J'aime bien Les Lye, toutefois le choix de Claude Aubry me semble plus normal.
Nicole Patry - 12 years ago
Although Les Lye also needs to be honored elsewhere, the logical choice for this building is the name of Claude Aubry since he worked in the field of library and archives, and played a crucial role in the advent and development of the Ottawa Room, which collects and preserves Ottawa's history.
Gerald Lacombe - 12 years ago
Claude Aubry me semble être le seul choix logique.
C'est le seul choix que j'endosse.
Denis Gagnon - 12 years ago
Dommage pour le manque français...!
Pour moi Claude Aubry est le seul choix logique.
Élizabeth Allard - 12 years ago
Claude Aubry est le choix logique comme auteur et premier directeur de la bibliothèque d'Ottawa. Il a contribué à promouvoir l'intérêt de la lecture et de la littérature, entre autre, auprès des jeunes. C'est mon seul choix.
F. LEMAY - 12 years ago
A quick look at Claude Aubry's biography shows that he is the only one in the list above who spent most of his life promoting the importance of books, libraries and archives in Ottawa. I am surprised that the name was not the one initially recommended by the committee since it seems such an obvious choice.
Jean-Yves Fortin - 12 years ago
Claude Aubry a laissé sa marque comme auteur et comme premier directeur de la bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa.
Claude Aubry est né à Morin Heights le 23 octobre 1914. Auteur de livres pour enfants, il a fait ses études classiques au collège Sainte-Marie avant de travailler pour une compagnie de fiducie montréalaise. En 1944, il s'inscrit en bibliothéconomie à l'Université McGill et devient par la suite chef du personnel à la Bibliothèque municipale de Montréal (1945). Conservateur adjoint à la Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa en 1949, il est promu directeur dès 1953 et le restera jusqu'à sa retraite en 1979. Claude Aubry à été président de l'Association des bibliothécaires d'Ottawa et actif au sein de divers autres groupements du même ordre; il est membre de l'Association France-Canada et de l'Ordre du Canada. Son premier livre lui a valu le prix de la Province de Québec en 1943 et, en 1959, le prix de littérature de jeunesse de l'A.C.E.L.F. lui était décerné pour [son livre ], Les Iles du roi Maha-Maha 11. Il est décédé en 1984.
[Source : Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec]
Claude Aubry has devoted his life to the development of the Ottawa Public Library.
Rolande Faucher - 12 years ago
Claude Aubry est le choix le plus logique pour toutes les raisons mentionnées ci-haut. J'endosse ce choix et seulement ce choix.
cynthia rousselle - 13 years ago
Claude Aubry est le meilleur candidat et le choix le plus sensé
Liliane Rochon - 13 years ago
I really think this man did a lot for the city of Ottawa and is a good representative for this
concours.
Liliane Rochon - 13 years ago
I really think this man did a lot for the city of Ottawa and is a good representative for this
concours.
Gilles Duruflé - 13 years ago
James Bartleman would not be a good choice for this building. His carreer is not particularly linked to Ottawa nor to achives and he is still alive.
Claude Aubry is the only one in the list who spent his whole life promoting the importance of books, libraries and archives in Ottawa and was himself a writer. Those who knew him directly or indirectly know how important his role was to develop Ottawa's public library.
Bonnie Campbell - 13 years ago
My father was Chief Librarian for the City Toronto and worked very closely with Claude Aubry who made a remarkable and lasting contribution ensuring access to books and information for the population of Ottawa- as well as being bilingual! How more appropriate a figure could one imagine after whom to name the city's archives!
The amount of work and heart that Claude Aubry has put into this fine institution is where my vote is placed. Gone are the days of fame for fame's sake! Put in someone who has romantically worked hard as an ethic to hopefully instill future generations with this forgotten but admirable trait!
To love!
Lamont Daigle
Nick - 13 years ago
Popularity vs rationality. Mr. Lye touched a lot of lives and is a name that is far more familiar than Mr. Aubry’s. However, it would be more fitting and respectful to recognize Mr. Lye through something related to his medium in which he was able to touch all these people. The Archives are not that medium. As many people have already commented, the Archives are what they are today because of Mr. Aubry’s dedication and contributions. His name is not a familiar one, which is precisely why the Archives should be named after him. Let’s not let the wonderful contributions of a great Ottawa citizen go unnoticed or fade as time passes. Naming the Archives after Mr. Aubry is truly fitting and a unique opportunity to educate our citizens about a great social contributor.
