List/Grid Monthly Archives: October 2011

Artists’ Corner: Food for Thought
Thinking about food as art is nothing new. The Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts School asks its students to use the plate as their canvas. But some argue that art is…

Footbridge consultation was thorough
Dear Editor, I was dismayed by the letter in the last edition of the Mainstreeter. Discussions about a footbridge across the canal have been ongoing in our community for a…

Letter: Footbridge coverage balanced
Dear Editor, I was impressed at the quality of coverage / reporting on the proposed Midtown footbridge, and several other topics. In particular, knowing how dedicated Mr. Dance is to…

Volunteer Salute: Heather Dyke – News Reporter
This summer, the Mainstreeter newsroom was saddened to learn that we would lose one of our experienced news reporters. After graduating from Carleton University’s journalismprogram in the spring, Heather Dyke…

We who serve: Pretoria Bridge operator – Carl Downey
There are a few unique jobs in Ottawa like prime minister or captain of the Ottawa Senators. But for the last 30 years, Carl Downey has held a job that’s…