Three Local Realtors Brace for a Charity “mush” Across Lapland
Quinn Abugov In this part of the world, where snow falls for nearly five months of the year, one could be forgiven for thinking that we live within close proximity…
Lessons learned: A Primer on My Private Citizen’s Appeal of a Key City of Ottawa Planning Decision
Adriana Beaman In our December issue of The Mainstreeter, John Dance reported on the efforts of Adriana Beaman, an Old Ottawa East resident, who challenged Ottawa City Council’s decision to…
At Immaculata, CO-OP Work Experience is Paving the Way For Bright Future Careers
Patrick Taillefer Learning beyond the four walls of the classroom has provided students with diverse educational journeys. As a testament to Immaculata High School’s commitment to experimental learning, five standout…
ART BEAT – OOE ARTIST FEATURE: EAMON (MICHAEL FITZPATRICK) REVEALS HIS INTERNAL IMPRESSIONS THROUGH SCULPTURE
Tanis Browning-Shelp Michael FitzPatrick the journalist and media/communications specialist lives with his wife Sally at The Corners on Main in Old Ottawa East. Michael FitzPatrick the artist goes by the…
ART BEAT- Tim Hunt’s Main Street Sketches – Februray 2024
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…
BUSINESS BEAT – J:FUSE Aburi & Bar Here At Last!
Peter Tobin That Opening Soon sign that has been fluttering over the proposed J:Fuse Aburi bar and restaurant site on Main Street since early November may be on its last…
BE THE CHANGE – Relying Upon Nature to Improve Lives In The Age of Climate Change
Kelly Allen & Peter Croal Did you know that our close neighbour Montreal is fast becoming a “sponge city”? What is a sponge city, you might ask? If you see…
Tool Repair Café Event Will Save Money, Reduce Landfill
Amélie Nault The Mauril-Bélanger Social Innovation Workshop has crafted a unique partnership with the Ottawa Tool Library (OTL) to host a Repair Café at The Atelier on 95 Clegg Street,…
OC Transpo Bus Route Review Update
In November Councilour Shawn Menard provided an update on the results of OC Transpo’s route review. He raised numerous issues with OC Transpo and passed along resident feedback, seeking to…
OPINION: Part 1: Lansdowne 2.0 Vote Passes Unlocking Taxpayers’ Wallets
Alaxandra Gruca-Macaulay In 2012, the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) formed a limited partnership that put into motion the redevelopment of Lansdowne Park as…
