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the Southern Flying, and Northern Flying.
The Grey is perhaps the most familiar to
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myth still persists that grey and black squirrels are different species, they are in fact the
same. They generally live near deciduous
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By Mary Cook
A plunge in the muddy creek
I always thought that the creek and the Bonnechere river
were one and the same thing. Now I know that they were two
very different bodies of water, both twisting through the lower part of our farm.
Picturing that narrow stream, I can
remember clearly how important the
creek was to us. I remember now that
this was where the water was brought
up to the barnyard in a stone boat to fill
the livestock troughs. This was where
my brothers fished for mud pout. Here,
we skipped stones and cooled our feet
on a humid day. But Mother wouldn’t let us swim in the
creek because it always looked muddy. Father said that
was because it was shallow and ran over a red sand bottom.
However, one day, I was submerged through no fault
of my own. At the bottom of the back field was a row of
tall maple trees. Father said they were planted by his great
grandfather. Many years before my time, one was struck
by lightning and it fell across the creek, and as the creek
was narrow, offered a perfect bridge to cross over to the
other side. We children often sat under these big maples
because the creek was close to the house, and on a hot
day, it meant we didn’t have to go far to get cooled off.
A favourite spot was the fallen maple. The bark had long
since been worn off from many crossings, and we children
would sit on the old dry tree and let our toes dangle into the
creek. It held the five of us with ease, and always our old
dog Sport would be the last one to climb aboard, sitting at
the very end, panting and relishing being with us.
Sport hated groundhogs. I don’t remember that he ever
caught one, but he was forever chasing them about the
fields … and he could spot one a mile away. That day,
we were all perched on the old fallen maple tree playing
one of the many word games that my sister Audrey was
continually making up. What it was is no longer important.
But what was important, was that my brother Emerson
saw the groundhog before Sport did. It was across the
creek not ten feet from the west bank. Emerson pointed in
its direction and hissed, “Sic him, Sport.” The obstacle of
overcoming five kids sitting on the wrong end of the maple
meant nothing to the big panting collie. The brothers knew
enough to flatten against the tree trunk and Audrey bent
over backwards, clutching at the dead branches.
I like to think my young age had something to do with
my slow reaction, because I never moved an inch. I took
the brunt of Sport’s body full on, hit the icy water like a
stone and went right to the bottom. It wasn’t very deep,
but for someone who couldn’t swim, it was a terrifying
encounter with the muddy water. I bounced like a rubber
ball, screaming that I was drowning. The rescue was just a
matter of my sister Audrey reaching down and hauling me
back up onto the maple trunk. I was caked with mud and
crying like blue fury.
Audrey wiped me off as best she could with her apron,
but I knew the only way I was going to get rid of the mud
was to either walk over to the Bonnechere, or get submerged into the watering trough in the barnyard. Audrey
chose the Bonnechere. I was stripped naked and since it
was still spring, I was shivering like crazy. Audrey rinsed
my clothes, setting them out on the grass to dry, and then
I was led into the cold water as if I was being baptised.
A few hundred yards away there was a standoff between
Sport and the groundhog – Sport flat out in the tall grass waiting to pounce, and the groundhog standing on its hind legs
on a mound of earth. Usually I was very attached to our farm
dogs, but at that moment I was rooting for the groundhog.
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Y@H’s Over The Back Fence...
Volunteer Profile…
If it has anything to do with sports in
the communities of McNabb/Braeside,
you can be sure that Jason Marshall, whose
home is White Lake, will have something
to do with it! He spends hours and hours
volunteering in many capacities in the
recreational life of his area. He chairs the
Recreation Committee, and is on the White
Lake Council committee which runs four
seasonal events every year, featuring something for youth, adults and seniors.
Marshall is also Recreational Director for special events for the town of
Arnprior. He received an award from
the mayor for making a difference in
the community, recognizing his endless
hours of working with all age groups in
the town.
As General Manager of radio station
Heritage 98.7, Marshall meets the public
at many events in that role. So, because
of his high profile
in his community,
he has been called
upon to be Master
of Ceremonies for
many events, a job
which gives him
much pleasure.
For many years
Marshall has coached
ball, refereed little
league, and acted
as referee for high Jason Marshall
school football,
spending many, many hours at all levels of
sports activities in the Renfrew, Arnprior,
Braeside areas.
Y@H congratulates Jason Marshall
for making a difference in the lives of
so many people in his combined communities.
Where Is He Now?
Sixties heartthrob Bobby Curtola
He’s in his early 70s, but former teen
heartthrob Bobby Curtola can still knock
‘em dead. And he’s not about to pack away
his microphone any day soon.
The native of Port Arthur, Ontario (now
Thunder Bay) began singing in choirs and
at sock hops at age 14 and was singing his
first hit record on the Bob Hope Show by
16.
Decades later, he is still performing
in Canada, the United States and exotic
locales such as Ecuador, Italy and Malaysia.
In addition to singing, he’s a partner in
Brandon, Manitoba-based Home Farms
Technologies Inc., a high technology firm
that has developed unique processes to
manage liquid waste and convert solid
waste into energy.
Curtola’s rise to stardom was nothing
short of meteoric. In the fall of 1959, he
went from pumping gas at his father’s garage to teen idol.
This Month
in History
May 16, 1964
In Maryland, Canadian millionaire
E.P. Taylor’s horse, Northern Dancer,
ridden by Bill Hartack, won the Preakness Stakes over 2-1/2 lengths over
The Scoundrel.
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His first hit single Hand In Hand With
You was recorded at a radio station in Port
Arthur before being released in January
1960. Brothers Basil and Dyer Hurdon,
his first managers and songwriters, can be
credited for much of this early success.
The hit Fortune Teller was released in
1962 and soon went gold in Canada. A U.S.
record deal was signed and Fortune Teller
became a 2.5 million seller. The tune broke
into the top 100 in the U.S.
In the sixties, he had 25 Canadian Gold
singles, including Indian Giver, Three
Rows Over and Aladdin, and 12 Canadian
Gold albums, most on the Tartan label. In
the mid-60s he was among Canadian artists
who lobbied for Canadian content rules,
eventually legislated by the federal government, which guaranteed more Canadian
content was seen and heard on radio and
TV in Canada.
