The October 2022 issue of The Centretown BUZZ is out! We hope you’ll enjoy reading it.
Our volunteer team will be distributing the paper around Centretown this weekend. If you’re in Centretown, you should have the choice of reading the 16 pages on newsprint or here as a PDF.
How to read this paper online
Read this month’s newspaper online here, or as a flipbook. We also have a high-res version for printing your own copy.
Check out our Ottawa elections page
It’s time for Centretowners to choose a new mayor and city councillor, and to vote on school board trustees. Friday, October 14 is your final advance poll day, and Monday, October 24 is election day.
The BUZZ has put together all our election coverage from this and previous issues – plus how to vote, info on candidates, and links to debates – on a single page: centretownbuzz.ca/ottvote2022/ Check it out to read interviews with candidates and our questions to them on specific issues.
We will be updating the page regularly with info on upcoming all-candidates’ debates and more.
In this issue
The BUZZ has 16 packed pages this month!
More election coverage: our final question to Somerset Ward candidates, mayoral candidates’ positions on transparency at city hall, and an analysis of why this is such a momentous election and the huge job facing the new city council.
Today (October 13) was the first day of the federal public order emergency commission – and it looks like the testimony about the convoy occupation is going to be riveting (especially tomorrow and Monday). You can watch it in person or online at publicorderemergencycommission.ca/. But only a few of those affected will be speaking there. The Ottawa People’s Commission is holding its own hearings with local residents. Our story about the OPC’s first session describes the trauma that several endured and the questions they still have.
Dundonald Park has been alive with music and the fall fair in the last few weeks: we have photos and a story. We also have a letter from one resident concerned about security in the park.
Later this month, Robert Smythe and Erwin Dreessen will apply to the city’s Built Heritage Committee for heritage protection for the former school board administration building on Gilmour. They explain why this building is a unique landmark.
Stephen Thirlwall looks at the challenges in revitalizing Ottawa’s downtown, and Ed McKenna outlines the city’s slow progress on providing community benefits as part of developing LeBreton Flats. And we have quick updates on the library, the Strong Mayors Act, and the Chief William Commanda Bridge pathway.
Ottawa got rid of its streetcars more than 60 years ago – is it time to bring them back? We examine the arguments that streetcars would provide better transit service than buses on streets like Bank.
Dinah Robinson says, “Don’t rake!” and explains how pollinating insects over-winter, some of them underneath the leaves on your lawn.
Rooming houses are often almost invisible, but they’re essential for many low-income, single people. Two nurses explain why keeping this housing in good condition is important for healthcare.
For the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Plant Pool RA held a story walk about the orange shirt story and more. We give you a taste of this family event in story and photos.
Ryan Lythall says farewell to The BUZZ for now, and we’re sorry to see him go.
We have lots of hints for concerts, films, theatre, and dance to see – plus the stories behind a new opera and a choral accompaniment to a classic silent film.
And you can read about all the activities of Centretown’s two community associations, and reports from our MPP and MP.
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Please let us know what you think of this issue: which articles did you enjoy most? Is there anything we missed? Email us at editor@Centretownbuzz.com.
As always, this newspaper is a community effort. Thanks to everyone who contributed articles, photos, ideas, tech support, and proofreading to this issue.
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Our next issue will be published November 18. Tell us your feedback, ideas, and news tips at editor@centretownbuzz.ca or 613-565-6012 x2! Our deadline for letters, articles, and ideas is Monday, November 7.
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