by Kathryn Hunt Proposed designs for Albert and Slater Streets were unveiled on November 28 at a public consultation at City Hall. These plans are for a rebuild of the corridor which will happen after LRT construction is complete and…
Category: December 2017
Editor’s Note: Local papers shut down? We’re still here
by Kathryn Hunt Managing Editor A major loss in local journalism happened last month, when a deal struck between Postmedia and Torstar saw a large number of small newspapers traded and shut down. Ottawa will lose a number of local…
A City budget for all? What was in the draft budget and how it may impact our community
by Emilie Hayes Mayor Jim Watson tabled the City of Ottawa’s draft 2018 budget on November 8. The draft budget explains how the City plans to spend its money in the year ahead, which has significant impacts on our community.…
BUZZ at the door: Filling the gaps
by Charles Akben-Marchand As I described last month, a monthly Centretown BUZZ delivery route can be very rewarding. However, it can sometimes be a bit lonely. For a more social experience delivering The BUZZ, you have to try a morning…
CCCA President’s Report: Happy holidays!
by Tom Whillans CCCA President Happy holidays, Centretowners! As president of the Centretown Citizens Community Association, I would like to thank our exceptional community for supporting our initiatives, events and endeavours throughout our sesquicentennial—Canada 2017. Without the support of our…
Planet of the Scapes
by Pearl Pirie As winter closes in, or opens up the sky, depending on your take on winter, slow food and fast foods both increase their particular appeal for nesting and for comfort. Slow food cooks itself and homemade fast…
CCCA Seniors’ Committee: Tea party talk on seniors’ concerns
by Stephen Thirlwall This has been a year for community-based tea parties. Most recent was a party hosted by two city councillors, Catherine McKenney and Diane Deans. Sixty or so seniors attended. While many already went regularly to the Good…
Dalhousie Community Association’s year in review
by Anne Bell It has been another busy year in our downtown neighbourhood. The next few decades will see substantial transformation, with several major developments happening. Intensification brings challenges, but also rewards, to local residents. Ground has recently been broken…
Just Published: A Social and Architectural History of Apartment Buildings
by Robert Smythe Heritage Ottawa has launched its latest publication, From Walk-Up to High-Rise: Ottawa’s Historic Apartments (80pp. $20), a detailed, illustrated guide to the history of apartment development in Centretown, Sandy Hill and Lowertown. The book spans 75 years…
OCDSB trustee report: ‘Tis the season!
by Erica Braunovan OCDSB Trustee Zone 10 With December upon us, I hope you are all enjoying celebrations with family and friends, and taking a moment to reflect on the successes of 2017. After a very busy year, I know…