In the early 70s, Curtola made the transition from “teen idol” to nightclub entertainer and performed in a variety of
venues, including Las Vegas, where he
sang for more than 20 years, cruise ships,
Malaysia where he did a Christmas special
and a string of Hard Rock Cafes including Bali, Indonesia. He also sang in Asia,
France, Italy, Switzerland and England.
When last heard from, he was continuing
to tour Canada extensively, playing at casinos, sock hop reunions and special events,
some designed to raise money for charity.
When last heard from, Curtola, who is
divorced from his wife Ava, was living in
Liverpool, N.S.
Funny You Should Ask
Q: We have just purchased a small farm
property and back in a clearing is a very
old, and very rundown, stone house, which
hasn’t been occupied for decades. On several of the walls there is very ornate wallpaper. The house is supposed to be close
to 200 years old, and we were wondering
if wallpaper was commonplace 200 years
ago, or if it is even possible that wallpaper
existed back then?
A: Well, it took some searching, and
we were told that, depending on where
the old house is, it is quite possible the
wallpaper was put on when the house was
built. Wallpaper was actually first used
in France, but quickly spread to other
parts of the globe. Wallpaper replaced
more expensive tapestries, and some
of the original papers even looked like
tapestries. And, being cheaper, became
very popular.
So, yes, even if your old house is close
to 200 years old, it is quite possible the
wallpaper is original, or very close to it. If
there is a museum close to your property,
and you are still curious, you might prevail
upon the curator to have a look at it to see
if it can be dated.
Urban dwellers are not the only vehicle
owners who wonder what to do with their
tires which have seen better days. Farmers too have tires that no longer meet the
punishing needs put on them by farm
implements, and like their urban counterparts, what to do with them is always
a concern.
The Ontario Federation of Agriculture
(OFA) recently reminded farmers that there
is an alternative to piling them in a heap on
the ‘back forty.’ Coming up next month is
a tire take back event, something the OFA
is urging all Ontario farmers to take part in.
Collection fees from donated tires will
be given to the Sunshine Foundation of
Canada. This organization gives outstanding support to children of all ages who
daily have to meet challenges of physical
and life-threatening illnesses.
Between June 1 and 6, farmers are urged
to drop off their used tires at more than 60
participating Ontario Automotive Recyclers
Association locations. The OFA has a list
of participating locations ready for those
farmers willing to take part in the program.
The collection fees normally charged will
all be donated to the Sunshine Foundation
of Canada. The Tire Take Back program is
supported by Ontario Tire Stewardship.
With more than 37,000 members registered with the OFA, it is expected a large
number will take part in this very worthwhile endeavour.
It was seventy-eight years ago this
month, in 1937, when the fateful trip of
the Hindenburg – travelling from Germany
to the United States – ended in tragedy.
The pride of Nazi Germany, the largest
aircraft ever to have flown, was en route
from Frankfurt to America when it touched
a mooring mast at Lakehurst, New Jersey.
It burst into flames and the entire crew and
36 passengers perished.
The Hindenburg had a large viewing
deck, a smoking lounge and cabins for the
passengers. At over 800 feet long, it was
likened to an ocean liner. It was reported
that the disaster was caused when the ship’s
very volatile hydrogen gas was ignited by
static electricity on impact with the mooring mast.
Later, an attempt was made to manufacture other airships using safer helium gas,
but that mode of transportation never did
catch on. It was said the terrible accident
of the Hindenburg was enough to sour
prospective travelers on that type of travel.
The Farm Scene
Remember When …
Who Said What …
“Most young Canadians … are born with skates on their feet
rather than with silver spoons in their mouths.”
- Lester B. Pearson
Contributors to Over The Back Fence include: Mary Cook, Randy Ray and Mark Kearney.
Please send us your questions and suggestions for future pages.
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Connecting With … Rev. Dr. Karen Dimock
itting amidst the country’s glorious parliament buildings, St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, in the heart of Downtown Ottawa,
is the only church in the Nation’s Capital which can lay claim to
having been on its original site for more than 187 years.
Having witnessed much of the history of our nation, some of our
most prominent leaders have found a spiritual home in its pews. Tracing its roots back to the founding churches of Scotland, St. Andrew’s
has just recognized a moment in its own history, by calling its own
first woman minister.
The Rev. Dr. Karen Dimock has taken on the daunting role of
preaching from a pulpit that has looked down on prime ministers,
governors general, ambassadors and royalty, as well as ordinary people
from every walk of life.
Presently, St. Andrew’s pews are filled by members from over thirtytwo nationalities. Its impressive music ministry includes a 25-member
choir with four paid soloists, under the leadership of Music Director
Tom Annand, who is himself rated one of the top concert organists
in Canada, playing harpsichord and organ in the National Art Centre
Orchestra. This is the church that Rev. Dimock, with a background far
removed from the ministry (she has degrees in biology and a PhD in
Neurological Sciences), finds herself.
Mary Cook talked to Rev. Dimock about the journey that took her from
her Scottish homeland as an infant to one of the most historic churches in
Canada, the first ordained woman to fill its pulpit, following only thirteen
ordained male ministers before her in the church’s 187-year history.
Y@H: You had a life before the ministry. Many would say a life
very different from your life now. Why did you make the transition
from being a scientist to a life in the church?
KD: I enjoy both science and theology, and for me, one of the things
the two hold in common is a sense of wonder and awe as they look at
the world and the life that fills it. Both scientists and people of faith look
at the world, wonder about the things they cannot see, and ask “what is
happening here?” For me that is the place they come together. The transition from one to the other took place in my life gradually and over time.
I had not grown up attending church myself. As a teenager and young
adult I had occasionally been invited to friends’ churches and youth
groups and while I felt a tug and curiosity towards God, church often felt
like a very foreign place, hard to navigate and fit in. In the end it think
it is because I married a man who was raised a good Presbyterian and
who, when we had children, felt it important to begin attending church
regularly. I like to say I began attending Sunday school in my thirties!
The church we attended at the time, St Andrew’s in Guelph, had a couple
of wonderful women ministers in those days, women who sat with me,
answered my questions and really walked with me as I discovered faith
and life in a new way. I found a place for myself in the church that fit
better than anything else I had done before, and it was when nurtured in
that congregation that I first experienced the sense that I was called to
ministry. It felt very right and natural at the time.
