Anger Erupts as Hydro One Proposes to Eliminate Almost 50% of the Mature Trees on Centennial Boulevard Ministry of Transportation (Ont.) Ignores Widespread Opposition to Two-Year Detours in its Canal Bridge Replacement Plan FOOD & DRINK – Touring Ottawa’s Emerging Wineries is a Delightful Way to Pass an Autumn Day
ART BEAT – Louise Elliott’s images of our community

ART BEAT – Louise Elliott’s images of our community

This is the second time that Louise Elliott’s artwork of everyday scenes in and around Old Ottawa East has graced the pages of The Mainstreeter. In our June 2023 issue,… Read more »

“In Our Next Issue”: The Mainstreeter’s New Strategic Plan

“In Our Next Issue”: The Mainstreeter’s New Strategic Plan

Mainstreeter Staff It has been said that the place of newspapers is to report the news, and not to make it. On occasion though, the place where other people’s news… Read more »

The Main Farmers’ Market gets it Forever Home!! Festive Launch, Fine Weather Draw Throngs to the New Grande Allée Park Location

The Main Farmers’ Market gets it Forever Home!! Festive Launch, Fine Weather Draw Throngs to the New Grande Allée Park Location

Rebecca Aird May 11 was a grand opening day triumph for the Main Farmers’ Market (MFM) at its new and “forever” location on the Grande Allée Park in Greystone Village…. Read more »

So What’s The Big Mystery Surrounding 11 Mutchmore Road?

So What’s The Big Mystery Surrounding 11 Mutchmore Road?

Mainstreeter Staff In our April issue, at page 21, we chronicled the final days of a majestic 100-year-old Norway Maple tree located on the front lawn of 11 Mutchmor Road… Read more »

The MAINSTREETER’S SPECIAL REPORT – Massive Increase in Housing Density Will Change the Face of Old Ottawa East

The MAINSTREETER’S SPECIAL REPORT – Massive Increase in Housing Density Will Change the Face of Old Ottawa East

John Dance • The new Zoning By-Law (ZBL) would allow greater dwelling unit density across the City, but disproportionately more in older core areas including Old Ottawa East. • ZBL’s… Read more »

FOOD and DRINK – Tartelette Café and Bakery Named Ottawa’s Best Bakery at the 2024 Ottawa Awards Gala

FOOD and DRINK – Tartelette Café and Bakery Named Ottawa’s Best Bakery at the 2024 Ottawa Awards Gala

Lorne Agugov It seems lik the rest of Ottawa has now discovered the little secret that we here in Old Ottawa East (OOE) have known about since June 2023. Based… Read more »

OLD OTTAWA EAST COMMUNITY UPDATES FOR JUNE 2024

OLD OTTAWA EAST COMMUNITY UPDATES FOR JUNE 2024

John Dance is The Mainstreeter’s chief reporter and the former Chair of the Old Ottawa East Community Association’s Planning Committee. Relying upon his extensive experience. he keeps our readers informed… Read more »

ART BEAT – OOE ARTIST FEATURE: OTTAWA’S GUITAR HERO TONY D MUSES ON HOMETOWN IMPACT AND ARTISTIC EVOLUTION

ART BEAT – OOE ARTIST FEATURE: OTTAWA’S GUITAR HERO TONY D MUSES ON HOMETOWN IMPACT AND ARTISTIC EVOLUTION

Tanis Browning-Shelp Whether Tony Diteodoro’s influences rise from the delta or the desert, he is devoted to music and acknowledges that his Ottawa roots have had a meaningful impact on… Read more »

Let’s Make The Rideau River Corridor An Urban National Park

Let’s Make The Rideau River Corridor An Urban National Park

Jamie Brougham I remember back in the 1980’s, when I lived on Glen Avenue, I hardly knew that the Rideau River existed. I did not engage with it, in part… Read more »

Simon Hanmer Helps  Bower Street Celebrate  the Solar Eclipse  Community-Style

Simon Hanmer Helps Bower Street Celebrate the Solar Eclipse Community-Style

Lori Gandy Residents on Bower Street were given a rare treat during the recent solar eclipse – a street viewing party hosted by Simon Hanmer, a retired geologist with a… Read more »

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