On June 6, 1944, Canadians stormed Juno Beach and helped turn the tide of history.
They came ashore through fire, surf, steel, and chaos. They carried the maple leaf into Normandy not because victory was guaranteed, but because freedom demanded everything they had to give.
At Juno, Canada was represented by some of the finest regiments our country has ever produced: The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, still serving today under the same proud name; The Regina Rifle Regiment, carried forward today by The Royal Regina Rifles; The Canadian Scottish Regiment, today The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s); The Queen’s Own Rifles…
They came ashore through fire, surf, steel, and chaos. They carried the maple leaf into Normandy not because victory was guaranteed, but because freedom demanded everything they had to give.
At Juno, Canada was represented by some of the finest regiments our country has ever produced: The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, still serving today under the same proud name; The Regina Rifle Regiment, carried forward today by The Royal Regina Rifles; The Canadian Scottish Regiment, today The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary’s); The Queen’s Own Rifles…
Check out my latest newsletter!
https://mailchi.mp/f18a1a266047/newsletterjune5
In this edition, you will find:
✅ Message from Matt
✅ Your questions answered: growth & development
✅ OPH update on water safety
✅ Matt in the community
✅ South Fallingbrook After School Program
✅ Cumberland Farmer’s Market
✅ Firefighter Day
✅ Black Walnut Bakery – Cumberland Block Party
✅ Kidical Mass Orléans
Il est aussi disponible en français: https://mailchi.mp/3e2059e49a40/5juin
Le bulletin inclus:
✅ Message de Matt
✅ Vos questions, nos réponses : croissance et aménagement
✅ Mise à jour de Santé publique Ottawa sur la sécurité aquatique
✅ Matt dans le communauté
✅…
https://mailchi.mp/f18a1a266047/newsletterjune5
In this edition, you will find:
✅ Message from Matt
✅ Your questions answered: growth & development
✅ OPH update on water safety
✅ Matt in the community
✅ South Fallingbrook After School Program
✅ Cumberland Farmer’s Market
✅ Firefighter Day
✅ Black Walnut Bakery – Cumberland Block Party
✅ Kidical Mass Orléans
Il est aussi disponible en français: https://mailchi.mp/3e2059e49a40/5juin
Le bulletin inclus:
✅ Message de Matt
✅ Vos questions, nos réponses : croissance et aménagement
✅ Mise à jour de Santé publique Ottawa sur la sécurité aquatique
✅ Matt dans le communauté
✅…
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Throughout June, Ottawa Fire Services – Service des incendies d’Ottawa will be visiting neighbourhoods across the city as part of its annual Wake Up! program.
Every Sunday in June, firefighters will be out between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. offering to:
✅ Check and test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
✅ Share fire safety information
✅ Discuss home escape planning
If no one is home, firefighters will leave behind a door hanger with fire safety tips.
While residents are not required to provide access to their homes, these visits are a great opportunity to ensure your alarms are working properly…
Every Sunday in June, firefighters will be out between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. offering to:
✅ Check and test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
✅ Share fire safety information
✅ Discuss home escape planning
If no one is home, firefighters will leave behind a door hanger with fire safety tips.
While residents are not required to provide access to their homes, these visits are a great opportunity to ensure your alarms are working properly…
Today, I was glad to join the celebration of the fifth anniversary of the Aline-Chrétien Health Hub in Orléans.
Over the past five years, the Hub has continued to grow into exactly what our community hoped it would become: a place where residents can access health, social, mental health, wellness, seniors, youth, and family services closer to home.
What makes the Hub special is not only the building itself, but the partnerships inside it. Montfort, CHEO, the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre, the Youth Services Bureau, Bruyère, Ottawa Public Health, ParaMed, Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa, Home and Community Care…
Over the past five years, the Hub has continued to grow into exactly what our community hoped it would become: a place where residents can access health, social, mental health, wellness, seniors, youth, and family services closer to home.