Y@H: When you accepted the call to preach at St. Andrew’s in
Ottawa, you were well established in a church in West Toronto, what
made you decide to make the move here?
KD: I have always enjoyed visiting Ottawa. The first time I entered
St Andrew’s, Ottawa was in the summer about five years ago. My
daughter and I were sharing a four-day vacation here. I was a ministry
student at the time, the doors to the church were wide open and a very
welcoming woman greeted us, showed us around and both of us enjoyed
the time. While my daughter was entranced with the story of the baby
princess who was baptized here during the war, I fell in love with the
interior architecture of the sanctuary. The way the pulpit was positioned
in the centre, with pews arranged around it in such a way that even in
its largeness it felt more intimate than many other churches I had been
in. I could imagine that sitting there in worship, people would see not
just the back of the heads in front of them, but also each other’s faces.
It was a great first impression and in the years that followed, my ears
would prick up whenever I heard the church mentioned. I learned what a
wonderful ministry it has, making a difference in its outreach both locally
and abroad and when I heard, about a year ago, that St Andrew’s was
vacant and looking for a new minister, I remembered
it well and wondered if it could be for me.
Y@H: Do you see any correlation between the
world of science and a world in the church?
KD: Yes for sure. For starters, the separation between faith and science is only a few hundred years
old. For many centuries they conversed together and
I think we are likely coming into an era where the
divide that people sometimes see between them might
very well be closing. Practically speaking, many
members of the church work in fields that are part of
or informed by the world of science. The scientific
and secular world view, for the most part, provides
the lens through which we look at the world and plays
a large part in how we engage it. Engagement and
dialogue with the secular and scientific world we live
in are, in my view, just as important for the church as
interfaith and ecumenical dialogue. Science and faith
bring different perspectives to the table but they can
and do journey together and learn from each other.
Y@H: Does it fill you with awe to know that
when you are in that pulpit, high above your congregation, that in the past sermons were delivered
to the Prime Minister of Canada, MacKenzie King
a member of the congregation, or Stanford Fleming,
who developed the time zones across the world, or
Princess Juliana of the Netherlands, whose infant
daughter was christened in the very font you will be
using at St. Andrew, or did you have any idea when
you accepted the call that the pews once held some
of the most noteworthy people in Canada?
KD: Yes! And the pews at St Andrew’s continue
to hold some of the most interesting people I have
ever met. Coming together from over 32 different
nations, they are a diverse, faithful and interesting
group who have lived all over the world and have
an active engagement in issues and concerns of the
world today. This is what makes it exciting, that it
isn’t just a church with a lot of history, it’s a church
that is moving into the future as well.
Y@H: You were very involved with an organization called Scientists in School in Guelph. What
was that organization’s mandate, and how did you
fit into its program?
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Adelaide: Down Under dreaming in a welcoming capital
Katharine and Banrock Station Ranger Tim Field birdwatching and looking at
Australian pelicans.
By Katharine Fletcher
South Australia’s capital Adelaide resembles Ottawa,
with a friendly, multicultural ambiance.
This university town and fifth-largest
Aussie city, has an attractive mix of
heritage and contemporary architecture matched by a stunning linear park
framing the River Torrens.
Residents are friendly, there’s a galaxy
of ethnically diverse restaurants (including Jamie Oliver’s popular Jamie Italian),
plus both the renowned Riverland and
Coonawarra wine regions are an easy day-drive away.
What to see and do? We offer these suggestions.
Adelaide is bicycle-friendly, with twenty locations
offering free bikes. One, Urbanest, is downtown, a fiveminute stroll from inexpensive Adelaide Paringa Motel,
and across from the railway station.
Biking Torrens River Linear Park
The Torrens bisects Adelaide and the paved linear park
frames it, giving cyclists, walkers and joggers a taste of
country. As we cycled, scarlet rosellas – a colourful parrot – squawked as they flew about in eucalyptus trees,
while black swans and Australian pelicans glided about
on the river.
Our goal was Henley Beach overlooking the Great
Australian Bight (Southern Ocean). Lunch of fresh seafood at Henley Beach Hotel prepped us for our return – a
round trip of 30 easy, flat kilometres. Do it: the beach is
mesmerizing, the parklands so pretty.
Photos: Eric Fletcher
Linear park destination: arriving at Henley Beach at the River Torrens estuary.
South Australia Museum and
Art Gallery of South Australia
Founded in 1856, the museum has an internationally
respected collection of Australian Aboriginal art and artefacts which shouldn’t be missed. Original peoples of
Australia arrived some 40,000 years ago, a fact which
reveals they lived here during the era of megafauna. This
term relates to extinct, gigantic animals such as the Procoptodon, a giant kangaroo. Happily, the museum also
houses a permanent collection of megafauna. Because
many Aboriginal legends feature stories of megafauna (immense wombats, emus and others) it’s intriguing to realize
that such “legends” are founded on fact, which gives these
peoples’ traditional stories fascinating relevance.
Adjacent, find the Art Gallery, another must to get an overview of Aboriginal through to contemporary Australian art.
Beyond the fringe: Riverland and
Coonawarra Regions
An easy 2.5 hour drive east of Adelaide find the Riverland – so-called because the region borders the Murray
River, a watershed irrigating Australia’s “food basket.”
Here we visited Banrock Station winery. Not only are
its rich velvety reds like Shiraz fabulous, this vineyard’s
commitment to environmental management of the land is
exemplary. We took three hours to wander its 8km wetland
to experience how the company is regenerating native flora
and fauna via a system of controlled floods and droughts
which mimic nature’s cycle of long ago. Taste the wine,
have a meal after your walk – and take binoculars as there
are birds and ’roos galore.
Coonawarra wine producing region is four hours south,
along the Limestone Coast. It boasts many wineries such
as Rymill Estates, founded by John Riddoch in the late
1890s – the region’s first vineyard. Compare the Riverland and Coonawarra wines: which do you prefer? And,
en route here, visit Naracoorte Caves – where fossils and
cave tours inform you of the megafauna era.
