LRT Bridge opens ‘actively’
In the February Mainstreeter, John Dance explained that delays in the completion of the new Light Rail Transit line meant an extended closure of both the 417 eastbound on-ramp at…
W.E. Noffke in Ottawa East Village
by Elfi Herzogenrath You might have noticed the whitewashed house in Spanish neocolonial style on Glenora Street. The house was built by W.E. Noffke, who grew up in our…
Community events column: August 2018
Springhurst Park Action (SPA) is celebrating our third summer of fun and games-sharing in Springhurst Park! What began as a few hula hoops hung up for random use has now grown to include two mini-soccer nets, a soccer rebound wall, a mini- and a full-size ping-pong…
Business Beat: Caterer in OOE delivers fresh eats and delicious treats
By Meredith Newberry Beyond the unique and wonderful storefronts in Old Ottawa East exists a treasure- trove of business. Our community is home to a host of businesses each operating…
Honoured for volunteer work
by Bonnie Weppler One of Nancy Oakes’ childhood memories is accompanying her mother on her annual neighbourhood door-to-door canvass for the Canadian Cancer Society. Fast forward to April 2018, when…
Business Beat: The changing commercial face of OOE
By Jean Cassidy Old Ottawa East (OOE) residents are getting used to the ever-changing community vibe and have begun to anticipate what changes will come next. One question that seems to have gripped the neighbourhood is: What commercial retailers…
Cadence Farm founders take over Main market
Cadence Farm founders Brett Weddle and Noel Dhingra are stepping into David Coyne’s shoes as the new Main Street Farmer’s Market management team. As small farmers who already sell at…
What’s on your plate? Why farmers’ markets benefit everyone
By GENEVIÈVE GAZAILLE Come summertime, some 20 farmers’ markets pop up all around the region. Old Ottawa East is no exception, thanks to the Main Street Farmers’ Market, a staple of our community that sets up in front of…
A busy day in the neighbourhood
by Bonnie Weppler Saturday, June 2 was a very busy day in Old Ottawa East. The Ride for Dad rolled down Colonel By Drive. Our Main Farmers’ Market opened for…
Catherine McKenna: Commitment To Preserve And Protect The Environment
By Catherine McKenna, MP, Ottawa Centre As I’ve learned in conversations in the riding, residents of Ottawa Centre care greatly about getting outdoors, protecting Canada’s natural…
