November 22, 2024 Newsletter

A Message from Councillor King

Dear Residents:

City Council began its deliberations on the City budget this week.

On Tuesday, City’s Environment and Climate Change Committee approved its portion of Draft Budget 2025, including key investments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and build climate resiliency. This budget also supports core services that residents rely on every day, such as water services and waste collection.

The City would also invest in growing Ottawa’s tree canopy. This includes two new programs. A new Private Land Tree-Planting Program would distribute trees across the city and provide full-service tree planting in priority areas, free of charge. This program would increase tree planting while enhancing public education and awareness of urban forest stewardship. The City would also invest $500,000 to initiate new proactive tree replacements in the right of way. Staff continue to identify and target priority areas for tree planting across Ottawa, ensuring more equitable access to the health, economic and environmental benefits of urban forests while planting trees where they are needed most.

The City would also commit $6 million annually to implement the Climate Change Master Plan, supporting efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and enhance climate resiliency.  A total of $347 million is allocated to initiatives reducing GHG emissions and over $22 million is allocated to enhance Ottawa’s climate resilience.

Investments that will strengthen Ottawa’s resilience to climate impacts include:

• $14 million for tree and forest maintenance and $1.9 million for tree planting
• $2.8 million in energy-management investments
• $2 million for natural-area acquisitions, including funds to secure and conserve important greenspaces and environmental lands

The draft budget commits $361 million in capital investments towards the City’s drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure, including:

• $224.6 million investment in wastewater for growth and asset renewal, including $157 million in projects at the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre
• $85.6 million to ensure a continued supply of quality drinking water, including renewal of water purification plants
• $33.8 million for stormwater services
• $17 million for integrated water and sewer projects

The City continues to invest in sustainable waste management by adding $37.1 million in investments, including:

• $19 million for capital construction at the Trail Waste Facility landfill
• $2.3 million for Solid Waste Master Plan initiatives
• $1.5 million for continued enhanced waste-diversion efforts, including at City parks

On Wednesday, the Planning and Housing Committee approved its portion of Draft Budget 2025, which includes $88.2 million in operating funding and $34.4 million in capital funding.

The City will invest the bulk of that capital, $22.9 million, to develop more affordable and supportive housing for residents in greatest need. With additional funding from recent enhancements to the Vacant Unit Tax program, the City’s capital investment in new affordable and supportive housing for 2025 has been adjusted to $22.9 million from an initial investment of $18.9 million.

The aim is to grow that annual investment each year, resulting in anticipated investments from $138.3 million to potentially up to $162.7 million over the next six years. The City’s contribution to housing capital is intended to leverage federal and provincial investments as well, resulting in the creation of at least 500 new supportive and affordable housing units per year.

Other capital investments approved today include $3 million to fund an Official Plan update that will start in 2025, $7.5 million to purchase and implement new Land Management Solution software, and $900,000 to complete the new Zoning By-law for Ottawa.

On Thursday, the  City’s Emergency Preparedness and Protective Services Committee approved its portion of Draft Budget 2025. The City’s emergency and protective services would have a net operating budget of $272.5 million in 2025 and capital investments totaling $17.9 million.

The City continues to renew and maintain its emergency response facilities, equipment and technology, and the budget includes $2.4 million to hire 23 new paramedics and $600,000 to procure two new vehicles to help address rising response volumes. An additional $400,000 is earmarked to hire four new paramedic support staff as well. The City would invest $3.4 million to renew and replace emergency medical equipment, and the budget commits $2.6 million to upgrade 7,000 radios used by first responders, ensuring reliable communications service.

For Ottawa Fire Services, the draft budget provides $2.3 million to hire 22 new firefighters to address population growth in Stittsville and Richmond, and to convert Station 81 from a fully volunteer station to a composite station. An additional $180,000 would be used to make permanent one dedicated employee to better support the mental health needs of Ottawa Fire Services staff. The City would invest $750,000 to renew and replace specialty tools and equipment, which includes the transition from gas-powered to battery-powered options.