Truly, there’s much to do in Adelaide and Australia –
we’re just returned from our fourth adventure and it won’t
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Adelaide Botanic Garden
and Adelaide Zoo
Next day we cycled inland, along the linear park to
Adelaide Botanic Garden and Zoo, where we parked our
bikes at the ubiquitous bike stands. The botanic garden is
an oasis where native plants such as myrtle and eucalyptus
trees, blossoming Banksia shrubs and kangaroo flowers
entrance tourists. Take a picnic and join locals enjoying
their urban sanctuary.
The Zoo houses Australia’s iconic critters including
kangaroos, wallabies, wombats and koalas, along with birds
such as the rare black and scarlet-cheeked palm cockatoo.
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Photo: Katharine Fletcher
Cycling the linear park along River Torrens in
downtown Adelaide.
Photo: Eric Fletcher
Katharine strolling Banrock Station’s boardwalk
over one of the lagoons.
Y@Hcoverstory
Celebrate spring with the Canadian Tulip Festival
By Jayne Rooney
The Canadian Tulip Festival has heralded the arrival
of spring in the capital since 1953. This year’s celebration
runs from May 8 to 18, and along with the stunning displays of over one million tulips blooming along the tulip
route, visitors can enjoy a wide variety of free events and
activities taking place throughout the region.
The idea of a Canadian Tulip Festival was first presented to the Ottawa Board of Trade by world-renowned
photographer Malak Karsh, as a celebration of spring as
well as to commemorate the gift of tulips by Princess Juliana of the Netherlands.
Ottawa’s official flower was first presented to the
people of Canada in thanks for providing a safe haven to
members of the Dutch royal family from 1940 to 1945,
during the German Occupation of the Netherlands. To
this day, the tulip remains a symbolic sign of friendship
between the two counties.
In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands by Canadian troops, The Canadian
Tulip Festival will unveil and dedicate two sculptures this
month: The Princess sculpture and the Liberation tulip
sculpture.
The larger-than-life bronze Princess sculpture depicts
Princess Juliana with her infant daughter Margriet in a
tulip setting, and was designed by artist Laura BrownBreetvelt. The foyer of Shaw Convention Centre will be
the home of the sculpture, along with an audio-visual presentation which will animate the story of the Tulip Legacy.
“A Tulip Legacy Sculpture at the Shaw Convention
Centre would certainly serve as a great symbol and excellent tribute to the strong bonds of friendship between our
two countries,” H.E. Cees Kole, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Canada is quoted as saying on
the Tulip Festival website. “I very much look forward to
its unveiling in 2015 to mark the 70th anniversary of the
liberation of my country by Canadian troops.”
Tulip displays
The NCC is responsible for designing, planting and maintaining the annual tulip displays in various locations, with the
most spectacular and extensive gardens being at Commissioners Park on the banks of Dows Lake. Here, 300,000 tulips
in 60 different varieties are grown in 30 beds and designs.
Prime photo spots are marked by signs in the park.
Downtown sites include: Major’s Hill Park at the intersection of St. Patrick Street and Mackenzie Avenue;
Malak’s Bed located at the Museum of Civilization;
Jacques-Cartier Park, on the shore of the Ottawa River;
and Montcalm-Taché Park at the intersection of Montcalm
Street and Alexandre-Taché Boulevard.
Tulip Shuttle
The Tulip Shuttle will ferry visitors between the main
tulip beds through the Ottawa downtown core with over
a dozen stops along the Tulip Route, conveniently spaced
within each of the participating neighbourhoods.
For more information and a complete list of events,
times and shuttle stops, visit www.tulipfestival.ca
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By Bud McGinnis
The first submission in this ABCs of Fraud series
was published in June, 2002. The current column is
number 156, and concludes 13 full
years of involvement and will be
my last. I thank each of you who
has read what I’ve written; without readers there is little incentive
to write. I do hope that what was
written over those years has been
of interest and has helped maintain awareness of con men in our
society. They continue to circulate
among us with the objective of separating us from our
wealth. The first article noted that the program was developed in Toronto in 1996, and in 2002 was launched
in Ottawa by the Rotary Club of West Ottawa with
the full support of the Ottawa Police Service. It
also outlined a fraud prevalent at the time and still
a common problem today. A passerby identified
a serious problem with the roof of a house and
stopped to notify the owner of its severity. Failure
to act immediately would be disastrous, but help
was at hand. He just happened to have a crew in the
neighbourhood and could do the necessary repairs at
a good price. So whether then, 2002, or now, 2015,
that type of fast-talking con man is on hand to take
advantage of honest seniors.
Thirteen years is not a long period in history but
the view differs depending on the observer. But
let’s briefly consider those years during which I’ve
written ABCs of Fraud articles. Have there been
changes? The answer is a resounding “Yes,” and
they have been significant. First, the internet has
become imbedded in our society. Moreover, a much
larger proportion of the seniors cohort is computer
literate than was true in 2002. Accordingly, more
A look back
of us are subject to losses via this electronic highway. Whether it be the loss of personal information
via an email “phishing” expedition, or a purchase
made and paid for online but never received, more
seniors are targets for these crooks.
Secondly, back in 2002, we were subject to credit
card fraud but the technique then was much more
cumbersome. An ATM had to be “doctored’ in advance. One scheme involved a plastic “Lebanese loop”
that had to be installed in the slot to physically capture
the card. Then a fraudster needed to stand close to the
ATM user to see and record the Personal Identification
Number (PIN) as it was keyed in. When the card didn’t
work he would sympathize with the victim, saying he
had had a similar experience earlier, but it worked the
second time he keyed in the PIN. Of course, that didn’t
help either, but did give the fraudster a second look at
the PIN. It was then recommended that the victim contact the office for help. The card and card number were
now readily available when the “loop” was removed
from the ATM by the fraudster.
There were other ingenious techniques employed
as well. Small cameras were installed over the
keyboard to capture the digits as they were keyed
in. And the integrity of the ATM itself was altered on occasion to capture the information on the
card. Now all of that is out of date. Most cell phones
have a built-in camera and it’s a simple process to
capture both card number and PIN by using the
phone as a movie camera.