Marthe Ledoux-Turk - 13 years ago
I think that the new building of Archives of the Ottawa Public Library shoud be named after Claude Aubry who was the first bilingual Chief Librarian and has devoted his life to the development of the Ottawa Public Library beside being an author himself.
Alain Aubry - 13 years ago
Claude Aubry worked most of his adult life to modernize the Ottawa Public Library and to broaden its services, such as the archives, for the people of Ottawa. He also regularly toured Ottawa area schools to meet groups of students and teachers and read stories from books written by Canadian authors, including some from his own award-winning works. He served as a volunteer for the Canadian Authors Association and on the Board of the Montfort hospital. It would be very fitting to have his name on the new central archives building of the OPL. Many of the people named in this poll deserve recognition, but this is an opportunity
to recognize someone who was actually affiliated with and devoted most of his life to the Ottawa Public Library.
Sandy Rief - 13 years ago
Les was known and loved internationally. He took the small local production of "you can't do that on television" and made it part of tv history. A simple online search will show you how well known this man was and still is. We need to honour what he did for our city.
I can remember vividly visiting the media room instituted by Claude Aubry; that's when I saw for the first time the work of Norman McLaren, and I was so impressed that I became a filmmaker. That is one of hundred of things created under the guidance of Claude Aubry. He more then merits this distinction.
Lisa Baird - 13 years ago
When I was 7 years old & a Brownie I attended a puppet show at CJOH "Uncle Chichamus"who was Les Lye. I was invited on stage to play a game & won a prize. How could i ever forget Les Lye?
Dee Lineham - 13 years ago
As a young girl, I can remember listening to Les Lye and Abercrombie on the radio. I really believed that there were two different very funny men talking. As I grew older, I of course realized that it was Les Lye doing both voices. Not only has he given many people wonderful entertainment on the radio for years, but also on his various television shows. I also know that he had the chance to move to the United Sates but stayed right here in Canada. He chose his homeland instead of the almighty dollar.
In my book, Les Lye is the perfect canditate for this honour.
Emily Hopkins - 13 years ago
The thoughtful editorial appearing this morning in the Ottawa Citizen, written by Randy Boswell, says it best:
"It isn't excessively parochial to think that a building meant to serve as a repository and celebration of Ottawa's history -- and of a symbol of the city's dedication to the preservation and pursuit of knowledge -- should find inspiration for a namesake within that city's own richly layered past". The best choice for the namesake of a building housing not just the library archives but recordings of the city's entire historical past must be someone who made a mark, played a big part in Ottawa's past.....someone who WAS, him or herself, recorded into that fabric of local history, and a person who did the recording, or reported on it.
Ruth Baid - 13 years ago
Les Lye was so well known by children & adults alike. Would like to see his name as a reminder of comedy at its best.
Elaine Isabelle - 13 years ago
All of the nominees deserve our recognition and thanks but the City of Ottawa Archives should be named after Claude Aubry:
an excellent Chief Librarian of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL)
developed the first OPL Policy on Bilingualism, a policy well ahead of its time
a published author himself
promoted French Canadian culture and folklore ( "La Chasse Gallerie")
wrote the very best book my then 8-year old son Pierre ever read (Agouhanna )
And as a former Trustee of the OPL I could say so much more . Claude Aubry was a gentleman and a scholar and richly deserves this tribute.
Angèle Turgeon - 13 years ago
Mr. Claude Aubry deserves it. He put lost of sacrifices in that library.
John Bellinger - 13 years ago
Claude Aubry deserves it. He worked very hard for that library.
Who's Claude Aubry? He was director of the Ottawa Public Library for 28 years. Among other accomplishments, Claude Aubry was a prolific writer of novels and children’s literature. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Book Centre; consultant, Encyclopedia Canadiana; Trustee, Board of Governors, Montfort Hospital (1970s); recipient, Government of Quebec award (1943); recipient, A.C.B.L.F. award (1959); recipient, Bronze Medal, Canadian Library Association (1962); recipient, medal, Canadian Library Association (1965); officer, Ordre International du Bien Public (1975). And he often visited schools around the country to teach children the art of good writing. In 1974, he received the Order of Canada.
