 2004.
Foreign Affairs Canada, Status of Women Canada and the
Canadian International Development Agency along with
Canadian civil society representatives will share
their experiences negotiating the two themes at the
Commission.
The meeting will open to discussion and reflection on
future directions and strategies for government and
civil society to consider.
RSVP to Peter Moore, Communication Coordinator, SAP
Canada, 613-241-1333 ext. 228. Space is limited.
Please feel free to bring your own lunch. The event
will be bilingual.
For more information about the UN Committee on the
Status of Women meeting, visit its web site:
http://www.un.org/womenwatch/daw/csw/48sess.htm
Peter Moore
Communications Coordinator
South Asia Partnership Canada
Tel. 613-241-1333 ext. 228
Fax 613-241-1129
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Posted Thursday, May 27, 2004 by ggower
The City is proud to join forces with Natural Resources Canada and
Public Works and Government Services Canada to host a one-day mobile
household hazardous waste collection depot on Saturday, May 29. The depot
will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the federal government parking lot
between 405 Rochester Street and 550 Booth Street, just south of the
Queensway.
This depot provides a convenient way to help keep the environment free of
hazardous household waste. Attendants will unload the hazardous material
from your car and dispose of it safely.
Some examples of household hazardous waste include turpentine, brake fluid,
aerosol containers, fire extinguishers, pool chemicals, insecticides,
stains, wood preservatives, barbecue starters, propane tanks, oven cleaners,
disinfectants, herbicides, fungicides, furniture stripper, gasoline, window
cleaner, used needles and syringes.
The following are tips residents should follow when transporting hazardous
waste:
* Ensure the waste is tightly contained.
* Ensure each container is labeled.
* Carry the waste in the trunk of your car to avoid fumes and spills.
* Never mix products together.
* Remember to bring household hazardous waste only - no commercial
waste please.
For more information visit the City's Web site at ottawa.ca or call the
City's call centre at (613) 580-2400.
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Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 27, 2004 by ggower
Action Ottawa - Affordable Housing
Council has approved an Action Ottawa initiative to fund seven new
affordable housing projects in seven different wards across the city. The
new developments will provide 329 housing units for over 600 people with
moderate and low incomes, including 21 wheelchair accessible units. The City
will invest $7.6 million in capital grants, fee relief and land which will
generate $42.4 million by leveraging $35 million from the community and
$7.5 million in Federal and Provincial funding. These projects are part of
the City's long range plan to help the 11,000 people waiting for affordable
housing in Ottawa.
Other items of interest
* Noise By-Law Harmonization
Council approved the harmonization of 13 noise related by-laws into
one set of regulations that will go into effect on September 1. The new
by-law will continue to protect residents from unusual and unnecessary noise
and will provide the public and By-Law Officers with a clear practical
by-law to reference and enforce. Progressive changes in the by-law include:
removal of complex technical noise measurement that hindered enforcement;
removal of "zones" that would require amendments to the by-law as the City
grows; permits loading and unloading during the overnight period provided
that it does not disturb residents in the area; reflect contemporary
business hours by treating Saturday as business day; and removal of
provisions that can not be enforced (e.g., noise from vehicles that are
regulated pursuant to the Highway Traffic Act).
* Action Plan for Smog and Heat
Council approved the 2004 Action Plans for Smog and Heat and the
ongoing planning and coordination of longer term Smog and Heat mitigation
activities. The 2004 Action Plans include raising public awareness of the
effects of heat and smog by monitoring weather, issuing heat and smog alerts
and providing prevention information on the City's Web site and through
local media. They will also ensure the safety of those most at risk, such
as seniors, through research and monitoring, community partner support,
emergency response and long-term policy development. A coordinated approach
to the development and implementation of these plans will integrate
resources, maximize efficiencies and increase the reach of the health
message of both smog and heat.
* 2004 Tax Rates
Several by-laws were approved to establish tax ratios, levy taxes
for 2004 and establish property tax due dates. Council approved setting tax
rates that help create an equitable and balanced tax load. Residential
rates will increase by 3.9%. Council decided to bring historically higher
tax rates on the multi-residential class (apartment buildings with more than
7 units) closer to the rate for residential, meaning taxes for many
apartment buildings will decrease. Tax rates for many multi-residential
class buildings will decrease by the 2.5% required under legislation to
trigger rent reductions. June 29, 2004 was confirmed as the tax due date for
all properties.
* Underground Storage Tank Management Strategy
Council approved a strategy for the City of Ottawa to proactively
manage underground storage tanks on city-owned properties. Council also
approved the $550,000 required for implementation of the strategy in 2004.
Provincial rules require that over the next six years the City must replace
or remove underground storage tanks (used to store gasoline and heating
fuel) that are 25 years or older or have not been used in two years. The
proposed Underground Storage Tank Management Strategy is both compliant with
provincial regulations and consistent with the City's commitment to
protecting the environment and keeping our air, land, and waterways clean
and safe.
* Garbage and recycling pickup for small businesses
On a motion by Councillor Holmes, staff will report back to Council
on June 9, 2004 regarding the feasibility of implementing and recovering the
costs of providing curbside waste and recycling collection for those
commercial businesses that currently meet the residential garbage limit.
* Kanata Lakes Development
On a motion by Councillor Feltmate, council deferred to June 23,
2004 consideration of amendments required to proceed with this development
so staff, the proponent and the ward councillor can resolve legal issues and
outstanding technical questions associated with the project.
Next City Council meeting:
Wednesday, June 9, 2004
For more information:
City of Ottawa
Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450
ottawa.ca Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 27, 2004 by ggower
The City of Ottawa joined hundreds of students from across the
region at Centrepointe Theatre today to celebrate the exposé end-of-year
awards ceremony. The second annual event was held to honour youth who have
produced the best anti-tobacco mass media products, artwork, and youth
action initiatives, as judged by their peers.
"The youth have a powerful voice, and it's time for it to be heard," says
Kierston Fu, a youth facilitator with the City's exposé tobacco-free
project, and co-organizer of the event.
There were many bold and innovative entries, some with an edgy feel that
reflect the anti-tobacco sentiments building among youth. The students
looked at some of the most successful youth anti-smoking campaigns, like
Florida's Truth campaign, and added unique and provocative twists of their
own, including tributes to Canadian anti-tobacco heroes Heather Crowe and
Barb Tarbox.
Following is a list of winning entries:
Heather Crowe Award of Excellence - English Broadcast
Kyle Adams, Matt Ash, Lee Noonan, Julian Obas, Jakub Racek, and Pat
Whitehead - Holy Trinity Catholic High School
Heather Crowe Award of Excellence - French Broadcast
Guillaume Lamothe, Stéphane Perrault, and Roch St-Georges - École secondaire
publique De La Salle
Ottawa Renegades Award of Excellence - English Print
Natasha Zabchuk - Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School
Ottawa Renegades Award of Excellence - French Print
Véronique Maggiore - École secondaire catholique Béatrice-Desloges
Ottawa 67's Award of Excellence - English Technology
Jon Cheung, Omar Doueidar, and Avi Slack - Merivale High School
Ottawa 67's Award of Excellence - French Technology
Roch St-Georges - École secondaire publique De La Salle
PTCC Award of Excellence - English Youth Action
Samantha Armour, Christine Bates, Kate Heney, Tristan Philippe, Kevin
Richardson, Monica Rondeau, Andrew Showers, Cassandra Steffensen, Dylan
Stogran, Adam Warner, and Rosa Zito - St. Peter High School
PTCC Award of Excellence - French Youth Action
Ayane Abdourahman, Stephany Coco, Géraldine Délia, Sanae Elamrani, Christine
Malo, and
Ala Omorri - École secondaire publique Deslauriers
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For more information:
Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 27, 2004 by ggower
In a coordinated attempt on the life of democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, the Burmese military regime, that has brutally ruled Burma for over 42 years, murdered these people, among many others on May 30th 2003 in what has become known as the:
DEPAYIN MASSACRE
Please join us at the Ottawa Public Library (120 Metcalfe/Laurier) auditorium to commemorate this tragic event and Burma’s on-going struggle for democracy and human rights.
Saturday May 29th 2004
6:00 – 9:00pm
featuring guest speakers U Tha Ya (exiled Burmese dissident and writer), U Bo Hla Tint (cabinet minister fromBurma’s government in-exile), Amnesty International, Angus McLeod and more! Burmese food will be served! Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 27, 2004 by ggower
Name of Event: FLY DAY
Date of Event: Saturday, June 26, 2004 rain date June 27
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Event Location: Ottawa Flying Club (http://www.ofc.ca)
20 Lindbergh Private
(Off Hunt Club between Riverside Drive and Bowesville)
About the Event (short): The Ottawa Flying Club offers the public 20 minute sightseeing flights over Ottawa in a small aircraft.
Contacts: Michelle Carrozzella 523-2142 marketing@ofc.ca
Carolyn Piche 837-7376 orhfoundation@on.aibn.com
Glenn Campbell 235-7924 x 12 gcampbell@opto.ca
Marc Desjardins 580-2424 x 28821 mdesjard@magma.ca
Tickets: Available at the gate.
Adults $25.00 - Children 12 and under $20.00
About the Event (long): For over 35 years, the Ottawa Flying Club has hosted this annual fundraiser. Area pilots donate their aircraft and piloting skills to provide sightseeing flights over Ottawa for a fee that is donated to charity. Volunteers from the Rotary Club of Ottawa and the Ottawa Flying Club plan the event. Proceeds of the event go to the Ottawa Rotary Home Foundation and The Rotary Club of Ottawa (Polio Plus Program).
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Posted Thursday, May 27, 2004 by ggower
The annual general meeting of Ottawa Riverkeeper will take place on
Sunday, June 13 at 11:30 a.m. The meeting will be held at Moe's Newport
Cafe down at Westboro Beach, overlooking the beautiful Ottawa River.
All are welcome.
At the meeting we will present a brief overview of the goals of the
organization and the projects we are presently working on. We will also
be holding elections for the board of directors. There are many
opportunities for you to become involved with the organization if you
have positive energy and time to donate to the organization. There will
also be an opportunity for individuals to voice their concerns about
the Ottawa River. A light lunch will be served after the meeting
(about 12:30) and we will begin our celebration of Rivers Day with fun
events for the entire family.
2. Celebrate Canadian Rivers Day (Sunday, June 13) on the Ottawa River
with the Ottawa Riverkeeper.
I) Following the AGM, there will be a "Fundraising Paddle for Ottawa
Riverkeeper" that will follow a route between Westboro Beach and the
Deschenes Rapids. There will be a "Leisure" course and a longer
"Voyageur" course, both courses easily paddled within 1 - 2 hours. The
total distance of the routes will be determined in response to the
weather on the day of the event. The paddling will begin at 1:30 p.m..
Participants are encouraged to raise money for Ottawa Riverkeeper by
collecting pledges. A minimum pledge of $20 per boat is required to be
eligible for our fantastic prizes.
Prizes will be awarded for the following categories:
a.. the fastest paddlers
b.. the best-dressed paddlers
c.. the paddler who collects the most pledges
Registration and Pledge Forms are available at Mountain Equipment Co-op
or you can download the pledge form from the website
http://www.ottawariverkeeper.ca (look under upcoming events).
Participants wishing to take part in the fundraising paddle for Ottawa
Riverkeeper are required to bring their own canoe, kayak or rowboat and
must ensure they have the minimum required safety equipment including
a: PFD, bailer, floating throw rope and pealess whistle. If you do not
have your own boat, rentals are available nearby at MEC.
II) Family Activities:
For those not wishing to participate in the paddle, there will be
exciting family-oriented activities hosted by Ottawa Riverkeeper on the
beach as well as on the river. Come and paddle in a Voyageur canoe,
paint a fish or participate in a geoheritage tour. Join in the fun,
meet the Ottawa Riverkeeper and discover your river. There is no
registration fee to participate in these activities but donations to
Ottawa Riverkeeper are welcome.
3. ORK is seeking volunteers to sit on its board of directors. We are
currently seeking new board members who can contribute time, expertise
and energy to this dynamic organization. We meet once per month in
Ottawa and board members are expected to contribute a minimum of 6
hours of their time each month. All board members should have an
interest in the ecological health of the Ottawa River. Starting date
is July 2004 and the commitment is for a minimum of one year.
This is your chance to make a difference and help direct the
development and growth of this noteworthy organization. We have over
400 members after only one year of operation, we have gained
significant media attention and we have developed numerous partnerships
and working relationships with other organizations and governments. We
are an important voice for the Ottawa River.
Two of the five positions that we are looking to fill are for a
Treasurer and a Secretary. The Treasurer will be responsible for
overseeing financial transactions, making deposits, issuing charitable
tax receipts, reporting to the rest of the Board on financial matters,
and ensuring the overall financial accountability of the organization.
The Treasurer should have financial accounting skills. The secretary
will be responsible for preparing and maintaining accurate minutes of
all meetings of the Board.
Interested candidates should call George Brown, President (613-594-
3535) or Meredith Brown, Riverkeeper and Executive Director (613-864-
7442). Or you can submit a resume to keeper@ottawariverkeeper.ca.
4. The Riverkeeper is up the creek without a paddle (or a boat!).
Help get the Riverkeeper on the river. Do you have a boat you would be
willing to donate to Ottawa Riverkeeper? Better yet, do you have a
boat and experience on the river? We are looking for people who are
willing to take the Riverkeeper out on the river and tour them around
an area that you know well or bring them to an area that you are
concerned about. It could be a few hours or a full day. If this
interests you, or if you have ideas about who might be interested,
please contact the Riverkeeper at keeper@ottawariverkeeper.ca
That's it for the news this month. We are planning changes to our
website, so please check in every few weeks. I hope to see you down at
Westboro Beach at the Rivers Day celebration!
Sincerely,
Meredith Brown, Riverkeeper
Ottawa Riverkeeper / Les Sentinelles de la Rivière des Outaouais
Ensuring a healthy, ecologically sustainable Ottawa River for all
Une rivière des Outaouais en santé et gérée de façon durable pour le
bien-être de tous
Hotline: 1-888-9KEEPER
Ottawa: 613-864-7442
email: keeper@ottawariverkeeper.ca
http://www.ottawariverkeeper.ca Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 27, 2004 by ggower
5:30 - 6:30 PM, Tuesday June 1
Honeywell Room, 2nd floor, Ottawa City Hall
111 Laurier Avenue Ottawa
Lots of free bike parking! All Welcome!
WHEN did a handful of cyclists start a movement in Ontario that
resulted in millions of dollars of cycling improvements ?
WHO was begging cyclists to stop phoning? And why?
WHAT can a person who regularly rides a bike do consistently better
than almost every professional transportation engineer and planner ?
WHERE can you find good cycling infrastructure?
WHY is your 1 minute of effort more important than 1 hour of mine?
HOW can citizens build support for cycling for the next next ten years
?
Participate in a short "direct action" and be a part of the next
movement for better cycling in Ontario!
The presenter
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Brett Delmage is Treasurer of Velo Ontario Cycling Alliance,
a member-based group that promotes more and better
cycling in Ontario. He is a former president of Citizens for Safe
Cycling and chair of the City of Ottawa Cycling Advisory Committee.
Working with hundreds of squeaky wheels,
Brett helped organize numerous campaigns that have raised millions of
dollars in support for cycling infrastructure and pro-cycling programs
and policies.
Pizza by donation.
Post-meeting Ride
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Following the presentation join the Cycling Infrastructure Ride - a
short, fun ride with lots of stops so you can give your suggestions for
cycling improvements. Starts at City Hall, Lisgar Street entrance at
6:35 PM.
A Commuter Challenge 2004 - Bike to Work Day Presentation
Hosted by Citizens for Safe Cycling
contact: Info@VeloOntario.ca Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 27, 2004 by ggower
The rain stayed away, so the Renegades were able to take advantage and get two practices on the fields at Kemptville College, one in the morning and the other in the afternoon.
NOTES AND QUOTES: OL Ibrahim Khan is letting everybody know that he doesn’t mind being called by his nickname, Obby, which is pronounced AW-bee … Kicker Ian Hewitt is a Calgary native who is following the Stanley Cup playoffs closely. A Flames fan, he was on 17th Avenue in Calgary when the Flames clinched the Western Conference championship over the San Jose Sharks … “We think he’s a finisher. We’re going to give him every opportunity to be that guy,” Renegades coach Joe Paopao on receiver and Ottawa Gee-Gees grad Darryl Ray … Left tackle Mike Abou-Mechrek, sporting a Mohawk-type haircut during camp, suffered a stinger injury during the morning practice but returned before the end of the session. “He’s a tough cookie,” said Paopao.
INJURIES: Safety Greg Bearman (groin strain) and WR Aaron Lockett (hip flexor) were hurt during morning practice … DB Syniker Taylor (hamstring, May 24), DT Mike Moten (knee, May 24), RB Kevin Lawrence (knee, May 23), OL Mike Sutherland (off-season knee surgery) also were missing … DB Anthony Malbrough (returned yesterday; hamstring, May 23).
KEMPTVILLE COLLEGE
830 Prescott St.
Kemptville, ON
DRIVING DIRECTIONS: From Ottawa take Highway 416 South to Kemptville. Take exit 34 and merge right (west) on Highway 43. Drive approximately 1 km and turn left on County Road 19. Proceed to end. Turn right on Van Buren Street to the end. Turn left at Prescott St. The college will be located approximately 1/2 km on the right.
FIELD LOCATION: The Renegades practice on the fields located at the southwest corner of the campus, south of the Parish Building and the W.B. George Centre. Spectators are welcome to attend. In case of inclement weather, closed practices (closed to the public) will be held inside the gymnasium at the W.B. George Centre.
SCHEDULE FOR THURSDAY, MAY 27
3:30 p.m. -- 5:35 p.m.: Practice
Please note: No morning practice
SCHEDULE FOR FRIDAY, MAY 28
8:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.: Practice
3:30 p.m. -- 5:35 p.m.: Practice
SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY, MAY 29
Scrimmage in afternoon. Time to be determined.
SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY, MAY 30
Practice in afternoon. Time to be determined. Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 27, 2004 by ggower
The final concert of the National Arts Centre Orchestra's
subscription season takes place on Thursday, June 3 and Friday, June 4, when
former Principal Guest Conductor Franz-Paul Decker returns to the podium
with a fiery programme of Spanish music including works by de Falla,
Albeniz, Rodrigo, and featuring two very special guest artists - NAC
Orchestra principal flute Joanna G'froerer and Spanish castanet virtuoso
Lucero Tena. These Bostonian Bravo concerts take place at 20:00 in the NAC's
Southam Hall.
Joanna G'froerer will perform Rodrigo's Fantasia para un gentilhombre, a
work the late Spanish composer originally composed for the guitar of André
Segovia, which was later arranged for flute by James Galway. Joanna
G'froerer was invited by conductor Maximiano Valdés to Spain to record the
Rodrigo with the Orquesta Sinfonica del Principado de Asturias. The
resulting Naxos CD, released in Canada in February, has received rave
reviews. Richard Todd wrote in the Ottawa Citizen: "G'Froerer plays
gorgeously. (Has anyone ever heard her play another way?)"; and Rick
Phillips of CBC Sound Advice gave the recording 5 stars out of 5, saying "I
thought that the big lush vibrato rich flute tone of James Galway never
really fit the music and here on this new Naxos disc, Joanna G'froerer uses
a cleaner, more pure and focussed sound that I preferred and that did these
works better justice." Joanna will be in the Foyer after the concert for a
CD signing.
Lucero Tena has raised castanet performance to the level of an art form by
blending rhythmic sensibility, precise calibration of sound intensities, and
above all a masterful perfection of technique. Composers like Joaquin
Rodrigo, Federico Moreno-Torroba, Leonardo Balada and Enrique Llacer-Regoli
have composed music especially for her, and she has performed with
conductors such as Lorin Maazel, Mstislav Rostropovich, Rafel Fruhbeck de
Burgos, as well as Franz-Paul Decker with whom she made her NAC Orchestra
debut in 1993. Her unique personal style has led to the castanets being
introduced into the great concert halls as a solo instrument. The term
"castanet concertist" was created especially for her, and is entirely
appropriate for the style of performance she has taken all over the world.
Lucero Tena will perform Luigi Boccherini's Introducción y Fandango arranged
by Abril; Tomás Bretón's Zapateado; Amadeo Vives' "Fandango" from Doña
Francisquita; and Pablo de Sarasate's Finale from Zigeunerweisen.
Franz-Paul Decker will conduct the NAC Orchestra in Manuel de Falla's El
Amor Brujo, and excerpts from Albeniz's Suite Española orchestrated by
Raphael Frühbeck de Burgos). Maestro Decker is a conductor of international
reputation who has played an important role in Canadian musical life. He
has been a regular guest conductor of the National Arts Centre Orchestra
since 1976 and was Principal Guest Conductor from 1991 to 1999. Maestro
Decker is Principal Guest Conductor of the Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona,
where he was Music Director from 1986 to 1992. In September 1995 he was
named Conductor Laureate of the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra with whom he
has enjoyed a highly acclaimed association of 30 years.
Tickets for these Bostonian Bravo Series concerts on June 3 and 4 are on
sale now at $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST
and Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from
10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111.
Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's web-site at
www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the hall
are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid
student ID card. Groups of 20 and more save up to 20% on NAC Music, Theatre
and Dance performances. To book call 947-7000 ext. 384 or email
grp@nac-cna.ca .
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Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
Fax: (613) 996-2828 Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
Come join the celebration of technology at the Cumberland Museum.
The annual Power Show is an active and interactive celebration of the
arrival of the age of technology. This event has something for every member
of the family such as wagon rides, children's activities, cooking, weaving,
antique tractors and automobiles, Morse telegraphy demonstrations, and much
more. Enjoy a hearty breakfast and lunch on site.
Date: Saturday, May 29 and Sunday, May 30,
2004
Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: Cumberland Heritage Village
Museum
2940 Old Montreal Road
Admission: $5.00 for adults, $3.00 for
seniors/students, under 5 years free, $18.00 for a family fee.
The annual Cumberland Car Rally will be departing from the Museum on
Saturday starting from noon to 2 p.m. there will be a Wrap Up pork and
chicken barbeque with entertainment, door prizes and silent auction. The
cost is $25 per person for the Rally and BBQ, and $15 per person for the
dinner only. To register for the Car Rally contact Councillor Rob Jellet's
office at 580-2489
Enjoy the sights sounds and music of this intriguing period, where history
comes alive! Make a date with history at the Cumberland Heritage Museum. For
more information call 833-3059.
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Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
More on Ottawa Radio: http://www.ottawastart.com/radio.php
Today the Bureau of Broadcast Measurement (BBM) released the SPRING 2004
ratings for radio stations and for the first time 106.9fm The BEAR
(CKQB-FM) leads the market in total listeners.
Each week over 273,461* listeners, the most of any radio station in the
region, tune in Ottawa’s Best Rock Mix. That’s a 29% increase from
Spring 2003. Next was CBC 1 at 256,581 listeners, MAJIC 100 at 253,238
and CFRA at 191,764.
The BEAR maintained it’s position as Ottawa’s top rock station in market
share, total audience and hours tuned. The BEAR also dominated or saw
substantial gains in many of the important male demographics.
Highlights:
· The BEAR is #1 Adults 25-34
· The BEAR is #1 Males 18-24, 18-34, 18-44, 18-49, 25-34, 25-44, 25-49
· The BEAR is #2 Males 25-54 (up from #5 last fall)
· The BEAR’s Breakfast is #1 with Adults 18-44, 25-34, 25-44 and Males
25-34, Males 25-44
· The BEAR’s Breakfast is #2 Males 25-54 (up from #6 last fall)
· Over 2.14 million hours tuned each week (up from 1.3 million last fall)
· Over half of the BEAR’s tuning comes from Adults 25-44.
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For More Information:
Eric Stafford, Vice President and General Manager
Phone: (613) 225-1069 Ext 200
E-mail: ericstaf@thebear.net
*Source: BBM Spring 2004 Survey, Ottawa-Hull, Adults 12+ Anglo Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
tudents, staff, and alumni are ready to mark
the 160th birthday of Lisgar Collegiate Institute May 28-30. On May 29,
celebrations include a reception at Rideau Hall from 10:30 am to noon and
a gala dinner dance at the Ottawa Congress Centre at 7 pm. A complete
schedule of events can be found at http://www.lisgar.net/160th/schedule.php
Highlights of the celebration include:
· An Open House and Decade Rooms;
· Musical performances;
· The 160th Reunion Project, to renovate Lisgar’s auditorium and rename it
Alumni Hall;
· Dedicating a plaque to Alexis Helmer, a former student who’s death
during the First World War was the direct inspiration for John MacRae’s
famous poem, In Flanders Fields;
· Unveiling the Lisgar Athletic Wall of Fame, to honour former Lisgar
athletes who have achieved outstanding success at the university,
national, Olympic, or professional level.
For additional information, please contact Christina Jutzi,
cjutzi@lisgar.net, 295-7918, visit the dedicated web site at
www.lisgar.net
or call Communications and Information Services at 596-8791. Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
Salute to the 1960s at the eighth annual ByWard Market Auto Classic
What: 8th annual ByWard Market Auto Classic
When: Sunday, June 6, 2004 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Eight locations throughout the ByWard Market:
The plaza of the National Gallery of Canada, the Tin House and Beaux Arts Courtyards, Clarendon Lanes, York Street, Parent Avenue, and two locations on George Street.
Some of this area’s most elite automobiles are returning to the Market for the eighth annual ByWard Market Auto Classic on Sunday, June 6, 2004.
A tradition in the ByWard Market for the last eight years, this unique auto show features a variety of exceptional vehicles that will be on display in eight different locations throughout the Market, from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
This year, a Salute to the 1960’s will be featured on the plaza of the National Gallery of Canada. The NCC’s historic courtyards will also be used as display sites.
The event is free, so come out before 1 p.m., and vote for your favourites – the awards will be presented at 2:30 p.m. in front of the Lookout Bar & Bistro located at 41 York. The results will also be posted on the ByWard Market BIA Web site at www.byward-market.com and on the voicemail at 562-3325 after 4:00 p.m.
2003 People’s Choice Winner
Michael Davies - 1979 Dodge Little Red Express
For more information, contact
Brenna Morell
Special Events Coordinator
ByWard Market BIA
55 ByWard Market Square, 2nd floor
Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3
(613) 562-3325
events@byward-market.com
www.byward-market.com Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
July 2–8, 2004
Canada’s capital will welcome 1,200 arts & education specialists
from over 60 countries
Just as the Canada Day fireworks are fading from the sky, Ottawa will come alive again with a vibrant, multicultural and multilingual mix of performances, workshops, panel discussions and other activities… all part of the fifth world congress of the International Drama/Theatre & Education Association (IDEA), a dynamic network of drama and theatre educators, theatre artists and theatre workers from around the world.
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Under the symbolic guidance of the inukshuk, the IDEA 2004 delegates will explore the vital role that drama and theatre can play in establishing identity and in meeting the artistic and educational needs of young people in all parts of the world.
The congress will take place July 2 through 8, 2004 at various venues in the National Capital, including the National Arts Centre, the University of Ottawa and the Westin Hotel. Over 1,200 drama and education specialists, artists and theatre workers from over 60 countries are expected to attend. The list of registrants includes more than 70 delegates subsidized by the IDEA Solidarity Fund, which strengthens the intercultural aspect of the congress by assisting applicants from financially-disadvantaged countries.