In 2002, credit/debit cards used a magnetic stripe
to store the required information. Cards today have
electronic chips imbedded in them which provide a
much greater level of security than did the magnetic
stripe. It is still necessary to protect your PIN as it
is your electronic signature. That, and your credit
card/debit card number opens your account to the
thief. For convenience, we also have cards with
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go,” no PIN and no signature required. Unfortunately, the personal
information on these cards can be captured by a passerby with an appropriate reader without the cards ever being removed from pocket or
purse. It’s important, therefore, to secure such cards by enclosing them
in an envelope with a metallic lining.
Continued on page 13
Are you saving
enough for retirement? (NC) Most Canadians do not know how much money they’ll need
to save to maintain their desired standard of living in retirement. Fortunately, there are resources online that will help you work that out
and make concrete plans to achieve it.
How much money you will need depends on several factors, including when you plan to retire, your goals for your retirement years, your
spending before and after retirement, debt and inflation.
A man aged 65 today can expect to live to 84, and a woman to 87.
It’s important to take this time span into account when making retirement plans.
Most people will spend less when retired than when working.
Whether you still have debt, downsize your home, move to another
community, travel or save for your grandchildren’s education are just
a few of the factors that affect spending levels after retirement.
Traveling or living in another country after retirement can affect
spending, as well as taxation and your health and pension benefits.
Health emergencies and other unexpected events can also have
major impacts. While many of us find it difficult to think about the
idea that we may need long-term care when we get older, it’s essential
to plan for that possibility because it can be very costly.
You also need to estimate your income in retirement. Most Canadians
will receive income from a variety of pension plans. These include government pensions, employer pensions and Registered Retirement Savings
Plans (RRSPs). Personal savings and investments are also important parts
of retirement plans. In addition, many Canadians choose to work and earn
income after retiring. This can affect pensions, other benefits and taxes.
A good place to start assessing what you’ll need is on the website of
the Financial Consumer Agency of Canada: itpaystoknow.gc.ca. See
the header: Planning Your Retirement.
The Living in Retirement section guides readers through: budgeting;
benefits and discounts available to retired people; options for travel,
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Y@Hathome
By Randy Ray
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Urban living at Les Terrasses Gabrielle
es Terrasses Gabrielle’s unbeatable lifestyle and
prime location next to the Rideau River are catching
the attention of members of Ottawa’s 55+ community who are seeking hassle-free urban living without the
complications of home ownership.
The eight-storey luxury apartment building at 411 North
River Road offers one- and two-bedroom residences ranging in size from 700 to 1,200 square feet. The top floor has
11 penthouses.
Rents start at $1,500 per month for a one-bedroom
apartment and penthouses start at about $3,000 per month.
“Our tenants enjoy everything this exclusive downtown
Ottawa apartment rental has to offer,’’ says Les Terrasses
Gabrielle’s property manager Jason Ely. “They appreciate relaxing in their spacious, well-appointed homes and they know
if they want to stay active and healthy, this is the place to be.”
The 117-unit building is located about three kilometres
east of downtown in one of the city’s premier neighbourhoods, where luxurious accommodation meshes nicely with
the best in city living, including dining, shopping, music,
tennis, theatre and the area’s natural beauty only steps away.
By day, residents enjoy shopping in Beechwood Village,
a summer festival in Strathcona Park, or cycling the network
of bike paths that begin right outside their front doors. By
night, they dine at award-winning restaurants in the Byward
Market, attend the theatre or ballet at the National Arts
Centre, or take an evening stroll beside the Rideau River.
At Les Terrasses Gabrielle a memorable day or night
is at residents’ doorsteps no matter what season, says
Ely, who notes that the apartment development takes its
inspiration from the elegant park districts of the world’s
leading cities.
The four-and-a-half-year-old building is operated by
Globe General Agencies, a Winnipeg-based integrated
investment and real estate management company with
5,500 residential units in Canada. Les Terrasses Gabrielle
was added to the family-owned company’s portfolio in the
fall of 2010 as its first Ontario property.
Globe General Agencies has a solid reputation as a
tenant-oriented company that provides accommodations in
some of the finest buildings in Canada. Its buildings, Les
Terrasses Gabrielle included, are cared for by on-site staff;
all common areas have security monitoring and emergency
service is available 24 hours a day.
“An on-site management office means we are always
easily available to address your needs and you will be able
to meet your building management service representatives face to face,’’ says Ely, adding that the company is a
member of the Federation of
Rental Housing Providers of
Ontario.
In July 2012, the building received certification
from the Certified Rental
Building (CRB) program,
a gold standard for building management and maintenance, adopted in recent
years by the Federation of
Rental-housing Providers of
Ontario (FRPO), an industry
association of landlords and
property managers.
“It’s a program that we had
to be audited by J.D. Power
and Associates to become a
member of,” said Ely. “That
means that we are an excellent building to rent from.”
CRB certification covers
36 standards of management
and customer service, including responding to tenant
inquiries within two business days, providing emergency
contact numbers, protecting tenants’ personal information
and training building staff in safety and human rights.
Residents at Les Terrasses Gabrielle compare life in the
building to living in a high-end downtown hotel close to
all amenities, including supermarkets, parks, walking paths
and retail outlets, and where car ownership is not mandatory because of the many nearby public transit connections.
The elegant lobby sets the tone of sophistication from
the moment residents enter the building. A richly appointed adjoining lounge with a warm and welcoming fireplace
provides the perfect place to meet and greet guests. Two
beautifully selected elevator cabins in a rich maple finish ferry tenants to their homes. Hallways are tastefully
decorated in bright pastel tones at each residential level.
The main entrance vestibule door access is controlled
with the use of a security key issued individually for each
tenant to provide access to the building’s common area.
Residences feature open-concept floor plans with interior features that include nine-foot glazed ceilings, custom
blinds and panoramic windows that offer some suites an
exceptional view of the Rideau River and Riverain Park.
Kitchens feature granite countertops, under-mount sinks,
birch cabinetry and ceramic tile kitchen backsplashes.
Floors are solid ash hardwood and entrances are outfitted with ceramic tile. Bedroom floors are nylon plush
carpet and each has built-in furniture closets.
Bathrooms feature a Calypso bath with an
arched shower enclosure.
All units have six appliances, including a
stainless steel stove and refrigerator and an
energy efficient dishwasher, plus a stacked
washer and dryer in the in-suite laundries.
