From Russia with Much Love: “Old Ottawa East is a wonderful place surrounded by great people.”
Editor’s Note: Most of the articles published in The Mainstreeter are stories that are either assigned by the Editor to our small army of volunteer reporters or proposed to the…
Taking DIY to New Heights… Is It a Bird? Is It a Plane? Good Grief, It Is a Plane!
Lorne Abugov Old Ottawa East resident Maurizio Penna is building an airplane in his basement, garage and his kitchen! According to Penna, he began the project “…about 15,000 rivets ago!…
Sharing Lunch With…AIDS Committee
Our popular interview feature – Sharing Lunch With… – returns in this issue to introduce the community to an organization located in Old Ottawa East that has been doing critically…
THE MAINSTREETER’S SPECIAL REPORT- Ottawa’s Community Newspapers Have Emerged Healthy and Vibrant From COVID
John Dance Despite the pandemic, climate change, political divisiveness and social media focused on virtual communities and individuals, local physical communities continue to thrive through their newspapers. The Mainstreeter is…
Old Ottawa East Art Tour – 2021 Edition Was A Hot Hit!! Outdoor art tour attracts hundreds of OOE art lovers
Tanis Browning-Shelp Despite record-breaking heat, the second annual OOE outdoor Art Tour attracted hundreds of visitors to its 11 exhibitions on August 21. Attendees arrived on foot, on bikes or…
Old Ottawa East loses a bright light
Mainstreeter Staff Kathleen McCrea, life-long resident of Old Ottawa East, respected multidisciplinary artist, and co-founder of the Old Ottawa East Art Tour passed away on September 5, 2021, of cancer….
Springhurst Park official opening celebrations: Local kids abuzz with excitement over park improvements
John Dance After the long pandemic and a lengthy effort, Springhurst Park’s many new amenities were officially opened in September at a celebration starring a gaggle of happy children and…
The ‘Dirty 30s’ – of Hobos and handouts: My memories of Old Ottawa East during the Depression
Marjorie Carver During the ‘Dirty 30s’ the depression was in full bloom, and people were hurting. So many people were losing their jobs, and there was no work to be…
EDITORIAL – An opportunity for Truth and Reconciliation in Old Ottawa East
Greg MacDougall There is a significant, and unique opportunity in Old Ottawa East for ‘Truth and Reconciliation’ with regards to the horrific history of residential schools in Canada. The opportunity…
Yasir Naqvi returns to Ottawa Centre as new Liberal MP; NDP place a distant second
John Dance Liberal candidate Yasir Naqvi soundly won the Ottawa Centre riding in the September 20 federal election, defeating the NDP’s Angella MacEwen by more than 8,000 votes. Conservative candidate…