“This is the first time the IDEA congress has been held in the Americas, and we’re delighted to welcome our colleagues from around the world to Canada’s capital city,” says IDEA president Larry O’Farrell.
IDEA 2004 conference highlights
· Directions: Theatre for Young Audiences Festival (Open to the public)
A feast of 16 plays for family audiences, presented by leading Theatre for Young Audiences companies from Canada, Colombia and Hong Kong.
· Young IDEAs
Canadian and international students will work together with professional artists and educators to create original theatre performances for the Congress opening and closing ceremonies.
· Special interest/themed activities
Special interest groups will meet several times during the week to share ideas, experience and best practices on such topics as theatre for community development; drama/theatre and special needs education; drama/theatre and therapy; drama/theatre in new art forms and media; and drama/theatre and gender issues.
· The Agora
An informal marketplace offering delegates a unique set of displays and networking opportunities.
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Keynote perspectives, workshops, round tables and panel discussions
(Selected events open to the public)
presented by over 300 international experts from a wide diversity of cultural, artistic and pedagogical backgrounds, including:
- Prof. David Booth (Canada): One of Canada’s foremost drama educators, internationally recognized for his contributions to the field through his prolific scholarly publications and his experience as an engaging master teacher.
- Monique Rioux (Canada): Award-winning playwright and director, co-founder of acclaimed Montrealbased children’s theatre company Les Deux Mondes.
- Arturo Morell (Mexico): Founder of the Pastorelas Festival that has revived an ancient ecclesiastical form as a secular instrument for social and cultural development. His approach has been widely adopted in helping inmates in the Mexican prison system.
- Dr. Richard Deasy (USA): Assistant State Superintendent of Schools for Maryland and Director of the Arts Education Partnership, a nonprofit coalition of education, arts, business, philanthropic, and governmental organizations that demonstrate and promote the essential role of arts education.
- Dr. Roslyn Arnold (Australia): Dean and Head of School, University of Tasmania, Australia, published poet and novelist, and respected researcher and scholar in the fields of drama and theatre in education.
For detailed, regularly-updated information
(including event schedules, speaker profiles,
and information about events open to the public),
please visit the IDEA 2004 Web site: www.idea2004.ca
IDEA was established in Porto, Portugal in 1992. Previous congresses have been held in Porto, Portugal (1992); Brisbane, Australia (1995); Kisumu, Kenya (1998); and Bergen, Norway (2001). The next congress will be held in 2007 in Hong Kong.
IDEA’s honorary patrons are Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D., Governor General of Canada, and His Excellency John Ralston Saul, C.C.
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The host organization is Theatre Canada, a national umbrella association for community and educational theatre. Supporting partners are the National Arts Centre, Prologue to the Performing Arts, and the University of Ottawa (Faculty of Education).
IDEA 2004 gratefully acknowledges the assistance of the Canada Council for the Arts, the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Ontario Arts Council, and the Ontario Trillium Foundation, as well as The Council of Drama & Dance in Education (CODE), the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE)/University of Toronto, the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board (OCCSB), the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB), Queen’s University, the Sears Ontario Drama Festival, and the University of Victoria.
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Media contact (accreditation, press kits, interviews):
Diana Tyndale, Publicity & Media Relations Coordinator
Piranha Communications (Ottawa)
Tel. (613) 2330666, ext. 1 / Fax (613) 2335153
E-mail ghostfish55@yahoo.ca
IDEA 2004 information & registration:
Vladimir Torres, Congress and Volunteer Coordinator
Tel. (613) 2373503
E-mail v.torres@ideaworldcongress.ca
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Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
Members of Ottawa's disabled community understand intricately how
accessibility is as vital to a city's quality of life as are safe drinking
water and affordable public transportation.
So too, does the City of Ottawa.
Back in January, Council approved its first Municipal Accessibility Plan, a
document that addresses the measures the City has been and will be taking to
identify, remove and prevent barriers to persons with disabilities.
Prepared in consultation and collaboration with the City's Accessibility
Advisory Committee, which is comprised of residents with varying types of
disabilities, the Plan will come to life once an implementation strategy is
developed.
In the interim, residents can find valuable accessibility-related
information in the Residents section of the City's Web site at ottawa.ca.
There, a detailed Accessibility Services toolbox gives users a comprehensive
look at the Plan, as well as an inside peek at the City's advancements where
accessibility issues are concerned.
For instance, the site contains information about the Accessibility Advisory
Committee, which aims to develop an awareness and understanding of issues
and concerns of disabled residents. In addition, the toolbox details City
policies that are designed to make Ottawa as inclusive and barrier-free as
possible, and describes current accessibility initiatives in transportation,
including how to make use of accessible transit and taxicabs.
The City has also established a single access point - barrierfree@ottawa.ca
or accessfacile@ottawa.ca - through which residents can ask questions or
make comments and suggestions about municipal accessibility issues.
In June 2001, the City held an innovative SmartGrowth Summit during which
residents were invited to share ideas on how to grow the Ottawa community
into a unique, world-class city. One often-reiterated refrain was
accessibility, and from the discussion was born a vital component to which
the City is committed as it builds towards the apex of its growth, the year
2020.
Easy mobility in a city of distinct, liveable communities is in fact a
mainstay of all future development, and the theme is already prevalent in
many City initiatives. Visit ottawa.ca, read the Municipal Accessibility
Plan and browse the accessibility services toolbox to see just how much the
City has done, and plans to do, to ensure Ottawa is always open to and
inclusive for every resident.
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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
People from all walks of life are living with schizophrenia. You can make a difference in their lives. Join Mayor Bob Chiarelli as the Ottawa Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario holds its annual Walk of Hope for Schizophrenia & Mental Illnesses on Sunday, May 30, 2004. The Walk is being held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Pre-registration is required (limited on-site registration available from 11:00 am – 12:00 Noon).
Schizophrenia is not rare … it is a medical illness which affects 1 in 100 people worldwide … up to 10,000 people in the Ottawa region will suffer from schizophrenia at some point in their life. There is evidence that schizophrenia is a severe disturbance in the brain’s functioning. There is as yet no cure, but effective treatment is available – and it works. Schizophrenia is TWICE as common as Alzheimer’s disease. Each year, approximately 150 young people in the Ottawa area will be diagnosed with schizophrenia. More importantly, the early symptoms of schizophrenia commonly appear between the ages of 15 and 25 years old. Schizophrenia is youth’s greatest disabler.
Join with us the Schizophrenia Society, and our partners, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Causeway Work Centre, Depression and Manic Depression Mutual Support Group (NCR), Ottawa Salus Corporation, Parents’ Lifeline of Eastern Ontario (PLEO) and Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa, as we support friends and families of people with schizophrenia.
For additional information on the Walk please call 761-9218 or visit our website at www.ncf.ca/schizophrenia
Contacts:
Sheila Deighton
Ottawa Chapter
(613) 761-9218 Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
June 10,11,12 2004
Ottawa
A new artist-run festival with performances in alternative spaces, parks and streets, square zero will bring together close to 30 independent dance artists from Ottawa, across Canada and the United States to shine a light on dance that is innovative, unusual, and beyond the mainstream. Visit our website http://www.artengine.ca/collectivegulp/squarezero.html
At the Dance Network Studio (111A Rideau, 3rd floor), June 10, 11 & 12
o Simplexity is a suite of solos and duets that apply the eloquent simplicity of movement to complex realms of meaning and expression. Showtime: 7:00 PM
o Live Feed marries cutting-edge dance with explorations in video and sound, immersing the viewer in a world of sensation. Showtime: 8:30 PM
At Dance Mosaic (523 Bank Street) June 11 & 12 only
o Recherche:Passion mixes obsessions and reflections on art, science, and other relationships. Showtime: 6:30 PM
o Anthology turns a page in dance theatre, telling stories in movement and words. Showtime: 8:00 PM
At Club SAW (67 Nicholas) June 10, 11, 12
o Prime Function is a nightly party that's a mad mix of improvisation, sculptural installation, music, video, potted plants and other delights, taking dance off the stage and into the audience. Start time: 9:00 PM – doors open until 11:00 PM
All around town June 10, 11, 12:
o Offside/offsite artists will be performing in streets, parks, bicycle paths and other locations, flooding the city with off-beat, unexpected, beautiful dance. Times: TBA, PWYC.
Ticket Information:
Double bill: $20
See two shows back to back at one venue in one night and save!
Festival pass: $35
See it all! more really is more...
Individual tickets: $12 (available only at the door, cash only)
Passes can be reserved in advance by calling 613-237-1551 or e-mailing collectivegulp@hotmail.com. They can be purchased by cash or cheque. Pass holders must arrive 15 minutes ahead of showtime at Dance Network and Dance Mosaic to be guaranteed a seat.
Artists:
Jessica Runge & Barbara Pallomina (Toronto),
Andrew Tay and Sasha Kleinplatz (Montreal),
Louise N. Boucher (Ottawa),
Cathy Kyle Fenton (Ottawa),
Ame Henderson (Toronto).
hum/Susanna Hood (Toronto),
Mange Mes Pieds/Catherine Lipscombe (Montreal),
Lotuslab Intermedia/Chanti Wadge (Montreal)
Offshoots Collective (Eryn Dace Trudell, Rebecca Todd) (Toronto),
Thea Patterson (Montreal),
Hijack (Minneapolis).
Lisa Pijuan (Toronto),
INERTIA (Tanya Crowder, Regina Radisic) (Toronto)
MOTILE (Shara Weaver, Renata Soutter, John Mazurek, Brian Keith, Goran Pop-Jordanov, music by Ken Easton) (Ottawa),
Miriam Colvin (Minneapolis),
Pam Johnson, Julie Lebel, Yves Candau (Toronto),
Kenneth Emig (Ottawa), Susan Lee & Aidan Baker (Toronto),
Instant Improv (Montreal),
DeCypher Cru (Montreal/Ottawa),
Meagan O’Shea (Toronto)
Bike Ballet Club (Saskatoon),
Grasshoppa Dance Exchange (Ottawa),
Julia Aplin & Maureen Shea (Toronto/Ottawa),
22 Toes (Toronto)
For information:
telephone: 613-237-1551
e-mail: collectivegulp@hotmail.com
web-site: www.artengine.ca/collectivegulp/squarezero.html Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
The Renegades got back on the outdoor playing field yesterday afternoon for the first time since the opening day of training camp on Sunday.
An overnight rain caused the field to be unplayable, which prompted Renegades coach Joe Paopao to cancel the morning practice session. Instead, players and coaches huddled in classrooms for meetings.
While the Renegades coaches would prefer to have all the team’s workouts take place outdoors, Paopao said colleagues have been able to get a good look at most of the players.
“I’m not interested in guys running into each other,” said Paopao. “I’m more interested in guys lining up the right way.”
The Renegades play two exhibition games (June 3 at home against the Montreal Alouettes and June 9 in a rematch against the Larks in Montreal) before beginning the regular season June 17 against the Blue Bombers in Winnipeg.
“Our goal is to get ready for June 17. We’ve got to get ready for the season,” said the coach.
The Renegades plan on two outdoor workouts on Wednesday, but will move indoors to the W.B. George Centre gymnasium if the weather gets soggy.
TALAMAIVAO GOES HOME: Due to family reasons, defensive lineman Pene Talamaivao returned home to Utah yesterday after arriving at camp on Monday. Talamaivao played for the Renegades during the inaugural 2002 season but missed all of last year after becoming ill during the off-season.
WOE CANADA: Renegades coaches and GM Eric Tillman will be forced to make difficult choices when evaluating the Canadian talent at this year’s camp. “We’re heavy with Canadian receivers. The competition is there,” said coach Paopao. Pat Woodcock, Andre Kirwan, Darryl Ray, Aubrey Cummings, David Azzi, Christian Heffernan and Grayson Shillingford are the Canadian receivers in camp. The defensive line also has four Canadians – Tim Fleiszer, Roger Dunbrack, Clinton Wayne and rookie Matt Kirk – looking for spots.
NOTES AND QUOTES: OG Alexandre Gauthier is pushing for a starting spot this season after seeing limited action during the first two seasons. “He’s getting closer and closer to being that starter,” said Paopao. Gauthier was the first overall pick of the 2002 Canadian College Draft … For the record, coach Paopao is picking Calgary to beat Tampa in the Stanley Cup final. That might not sit well with Renegades receiver Andre Kirwan whose older brother, Nigel, is an assistant coach with the Lightning …
INJURIES: DB Syniker Taylor (hamstring) and DT Mike Moten (knee) were hurt during yesterday afternoon’s practice and are listed as day-to-day. DB Anthony Malbrough (hamstring, May 23), RB Kevin Lawrence (knee, May 23), OL Mike Sutherland (off-season knee surgery) also were missing.
ROSTER MOVES: DL Pene Talamaivao added to suspended list. Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
Elmdale School's Art in the Garden and Plant Fair is set to blossom
on Saturday June 12 from
10 a.m. to noon. The public can browse and purchase rare and unusual
perennials, forged iron trellises, stone
sculptures, teacup bird baths, and mosaics to decorate your garden
area. There will also be several
garden experts on hand to give out advise.....Master Gardeners, the
Canadian Peony Society and
the Ottawa River Iris Society. Delicious food will also be for sale.
There's also a raffle of two gorgeous tri-coloured geraniums grown
by gardening guru Ed Lawrence.
The event is free of charge, rain or shine in Champlain Park (Island
Park Drive and Scott Street area)
For details call 728-1945. Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
The City of Ottawa's Stafford Studios invite you to see the wide
variety of artwork that can be done under one roof at the annual Stafford
Studio Open House. The public can interact with the artists and view their
works as they are created. The official open house reception features a
performance by jazz band The Verona Katz, plus the premiere viewing of new
art works.
Reception: Friday, May 28, 2004
Time: 7 to 10 p.m.
Location: Nepean Creative Arts Centre
35 Stafford Road, Bells Corners
This edition features Jane Burnstein, Tony Clark, Sheryl Crighton, Michael
Goodson, Janis Hall, Ewa Kujawska, Jadzia Romaniec, Vivien Tytor, and
Annemarie Zeyl.
The show is open on Friday, May 28, 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, May 29, 10 a.m.
to 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 30, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more
information call 596-5783.
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Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
Did you know that working smoke alarms can cut your chances of
dying in a fire by 50 per cent? In Ontario, having working smoke alarms is
not only a good idea*it's the law.
Ottawa Fire Services recommends you install a smoke alarm on every level of
your home, and outside your sleeping areas. Test your smoke alarms every
month and change the batteries twice a year when you change your clocks.
A working smoke alarm and a home fire escape plan will significantly
increase your chances of surviving a fire.
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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 26, 2004 by ggower
With the federal election writ about to be dropped in Canada, Freedom Party of Canada is today releasing its policy-laden, but stylish*, election platform. The twist: this platform, entitled "The Right Direction" is for the federal election expected in 2008. The platform or "burgundy book" comes at a time when the Liberals, Conservatives, and NDP seem content to run campaigns based upon issues of dishonesty or scariness, rather than upon issues or policy: on vague claims to having "momentum" or something "better" rather than on claims to having solutions or a vision for Canada. (...continued below).
Cover: The Right Direction
Freedom Party's leader, Oshawa employment lawyer Paul McKeever, explains that:
"Adscams come and go, and we recognize and understand the sentiment that 'elections are no time to debate policy'. However, the issues addressed by the policies in the Freedom Party of Canada platform promise to remain pressing economic and social concerns after election 2004 and leading into the federal election expected in 2008: we are confident enough in our positions that we are releasing them now, four years in advance of our first election effort.
We're being entirely open and unequivocal with this document. It is not a mere wish list or a mere "choose change" slogan: it is a promise and a committment to all Canadians. It's not a list of things we would like to do: it's a list of things we are vowing to do when elected Canada's government."
Freedom Party of Canada is the recently founded federal counterpart to the officially registered Freedom Party of Ontario. Freedom Party is Canada's only capitalist party. "We do not share the Liberal/Conservative view that government and business should be in partnership: that is corporativism, not capitalism", explains McKeever.
The Right Direction is available now, in Adobe Acrobat Reader format (.pdf) at this address http://www.freedomparty.ca/election2008/platform.htm Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
Arts Canterbury Presents
The Cherry Orchard By Anton Chekhov
Modern Adaptation by Angelina Trottier
May 26 to May 29 7:30pm (There will also be 2 matinée shows. For info,
email boxoffice@cherryorchardplay.com )
Barrie Alexander Auditorium,
Canterbury High School,
900 Canterbury Avenue
Adult Ticket: 12$
Student Ticket: 8$
All proceeds will go to Arts Canterbury
http://www.cherryorchardplay.com/info.html
There are two casts performing the same show on different days. See
below for the scheduled performers.
For ticket reservations email
boxoffice@cherryorchardplay.com
indicating date and time desired.
The Cherry Orchard
The more things change, the more they stay the same...
The Cherry Orchard takes place between two major events in Russian
history. It is a story about the change in Russian society. Today we
are seeing change in our society. We are changing the way people work,
the way corporations and governments do business. New technologies,
while freeing us of many repetitive tasks, are changing how we relate
to each other, and to society. This play looks at the life of one
aristocratic family and what happened to them as a result of the
change. The year of 2004 marks one hundred years since The Cherry
Orchard�s first production.
Is history repeating itself?
For further information please contact our producers
Katie Lawson klawson@cherryorchardplay.com or
Heather Burns-Shillington hburns@cherryorchardplay.com
http://www.cherryorchardplay.com/main.html Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
Ticket Defence Meeting
Thurs. May 27 - 7pm
Second Cup - on Elgin St. just north of Gladstone (accross from the Elgin St. Diner)
Agenda items:
-Trial updates
-Next trial dates and TD agent scheduling
-Ticket drop off locations
-Report on high school class - Ticket Defence presentation
-Pleading guilty, no contest or not guilty
-List Serve
-Other business
-Next meeting
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More Information about Ticket Defence
*About Us
The volunteers working with the Ticket Defence Program are concerned
about the Safe Streets Act and other anti-poor laws that provide additional powers to police
and businesses to harass and intimidate panhandlers, squeegee kids and anyone else who finds
themselves living on the streets. We have initiated a program, to help with tickets issued
under the Safe Streets Act and other legislation, by providing representation for folks at the
provincial courthouse to fight the fines. We are not lawyers, although we do work with lawyers and law
students. We are autonomous from social agencies, charities or political parties and
have no government funding.
*What to do with the ticket
1. Make sure the back of the ticket is signed. The rest of the form
can be left blank.
2. Have an authorization form signed, allowing us to act as agent in
court. We need this form in order to represent the person who was ticketed.
3. If they would like to be kept informed of the status of their case
have the person who was ticketed provide contact information on the back
of the authorization form. This can be specific hours at a drop-in centre or
another location if they don't have access to phone or email. If there is a way
to contact the person and they would like to attend at court then this
should be indicated on the authorization form. People should be
strongly encouraged to attend if possible.
*For more information
To follow up on your ticket or if you have other questions, leave a
message at 786-1015 or
email tickets@resist.ca.
** Frequently asked questions **
* What should I do if I tore up the ticket?
- If you don't have the ticket we can still help you. The most
important thing is to leave us your full name and if possible the date the ticket was
issued. Of course it will also be helpful if you can give us the name of the arresting
officer, the exact wording of the charge and/or an account of what happened.
* What are the most likely outcomes?
-If the officer does not show up at court, the charge will be dropped.
If he or she does attend then in the worst case you will be found guilty and have to
pay a fine. In between these extremes we have an opportunity to argue against these unjust laws.
*What happens if I ignore the ticket?
-If you ignore the ticket then you will be found guilty (unless there
is a technical mistake made)and be expected to pay the fine.
*Will I have to appear in court?
-No. We will be acting as your agent, but it is helpful if you can attend.
How to get involved
The Ticket Defence Program is a working group of Direct Action
Casework Ottawa (DACO) and Legal Support Ottawa (LSO).
The program is modelled on that of the Ontario Coalition Against
Poverty (OCAP) in Toronto. We are always looking for more volunteers
to work inside and outside the courtroom. Contact us if you want to help!
Ticket Defence Program - 786-1015 or email tickets@resist.ca
(from our handout)
ARE YOU BEING HARASSED
FOR LIVING ON THE STREET?
Have you recently been ticketed for
panhandling, squeegeeing or sleeping in a
public place? A group has formed in Ottawa to
fight ticketing under the Safe Streets Act and
NCC, OC Transpo and City of Ottawa Bylaws
which are targeted at people living on the
streets. These laws are unjust. They serve
to scapegoat the poor, while all levels of
government continue to cut social assistance
and fail to fund affordable housing.
Don't delay! Drop off your ticket within 15
days at one of the following locations and
we'll fight it for you:
Rideau Street Youth Enterprises (needs approval)
Sandy Hill Community Health Centre (needs approval)
So far we have successfully had fines dropped
for infractions such as illegal camping,
panhandling, soliciting near taxi stand,
soliciting in an aggressive manner, etc. Our
caseworkers are not lawyers but we can defend
you against tickets such as these in court.
For more information or to volunteer leave a
message at 786-1015 or email tickets@resist.ca.
The Ticket Defence Program is a working group
of Direct Action Casework Ottawa and Legal
Support Ottawa. We are not a social agency,
charity or political party. We are dedicated
to struggle against a system which maintains
the inequity, indignity and needless suffering
of poverty. Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
Wednesday, June 9th, 2004
9:30 - 11:00 am ATTENTION NEWCOMERS! Learn how to create perennial gardens in containers from Wendy McGuire. Special songs by Barbara Giroux. Fran Ford from Barrie Ontario shares “Four Love Stories”. Location: The Hall of the Orleans United Church (1111 Orleans Blvd). Information & reservations – 834-1683 or 749-9127. Sponsors: Orleans/Gloucester Christian Women’s Club. Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
Classical music is alive and well and can be a blast for the very young! That’s been the message behind the Ottawa Chamber Music Society’s Family Music Fair presented since 1997.
Presented in collaboration with the Department of Music of the University of Ottawa, visitors can take a musical journey through the halls of the Pérez Building (610 Cumberland) on Sunday, May 30th from 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. With passports in hand, children and music-lovers of all ages can participate in a treasure hunt traveling through the many different sounds of music from around the world, including the rhythms of the Caribbean, Indonesia, and India. There will be over 100 short concerts, an opportunity to try instruments of every description, meet the musicians and ask questions, watch the making of a violin, examine music through other mediums from computers to film – and much more. Admission is free!
This year’s Family Music Fair will involve numerous renowned musicians including Kimball Sykes, principal clarinet and Charles Hamann, principal oboe of the National Arts Centre Orchestra, violinist David Stewart, and Ottawa Chamber Music Society Artistic Director Julian Armour. Various ensembles made up of young musicians will also participate including a string quartet from the Ottawa Youth Orchestra.
This is a day for families, the adventurous and the curious of all ages. Participants will be encouraged to move around from room to room and explore the grounds to take in as much activity as possible! So come and take your family on this musical journey!
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For more information please contact:
Kerry Winnemore, (613) 234-8008, ext. 242
Communications Assistant
communications@chamberfest.com Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
Join Mayor Bob Chiarelli as the Ottawa Chapter of the Schizophrenia Society of Ontario holds its annual Walk of Hope for Schizophrenia & Mental Illnesses on Sunday, May 30, 2004. The Walk is being held on Parliament Hill in Ottawa from 11:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
The 2004 Walk of Hope for Schizophrenia & Mental Illnesses is being held by chapters across the province and hopes to raise $200,000. Schizophrenia funding is almost non-existent and yet it is the most prevalent of all psychiatric illnesses affecting over 100,000 people in Ontario. At present schizophrenia costs the Canadian economy approximately $2.3 billion annually. That includes the costs of health care, income assistance, and loss of productivity.
Mayor Chiarell will lead off on the walk and everyone is invited to participate by collecting pledges and joining members of the Schizophrenia Society and our partners, the Canadian Mental Health Association, Causeway Work Centre, Depression and Manic Depression Mutual Support Group (NCR), Ottawa Salus Corporation, Parents’ Lifeline of Eastern Ontario (PLEO) and Psychiatric Survivors of Ottawa, as we walk together in the 2004 Walk of Hope for Schizophrenia & Mental Illnesses. The Walk will include entertainment, door prizes, BBQ, refreshments and fellowship. Pledge forms are available by calling the Ottawa Chapter at 761-9218 or by visiting our web site at www.ncf.ca/schizophrenia. Be our Top Fundraiser and win a dinner, theatre/entertainment/hotel package estimated value $500.
Schizophrenia is a treatable brain disease. Early symptoms of schizophrenia most often appear between the ages of 15 and 25 years… it is not a rare disease …1 in 100 persons will be diagnosed with schizophrenia in their lifetime. Madeleine Bertrand, the Ottawa Chapter President says, “Help us reduce the stigma associated with mental illness by helping us to illuminate the illnesses that continue to remain in the shadows. Monies raised from the Walk of Hope for Schizophrenia & Mental Illnesses will go towards supporting public awareness and education activities, family support, community initiatives and research.”
The Schizophrenia Society of Ontario is a non-profit corporation, founded in 1979 on behalf of people with schizophrenia and their families. It was formerly known as the Ontario Friends of Schizophrenics. There are 32 chapters across the province, the organization provides support and education to families affected by schizophrenia; increases awareness; advocates for changes in legislation and services and raises funds for research and public awareness activities.
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What: 2004 Walk of Hope for Schizophrenia & Mental Illnesses
When: Sunday, May 30th
Walk begins at 12:00 noon (rain or shine)
Pre-registration encouraged
(11:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon limited on-site registration)
Where: Parliament Hill, Ottawa
Contacts:
Sheila Deighton or Rhonda Moulton
Ottawa Chapter Provincial Office
(613) 761-9218 or (613) 448-1014 1-800-449-6367 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
Cathedral Arts presents organist Matthew Larkin in a concert of French Organ Music for Pentecost, Sunday May 30th at 2:00 p.m at the historic Christ Church Cathedral 420 Sparks Street.
Selections by Durufle, Messiaen, Franck and Langlais.
Tickets:$10.00 Visit the Cathedral Arts Box Office, 420 Sparks Street or call 236-9149 ext 15.to reserve your tickets. Visa and Mastercard accepted. Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of May 24,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media have
been highlighted.
Joint Meeting - Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee and
Planning and Environment Committee - Tuesday, May 25, 9:30 a.m., Champlain
Room
* City of Ottawa 2004 Action Plans for Smog and Heat
*
* Planning and Environment Committee - Tuesday, May 25, 11 a.m. (or
immediately following the Joint Meeting), Champlain Room
* Carp Road Corridor - Official Plan Amendment and Community Design
Plan
* Heritage - Designation of the Powell House, 85 Glebe
*
* Health and Social Services Advisory Committee - Tuesday, May 25, 7
p.m., Richmond Room
*
* Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - Tuesday, May 25, 7 p.m.,
Honeywell Room
*
* City Council - Wednesday, May 26, 1:30 p.m., Andrew S. Haydon Hall
*
* Arts, Heritage and Culture Advisory Committee - Thursday, May 27, 4
p.m., Richmond Room
*
* Seniors' Advisory Committee -Thursday, May 27, 4 p.m., Billings Room
*
* Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee - Thursday, May 27, 7 p.m.,
Walter Baker Recreation Centre, 100 Malvern Drive
* Presentations: New Development Charges Policy; South Nepean Town
Centre Design Plan
* Update on the Proposed Good Forestry Practices By-Law
The agenda for these meetings and related reports will be posted on the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the respective
meetings.