All residences have individual central heat
and air conditioning controls. Walls between
units are six-inch thick concrete to provide
the ultimate in soundproofing.
Housekeeping service is available for an
extra fee that can be tailored to meet residents’ needs and budget.
Fitness buffs enjoy the building’s indoor
salt-water swimming pool on the first floor
where poolside wicker chairs allow them to
relax at their leisure. There is a spacious exercise room with top-of-the-line Life Fitness
equipment next to the pool. Residents have access to a professional trainer who will provide a free fitness orientation
and design a custom program to help them reach their fitness
goals. A dedicated room provides space for bicycle storage.
All residents have access to a large exterior terrace on
the eighth floor penthouse level where there are lounge
chairs and patio furniture and a splendid view of the river.
A gas barbecue is located on the terrace for outdoor cooking. The elevators service the 8th floor and it’s three steps
to the patio.
Underground parking is available and there is a bicycle
room and optional locker space on the garage levels.
On the technical side, electrical service is individually
metered for lights and appliances, heat, air conditioning
and hot water are included in the rent; the building is
equipped with cable TV, CAT-5 cable for the telephone
system and high speed Internet. A smoke and fire detection
system protects the entire building and there is a sprinkler
system on the garage levels. The building has many green
features including Energy Star rated appliances, compact
fluorescent lighting throughout and a residential wasterecycling program.
The building is designed with limited handicapped accessibility.
For more information about Les Terrasses Gabrielle
and Globe General Agencies, please contact Jason Ely at
[email protected] or call (613) 741-4411 or visit:
www.terracesgabrielle.com and www.globegeneral.ca
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Connecting With
continued from page 7
KD: Scientists in School began, maybe
thirty years ago now, as a project of the
Toronto chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women. I was part of
the Guelph group and one of the women
I knew there, who was also a young mom
at the time, encouraged a group of us to
approach Scientists in the School and
pioneer it in the schools in our city. We
offered half-day science workshops and
were remarkably successful, in large part,
because we tailored them to the elementary
school science curriculum which had recently been reworked in Ontario. Teachers
were looking for programs that could help
them teach. Part of its original mandate
was having women with a background
in science being role models for young
children. I particularly loved the approach
and the way we worked to help children
understand what might be rather abstract
scientific concepts, with hands on, concrete
activities. There was an emphasis in our
programming on encouraging children to
look at the world and wonder, and to communicate what they saw and discovered.
Many of these continue to be values for
me today, and I bring them with me into
the pulpit and other areas of my work in
the church.
Y@H: St. Andrew’s in Ottawa serves
many people outside the church with a
heavy emphasis on immigrants and the
homeless, are there other interests you feel
the church could become involved in that
would further expand its role as a giving
church community.
KD: One of the things that attracted me
to the ministry at St Andrew’s, is its care
for God’s world and God’s people both
here in Ottawa and beyond. I am still new
Never be Lonely
When CMHC did a national survey, it
found that 84% of Canadian seniors prefer to age in existing communities. The
problem is not many existing homes are
really visitable ones – barrier-free, 0-step
with grab bars, extra light, roll-in showers, properly selected furniture – places
that are safe to age-in-place.
Multi-generational living
That’s why Matthew Maxsom and his
group, Phoebe Services, stepped up. “We
bought our first bungalow in Nepean and
transformed it into a ‘multi-generational’
living space – elders can live on the main
level with younger folks living in their
own lower-level apartment with separate
entrance.”
Phoebe Services model no 1
The idea is not new. NBC aired a sitcom
in the 1980s called the “Golden Girls”. The
show featured four ladies sharing a house
in Miami. The series finale aired in May
1992 when more than 27 million viewers saw one of the leading ladies exit saying, “You’ll always be my sisters, always.”
Another member of the Phoebe Services
Advertorial
team, Patrick Trahan says, “In addition to
being a fun, shared home, residents get a
backyard, private room, storage space –
utilities, large screen TV and Netflix are
also included. We have an excursion service, event coordinator, meal plan, plus
nursing staff who are on-call 24/7.”
Phoebe Services live together
Co-living dates back to Denmark in 1964.
They defined co-housing as a way to create a home environment that inspires
and empowers its residents to be active
creators and participants in the world
around them.
Phoebe Services never worry
“Phoebe Services takes care of everything
– house cleaning, snow removal, grass
cutting, maintenance, insurance – you
name it, we do it. We even have students
who will come in and teach residents –
that keeps them active, sharp and part
of the greater community at large. Our
home is centrally located and we are
about 1/3 less expensive than traditional
retirement residences,” Mr Maxsom adds
proudly.
Only 3 rooms available. For more information and to take advantage of this limited opportunity, please contact Ms Marilynne Ball, Century 21 Explorer Realty Inc
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to St Andrew’s and Ottawa so we are still talking
about future direction, but I do believe that in the
future the growing churches are the ones that are
more missional, getting to know and understand the
culture in which they find themselves and serving
the needs they find there.
Y@H: For many who are not involved with
the church, they may not know that yours is not
simply just a Sunday job, but there are many
demands on your time just about every day of
the week. For instance, there is mid-week Communion, do you have to prioritize to fit everything
in, and how do you decide what is the most important?
KD: Careful planning! Prioritizing! And yet
there is only so much I can plan for. I have learned
to leave room in my calendar for whatever crisis or
unanticipated need is going to arise. Funerals and
hospital crises are always a first priority. Worship
as well. There’s no getting away from the fact that
Sunday is always coming! That said, I don’t work
in isolation and so most of what I do is done in collaboration. St Andrew’s has a lot of strong leaders
within the church, it’s a good team that works well
together.
Y@H: As a minister, you are called upon many
times to comfort those who are facing death-threatening illness, and even the death of loved ones. How
do you prepare yourself for these situations?
KD: Prayer. And then I go in listening and being
present.
My dad was a doctor, and when I was little he
sometimes took us on rounds so I grew up quite
comfortable in hospitals and have grown even more
so as I spend time in ministry. Some of the most holy
times in my ministry have been bedside. These are
sacred times, both for those who are ill and dying
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and for their families. It is one of
the strange privileges of ministry
to be there for those times.
