Mr. Chancellor, it is my pleasure to introduce Heather Menzies, an award-winning, Ottawa-based writer and scholar, speaker, peace and social-justice activist, video producer, and passionate gardener.

According to heritage documents, Menzies purchased the house at 8-10 Howard St during the 1920s. He lived along with wife Pattie and their children Kenneth, Ian and Heather. Although he spent time ...