By Christina Marchant and Émilie Sartoretto, Centretown CHC When newcomers arrive in our communities, they are generally in better health than the Canadian-born population. But, over time, this health advantage, the “healthy immigrant effect,” tends to wear away and newcomers’ health…
Centretown continues to evolve
By David Gladstone City editor A constant challenge for Centretowners is the ongoing development of our mature community. And the fact that we are a mature community — all of our land area was developed and our roads built by…
DCA pleased with city’s decision to expand Chaudiere Park; AGM coming up
By Zsofia Orosz DCA secretary At our March meeting, the Dalhousie Community Association unanimously approved the renewal of our membership in the Federation of Urban Neighbourhoods (FUN). FUN is a good resource for sharing information and expertise, and for working…
No major jump in Elgin visitors during Winterlude ‘12
By Jeff Carson Despite a mild February, Winterlude managed to draw a large number of visitors to Ottawa. Yet business on Elgin Street doesn’t appear to spike significantly during a festival like Winterlude. Elgin Street is one of the few…
The Gouda Life: banoffee parfaits
By Kelly Brisson There are bananas all over our tiny kitchen. Under ripe, edibly ripe, and far, far past their prime. They are everywhere. Typically, I’ll make a loaf or two of banana bread, the variety depending on what happens…
High grad rates for Ontario, Centretown
By Christopher Hofley Centretown’s Lisgar Collegiate Institute will see 96 per cent of its eligible students graduate in June this year, a significantly higher number than the recently released provincial average. And, while nearly all students successfully complete high school…
Rebuild time: Bronson construction set to begin
By Dan Neutel The Bronson Avenue renewal project is about to begin and, while the improvements are needed, it could be a tough slog for residents during reconstruction. That was the message that city officials hoped to convey during an…
CCCA pushing for changes to CDP, Bronson Ave. reconstruction
By Jordan Charbonneau CCCA President The following is some information on just a few of the many ongoing events and initiatives in Centretown in which the Centretown Citizens Community Association is involved. For more information, contact us using the information…
Mixed reaction to butt ban
By Jeff Carson The new smoking regulations passed by council on Feb. 22 are drawing mixed reactions from Centretown residents and businesses, especially as people start to think about the upcoming summer season. Smoking will be banned from all municipal…
Community to brainstorm a revamped Dundonald Park
By Dorian Panchyson Centretown’s Dundonald Park has been selected to participate in a program that offers underused urban spaces a facelift, and local residents are being asked to contribute to the planning process. Chosen from over 30 applications submitted from…