Y@H: In preparing your Sunday sermon, how do you arrive at
your theme?
KD: The sermon texts and
greater themes are usually chosen well in advance and I usually
think of my sermons in terms of
series. Paying attention to what
is happening in the world and the
church and discerning how God
might be speaking to that is part
of finding the theme. I find it differs though week by week.
Y@H: When you first came to
St. Andrew’s were you prepared
for the diverse membership, and
the very importance of the church
in Ottawa’s history?
KD:It’s a big part of why I
came. One of the things I loved
about this church is the way it
has been part of Ottawa’s history. Always alive and present
to the community it is part of, the
church has grown alongside the
city and country and ministered
in a real and relevant way for
187 years now. When the church
first began it was largely home
to many Scottish immigrants
who were settling there as the
city began. Today it is home to
people from around the world.
187 years ago the minister was
always a man and almost always
a man with a scots accent. I love
it that today I share the pulpit
with another woman. I preach
three Sundays in four and Huda
Kandalaft who is our Christian
Development Director who was
born and raised in Syria preaches
the other Sunday.
As the first women to occupy
this pulpit, it is not just a privilege, it is fun and exciting to be
working together with her and the
rest of the congregation. I think
we are going to be bringing out
the best in each other as the years
go by. How awesome it is that
St Andrew’s is still as alive and
present to the world as it has been
through its history. A great place
to be and it is truly a privilege to
minister with this congregation.
Y@Hhealthyliving
Canada’s silent epidemic
By The Ottawa Heart Institute
Ever heard of heart failure? Is it a heart attack? Or
maybe a new way of referring to heart disease? Heart
failure is Canada’s most prevalent and most costly chronic
disease, with hospital care alone costing close to $10
billion annually. Every five minutes someone with heart
failure in Canada dies, and it is estimated that more than
600,000 Canadians currently suffer from it. Yet, health
professionals often fail to diagnose and treat it, and most
of us don’t even know it exists.
Heart failure occurs when the heart is damaged or
overworked so that it is not able to pump blood as well
as it should. It can result in the enlargement of the heart,
thickening of the ventricle walls, and fluid build-up in the
lungs and other parts of the body. Heart failure is often
the result of damage following a heart attack, but can also
be caused by conditions such as high blood pressure, congenital heart defects and diabetes. So far there is no cure.
“Heart failure is a silent epidemic. It is very important
that patients, physicians and the Canadian health system
all prepare to face this together,” says Dr. Peter Liu, Chief
Scientific Officer and Vice-President of Research at the
University of Ottawa Heart Institute.
Of those diagnosed with heart failure today, one in four
will die within the year. Annual deaths from heart failure
in Canada exceed those from breast, prostate and colon
cancer combined. As many as 20% of hospitalized heart
failure patients are re-admitted within three months, and
those returning home usually suffer poor quality of life and
can be a major burden on caregivers.
Initial symptoms can be quite subtle. People might get
more tired or short-winded, feelings often attributed to
aging or just being out of shape. But, in fact, these are precisely the symptoms associated with heart failure. Patients
are typically unaware that they are suffering from it until
very late in the disease process. Then, over a short period
ABCs of Fraud continued from page 10
In 2002, frauds and scams were initiated by phone,
by mail, and by personal contact. Frauds and scams
included skimming credit/debit cards, telemarketing
opportunities, Ponzi schemes, 1-900 phone numbers,
work-at-home deals, the Nigerian 419 scam, and foreign
lotteries, among others. These same opportunities exist
today. Indeed, while I was preparing this text, two offers
employing 2002 technology were reported locally. One
consisted of a phone call from a well-known hotel chain
offering special deals in return for personal and financial
information. The second report concerned a long-term
of time, fluid fills up in the lungs, patients feel
like they are drowning, and it is only by rushing
to the emergency department that the condition
gets diagnosed.
Heart failure is the only cardiovascular diagnosis that is continuing to rise in Canada today.
One of the factors is the aging population; the
other is that we are getting much better at treating other forms of heart disease. “It’s a paradox
– we are winning the cardiovascular disease
battle in many places, but losing poorly on the
heart failure front,” added Dr. Liu.
There have been a number of recent advances in the treatment of heart failure. These
include new medications that can decrease
the chance of death and hospitalization, and
devices such as specialized pacemakers that
can help patients with enlarged hearts. There
are also state-of-the-art systems for monitoring
patients and their care at home.
However, treatment remains challenging and
complex. Heart transplant and artificial hearts
are available to fewer than one in a thousand
patients with heart failure. And for those patients with heart failure and small stiff hearts,
there is currently no effective treatment.
“One of the biggest obstacles to successful
treatment remains the lack of patient and physician awareness,” said Dr. Lisa Mielniczuk, a
cardiologist and the Director of the Heart Failure
Program at the Ottawa Heart Institute. “Physicians need to recognize how common heart failure is and
diagnose it earlier, because unless a patient recognizes they
have the condition, the outcome will be very dismal.”
Changes in lifestyle such as weight loss and physical
activity can help alleviate symptoms and improve prognosis; in particular, fluid restrictions and a low-salt diet
are essential. The University of Ottawa Heart Institute is
developing improved practice guidelines for physicians,
identifying new ways to make early diagnosis easier, and
developing new treatments.
For more information about the University of Ottawa
Heart Institute visit www.ottawaheart.ca
financial advisor who was taking money from his clients,
seniors who trusted him. Sadly many others, primarily
centered around the internet, have been added to the
list of 2015. Again, while I was preparing this column,
I received an email, supposedly from Canada Revenue
Agency (CRA), wanting to transfer $529.21 to my
account. As we know CRA does not deal with taxpayers by email. Among other notable schemes are loans,
credit-fixers, and purchases that were paid for but never
received; the list goes on and on.
It seems here too that the old saying remains true, “Plus
ca change, c’est plus ca meme choses!” Good luck to
every one of you. Remember, you are your own first line
of defense as you attempt to avoid victimization. Please
start with the view, “If it sounds too good to be true it
probably is!”
Finally, The ABCs of Fraud committee is always
happy to arrange free presentations for groups interested in learning more about scams and frauds; just
call 613-564-5555 and leave a message. A Rotarian will
call back to get details and make arrangements. The
presenters are all volunteers, members of Rotary Clubs
in Ottawa, and whenever possible a police officer is
present to discuss current happenings and answer
questions.