What makes the Hub special is not only the building itself, but the partnerships inside it. Montfort, CHEO, the Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre, the Youth Services Bureau, Bruyère, Ottawa Public Health, ParaMed, Geriatric Psychiatry Community Services of Ottawa, Home and Community Care…
Looking for after-school care for the upcoming school year? 📚🎨⚽
Registration is now open for the City of Ottawa’s 2026–2027 After-School Program at the South Fallingbrook Community Centre!
Designed for children attending schools in Ward 1 and Ward 19, this program provides a safe, engaging, and active environment where participants can learn, play, make friends, and take part in a variety of supervised activities led by City of Ottawa recreation staff. Flexible registration options available, including daily and weekly registration to meet your family’s needs.
📍 South Fallingbrook Community Centre – 998 Valin Street
💻 Register online through the City’s…
Registration is now open for the City of Ottawa’s 2026–2027 After-School Program at the South Fallingbrook Community Centre!
Designed for children attending schools in Ward 1 and Ward 19, this program provides a safe, engaging, and active environment where participants can learn, play, make friends, and take part in a variety of supervised activities led by City of Ottawa recreation staff. Flexible registration options available, including daily and weekly registration to meet your family’s needs.
📍 South Fallingbrook Community Centre – 998 Valin Street
💻 Register online through the City’s…
This weekend is shaping up to be one of the busiest and most exciting of the year in Cumberland! 🎉
Whether you’re looking for family fun, local food, history, community events, or a great bargain, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Cumberland Community Garage Sale
📅 Saturday, June 6 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
🏠 Cumberland comes alive for a community-wide garage sale, with homes across the village opening up, treasures waiting to be found, and a full day to explore.
📍Thinking of hosting a sale? There’s still time to be included on the official map: https://forms.gle/XRcfb2UE3eMc2RMB9
ℹ️ More…
Whether you’re looking for family fun, local food, history, community events, or a great bargain, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Cumberland Community Garage Sale
📅 Saturday, June 6 | 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
🏠 Cumberland comes alive for a community-wide garage sale, with homes across the village opening up, treasures waiting to be found, and a full day to explore.
📍Thinking of hosting a sale? There’s still time to be included on the official map: https://forms.gle/XRcfb2UE3eMc2RMB9
ℹ️ More…
This evening was a powerful reminder that service does not end when the uniform comes off.
I was proud to join partners, volunteers, sponsors, and community leaders for a reception in support of the Ottawa Veterans Task Force, an initiative that has become very close to my heart.
As a veteran, I know that the transition from military service to civilian life is not always simple. For many veterans and military families, the challenges do not end at the base gate. They can show up in housing, healthcare, employment, mental health, family life, and in the quiet moments when people…
I was proud to join partners, volunteers, sponsors, and community leaders for a reception in support of the Ottawa Veterans Task Force, an initiative that has become very close to my heart.
As a veteran, I know that the transition from military service to civilian life is not always simple. For many veterans and military families, the challenges do not end at the base gate. They can show up in housing, healthcare, employment, mental health, family life, and in the quiet moments when people…
Today, I’m proud to wear red in recognition of Red Shirt Day and to support Canadians living with disabilities.
One of the things I value most about our community is that it is made stronger by people of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. Red Shirt Day is an opportunity to reflect on the barriers that still exist and the work we can all do to create a more accessible and inclusive city.
Whether it’s improving our public spaces, strengthening accessibility in City services, or simply fostering a culture of understanding and respect, building an inclusive community requires all of us…
One of the things I value most about our community is that it is made stronger by people of all abilities, backgrounds, and experiences. Red Shirt Day is an opportunity to reflect on the barriers that still exist and the work we can all do to create a more accessible and inclusive city.
Whether it’s improving our public spaces, strengthening accessibility in City services, or simply fostering a culture of understanding and respect, building an inclusive community requires all of us…
Event reminder🧘♀️❗️
Yoga 4 Food Security is an outdoor community yoga class in support of Foodeliver and families facing food insecurity across Canada.
Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or make a donation in support of this important cause.
📍 Décarie Park, Orléans
📅 June 7, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
🧘 All skill levels are welcome!
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Rappel d’événement 🧘♀️❗️
Yoga 4 Food Security est un cours de yoga communautaire en plein air au profit de Foodeliver et des familles confrontées à l’insécurité alimentaire partout au Canada.
Les participants sont encouragés à apporter un…
Yoga 4 Food Security is an outdoor community yoga class in support of Foodeliver and families facing food insecurity across Canada.
Participants are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item or make a donation in support of this important cause.
📍 Décarie Park, Orléans
📅 June 7, 2026
⏰ 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.
🧘 All skill levels are welcome!
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Rappel d’événement 🧘♀️❗️
Yoga 4 Food Security est un cours de yoga communautaire en plein air au profit de Foodeliver et des familles confrontées à l’insécurité alimentaire partout au Canada.
Les participants sont encouragés à apporter un…
🎉 Le Carrefour santé Aline-Chrétien Health Hub célèbre ses 5 ans!
Depuis cinq ans, le Carrefour santé Aline-Chrétien rassemble sous un même toit des services de santé, des services sociaux et des ressources communautaires, permettant aux résidents d’Orléans et de l’est d’Ottawa d’avoir accès à des soins et à un soutien bilingues de grande qualité.
Joignez-vous aux célébrations de cet anniversaire et découvrez les nombreux organismes et professionnels qui font du Carrefour une ressource si importante pour notre communauté.
📅 Jeudi 4 juin 2026
🕒 De 15 h à 19 h
📍 Carrefour santé Aline-Chrétien
2225, chemin Mer Bleue, Orléans…
Depuis cinq ans, le Carrefour santé Aline-Chrétien rassemble sous un même toit des services de santé, des services sociaux et des ressources communautaires, permettant aux résidents d’Orléans et de l’est d’Ottawa d’avoir accès à des soins et à un soutien bilingues de grande qualité.
Joignez-vous aux célébrations de cet anniversaire et découvrez les nombreux organismes et professionnels qui font du Carrefour une ressource si importante pour notre communauté.
📅 Jeudi 4 juin 2026
🕒 De 15 h à 19 h
📍 Carrefour santé Aline-Chrétien
2225, chemin Mer Bleue, Orléans…
Today, the City’s Finance and Corporate Services Committee considered Ottawa’s Long Range Financial Plan, which outlines how the City will fund critical infrastructure needs over the coming decade.
With residents facing affordability challenges and significant infrastructure pressures across our city, I asked staff a number of questions about the plan’s assumptions, funding strategy, and what it means for taxpayers and service delivery in the years ahead.
You can watch my questions and staff’s responses below.
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Aujourd’hui, le Comité des finances et des services organisationnel de la Ville a étudié le Plan financier à long terme d’Ottawa, qui établit la façon dont la Ville entend financer ses besoins essentiels en infrastructures au cours de la prochaine décennie.
Alors que de nombreux résidents font face à des défis liés à l’abordabilité et que notre ville doit composer avec d’importantes pressions sur ses infrastructures, j’ai posé plusieurs questions au personnel concernant les hypothèses du plan, la stratégie de financement proposée et ses répercussions pour les contribuables et la prestation des services dans les années à venir.
Vous pouvez visionner mes questions ainsi que les réponses du personnel ci-dessous.
With residents facing affordability challenges and significant infrastructure pressures across our city, I asked staff a number of questions about the plan’s assumptions, funding strategy, and what it means for taxpayers and service delivery in the years ahead.
You can watch my questions and staff’s responses below.
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Aujourd’hui, le Comité des finances et des services organisationnel de la Ville a étudié le Plan financier à long terme d’Ottawa, qui établit la façon dont la Ville entend financer ses besoins essentiels en infrastructures au cours de la prochaine décennie.
