The April 2019 issue of the Centretown BUZZ, Centretown’s community newspaper, is ready for you to read! Read this month’s newspaper. It’s a high-res version for either viewing or printing.
Read the April 2019 Centretown BUZZ
Category: April 2019
The birds are back in town – but buildings present dangerous hazards
by Gail McGuire Among the heralds of spring is the return of migratory birds to the Ottawa area. Included in our collective joyful anticipation is the sighting of the first beloved robin with its orange-red breast, or the honking of…
Discover hidden gems during Jane’s Walk, May 4-5
by Laura Mueller Jane’s Walk Ottawa Have you ever wondered where to find wild food growing in the city? Have you discovered Ottawa’s rare urban sand dune or wondered about one of the Capital region’s many monuments? Have you hoped…
The Sparks Street Mall’s meandering pathway… will it be a bumpy trail?
by Robert Smythe The dominant design theme for the new plan to rejuvenate the Sparks Street Mall is called a “meandering pathway.” After years of neglect, when many were suggesting that we should give up on the whole venture, it’s…
Planet of the Scapes: Hibernating
by Pearl Pirie It is a good time of year to hole up while we can under excuse of late winter storms or poor weather with some good friends, quiet music and warm conversation. Adding a little sweetness and ease…
VERSeFest: the sound of beauty, memory, pain and joy
by Stephen Thirlwall Ottawa hosts a wide stream of arts and cultural festivals every year. VERSeFest has been part of the scene since 2011. But I had no idea! Ottawa is like this — you often hear about events only…
An accessibility wake-up call
by Joel Harden, MPP From time to time, a report comes along that rouses us from complacency and shows us the need for action. The release of Hon. David C. Onley’s Report on the Third Review of the Accessibility for…
OCDSB Trustee Report
by Erica Braunovan, OCDSB Trustee, Somerset-Kitchissippi On April 2, at the OCDSB Committee of the Whole meeting, we held a discussion regarding an Operational Review of Learning Support Services, the department in charge of special education. This discussion was an…
DCA Report: Climate emergency, summer gardens
by Anne Bell In recent years, Ottawa has experienced extensive flooding and destructive tornadoes. At the April DCA meeting, it was agreed that the Dalhousie Community Association will support a motion for Ottawa City Council to declare a climate emergency.…
CCA Report: “Game of Cones” on Elgin, built heritage
by Jack Hanna Right now, more than 30 shops, bars, restaurants and other businesses along Elgin Street are participating in “Game of Cones.” Shop on Elgin and you can enter your name in a draw for a $1,500 prize pack…
Connecting with seniors, one baby at a time
by Stephen Thirlwall What happens in a room full of adults with a baby in its midst? The baby makes the rounds of almost every pair of hands in the room and is cuddled, cooed at, talked and sung to,…
Community supported agriculture comes to the Dalhousie Community Garden
by Natalie Childs I grew up on Anderson Street and ours has always been an incredible neighbourhood to eat in. Endless pho options, the samosas from Nasa Food Centre, and the foccacia from the House of Fresh Pasta were some…