Unsightly Nails?
Before
After
Because you have tried everything else!
Pierre Dupont, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine
Registered Chiropodist | Foot Specialist | 613.595.9700
youngatheartnewspaper.ca
May 2015 13
Check your spots
By Ottawa Public Health
Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in
Canada. Most cases are caused by overexposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun or tanning beds. There is
no such thing as a safe tan. A tan is actually a sign of skin
damage. Even one sunburn as a child increases the risk of
skin cancer later in life.
In 2014, an estimated 81,300 cases of skin cancer were
diagnosed in Canada. That’s more than breast, lung and
prostate cancers combined. Melanoma is the most serious
form of skin cancer and can spread to other parts of the
body.
Studies have shown that when skin cancer is detected
and treated early, the chances of successful treatment are
better. In fact, checking your skin regularly and receiving treatment in the early stages can lead to a 90 per cent
cure rate.
Most people are good at detecting melanoma on themselves or a family member. Look for a:
• change in shape, colour, size or surface of a mole or
birthmark;
• new growth – a nodule or patch that grows larger, with
a crust that is red or scaly;
• sore that does not heal;
• patch that bleeds, oozes, swells, itches or becomes red
and bumpy.
Ask someone to check those hard-to-see places on your
back, behind the neck, ears and legs. If you are still not
sure about what you should be looking for, or if you have
questions, ask your health care provider.
Everyone is at risk, but some people more than others.
The risk is higher for people who:
• are exposed to UV radiation from the sun or from artificial UV light such as tanning beds or sun lamps;
• have fair or freckled skin, blue eyes, and light-coloured
or reddish hair;
• burn rather than tan;
• have lots of moles;
• work, play or exercise in the sun for long periods of time;
• had several blistering sunburns as a child;
• have a personal or family history of skin cancer;
• have certain medical conditions;
• take medications that increase sensitivity to the sun’s rays.
This summer, stay protected while walking, gardening
and being active outside:
• Know your daily UV index forecast in your area; consult
your local radio and TV stations; check on-line for the
UV Index forecast in your area; when UV Index is three
or higher, protect yourself accordingly.
• Cover up – wear a hat with a wide brim to protect your
face, ears and neck; wear tightly woven, loose fitting,
full-length shirts and pants; wear sunglasses that provide
100% UVA and UVB protection and ensure they wrap
around your face. Long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays
can result in eye damage such as cataracts and skin cancer
around the eyes.
• Seek shade – limit your time in the sun between 11 am
and 4 pm; do outdoor activities under a tree or parasol,
or in the shade of a building.
• Use sunscreen – choose a sunscreen and lip balm with
a sun protection factor (SPF) of 30 or higher; choose a
broad-spectrum sunscreen that blocks UVA and UVB
rays; apply sunscreen generously 20 minutes before going out in the sun; re-apply sunscreen every two hours
and after swimming, drying off or sweating.
Enjoy the skin you’re in – no tan required.
June 1-7 is Sun Awareness Week. For more information
on sun safety, please visit www.ottawa.ca/en/health_safety/living/outdoor/sun_safety/index.html
For more information about how to protect yourself
from ultraviolet radiation, please visit www.ottawa.ca/
health or call 613-580-6744 (TTY: 613-580-9656).
Hypertension Canada urges Canadians to
“know your numbers”
National Survey reveals many
Canadians are unaware of
links between high blood
pressure and dementia and
other serious conditions
Long known as a risk factor for heart disease, stroke
and kidney disease, a recent national survey indicates
that two-thirds of Canadians are unaware that high blood
pressure, or hypertension, may also be linked to dementia.
Despite the long list of potential complications, the survey
also found that 49 per cent of Canadians say they are doing
nothing to control their blood pressure. Leading to World
Hypertension Day on May 17, Hypertension Canada encourages Canadians to take an easy first step and get their
blood pressure checked.
“Many Canadians tend not to realize that hypertension
has no symptoms, so that they are doing nothing about it is
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concerning, but not surprising,” says Dr. Ernesto Schiffrin,
president of Hypertension Canada. “It is called the ‘Silent
Killer’ for this reason. Even if you have hypertension, you
generally feel well, so blood pressure measurement is essential for detection.”
High blood pressure is one of several conditions known
to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, that also
increase the risk of developing vascular dementia. “With
hypertension, the pressure in your blood vessels remains
elevated, causing damage over time throughout your vascular system,” Dr. Schiffrin explains. “High blood pressure
is a risk factor for many diseases, and it is controllable.”
A top risk factor for death and lost years of healthy life,
over 90% of Canadians will develop hypertension in their
lifetimes. Hypertension affects 7.5 million Canadians and
of those, 17% don’t even know they have it, while 35% do
not have their blood pressure under control.
Both prevention and control strategies include getting
enough exercise and ensuring a diet rich in vegetables
and low in sodium. With such motivation, what’s behind
the lack of action? “Respondents cited a number of barriers, like finding time for exercise, eating a healthy diet
with limited time to cook and not knowing enough about
hypertension,” says Angelique Berg, CEO. “The best first
step is blood pressure measurement.”
Blood pressure kiosks are widely available in pharmacies across the country, and are proving in studies to be
more accurate than measurements taken in physician offices. Hypertension Canada’s 2015 recommendations for
the prevention and treatment of hypertension now include
an out-of-office blood pressure reading to establish a firm
diagnosis.
“All Canadians should check their blood pressure annually, and more often if they have hypertension,” says Dr.
Schiffrin. “World Hypertension Day serves as a reminder
to check your blood pressure and is an easy first step in
disease prevention.”
Hypertension Canada is the nation’s publisher of the
clinical recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis
and treatment of hypertension. A registered charity, Hypertension Canada is solely dedicated to the prevention and
control of hypertension and its complications. For more
information, please visit www.hypertension.ca/whd2015.
Because You Have Tried Everything!
Pierre Dupont, Doctor of Podiatric Medicine | Registered Chiropodist | Foot Specialist
ottawafootpractice.com
613-595-9700
youngatheartnewspaper.ca
May 2015 15
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