Monique Aubry Frize - 13 years ago
Ottawa has other ways to recognize persons like Les Lye and James Bartleman. This is a unique opportunity to recognise the man who created the archives (Claude Aubry), opened many branches and a bookmobile service, created the first audio visual collection over a period of 30 years. He was asked to consult with the UN for a youth collection, with Germany and GB for advice on library services. He wrote many books and won two Governor General medals for some of them. He was awarded the Order of Canada in 1974. The library Board of Directors voted to nominate him at its meeting in January 2010. Should they not have a voice for their archives and materials centre? Surely Claude Aubry is THE logical choice for this Ottawa Public Library building.
Dale - 13 years ago
My vote is LES LYE!!! A man the people actually knew!
The others???? Who ARE they?
Sandy Rief - 13 years ago
Les Lye....the ONLY name on this list that didn't make me think "Who??" In my opinion Les is the only name on this list that represents us ALL.
John Steele - 13 years ago
Les Lye served the Ottawa Valley not only on television, radio, theatre but he spent countless hours visiting nursing homes, hospitals, mental health facililties, etc. to entertain the residents and bring laughter into their lives - the best medicine of all. I am a shut in and he spent time with me and always made me laugh. He deserves to be honoured by having this building named after him. I would like to see positive comments for the person you want to win. Please do not make negative comments about any of the prospective candidates. That is not what this process is about. Be positive and laugh out loud - you would if you'd had the opportunity to converse with Les.
Emilie Lamarche - 13 years ago
Votez Claude Aubry, un choix sensé.
Yves Lamarche - 13 years ago
Claude Aubry, le seul nom pouvant être associé à son oeuvre.
Claire Gräffner - 13 years ago
Claude Aubry est le seul choix logique puisqu'il est le Fondateur des Archives.
Josh Dunn - 13 years ago
Les Lye is my choice. This is a man who gave his time and dedication to the City of Ottawa for over 50 yrs. Les Lye all the way
Emily Hopkins - 13 years ago
Translation of 'Les Lye' into French? Why, 'Les Lye', of course.. . . ..like 'Les Bateaux', 'Les Hommes', etc. C'est parfait!
Louis Aubry - 13 years ago
To Ben Dunn: Remember that you are the one who makes it a French/English issue. This poll considers two valuable men who are in the front - running - one in the Library-Archives category and the other in a Theatrical category. Of course the name will not be chosen by this Ottawa Citizen poll. I too enjoyed Les Lye's humour. By the way how do you translate Les Lye in French?
Edwin Long - 13 years ago
The city's archives should be named after an Ottawan, and if it has to be named after an individual, the City and the School Boards should not name public facilities after living persons. This is an archival facility so it should be named after someone who has a close link to the city and to archives (history) and libraries (books). Lett, Brault and Bond are Ottawans, they are historians and they are authors. They promoted local history and made good use of the archives! Mr. Aubry did a lot of good to modernize the Ottawa Public Library, but I would rather see his name on a library branch or the OPL'S future main branch. As for Lye, he may have been Mr. Ottawa to some journalists, family and friends, but I don't see a good fit. Maybe for a radio/television production facility... or theatre complex!
caroline aubry - 13 years ago
Moi aussi , je vote pour Claude Aubry , c'est lui le fondateur......
andree lafleur - 13 years ago
Je propose le nom de Claude Aubry parce qu'il est le fondateur des Archives.
Andrée lafleur - 13 years ago
Claude Aubry est mon premier et seul choix.
Ben Dunn - 13 years ago
Je pense que le nom de Les Lye est plus facile a traduire en Francais que celui de Claude Aubry en Anglais...... cmon people are we turning this into a French/English thing... wake up! First pick Les Lye, followed closely by Aubry....
Raymond Aubry - 13 years ago
Je suis en faveur du nom de Claude Aubry pour identifier la Bibliothèque d'Ottawa car
ce fut un grand homme pour la science comme bibliothèque et tout ce qu'il a laissé comme héritage humaine.