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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
Spelling Bee of CanadaTM (SBOC) is pleased to announce that the 16th Annual Ontario Spelling Bee Championship will commence on Sunday May 30th 2004, sponsored by AIC - Canada's largest privately-held mutual fund company and a leader in RESPs for your children; and by TVOntario – where it’s all about learning! The Junior competition (ages 6-8) will begin at 9:00 am, with the Senior competition (ages 9 to 15) starting at 2:00 pm. For the first time ever, the Senior competition will be broadcast province-wide (at 8:00 pm) by TVOntario on May 30th. Imprint host Tina Srebotnjak will be acting as pronouncer, while announcer Don Chevrier and colour commentator Katherine Barber will be covering the event. TVO Kids will be providing live updates starting at 9:00 am from the Junior competition.
Finalists from the Ontario Regional Competitions will compete at the 16th Annual Ontario Spelling Bee Championship for a number of prizes (please see proceeding pages). Spelling Bee of CanadaTM firmly believes that all participating students are winners. Prizes awarded are simply an added bonus to this invaluable learning experience.
Since its inception in 1987, SBOC has supported youth excellence in language arts through its encouragement of reading, spelling and writing. In today’s high-tech environment, it is essential to equip students with the tools that will enable them to comprehend the mass of information from various media that is currently available. Mastery of the English language from an early age is essential to effective comprehension and communication. Proficient spelling is integral to childhood education. In fact, Spelling is the Foundation of Literacy.
We invite you to attend the
16th Annual Ontario
Spelling Bee Championship
in support of youth from our communities!
Seating in the studio is limited.
The cost of attending is FREE.
Please RSVP by May 26 2004:
phone: 416-746-0072
1-866-244-0244
fax: 416- 746-3404
email: info@spellingbeeofcanada.ca Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
Saving Canada�s Boreal Forests
Tim Gray, CANADIAN PARKS AND WILDERNESS SOCIETY National Boreal Forest
Programs Director, will give a presentation about CPAWS efforts to
seize the historic opportunity to protect one of the last great wild
ecosystems on Earth.
June 2, 7:15 p.m.
Mountain Equipment Co-op
366 Richmond Road, Ottawa
(Between Churchill Ave. & Roosevelt Ave.)
Public Transit: Transitway stop at Westboro, then transfer to #2, or
#18.
Admission: free, all are welcome.
Also, Annual General Meeting This final Wilderness Wednesday of the
season will include our chapter's annual general business meeting (AGM)
and a presentation on Saving Canada's Boreal.
AGM: CPAWS Ottawa Valley Chapter Annual General Meeting, including
volunteer awards, conservation and financial reports, and board
elections.
Please join us.
http://www.cpaws-ov.org
To get regular announcments, visit this web page for instructions:
http://www.cpaws-ov.org/webdoc8.htm . Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
Riverview Public School, at 2620 Market Street
in Cumberland, invites all former students, staff, parents, and the
community to join in Celebrating Success Day, June 15, to bid farewell to
the school. From 5:30 to 7 pm, the commemorative event will feature a
barbecue, band performance, memorabilia, and a Power Point presentation.
>From 7 to 8 pm, current and former students will be performing in a
special farewell ceremony.
Riverview PS will be closing its doors at the end of June and students
will attend the new Rural Cumberland (Meadowview) School in September.
Information on School Openings and Closures can be found under School
Happenings on the OCDSB website at www.ocdsb.edu.on.ca
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For further information contact Principal of Riverview PS Michel Lamoureux
at 833-2336 or Communications and Information Services at 596-8791.
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Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
The Karsh-Masson Gallery presents Evocations by local artists Dale
Dunning and Christopher Lea Dunning featuring Dale's bronze casse-têtes and
the silent reflection of Lea's canvases.
Through painting and sculpture both artists summon the spirit of man's
relationship to the world and nature. Broken heads and landscapes evoke
man's displacement from nature and his longing to return to the natural
self.
Opening: Thursday, May 27, 2004
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Karsh-Masson Gallery
136 St. Patrick Street
Evocations will run from May 28 to July 4, 2004. The gallery is open
Wednesday to Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. For more
information, call 580-2424, ext. 14167 or visit ottawa.ca/arts.
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Interviews can be scheduled with either Dale or Lea on May 26, 2004 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. or on May 27, 2004 from 9 a.m. to noon. To schedule an
interview, please use the contact information below.
For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
Over 900 students will join City of Ottawa youth representatives
and Public Health staff on Thursday in honouring exposé mass media contest
winners for their work in depicting the hazards and consequences of tobacco
addiction. Students from 16 area high schools were nominated for their
creative entries in the contest, which is part of the exposé youth tobacco
control campaign, by producing television ads, posters, music, computer
graphics, Web sites and poetry.
Date: Thursday, May 27, 2004
Time: 10 - 11:15 a.m.
Location: Centrepointe Theatre
Ben Franklin Place, 101 Centrepointe
Drive
Dr. Robert Cushman, Medical Officer of Health for the City, and Ms. Heather
Crowe, anti-tobacco advocate, will be on hand. Ms. Crowe will present the
Heather Crowe Award of Excellence to students in the Broadcast Category of
the contest. Live performances and drama will be part of the youth-produced
exposé event.
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Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 by ggower
More than 1,200 elementary students will attend the Ottawa-Carleton
Catholic School Board’s eleventh annual Elementary Peace Festival at the
Ottawa Civic Centre next week.
The Festival will be held over two days, with schools in the west and
central areas of the city attending on Wednesday, May 26 and east and
south end schools on Thursday, May 27. The Festival will be held between
10 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. each day in Salons A, B and C in the Civic Centre at
Lansdowne Park.
The Elementary Peace Festival will be attended by Grade 4, 5 and 6
students who are involved in Peacemaking or Peer Mediation at their
schools. The event is intended to promote and celebrate the contribution
of the students to their school communities.
“These students play a very important role in their schools,” said June
Flynn-Turner, Board Chairperson. “Their individual commitment helps make
the schools much safer environments for everyone.”
Leadership students from St. Joseph High School have organized small group
activities and games for the students throughout the day. Festival
chairperson is Mary Anne Cowan, Principal of St. James Catholic School.
The Festival is made possible by the ongoing support of the Patricia Allen
Memorial Fund, the City of Ottawa, the Ontario Provincial Police, the
Ottawa Police Service and the Ottawa 67’s Hockey Club.
For more information: Marcello Bottiglia, Superintendent of Schools,
224-4455, extension 2345 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
June 10, 11, 12 & 13, 2004 will mark the dates of the 4th annual BusFusion held in conjunction with Riveredge Festival of the Arts in Mississippi Mills in the historic village of Almonte, Ontario.
One of the largest of its kind in Canada, BusFusion is a weekend long camping event for Volkswagen Camper owners and their families. In the previous years, BusFusion has drawn over 100 Volkswagen campers from Ontario, Quebec and the United States. The North Lanark Agricultural Society has leased BusFusion the use of the North Lanark Agricultural Society's Almonte Fairgrounds to accommodate the participants. These fairgrounds, located on Water Street along the banks of the Mississippi River, are a Designated Ontario Heritage Site.
In addition to the Riveredge Arts Festival, this years BusFusion event line up consists of activities such as the BusFusion Flea Market, the BusFusion Art Show & Sale and a special event featuring Almonte artist Adrianna Steele-Card painting a Volkswagen Bus. BusFusion is all about family, friends and the worlds ongoing affair with ‘the peoples car company’, Volkswagen.
We would like to extend an invite to your reporting staff to join us on Saturday, June 12th, 2004 between 12:00 pm and 4:00 pm for a chance to be part of a unique feel-good event for your broadcast or publication. We guarantee you will meet some of the most interesting characters that have ever descended upon the Ottawa Valley!
For more information regarding BUSFUSION, please feel free to visit www.busfusion.com
To arrange an interview, please contact Jody Buschlen at 613-254-8972 or at 43KING@ROGERS.COM before June 10th.
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Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
an exhibition of paintings by
Marcio Melo
May 25 to June 12, 2004
Art Rental & Sales Service
Ottawa Art Gallery
Arts Court
2 Daly Avenue
Ottawa, Ontario
Vernissage: May 27, 5 pm - 7 pm
Artist will also be present
May 29, 1 pm - 4 pm
June 3, 6 pm - 9 pm Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
New at the OIAF this year is a special event designed to help producers, broadcasters and distributors connect while offering information that every production executive needs to know to do business in the tv industry today.
Introducing
The Television Animation Conference - TAC (September 23-24)
http://www.awn.com/ottawa/conf.html
TAC will include keynote speakers: Michael Hirsh (CEO Cookie Jar Ent.) and Fred Seibert (Executive Producer, Frederator Studios).
Plus panels on The American Market, The Making of Atomic Betty, Chinese Co-production and Co-venture Opportunities, and Branding, Licensing and Interactive.
*******************ENTRIES***********************
Do not leave your entries to the last minute
Entry Form: http://www.awn.com/ottawa/fest_entry.html
No entry fee!
Categories:
A - Animated Feature Film
B - New Media Competition
Animation Short Made for the Internet
NEW! Internet Series
NEW! Interactive Animation
NEW! "Machinima"
C - Commissioned Films Competition
Educational, scientific or industrial film
Advertising Film
Station-Programme Identification / Title Sequence
Music Video
Television Special
Television Pilot
NEW! Television Series for Adults
NEW! Television Series for Children
D - Independent Short Films Competition
Narrative Short Film under 35 minutes
Non-Narrative Short Film under 35 minutes
First Film
Films Made for Children
Regulations: http://www.awn.com/ottawa/pdf/OIAF04_entry_regulations.pdf
*******************Programming***********************
In addition to screening the best new animation from around the world in our Competition and Showcase screenings, the festival will be featuring these great programs:
Hayao Miyazaki (sponsored by the Embassy of Japan and Disney)
http://www.awn.com/ottawa/prog_miyazaki.html
75 years of Popeye
http://www.awn.com/ottawa/prog_popeye.html
Fred Crippen (Roger Ramjet)
http://www.awn.com/ottawa/prog_crippen.html
Soviet Animated Propaganda (sponsored by Films by Jove)
http://www.awn.com/ottawa/prog_soviet.html
Co Hoedeman http://www.awn.com/ottawa/prog_hoedeman
10 Years of French Animation (sponsored by the Embassy of France)
http://www.awn.com/ottawa/prog_french.html
Robert Breer http://www.awn.com/ottawa/prog_breer.html
Stephanie Maxwell http://www.awn.com/ottawa/prog_maxwell.html
New Faces of Canadian Animation http://www.awn.com/ottawa/prog_faces.html
The Words in Motion Series - Four collections of animation programmed around literary works
http://www.awn.com/ottawa/prog_words.html
Harvey Birdman http://www.awn.com/ottawa/prog_birdman.html
Monster Road (Documentary) http://www.awn.com/ottawa/prog_monster.html
In addition, the OIAF will also feature:
>The Animator's Picnic on Friday, September 24th sponsored by The Cartoon Network and hosted by The World Pavilion.
>The Saturday Night Party sponsored by Nelvana
>Career Day on Thurday, September 23rd - FREE for all high school students
>The Children's Workshop sponsored by Teletoon and hosted by The World Pavilion
PLUS another exciting line up of workshops and panels
*******************Passes*******************
Passes have sold-out for 3 years running - order now.
http://www.awn.com/ottawa/fest_passes.html Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
Just a reminder that Incendiary, an exhibition of new mixed-media work by Chelsea-based artist Sarah Hatton, opens at DALESMITHGALLERY (137 Beechwood) on Friday, May 21 at 19:00. The public is welcome to attend the opening reception. The artist will be present, refreshments will be served.
Don't hesitate to contact me for more information and artist interviews.
Regards,
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Diana Tyndale, Publicist
Piranha Communications, Ottawa
T (613) 233-0666, ext 1
F (613) 233-5153
E ghostfish55@yahoo.ca Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
DANCE ABILITY
IN THE PINK
A NIGHT WITH STAND-UP COMEDIAN ALAN SHAIN
DANCE IMPROVISATION WITH DANCE ABILITY AND THE KINETIC SPACE JAZZ
SOUNDS OF RAKE STAR ARKESTRA
+ SPECIAL ODE TO THE PINK PANTHER AND HIS 40TH BIRTHDAY
A Fundraiser for Ottawa's ONLY creative movement programme for
people with disabilties.
Founded by The School of Dance with our terrific partners Dovercourt
Recreation Association and Carlington Community and Health Services
MONDAY MAY 31ST. '04
NAC's FOURTH STAGE
7:00 PM
Food and beverages will be served
$20 (GST included)
Tickets available at The School of Dance.
200 Crichton Street (in Beechwood). 238-7838.
Tickets can be pre-paid or paid for when they are picked up by VISA,
cash or cheque payable to The School of Dance
COME OUT AND SHOW YOUR SUPPORT FOR DANCE ABILITY. WEAR PINK TO THE
SHOW. DRINK PINK DRINKS. THINK PINK !!
Dance Ability is in need of funds to keep this programme running
next year. Funds raised will be used for programming costs, such as
artistic and admin staff fess and programme supplies. We are
looking for donations for a paper bag draw at the event (ie.
houseware items, gardenware, anything you would like yourself). If
you have something you would like to donate or know of someone who
might, please contact Shara Weaver @ 233-6629 or sweaver@magma.ca.
The pinker the better!
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ALSO: DANCE ABILITY PUBLIC WORKSHOP
SAT MAY 29TH. 10-12PM.
FREE
NAC'S 4TH STAGE
All ages, abilities and disabilities welcome. You don't have to have
a disability to come out and move with us. Parents and support
personnel are also welcome. Spread the word!! Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
During the month of May, flower enthusiasts will not want to miss the
observation walks offered at the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre, located
at 33 Scott Road in Chelsea.
Sunday May 23 and 30, our nature-interpreters will help you discover
the lesser known world of wild flowers during one hour observation
walks. On the menu: Flowers that seem to bloom out of the snow! Why
are they so short-lived? ? What plant can survive winter under the
snow?
These spring flower observation walks will follow the Sugarbush trail,
our universally accessible trail located beside the Gatineau Park
Visitor Centre.
English tours will begin at 11 am and French tours at 2 pm.
In the event of rain, the activity will still take place but the tour
may be shortened or replaced with a slide show presentation inside the
Visitor Centre.
These free observation walks pursue a series of activities presented by
the Gatineau Park Visitor Centre on Sundays all year. Thanks to their
different themes, you will be able to discover the various facets of
Gatineau Park.
For more information, the public may contact the Gatineau Park Visitor
Centre at (819) 827-2020 or visit the National Capital Commission
(NCC) Web site at http://www.canadascapital.gc.ca. Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
Straw Bale Workshop May 28-30, 2004
All aspects of building a straw bale home will be discussed,
demonstrated and practiced as you construct a garden shed. Friday
evening starts off this fun weekend with a lecture that explains the
work that needs to be done prior to building-- permits , foundations,
site prep, working with contractors, etc.
Saturday and Sunday consists of hands-on construction and theory where
you will work on- - foundation curbs, bale work, raising bale walls and
straightening, window and door bucks (frames), top plates, hanging and
stitching mesh, preparing the walls for plastering, working on window
detailing (rounded edges), electrical and plumbing integration, and
more.
A workshop for professionals and for beginners.
Limited to 12 people.
Facilitators:
Ben Polley of Harvest Homes &
Tina Therien of Camel's Back Construction Location:
Morton, located on Hwy. 15 one and half hours south of Ottawa and half
hour north of Kingston; car pooling can be organized
Times: Friday 7-9:30pm; Saturday 8am-6pm; Sunday 8am-5pm
Cost: $300 / $275 member Payment Method: cheque, Visa, MC
Food: included in cost is organic snacks morning and afternoon, hot
and cold beverages. Bring own breakfasts and lunches (propane cookers
on site).
Saturday evening, for those who are interested, we will have dinner at
a local restaurant.
Accommodations: participants are welcome to camp at no extra cost but
must bring their own tent and sleeping gear.
Local motel and bed and breakfast options are available.
Cancellation Policy: no refund 2 weeks prior to workshop; full refund
if we cancel the event
Upcoming Events: June 12-13 -- The Art of Plastering Workshop
More Info/Registration: Seventh Generation Community Projects,
4596 Carp Rd., Carp, ON, K0A 1L0, (613) 839-3997,
info@seventhgeneration.ca
http://www.seventhgeneration.ca/ Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
The Ottawa International Jazz Festival (OIJF) is pleased to announce that legendary Dutch jazz drummer Han Bennink and fiery alto-saxophonist Brodie West will play the final show in the Jazz Festival’s Winter Concert series. The versatile Bennink is known for his spontaneous duo concerts and this one with West is not to be missed. West met Bennink in Holland in 2000 and the pair have performed and recorded since then. Bennink has played with the who’s who of jazz and his style has been described as a “unique blend of unabashed swinging and Dadaist pranks” by Jazz Times.
West, a multi-instrumentalist originating from Toronto has performed with Zebradonk and other artists such as Gord Downie of the Tragically Hip. His style has been called “mad carnival jazz”, by Toronto’s NOW magazine.
Catch them at the Mercury Lounge, 56 Byward Market on Tuesday May 25th at 8:00 pm. Tickets are $19 and can be purchased at the Ottawa International Jazz festival office at 61A York Street or at the door.
Also, please join us at the TD Canada Trust Ottawa International Jazz Festival 2004 from June 24 – July 4 in Confederation Park and other various indoor and outdoor venues in the downtown core. Check the website www.ottawajazzfestival.com for further concert and ticket information, or call 613-241-2633.
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For further information, contact
Sui-Ling Leung at (613) 241-2633
marketing@ottawajazzfestival.com Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
The National Arts Centre Orchestra's 2003-2004 CJOH Pops
Series comes to a lively close with Pops Goes British, a tribute to London's
West End featuring hits by Lionel Bart, Anthony Newley, Noel Coward, Gilbert
and Sullivan, and especially Andrew Lloyd Webber. Quintessential Pops
conductor Jack Everly, who has just been named Principal Pops Conductor of
the NAC Orchestra starting in September 2004, returns to the podium to lead
these concerts from Thursday, May 27 to Saturday, May 29 at 20:00 in the
NAC's Southam Hall. A stylish quintet of talented Broadway stars - Judy
McLane, Ted Keegan, Mark Nadler, Gwendolyn Jones and Nikki Renee Daniels -
bring this music to life.
Hits to be performed include "Consider Yourself" and "As Long As He Needs
Me" from Oliver, "What Kind of Fool Am I?" from Stop the World, I Want to
Get Off, "Written in the Stars" from Aida by Elton John and Tim Rice, and
Noel Coward's hilarious "Don't Put Your Daughter on the Stage, Mrs.
Worthington". Andrew Lloyd Webber numbers include selections from
blockbusters like Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats and Phantom of the
Opera. The latter will be brought to life by Ted Keegan who starred as the
Phantom on Broadway and on its most recent National Tour, and who holds the
distinction of having sung the role in front of the largest audience ever at
Madison Square Garden during the half-time show of the NBA All-Star Game.
Other combined Broadway credits of these five singers include Kiss Of The
Spider Woman, Aspects of Love, Chess, Sweeney Todd, Cyrano: The Musical,
Camelot, Nine, Little Shop of Horrors, The Look of Love, Aida, and many
more.
Conductor Jack Everly is the Music Advisor of the Symphonic Pops Consortium,
a collaboration between several major orchestras to produce high quality
pops programmes, including Pops Goes British. Everly, a celebrated Broadway
and Hollywood conductor, is well known to National Arts Centre Orchestra
audiences for previous Pops concerts that include this season's "An Evening
with Gershwin", "Those Glorious Hollywood Musicals" (2003), "Celtic
Celebration" (2002), "Broadway Spectacular" (2002), and "Gotta Dance!"
(2000). A regular guest conductor on the world's concert, opera, and ballet
stages.
Jack Everly has led most of North America's outstanding symphony orchestras
as well as orchestras in a number of opera houses. Maestro Everly served as
Music Director with American Ballet Theatre for 14 years, and has worked on
Broadway with composer Marvin Hamlisch on several productions. Television
appearances for Everly include the PBS "A Salute to Broadway" for the In
Performance At The White House series.
The National Arts Centre Orchestra will present Pops Goes British from May
27 to 29. Tickets for these CJOH Pops Series concerts are on sale now at
$34.50, $48.50, $50.00, $59.00 and $61.00, with box seats at $86.00 (GST and
Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00
to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111.
Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's website at
www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the hall
are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid
student ID card. Groups of 20 and more save up to 20% on NAC Music, Theatre
and Dance performances. To book call 947-7000 ext. 384 or email
grp@nac-cna.ca.
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Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
Fax: (613) 996-2828 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
SUMMER SCHOOL’S IN FOR ARTS LOVERS
Almonte, Ontario: Painting, playwriting and puppetry are just three of
the 30-plus courses to be offered at the Mississippi Mills Summer School
of the Arts from July 17 to 31.
Set up as an arts-cooperative, local artists will teach from their
studios and other venues in and around the attractive community of
Almonte, just west of the city of Ottawa.
Art forms to be studied in workshops, running from two days to a week
include calligraphy, drawing, furniture making, glass art, jewellery
design, painting, photography, playwriting, pottery, puppet building and
manipulation, sewing, sculpture, theatrical make-up techniques and
writing basics. A one-day Reiki workshop and an introduction to belly
dancing are also among the varied list of topics.
The School of the Arts, started in Almonte in the summer of 2000, grew
in cooperation with Algonquin College. It was then subsumed into
Algonquin’s regular year-round curriculum.
The new Mississippi Mills Summer School of the Arts, spearheaded by the
Mississippi Mills Arts Council, is independent of the college.
For further information on courses, instructors and registration
procedures, visit http://www.millstreetgallery.ca.
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Contact:
Noreen Young
Telephone: (613) 256-3031
E-mail: nyp@sympatico.ca Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, THE BEAR & HOEGAARDEN
PRESENT...
"One of the top ten Toronto releases of 2003"
- NOW Magazine, commenting on the debut album.
From Toronto/ Warner Music Canada Recording Artist
MATTHEW BARBER
and THE UNION DUES
+ From Oshawa/ Stinky Recording Artists
ANOTHER BLUE DOOR
Friday, May 28 (Doors 8pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $8 only at the door
"Barber's one of those guys who gets you in the double take. Have a closer listen to his stuff and you notice the
details: the wryly literate lyrical twists, the heartstring-tug of a lovely violin riff, the perfect structure of a pop song."
- NOW Magazine
"Falling snugly in a sacred place between blues-rock, indie-folk and sensible pop, Means & Ends cannot possibly
be a debut; somewhere three or four other albums must exist, released under a different name and marked 'practice
for fake debut'." - www.milksound.com
Matthew Barber is one bad mofo. After spending the first eighteen years of his life running with the wrong crowd on the mean streets of Port Credit, he relocated to Kingston, Ontario. The official story was that he was attending university, but our sources have the real scoop: that's right, four years in the big house for a schoolyard dust-up turned ugly. Fashioning a guitar out of some mandarine orange crates, a hockey stick and some fishing wire, Matthew honed his songcraft during those lonely nights in the slammer. When he was released in 2000, he set off to find work in the dark, satanic steel mills of Hamilton, Ontario. When he wasn't seen reading Wittgenstein in the McMaster University library or picking fights with members of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Matthew could be caught crooning on the stage of the now defunct Raven club. Opening for such notable acts as Joel Plaskett and Sarah Slean, Matthew got the confidence to make his debut record entitled "Means and Ends." It was met with critical acclaim nation-wide, and in the fall of 2002 Matthew decided to move to Toronto to try to be a rockstar. Enlisting the help of his cronies Julian Brown, Joel Stouffer and Paul Kolinski on bass, drums and guitar respectively, Matthew started his very own rock and roll band: Matthew Barber and the Union Dues. They have been breaking hearts across Ontario ever since.
In the fall of 2003, the band recorded an E.P. with producer Ian McGettigan (Joel Plaskett, Superfriendz, Flashing Lights) - a bad-ass in his own right. It's called "The Story Of Your Life" and it's filled with soaring melodies, pulsing rhythms and bitter-sweet sentiments. With his success Matthew seems to be mellowing into a charming young man, eager to make beautiful music for the masses. To believe it, you must check out his music for yourself.
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The five-piece combo known as “Another Blue Door” is the brainchild of singer/songwriter and guitarist Dave Schoonderbeek. Schoonderbeek’s emotionally raw lyrics – achingly vulnerable yet unflinchingly honest – paint a poignant landscape of love, loss, loneliness and longing. Evoking Pavement, The Band, Neil Young and The Replacements, Another Blue Door’s music is powerful yet richly nuanced.
Rounded out by T. Craig Toutant on drums, Pete Carmichael on guitar, and Steve Krecklo and Nathan Rekker (also members of Canadian indie heroes The Carnations) on lead guitar and bass, respectively, Another Blue Door has been drawing attention on the Toronto club circuit for their soulful and passionate live performances. Another Blue Door have released their accomplished debut album, “Haulers”, in March 2004. Another Blue Door will be hitting the road in early 2004, in support of “Haulers”, including a recent performance at the upcoming South By Southwest Music Festival .
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Web sites:
MATTHEW BARBER - http://www.matthewbarber.com
ANOTHER BLUE DOOR - http://www.anotherbluedoor.com
Information:
MATTHEW BARBER - Mary Jelley/ Warner Music Canada (613) 723-8201 mary.jelley@warnermusic.com
ANOTHER BLUE DOOR - Ashrita Reddy/ Stinky Records ashritastinky@hotmail.com stinkyrecords@hotmail.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
The NAC English Theatre is proud to announce that Pélagie, the sweeping
Canadian musical drama playing at the National Arts Centre until May 29, has
just received 6 Dora Mavor Moore Award Nominations:
Outstanding new musical - Vincent de Tourdonnet and Allen Cole
Outstanding musical direction - Jeffrey Huard
Outstanding female lead in a musical - Susan Gilmour
Outstanding male lead in a musical - Réjean Cournoyer
Outstanding lighting design - John Munro
Outstanding choreography - Tracey Flye
The Awards will be announced on Monday, June 28th in Toronto. Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
Fans of the Renegades will be able to watch all their team’s games on television during the 2004 regular season.
Rogers Sportsnet and the CFL announced today a package of five additional television broadcasts of league games, in addition to the existing extensive coverage of television games provided by TSN, CBC and RDS.
Two Renegades games will be carried by Rogers Sportsnet: July 21 at Toronto (7:30 p.m. EDT) and Sept. 21 at Saskatchewan (5 p.m. EDT).
“It’s great to have all our games on television this season,” said Renegades president Brad Watters. “This gives the team outstanding exposure, and it provides our fans a great chance to follow our team.”
