Flora Footbridge is on schedule and budget
By: John Dance The $21 million Flora Footbridge that grew rapidly last year is progressing well but, as per the construction schedule, won’t open until the end of October. The…
New field deal at Immaculata halts kid’s sledding fun
By: Alexandra Gruca-Macaulay Years of winter weekend sledding fun for young children came to an abrupt end this year, with the installation of chain link fencing around Immaculata High School’s…
Ottawa city planning: It’s broke – so fix it!
By: John Dance The message was loud and clear: the City of Ottawa’s governance of planning and development is broken, and numerous improvements need to be made. Such was the…
Surf and turf: OOE athletes travel to Hawaii for the beautiful game
By Lorne Abugov If you polled Old Ottawa East residents about their views on Ottawa’s winters you might expect to find a fairly even split between those who “love it”…
PAUL DEWAR 1963–2019: “I have found my way to peace…”
A great man who loved and embodied all things good in our community has left us. On Wednesday, February 6th, we of Old Ottawa East were deeply saddened to learn…
The Gift of Friendship: Mike Galazka’s buddies restore his ’68 Mustang
By: Theresa Wallace One of the most famous car chase scenes in cinema history involves Steve McQueen ripping through the streets of San Francisco chasing bad guys. It’s from the…
The Good Food Box: a well-kept secret
By: Genviève Gazaille Did you know that there is a place in Old Ottawa East where you can buy your produce at cost? If not, meet the Good Food Box,…
My son Chris and me: A mother’s tale of grief
By: Elaine Dean For most of us, Christmas is a time when family and friends gather to celebrate the many joyous gifts that life offers. Sometimes, though, the gifts of…
City’s Main Street road safety final report leaves community concerned for the future
By Tom Scott and The Mainstreeter The City of Ottawa recently completed its review process for the Main Street Road Safety Audit and has provided a final traffic audit report…
Ottawa Centre NDP expect to announce nomination date soon
By: Kyle Duggan Canadians who want to vie for the NDP nomination in Ottawa Centre could soon be coming out of the woodwork. The riding association is expected to announce…