Louis Aubry - 13 years ago
How can you associate Les Lye in a context of Library - Archives? Claude Aubry was the only candidate named who was closely linked to the building that is being considered. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the Montfort Hospital. He is a descendant of Teihg Cornelius O'Braonain alias Pierre Aubry. In my genealogical database I have 5500 of his descendants in Canada and the U.S.A. - Aubry, Aubrey, O'Brey, etc.
Gilberte Proteau - 13 years ago
Claude Aubry: celui qui a tant travailler a mettre sur pied ces archives. De plus, son nom se dit tout aussi facilement en anglais qu
Gilberte Proteau - 13 years ago
Claude Aubry: celui qui a tant travailler a mettre sur pied ces archives. De plus, son nom se dit tout aussi facilement en anglais qu
Hubert Mangin - 13 years ago
This is my choice
James Turnbull - 13 years ago
Les Lye -- I wouldn't have thought of him at first, but now that I hear his name, he is perfect. I have lived in Ottawa all of my life, and Les really WAS Mr. Ottawa. I do hope that the powers- that-be at the city are paying attention to this page and the comments.
Emily Hopkins - 13 years ago
What an innovative, fitting choice Les Lye is for the commemorative name of our City and Library archives building . Not a politician, not a classic "historian", but a person who was, as others have said before me, "Mr. Ottawa Valley" for so many years. Who better to commemorate on a building that houses the written history of this city, than a man who really WAS Ottawa, through his prolific career and tireless volunteer work...
pierre Ippersiel - 13 years ago
Un grand bonhomme
Monique Legault - 13 years ago
Je vote pour le nom de M.Claude Aubry parce que cet homme a été le premier bibliothécaire de cette institution et qu'il était bilingue. C'est rare à Ottawa car le printemps 2009 , j'ai demandé à un policier qu'il m'indique comment prendre la route pour me rendre à Montréal et il m'a répondu , non gentiment, qu'il ne comprenait pas le français.
Monique Legault
Daralyn Steele - 13 years ago
Les Lye was called "Mr. Ottawa" by Ottawa newspaper journalists in their columns and by countless fans throughout his life in Ottawa from 1948 throught to his death in 2009. Who else deserves this honour more than "Mr. Ottawa".
Yvon Léonard - 13 years ago
Je trouve désolant, plus encore, inadmissible, que les promoteurs de cette activité n'aient même pas pensé offrir une page de sondange en français à leurs commettants,
Brett Lye - 13 years ago
Les Lye was a comedic actor and entertainer for 55 years on both radio and TV, based in Ottawa. He could have made it it in Hollywood and was offered opportunities to go but loved Ottawa and chose to stay put. He also worked tirelessly for many charities and causes. Les Lye would be the logical choice for this honour.
David A. Smith - 13 years ago
I believe that many Ottawa citizens said who? when they read the citizen article mentioning former lieutenant-governor James Bartleman. I would recommend the Ottawa, Carleton and Bytown archives as all members of the public know what this building is. Naming any person who is recommended by a special interest group is wrong.
Archives Rat - 13 years ago
Lett is the best choice -- he is a strong Ottawa historical historical figure with both archival and literary links to our city.
Although many of the other names are worthy, I think it is a very bad precedent to name public buildings after living people.
J'aime bien Les Lye, toutefois le choix de Claude Aubry me semble plus normal.
Although Les Lye also needs to be honored elsewhere, the logical choice for this building is the name of Claude Aubry since he worked in the field of library and archives, and played a crucial role in the advent and development of the Ottawa Room, which collects and preserves Ottawa's history.
Claude Aubry me semble être le seul choix logique.
C'est le seul choix que j'endosse.
Dommage pour le manque français...!
Pour moi Claude Aubry est le seul choix logique.
Claude Aubry est le choix logique comme auteur et premier directeur de la bibliothèque d'Ottawa. Il a contribué à promouvoir l'intérêt de la lecture et de la littérature, entre autre, auprès des jeunes. C'est mon seul choix.
A quick look at Claude Aubry's biography shows that he is the only one in the list above who spent most of his life promoting the importance of books, libraries and archives in Ottawa. I am surprised that the name was not the one initially recommended by the committee since it seems such an obvious choice.
Claude Aubry a laissé sa marque comme auteur et comme premier directeur de la bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa.