Here is the complete Renegades schedule, including TV (times are Eastern):
Thursday, June 17
@ Winnipeg
9:00
TSN
Thursday, June 24
vs Toronto
7:30
TSN
Friday, July 2
vs Edmonton
7:00
TSN
Friday, July 9
@ Montreal
7:00
TSN, RDS
Friday, July 16
vs Winnipeg
7:00
TSN
Wednesday, July 21
@ Toronto
7:30
Rogers Sportsnet
Thursday, July 29
vs Calgary
7:00
TSN
Friday, August 6
@ BC
10:00
TSN
Thursday, August 19
vs Hamilton
7:00
TSN
Sunday, August 29
@ Edmonton
4:00
TSN
Friday, September 3
vs Montreal
7:30
TSN, RDS
Saturday, September 11
vs BC
3:00
CBC
Friday, September 17
@ Calgary
9:00
TSN
Sunday, September 26
@ Saskatchewan
5:00
Rogers Sportsnet
Saturday, October 9
vs Saskatchewan
7:00
CBC
Friday, October 15
@ Hamilton
7:30
TSN
Saturday, October 23
@ Montreal
3:00
CBC, RDS
Saturday, October 30
vs Hamilton
3:00
CBC
Home games in bold
Dates and times subject to change
Television schedule subject to change
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For more information, please contact:
Barre Campbell
Director, Media Relations & Communications
Ottawa Renegades Football Club
(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)
(613) 913-7719 (cell) Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
The community is invited to Sir Guy Carleton
Secondary School's Community Connections Open House on Thursday, May 20
from 10 am until 2 pm.
Students will be in the shops demonstrating a variety of work-related
skills. Two fashion shows will be held at 10:30 am and 12:45 pm. The child
care centre offers complimentary babysitting.
Items will be on sale from the greenhouse and shops including Shaker-style
tables, Adirondack chairs, birdhouses, cement lawn ornaments, planters,
and birdbaths. A giant bake sale will offer breads, cakes, pies, and
cookies. A car wash and outdoor barbecue will be available.
Sir Guy Carleton SS offers a grades 9-12 Adaptive Program which emphasizes
vocational training, independent living, and preparation for the world of
work. It is located at 55 Centrepointe Drive.
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For further information, contact Principal Debra Ford at 723-5136 or
Communications and Information Services at 596-8791. Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
South Carleton High School teachers Lorne
Williams and David Williams have been chosen to receive awards of
excellence by local universities.
Mathematics teacher David Williams has been selected as one of two
recipients of the 2004 Carleton University High School Teaching Awards.
David will be presented with his award at Carleton University's Spring
Convocation to be held Thursday, June 10 at 4 pm.
Fine Arts Department Head Lorne Williams has been selected as a recipient
of the Outstanding Teacher Mentor award presented by the University of
Ottawa, Teacher Education Program. Teacher candidates over the years have
benefited from Lorne Williams' energy, experience and expertise.
The Carleton University High School teaching awards were established in
1998 to acknowledge outstanding high school teachers in Eastern Ontario
who have provided their students with the influence and inspiration to
excel. Nominations were received from Carleton University graduating
scholarship students and the award recipients were selected by a committee
comprised of representatives from four undergraduate faculties, a student,
an alumnus and two current high school teachers.
The University of Ottawa Outstanding Teacher Mentor award recognizes
dedication to the development of excellence in the teaching profession.
South Carleton HS is located at 3673 McBean Street in Richmond.
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For further information, contact Principal Barrie Hammond at 838-2212 or
OCDSB Communications and Information Services at 596-8791. Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
About 250 students, every child in grades 1 to
6, at Glen Cairn Public School will be performing in the school's Spring
Dance Show thanks to the choreography and teaching of A.Y. Jackson
Secondary School students. The show will be held on Friday, May 21 from
9:30 to 10:45 am in the gym.
Glen Cairn PS is located at 182 Morrena Road. The complete dance programme
appears below.
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For further information, contact Principal Paula Marinigh at Glen Cairn
PS, 836-2342 or Communications and Information Services.
[Image:5192004_110613_0.bmp]Glen Cairn Spring Dance
Show[Image:5192004_110613_0.bmp]
Programme
Friday, May 21, 2004
Mrs. Duncan’s Grade 1 Class
Choreographers: Sarah Hamilton, Ester Neill 5 O’Clock World
Katha Affelt, Caitlyn Keeshig, Kristin Kelly Grease Lightning
Mrs. Boon Grade 2 Class
Choreographers: Jenna, Krystal, Angela, Alison Little Bitty
Pretty One
Robyn Fitzpatrick, Amanda Cork, Lareto Kale What is
Love?
Mrs. Farquhar Grade 3 Class
Choreographers: Mandy Boyd, Ashley Tracy, Sam Gilbert Sk8tr Boi
Erin, Alyssa Abracadabra
Indian Dance:
Choreographer: Shiraz Patel Bole Chudiyan
Primary Breakdancers Mix
Choreographers: Todd Renaud, Andre Smith
Mrs. Stroud ( Gr 4 Class)
Choreographers: Mandy Boyd, Ashley Tracy, Sam Gilbert Family
Mr. Blauer’s Grade4/ 5 Class
Choreographers: (4) Erin Lawless, Alyssa Calow One Way
(5) Sarah Hamilton,Ester Neil CityHigh
Mrs. Takahashi’s Grade 5 Class
Choreographers: Robyn Fitzpatrick, Amanda Cork, Lareto Kale Are
You That Somebody
Mr. Blythe’s Grade 6 class
Choreographers: Jenna Murphy, Krystal Forbes, Angela Vowles, Alison
Kirwan Jumping Jive
Mrs. MacWhirter’s Grade 6 Class
Choreographers: Katha Affelt,Caitlyn Keeshig, Kristin Kelly Rock
Your Body
Indian Dance
Choreographer: Shiraz Patel Bole Chudiyan
Breakdancers:
Choreographers: Todd Renaud, Andre Smith Mix Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
The following news release containing results of the Grade 10 Ontario
Secondary School Literacy Test is being issued today by the
Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board. School-by-school test results are
available on the Board's website at www.occdsb.on.ca, under the "News
Releases" heading. Click on News Releases and then click on today's
literacy test results news release.
To arrange an interview, please contact me at one of the numbers below.
Terry Shaw
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Terry Shaw
Communications Officer
Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board
570 West Hunt Club Road
Ottawa, Ontario K2G 3R4
E-Mail Terry_Shaw@occdsb.on.ca
Phone (613) 224-4455, extension 2326
Cell (613) 294-3946
Fax (613) 224-5063
Literacy test results show steady improvement
May 19, 2004
04.10
The Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board is pleased that its results from
the Grade 10 provincial literacy tests have improved significantly from
last year and remain above the Ontario average.
James McCracken, Director of Education, pointed out that there is always
room for improvement, and the Board will analyze these results and prepare
an action plan to help students improve their literacy skills.
“We are pleased that our results are steadily improving,” said Mr.
McCracken. “As part of our goal of continuous improvement, we will develop
action plans that will help the students who were unsuccessful pass the
requirements for literacy, and to help all students strengthen their
reading and writing skills.”
June Flynn-Turner, Board Chairperson, said one of the Board’s main
priorities is ensuring that each student is given every opportunity to be
successful. She added the Board is “committed to providing the necessary
support so that all of our students can grow academically and achieve
their full potential.”
The results from each of the Board’s high schools have been posted on the
Board’s website at www.occdsb.on.ca, but Mr. McCracken cautioned that it
is misleading to compare the scores of one school with another. The
Director pointed out that the Education Quality and Accountability Office
(EQAO), which administers the tests, also discourages comparing schools.
“Ranking schools tells us nothing about why an individual student’s scores
are high or low,” said Mr. McCracken. “Such comparisons ignore the
particular circumstances that affect achievement in each school.”
A total of 84 per cent of OCCSB Grade 10 students who wrote the test
passed both the reading and writing portions, an improvement over last
year, when 78 per cent were successful. Provincially, a total of 77 per
cent of Grade 10 students passed both portions of the test this year.
The test was written in October 2003. Students must pass both the reading
and writing sections in order to qualify to receive their high school
diplomas. Students who failed this test will be given further
opportunities to meet the literacy requirements. The OCCSB offers a
comprehensive full-credit literacy course for students in Grade 12 who
have been unsuccessful on the literacy test. Successful completion of this
course provides students with the necessary literacy skills to meet the
requirements of the Ontario Secondary School Diploma.
For more information: Terry Shaw, Communications Officer, 224-4455,
Extension 2326 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
The National Arts Centre today announced the appointments
of renowned conductors Boris Brott and Jack Everly to newly created
positions with the National Arts Centre Orchestra further strengthening its
artistic leadership.
Maestro Brott has been appointed to the position of Principal Youth and
Family Conductor of the National Arts Centre Orchestra. Maestro Everly has
been appointed to the position of Principal Pops Conductor of the National
Arts Centre Orchestra. Both conductors have long associations with the NAC
Orchestra leading to these expanded roles.
Boris Brott is one of the most widely recognized Canadian conductors, having
held major posts as music director in Canada and the United States.
Currently, he is the Artistic Director of the Brott Music Festival, and is
also founding Conductor and Music Director of the New West Symphony, in Los
Angeles California. He enjoys an international career as guest conductor,
educator, motivational speaker and cultural ambassador. His relationship
with the NAC Orchestra goes back more than 20 years, and in recent years he
has conducted almost all of the Orchestra's Student Matinees and Young
People's Concerts.
Claire Speed, NAC Orchestra Education Manager said: "I'm very excited at the
prospect of expanding our youth and education outreach under Boris's
leadership. His innovative programming on Student Matinees and Young
People's Concerts and his extraordinary ability to connect with young
audiences has earned him much respect over the years from our youth and
family audiences, often the most challenging of audiences to engage and
please. Boris is committed to using his specialized communication skills to
further develop enriching educational programmes in music throughout the
National Capital Region and on tour with the NAC Orchestra."
In his new role as Principal Youth and Family Conductor, Boris Brott will
work closely with the NAC Music Education team to develop the Student
Matinees and Young People's Concerts, and will be the principal conductor of
these programmes. With this title comes a residency over the next three
years that will allow the NAC to increase its community outreach. He will
support both the Parents for the Arts network and the Youth Advisory
Council, and will be involved in such activities as orientation sessions
with schoolteachers, community visits, school visits, and adult education.
Boris Brott said: "I am thrilled at this expansion of my conducting
activities with the National Arts Centre Orchestra. The opportunity to work
more closely with Pinchas Zukerman, a true renaissance musician, and with
the members of this superlative orchestra and our creative Education staff
is both a privilege and a pleasure. The NAC is unique among orchestras in
North America in its dedication to youth, education and outreach as a
significant part of its overall programming. At the NAC, education is an
important part of the Orchestra's season in Ottawa and its international
touring program. The NAC's investment in young audiences will pay important
dividends in both the near term and the future."
Jack Everly, the celebrated Broadway and Hollywood conductor, is well known
to National Arts Centre Orchestra audiences for previous Pops concerts that
include "An Evening with George Gershwin" and "Those Glorious Hollywood
Musicals" (2003), "Celtic Celebration" and "Broadway Spectacular" (2002),
and "Gotta Dance!" (2000). He is also Principal Pops Conductor of the
Indianapolis Symphony and Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and Music Advisor for
the Symphonic Pops Consortium. A regular guest conductor on the world's
concert, opera, and ballet stages, Maestro Everly has led most of North
America's outstanding symphony orchestras as well as a number of opera house
orchestras. He served as Music Director with American Ballet Theatre for 14
years, and has worked on Broadway with composer Marvin Hamlisch on several
productions. Television appearances for Everly include the PBS "A Salute to
Broadway" for the In Performance At The White House series.
In his role as Principal Pops Conductor, Maestro Everly will work closely
with the NAC Music staff in the selection of artists and repertoire of the
CJOH Pops Series, and will conduct at least two of this series' programmes
per season.
Christopher Deacon, Managing Director of the NAC Orchestra said: "Our
audiences and musicians fell in love with Jack at his first shows at the
NAC. He possesses consummate skills and vast experience in developing top
quality concert entertainment. We look forward to building the best Pops
series in Canada."
Jack Everly said: "The spirit and musicianship of our famed National Arts
Centre Orchestra makes for a joyous encounter each and every time we make
music together. I am so very pleased and honoured to be afforded this
opportunity to work more closely with these wonderful players and to bring
first rate musical entertainment to the warm audiences of the National Arts
Centre. I've already encountered a number of fine Canadian artists and am
very much looking forward to developing this aspect of programming."
The National Arts Centre is home to the acclaimed National Arts Centre
Orchestra, under the direction of Pinchas Zukerman, and is a leader in the
presentation of classical and contemporary music, dance, variety, English
language theatre and French language theatre. The NAC is also in the
forefront of youth and educational activities, including programs for young
and emerging artists, programs for young audiences, and the production of
programs and study materials for teachers.
Detailed biographical information of Jack Everly and Boris Brott available
on request.
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Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
Fax: (613) 996-2828 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
Two hundred tickets (200) in the $239 price range for the 2004 Grey Cup Game at Frank Clair Stadium have been released for sale to the general public.
Act fast for a premium view of Canada’s great sports spectacle.
Tickets are available through Ticketmaster (613-755-1166) or online at www.ticketmaster.ca. Grey Cup 2004 tickets are also available through the Renegades ticket office at 231-5608 or in person at the Renegades administration office located in the Coliseum Building on Bank Street at the north end of Lansdowne Park.
The 92nd Grey Cup Game will be held at Frank Clair Stadium in Ottawa on Sunday, November 21.
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For more information, please contact:
Barre Campbell
Director, Media Relations & Communications
Ottawa Renegades Football Club
(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)
(613) 913-7719 (cell)
www.greycup2004.com Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
The Ottawa Renegades will host a Pick-Up Party for all the team’s fans who have purchased season tickets, flex vouchers, “FlexBucks” and mini-game packages for the 2004 season on Thursday, May 20 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Gate 5 concourse of Frank Clair Stadium.
Fans are invited for a pre-season barbeque on the field at Frank Clair Stadium during the event, at which Renegades players and members of the Molson Canadian Light Dance Team will be present.
In case of rain, the event will be held inside the salons at the Civic Centre.
Fans are asked to bring identification in order to obtain their tickets.
For those unable to attend the May 20 event, fans may also pick up their 2004 tickets from the Renegades box office during regular business hours, starting on May 21.
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For more information, please contact:
Barre Campbell
Director, Media Relations & Communications
Ottawa Renegades Football Club
(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)
(613) 913-7719 (cell) Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
Ottawa Renegades coaches and players will participate in the Ottawa Renegades 65 Roses Sports Club Luncheon beginning at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 19 at the Assembly Hall at the Civic Centre (Lansdowne Park).
The Ottawa Renegades 65 Roses Sports Club raises funds for Cystic Fibrosis research.
Renegades receiver Pat Woodcock and his wife, Melanie Reid, a member of the Ottawa Renegades Molson Canadian Light Dance Team, are honourary chairpersons of the club.
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For more information, please contact:
Barre Campbell
Director, Media Relations & Communications
Ottawa Renegades Football Club
(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)
(613) 913-7719 (cell)
Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 20, 2004 by ggower
On June 17 at 7 p.m., CineMuse will present the North American premiere of
the extraordinary new feature film Bloom at the Canadian Museum of Nature,
in association with The Irish Society of the National Capital Region. Bloom
is adapted from James Joyce's masterpiece, Ulysses, and stars Academy
Award-nominated actor Stephen Rea.
Shot in Ireland, in spectacular high-definition format, the film visualizes
the essence of Joyce's words while capturing the beauty of his native land.
The Sunday Independent said "Bloom is a marvelous achievement. It is full of
humour and colour." The film has been nominated for four Irish Film &
Television awards.
Please note that this film has adult themes and content and is recommended
for mature audiences. Tickets are $8 each or $4 for CMN members. They can be
reserved by calling 613-566-4791. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the
front desk of the Museum, or at the door on the evening of the event. The
Canadian Museum of Nature is located at 240 McLeod Street at Metcalfe.
Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2004 by ggower
This is a completely informal update of blues & blues-related events in Ottawa. The mailing list has been compiled from various sources and includes folks who are interested in blues. Please contact me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com to add or delete email addresses from the list and to pass along any comments.
‘Ottawa Blues This Week' will be available on line at http://hometown.aol.ca/lizbluesottawa/thisweek.html. The on-line version is updated throughout the week. Please send your comments to me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com. Thanks!
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Wild T & the Spirit
Tucson's Roadhouse, 2440 Bank Street
Friday, May 21
Tony ‘Wild T' Springer has hung with the best of them. David Bowie, Jeff Healey, Bon Jovi, Deep Purple, Jay Leno, David Letterman and Arsenio Hall are just some of the musical acts and personalities that have been blown away by Wild T's guitar playing. Wild T is originally from Tunapuna, Trinidad. Though one may find similarities to Jimi Hendrix, it was T's first exposure to Steve Howe and classic Yes that inspired him to take up guitar.
Moving to Toronto, Canada, T quickly gained a reputation on the club circuit. Since then he's recorded two albums ("Love Crazy" 1991 & "Givin' Blood" 1995) with his own group, Wild T and the Spirit for Warner Brothers. He has also recorded an album ("Black Tie, White Noise") with David Bowie and has appeared with Bowie on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Late Night with David Letterman and the Arsenio Hall Show. He has toured with Bon Jovi and Deep Purple throughout North America and has performed thousands of club shows. Recently he was asked to portray Jimi Hendrix in the Monkee Movie for TMN because of his resemblance and showmanship.
(http://www.bullseyecanada.com/artists/WildTAndTheSpirit.htm)
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Jack de Keyzer
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, May 22
Award winning blues guitarist, singer and song writer Jack de Keyzer has worked as a professional musician since age 18. His songs have appeared on video, rock & blues radio charts, other artists CD's, motion pictures, TV soundtracks and, most recently, the Bravo Channel for the ‘Talkin' Blues' series. An exciting entertainer, soulful singer and electrifying guitarist, Jack de Keyzer delights a vast spectrum of music lovers wherever he performs. An in-demand session guitarist, de Keyzer has recorded and toured with dozens of artists throughout his lengthy career. His Juno award-winning CD, "6 String Lover" (Blues Album of the Year), released on his own blue star label, is the latest milestone in the lifelong musical journey of a contemporary rhythm & blues journeyman.
www.jackdekeyzer.com
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS
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Trevor Finlay
Tucson's Roadhouse, 2440 Bank Street
Saturday, May 22
Trevor Finlay plays acoustic blues most Thursday evenings at Tucson's. For this Saturday night show, he'll be appearing with his full band.
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COMING SOON ....
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Tribute to Jim Roy
Bayou Blues & Jazz Club, 1077 Bank Street
Saturday, May 29
Local musicians are gathering to show their appreciation to Jim Roy with a special night of jazz & blues music. Jim is tireless in his work to promote live jazz and blues in Ottawa and the surrounding areas and he maintains a huge website filled with information about the music scene. Current listings of all weekly & monthly events, a weekly highlights corner promoting local bands, venues, websites, profiles, and special features – all this and more appear on the first page of his information filled site. Another page is dedicated to musicians and bands – Jim builds a profile page for bands and musicians, and a bio page with links to their website; if they don't have a site he may just build one for them! Jim is a strong supporter of live music, visiting several clubs a night, where he drops in for a set, a quick chat, and shoots a few photos.
(For more info, contact Larry Church at blues4u@cyberus.ca)
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE RADIO
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On CKCU-FM 93.1
The "Mighty 93.1"
Community Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region
Sundays: 9-11 pm
Black and Blues
with John Tackaberry
The show features a heavy dose of electric blues and rhythm and blues, with the occasional selection of sixties soul. The first hour is dedicated to artist profiles and reviews of recordings on particular labels. In the second hour there is a blues calendar, a run down of events in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and interviews with "new and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks on wax" alternating with "live blues and R&B for a Sunday night" in the last half hour of the show. On the last Sunday of every month, the show goes "down in the delta" for a selection of acoustic blues tracks in the final half hour of the program.
Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
with Ron Sweetman
Jazz from every era & every style - from 1917 To 2003. Each program features an artist, group, instrument, event, city or record label.
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.
On PBS - Ottawa Cable Channel 64
http://www.wpbstv.org/Whats-On.htm
Sunday, May 30 @ 7 pm -- Classic Gospel
Some of the biggest numbers from 11 years of Gaither Homecomings are showcased, including the famed Sandi Patty/Larnelle Harris duet "I've Just Seen Jesus" taped at the Kennedy Center, the Hoppers' crowd-pleasing "Shoutin' Time In Heaven" at Atlanta's massive Georgia Dome, and George Beverly Shea's standard for more than 50 years, "How Great Thou Art", at the Billy Graham Training Center. Another stand-out performance is a classic performance by the late Dad Speer with his son, Ben, of "Where We'll Never Grow Old", a duet made possible by the wonders of modern computer technology.
On Bravo - Ottawa Cable Channel 40
http://www.bravo.ca/programlistings/
Tuesday, May 25 @ 8 am
Talkin' Blues: Ladies Blues (2002)
Ladies Blues: the experiences of women in the blues field; interviews with Rita Chiarelli, Sue Foley, Ann Rabson of Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women, and more.
Tuesday, May 25 @ 8:30 pm
Solos: The Jazz Sessions – James Blood Ulmer (2004)
Series featuring acclaimed musicians in solo performances and interview segments. This episode spotlights the guitarist/flutist/vocalist who radically combines funk, rock, blues and jazz.
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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Mondays: Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Rainbow Open Jam @ 9:30 pm
Wednesdays: Open stage with Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Wednesday, May 19
This week's Open Stage @ the Bayou features Wicked Grin,
sitting in for Shakedown Blues
Thursday, May 20
Wicked Grin & Shakedown Blues @ the Rainbow
Saturday, May 22
Trevor Finlay @ Tucson's
Sunday, May 23
The Jukes Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 3-7 pm
The Smacks Open Jam @ the Rainbow, 8-11 pm Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2004 by ggower
Process Photo, The Cisco Systems Bluesfest, and The Ottawa Citizen are pleased to present the second Bluesfest Photo Accreditation Workshop. This is the opportunity of a lifetime for local photographers and avid music fans. Photography and music lovers are invited to register for the Bluesfest Photo Accreditation Workshop and spend a day as official Bluesfest photographers.
The first part of the workshop will be held on June 27 at the Bluesfest headquarters, 1810 St. Laurent Boulevard. Participants will spend an afternoon with John Major, Director of Photography for The Ottawa Citizen, learning the tips, tricks, and secrets of the trade. John will instil the confidence it takes to enhance the concert photography experience. Participants will end the seminar and workshop sessions prepared to be press photographers for a day at the 2004 Bluesfest.
The second component of this workshop will take place on-site at Bluesfest. Peter Waiser, one of Bluesfest’s official photographers, will oversee the weekend sessions at the festival and lead the photographers through their paces at various Bluesfest stages, with access to the photographers’ press pit.
For anyone who missed this once in a lifetime opportunity last year, now is the time to call or email for more information and to register. First come first served. Registration will be limited.
All participants must have basic photographic knowledge and are urged to bring their photographic equipment along for both sessions. John and Peter will assess photographic gear and advise on how to best use what is available.
Respondents can contact Henri Hadida directly at Process Photo: 230-7000 or 825-7825
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Instructor info:
The first session instructor will be John Major, Director of Photography for The Ottawa Citizen. John is by far the most influential rock and roll photographer in Canada. He has documented the Rolling Stones concerts since 1978 and was on stage with both Keith Richards and Ron Wood to capture the energy of their live shows. John was also at LIVE AID when history was being made on both sides of the Atlantic. He was first to photograph U2 when they preformed at the Ottawa Civic Centre and was also in Bruce Springsteen's face the last time he was in the nation's capital!
John will delve into his fascinating life and photography stories to inspire, motivate and inform participants on how to capture those once in a lifetime moments. He will reveal the tips and tricks that have resulted in some of the most prized Rock and Roll images of the last decades.
John will explore the logistics of the perfect concert perspective, the concentration in the midst of chaos and the choice of the right focal lengths and shutter speeds. He will describe how to create special motion and lighting effects. This workshop will also review the pros and cons of using an electronic flash and the proper exposure for ambient and stage lighting. John will guide participants through the rules of good composition within restrained time and space and will also reveal some of the legal issues involved once the images have been produced.
Peter Waiser has been an official Bluesfest photographer for several years and will provide detailed information on the specific locations of the various stages and the festival grounds. Peter will also join us John Major in the classroom during the workshop in order to inform participants of Bluesfest photography logistics.
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Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2004 by ggower
From Toronto/ Sound-Virus Recording Artists
DEATH FROM ABOVE
From New York/ Kemado Recording Artists
THE FEVER
Followed by INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie
Tuesday, June 29 (Doors 8pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $12 advance at Zaphod's & Ticketmaster
(Ticketmaster Internet Pre-Sale begins Wed. May 19 @ 10am)
(Public Sale at Ticketmaster begins Sat. May 22 @ 10am)
"I've never heard of this band before, but on the strength of this CD I'd love to see them live.
I can't even think of any other bands they really sound like either, which is a rare occurrence these days."
- FRACTURE
"The duo’s heavy bass and drums sound kicks out the jams with skull-crushing abandon.
However, beneath the turbulent storm lies an inherent sense of melody. "
- DISCORDER, Vancouver
"Did I mention that this duo (that's right, there's only two of 'em) manages to blow the roof off the joint
with only bass, drums, and vocals? Most impressive, considering this is the loudest, grittiest, punchiest,
most insane Canadian-roboto-garage-rock-industrial-speed-metal album I've heard in a good long time."
- FIRESIDEOMETER.COM
DEATH FROM ABOVE: vocals/drums - SEBASTIEN GRAINGER + bass/synth - JESSE F. KEELER
One bassist and one drummer; loud enough to move things in your pants. Sharing the title trophy alongside such "power duos" as Lightning Bolt and even the media darlings The White Stripes, Death From Above will pummel you with rock n' roll intensity while making you lick the dance floor at a Stooges show. Hear two instruments make sounds louder then any four-piece band ever could. Hear tales of lost friends, sluts, and cocaine. Hear pop music get stripped naked, smashed to pieces and reassembled into a distorted, abrasive mess.
This is the death of everything you once knew about rock music.
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The Fever just released "Red Bedroom". This is the band's first full-length, following the critically acclaimed EP "Pink On Pink," which graced many of 2003's top ten lists. An amazing stylistic evolution, "Red Bedroom" is full of stiff bass lines, robotic grooves, sleazy organ lines, and signature anthemic hooks. Infectious. For fans of The Rapture and Radio 4.
The Fever is one of the most potent bands to come out of the New York rock underworld and are rising like a phoenix. Their sound could be described as The Gun Club in a knife fight with Devo, in it's mixture of slashing no wave guitar, frantic buzz bass, perverted new wave organ, brain-damagingly danceable beats and rabid sing-along vocals. Their songs posses a demented swagger with an amphetamine pulse and big spiky hooks that are as spastically sinister as they are romantic.
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Web sites:
DEATH FROM ABOVE - http://www.deathfromabove.ca
THE FEVER - http://www.thefeveronline.com
Information:
DEATH FROM ABOVE - Joanne Setterington (416) 703-5217 joanne@indoorrecess.com
THE FEVER - Kemado Records keith@kemado.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2004 by ggower
The Ottawa Renegades are ready for 2004 Training Camp beginning on Sunday, May 23 at Kemptville College (University of Guelph) in Kemptville, Ontario.
Kemptville College is located at 830 Prescott St. in Kemptville and is easily accessible by Highway 416. The Renegades will practice during camp on the playing fields south of the W.B. George Centre on campus. All outdoor practices during camp are open to the general public.
