Walking Tour of Old Ottawa East
Back in 2020, Laura McLeod and Julie Harris of Heritage Ottawa conducted extensive research on the historical roots of Old Ottawa East (OOE) which they used to conduct a half-day…
The Mainstreeter’s 1st Annual Public Consultation Report Card
Our local governments aren’t listening to our views on many major Old Ottawa East project initiatives The June issue of The Mainstreeter featured the first of a two-part “Report Card”…
OPINION – Old Ottawa East’s Test For ‘vibrant public spaces’
Jamie Brougham The editorial comment in the Globe and Mail (July 15/2023) entitled ‘Vibrant Public Spaces Make for a Great City’ referenced the increasing number of people congregating in high-priced…
City Council Okays Sisters’ Convent Repurposing – Rezoning Approved Despite Community Skepticism
John Dance Despite many questions raised by City Councillors, local residents and the local community association, Ottawa City Council recently approved the zoning bylaw amendments sought for the conversion of…
Old Ottawa East Community Updates
John Dance In addition to his role as The Mainstreeter’s chief reporter, John Dance is the Chair of the Old Ottawa East Community Association’s Planning Committee. From his unique vantage…
ART BEAT – The 4th Annual OOE Art Tour Will Be The Biggest Ever
Tanis Browning-Shelp On the morning of Saturday, September 23, the streets of Old Ottawa East (OOE) will once again be teeming with local artwork. From 11:00am to 3:00pm, many of…
Saint Paul University Quietly Becomes A Choice Location For International TV and Movie Production.
Audrey Pridham U.S. TV hit series “CSI” is the latest international production to select the Old Ottawa East campus as an ideal location to “shoot” an episode. A little know…
For Carlo, working hard was never a grind – Serving Old Ottawa East Customers for 57 years!
It’s nose to the grindstone for Carlo, now 83 years-of-age, as he continues to sharpen the garden tools and lawnmower blades of OOE Peter Croal Sometimes there are sounds we…
The Gardens of Old Ottawa East- A Feast For The Eyes, The Nose and The Soul
Lori Gandy Residents of Old Ottawa East (OOE) love their gardens. A stroll though our community is a feast for the eyes. And the nose. And the soul. With the…