Claude Aubry est né à Morin Heights le 23 octobre 1914. Auteur de livres pour enfants, il a fait ses études classiques au collège Sainte-Marie avant de travailler pour une compagnie de fiducie montréalaise. En 1944, il s'inscrit en bibliothéconomie à l'Université McGill et devient par la suite chef du personnel à la Bibliothèque municipale de Montréal (1945). Conservateur adjoint à la Bibliothèque publique d'Ottawa en 1949, il est promu directeur dès 1953 et le restera jusqu'à sa retraite en 1979. Claude Aubry à été président de l'Association des bibliothécaires d'Ottawa et actif au sein de divers autres groupements du même ordre; il est membre de l'Association France-Canada et de l'Ordre du Canada. Son premier livre lui a valu le prix de la Province de Québec en 1943 et, en 1959, le prix de littérature de jeunesse de l'A.C.E.L.F. lui était décerné pour [son livre ], Les Iles du roi Maha-Maha 11. Il est décédé en 1984.
[Source : Bibliothèque et Archives nationales du Québec]
Claude Aubry has devoted his life to the development of the Ottawa Public Library.
Claude Aubry est le choix le plus logique pour toutes les raisons mentionnées ci-haut. J'endosse ce choix et seulement ce choix.
Claude Aubry est le meilleur candidat et le choix le plus sensé
I really think this man did a lot for the city of Ottawa and is a good representative for this
concours.
I really think this man did a lot for the city of Ottawa and is a good representative for this
concours.
James Bartleman would not be a good choice for this building. His carreer is not particularly linked to Ottawa nor to achives and he is still alive.
Claude Aubry is the only one in the list who spent his whole life promoting the importance of books, libraries and archives in Ottawa and was himself a writer. Those who knew him directly or indirectly know how important his role was to develop Ottawa's public library.
My father was Chief Librarian for the City Toronto and worked very closely with Claude Aubry who made a remarkable and lasting contribution ensuring access to books and information for the population of Ottawa- as well as being bilingual! How more appropriate a figure could one imagine after whom to name the city's archives!
The amount of work and heart that Claude Aubry has put into this fine institution is where my vote is placed. Gone are the days of fame for fame's sake! Put in someone who has romantically worked hard as an ethic to hopefully instill future generations with this forgotten but admirable trait!
To love!
Lamont Daigle
Popularity vs rationality. Mr. Lye touched a lot of lives and is a name that is far more familiar than Mr. Aubry’s. However, it would be more fitting and respectful to recognize Mr. Lye through something related to his medium in which he was able to touch all these people. The Archives are not that medium. As many people have already commented, the Archives are what they are today because of Mr. Aubry’s dedication and contributions. His name is not a familiar one, which is precisely why the Archives should be named after him. Let’s not let the wonderful contributions of a great Ottawa citizen go unnoticed or fade as time passes. Naming the Archives after Mr. Aubry is truly fitting and a unique opportunity to educate our citizens about a great social contributor.
I think that the new building of Archives of the Ottawa Public Library shoud be named after Claude Aubry who was the first bilingual Chief Librarian and has devoted his life to the development of the Ottawa Public Library beside being an author himself.
Claude Aubry worked most of his adult life to modernize the Ottawa Public Library and to broaden its services, such as the archives, for the people of Ottawa. He also regularly toured Ottawa area schools to meet groups of students and teachers and read stories from books written by Canadian authors, including some from his own award-winning works. He served as a volunteer for the Canadian Authors Association and on the Board of the Montfort hospital. It would be very fitting to have his name on the new central archives building of the OPL. Many of the people named in this poll deserve recognition, but this is an opportunity
to recognize someone who was actually affiliated with and devoted most of his life to the Ottawa Public Library.
Les was known and loved internationally. He took the small local production of "you can't do that on television" and made it part of tv history. A simple online search will show you how well known this man was and still is. We need to honour what he did for our city.
I can remember vividly visiting the media room instituted by Claude Aubry; that's when I saw for the first time the work of Norman McLaren, and I was so impressed that I became a filmmaker. That is one of hundred of things created under the guidance of Claude Aubry. He more then merits this distinction.
When I was 7 years old & a Brownie I attended a puppet show at CJOH "Uncle Chichamus"who was Les Lye. I was invited on stage to play a game & won a prize. How could i ever forget Les Lye?