Players report to the college on Saturday, May 22 for physicals and gear checkout, beginning at 8 a.m. Players will be available for interviews at the completion of their morning duties. For interviews with players and photo requests, members of the press are asked to contact the Renegades communications department to make arrangements. Please note: Members of the press should arrive at camp no later than 8:30 a.m. to ensure contact with all members of the team.
Following is a schedule of times and important dates for the upcoming camp:
May 23 – May 28: Morning (9 a.m. – 10:40 a.m.) and afternoon practice (3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
May 29 – May 30: Afternoon practice (3:30 p.m. – 5 p.m.)
May 31 – June 1: Morning and afternoon practice (same times as above)
June 2: Walk through at Frank Clair Stadium (time to be determined)
June 3: Renegades vs. Montreal Alouettes (pre-season), Frank Clair Stadium, 7:30 p.m.
June 4: Off
June 5: Morning and afternoon practice (see times above)
June 6: Morning practice (see time above). Roster limited to 50 players at 11:59 p.m.
June 7: Practice (time to be determined)
June 8: Walk through at Frank Clair Stadium (time to be determined)
June 9: Renegades @ Montreal (pre-season), Percival Molson Stadium, Montreal, 7:30 p.m.
June 10: Camp breaks. Roster limited to 40 players.
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For more information, please contact:
Barre Campbell
Director, Media Relations & Communications
Ottawa Renegades Football Club
(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)
(613) 913-7719 (cell) Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2004 by ggower
In recognition of Emergency Medical Services Week from May 17 to
21, 2004, City of Ottawa Paramedics remind residents to keep safe and avoid
potential dangers in the warm weather to come.
* When calling for a medical emergency - please stay on the line.
Communicators need to ask several questions in determining the nature and
priority of your call.
* Summer is the time for outdoor activities, when cycling or in-line
skating, adults and children must wear helmets, wrist guards, elbow and knee
pads to avoid injury.
* Hot weather is finally here - remember to keep your cool. Heat
exhaustion can quickly lead to heat stroke. Drink plenty of water or sports
drinks to keep yourself well hydrated.
* On a hot day, the temperature inside your vehicle can quickly climb
to 50 degrees Celsius; killing a child within a few minutes. NEVER leave
children or pets in an unattended vehicle.
* Keep a watchful eye on children around swimming pools, ponds and
waterways. Remember that if you are not within arms reach, you're too far.
This important message was brought to you by Ottawa Paramedic Service, in
recognition of Emergency Medical Services Week 2004.
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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2004 by ggower
With the Victoria Day weekend being our traditional start to the
planting season, the City wants to plant new ideas in your gardening
practices - using pesticide-free products and watering wisely.
The use of alternatives to chemical pesticides and weed control products has
recently been brought to the forefront with the Ontario College of Family
Physicians report, studying the adverse health affects of pesticides.
If residents are concerned about using chemicals, they should consult with
retailers or lawn-care companies on alternative products or methods.
Residents are encouraged to fully understand the chemical content,
application, and safety warning instructions on the label.
In addition, the City encourages the efficient use of water to sustain the
healthy growth of their lawns and trees.
For grass in the spring, the simple rule to prevent over-watering is an
inch, once a week - preferably in the morning. Watering amounts and lawn
maintenance requirements vary throughout the spring and summer months. To
obtain optimal results, check the City's Web site for a more comprehensive
lawn-care plan.
Trees require more focussed attention - especially new trees. New trees
should have an earth ring around the base for optimal water penetration, and
ensure it receives 30 gallons a week - the volume of six kitchen sinks.
Mature trees in drought conditions should receive extra watering. Water
deprived trees can weaken and be susceptible to disease.
For more information on lawn and gardens, pesticide use, trees, and water
efficiency, check the City's Web site, at ottawa.ca.
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Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2004 by ggower
The City of Ottawa has initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA)
study for the expansion of its rapid transit network to accommodate the
existing and future travel demand between the growing community of Riverside
South and downtown Ottawa including a link to the Ottawa MacDonald-Cartier
Airport.
This EA will examine a range of alternatives, identify both construction and
operational impacts on all aspects of the environment. A recommended plan
will be produced detailing mitigation measures, costs, implementation
timelines and all approvals required to proceed with the construction of the
project.
The open houses will provide citizens the opportunity to ask questions,
discuss options and provide comments to City staff. The open houses will be
held:
Wednesday, May 19, 2004 Thursday, May 20,
2004
4:30 - 9 p.m. 4:30 - 9
p.m.
Ottawa City Hall - Jean Pigott Place Jim Durrell
Centre - Elwood Room
110 Laurier Avenue West 165 Walkley Road Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2004 by ggower
The Ottawa Renegades are pleased to announce that Brad Watters, President of the Ottawa Renegades, has been named Businessman of the Year (Ottawa) by the Consumers’ Choice Awards.
Mr. Watters received the award during a ceremony on Monday, May 17 at the Ottawa Congress Centre.
“It’s an honour to be recognized in this manner,” said Watters. “It really is a tribute to the entire Renegades organization as we strive to provide top-notch sports entertainment for our fans.”
The purpose of the Consumers’ Choice Awards is to publicly identify establishments and individuals voted by consumers as being their choice of excellence.
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For more information, please contact:
Barre Campbell
Director, Media Relations & Communications
Ottawa Renegades Football Club
(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)
(613) 913-7719 (cell) Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2004 by ggower
A series of demonstrations showcasing the many uses of herbs is
being held at the Billings Estate Museum, 2100 Cabot Street, on Thursdays
between May and July. Come, relax and learn how to incorporate herbs into
everyday life. Herbal tea will be served, and herbal products and books will
be available for purchase. Most demonstrators will offer informational
handouts and samples to take home.
May 27, 7:30 p.m.
Spring into summer with Heather Garrod of Beebalm and Basil! Learn how to
use natural ingredients for pest control, natural cleaning and deodorizing.
June 17, 7:30 p.m.
Gerry Bedard, new owner of the Herb Garden, will share how Herbs Make Good
Sense.
July 8, 7:30 p.m.
Join Kathleen Leeson, Registered Herbalist, in Lemira Billings' medicinal
garden to look at summer's bounty of useful medicinal herbs that are easy to
grow and simple to apply.
July 22, 7:30 p.m.
Patricia Hall, Registered Aromatherapist, will be speaking on black cumin
seed, one the most revered medicinal seeds in history.
Each workshop costs $15, or attend all four for $50. Contact Beebalm and
Basil at (613) 260-0781 for further information and registration.
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Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 19, 2004 by ggower
Renowned local Garden Writers Brenda and Trevor Cole will be Opening Their Garden to the public on June 12th and 13th from 10am to 5pm in aid of the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind. The garden is an eclectic mix featuring many unusual plants. In addition, they have been “pruning” their large collection of gardening books and the surplus, plus other books of a non-gardening nature, will be offered for sale in aid of the CGDB.
TO GET TO THE GARDEN: From the East: Take Hwy 417 west to Exit 155. Turn right and then left at the Shell station onto Diamondview Road and follow the balloons. From the West: Exit Hwy 17 at Panmure Road and turn left and follow the balloons. Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2004 by ggower
Crowned King from Vancouver, BC is set to make an all-ages concert appearance at Club Saw on Sunday June 13th! In support of there newest record "Break The Silence" they are travelling accross the country in their big yellow school bus, stopping along the way to rock n' roll. The first leg of the tour is in western Canada in support of The Distillers. Last time Crowned King was in Ottawa they played a sold out show at The Capitol Music Hall opening for Billy Talent. This upcoming June show is going to be awesome, with tickets only $7 available at the door. Check out www.crownedking.com for more details! Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2004 by ggower
The National Arts Centre (NAC) has announced the winners of
the 2004 NAC Orchestra Bursary Competition following the finals held on
Monday, May 17, in the NAC Studio. Eight finalists had been chosen from the
27 contestants heard in preliminary auditions held on Saturday and Sunday,
May 15 and 16. The grand prize-winner of the 2004 NACO Bursary ($6,000) is
percussionist Jean-Sébastien Lacombe (23). The winner of the Harold Crabtree
Foundation Award of $5,000 is violist Anya Muminovich (17). The NAC
Orchestra Association Award ($3,000) went to trombonist Leila Merkheri (22),
while bassoonist Gareth Thomas (17) won the Vic Pomer Award ($2,000) and the
Piccolo Prix ($1,000) went to cellist Thaddeus Morden (19).
Honourable mentions of $150 went to percussionist Tristan Green (24),
trumpet player Stephanie Crabb (21), and bassoonist Kristin Day (20).
The Bursary Committee was chaired by Vernon G. Turner, Canada's former
Ambassador to the USSR and to Israel, and an active volunteer at the
National Arts Centre. The Bursary Committee consisted of NAC Orchestra
musicians Walter Prystawski (concertmaster), Winston Webber (upper strings),
Timothy McCoy (lower strings), Kimball Sykes (winds), and Karen Donnelly
(brass and percussion), with Tamara Kater as the NAC Music representative,
and Ross Francis as the non-voting NACOA representative. The Bursary Jury
consists of Turner (non-voting member), Prystawski, Webber, McCoy, Donnelly
and Francis (non-voting member), with Peter Smith (winds) replacing Kimball
Sykes, plus invited guests Rosemarie Landry, Head of Voice and Opera at the
Faculty of Music, Université de Montréal; Jean-Guy Brault (former flutist,
NAC Orchestra) and Greg Hodgson, (former principal timpanist, Winnipeg
Symphony Orchestra).
The National Arts Centre Orchestra (NACO) Bursary Competition was first held
in 1981. The NACO Bursary was created by the musicians of the NAC Orchestra
as a gesture of appreciation to the audiences who had been so supportive to
the orchestra during its first decade. It is meant to provide recognition
and financial support to help further the development of young Canadian
orchestral musicians who have connections to the National Capital Region
(NCR). In subsequent years thanks to the generosity of additional
organizations and individuals, other prizes have been added for a total in
2004 of $17,000. These prizes, in addition to the NACO Bursary, are the
Harold Crabtree Foundation Award, created in 2003 by this Foundation which
strongly believes in the importance of helping young people; the NAC
Orchestra Association Award created in 1993 to celebrate the Orchestra's
25th anniversary season; the Vic Pomer Award commemorating one of the
founding violinists of NACO and a dedicated teacher who died in 2001 at age
70; and the Piccolo Prix provided "to encourage and support our young
artists" by NAC volunteer and Donors Circle member Cav. Pasqualina Pat
Adamo.
All prizes are intended for music students aged 16 to 24 whose family
residence is in the National Capital Region, or who have been following a
recognized course of music study in the NCR in preparation for careers as
professional orchestral musicians. Each year, a jury identifies deserving
recipients through audition and selection.
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Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
Fax: (613) 996-2828 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2004 by ggower
The City of Ottawa would like to remind its residents of the
following schedule changes for Victoria Day (Monday, May 24).
* Ottawa City Hall and all Client Service Centres will be closed on
Monday, May 24.
*
* The City's Provincial Offences Court, located at 1595 Telesat Court,
will also be closed on Victoria Day. Business will resume as usual on
Tuesday, May 25.
*
* There will be no garbage and recycling pick-up on Victoria Day.
Monday's pick-up will now take place on Tuesday, May 25. In addition, the
collection of garbage and recycling materials will be delayed by one day for
the entire week of May 24.
*
* OC Transpo service, including the O-Train, will operate on a Sunday
schedule on Victoria Day. Call 613-560-1000 plus your four-digit stop number
for automated schedule information, phone 613-741-4390, or visit
octranspo.com. On statutory holidays and Sundays, a family of up to six
people, with a maximum of two who are 12 or older, can take transit all day
with one $6 Day Pass, available for purchase at hundreds of local vendors
and on the bus.
*
* OC Transpo Sales and Information Centres will be closed (except for
the Rideau Centre office, which will be open on Victoria Day from 10 a.m. to
6 p.m.). Please note that the OC Transpo Telephone Information Centre will
operate from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 24.
Although municipal offices are closed on Monday, May 24, client service
representatives are available to answer emergency enquiries only by calling
613-580-2400 (TTY 613-580-2401), and information on City programs and
services is available by visiting the City's Web site at ottawa.ca.
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Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2004 by ggower
the sitar Maestro Ustad Shahid Parvez is coming to Ottawa University May 21,
2004 and I was hoping that Ottawastart.com would add it to event listings.
Here are some links for your consideration, include the official press release:
BIO http://www.sitarschool.com/ustadjibio.html
PRESS RELEASW http://www.sitarschool.com/posters/PosterOttawa%20copy.jpg Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2004 by ggower
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & STELLA ARTOIS
PRESENT...
Celebrating their debut full length CD "Grab That Gun"
From Vancouver
Mint/ 604 Recording Artists
THE ORGAN
Saturday, June 19 (Doors 8pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $8 only at the door
"I don't know what it is about the Organ, could it be the double entendre coming from this all-femme band,
or perhaps its simply the soul-piercing sound of the hammond, but the Organ, well, it makes me randy.
The sounds just dig deep, permeating every oriface of my body, penetrating bass, pulsating drums,
luscious vocals, sensual guitars, and, oh, that organ." - DIRTY MONKEY BUGSPRAY FUN
"The Organ are on their way up...What began as a casual indie-rock project by a bunch of girls...
has developed into an act that’s equal parts innocent charm and derivative new wave. The end result is
a band with an engaging stage presence, solid songs and an overall cool-cat persona that I would wager
is just a few months away from the attentions of the world. If the U.K.’s NME Magazine is so infatuated
with the '80s sound of bands like Hot Hot Heat, they're going to devour this band’s sound like a late-night
chip run after a footie game." - CHARTATTACK.COM
"In an age of musicians founded and funded on marketability, an all girl band's refusing to sell sex
falls in the minority, ultimately demanding not only artistic uniqueness, but unwavering confidence
to establish a successful career. The Organ accomplishes this, maintaining a youthful simplicity
in their compositions that is identifiable, reminiscent of the early ‘80s NYC girl punk scene, sans
the anger and political rhetoric. It may be time to get to know Shelby, Debora, Ashley, and Jenny
and uncover what makes this menagerie so undeniably cool." - GLOBALSYMPHONIC.COM
The Organ are a Vancouver quintet, formed in 2001. In a short space of time, this all female ensemble has gained rapid exposure with the release of their first EP, Sinking Hearts; and a live show that has spirited them on stage with some of the most significant bands today. A critical and popular favorite, The Organ write melodic and introspective music based on layered interplay between their instrumentalists--Debora Cohen, guitar; Ashley Webber, bass; Shelby Stocks, drums; Jenny Smyth, Hammond organ--and the intimate and doleful lyrics of their lead singer, Katie Sketch.
The Organ's "sound" has been commented on and debated over from the very beginning, so great is the fascination that it inspires. "The Organ's melancholy melodies are intoxicating," writes Cyndi Elliot of Magnet Magazine. The band is consistently compared with the best songwriters of the early 80's new-wave, writing structured songs around minimal arrangements, and creating a nuanced, textured sound that can be brooding and catchy at the same time. The best of many bands can be found here--whether it is the weaving counterpoint melodies between organ and bass; the lean, bell-like intonation of sparkling guitars; the charmed tenacity of the snare; or the suspended lamentation of Sketch's cascading vocals--and much excitement is borne out of the desire to name The Organ's sound in precise terms. "The Organ does it so well, it's hard to believe these kids are in their early 20's," writes John Parish of The Big Takeover. "It makes me feel better than the electronic craziness of some of those 'I love the 80's' bands, and almost as sad as I used to feel in the 1980's, and I love 'em for it." For their own part, the band accepts the associations with an amused detachment. "Originally I was trying to do something a little more rock, like Elastica," says Sketch, "but obviously it didn't work out that way."
The Organ have played with an wide variety of contemporary bands such as Interpol, Hot Hot Heat, The Walkmen, The Von Bondies, The Soledad Brothers and Bratmobile; and most recently finished a tour across North America with Matador's New Pornographers. The band has become well-known for the somber intensity of their live performances, which they happily acknowledge as involving very little physical movement on-stage. "That's the only way we can be," says Sketch, "if I paid Debora
a million dollars to jump up and down, she wouldn't. That's just her personality." "The Organ's approach is classic European detachment," writes Michael White of Calgary's News and Entertainment Weekly, "It creates an enveloping mood, and fully complements the music's soulful melancholy." And perhaps it is a testament to the saliency of Sketch's dark lyrical themes -- which range from interpersonal relationships to politics -- that The Organ is so often perceived as a wholly melancholy affair. Organist Jenny Smyth is herself caught between the band's music and its rueful subject matter: "The Organ's music sounds really happy and cheerful so I always get really shocked when people say 'your music is so sad and emotional' and I'm like *really*!? I think it sounds like *la* *la* *la*..."
With so much attention already devoted to The Organ's sound and presentation, there remains nevertheless a lasting captivation with their distinction as an all female band. "Other people tend to point it out," muses Smyth, "'Oh, an all girl band!' and I'm like, 'I'm a girl?'" "I'm just playing with my friends," says Sketch. "We wouldn't have cared if we'd found some really great boys to play with us, but instead we found some really great girls." Still, the distinction is not without significance, as drummer Shelby Stocks knows first-hand: her seventh-grade band teacher took her drumsticks away and gave them to a boy, informing her that girls don't play the drums. "There was a part of me that wanted to prove him wrong--that girls can actually play. What an idiot."
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Listen:
THE ORGAN - http://www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=6897
Web site:
THE ORGAN - http://www.theorgan.ca
Information:
THE ORGAN - Yvette Ray (416) 535-9123 mintyvette@aol.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2004 by ggower
NEW WORKS BY
DIXON
May 21 to June 23
2004
Vernissage : Friday May 21
7:30 pm to 10:30pm
ARTGUISE
590 Bank St.
Ottawa, Canada
Post Show Party
11pm Clocktower Brew Pub with continued
sweet sounds by Linus
Artguise is pleased to announce that we will be hosting an exhibit of works by Dixon. These bold and engaging works will seize your attention. The artist packs a wallop with his imagery and palette. His pieces are expressive provocative and seriously eye catching. The artist ropes the viewer into the canvas with cunning and precision. He employs imagery that is both sexy and high octane. He tantalizes with wit and provocation as we are forced to delve between the lines of text and representation. His subject matter explores everything from political chaos in our turbulent world to the raw and powerful allure of the V8 engine in 70's muscle cars. Dixon spurns convention while inviting curiosity. His pieces are well thought out and his execution slick. This show hangs like a cross between a Hot Wheels race track and the glitz and glitter of the Las Vegas Strip. We know you are going to love this work. We do. Please join us opening night for the kick off of our exciting summer line up and enjoy the delectable sounds by Linus of Organized Sound.
For more information or media contact please contact Brandon McVittie or Jason Vaughan
via email or at 613-238-3803. Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2004 by ggower
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX , STEAM WHISTLE BREWERY & JAGERMEISTER
PRESENT...
"a performance that comes off like eerie Berlin cabaret"
From Vancouver
Boompa Recording Artists
GIRL NOBODY
+ From Toronto
MapleMusic Recording Artist
JENNIFER FOSTER
(from The Pursuit of Happiness)
+ From Vancouver via Sudbury
Cinnamon Songs Recording Artist
OX
Thursday, June 17 (Doors 8pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $8 only at the door
"...the appeal of Girl Nobody has a lot to do with the stunning Marta Jacuibek. The Polish-born
chanteuse and keyboardist is the focal point of the quintet, and not just for her beauty. Possessing
an intoxicating, distinctive voice...she sings, howls, and coos her way all over this album, veering
from atmospheric dreampop, to acoustic, twee-oriented fare, to more adventurous music that sounds
more inspired by Kurt Weill than modern pop...Canadian independent music, as good as it has been
lately, has lacked some real musical boldness, and 'The Future Isn't What It Used to Be' lends a classy,
worldly quality to Canadian pop that really hadn't been there before...With that woman's voice, her looks,
and the four supremely talented men playing behind her, this band shouldn't be nobodies for very much longer."
- POPMATTERS.COM
Girl Nobody are masters of distinction. Perhaps you'll be captured by the vibrancy of Marta Jaciubek's voice, or maybe it's their spectral performance, which has been described as "an eerie Berlin cabaret." Most likely it will be the group's ability to push creative boundaries, a hallmark that's won over their hometown of Vancouver. Whichever thought or sound strikes you first, there is no turning back.
Together Girl Nobody's five members produce a tapestry of enigmatic musical ideas, wrapped in nearly life-long friendships. They have been working steadily towards their debut album, The Future Isn't What It Used To Be (released March 2004), with producer Futcher (The Be Good Tanyas, Hellenkeller), for nearly three years. Progress often means change, and during their most impressionable years, Girl Nobody found themselves honing their interstellar sounds in clubs throughout Vancouver. The sound that developed combines moody electro-pop with subtle rock elements, featuring Marta's vocal stylings upfront and personal, spinning tales of alienation and aliens.
In 2001 Girl Nobody recorded a self-titled EP that was sold off stage and was used to fill email requests from as far away as Boston and Edinburgh. Today their legion of fans span an international stage and all are eagerly anticipating their first full-length release. Recorded in a series of unlikely locations - taking the band from the bowels of Vancouver's high tech studios, to recordings in motor hotels and remote cottages, patios and bathrooms - the listener is rewarded with the payoff of a landmark debut album.
Local promoters will vouch that set-up and sound check may be a little tedious, but the group's collection of strange analogue keyboards, a theremin and a ring modulator are the tools that help place Girl Nobody in a league of their own. Girl Nobody's ingenuity has such infectious appeal, that they've begun to catch the attention of a larger market. The band was one of the first independent acts booked by CBC's ZeD TV, and were later included in the shows 'best of' compilation released in 2003, which also includes such notable acts as Sam Roberts and Buck 65. Girl Nobody also appeared at the 2003 Telus Whistler World Ski & Snowboard Festival and opened for Kinnie Starr at Vancouver's Richards on Richards.
New York-based re-mixer Delikate Impostor (Bjork) has also taken a keen interest in Girl Nobody. Working with the UK vinyl label Release Records, a remix of "Why Am I Alone," will be released this spring on the 12" format to an international market which will include the UK/Europe and North America. The album's leading single, "Aliens", has appeared on Nickelodeons' Radio Free Roscoe.
The sounds of Girl Nobody have very clearly picked up speed as their album prepares to hit Canada by force. Be prepared to transcend into a world of soothing interplanetary sounds.
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If you¹re wondering what Jennifer Foster, the Toronto based singer-songwriter and musician, has been up to, check out her latest cd. Jen makes a landing from a little whirlwind tour of her psyche with a rocket in her pocket - her new cd release entitled Fit For Mars, recorded deep in the heart of downtown Los Angeles with producer/songwriter David Garza (Juliana Hatfield, Glen Phillips), and mixed in Toronto by Michael Phillip Wojewoda (Barenaked Ladies, Rheostatics). Jen is known for her catchily-crafted pop tunes, and this eclectic 7-song EP takes everything she knew before about making albums and throws it out the window - written and recorded guerilla-style with featured performers Jay Bellerose on drums (Aimee Mann, Paula Cole), keyboard player Dave Palmer (Fleetwood Mac), Mike Ensign on bass, and the dazzling David Garza on guitar.
Jennifer made her Canadian indie debut a few years back with the album Speedyhead, produced by former TPOH front man Moe Berg and Gravelberries guy Paul Myers. As a member of The Pursuit of Happiness she¹s toured across Canada and into the States, and has sung and recorded with many others including Melanie Doane, Sarah Slean, Robin Black and the Intergalactic Rockstars, and Linda Maruta. On stage performing her own songs she treats live audiences to her jangly pop blend on guitar, and gets down with her past as a child ukulele fanatic with a little crowd-pleasing electric ukulele rock. Along the way Jen has also made many appearances as an actor in film, TV, radio and live theatre.
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Ox is a collective project consisting of Mark Browning, Nathan Lawr (Royal City), Chôn (Radiogram), Ryan Bishops (Junction Creek), Jesse Zubot (Zubot & Dawson), Dutch Koetsier, & 'Cosmic' Dave Jeffrey. In the tradition of The Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, The Velvet Underground, Frank Zappa - Ox is a musical meeting of the minds - a musical affirmation that anything goes, anything rocks, anything rolls. The brainchild of Mark Browning, Ox springs from a folk background - cultivated in the fertile soils of the Canadian & American heartland - upon miles of highway, years of Greyhound Bus touring, and a multitude of adventure, Woody Guthrie style. What has emerged is a reflection of middle-america - where trash and beauty meet - a musical liquor store heist that will leave a distinct flavour of dust in your mouth.
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Listen:
GIRL NOBODY - http://www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=6230
JENNIFER FOSTER - http://www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=11336
OX - http://www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=9154
Web sites:
GIRL NOBODY - http://www.girlnobody.com
JENNIFER FOSTER - http://www.jenniferfoster.net
OX - http://www.oxmusic.ws
Information:
GIRL NOBODY - Yvette Ray (416) 535-9123 xoyvette@aol.com
JENNIFER FOSTER - Cam Carpenter cam@smokeandmirrorspromotions.com
OX - Ken Beattie/ Killbeat Music (604) 312-7548 killbeat@shaw.ca
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2004 by ggower
POP TARTS PRESENTS
AMERICAN IDOLS LIVE!
TOP Finalists from American Idol
Featuring
AMY ADAMS, CAMILE VELASCO, DIANA DEGARMO, FANTASIA BARRINO, GEORGE HUFF, JASMINE TRIAS, JENNIFER HUDSON, JOHN STEVENS, JON PETER LEWIS, AND LA TOYA LONDON
SEPTEMBER 15th * 7:00PM
COREL CENTRE
Ottawa
*Tickets: $49.50, $35.00
*(prices do not include facility fee or applicable service charges)
ON SALE FRI., MAY 21st @ 10AM
Tickets available at Corel Centre Box Office,
Ottawa-Gatineau Area Sport Experts Locations
Charge by Phone (613) 599-3267 or 1-877-788-3267
and www.capitaltickets.ca
PRODUCED BY AEG LIVE IN ASSOCIATION WITH
HOUSE OF BLUES CONCERTS CANADA Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 18, 2004 by ggower
You know what they say a picture is worth. Well, the real thing sitting in front of you, paralysed, blind, unable to speak and in a wheelchair because of one night of partying and bad decisions, is worth enough words to shock the reality into you, and any young person you know.
This Wednesday, May 19th, Ottawa’s Jade Bell will be speaking to a morning assembly of 550 students at D’Arcy McGee High School, at 250 Gamelin, in Gatineau (Hull) Québec. This is the beginning of Jade’s new Ottawa-Carleton tour where he intends to show, more than tell, what affects drugs may have on you when you’re young, have the world at your feet, and make a stupid decision. His story will touch even the most hardened of teens experimenting with drugs.
Jade is a handsome, athletic-looking, tattooed 28 year old who, at age 18, shot heroin at a friend's Vancouver home in 1994 and overdosed instantly. Despite his friend’s attempts at resuscitation, his brain was starved of oxygen for 15 minutes before the paramedics arrived. He was injected with the drug Narcan to dilute the caustic and poisonous effect of the dangerous narcotic in his bloodstream, but he went into a coma for four months.
When he regained consciousness, his life had turned from the unworried, free-for-all one of a young, dumb and full of fearlessness kind of kid, to a living nightmare. His body could only twitch and jerk. His legs and arms could only lift with extreme effort; his sight was gone and his voice only allowed the odd noise. There was nothing anybody could do.
