If trees fall in the forest, OOE will hear them
Two years ago, a large number of mature trees died and were then removed from Springhurst Avenue between Brunswick Avenue and Chestnut Street. Neighbours took notice, but Bartosz Nowak took…
Police say crime is not on the rise in OOE
By Joe Paraskevas Ottawa police say they have not noticed a jump in crime in Old Ottawa East despite a number of incidents this past summer that left some residents…
The fair trade
By Meredith Newberry Heather Bryce admittedly knows nothing about how to make a craft. But she could school anyone in how to build from scratch one of the largest craft…
Urban Design wins in Old Ottawa East
The City of Ottawa recognized two major Old Ottawa East development projects at its Urban Design Awards in October. The awards, handed out every second year, celebrate projects built in…
From the Board of the Mainstreeter
By Bonnie Weppler Secretary, Board of Directors The Mainstreeter 99 Concord is about a three minute walk from my house. My dog and I walk that stretch of Echo-Harvey-Concord-Echo numerous…
De la part du Mainstreeter
Par Bonnie Weppler Secrétaire, Conseil d’administration Le Mainstreeter J’habite à environ trois minutes à pied du 99, rue Concord. Je fais le trajet Echo-Harvey-Concord-Echo avec mon chien plusieurs fois par…
Close call with electrical fire is an important Holiday safety reminder
By Markus Marshall Robin Leckie wants her experience with a recent electrical fire to encourage other Old Ottawa East residents to be more prepared for emergencies. Leckie’s story is a…
Holiday shopping in the ‘Hood
By Allana Giesbrecht Just like Santa, you’ll probably soon be making your list and checking it twice. Shopping for holiday gifts can be stressful, but the Mainstreeter is here to…
Business Beat
By Ron Rose Sula Wok is tantalizingly close to opening It won’t be long until OOE’s newest neighbourhood restaurant, Sula Wok, opens its doors. In the meantime, owners Su Xinhui…
Strolling through memories in Brantwood Park
By Ron Rose Exploring and playing in Brantwood Park has made so many memories for families in Old Ottawa East. But walking the park can bring back many memories too….