Alors que de nombreux résidents font face à des défis liés à l’abordabilité et que notre ville doit composer avec d’importantes pressions sur ses infrastructures, j’ai posé plusieurs questions au personnel concernant les hypothèses du plan, la stratégie de financement proposée et ses répercussions pour les contribuables et la prestation des services dans les années à venir.
Vous pouvez visionner mes questions ainsi que les réponses du personnel ci-dessous.
I’m proud of the work we are doing through the Ottawa Veterans Task Force to support Veterans and their families, and I’m proud that this work is delivering tangible results.
More healthcare supports for Veterans.
More supportive housing.
Better connections to second careers.
More meaningful commemoration.
Stronger partnerships across government, healthcare, housing, business, the non-profit sector, and the broader community.
When André Thivièrge and I first developed the Ottawa Veterans Task Force seven years ago, we knew municipalities had a role to play. Veterans and their families do not stop needing support when they leave federal jurisdiction. They live in…
More healthcare supports for Veterans.
More supportive housing.
Better connections to second careers.
More meaningful commemoration.
Stronger partnerships across government, healthcare, housing, business, the non-profit sector, and the broader community.
When André Thivièrge and I first developed the Ottawa Veterans Task Force seven years ago, we knew municipalities had a role to play. Veterans and their families do not stop needing support when they leave federal jurisdiction. They live in…
I was heartbroken to learn that Sue Guarda has passed away.
Sue was bright, colourful, caring, loving, hard-working, and deeply devoted to our community. She had a spark that drew people in, brought people together, and helped make good things happen.
For decades, Sue gave so much of herself to others. Alongside her family, and following in the footsteps of her parents, Al and Helen Tweddle, she helped build, support, and strengthen the community she loved so deeply.
Sue was involved in everything. She showed up, pitched in, encouraged others, and gave freely of her time, her energy, her heart,…
Sue was bright, colourful, caring, loving, hard-working, and deeply devoted to our community. She had a spark that drew people in, brought people together, and helped make good things happen.
For decades, Sue gave so much of herself to others. Alongside her family, and following in the footsteps of her parents, Al and Helen Tweddle, she helped build, support, and strengthen the community she loved so deeply.
Sue was involved in everything. She showed up, pitched in, encouraged others, and gave freely of her time, her energy, her heart,…
There are plenty of great deals to be found today at the Greater Orléans Garage Sale!
Take a spin around your neighbourhood and see what treasures you can find. You never know what might be waiting at the end of someone’s driveway.
All weekend long, residents can also place unwanted, gently used items at the end of their laneway to gift them to a new home. With the garage sale happening today, I have a feeling there will be lots to discover tomorrow as well.
We found a bike for my littlest one!
Happy hunting, neighbours!
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Take a spin around your neighbourhood and see what treasures you can find. You never know what might be waiting at the end of someone’s driveway.
All weekend long, residents can also place unwanted, gently used items at the end of their laneway to gift them to a new home. With the garage sale happening today, I have a feeling there will be lots to discover tomorrow as well.
We found a bike for my littlest one!
Happy hunting, neighbours!
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Il y a…
AccessABILITY Day at City Hall is always an important opportunity to recommit ourselves to the principles of accessibility, inclusion, and dignity for every resident.
Public space is not truly public unless it is accessible to all. That means continuing to listen, continuing to learn, and continuing to remove barriers in the way people access City services, public buildings, recreation, transportation, and community life.
Today I had the chance to join members of the Ottawa Royals, national team members, and City staff for a game of wheelchair basketball. I can confirm two things: the sport is incredibly fast, and I should…
Public space is not truly public unless it is accessible to all. That means continuing to listen, continuing to learn, and continuing to remove barriers in the way people access City services, public buildings, recreation, transportation, and community life.
Today I had the chance to join members of the Ottawa Royals, national team members, and City staff for a game of wheelchair basketball. I can confirm two things: the sport is incredibly fast, and I should…
Did you know the Champlain Screening Outreach Program can help residents access cancer screening, even if they don’t have a family doctor or nurse practitioner?
