Kids’ Art Exhibit at the Children’s Garden – Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Community Spirit on Display
Lori Gandy The day brought sunshine all around for the five young artists exhibiting their art in the Old Ottawa East Children’s Garden as part of A Walk of Art…
Old Ottawa East Community Updates
John Dance In addition to his role as The Mainstreeter’s chief reporter, John Dance is the Chair of the Old Ottawa East Community Association’s Planning Committee. From his unique vantage…
Saint Paul University at 175 – A Saint Paul Professor’s Experience Teaching with Discovery University
Audrey Pridham Working together with the Ottawa Mission, Saint Paul University brings free, non-credit university courses to those who haven’t had the opportunity to pursue their formal education due to…
Walking Tour of Old Ottawa East
Back in 2020, Laura McLeod and Julie Harris of Heritage Ottawa conducted extensive research on the historical roots of Old Ottawa East (OOE) which they used to conduct a half-day…
The Mainstreeter’s 1st Annual Public Consultation Report Card
Our local governments aren’t listening to our views on many major Old Ottawa East project initiatives The June issue of The Mainstreeter featured the first of a two-part “Report Card”…
OPINION – Old Ottawa East’s Test For ‘vibrant public spaces’
Jamie Brougham The editorial comment in the Globe and Mail (July 15/2023) entitled ‘Vibrant Public Spaces Make for a Great City’ referenced the increasing number of people congregating in high-priced…
City Council Okays Sisters’ Convent Repurposing – Rezoning Approved Despite Community Skepticism
John Dance Despite many questions raised by City Councillors, local residents and the local community association, Ottawa City Council recently approved the zoning bylaw amendments sought for the conversion of…
Old Ottawa East Community Updates
John Dance In addition to his role as The Mainstreeter’s chief reporter, John Dance is the Chair of the Old Ottawa East Community Association’s Planning Committee. From his unique vantage…
ART BEAT – The 4th Annual OOE Art Tour Will Be The Biggest Ever
Tanis Browning-Shelp On the morning of Saturday, September 23, the streets of Old Ottawa East (OOE) will once again be teeming with local artwork. From 11:00am to 3:00pm, many of…
