Think about how we build the western LRT
By Ben Novak You may ask why we, in Mainstreeter territory, should be concerned about the city’s debate over the expansion of its new Light Rail Transit line through Ottawa…
Ottawa Renewable Energy Co-operative up and running
By Keith Shakleton Six years ago, the Ontario government set a precedent with the Green Energy Act, which allowed citizens to sell electricity back to the grid at attractive prices,…
Enhancing our community identity and brand
What does Old Ottawa East mean to you? What do you feel are the key themes and identity of our community? The Community Activities Group and Old Ottawa East Community…
From the Editor: February 2015
By Joe Paraskevas Nobody said it was going to be easy. The first weeks of Main Street reconstruction brought change. Let’s acknowledge some of it was surprisingly unwelcome. Let’s also…
David Chernushenko: Councillor’s Column, February 2015
My Vision for a 100% Renewable Ottawa Solutions to Ottawa’s environmental challenges should not pit what is ecologically necessary against what is good for people and good for a healthy…
Old Ottawa East Community Association – December 2014
Tempered Progress and Looking Forward This past year saw the beginning of major change for Old Ottawa East. And while much was positive, there were also a number of setbacks,…
Yasir Naqvi, MPP Ottawa Centre – December 2014
Building Safer, Stronger Communities across Ottawa Ontario is supporting an innovative project that will give young newcomers the support they need to make positive life choices and contribute to our…
Busy Times at Canadian Martyrs
Just as the change of colours marks the fall season, so does the Feast of Canadian Martyrs mark the beginning of fall activities at Canadian Martyrs Parish. The September event…
Letter to the editor, December 2014
To the editor: Lansdowne Park is being treated as private property for parking purposes. Is this not still public land? People expect the same street parking conditions as in the…
Letter to the Editor, December 2014
To the Editor: On Oct. 27, I was given the great honour of serving as your mayor for four more years. Today, I am writing to say thank you. As…