Early detection saves lives, and this program helps eligible residents connect with screening services for:
• Colon cancer
• Breast cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Lung cancer
The program is available for eligible residents across our community who may be overdue for screening.
📞 Call: 1-833-551-4125
💻 Learn more or book online: https://shorturl.at/XPfWG
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Saviez-vous que le Programme d’accès au dépistage Champlain peut aider les résidents à avoir accès au dépistage du cancer, même s’ils…
Early detection saves lives, and this program helps eligible residents connect with screening services for:
• Colon cancer
• Breast cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Lung cancer
The program is available for eligible residents across our community who may be overdue for screening.
📞 Call: 1-833-551-4125
💻 Learn more or book online: https://shorturl.at/XPfWG
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Saviez-vous que le Programme d’accès au dépistage Champlain peut aider les résidents à avoir accès au dépistage du cancer, même s’ils…
There’s always something happening at the Cumberland Branch of the Ottawa Public Library / Bibliothèque publique d’Ottawa!
From creative workshops and book clubs to language groups, youth activities, tech help, and family programming, the library continues to offer incredible free programs that help bring our community together.
Here are some of the fun programs currently offered at the Cumberland Branch:
☕ The Morning Social
♟️ Teen Chess Club
📝 Homework Help
🧵 Knitting & Crochet Club
🗣️ English & French Conversation Groups
💻 Tech Bytes one-on-one tech help
📖 Cumberland Reads
🛠️ Adult Crafternoons
..and more!
Whether you’re looking to…
From creative workshops and book clubs to language groups, youth activities, tech help, and family programming, the library continues to offer incredible free programs that help bring our community together.
Here are some of the fun programs currently offered at the Cumberland Branch:
☕ The Morning Social
♟️ Teen Chess Club
📝 Homework Help
🧵 Knitting & Crochet Club
🗣️ English & French Conversation Groups
💻 Tech Bytes one-on-one tech help
📖 Cumberland Reads
🛠️ Adult Crafternoons
..and more!
Whether you’re looking to…
The Rotary Club of Orleans(Ottawa) Canada will be at the Orléans Farmers’ Market today from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Ray Friel Parking Lot selling Canada Day lawn signs for $15.
Drop by, support a great local organization, and secure your lawn sign in time to celebrate Canada Day with pride! 🍁🇨🇦
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Le Club Rotary d’Orléans sera au Marché fermier d’Orléans aujourd’hui, de 11 h à 16 h, dans le stationnement Ray Friel, pour vendre des affiches de pelouse de la fête du Canada au coût de 15 $.
Passez les voir, encouragez un formidable organisme local…
Drop by, support a great local organization, and secure your lawn sign in time to celebrate Canada Day with pride! 🍁🇨🇦
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Le Club Rotary d’Orléans sera au Marché fermier d’Orléans aujourd’hui, de 11 h à 16 h, dans le stationnement Ray Friel, pour vendre des affiches de pelouse de la fête du Canada au coût de 15 $.
Passez les voir, encouragez un formidable organisme local…
Looking for a fun and educational outdoor activity for your kids this summer? 🌿☀️
The Friends of Petrie Island are bringing back their popular Naturalist Program beginning July 7! These interactive 2-hour sessions give young explorers the chance to learn about nature through hands-on activities, guided walks, scavenger hunts, and themed crafts right here at beautiful Petrie Island.
Programs are offered in both English and French and are tailored by age group, with sessions available for children ages 3–8 and ages 9–13.
Sessions take place every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer, with new themes introduced every two weeks.
Cost…
The Friends of Petrie Island are bringing back their popular Naturalist Program beginning July 7! These interactive 2-hour sessions give young explorers the chance to learn about nature through hands-on activities, guided walks, scavenger hunts, and themed crafts right here at beautiful Petrie Island.
