What’s Next for the Convent of the Sisters of Sacred Heart Building – Some Options Worth Considering to Preserve the Historic Roots of Old Ottawa East
PETER FROOD Domicile Development, the current owner of the former Convent of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at 15 des Oblats Avenue, is in the process of…
The Rideau Winter Trail is a Recreational Gem That’s Right On Our Community’s Doorstep
TERRY & PEGGY WEST There’s excitement in the air as outdoor enthusiasts in Old Ottawa East (OOE) discover that when it comes to winter activities, far away fields aren’t always…
OPINION – Neighbourhood Plans Are Key to Residents’ Quality of Life
ERWIN DREESSEN In 2017 and 2018, the TVO network broadcast a fascinating series by Canadian-Danish urbanist Mikael Colville-Andersen entitled “The Life-Sized City.” In each of the twelve cities he visited…
Progress Made on Grand Allée Park Design Planning
JOHN DANCE The plans for Grand Allée park in the heart of Grand Allée parkt now include distinctive entrance features, carefully designed stall areas for the Main Farmers’ Market and…
Anglophones and Francophones in Old Ottawa East Forge Links to Identify and Resolve Community Issues
JOCELYNE CALOZ & ÉLISABETH BRUINS Building Bridges, a unique series of bilingual ideation online workshops, was staged successfully during November and December, bringing together diverse communities of Old Ottawa East…
Safety concerns mitigated – Elgin/Pretoria Gets Cycling Improvements
MAINSTREETER STAFF Cycling infrastructure at the south end of Elgin Street leading onto Pretoria Bridge has been changed with the replacement of the eastbound cycling lane with an off-road link…
New Community Centre Approvals a Key Step – Fall 2022 Completion Date Projected
JOHN DANCE Ottawa City Council’s approval in December to proceed to negotiate a deal with the Conseil des Écoles Catholiques du Centre-Est (CECCE, the school board) for a new community…
BE THE CHANGE- On Reducing Plastics – Just Keep on Doing Your Best
ROWAN & BRIANA AIRD In this instalment of Be The Change, we answer a common question that many readers in Old Ottawa East can relate to, especially during these COVID…
Lansdowne Park – Aberdeen Square Public Consultation Has Been Ignored
JOHN DANCE Despite a consultation meeting and many suggestions from residents, the Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) has to date refused to alter its design for improvements to Aberdeen…
ART BEAT – A Finger On The Pulse of The Arts in OOE
TANIS BROWNING-SHELP OOE ARTIST FEATURE: JIM LAMONT’S PHOTOGRAPHS CAPTURE CLIMATE CHANGE, INSPIRE ACTION Some of us got a glimpse into the world and work of photographer Jim Lamont last winter…