The City would invest $1.3 million for 10 new By-law and Regulatory Service staff and eight new by-law vehicles to improve response times, support business licensing and enforce property standards. The budget includes additional investments of $528,000 to renew and replace communication, technology and safety equipment, as well as $115,000 in operating costs and $475,000 in capital costs toward the purchase of new hybrid or electric vehicles and equipment that will support increased service requests.

Next week, Transit Commission will consider its capital and operational budgets.  I share resident concerns about exponential increases to monthly transit passes for university students and seniors and the potential elimination of discounted youth transit fares as proposed in the draft budget presented by City staff.  I will continue to work with my Council colleagues in a collaborative manner to revise the recommendations made by City staff, in an effort to protect affordability for all residents, especially students and seniors.

Your Councillor in the Community

Happy to have attended the “Rally for Refugees” last weekend with hundreds of welcoming community members, as well as many Council colleagues, in support of newcomers to Ottawa!

As Deputy Mayor, I was happy to offer opening remarks at the Municipal Engineers Association Annual Conference held in Ottawa this week. It was also great to see Erin O’Neil, a senior infrastructure engineer at the City, be recognized with a prestigious industry award!

   

Thank you to Overbrook residents for attending the City's Coventry Road Planning and Environmental Assessment Study open house on Nov. 19. For additional information, please contact Project Manager [email protected] or visit the project webpage at ottawa.ca.

 

Thank you to Manor Park residents for attending the City's open house on Nov. 20 to learn more about a proposed integrated renewal project for Jeffrey Avenue, Braemar Street, Kilbarry Crescent, Arundel Avenue, Farnham Crescent and Flinter Street. More information about the project is available at ottawa.ca/ArundelAvenue.

 

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Rideau-Rockcliffe News, Events and Engagement Opportunities 

Ottawa Family Cinema presents Transformers One in 3D - Nov. 23

Join the Ottawa Family Cinema tomorrow November 23 at 2 pm for Transformers One in 3D! The untold origin story of Optimus Prime and Megatron, better known as sworn enemies, but who once were friends bonded like brothers who changed the fate of Cybertron forever. Tickets available at www.familycinema.ca or at the door! 

Programs at St. Laurent Library Branch - Nov. 23, 25, 27 and 28

Free Movie Events in English

• Cruella on Nov. 23 at 11 am
• Casino Royal on Nov. 27 at 6 pm

Free Movie Events in French: Papa ou maman - Nov. 23 at 2 pm
P.D. Day Lego Block Party - Nov. 25 at 2 pm

English Book Club featuring The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt - Nov. 28, 10 am to 12 pm 

Vanier Artisans Christmas Craft Sale - Nov. 24

 

Support Vanier's talented artisans by doing some of your Christmas shopping at the Vanier Artisans Christmas Craft Sale on Nov. 24, from 10 am to 4 pm, at the Vanier Community Service Centre, 270 Marier Avenue. For details, please visit facebook.com/acvanierca.

Free Parenting in Ottawa Drop-ins - November 24 and 26

Ottawa Public Health hosts free parenting drop-ins at locations across Ottawa, including at the Vanier Community Services Centre, 270 Marier Avenue on Nov. 26 from 1:30 to 3:30 pm, and at the St. Laurent Complex, 525 Cote Street, on Nov. from 10 am to 12:30 pm. Access free in-person support by a public health nurse for infant feeding, growth and development, perinatal mental health. This program is available to expectant parents, as well as parents and guardians of children from birth to six years of age. No appointment is required. Simply drop-in during the clinic hours. For details, please visit parentinginottawa.ca.

 

Donald Street at Vanier Parkway cycling safety improvements - Open House - Nov. 25

The Road Safety Action Plan has the objective of improving safety on Ottawa’s roads. As part of the 2022 RSAP, funds were allocated for design improvements to cycling safety at one intersection. A screening process was undertaken to select the preferred location. The screening process focused on the intersections identified in the Cycling Safety Review of High-Volume intersections. The intersection of Donald Street at Vanier Parkway was selected as the preferred location for the funding. This intersection has received an increasing volume of cyclists and pedestrians since the Adàwe Crossing Bridge was completed in December 2015. The intersection is 500 metres from the Adàwe Bridge and Rideau River Eastern Pathway. It is a signalized intersection. The overall purpose of this project is to undertake a preliminary and detail design leading to a construction project. Included in the scope is a protected intersection at Donald Street and Vanier Parkway. Also included is a multi-use pathway between Vanier Parkway and Grant-Toole Way. For details, please visit ottawa.ca.