Programs are offered in both English and French and are tailored by age group, with sessions available for children ages 3–8 and ages 9–13.
Sessions take place every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the summer, with new themes introduced every two weeks.
Cost…
Wishing everyone celebrating a blessed and joyful Eid al-Adha as celebrations begin this evening. 🌙
Eid al-Adha is a time of reflection, gratitude, generosity, and community. May this special occasion bring peace to your home, strengthen your connections with family and friends, and inspire acts of kindness throughout our community.
Eid Mubarak!
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Je souhaite à toutes les personnes qui célèbrent l’Aïd al-Adha une fête bénie et remplie de joie alors que les célébrations commencent ce soir.🌙
L’Aïd al-Adha est un moment de réflexion, de gratitude, de générosité et de communauté. Que cette occasion spéciale apporte la paix dans vos…
Eid al-Adha is a time of reflection, gratitude, generosity, and community. May this special occasion bring peace to your home, strengthen your connections with family and friends, and inspire acts of kindness throughout our community.
Eid Mubarak!
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Je souhaite à toutes les personnes qui célèbrent l’Aïd al-Adha une fête bénie et remplie de joie alors que les célébrations commencent ce soir.🌙
L’Aïd al-Adha est un moment de réflexion, de gratitude, de générosité et de communauté. Que cette occasion spéciale apporte la paix dans vos…
Don’t forget – the Greater Orléans Garage Sale is happening this Saturday, May 30 starting at 8 AM! 🛍️🎉
This community-wide event brings together neighbourhoods across Orléans for a day of bargain hunting, treasure finding, and connecting with neighbours.
Participating communities in Ward 1 include:
• Cardinal Creek
• Cardinal Creek Village
• Châtelaine Village
• Fallingbrook
• Queenswood Heights
A big thank you to the volunteers and community associations helping organize this event and bring neighbours together across Orléans.
Residents can register their own sale or browse garage sales happening across the community using the interactive map and event…
This community-wide event brings together neighbourhoods across Orléans for a day of bargain hunting, treasure finding, and connecting with neighbours.
Participating communities in Ward 1 include:
• Cardinal Creek
• Cardinal Creek Village
• Châtelaine Village
• Fallingbrook
• Queenswood Heights
A big thank you to the volunteers and community associations helping organize this event and bring neighbours together across Orléans.
Residents can register their own sale or browse garage sales happening across the community using the interactive map and event…
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of attending the Ottawa Music Awards nominee announcement, and it was such a great reminder of how much talent, creativity, and heart we have in this city.
OMIC, the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition, is doing incredible work to support local artists, venues, educators, sound engineers, promoters, curators, and everyone who helps make our music scene what it is. As a local artist myself, I know how important it is that we support and promote one another.
A strong music community does not happen by accident. It is built by people showing up, sharing…
OMIC, the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition, is doing incredible work to support local artists, venues, educators, sound engineers, promoters, curators, and everyone who helps make our music scene what it is. As a local artist myself, I know how important it is that we support and promote one another.
A strong music community does not happen by accident. It is built by people showing up, sharing…
I love seeing local entrepreneurs come up with innovative ways to support other local entrepreneurs.
This week, I had the chance to meet Ryan Smeth, the founder of Happy Hour Ottawa. He is building a platform designed to help local restaurants bring in more customers during their quieter hours, while making it easier for residents to discover great food and drink specials close to home.
It is a simple idea, but a really smart one: help restaurants increase visibility when they need it most, and help neighbours find new places to enjoy in their own community.
I was especially glad…
This week, I had the chance to meet Ryan Smeth, the founder of Happy Hour Ottawa. He is building a platform designed to help local restaurants bring in more customers during their quieter hours, while making it easier for residents to discover great food and drink specials close to home.
It is a simple idea, but a really smart one: help restaurants increase visibility when they need it most, and help neighbours find new places to enjoy in their own community.
I was especially glad…
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