Old Ottawa East is at the centre of the nest for the annual Christmas Bird Count
Stephen Ayres The popular citizen’s birdwatching project is now in its 123rd year! The Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science (volunteer) project. And, as the area’s avid…
Hosers Honored and Rink Resumes (Hopefully)
John Dance Eric Cauchon will join Louis Denis this year to co-convene Old Ottawa East’s winter jewel – the Brantwood Community Rink. Cauchon, a two-time winner of the prestigious Hoser…
A Most Uplifting Assignment for Photo Editor Peter Fowler
Peter Fowler Never one to turn down a great photo opportunity, The Mainstreeter’s photo editor, Peter Fowler, braved the elements and the fear factor just before Halloween to head up,…
The Former Convent Site at 15 des Oblats – Approved Sisters Development Plan Appealed by Local Resident with Some Success
John Dance In the face of City Council approval of the 15 des Oblats “Sisters” development, Corners on Main resident Adriana Beaman launched an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal…
Permanent WW2 Honour Roll Created at Lady Evelyn School
Mainstreeter Staff After the annual Remembrance assembly at Lady Evelyn School, a celebration was held to mark the permanent home for the Second World War honour roll of students who…
ART BEAT – OOE ARTIST FEATURE: SARAH POOLER – Creating Art From The Heart of Her Home
Tanis Browning-Shelp Sarah Pooler is an acrylic painter who finds joy in depicting the simple beauty around us. As well as being an artist, Pooler is a pharmacist, partner, and…
Tim Hunt’s Main Street Sketches – December 2023
Tim Hunt Tim Hunt explores his community outfitted with a small sketchbook, pen, and watercolour kit. In our regular feature, he shares the pages from his sketchbook and tells the…
Rideau Winter Trail Volunteers Are Gearing Up For Another Successful Season of Outdoor Activity and Fun
Martha Jeacle With the winter season comes the re-opening of the Rideau Winter Trail (RWT), a free urban trail groomed for cross country skiing (both skate and classic), walking, snowshoeing…
Bright Future for Kenzie Girgis
Mainstreeter Staff OOE teen debuts in style for the Canadian women’s national field hockey team at the 2023 Pan Am Games OOE resident Kenzie Girgis is back in Canada now,…
DINING OUT- Ottawa Bagelshop and Deli – Revamped Hintonburg Eatery Adds Michelin Chef
Quinn Abugov Back in late October, The Mainstreeter was given the opportunity to step out of the “hood” and sample the exciting culinary transition taking place at a local Ottawa…