City staff will host a public information session and open house on Monday, Nov. 25 from 6:30 to 8:30 pm in the Main Room at the Overbrook Community Centre, 33 Quill Street. City staff will be presenting the latest design drawings related to the Donald at Vanier Cycling Safety Improvements project. Staff will be present to answer questions and receive comments. There will not be a formal presentation at this open house. Please attend at your leisure. In addition to the above meeting, residents can also participate through viewing and commenting on the online documents to be posted here after the event. Your input is an important part of the consultation process. Your feedback can be submitted to Project Manager, Bin Wang, via the online form, by email at [email protected] or by calling 613-580-2424, ext. 27595 by December 6, 2024.

 

Free community dental screenings - November 27 & 28

Ottawa Public Health hosts free community dental screenings at Neighbourhood Health & Wellness Hubs across Ottawa. In Rideau-Rockcliffe Ward, upcoming dental screening clinics are scheduled to take place at the African, Caribbean & Black Wellness Resource Centre at 610 Donald Street on Nov. 27 from 1 to 4:30 pm and at the Rideau Community Hub, 815 St. Laurent Boulevard, on Nov. 28 from 10 am to 12:30 pm and 1:30 to 4 pm. All ages welcome. No appointment needed. Available on a first come, first served basis. For details, please visit ottawapublichealth.ca.

 

Rideau Winter Trail Open House - Nov. 28

Interested in learning more about the Rideau Winter Trail and their plans for the 2024/2025 season? Come join the board members and volunteers during the open house of the RWT at The Bridge Public House, 1 Donald Street, on Thursday, November 28 at 7.30 pm. Please RSVP to [email protected]. For details, please visit Facebook.

 

Community Coffee Day -  Nov. 29

The Rideau-Rockcliffe Community Resource Centre and Incubator13 co-host Community Coffee Days. The next coffee day is Nov. 29, from 2 to 3 pm. Drop by Room 124 at The Rideau Community Hub, 815 St. Laurent Boulevard. 

 

Festive Breakfast - Nov. 30

Join me, Councillor Rawlson King, and Ottawa-Vanier MPP Lucille Collard for a free Festive Breakfast featuring pancakes and refreshments on Nov. 30, from 11 am to 1 pm, at Heartwood house, 404 McArthur Avenue. Click here for details

 

Holiday Lights Gathering in New Edinburgh - Nov. 30

Warm up for the holiday season with your neighbours at the New Edinburgh Park Fieldhouse, 203 Stanley Ave. The Crichton Community Council will be welcoming the community at the annual Holiday Lights Gathering on Saturday, November 30 from 4 to 7 pm. Listen to festive music performances by the Christchurch Cathedral Choirs and the New Edinburgh Choir. Hang out by the cozy outdoor fire. Make an ornament for your tree. Ride the horse-drawn wagon to view the Holiday lights. Warm your soul with some hot chocolate or mulled wine for sale. A white bearded man in a red suit all ready to hear gift requests will arrive by horse drawn wagon at 5:00 pm. A picture-taking elf with a tripod for your camera will be on hand. In the spirit of giving, bring finger foods to share with neighbours and non-perishable food items for those who are less fortunate. For details, please visit Facebook.

Khayrhaye Gala - Dec. 1

Join the Khayrhaye Somali Cultural Centre for a day celebrating the cultural heritage of the Somali community. The Gala Fundraiser will showcase the beauty of Somali traditions, cultural music and a documentary raising funds for Khayrhaye. The event takes place Dec. 1 from 3 to 6 pm at The Rideau Community Hub at 815 St. Laurent Boulevard. For details and tickets, please visit Eventbrite.

 

Rockcliffe Park Speakers' Night - Dec. 4

The Rockcliffe Park Residents Association features Andrew Cohen, journalist and author of After the Election: Whither America? during a Speakers Night event on Dec. 4 at 8 pm at the Rockcliffe Park Community Hall, 380 Springfield Road. Andrew Cohen, award-winning columnist, former Washington correspondent and best-selling author, will share his views on the implications of this year’s epic election in the United States. For details, please visit rockcliffepark.ca.

