Five-sixths of the options for redrawing Ottawa’s ward boundaries would subsume Somerset Ward in other wards. One just-released option preserves the ward. Citizens’ voices will decide.
David Gladstone–a longtime civic activist, Centretown BUZZ journalist, and research scientist–died in early June. He had many passions, and the biggest was for his home neighbourhood of Centretown.
Jessie Duffy, the owner of Arlington 5 in Centretown, tells how she became involved in preparing meals for Cooking for a Cause.
Bank Street in Centretown has been reserved for non-car traffic on Saturdays all summer. The closure will extend until September 5.
Mariam El-Behiry At the end of summer, the streets of Ottawa would normally be packed with with rainbow flags, floats, and music to celebrate Pride Month and all the colors and joy it brings to the city’s 2SLGBTQ+ community and…
Gail McGuire and Alex Meek Monarch butterflies will soon be seen migrating across Centretown. In September, they will travel south after spending the summer in their most northern range, 400 km north of Ottawa. It’s an amazing journey to 12…
Patricia Marsden-Dole A blue rose is for a woman who chooses her own way in life no matter the consequences. Such was one woman’s choice of flower for her memorial, as presented in a local park by a worker from…
What to do in the next month: films, murals, music, art galleries, museums, theatre in Ottawa and beyond.
Ryan Lythall Since my column in June, there have been some new developments in getting around in downtown Ottawa during this pandemic. Bank and Somerset Streets are being closed to cars during weekends to allow patios to open up more…
Pearl Pirie is inspired by her Community Shared Agriculture (CSA) farm share to create Collard Green Roll Ups and Fruited Banana Bread.
Jack Hanna A rare opportunity to protect old houses in Centretown has arisen with a new city study. The city is in the midst of a sweeping initiative to study and protect heritage buildings specifically in Centretown. The consultants for…
Catherine McKenney The National Capital Commission (NCC) is in the process of redeveloping LeBreton Flats, a largely underused 29-hectare site in a rapidly growing area. The NCC’s master plan presents an impressive mixed-use community with residential districts, integrated commercial spaces,…
CCA update: Dundonald gardeners receive grant, CCA shrinks garage, protection for heritage houses, neighbours helping neighbours, reusable bags are back
Joel Harden Unacceptable, ridiculous, reckless: I’ve heard these and saucier words used to describe the Ford government’s back to school “plan” next month. My inboxes are exploding. At a time when the world is learning lessons from COVID-19 and school…
Sue McDonald The tragic loss of life in long-term care homes due to COVID-19 has exposed many of the problems that have plagued Ontario’s long-term care system for years. Over the years, many strategies have been tried to repair the…
The Ottawa Public Library is hosting the Teen Staycation, a summer-long series of programs and events designed for teens.
The 2020 deadline for nominations to the Order of Ottawa, recognizing outstanding residents, is Friday, September 11,
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