As a young girl, I can remember listening to Les Lye and Abercrombie on the radio. I really believed that there were two different very funny men talking. As I grew older, I of course realized that it was Les Lye doing both voices. Not only has he given many people wonderful entertainment on the radio for years, but also on his various television shows. I also know that he had the chance to move to the United Sates but stayed right here in Canada. He chose his homeland instead of the almighty dollar.
In my book, Les Lye is the perfect canditate for this honour.
The thoughtful editorial appearing this morning in the Ottawa Citizen, written by Randy Boswell, says it best:
"It isn't excessively parochial to think that a building meant to serve as a repository and celebration of Ottawa's history -- and of a symbol of the city's dedication to the preservation and pursuit of knowledge -- should find inspiration for a namesake within that city's own richly layered past". The best choice for the namesake of a building housing not just the library archives but recordings of the city's entire historical past must be someone who made a mark, played a big part in Ottawa's past.....someone who WAS, him or herself, recorded into that fabric of local history, and a person who did the recording, or reported on it.
Les Lye was so well known by children & adults alike. Would like to see his name as a reminder of comedy at its best.
All of the nominees deserve our recognition and thanks but the City of Ottawa Archives should be named after Claude Aubry:
an excellent Chief Librarian of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL)
developed the first OPL Policy on Bilingualism, a policy well ahead of its time
a published author himself
promoted French Canadian culture and folklore ( "La Chasse Gallerie")
wrote the very best book my then 8-year old son Pierre ever read (Agouhanna )
And as a former Trustee of the OPL I could say so much more . Claude Aubry was a gentleman and a scholar and richly deserves this tribute.
Mr. Claude Aubry deserves it. He put lost of sacrifices in that library.
Claude Aubry deserves it. He worked very hard for that library.
Il a travaillé très fort pour la bibliothèque et les francophones
Who's Claude Aubry? He was director of the Ottawa Public Library for 28 years. Among other accomplishments, Claude Aubry was a prolific writer of novels and children’s literature. He was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Children’s Book Centre; consultant, Encyclopedia Canadiana; Trustee, Board of Governors, Montfort Hospital (1970s); recipient, Government of Quebec award (1943); recipient, A.C.B.L.F. award (1959); recipient, Bronze Medal, Canadian Library Association (1962); recipient, medal, Canadian Library Association (1965); officer, Ordre International du Bien Public (1975). And he often visited schools around the country to teach children the art of good writing. In 1974, he received the Order of Canada.
Ottawa has other ways to recognize persons like Les Lye and James Bartleman. This is a unique opportunity to recognise the man who created the archives (Claude Aubry), opened many branches and a bookmobile service, created the first audio visual collection over a period of 30 years. He was asked to consult with the UN for a youth collection, with Germany and GB for advice on library services. He wrote many books and won two Governor General medals for some of them. He was awarded the Order of Canada in 1974. The library Board of Directors voted to nominate him at its meeting in January 2010. Should they not have a voice for their archives and materials centre? Surely Claude Aubry is THE logical choice for this Ottawa Public Library building.
My vote is LES LYE!!! A man the people actually knew!
The others???? Who ARE they?
Les Lye....the ONLY name on this list that didn't make me think "Who??" In my opinion Les is the only name on this list that represents us ALL.
Les Lye served the Ottawa Valley not only on television, radio, theatre but he spent countless hours visiting nursing homes, hospitals, mental health facililties, etc. to entertain the residents and bring laughter into their lives - the best medicine of all. I am a shut in and he spent time with me and always made me laugh. He deserves to be honoured by having this building named after him. I would like to see positive comments for the person you want to win. Please do not make negative comments about any of the prospective candidates. That is not what this process is about. Be positive and laugh out loud - you would if you'd had the opportunity to converse with Les.
Votez Claude Aubry, un choix sensé.
Claude Aubry, le seul nom pouvant être associé à son oeuvre.
Claude Aubry est le seul choix logique puisqu'il est le Fondateur des Archives.
Les Lye is my choice. This is a man who gave his time and dedication to the City of Ottawa for over 50 yrs. Les Lye all the way
Translation of 'Les Lye' into French? Why, 'Les Lye', of course.. . . ..like 'Les Bateaux', 'Les Hommes', etc. C'est parfait!