A year earlier Jade had been in final year at high school; athletic, a great student, a "hot ladies man" with an interest in music and film-making. But his all-Canadian character and lean, good looks hid a darker side. He was also a "druggie."
Jade thought he was invincible. He was fit and healthy, despite his diabetes. He had loads of friends, wild times and lived every minute of life like it was his last. Soft drugs and plenty of alcohol led to hard drugs and soon, heroin became his “high” of choice. He figured he would have fun in his youth or die trying. He wasn't prepared for the third outcome.
After his accident, his father wasn’t able to provide the 24 hour care he required, so Jade was admitted to a Vancouver institution where he had long days and nights alone to think about what had happened to him. He couldn't drink, bathe, feed or clothe himself. He needed his medications given to him on frequent, regular daily schedules, needed physio and speech therapy. He even needed someone else to help him with emptying his waste. No surprise, he fell into an abysmal depression.
Jade's intellect was basically the only thing that survived uninjured. The rest of his body had rejected his needs and provided no means to move around, communicate or even see the world before him. He asked his father to kill him. Every day.
But something began to click in Jade. He grieved and raged and wondered why, "what if?" and "what's next." He ached to go back in time and listen to friends who told him to quit the drugs or die, ... or worse. He started writing poetry and lyrics to music in his head about the horror of only being a brain in a vulnerable, powerless shell.
He then communicated his feelings to the outside world with the aid of two small paddles attached to the back of his wheelchair headrest, positioned on either side of his head. He taps his head from side to side to dictate his thoughts, letter by letter via Morse Code. A small translator and voice box records his letters and displays them on a tiny monitor.
We can imagine the maddening frustration of only being able to express yourself in such an excruciatingly slow manner. But it didn't stop Jade. With the help of friends, he started visiting elementary and secondary schools in Vancouver to tell his story and show kids what drugs did to him. He now has a 15 minute slide show that comes with a content warning about scenes of Vancouver youth using, suffering and dying from drugs. Next, Jade has a recorded speech he plays to assemblies. The speech took him three weeks to write by Morse Code.
To date, Jade has spoken to over 100,000 students and brought many a tough and unreachable, rebellious youth to tears. Jade has moved to Ottawa to be closer to his specialist and, like before, is preparing to speak to Ottawa-Hull kids about his special crusade. He only charges a stipend of $100 per lecture even though his only other source of income at present is his disability pension. But his hope is increasing.
"I will be able to talk by December(2004)," he says through his translator. "Then walk and talk the next December."
He is hoping to raise $80,000 for a special operation that will enable him to have better control of his body.
Jade Bell is excited to finally get out of his tiny Fisher Avenue apartment that he shares with his full-time caregiver, Martina, and take advantage of the awestruck silence he knows he will receive at D’Arcy McGee High School in Hull on Wednesday. The attractive yet vulnerable look of him and the power of his speech commands the respectful hush of a mass of students who are as carefree and fearless as he was at that age, that fateful day in 1994. If he succeeds in convincing just one kid to avoid the path he took towards hell ... it will be worth it.
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Contacts:
*Chris Castillo, Marketing Edge Solutions, Tel: (613)843-8240, email: chris@masterentrepreneur.com
*Jade Bell, Tel:(613)729-7440, cell: (613)796-2133, email: jadebell@rogers.com www.jadebell.ca
*Judy Millar, Principal, D’Arcy McGee High School, Tel: (819)777.3121, e-mail: jmillar@wqsb.qc.ca
name: Kate Allen Go to top of page
Posted Monday, May 17, 2004 by ggower
LET'S SUPPORT COLOMBIAN WORKERS
THE COLOMBIAN OIL WORKERS HAVE BEEN ON STRIKE FOR A MONTH TO:
* Stop the disintegration and privatization of ECOPETROL, the public owned oil distribution company;
* Guarantee that the wealth generated by Colombia's natural resources be used for national development, peace and social justice instead of being pure profit for multinational oil companies;
* Defend workers' fundamental human rights: the right of freedom of association, collective bargaining and to strike.
COLOMBIAN WORKERS ARE GOING ON A TWO-DAY NATIONAL STRIKE TO PROTEST
FREE TRADE NEGOTIATION WITH THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA
AND SUPPORT TRADE UNION STRUGGLES
CURRENTLY UNDERWAY.
CANADIAN WORKERS AND COLOMBIAN WORKERS STAND TOGETHER TO SAY:
"No to privatization of public services" "Yes to a fair negotiation with USO"
"No to neoliberal free trade agreements" "Yes to peace and justice for all Colombians"
WHERE: In front of the Colombian Embassy, 1002 - 360 Albert Street, Ottawa
WHEN: Thursday, May 20th
TIME: 12 to 1 p.m. Go to top of page
Posted Monday, May 17, 2004 by ggower
Canadian University Graduates Association
raficashkar@yahoo.ca http://members.rogers.com/acuga
Tel: (613)523-2267
American War in the Middle East
Michel Chossudovfky
Saturday, May 22, 2004, 8.00 pm
St. Genevieve Church
2210 Arch Street, Ottawa Go to top of page
Posted Monday, May 17, 2004 by ggower
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, THE OTTAWA SUN & SLEEMAN BREWERY
PRESENT...
"SHOWCASE MONDAYS" - HEARD BEFORE THE HERD!
From Vancouver/ Insect Girl-MapleNationwide-Universal Recording Artists
ADRIENNE PIERCE
accompanied by arctic
+ THE BRONZE
+ THE DUNES
+ DJ TIM spinning alternatives between & after the bands
Monday, June 14/ 2004 (8pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
TICKETS: Free. Zilch. Nada.
Every Monday, ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, THE OTTAWA SUN & SLEEMAN present the best of the new
& Indie bands. Join the ranks of such luminaries as THE BURDOCKS, HOT HOT HEAT, THE DIRTMITTS,
THE CHROME YELLOW CO., CORB LUND BAND, LEDERHOSEN LUCIL, superGARAGE, CLEM SNIDE,
PARADISE, TEMPTRESS, SUPLECS, STABILO, CRUSH, HELL CITY LOVE, DEAD RED , CITIZEN BAND
RADIO, CONTRIVED, THE KRAMDENS, GEARBOX, JOHN FORD, TRIP THE OFF, THE MERCURYMEN,
FE FE DOBSON, ANDREW VINCENT, THE SHOOTING RUBYS, CHRISTINE FELLOWS, ONE 976,
LES MARMOTTES APLATIES, PRIYA THOMAS, ROCKFOUR, THE POSTAGE STAMPS, HOTEL, ChuBBie,
THE STARES, HOT CARL, ROUND 2, OX, MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO, MARK BRAGG & THE BLACK
WEDDING BAND, THE TRANSIT, THE FULLY DOWN and STERIOGRAM that have played free
“Showcase Mondays” for appreciative Ottawa audiences. HEARD BEFORE THE HERD!
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When Adrienne Pierce played at Lilith Fair she had only been playing, singing and writing songs for two years. A couple of years later she released her first CD on her own label, Insectgirl Records. Small Fires has produced a plethora of rave reviews and was nominated for Best Independent Album and Best Modern Rock Record for 2002 by The Georgia Straight and Just Plain Folks respectively. Small Fires was initially just available in Vancouver but will soon be distributed in Canada by Maplenationwide through Universal.
Adrienne has performed constantly over the last several years and hosted Vancouver's best open mic night for one year. It was at one of these performances that she was spotted by Shauna Gold, a manager at Nettwerk. Soon after Adrienne signed a deal with Nettwerk Management. Adrienne is constantly writing new songs and has proven herself as a strong live performer whether playing solo or backed by her band. She recently opened for Sondre Lerche, Jane Siberry, The Stereophonics as well as Kinnie Star on a Western Canadian tour. She has performed at Lilith Fair, SXSW in Austin Texas, Rockrgrl Festival in Seattle, NMW in Vancouver, CMW, NXNE in Toronto and was seen performing live on a recent episode of ZeD TV on CBC.
The video for "Arizona" from Small Fires will be released this summer. It was shot in Death Valley by award winning director Bill Morrison (Matthew Good Band). What You're Wishing For was licensed for an episode of The Chris Issak Show and several other tracks were licensed for Just Cause, Cold Squad, and Edgemont.
Small Fires was produced by Sean Ashby who is best known for his work as a guitarist for Sarah McLaclan and the front person for his own band Jack Tripper. One track, Every Sprinkler was produced, engineered and mixed by David Kershaw (Chin, Wild Strawberries) and the other 9 tracks were mixed by Roger Swan (Swollen Members).
The album features the talents of Darren Parris-bass (Bocephus King), Niko Friesen-drums (Motion Soundtrack, Lily Frost) Sean Ashby-guitar Craig DuCommon-keys (Springer DuCommon), Mary Ancheta-keys, and Luke Doucet-lap steel.
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Listen:
ADRIENNE PIERCE - http://www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=7449
Web site:
ADRIENNE PIERCE - http://www.adriennepierce.com
Information:
ADRIENNE PIERCE - Shauna Gold/ Nettwerk Management (604) 730-7902 shauna@nettwerk.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Monday, May 17, 2004 by ggower
Where: Parkdale United Church
Date: June 18, 2004
Time: 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Event: Dinner, speakers, silent auction
Tickets: $25.00 in advance
People from all walks of the community are invited to attend to learn about feral cats and the humane assistance brought to them in their struggle to survive. R.S.V.P. through email.
Email: webmaster@ottawaferalcats.com
Website: http://www.ottawaferalcats.com/community%20events.htm Go to top of page
Posted Monday, May 17, 2004 by ggower
The Ottawa Chamber Music Society’s Artistic Director Julian Armour will announce the line-up for this summer’s 11th Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival in the Grand Hall at the National Gallery of Canada on Monday, May 17, 2004 at 10 a.m.
This summer’s Festival will feature 110 concerts with more than 250 musicians. Passes are $50 for adults and $25 for students and permit access to all but the ten Pass-plus concerts.
The legendary Beaux Arts Trio is celebrating their 50th anniversary this year! They have chosen to kick off this significant occasion at the Festival this summer in a Pass-plus concert.
Other Pass-plus concerts includes: the Tokyo String Quartet with Canada’s Martin Beaver as first violinist; one of the world’s most renowned early music sopranos Emma Kirkby with the Theatre of Early Music; countertenor Daniel Taylor in a concert featuring Bach Cantatas; Canada’s James Ehnes, who has rapidly established himself as one of the world’s top violinists; one of the world’s great brass ensembles Empire Brass, internationally famous for its virtuosity and unparalleled diversity of repertoire; celebrated pianist and JUNO winner Marc-André Hamelin; the Leipzig String Quartet performing the complete cycle of Brahms string quartets.
Other highlights include the St. Lawrence String Quartet, Vienna Piano Trio, acclaimed violinist and specialist in baroque music Monica Huggett, and violist Steven Dann, to name just a few.
The Festival will close on August 7 with the final Pass-plus concert Festival’s Greatest Hits featuring Canada’s JUNO award-winning Gryphon Trio, soprano Donna Brown and mezzo-soprano Julie Nesrallah and many more!
Our next decade begins is our motto this year. And it starts with the best Festival ever in 2004!
A Festival pass at $50 ($25 for students) gives Festival goers access to all concerts with the exception of Pass-plus concerts.
Ticket outlets includes: Ottawa Chamber Music Society – 200 Isabella, Suite 401; The Book Bazaar – 755 Bank St.; Compact Music – 785-A Bank St.; Carlen Gallery – 1171 Bank; CD Warehouse – 1383 Clyde, 1717 St. Laurent and 499 Terry Fox Drive; Ticketmaster – (all outlets in Canada) www.ticketmaster.ca, (613) 755-1111; Scotiabank – 366 Elgin Street; Books on Beechwood – 35 Beechwood Avenue; Collected Works – 1242 Wellington St.; Lauzon Music Centre – 1345 Wellington; Nicholas Hoare Books – 419 Sussex Dr.; The Leading Note – 370 Elgin St.; Second Thoughts Bookstore – 280 Sunnyside Avenue; Rideau Centre Kiosk by the Disney Store.
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For more information please visit www.chamberfest.com or contact:
Suzan Zilahi, Communications Director
Tel : (613) 234-8008 x. 241; e-mail : media@chamberfest.com Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, May 15, 2004 by ggower
Just what is this anarchism thing anyway?
In recent years, there has been renewed interest in the anarchist
vision of a decentralized, radically democratic society. The Cipriano Mera
Anarchist Collective presents an afternoon of workshops. Included will be
discussions of basic anarchist principles as well as debunking the many
myths about the subject. Come and learn about the subject and help build a
culture of resistance to capitalism and state repression in Ottawa!
Anarchism 101 * Capitalism and the State * Anarchism and Labour
There will also be a swap shop - bring items you don't want and take items
you need!
Saturday, May 22 12:30-4:00pm
McNabb Community Centre,
180 Percy Street
Presented by the Cipriano Mera Anarchist Collective [NEFAC-Ottawa]
cipriano@mutualaid.org Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, May 15, 2004 by ggower
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of May 17,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media have
been highlighted.
Ottawa Police Services Board - Monday, May 17, 5 p.m., Champlain Room
Equity and Diversity Committee - Monday, May 17, 6 p.m., Colonel By Room
Roads and Cycling Advisory Committee - Monday, May 17, 7 p.m., Richmond Room
Taxi Advisory Committee - Tuesday, May 18, 10 a.m., Richmond Room
Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee - Tuesday, May 18,
1:30 p.m., Champlain Room
* Public Meeting - Development Charges Policy Report
* 2004 Budget and Special Levies for Business Improvement Areas and
the Sparks Street Mall Authority
*
* Transportation Committee - Wednesday, May 19, 9:30 a.m., Champlain
Room
* Transit Services Budget 2004 - Mitigation Measures
* Alta Vista Transportation Corridor Environmental Assessment - Status
Update #2
Accessibility Advisory Committee - Wednesday, May 19, 4 p.m., Andrew S.
Haydon Hall
Pedestrian and Transit Advisory Committee - Thursday, May 20, 7 p.m.,
Richmond Room
The agenda for these meetings and related reports will be posted on the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the respective
meetings.
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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, May 15, 2004 by ggower
A DOUBLE BILL OF MELODIC PROPORTIONS
From Vancouver
Nettwerk Recording Artists
PANURGE
+ From Toronto
Paper Bag Recording Artists
CONTROLLER.CONTROLLER
Wednesday, June 16 (Doors 8pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $8 only at the door
Panurge are influenced by late-Sixties pop and folk music, as reflected in their debut album, 'Throw Down The Reins', out now.
Panurge was born of the musical experiments of Daniel Byrne, Chris Lovell, and Jon Schubert in the summer of 2000. With Byrne in Ireland, Lovell in Calgary and Schubert in Vancouver, the prospects of Panurge coming into existence seemed unlikely at best, and yet it was in this geographical arrangement whence came the trio’s decision to dedicate themselves to a new musical collaboration. Byrne returned to Vancouver and worked together with Schubert, while Lovell literally mailed in his input from Calgary until he, too, could return to Vancouver.
The group’s independently produced and released debut, Erectangle (2001), is a reflection of this strange geographical agreement; written and recorded in pieces and across great distances, the album has a patch-work style that is well-suited to its genre-bending content.
With the release of Erectangle, doors seemed to open for the band; Panurge’s unique sound, widespread critical praise and live performances on national radio caught the attention of music listeners in Canada and abroad. It was around this time that the trio met C.L. McLaughlin, who has since become a valued performer both with Panurge’s live act and also on recent recordings.
In early 2003, the band signed with Nettwerk and began recording Throw Down the Reins (2004). The album captures the essence of experimentation found in their previous work, yet integrates this in subtler ways. Continuing their endeavors to bridge the imagined distances between musical styles, Panurge utilizes a wide variety of instrumentation on the album, from analog synthesizers to wooden vibes, acoustic guitars and vintage drum machines. The resulting sound is new, yet familiar.
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Controller.Controller’s sound is an energetic, rhythmic post-punk rock, taking a cue from late 70's/early 80's bands like P.I.L., The Slits and Joy Division, but departing significantly from there. It's about tension and opposition, juxtaposing discordant and jagged rhythms with disarmingly pretty melody and counter-melody. They wed propulsive, angular rock structures with minimalist death-disco accents and grooves that seductively embrace sometimes sweet and sometimes barking vocals.
Their propensity for playing low-key sets in off-the-radar locales, a dark red backlight practically shielding them from view, lends them a quiet confidence. Audiences choose to participate. Think about it. It’s hard to be a voyeur when you have to squint your eyes and thrust your whole body forward just to get a better view.
Strictly off those live shows, the band captured features in Toronto street weeklies EYE and NOW, critics’ picks during their hometown’s massive NXNE music festival and several mentions in the The Globe and Mail newspaper. In a cross-Canada survey, Calgary weekly FastForward named Controller.Controller one of the country’s “best unsigned bands.” And then there was Paper Bag Records...
Kind of like that first show on that late winter night, Controller.Controller quietly signed with upstart indie label Paper Bag Records and released their first album, History. Paper Bag has been the launch pad for the likes of Broken Social Scene, Stars and Matthew Barber.
Not much of a mystery, only History now.
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Listen:
PANURGE - http://www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=5587
CONTROLLER.CONTROLLER - http://www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=11696
Web sites:
PANURGE - http://www.panurge.net
CONTROLLER.CONTROLLER - http://www.controllercontroller.com
Information:
PANURGE - Nettwerk Records (604) 654-2929 info@nettwerk.com
CONTROLLER.CONTROLLER - Amanda Newman (416) 817-5212 amanda@paperbagrecords.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, May 15, 2004 by ggower
Le Jazz Hot Dance Company - "Back in Time" - Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson
7:30pm Thursday, June 3, 2004 & 7:00pm Friday, June 4, 2003. Tickets in advance at 730-3066 or at the door.
A Dance-theatre production featuring Le Jazz Hot Dance Company and advanced students of Le Jazz Hot Dance and Ballet School. Friday's show includes a recital by recreational students of Le Jazz Hot Dance and Ballet School. For more information, contact 730-3066. Go to top of page
Posted Saturday, May 15, 2004 by ggower
The official opening of Action Ottawa's first pilot project, the
Richmond Inn Apartments, a converted 16-unit motor hotel, was celebrated
today by Ottawa Councillor Janet Stavinga, in partnership with Henry Wammes
the project's developer. The opening marked the launch of the City's Action
Ottawa housing program, which responds to the critical need for affordable
rental housing. The Richmond Inn conversion was a cooperative venture
between the private sector, the federal government and the City.
"This affordable housing development, the first under Action Ottawa, is an
excellent example of the Government of Canada's commitment to providing help
to those in our community who need it most," said David Pratt, Minister of
National Defence and Member of Parliament for Nepean-Carleton. "This is a
tangible demonstration of an innovative approach to converting existing
structures to create new affordable rental housing. Mr. Wammes should be
congratulated on this most worthwhile project. "
"Residents need affordable rental housing now. The Action Ottawa initiative
is a significant step towards realizing our goals in assisting families and
individuals on waiting lists", said Mayor Bob Chiarelli. "The City is
committed to enhancing the lives of our residents and the overall health of
the community at large, which begins with an affordable place to live."
"All partners should be commended for their contribution to this new village
initiative," said Councillor Janet Stavinga. "This development will benefit
Richmond and strengthen our ability to work with partners in the community."
The Government of Canada, through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
(CMHC), contributed $288,000 via its Residential Rehabilitation Assistance
Program (RRAP) for conversion. RRAP Conversion helps create affordable
housing for low-income households by providing financial assistance to
convert non-residential properties to affordable self-contained rental
housing units or bed units.
The City, through the Action Ottawa program, contributed more than $438,000
to the project including a grant and fee exemption.
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For more information:
City of Ottawa
Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450
CMHC
Angelina Ritacco
(416) 218-3332 Go to top of page
Posted Friday, May 14, 2004 by ggower
Learn more about Roots of Empathy, an
innovative character education program that brings parents and babies into
the classroom at Baby Fest 2004 taking place Saturday, May 15 from 9:30 to
11:30 am in the daycare of Rideau HS, 815 St. Laurent Blvd.
About 20 babies and their parents will be on hand for a morning of
discussion about the program used in 29 OCDSB elementary schools. The
OCDSB runs the second largest program in the province.
Roots of Empathy is an innovative program with specialized curriculum for
students ages three to 14. At the heart of the school program is a
neighbourhood family with an infant, that visit a classroom once a month
for the full school year. With a certified Roots of Empathy instructor,
students are then coached weekly to observe the baby's development,
celebrate milestones, interact with the baby and learn about an infant's
needs.
Last week, Minister of Education Gerard Kennedy pledged $500,000 in
support of the Roots of Empathy program.
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For further information, contact Nanci Burns, Roots of Empathy Coordinator
at 596-8211, ext. 8126 or OCDSB Communications and Information Services at
596-8791.
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Posted Friday, May 14, 2004 by ggower
The Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board will hold an official site
dedication ceremony next week for a Catholic elementary school currently
under construction in the Riverside South subdivision in Gloucester.
Media representatives, as well as the general public, are invited to
attend the ceremony to celebrate the construction of this new facility.
The ceremony will be held on:
Tuesday, May 18, 2004
at 11 a.m.
Riverside South Catholic Elementary School
4330 Spratt Road,
Gloucester, Ontario
A reception will follow, at approximately 11:45 a.m., in the library at
Uplands Catholic School, 17 De Niverville Drive, Gloucester.
Riverside South Catholic Elementary School is scheduled to be completed
and ready for occupancy for the first day of school in September 2004.
Members of the Catholic school community will be involved in the naming of
the new school, according to Board policy.
For more information: Terry Shaw, Communications Officer, 224-4455,
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Posted Friday, May 14, 2004 by ggower
>WHAT: open debate format- a new political program aimed at Canada’s youth on
“The importance of Voting for Canadians”; and why/if youth should vote
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>>WHEN: Friday, May 14th, 6:00 - 8:00pm
>>WHERE: Univ. of Ottawa, University Student Centre Room 216 (look for a
>>largish open space adjacent to the mini Tim Horton's on the second floor
>>between the Student Centre and Morissette. Inside the open area is Room 216
>>.... a bar - go figure! If you get totally lost look for the Improvisation
>>club office; Room 216 is in the same area)
>>WHY: have your say, free food after ..... AND you'll already be
>>downtown on a Friday night!!!!! Go to top of page
Posted Friday, May 14, 2004 by ggower
DALESMITHGALLERY presents
Incendiary
New mixed-media work by Sarah Hatton
Friday, May 21–Tuesday, June 15
The phoenix rises victorious from the ashes in these bold and evocative images.
Dawson (fireweed)
Mixed media on masonite
36" x 36"
St. John (blueberry)
Mixed media on masonite
36" x 36"
Ste-Anne-de-Beaupré (rock harlequin)
Mixed media on masonite
36" x 36"
Toronto (jack pine)
Mixed media on masonite
36" x 36"
Ottawa, Ontario – DALESMITHGALLERY presents Incendiary, an exhibition of new mixed-media work by Chelsea-based artist Sarah Hatton.
Incendiary opens at the gallery on Friday, May 21 at 19:00.
In these striking images, Hatton explores the tension between the destructive and regenerative properties of fire. The paintings are based on archival photographs of historic fires in Canadian cities and small towns. Interwoven with the fire imagery are renderings of native plants called “fire followers” (plants that thrive in the wake of a fire), symbolizing the rebirth and renewal that fire often brings, both before and after humans have inhabited a site. Many of these pioneering plants have been chosen as provincial flowers, indicating how deeply the notion of survival is ingrained in our national identity.
“I was drawn to the title Incendiary because of its various meanings and interpretations,” explains Sarah Hatton, “not all of which sit comfortably with people. Literally, the word means ‘something that is capable of causing fire’ or ‘the act of arson,’ but it can also serve as a noun for someone who stirs up trouble: an agitator. Given these possible interpretations, I realize that I am inciting conflict around the subjects of fire and recollection.”
The surface relief of each painting is built up as an expressive field that relates to the look, texture and scent of materials found at a fire site. Using thin washes of oil paint, Hatton transfers visual elements from the source photographs onto masonite, then adds layers of transparent colours to the darkest sections of the painting to increase tonal depth and intensity. She incorporates various media to add a tactile level to the subject: some, such as charcoal and volcanic sand, are created by fire, while others—beeswax and resin—are transformed by it. These viscous substances envelop the surface, reducing the clarity and intensity of the underlying imagery; the emotional immediacy of the scars and gouges created by the fire imagery is clouded and embalmed in smooth, luminous layers.
Hatton elaborates, “The archival subjects I paint are informed and enhanced by the unique materials I use in the paintings. Through the subsequent application of layers of glaze, I begin to cultivate an emotional response to the underlying image, moving away from representation and allowing the texture and flow of the media to take control. Analytical observation dissolves under evocative layers of paint, wax, and resin, and through the emotional gestures of the brushstrokes.”
VERNISSAGE: Friday, May 21, 19:00–22:00
at the DALESMITHGALLERY.
The artist will be present.
Refreshments will be served.
LOCATION: 137 Beechwood Ave., Ottawa (between Putman & Acacia)
HOURS: Tuesday–Saturday, 10:00–17:00
Sunday/Monday by appointment
ADMISSION: Free
INFORMATION: (613) 321‑0101
dale@dalesmithgallery.com
About the Artist
Sarah Hatton was born in Wolverhampton, England, and raised in Canada and Barbados. Her choice of artistic media and subject matter reflects these culturally diverse environments.
Sarah received her BFA from Queen's University, where she was awarded the Chancellor's Scholarship, Queen's most prestigious entrance award and the first of its kind awarded to a student of Fine Art. She received her Master of Fine Art degree from the University of Calgary, where her work was nominated for the Governor General's Gold Medal.
Sarah Hatton resides in Chelsea, Quebec, where she is building a studio and gallery.
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Piranha Communications, Ottawa
(613) 233‑0666, ext. 1
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Posted Thursday, May 13, 2004 by ggower
The National Arts Centre Orchestra today announced the
programming for the Great Composers Series taking place this July with all
concerts featuring Music Director Pinchas Zukerman. The musical lineup
consists of a Mozart Celebration on July 6, Russian Romance on July 13 and
Bravo Baroque on July 15, all featuring the NAC Orchestra led by Pinchas
Zukerman. The series begins on July 3 with a Chamber Music Extravaganza
featuring faculty and students of the NAC Summer Music Institute.
The Great Composers series is presented by the Casino du Lac-Leamy in
association with the Ottawa Citizen.
The concerts are part of Summer at the National Arts Centre, a month-long
festival of classical music, pops concerts, dance, theatre and free
concerts. There are also a number of events featuring participants in the
NAC Summer Music Institute. Details of additional programming will be
announced soon.
The Chamber Music Extravaganza on Saturday, July 3 featuring faculty and
students of the NAC Young Artists Programme includes a setting for seven
players of Richard Strauss's deeply moving Metamorphosen along with
Schumann's Piano Quintet in E-flat major. There is a special bonus price for
adding this concert to any of the three orchestral concerts.
The Mozart Celebration on Tuesday, July 6 opens with the fresh and
delightful Marriage of Figaro Overture and closes with Mozart's "Linz"
Symphony No. 36 in C major, which the composer miraculously wrote in a
matter of days on a visit to his friend Count Thun in Linz. To complete the
programme, the internationally renowned pianist Joseph Kalichstein - a
faculty member of the Young Artists Programme - performs the Piano Concerto
No. 22 in E-flat major, often described as the "queen" of Mozart's piano
concertos for its dignity, grace, lyricism and warmth.