 

Tickets on Sale Now for the 19th Annual Snowflake Breakfast - Dec. 6

The annual Snowflake Breakfast, which generates funds in support of the Partage Vanier Food Bank, takes place Dec. 6 from 7 to 10 am at Centre Pauline Charron, 164 Jeanne Mance Street. Tickets are now on sale. For tickets, to donate or for more information, please visit www.snowflakebreakfast.com/.

 

Creating Christmas Magic - Dec. 8

The Vanier Museopark, in partnership with the Conseil des écoles catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE) and DeSerres, invites you to take part in its “CREATING CHRISTMAS MAGIC” event and spread the joy!

• When: Sunday, December 8, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Where: Richelieu-Vanier Community Centre and Vanier Sugar Shack (300 des Pères-Blancs Ave.)
• Admission: donation of any kind (toys, gift cards, money)

Kids and adults alike will enjoy our wrapping and crafting stations, listen to festive Holiday music and indulge in a delicious coffee and hot chocolate from Starbucks. Kids will also be able to take a picture with Santa at the Vanier Sugar Shack, which will be transformed into a giant gingerbread house for the event. For details, please visit museoparc.ca/activities-and-events/christmas-magic

 

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City of Ottawa News, Events, Meetings and Engagement Opportunities 

The City Prepares for Winter: Inside the Operations That Keep Us Moving

As temperatures drop and the days grow shorter, the City springs into action to get ready for winter, ensuring that our roads and sidewalks are clear and communities are safe throughout the season. Please visit ottawa.ca to learn more about Winter Weather Parking Bans, Significant Weather Events, shovel safety. While waving hello to the City's snowplow crews, make sure to keep an eye out for the 24 newly named snowplows across the city and, when you see one, take a picture and tag the City using the hashtag #OttCityNameThePlow! 

 

OC Transpo Bus and O-Train Winter Readiness

Bus service winter readiness activities: Keeping our customers and buses safely moving throughout the winter is our utmost priority, which is why proactive measures are taken to ensure reliable and responsive bus service during winter weather events. When significant winter weather is forecast, many articulated buses will be replaced by 40-foot buses, if available, as they typically perform better in poorer road conditions. On weekdays when 31 cm or more of snow is forecast, or when other severe winter weather conditions are expected, a Severe Storm Schedule for buses will be implemented.

O-Train Line 1 winter readiness activities:  Based on lessons learned and successes from previous winters, OC Transpo has developed a number of procedures for preparing our light rail system for severe winter weather.

For details, please visit octranspo.com.

 

TransitNext submits Notice of Substantial Completion - Lines 2 & 4

Since completing Trial Running on October 27, TransitNext and the City’s focus has been on working collaboratively to finalize all necessary activities required to achieve Substantial Completion. Based on the progress made, TransitNext submitted the Substantial Completion Notice to the City on November 14. For more information, please visit octranspo.com.

 

Sparkle & Spice Black Holiday Market - Nov. 23

Everyone is welcome to the second annual Sparkle & Spice Holiday Night Market on November 23! Kick off the holiday season with Afrotechture and Baccanalle - eat, shop and vibe at the Oakwood Design Centre in Orleans - we will bring African-Black-Caribbean culture, flavour, shopping and style together for this special holiday event!

EVENT DETAILS

Date: November 23

Time: 4 to 8 pm

Location: 865 Taylor Creek Dr. (Oakwood Design Centre)

Get tickets: Eventbrite

GIVING BACK: Help us support the Black Canadian Scholarship Fund - we are collecting donations of gently used Black-authored books for resale - majority of proceeds go to the Black Canadian Scholarship Fund. Our books are also available for sale at www.afrotechture.com and onsite at Sparkle & Spice!

Ottawa Humane Society Pet Pics with Santa - Nov. 23 to Dec. 22

The holiday season is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than with a magical Santa Pet Pics session? Gather your furry friends, bring your festive spirit and capture some joyful memories with Santa Paws! From wagging tails to festive purrs, this is your chance to create a one-of-a-kind holiday experience with your beloved pets. Imagine the joy on your holiday cards, featuring your pets posing alongside Santa himself! 