To Ben Dunn: Remember that you are the one who makes it a French/English issue. This poll considers two valuable men who are in the front - running - one in the Library-Archives category and the other in a Theatrical category. Of course the name will not be chosen by this Ottawa Citizen poll. I too enjoyed Les Lye's humour. By the way how do you translate Les Lye in French?
The city's archives should be named after an Ottawan, and if it has to be named after an individual, the City and the School Boards should not name public facilities after living persons. This is an archival facility so it should be named after someone who has a close link to the city and to archives (history) and libraries (books). Lett, Brault and Bond are Ottawans, they are historians and they are authors. They promoted local history and made good use of the archives! Mr. Aubry did a lot of good to modernize the Ottawa Public Library, but I would rather see his name on a library branch or the OPL'S future main branch. As for Lye, he may have been Mr. Ottawa to some journalists, family and friends, but I don't see a good fit. Maybe for a radio/television production facility... or theatre complex!
Moi aussi , je vote pour Claude Aubry , c'est lui le fondateur......
Je propose le nom de Claude Aubry parce qu'il est le fondateur des Archives.
Claude Aubry est mon premier et seul choix.
Je pense que le nom de Les Lye est plus facile a traduire en Francais que celui de Claude Aubry en Anglais...... cmon people are we turning this into a French/English thing... wake up! First pick Les Lye, followed closely by Aubry....
Je suis en faveur du nom de Claude Aubry pour identifier la Bibliothèque d'Ottawa car
ce fut un grand homme pour la science comme bibliothèque et tout ce qu'il a laissé comme héritage humaine.
How can you associate Les Lye in a context of Library - Archives? Claude Aubry was the only candidate named who was closely linked to the building that is being considered. He was a member of the Board of Governors of the Montfort Hospital. He is a descendant of Teihg Cornelius O'Braonain alias Pierre Aubry. In my genealogical database I have 5500 of his descendants in Canada and the U.S.A. - Aubry, Aubrey, O'Brey, etc.
Claude Aubry: celui qui a tant travailler a mettre sur pied ces archives. De plus, son nom se dit tout aussi facilement en anglais qu
Claude Aubry: celui qui a tant travailler a mettre sur pied ces archives. De plus, son nom se dit tout aussi facilement en anglais qu
This is my choice
Les Lye -- I wouldn't have thought of him at first, but now that I hear his name, he is perfect. I have lived in Ottawa all of my life, and Les really WAS Mr. Ottawa. I do hope that the powers- that-be at the city are paying attention to this page and the comments.
What an innovative, fitting choice Les Lye is for the commemorative name of our City and Library archives building . Not a politician, not a classic "historian", but a person who was, as others have said before me, "Mr. Ottawa Valley" for so many years. Who better to commemorate on a building that houses the written history of this city, than a man who really WAS Ottawa, through his prolific career and tireless volunteer work...
Un grand bonhomme
Je vote pour le nom de M.Claude Aubry parce que cet homme a été le premier bibliothécaire de cette institution et qu'il était bilingue. C'est rare à Ottawa car le printemps 2009 , j'ai demandé à un policier qu'il m'indique comment prendre la route pour me rendre à Montréal et il m'a répondu , non gentiment, qu'il ne comprenait pas le français.
Monique Legault
Les Lye was called "Mr. Ottawa" by Ottawa newspaper journalists in their columns and by countless fans throughout his life in Ottawa from 1948 throught to his death in 2009. Who else deserves this honour more than "Mr. Ottawa".
Je trouve désolant, plus encore, inadmissible, que les promoteurs de cette activité n'aient même pas pensé offrir une page de sondange en français à leurs commettants,
Les Lye was a comedic actor and entertainer for 55 years on both radio and TV, based in Ottawa. He could have made it it in Hollywood and was offered opportunities to go but loved Ottawa and chose to stay put. He also worked tirelessly for many charities and causes. Les Lye would be the logical choice for this honour.
I believe that many Ottawa citizens said who? when they read the citizen article mentioning former lieutenant-governor James Bartleman. I would recommend the Ottawa, Carleton and Bytown archives as all members of the public know what this building is. Naming any person who is recommended by a special interest group is wrong.
Lett is the best choice -- he is a strong Ottawa historical historical figure with both archival and literary links to our city.
Although many of the other names are worthy, I think it is a very bad precedent to name public buildings after living people.