On Tuesday, July 13, with Pinchas Zukerman again on the podium, Russian
Romance opens with Rachmaninov's Vocalise, the most captivating of the
composer's songs performed here in its orchestral arrangement with Pinchas
Zukerman performing the well-known solo line on the violin. The great
American pianist Garrick Ohlsson performs the gorgeous Rhapsody on a Theme
of Paganini where wit, charm, romance, rhythmic verve and masterly
orchestration combine in one of Rachmaninov's greatest compositions. This
lush and grandiose programme, featuring an expanded orchestra, closes with
Tchaikovsky's fervant Symphony No. 5 in E minor representing the triumph of
hope over adversity.
And finally on July 15, Pinchas Zukerman leads Bravo Baroque opening with
Vivaldi's perennial favourite The Four Seasons. Two of the NAC Orchestra's
young star violinists, Donnie Deacon (principal second violin) and Jessica
Linnebach (graduate of NAC Young Artists Programme), will share the role of
soloist in these four compact concertos. Next Bach's Brandenburg Concerto
No. 6 will feature Pinchas Zukerman on viola. The programme closes with the
Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 featuring Zukerman on violin, principal flute
Joanna G'froerer and Benjamin Hochman, a young Israeli pianist making his
NAC Orchestra debut.
The NAC Orchestra's organist Thomas Annand will present Encounters with Bach
prior to the three concerts featuring the National Arts Centre Orchestra.
Annand will be joined by luminaries of the local music scene for these
half-hour presentations of organ music and chat. The Encounters with Bach
begin at 18:30, last approximately 30 minutes, and are included in the
ticket price of the orchestral concerts, which begin at 19:30.
Ticket-holders have the option of arriving early for the 18:30 Encounters
with Bach, or coming at 19:30 if they wish to attend only the orchestral
concert.
The Great Composers series is priced affordably for summer audiences with
tickets for the National Arts Centre Orchestra concerts on July 6, 13 and 15
selling for $21 with box seats at $26. All three concerts can be purchased
for the discounted price of $44. The Chamber Music Extravaganza on July 3 is
$12, or can be added to any of the Great Composers series for only $5.
Tickets go on sale on Monday, May 17 at the NAC Box Office (Monday to
Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00) and through Ticketmaster
(with surcharges) at 613-755-1111.
Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's web-site at
www.nac-cna.ca . Half-price
tickets for students in all sections of the hall are on sale in person at
the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid student ID card. Groups of
20 or more save up to 20% off of regular priced tickets to NAC Music,
Theatre and Dance performances. For information and reservations call
613-947-7000 ext: 384 or e-mail grp@nac-cna.ca.
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Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
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Posted Thursday, May 13, 2004 by ggower
A Smog Advisory indicating a high probability of a smog day
occurring over the next 24 hours has been issued by the City of Ottawa based
on information from the Ontario Ministry of the Environment.
Smog is not always visible but often forms the brownish haze we see on warm,
sunny days. It is a general term for a mixture of air pollutants, dominated
by ground-level ozone and particulate matter that can be harmful to both
human health and the environment. The public, especially seniors and
children and people with breathing difficulties or heart and lung conditions
should avoid strenuous outdoor work, exercise and play during smog days.
The Ministry implemented the Smog Alert Program to provide warning of poor
air quality and to alert those whose health can be harmed by smog. The
Program consists of a Smog Watch, which indicates at least a 50 per cent
probability that smog conditions will occur within the next three days, and
a Smog Advisory, indicating a high probability of a smog day occurring
within the next 24 hours. While levels of air pollutants can vary throughout
the year, smog episodes are more prevalent during the May to September
period.
Data from the province's air monitoring network are used to calculate the
air quality index (AQI), which informs Ontario residents about local air
quality conditions. Concentrations of six major pollutants - carbon
monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, ozone, sulphur dioxide, fine particulate matter
and total reduced sulphur - are tracked, and the AQI value is based on
whichever pollutant peaks on a particular day. If the AQI falls below 32,
the air is considered good or very good. An AQI reading between 32 and 49
indicates moderate air quality, and an AQI reading from 50 to 99 indicates
poor air quality. A reading over 100 indicates very poor air quality.
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Communications and Marketing
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Posted Thursday, May 13, 2004 by ggower
City Council Update
Your guide to what happened at City Hall
May 12, 2004
City Council Meeting Highlights
Development Plans for 150 Elgin Street
Council deferred the decision regarding the sale of land at this site until
it's June 9th meeting. At this time, staff will present a report outlining
all options, as well as the associated risks, financial ramifications, and
the clear costing of all public benefits involved with the options.
In the interim, a public meeting will be held to explain the details of each
development proposal received and the evaluation of each proposal.
Other items of interest
* Setting 2004 Tax Rates
Council approved setting tax rates that help create an equitable and
balanced tax load. For example, although the average home will see an
increase of $26 a year in property taxes, taxes on many rental apartments
will decrease so most rents will also decrease. This decision supports
Council's intention to narrow the gap between residential and
multi-residential tax rates. Because specific farm types cannot be isolated
for tax reductions, the overall Farm tax rate was also reduced to provide
relief to dairy and beef farmers in light of recent economic challenges. Any
shift to the other non-Farm classes, as a result of this decision, is
minimal. A by-law outlining the 2004 tax rates will be presented at the May
26th Council meeting
As a result of Council's efforts last year, Ministry of Finance
regulations allow for some flexibility in sharing the tax burden across
classes for the 2004 taxation year. Council will request that the Minister
of Finance pursue permanent changes to property tax policies that would give
the City greater taxation flexibility and options to fairly distribute the
tax burden.
Council approved continuing the tax programs to help seniors and
persons with a disability for 2004. The income threshold for the Tax
Deferral Program was changed to $30,000 and staff will provide eligibility
criteria to Council to be considered when Council considers the new
thresholds.
The tax due date for residential properties was changed from June
17, 2004 to June 29, 2004 in order to complete the tax billing process and
provide adequate notice to taxpayers.
* OC Transpo
Council approved service increases to several busy routes and
extended service into newly developed areas. Council also approved service
reductions to several routes based on the principle of minimizing the loss
of customers while making annual net savings required by the 2004 budget, as
well as ensuring that the result would be a practical transit route network.
Both the $950,000 expenditure for growth and the $800,000 cost savings were
previously approved as part of the 2004 budget. All service changes will be
implemented in September 2004.
* Commercial garbage and recycling collection
Council approved the elimination of municipal waste and recycling
collection service to the remaining 3,500 of 29,000 commercial
establishments currently receiving this service effective July 1, 2004, with
the result that these businesses have to retain private contractors.
Approximately 25,500 businesses in Ottawa currently are required to contract
for this service. With this decision, a consistent level of solid waste
service is being provided to all businesses.
* Lebreton Flats
Council will request that the National Capital Commission (NCC)
adhere to the vision of a vibrant mixed income, inner city community for the
Lebreton Flats redevelopment site, by ensuring that 25% of the Lebreton's
Phase I development to be built as affordable housing. Council will also
request that the NCC ensure any new developments include the provision of
space dedicated to childcare, in keeping with the principles of an inclusive
city.
* Ward Boundaries
On a motion by Councillor Harder, staff were directed to report back
to Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee and Council on the
most effective, efficient and objective process to review the ward
boundaries and the long-term implications associated with an increased
number of wards. The aim of revising ward boundaries is to balance
representation by population with effective representation and the
protection of communities of interest.
* Carp Airport
Council approved proceeding with finalizing and executing a one-year
option for West Capital Developments (WCD) to purchase the Carp Airport.
Should WCD exercise their option, the Carp area could see some very exciting
developments including improvements to the airport, a business park, and a
residential community including estate homes with attached aircraft hangars,
other types of homes and communal hangars. While negotiations are occurring,
all operating expenses will be covered by WCD. Under the new deal, current
tenants who have been operating on a month-to-month lease will now have a
ten-year lease with an option to renew for a further ten years.
* Temporary signs on private property by-law
The by-law regulating temporary signs on private property was
amended on a motion by Councillor Bloess to allow for banning all portable
and temporary signage for specified geographic areas as determined in
consultation with the community.
Next City Council meeting:
Wednesday, May 26, 2004
For more information:
City of Ottawa
Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450
ottawa.ca Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 13, 2004 by ggower
From Regina
Jade Tree Recording Artists
DESPISTADO
+ From Omaha
Jade Tree Recording Artists
STATISTICS
+ From Ottawa
Spectra Sonic Sound Recording Artists
ROBOT KILL CITY
Thursday, June 10 (Doors 8pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $8 only at the door
Canada’s best kept secret has been unleashed with Regina’s Despistado inking a deal with post-hardcore/emo heavyweight – Delaware’s Jade Tree Records. In honour of the re-mastered re-release of “The Emergency Response” (out June 22) Despistado are hitting the road with labelmates Statistics in tow for a cross Canada tour. Having rocked Capital audiences a couple times already Despi are building up a strong local following with their quirky and melodic rock assault.
"Combining the jittering, ass wiggling retro grooves of the (International) Noise Conspiracy and
the mathematical post-punk of At The Drive In, Despistado is one of the freshest and liveliest
sounding bands to come out of this, or any other, country in some time." - Exclaim!, Dec. 2003
"Despistado killed with a super-tight set of intricate emo-tinged songs that were (mercifully)
more like early Sleater-Kinney than Jets to Brazil. Their boyish, shouty harmonies were
endearing." - Now Magazine, March 2004
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Statistics is Denver Dalley hailing from the bountiful DIY scene of Omaha, NE. You may not know his name, but you most certainly know his band, Desaparecidos, whose 2002 debut on Saddle Creek, Read Music/Speak Spanish was lauded by
the kids and critics alike. While this Statitstics is Denver solo with drum tracks being provided by Mike Sweeney, who also plays in Bright Eyes, fans of Desaparecidos will not be disappointed, as Denver's dynamic guitar play and big-rock riffage is still present, but perhaps a bit more peripheral. At the heart of Statistics is a lush electronic-pop center. Deep synth beds haloed in reverb and percolating glitch beats, twinkling press-play strings and hooky, in-the-pocket drumming - topped by Denver's rich but understated vocals and the occasional guitar solo - references bedroom laptop icons Dntel as much as it does New Order or Laughing Stock-era Talk Talk - re-contextualizing new wave elements without engaging tired nostalgia or deploying wink-wink-nudge-nudge romanticized references to the sounds of Denver's Reagan-era childhood.
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Robot Kill City open the show with their new-wave art-rock combining equal elements of Gang of Four and Dismemberment Plan
in a proto-punk vs. post-punk collision. RKC will be releasing their debut CD on Spectra Sonic Sound this summer.
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Web sites:
DESPISTADO - http://www.despistadomusic.com
STATISTICS - http://www.jadetree.com
ROBOT KILL CITY - http://www.robotkillcity.com
Information:
PRESS INQUIRIES - Shawn Scallen scallen@spectrasonic.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 13, 2004 by ggower
The City of Ottawa's 2004-2005 waste and recycling collection
calendars will be delivered to all households by May 31.
The calendar includes important information residents need to know, such as
changes to the plastics recycling program and yard waste collection program,
as well as in the number of items each household can set out for garbage
collection. It also contains the dates and locations of upcoming mobile
household hazardous waste depots. Residents should check their calendar for
more information.
If you haven't received your collection calendar by May 31, you can view it
online at ottawa.ca, or contact the Call Centre at (613) 580-2400 to obtain
a copy.
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Communications and Marketing
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Posted Thursday, May 13, 2004 by ggower
On June 16, James Joyce fans around the world celebrate his epic novel Ulysses. Because on this date in 1904 the book’s central characters, Stephen Dedalus and Leopold Bloom took their now famous and fictitious, 18-hour stroll through the streets of Dublin, Ireland.
Why celebrate it? Because this stroll changed the nature of 20th‑century literature.
On June 16, 2004, the Irish Society of the National Capital Region will mark the 100th anniversary of this great novel. Actors, musicians, dancers and special guests will make the word of Joyce’s autobiographical novel come alive.
At 7:30 p.m. St. Joseph’s Church, at the corner of Cumberland and Wilbrod Streets, will be transformed into turn-of- the-century Dublin – James Joyce’s Dublin. Tickets are $20.00. Refreshments available.
Bloomsday is named after the novel’s hero, Leopold Bloom. He represents both the everyman of modern society and the heroic Ulysses of Homer’s great epic poem, The Odyssey.
To most critics, scholars and readers Ulysses is one of the most important works of modern literature. But when it was published, Ulysses was widely criticized for being too explicit and obscene. Many countries, including Joyce’s native Ireland, banned it.
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For tickets call
Dan Brennan at 565-0044 or Mike McNamara at 226-2707.
For information call:
Allan Meltzer 565-3635
e-mail at jigtime@sympatico.ca. Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 13, 2004 by ggower
The final National Arts Centre Orchestra TD Bank Financial
Group Young People's Concerts on Saturday, May 22 at 13:30 and 15:30 in the
afternoon focus on the baton-wielding star of the podium. Lead On! The
Conductor features quintessential young people's conductor Boris Brott with
a musical programme that includes samples of all the great composers:
Beethoven, Brahms, Mozart, Tchaikovsky, and more. NAC violinist Jessica
Linnebach plays the Mendelssohn Violin Concerto, and young narrator Emilie
Razbin reads the tale Jeremy's Decision, together with its author Ardyth
Brott, wife of conductor Boris.
The bilingual series for 7- to 11-year-olds and their grown-up friends
includes pre-concert activities in the Foyer organized by the NAC Orchestra
Association beginning at 12:45 for the first concert and 14:45 for the
second concert.
Lead On! The Conductor brings to a close this season's theme of "The Music
Makers", exploring what makes the performers and creators of music so
extraordinary. This final episode teaches children about the person with the
stick who is responsible for all that music without making a sound of
his/her own! By the end of the program, Maestro Boris will have the audience
conducting a fabulous piece with the NAC Orchestra!
The classics used to demonstrate aspects of the art of conducting include
Brahms's Hungarian Dance No. 1 and Symphony No. 1, Beethoven's Seventh and
Ninth Symphonies, J. Strauss's Blue Danube Waltz and Pizzicato Polka,
Mozart's Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Tchaikovsky's "Pastoral" Symphony No. 6, R.
Strauss's Don Juan, and Fucik's Entrance of the Gladiators. Jessica
Linnebach will be the featured soloist in the third movement from
Mendelssohn's Violin Concerto in E minor. Jessica first participated in the
National Arts Centre's Young Artists Programme in 1999 at the age of 16,
returning the following summer. In October 2000, Pinchas Zukerman invited
her to join the National Arts Centre Orchestra as guest soloist on the
Orchestra's historic tour of the Middle East and Europe.
The concert includes a reading of Ardyth Brott's children's tale Jeremy's
Decision, about a young boy struggling with the decision of NOT following in
his conductor father's footsteps. The story features original music by
Regina composer Paul McIntyre and illustrations by Michael Martchenko
projected on the NACOtron screen.
NACOtron is a feature of all NAC Young People's Concerts presented in
collaboration with Rogers Television. Five television cameras positioned on
stage and in the hall capture live video images of the musicians while they
are performing, and these images are projected on a screen above the stage
allowing the audience to watch the action in close-up.
Pre-Concert Activities organized by the NAC Orchestra Association take place
in the NAC Foyer starting 45 minutes prior to each concert. Activities for
Lead On! The Conductor include one-on-one conducting stations to learn
technique, plus a chance to youngsters to take up a baton and lead a
12-member ensemble of musicians from the Ottawa Youth Orchestra Academy.
Orff Canada will present interactive musical activities, and NACOA will have
a booth where children can "Make a Musical Garden". The Ottawa Lynx mascot
"Scratch" will also be on hand to greet the kids.
Tickets for this TD Bank Financial Group Young People's Concert on Saturday,
May 22 at 13:30 and 15:30, including Pre-Concert Activities, are $14.00 for
children and $20.50 for adults (including GST and Facility Fee where
applicable) and are on sale now at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday
from 10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at
613-755-1111. Visit the National Arts Centre's web site at www.nac-cna.ca.
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Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
Fax: (613) 996-2828 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 13, 2004 by ggower
Doors Open Ottawa, a collaborative effort by the City of Ottawa's
Office of Cultural Affairs, Heritage Ottawa, and the Ottawa Regional Society
of Architects (ORSA), will showcase eighty-five buildings during the third
annual event, taking place on June 5 and 6. Doors Open Ottawa is a citywide
celebration of Ottawa's architectural heritage -- from Carp to Cumberland,
and as far south as Burritt's Rapids-- that invites the public into spaces
that are not normally accessible. Admission to the event is free and open to
everyone.
Since its inception in 2002, Doors Open Ottawa has welcomed over 110,000
visitors to the local architecturally and historically significant
buildings, making it the largest architectural and heritage event in the
city. "Doors Open Ottawa is an opportunity for the people of Ottawa to spend
a weekend getting to know their city better," said Mayor Chiarelli. "The
event brings together the residents, building owners, volunteers, and the
corporate community in celebration of our rich architectural heritage."
Many popular buildings will be featured again this year, including the
Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant, the NRC Laboratories on Sussex
Drive, and the Canada Post Mail Processing Plant, to name a few. Several new
and exciting buildings will be opening their doors to the public during the
event, such as the Mexican Ambassador's Official Residence, the Ottawa Main
Mosque, and the Ottawa Lynx Stadium.
Full profiles, including each building's history and the events planned
during Doors Open Ottawa, can be found in the Event Guide that will be
published on Thursday, June 3, in the Ottawa Citizen and LeDroit, as well as
on the Doors Open Ottawa Web site at ottawa.ca/doorsopen. The buildings
participating in Doors Open Ottawa 2004 are:
WEST
Carp Exhibit Hall (1897)
Diefenbunker (1959)
Goodwood Masonic Lodge (1918)
Ottawa Fire Department -- Stittsville Station (2000)
Pinhey's Point (1821-1849)
St. Clare's Mission Roman Catholic Church (1915)
St. John The Baptist Anglican Church (1860)
St. Philip's Roman Catholic Church (1858)
SOUTH
Christ Church, Anglican (1832)
City of Ottawa Archives, Rideau Branch (1876)
Former Marlborough Township Hall (1855)
Former Osgoode Township Hall (1891)
Hindu Temple of Ottawa-Carleton (1984)
Holy Trinity Anglican Church (1879)
Osgoode Township Historical Society and Museum (1961)
Ottawa Public Library, Vernon Branch (1882)
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (1876)
St. James Anglican Church (1985)
St. John the Baptist Anglican Church (1892)
St. John the Evangelist Church (1919)
SunTech Greenhouses (1999)
Trinity United Church (1895)
Watson's Mill (1859)
CENTRAL
All Saints' Anglican Church, Westboro (1872)
Arts Court (1870)
Billings Estate Museum (1827-29)
Blackburn Apartment Building (1936)
Britannia Yacht Club (1896)
Bytown Museum (1827)
Canada and the World Pavilion (2001)
Canada Post National Control Centre
Canada Post Ottawa Mail Processing Plant (1970)
Canada Science and Technology Museum Collection Storage Facility
Cartier Square Drill Hall (1879)
Christ Church Cathedral (1872)
Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church (1968)
Church of St. Barnabas A & M (1931)
City of Ottawa Archives, Main Branch (1993)
Dominion-Chalmers United Church (1912-1914)
Embassy of Croatia/Toller House (1875)
First Church of Christ, Scientist (1913)
Fleet Street Pumping Station (1874)
Former Bank of Nova Scotia/ Library of Parliament (1925)
Former City Registry Office (c.1873)
Government Conference Centre (Former Union Train Station) (1908-1912, 1973)
Government House/Rideau Hall (1838)
Greek Orthodox Church "Dormition of the Virgin Mary" (1975)
Heritage Canada Foundation (1904-05)
Hostelling International - Ottawa Jail (Former Nicholas Street Gaol) (1862)
Laurier House National Historic Site (1878)
Le Cordon Bleu Paris, Ottawa Culinary Arts Institute/Munross House (1877)
Lemieux Island Water Purification Plant (1932)
Lisgar Collegiate Institute (1874)
Merivale United Church (1876)
Mexican Ambassador's Official Residence (1934)
National Gallery of Canada (1988)
Notre Dame Cathedral Basilica (1841-1858)
NRC Laboratories (1932)
OC Transpo Headquarters (1960)
Old Standard Bread Company/Enriched Bread Artists (1924)
Ottawa Area Guide House (1902)
Ottawa Citizen (1971; 1979)
Ottawa City Hall - Heritage Building (Ottawa's Teachers College) (1875 and
later)
Ottawa Lynx Baseball Stadium (1993)
Ottawa Main Mosque (1977)
Ottawa Public Library, Rosemount Branch (1918)
Ottawa Rowing Club (1890s)
Parliament Hill - East Block (1859 - 65)
Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Memorial Church (1988)
Saint John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine (1987)
Saint Patrick's Basilica (1869-73)
School of Information Technology and Engineering (SITE), University of
Ottawa (2002)
Southminster United Church (1931)
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church (1873-74)
St. Brigid's Parish Church (1889)
St. Elias Antiochian Orthodox Cathedral (1992)
St. Peter's Lutheran Church (1954)
Supreme Court of Canada (1938)
The Carriageway (1872)
Westboro Masonic Hall (1924)
EAST
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Ottawa New Edinburgh Club Boathouse (1914)
Ottawa Police East Division Station (2002)
Restaurant Héritage/Clearview House (1883)
Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre (1961)
About Doors Open Ottawa
Doors Open Ottawa is part of an international tradition that began in
Glasgow, Scotland, in 1990. The weekend event is a celebration of urban and
rural architectural heritage, offering residents and visitors the chance to
peek behind doors and into spaces not normally open to the public. Doors
Open events now take place in more than 40 European countries, attracting in
excess of 20 million visitors annually. Toronto was the first North American
site to host a Doors Open weekend, and the event is now beginning to catch
on in other Canadian cities.
Doors Open Ottawa gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the
Ontario Trillium Foundation, an agency of the Ministry of Culture of
Ontario. With $100 million in annual funding from the province's charitable
gaming initiative, the Foundation provides grants to eligible charitable and
not-for-profit organizations in the arts, culture, sports, recreation,
environment and social service sectors.
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For more information:
Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 13, 2004 by ggower
The City of Ottawa in collaboration with the Ontario Museum
Association, and the National Gallery of Canada will host a media launch to
celebrate International Museum Day, the announcement of a new national
museum passport and the 175th Billings Estate anniversary with a
cake-cutting ceremony. Councillor Georges Bédard will also recognize local
museums and archives when he declares May 18, International Museum Day in
Ottawa.
Date: Tuesday, May 18, 2004
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: National Gallery of Canada
Great Hall, 380 Sussex Drive
Special guests include David Franklin, Deputy Director and Chief Curator of
the National Gallery of Canada, and Marie Lalonde, Executive Director of the
Ontario Museum Association.
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For more information:
Communication & Marketing
(613) 580-2450
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Posted Thursday, May 13, 2004 by ggower
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & HOEGAARDEN
PRESENT...
From Montreal
R.A.T. Recording Artists
L'ATTACK
(ex-LES MARMOTTES APLATIES)
+ From Peterborough
MONEY MONEY
+ RADIODAZED
Friday, June 4 (Doors 8pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door
"...this debut EP features five slices of passionate, hook-heavy rock, channeling classic punk and glam
with its shithead lyrics, smoke-stained vocals and unrelenting sleazy riffs." - MONTREAL MIRROR.
"Rougher and tougher than Marmottes Aplaties, the hooks are big and heavily barbed, their feet
are on the gas and the writing hot to the touch." - HOUR, Montreal.
Watch out everybody! There's a new rock band in town! Four young rock 'n' rollers, one hotly anticipated garage rock act named L'Attack, and tons of reasons (other than Tricky Woo, Sam Roberts, The Stills and Corbeau!) why Montreal IS the rock n'roll capital of Canada.
Hailing from the dirtiest gettho streets, singer/guitarist Bruno Lamoureux, along with bassist Sebastien Goyette, pushed french punk 'n' roll to a new level in Quebec for more than a decade with their previous band Les Marmottes Aplaties. From their humble punk beginnings in 1992, to their nominations at the Much Music Video Awards in 2000 and 2003, the two musicians have come a long way. They are now back together again in L'Attack, backed up by two new partners in crime; classically trained drummer Charles Comeau and lead guitarist Rob Stephens, also a member of the indie rock combo The Fearless Freep.
Now that they have switched to singing mainly in English, gained maturity on the road, and incorporated the new members' influence into their sound, L'Attack is ready to break big with their first EP. A 5 song rock set with the premonitory title "Before we were millionaires". A powerful mix of punk and rock 'n' roll, fuelled by youthful energy and a unique attitude, which has seen them compared to the best and most hyped garage rock bands around. But make no mistake, L'Attack is an original band that careens head first toward rock 'n' roll greatness on these five Jonathan Trimble Cummins (Bionic, ex-Doughboys) produced tracks, pounding as hard as they can to keep the rock spirit alive.
5 reasons to go get L'Attack's
"Before we were Millionaires" EP NOW!!!
1. It contains five new songs, including one french track, produced by Jonathan Trimble Cummins (Bionic, ex-Doughboys) who worked with local rock acts Starving Hungry, Tricky Woo, One976, Paper Routes and more...
2. This enhanced CD also contains two Alain L. Lavoie (Ann Beretta, Big D and The Kid's Table) directed videos for the singles "Sixty days" and "Rien à voir".
3. The kick-ass artwork is courtesy of Montreal's own Seripop, who also designed album covers for Hot Hot Heat and Rocket From the Crypt among others.
4. The band has played many high profile gigs, sharing the stage with The Dirtbombs, The Smugglers, The Carnations, The Evaporators, Blinker The Star, Les Vulgaires Machins, The Miniatures, The Sights and many more since its very first show at the Pop Montreal Fest in late september 2003... and it f**kin' shows on the record!
5. Or just because you wanna be the person that says "I knew L'Attack before they were millionaires!"
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Money Money is made up of 4 preachers sons and an ordained minister from Peterborough, Ontario.
You would think that due to a life spent in church the band would come out sounding and looking like something much softer than they are.
They have taken their history and molded it into a crazy, sweaty, sexy ball of rock and roll. They combine handclaps and hallelujahs with a dirty sleazy rock reminiscint of Iggy pop, David Bowie and The Clash.
They make music that is about something and stands for something. They have built a strong following from their reckless and memorable live shows. Money Money have played in excess of 75 dates since their formation in the fall of '03. The band has shared the stage with some the best in Canadian rock and roll including Tricky Woo, Mayor McCa, The Organ, The Weekend,
The Stills, The High Dials and Blinker The Star.
In December of '03 Money Money released a self titled EP which is distributed through fine independant record shops across the country. The first single from the record "We Are Money Money" has been getting regualr airplay on campus stations and has been featured on CBC Radio 2.
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RadioDazed plays an energetic style of punk music. With the huge diversity in punk music it is hard to pin point their unique style. Perhaps the most important and distinguishable aspect is that of RD's equally exciting and entertaining live show.
Anyone who knows RadioDazed knows that it is "all about the music, the good times, entertainment, and most importantly the fans."
RadioDazed, has recorded two albums.
