Mainstreeter continues to evolve
By Lorne Abugov Readers of the Mainstreeter will notice a few changes to the newspaper over the next few editions, beginning with this issue. There will be some engaging new…
‘Art benches’ to grace footbridge
By John Dance Two “art benches” will constitute the public art for the Clegg-Fifth footbridge and community members will have the opportunity to view and vote on the short-listed proposals…
Been there, done that…the original footbridge!
By Lorne Abugov If you thought the new footbridge under construction between Clegg Street and Fifth Avenue is the first structural link connecting Old Ottawa East to the Glebe, you’d…
More Delays for Lees Avenue On-Ramp
By John Dance The new LRT has been delayed until November but frustrated drivers will have to wait until mid-2019 for the Lees Avenue 417 on-ramp to re-open. Once the…
Capital Ward election heats up
By John Dance Unlike the 2014 campaign, the upcoming municipal election in October will be hotly contested in Capital Ward. Even though nomination papers can’t be filed until May 1,…
Main Farmer’s Market Celebrates 10 years
By Christine MacIntyre As changes continue to take place in Old Ottawa East, it is nice that some things continue year after year. One constant for our community is the…
Residents relieved units won’t be built on Glenora
By Meredith Newberry Olivier Basset, Tom Allen and their neighbours are celebrating that excavators won’t be rolling in beside them anytime soon. They stopped a three-storey, three-unit apartment building from…
Improved safety on NCC pathways sought
By John Dance Local residents have lots of suggestions for how the National Capital Commission could improve its pathway network, especially the safety of its Rideau Canal routes. At two…
We feel blessed to live in OOE
Our community was deeply saddened this February to learn that our respected and beloved friend Paul Dewar had been diagnosed with brain cancer and had undergone brain surgery on February…
Latest round in Immaculata turf battle
By Lorne Abugov Concerned community members took their case to the Ottawa Catholic School Board (OCSB) on March 27th in a bid to demand consultation and delay construction of a…
