The September 2022 issue of The Centretown BUZZ, Centretown’s community newspaper, is out.
You can read it online here!
Read the September 2022 Centretown BUZZ
Category: September 2022
Mayoral candidates propose transit fixes
What are the candidates for Ottawa’s mayor planning to do about transit? There’s a wide range of ideas, although most candidates espouse improved reliability and a review of OC Transpo operations. The most controversial is fare-free transit.
The BUZZ asks and Somerset Ward candidates respond: new ideas for Centretown
In each issue up to the election, The BUZZ will ask the candidates running in this ward one question about city issues important to this ward. This month, we ask: what new ideas would you advocate to make downtown and Centretown more attractive to work, visit, and live in?
Fight over convoy funds escalates
With the class action to compensate Centretowners for what they suffered in the convoy occupation still awaiting certification, 10 occupation participants are trying to claw back some of the funds currently held in escrow. And more on the federal investigation…
People’s Commission starts public hearings
The Ottawa People’s Commission (OPC) will begin public hearings on September 21 to hear and collect stories from Centretown residents and businesses that were impacted by the convoy occupation that clogged our streets and disrupted our lives last February.
Ecology Ottawa gives away trees to replace those lost to sprawl, disease, and storms
Ecology Ottawa was at the Elgin Street Market on September 4 to give away trees. More giveaways are planned this fall.
142 Nepean: why right to parking won over right to housing
The six-unit affordable apartment building at 142 Nepean Street will be torn down to build a parking lot. The discussion at Ottawa City Council came down to the right to parking versus to the right to housing.
The Capital Pride parade returns after two virtual years
Heritage Skyline: Secrets of Dundonald Park
The name and much of the appearance of Dundonald Park are due to political infighting 115 years ago.
Strong Mayors bill passes, changing the balance of power at city council
Ottawa will have a “strong mayor” starting in November, changing the balance of power around the city council table.
Walk to fight hunger in our community
The Centretown Churches Social Action Committee, and its 22 members, invites you to join your friends and neighbours for the Centretown Emergency Food Centre (CEFC) Walkathon to be held on Sunday, October 2. The proceeds will raise funds for the local food bank.
Community fridge opens this month
The Centretown community fridge and pantry will open at 415 MacLaren Street on Wednesday, September 28.
The Good, the Bad, and the Bumpy: sidewalk construction shouldn’t be a barrier for PWDs
Sidewalk construction causes a different set of problems. Sidewalks and bike lanes are blocked off, construction signage takes up space on sidewalks and all of this causes problems for pedestrians, cyclists, small businesses and, most especially, people with disabilities (PWD).
Providing food for monarchs and other pollinators on their way south
Now that we are transitioning to fall, many pollinators are already getting ready for winter. Some, like the monarch butterfly, are preparing to travel long distances.
Dalhousie Community Association report: the “new year” begins
There’s a busy year ahead for the DCA. In this report: peaceable neighbourhoods, Preston Street extension, election debate, and more.
Centretown Community Association report
The Centretown Community Association report: Fall Festival, supportive housing session, history walking tours, Elgin Street market, music in Dundonald Park
MP report: revitalizing downtown
MP Yasir Nawvi on the downtown revitalization task force, protecting the Central Experimental Farm, and more.