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A tower grows in Greystone – OOE apartment rezoning bid seeks three extra storeys

A tower grows in Greystone – OOE apartment rezoning bid seeks three extra storeys

By John Dance For the second time in four months, developers are seeking planning approval for a higher building on the Greystone Village site than what was originally approved by… Read more »

LRT delay extends ramp and pathway closures

LRT delay extends ramp and pathway closures

By John Dance    The recently announced delay in the completion of the new Light Rail Transit line means an extended closure of both the 417 eastbound on-ramp at Lees Avenue… Read more »

Local author shares childhood memories in thriller

Local author shares childhood memories in thriller

By Keltie Robertson Ottawa author James Turner has recently published his first novel, Strange Wind, a thriller combining memories of his childhood spent in Old Ottawa East with historical elements… Read more »

Community Centre in the Works?  Regional Group project expected to go before city council within two months

Community Centre in the Works? Regional Group project expected to go before city council within two months

By Don Stephenson Discussions between officials of the City of Ottawa and The Regional Group, the developer of Greystone Village, assessing the costs and technical feasibility of creating a new… Read more »

Retirement Residence Rises: New home in the works at Greystone Village

Retirement Residence Rises: New home in the works at Greystone Village

By Meridith Newberry A new retirement residence is coming to Old Ottawa East next year. Construction on the residence in Greystone Village is scheduled to begin as early as March… Read more »

Main Street Construction Newsletter N°40 – Last Edition

Main Street Construction Newsletter N°40 – Last Edition

  From the City of Ottawa, here is the Final Edition of Main Street construction newsletter in PDF format – Construction Newsletter No 40 – Last Edition (EN) Series of “Before… Read more »

Main Street Construction Newsletter N°39

Main Street Construction Newsletter N°39

  From the City of Ottawa, here is the most recent Main Street construction newsletter in PDF format – Construction Newsletter No 39 (EN)

Main Street Construction Newsletter N°38

Main Street Construction Newsletter N°38

  From the City of Ottawa, here is the most recent Main Street construction newsletter in PDF format – Construction Newsletter No 38 (EN) Recently update Main St Traffic Restriction Map… Read more »

Main Street Construction Newsletter N°37

Main Street Construction Newsletter N°37

  From the City of Ottawa, here is the most recent Main Street construction newsletter in PDF format – Construction Newsletter No 37 (EN)

Q & A with The Department of Creative Works – A New Group in Old Ottawa East

Q & A with The Department of Creative Works – A New Group in Old Ottawa East

When the Mainstreeter heard from a group of Old Ottawa Easterners calling itself the Department of Creative Works, we thought, “Who ARE these guys?” So, we asked them. Can you… Read more »

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