A Monkey in the Central Kindgom: Local author bore witness to China’s emergence into the 20th century
Springhurst Avenue resident Andreas Aass has recently written a book that recounts his time teaching in Nanjing in 1986 and travelling throughout northern China. In light of the country’s dramatic…
Sharing Lunch Interview with OOE Opera Singer Wallis Giunta
Mainstreeter Staff Performing was always my comfort – it’s where I feel most at home…” We continue our popular interview feature this issue, focusing on a gifted young talent from…
Arrested Development in COVID’s wake
John Dance The face of Old Ottawa East has changed greatly over the last five years but, with the profound health, economic and societal impacts of the COVID-19 virus, the…
Footy Sevens to pay property tax on Immaculata field
John Dance The property tax exemption for the Immaculata High School’s commercialized turf sports field has been extinguished by Ontario’s Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), as sought by the Old…
Crime in Old Ottawa East – has there been a COVID-19 impact?
Phyllis Odenbanch Sutton News reports have talked about an increase in crime in Ottawa since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The Mainstreeter decided to look more closely at the City’s recent…
One year in the life of the Flora Footbridge
John Dance She’s now been very visibly with us for more than a year. The Flora Footbridge was officially opened last June and as of mid-June of this year, there…
Condo residents stymied in effort to screen off gas meters on Springhurst Avenue
Mainstreeter Staff A solid outdoor wall of mechanical pipes from the Corners on Main (TCOM) development constitute an eyesore for pedestrians and for the residences across the street on Springhurst…
The Mainstreeter announces new community events to spotlight social issues and local artists
Lorne Abugov The Mainstreeter is pleased to announce that it will work in collaboration with several organizations and groups in Old Ottawa East (OOE) to partner and promote a series…
Letters To The Editor
In response to our request to readers for their perspectives on the Flora Footbridge, we received many responses from members of our community. We have reproduced some of them in…
Opinion – The Sage of the Deschâtelets Building Zone Appeal
Ron Rose A “saga” can be defined as a heroic story involving many unexpected challenges. It’s a word that aptly describes the struggle by the Old Ottawa East Community Association…