Dates: Nov. 23 to Dec. 22, 2024 – various days of the week

Locations: Ottawa Humane Society, 245 Hunt Club West, and Ren’s Pets stores in Barrhaven, Orleans, Baseline and Kanata

Price: $25 for pre-registered sessions, $30 for walk-ins

For details and to book your photo session, please visit this link.

BEING Studio Snow Day Shop Event - Nov. 24

BEING Studio is a non-profit arts organization that offers studio space and art programs for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Everyone is invited to their annual Snow Day Shop to celebrate the amazing talent and artworks made by artists at the studio. Come join us in support of disability arts in Ottawa! The Snow Day Shop takes place Nov. 24 from 10 am to 3 pm at the Bronson Centre, located at 211 Bronson Avenue, in Room 304. For details, please visit Eventbrite.

 

Para Transpo Talk: Nov. 24, 25 and 27

You’re invited to Para Transpo Talk on November 24, 25 and 27. Para Transpo Talk is a series of customer engagement events that are open to all Para Transpo customers, their families, companions and support persons. All are welcome, no matter how often you take Para Transpo. There’s no need to register in advance, just drop in. Customer feedback helps make service better. Customers who join a Para Transpo Talk event will have the opportunity to hear updates on Para Transpo service, speak directly to OC Transpo staff, ask questions, and give feedback. The next opportunity will take place at the following locations: The events will take place indoors and are in-person.

Sunday, November 24: 10 am to 4 pm, Billings Bridge Mall (second floor, near the entrance to Billings Bridge Station)

Monday, November 25: 10 am to 3 pm, Mary Pitt Centre, 100 Constellation Crescent (in the hallway near the Tim Horton’s)

Wednesday, November 27: 10 am to 3 pm, Bob MacQuarrie Recreation Complex, 1490 Youville Drive (near the administration office)

Staff will be set up with laptops to help customers register for My Para Transpo, an online tool for booking, cancelling and tracking trips without needing to call. If you can’t make it out to one of the sessions in November there will be plenty of additional chances every couple of months. The next session will be a virtual event in January. For questions about Para Transpo Talk, email [email protected] or call 613-560-5000. For general Para Transpo information, call 613-560-5000 or text 57272. 

 

Help end against gender-based violence: Bystander Intervention Training - Nov. 26 and 27

The 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is a global campaign that works to raise awareness and take action to stop violence against women and girls. Research shows that one in three people will experience some form of gender-based violence (GBV) in their lifetime, and sadly, these numbers continue to rise. The City of Ottawa is dedicated to creating a safer community for everyone by working towards gender equality and preventing GBV. This effort is part of the Community Safety and Well-Being Plan and the Women and Gender Equity Strategy, both of which aim to address safety concerns and support women and marginalized genders. It's important that everyone knows how to recognize and respond to harassment and other forms of GBV, while also staying safe themselves. To help with this, the City is offering Bystander Intervention Training. This online session will teach you how to safely step in and intervene if you witness harassment or GBV. The session will be led by Julie Lalonde, an award-winning activist and survivor of gender-based violence.

Training Dates: Register for the session that best fits your schedule and preferred language:

In English: Tuesday, November 26, from 11:00 AM to noon Register for the English session.

In French: Wednesday, November 27, from 2:30 PM to 3:30 PM Register for the French session.

Ottawa Youth Council Open House - Nov. 28

If you're between 15-24 and want to make a difference in building Ottawa’s future, don’t miss the opportunity to discover the Ottawa Youth Council. Meet inspiring youth leaders, engage in actionable change, and connect with community engagements and organizations! The Open House is scheduled for Nov. 28 from 6 to 9 pm at 360 Albert Street. Admission is free. For details, please visit Eventbrite.

Heritage Ottawa Workshop - Nov. 28 

Do you have mature trees and established gardens you want to safeguard from extreme weather events? HERITAGE OTTAWA WILL HELP YOU DO THE GROUNDWORK!

