MEET THE SIDESTREETER

MEET THE SIDESTREETER

MEET THE SIDESTREETER! The Mainstreeter and The Ottawan team up to launch The Sidestreeter Our new weekly digital publication will provide online readers with a wealth of neighbourhood news, features and events from across eight of Ottawa’s urban core communities.   MAINSTREETER STAFF        As the centrepiece of its Year of Community Engagement, The Mainstreeter…

Remembering John Gibbens

Remembering John Gibbens

REMEMBERING JOHN GIBBENS A worthy sendoff for the community’s teacher and father figure  The former Immaculata High School teacher was much-loved by his students for his generosity, compassion and understanding.   THERESA WALLACE “Dad seemed to have an infinite capacity for generosity with everyone who came into his life.” That’s how John Gibbens’ daughter Siobhan…

Conversations that could shape Indigenous reconciliation in  Old Ottawa East

Conversations that could shape Indigenous reconciliation in Old Ottawa East

OUR CHANGING COMMUNITY Conversations that could shape Indigenous reconciliation in Old Ottawa East   A December gathering organized by The Mainstreeter highlighted emerging initiatives and projects – and a growing desire to work together on the community’s Truth and Reconciliation efforts.   SARAH PLEDGE DICKSON    Community members gathered in December to identify and discuss…

Something Rotten Musical

Something Rotten Musical

Local family takes the stage in musical theatre romp, Something Rotten! GNAG Theatre’s spring musical mixes Tudor history, modern humour and some Old Ottawa East talent.   CLARE DAVIDSON ROGERS GNAG Theatre will be producing the amazingly popular musical theatre production, Something Rotten!  this April. This frolic of a musical brings the audience back to…