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Web sites:
L'ATTACK - http://www.lattack.com
MONEY MONEY - http://www.wearemoneymoney.com
RADIODAZED - http://members.tripod.com/radiodazed/
Information:
L'ATTACK - R.A.T. Records (514) 948-5510 info@ratrecords.ca
MONEY MONEY - J. Boyd (705) 748-6167 jerboyd@sympatico.ca
RADIODAZED - radiodazed@musician.org
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 13, 2004 by ggower
Directamente desde Mexico - From Mexico
GABINO PALOMARES
compositor de "Maldición de Malinche"
uno de los pilares de la Nueva Canción Mexicana y
Latinoamericana.
EN CONCIERTO - IN CONCERT
junto a Tito Medina y Salomón Carrillo
Viernes 28 de Mayo 8:00 pm - Friday May 28 at 8:00 pm
en la Eglise de la Sainte Famille, (La Sagrada Familia)
152 Glenora - At 152 Glenora (One block from St. Paul University, Main and Herridge)
( 1 cuadra al oeste de St. Paul University, Main y Herridge)
$15.00 donación sugerida - Suggested donation
para la Caravana de la Esperanza
un proyecto para enviar un Bus escolar, equipo médico
y herramientas para la cooperativa Nuevo Horizonte, en
la selva del Petén en Guatemala en agosto de 2004.
For the Caravan of hope, a project to deliver a School
Bus & tools for a displaced community at the tropical
rainforest of El Peten, Guatemala.
Información- More info
Tzijolaj - Guatemala
613 523-1283
613 240-4322
Boletos a la venta en - Tickets available at
La Cabaña - Pupusería y Restaurante
848 Marivale Rd. Ottawa - 724-7762
Ten Thousand Villages
371 Richmond Rd. Ottawa-759-4701
El Pavo Loco
53 Rue Vaudreil St Hull- 771-8625 Go to top of page
Posted Thursday, May 13, 2004 by ggower
Child Find Ontario's Ottawa Chapter 8th Annual Golf Tournament
Sunday June 13 2004
Irish Hills Golf & Country Club
$98 -> Green Fees, dinner, Carts, Lots of great prizes
($40 dinner only / $65 golf & cart only)
To book your tee time call 860-FIND (3463) Go to top of page
Posted Wednesday, May 12, 2004 by ggower
How safe are your reproductive rights?
To find out join pro-choice supporters for an evening of information and entertainment, featuring Oni (“Oni” is pronounced “Ohnee”) the Haitian Sensation and other local talent.
Mercury Lounge
56 Byward Market Square
Monday, May 17
7 to 10 p.m.
for the launch of Canadians For Choice, a charitable organization created to raise awareness for reproductive rights.
Admission is $5.
For further information, contact Joan Deer at 789-9958 or info@canadiansforchoice.ca. Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 11, 2004 by ggower
ROLLING OUT THE WALL IN PROTEST OF THE "CANADA/ISRAEL INDUSTRY
PARTNERING MISSION"
SEPARATION WALL GOING UP IN OTTAWA!!!
Join us as we welcome the warmongers with a wall of our own!
* Featuring special guest: The Dis-Honourable Art "Eggs" Eggleton,
former minister of defence as Humpty Dumpty *
When: Wednesday, May 12th, 8:30am
Where: Front of Westin Hotel, 11 Colonel By Dr.
(Between Rideau & Daly beside the Ottawa Congress Centre)
Ottawa activists are returning once again to the Ottawa Congress
Centre/Westin Hotel to protest the Canadian Defence Industry
Association's latest conference, the "Canada/Israel Industry
Partnering Mission". This conference is a clear collusive
measure by the Canadian and Israeli governments to further
oppress the Palestinian people, all under the guise of "defence".
Canada, in defiance of its apparent claim to be a "peace building"
country, is shamefully exploiting the Israeli/Palestinian conflict
for its own economic gain.
Whereas:
1) United Nations' resolutions affirm the Palestinians' right of
return to their land and call for an end to the Israeli occupation, and
2) Apartheid structures are opposed under the Fourth Geneva
Convention
protestors and allies demand that Canada uphold its reputation as a
"peace-making" country and support the rights of the Palestinian
people and stop its complicity in this clear violation of
international law. Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 11, 2004 by ggower
Congratulations to the Winners of the ByWard Market’s third annual
Mother-Daughter Look-Alike Contest
A part of ByWard Market Springfest on May 9, 2004
1st PLACE
Yvonne & Gracie Brohm
Yvonne is an executive assistant by day, wife, mother, and playmate to Gracie by night - which is her favourite time of day. She also enjoys taking pictures of life's memories, rock-climbing, and spending time with friends and family.
Gracie is completing Junior Kindergarten in June, and wishes every day was the weekend. She enjoys riding her scooter, making crafts, and swimming.
2nd PLACE
Julie & Victoria Laflame
Julie is 38 years old, and has been a civil servant for the past 15 years. She is the mother to an active 11 year old. Julie enjoys an active lifestyle which includes women’s hockey, running, swimming and voice lessons.
Victoria enjoys playing hockey, horse back riding and listening to music. Victoria is 11 years old and is a grade six student at Le College Internationale l’Odysée.
3rd PLACE
Linda & Josée Falardeau
Linda is 43 years young, born and raised in Ontario. She loves life and all of the new challenges it has to offer. Linda’s main goal is to be happy.
Josée is a seven year old loving little girl who strives to do her best in all she does. She takes dance, swimming, and karate lessons. Josée also loves animals.
Thank you to our judges
Last year’s winners Ruth and Michele Bourque
Susannah Sears and Natalie Kahalé
Jennifer and Lois Radley
Thank you to our hosts
James Hendricks – The New RO
Natalie Kahalé – Rogers Télécommunautaire
Thank you to all 22 participants.
Brenna Morell
Special Events Coordinator
ByWard Market BIA
55 ByWard Market Square, 2nd floor
Ottawa, ON K1N 9C3
(613) 562-3325
events@byward-market.com
www.byward-market.com Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 11, 2004 by ggower
The Ottawa Renegades will host a Pick-Up Party for all the team’s fans who have purchased season tickets, flex vouchers, “FlexBucks” and mini-game packages for the 2004 season on Thursday, May 20 from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. at the Gate 5 concourse of Frank Clair Stadium.
Fans are invited for a pre-season barbeque on the field at Frank Clair Stadium during the event, at which Renegades players and members of the Molson Canadian Light Dance Team will be present.
In case of rain, the event will be held inside the salons at the Civic Centre.
Fans are asked to bring identification in order to obtain their tickets.
For those unable to attend the May 20 event, fans may also pick up their 2004 tickets from the Renegades box office during regular business hours, starting on May 21.
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For more information, please contact:
Barre Campbell
Director, Media Relations & Communications
Ottawa Renegades Football Club
(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)
(613) 913-7719 (cell) Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 11, 2004 by ggower
The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club today announced the signing of
> goaltender Kelly Guard, of Prince Albert, Sask., to a multi-year deal with
> the club.
>
> In 62 regular games played this season with the Kelowna Rockets of the
> Western Hockey League (WHL), Guard posted a 44-14-4 record with a 1.56
> goals-against-average (GAA) and .925 save percentage, leading the league
> in wins, GAA, and shutouts (13).
>
> Guard, 20, finished his stellar regular season as runner-up for the
> 2003-04 WHL Player of the Year award, setting a Canadian Hockey League
> (CHL) and WHL record for most shutouts in a single season (13), breaking a
> 36-year old record. The Saskatchewan native also set a CHL and WHL record
> for best GAA in a single season (1.56) and was named a 2003-04 Western
> Conference First Team All-Star.
>
> In the 2004 post-season, the 20-year-old Guard has posted an 11-6-0 record
> and 1.78 GAA in 17 games with Kelowna, the host city of the 86th
> MasterCard Memorial Cup.
>
> The 2004 Memorial Cup, which takes place at Kelowna's Prospera Place from
> May 15-23, sees the Rockets joined by each CHL's respective League
> champions; the Guelph Storm of the Ontario Hockey League, the Gatineau
> Olympiques of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League, and Medicine Hat
> Tigers (WHL).
>
> KELLY GUARD, Goalie - Catches left - 6'1", 203 lbs.
> Born: June 10, 1983 (Prince Albert, Saskatchewan)
> Drafted: Not drafted Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 11, 2004 by ggower
The Ottawa Renegades are pleased to announce the signing of Canadian placekicker Sandro Sciortino (pronounced SHORE-tee-no) to a two-year contract with a club option for the 2006 season.
The 25-year-old resident of Maple, Ontario will attend Renegades training camp in Kemptville where he will compete for the team’s placekicking duties with Danny Kight and Ian Hewitt.
“Obviously, replacing Lawrence Tynes will be a tremendous challenge,” said Renegades general manager Eric Tillman. “But with these three young men, we feel that we are going into training camp well positioned in our kicking game. It should be an intriguing competition to watch unfold.”
The Renegades acquired the rights to negotiate with Sciortino in a trade with the Calgary Stampeders on January 13. In that trade, Ottawa also received import defensive back Anthony Malbrough, import middle linebacker / defensive end Kai Ellis, Calgary’s first-round pick (second overall) of the 2004 Canadian Football League Canadian College Draft (used to choose offensive lineman Ibrahim Khan), and the negotiation rights to defensive lineman Jerry Johnson. The Renegades sent import linebacker John Grace, import offensive lineman Seth Dittman, import defensive lineman Fred Perry and import quarterback Romaro Miller to Calgary in the deal.
Sciortino, an excellent kicking prospect, opted for a fifth season of collegiate football at Boston College after being drafted by Calgary 12th overall during the 2003 CFL Canadian College Draft.
One of his season highlights for Boston College last year was a game-winning field goal against Notre Dame during the final minute on October 25.
“Much like (Toronto Argonauts kicker) Noel Prefontaine, Sandro is an excellent overall athlete,” said Tillman. “His test scores (Boston College’s spring Pro Day) were off the charts for a kicker. He ran a 4.59 40 (yard dash) on a rainy day, had a 34½” vertical, a nine-foot broad jump and did 19 reps of 225 pounds (bench press).”
SANDRO SCIORTINO
Position: Kicker
Nationality: Canadian
Height, Weight: 5-11, 214
University: Boston College
DOB (Opening Day Age) Hometown: February 11, 1979 (25) Markham, ON
Acquired: Trade with Calgary, January 13, 2004; Signed May 11, 2004
Yrs CFL / Yrs Ottawa: 1st / 1st
High School / University
1999-2003: Spent five seasons with Boston College (redshirted in 1999) … 2000: Performed kickoffs … Good on all three extra point attempts … 2001: Sidelined first four games of season due to injury … Handled kickoff duties Oct. 6 vs. Temple … Began full-time kickoff, extra point and field goal duty Nov. 17 vs. Rutgers … Two-for-two on field goals in Music City Bowl game vs. Georgia (25 and 26 yards) … 2002: Had best field goal percentage in the BIG EAST (21 of 32 for 71.9%) … Set a single-season Boston College record for successful field goals (20) … Led the club in scoring with 107 points … Made a career-high 49-yard field goal vs. Virginia Tech … Made field goals from 43, 32 and 37 yards in a 25mph gusting wind at Veterans Stadium against Temple … Three-for-three on field goal attempts in Music City Bowl victory over Toledo … 2003: Went 11-for-18 on field goals and made all 31 extra point tries … Went two-for-two, including a game-winning field goal from 26 yards with 38 seconds left against Notre Dame … Missed two games due to groin pull.
Notable
Played high school soccer, football and rugby for Brother André Catholic High School in Markham, Ontario … Parents are Giuseppe and Anna. Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 11, 2004 by ggower
The City of Ottawa has embarked on an aggressive program to combat
the West Nile virus this summer, similar to that of last year's program.
"We are committed to protecting residents from West Nile virus, that's why
the City and the Province will cost share up to $800,000 to implement the
City's 2004 West Nile Virus Preparedness and Prevention Plan." said Dr.
Robert Cushman, Medical Officer of Health for the City.
The City's comprehensive plan for dealing with West Nile virus includes:
* Educating the public to reduce standing water on their property and
to reduce
* mosquito bites.
* Monitoring and collecting data on the number of mosquitoes and
larvae.
* Collecting dead crows, and testing for evidence of the virus.
* Applying larvicide on public property to interrupt the mosquito
breeding cycle.
These initiatives combined with individual efforts, reduce the risk of West
Nile virus.
"Residents are urged to protect themselves against mosquito bites by wearing
long sleeves and using mosquito repellants containing DEET," said Dr.
Cushman. "Other preventative steps include installing or repairing screens
in the home, eliminating areas of standing or stagnant water on your
property where mosquitoes may breed, and avoiding being outside during peak
mosquito time between dawn and dusk."
To report a dead crow, residents should call the City at 580-2424, ext.
26138. For more information about West Nile virus call 724-4179, or visit
ottawa.ca/health. Go to top of page
Posted Tuesday, May 11, 2004 by ggower
Hot off the heels of a smoking mini-tour of southern Ontario where bassist/navigator/co-inventor of the astrolabe Owen Kelly hid the only available map somewhere in his nether-regions and challenged anyone in the car to come and get it (…shiver) GordonGartrell are pleased to return to both Ottawa clubs and the airwaves (not to mention a bit relieved they know where the venue is this time without the help of Mr. Feely-Map). Joining them will be old friends and some new meat for them to grill on the George Foreman Grill O’ Rock.
WHO: GordonGartrell with special guests Dynasty and dawnpatrol (Owen's new sideproject)
WHEN: Saturday May 15, 2004 show starts sometime around 10 p.m. Gartrell is the second act up and will take the stage sometime after 11.
WHERE: Café Dekcuf, 221 Rideau St. (2nd floor)
PRICE: $6, 19+
Prior to the show, you can catch the Gartrell lads on CKCU-FM (93.1) as they play the pants off Charles Anthony’s radio special in a live two-hour broadcast. Sure to take you on a musical journey like no other, you’ll hear the old, the gold and the bold mixing it up with the sexy sounds of Glen Whelan removing his clothing in the midst of a breath-taking drum solo while fire-eating. If you miss this, it’s because you are dead, children.
The broadcast starts on the first stroke of Friday ie. midnight…so if you were awake Thursday night…ummmm…..don’t sleep and sorta wait till midnight rolls around and then turn your knob....or the knob of a partner willing to partake in knob turnage. Click here to listen live. You’ll need RealPlayer. Go here if you need to take that first magical step of Realplayer taking over your computer and never having full control of your system ever again!
See you at the show!
For more information and updates, visit us at www.gordongartrell.com. Go to top of page
Posted Monday, May 10, 2004 by ggower
FŰNF Presents
LOVENBODYPARTS LIVE AT CYCLE 2004
WHEN: Sunday May 23, 2004 9:30pm- Sunrise
WHERE: Club V.I.B.E 137 Besserer, Ottawa, Canada
View Attachment for event details. View flyer.
TICKET INFO
Advanced Tickets:
Limited Advanced tickets, only at Funf - 20$.
Advance Tickets, at Funf, Record Runner, One Unity Records and Universal Tattoo (in Gatineau) - 25$.
These tickets GARANTEE you won't have to wait in line at the door - unless, of course, 20 ticket holders get at the door at the same time! Also, when you get in the club, your name will automatically be added to a DRAW - see below for more details.
And of course, the ticket gives you access to both rooms.
At the door:
Tickets at the door will be 25$ before 12:30am, more after.
If the 25$ price is outside your price range, or you're only interested in our lounge acts, we're offering a special 15$ price. This can be paid any time before 12:30am, at the door. This price does not allow you to see the headliners upstairs.
But wait, there's even more!
Draws
DRAW #1 - Ticket holders.
If you bought an Advanced ticket, we will add your name, at the door, to this draw. The Grand Prize is:
- $200 bar tab, courtesy of the promoters, at our next event.
- $25 Gift Certificate at HMV.
- $100 Gift Certificate at Rideau Centre.
DRAW #2 - Getting in before 1am.
If you get in before 1am, your name will be added to this draw, where you could win:
- $200 Gift Certificate at Rideau Centre.
DRAW #3 - Staying until the END.
And if you stay until the last record is played in the main room, we will go around the room and give you a ticket to another draw, where the Grand Prize is:
- Signed Records from all the DJs at CYCLE.
- Free passes to our Canada Day show on June 30th - and can you say HUGE SHOW??!!?
WWW.LOVENBODYPARTS.COM
WWW.SONICBIDS.COM/LOVENBODYPARTS
For more information contact:
Radji Millette
LNBP Media
613.864.LNBP
starlovin@lovenbodyparts.com Go to top of page
Posted Monday, May 10, 2004 by ggower
The Ottawa Chamber Music Society’s Artistic Director Julian Armour will announce the line-up for this summer’s 11th Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival in the Grand Hall at the National Gallery of Canada on Monday, May 17, 2004 at 10 a.m.
This summer’s Festival will feature 110 concerts with more than 250 musicians. Passes are $50 for adults and $25 for students and permit access to all but ten Pass-plus concerts.
The Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival is the largest chamber music festival in the world in every category: number of concerts, musicians performing, revenue and attendance. Last year’s highly successful 10th Festival attracted 60,000 music lovers and won Event of the Year at Ottawa’s Tourism Awards. Many lined up three to six hours before a concert and attendance of most concerts were either at or close to capacity. International media coverage included BBC Music Magazine, the Strad and the American Record Guide.
This summer promises to be the best Festival ever! Discover why at the National Gallery of Canada.
The Ottawa Chamber Music Society thanks the National Gallery of Canada for their partnership.
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For more information please visit www.chamberfest.com or contact:
Suzan Zilahi, Communications Director
Tel : (613) 234-8008 x. 241; e-mail : media@chamberfest.com Go to top of page
Posted Monday, May 10, 2004 by ggower
For the past 20 years, the internationally recognized educational programme called KIDS ON THE BLOCK has been delivering a disability awareness and acceptance program to students in the Ottawa area. Designed to teach children from grades 3 to 6 what it is like to be disabled or different, this entertaining yet thought-provoking puppet show strives to heighten awareness and promote more positive attitudes toward those who are different.
Through a variety of skits, KIDS ON THE BLOCK uses puppets who are disabled to provide information that answers many of the questions that children may have, helping them to understand that having a disability is just a part of who some people are - it is not the only thing.
The Ottawa-Carleton Puppeteers for Kids on the Block is a community based, non-profit volunteer organization, whose policy is to give performances free of charge to schools and community organizations. Kids on the Block is associated with the Ottawa Children’s Treatment Center.
The month of May will be our month of celebration when we will take our puppets into the community to let Ottawa Carleton celbrate our 20th year along with us!! Look for the puppets and puppeteers at child and family events throughout the Capital Region!
The Kids on the Block Program has been instrumental in changing the attitudes and demystifying the issues surrounding people living with disabilities. Please help us celebrate our 20th year in Ottawa Carleton.
For information:
Stephanie Gilchrist
Coordinator KOB Ottawa-Carleton
Ph: 613-867-2956 e-mail kotb@ncf.ca Go to top of page
Posted Monday, May 10, 2004 by ggower
OTTAWA EVENT
DEMONSTRATION: Stop the Deportation of Palestinian Refugees!
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THURSDAY MAY 13th11:30am - 1:30pm
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
Jean Edmonds Towers
365 Laurier Avenue West (Intersection of Laurier and Kent St.)
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Palestinian refugees facing deportation from Canada and their supporters will once again be taken to the streets of Ottawa. The Coalition Against the Deportation of Palestinian Refugees is calling for your solidarity and participation as we take the struggle of the Palestinian refugees to the Federal offices of Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
The political power of collective action and popular support for the Palestinian refugees, was clearly illustrated this past week in the case of Osama Saleh. After an intense political campaign, Osama's pending deportation to the West Bank was halted by a Federal Court Judge.
Osama Saleh's fight to remain in Canada is not over, but serves as a concrete example of the power that collective action can have in fighting the deportation of Palestinian refugees.
As the majority of the Palestinian refugees, are set to be deported from Canada in the coming weeks and months, your support, solidarity and participation is urgently needed!
JOIN US IN OTTAWA! STOP THE DEPORTATIONS!
---> There will be buses leaving from Montreal to Ottawa at 8am on Thursday May 13th, from the Hall Building of Concordia University (1455 de Maisonneuve West).
We are asking for a 5$ donation from students & unemployed and 10-15$ from employed persons to cover expenses.
To reserve a seat contact : 514 806 5342 /refugees@riseup.net(LAST DAY TO RESERVETuesday May 11th , 2004).
---> If you are in the Ottawa area, your participation and support for this demonstration is greatly needed. It is our collective action which will ensure that all Palestinian deportations are stopped!
We will be demanding from Citizenship & Immigration Canada:
1. To stop the deportations of the Palestinian refugees from Canada,
2. To grant them permanent residency on Humanitarian and Compassionate
grounds.
In Solidarity,
the Coalition Against the Deportation of Palestinian Refugees
Information: / Email:refugees@riseup.net/ Tel: 514 591 3171 Go to top of page
Posted Monday, May 10, 2004 by ggower
Parental Advisory: Potty-mouthed female rap-funk.
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX
PRESENTS...
"Come For A Cause"
In celebration of
6th Annual Canadian National Masturbation Month
From Surrey, BC
Teenage USA Recording Artists
STINKMITT
+ punXercise
with THE JEZEBELS
+ RETRO UNDERGROUND
with the Retro DJ Co-op
Sunday, May 30 (Doors 8pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door
STINKMITT encourages right thinking Canadians everywhere to "Come For A Cause"
The massively popular Sci-Fi Funk G-Rap Unit, hailing from Surrey BC, have been named as the official spokespeople for the 6th Annual Canadian National Masturbation Month. As part of their duties StinkMitt will headline four Gala Events, May 27 in Toronto at the Kathedral, May 28 in Kingston at the Grad Club, May 29 in Montreal at Le Swimming and May 30 in Ottawa at Zaphod Beeblebrox. Funds raised will be going to sex worker rights organizations Stella (Montreal) and Maggie's (Toronto).
National Masturbation Month began in 1998. The month culminates in the Masturbate-A-Thon, "Come For A Cause", (http://www.comeasyouare.com/index.cfm?&FA=News.Masturbate-a-Thon), a one-of-a-kind fundraiser that invites participants to sign up friends and masturbate their way to a fundraising goal. Over the past six years participants from across Canada, USA, Indonesia, Australia and Germany have raised over $25,000 USD for worthy causes.
Why is National Masturbation Month important to StinkMitt?
Because we're not idiots and we know that masturbation, if done properly, can save the world. There must be a direct correlation
to the statistics that named 99% of North American males as having achieved (an) orgasm(s) and only 65% of N.A. women - meaning that SOME WOMEN GO THEIR ENTIRE LIFE WITHOUT ORGASMING. These women, to add insult to injury, have probably helped an orgasm occur in a male. Moreover, white, able-bodied women in N.A. still only make $.70 to every dollar earned by men in that demographic, and women of colour, aboriginal women and disabled women MAKE EVEN LESS.
We believe that there is a direct correlation between pleasuring yourself and gaining political power. So, anyone catching on here? THE MORE WOMEN ACHIEVING ORGASM, THE MORE POLITICAL POWER WE WILL HAVE. National Masturbation month is so important, you won't know it's arrived until you've CUM.
What do you want people to know about masturbation?
The harder you come, the harder they fall. Take back the forbidden fruit. Everyone can jerk off, you don't need sex toys (if you can't afford them or can't get them free for being rockstars like us) YOU CAN ALWAYS USE THE SHOWER NOZZLE OR JETSTREAM FROM HOMEBOY'S HOT TUB. Go at it with the water surge... IT IS THE BEST TO GET OFF. The most bang for your buck.
Why and When do you masturbate?
Why Jenni Masturbates: After loss of all creative ambition it seems to be the only thing left to strive for!
When Jenni Masturbates: After the bar, in the bath, and when ever the pets are around!
Why Betti Masturbates: To sober up.
When Betti Masturbates: When my man-piece has coke dick, or I scare away all the groupies before I can bed 'em.
Why Dr. Do-This Masturbates: Because he's not beating off someone else.
When Dr. Do-This Masturbates: When he's not beating off someone else.
Who Is StinkMitt you ask?
MC Jenni Craige - a single mother of six, hoping to find at least one of the fathers of one of her babies. Instead she finds.MC Betti Forde - a cougar whose lust for drugs, alcohol and bad banger bars would eventually lead both of them on a downward spiral into the underworld of sex, substance abuse and indie rap. Faced with eviction from their trailer park and no money for Pablum, StinkMitt took to the stage, dragging with them the mysterious keyboard master Dr. Do This, the man rumoured to have tied Jenni's tubes once and for all. Presiding over the entire crazy cast is none other than producer Bigstuff (Organized Rhyme, Ice-T). Injecting his lust for 80s-style electro-funk into StinkMitt's tight hiphop punk, StinkMitt have created a sound all their own.
With the release of their debut Scratch 'n' Sniff on the esteemed indie label Teenage USA in October 2003, StinkMitt are poised to launch nuclear golden-shower bombs on discerning music listeners and idiots worldwide. They have played sold-out shows with Har Mar Superstar, Peaches, Paul Barman, Princess Superstar, and Nashville Pussy across Canada. They have garnered
attention everywhere from Hustler Magazine to MuchMusic, with licensing deals from MTV and most recently Showtime's lesbian chic show of the moment "The L-Word".
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Web sites:
STINKMITT - http://www.stinkmitt.com
STINKMITT Cover Story, "CLIT PARADER", in MONTREAL MIRROR - http://www.montrealmirror.com/ARCHIVES/2003/032003/cover_music.html
Information:
STINKMITT - Phil Klygo/ Teenage USA (416) 341-0049 phil@teenageusarecordings.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com Go to top of page
Posted Monday, May 10, 2004 by ggower
OC Transpo driver David Beamish is the 2003 TRANSECURE Employee of
the Year. He received the award this morning for his role in rescuing two
seniors from an overturned car.
On the evening of December 29, 2003, David Beamish was driving his OC
Transpo bus along Bank Street in Ottawa South. David was driving quite
slowly due to poor weather and slippery road conditions, when he noticed a
light in the middle of a field. The light was one headlight, coming from a
car resting on its side in the field. David stopped on the side of the road
and used his bus radio to call for help. David and a passenger then slid
down the ditch and ran across the field towards the car. With gasoline
leaking from the fuel tank, David climbed on top of the overturned car,
opened the car door and pulled the two elderly occupants from the vehicle.
Emergency vehicles arrived a short time later to take care of the elderly
couple. However, because the roads were so slippery, the bus and emergency
vehicles had to wait until a salt truck arrived before they could leave the
area.
David Beamish is just one of 13 Transit employees who were honoured for
going above and beyond the call of duty to look out for the safety of the
community, or using their buses to provide a safe haven to persons in
distress.
"The people honoured here today, and all OC Transpo employees who serve the
public, serve as ambassadors for our city," said Councillor Janet Stavinga,
Chair of the Transportation Committee. "We are very proud of David and all
operators who make our community safer by participating in TRANSECURE, OC
Transpo's neighbourhood watch program on wheels," she added.
Since the TRANSECURE program's inception in October 1989, OC Transpo
employees have logged thousands of TRANSECURE calls. More than 300 calls
were recorded in 2003. The TRANSECURE programs' success is due to the
employees who go out of their way to make Ottawa a safe and caring
community.
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