WHEN: November 28 | 7:00 to 9:00 pm | VIA ZOOM
COST: $50 

Extreme weather events are a climate change reality that we will all be facing with increasing regularity. Find out what you can do yourself to mitigate damage, and when professional advice is needed to understand and prepare your property. Join City of Ottawa Climate Change and Resiliency Services expert Connor Renouf and arborist Ian Laidlaw for this 2-hour online workshop that will cover a range of topics related to how weather impacts the outside of your home, including:

• Design and management of rainwater flow 
• What rain gardens and permeable pavements are all about
• Prudent care of trees and shrubs using prep & support systems

Participants are encouraged to bring specific questions pertaining to issues they may be experiencing in their own yards and gardens. RESERVE YOUR SPOT TODAY by CLICKING HERE.

 

E-scooters End of Season Survey - Until Nov. 30

The City of Ottawa is seeking public feedback on the Shared Electric Kick Scooter Pilot, following its fifth season. The data collected will be valuable for comparing with previous seasons and will be used to help make recommendations for any potential future season. We invite you to fill out this survey about your experiences with e-scooters, including but not limited to, mis-parking, riding on sidewalks, and sound emission. There is also an opportunity at the end of the survey to provide more general feedback and your personal experience with e-scooters. This survey closes November 30, 2024 and is open to everyone, whether they have used the shared e-scooters or not. Please feel encouraged to share this information through your networks. Any other questions, comments and thoughts can be sent to [email protected].

 

Ujamaa Market Day - Nov. 30

Jaku Konbit, a registered non-profit community-based organization dedicated to advancing inclusivity and promoting involvement from individuals of diverse ethnic backgrounds, hosts a Ujamaa Market Day at Tom Brown Arena, 141 Bayview Road, on Nov. 30 from 10 am 6 pm. More than 50 African and Caribbean vendors will be participating. For details, please visit jakukonbit.com.

 

Options Housing Fundraiser - Dec. 1

Enjoy a hilarious performance of On the Farce Day of Christmas to help raise funds in support of Options Housing. The holiday comedy will be performed at the Ottawa Little Theatre on Dec. 1 at 2 pm at 400 King Edward Avenue. For details, please visit canadahelps.org.

 

Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant - Deadline for funding applications: Dec. 2

The Ontario Anti-Hate Security and Prevention Grant will provide a one-time grant of up to $10,000 for eligible faith-based, cultural, 2SLGBTQQIA+, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous organizations and communities. Grant funding will help prevent and/or respond to hate-motivated incidents to ensure community spaces remain safe and secure. Funds can be used towards implementing or enhancing eligible protection measures incurred between October 31, 2024, and October 1, 2025. Organizations that received funding for the grant in previous years are encouraged to apply again for 2024-25. The application deadline is Dec. 2. For details and to apply, please visit ontario.ca.

 

Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities - Dec. 3

Join the City of Ottawa on Tuesday, December 3 from 8:30 to 9 am at City Hall to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities with the raising of the Rights of Persons with Disabilities flag, for the first time in Ottawa. Please register for the ceremony by Monday, December 2 at 4 pm. For details, please visit ottawa.ca.

Last chance to have your say on special event regulations - Dec. 6

We need your input as we wrap up our review of the by-laws regulating special events on City streets and private and public property. Participate in the online survey to have your say. The survey closes Dec. 6. For details, please visit ottawa.ca.

Mayor's Christmas Celebration - Dec. 7

Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will host the Mayor’s 22nd Annual Christmas Celebration at Ottawa City Hall in support of the Ottawa Food Bank Dec. 7 from 3 to 6 pm at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West. Admission is by donation to the Ottawa Food Bank. Celebrate the festive season in the fresh outdoors and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus who will arrive from the North Pole and be housed in their very own outdoor cabin. Roast marshmallows around a campfire, enjoy hot chocolate, taffy on snow, horse-drawn wagon rides. Bring your skates! The Rink of Dreams opens (weather permitting) for the skating season on Saturday, December 7. Don’t miss the Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Marion Dewar Plaza at 5 pm. You can indulge in delicious BeaverTails for only $2, with all proceeds raised going directly to the Ottawa Food Bank! Purchase your Christmas tree, wreath or potted tree at the event, with $5 from the sale of each item donated to the Ottawa Food Bank. The fun continues inside with live entertainment in Jean Pigott Place. Full details can be found on the event webpage.