OLD OTTAWA EAST COMMUNITY UPDATES
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…
We Take An Insider’s Tour of the University of Ottawa’s New Health Sciences Building at 200 Lees Avenue
Phyllis ObdenBach Sutton Just when our curiousity of what lay behind the walls of the new UOttawa’s Health Sciences complex at 200 Lees Avenue was peaking, this reporter was privileged…
Meet The Mainstreeter’s Board
Mainstreeter Staff We proudly introduce the dedicated volunteers serving on the Board of Directors of The Mainstreeter – who they are, why they joined, what they do – and why…
BUSINESS BEAT: The Mini Branch – Children’s Shopping with a Purpose
Mainstreeter Staff Things are starting to trend in the right direction for Danielle and Scott Keirstead, co-owners of The Mini Branch, Old Ottawa East’s new home for quality, durable children’s…
Local Residents Rally to Remember Those Who Served in Defence of Canada, Peace and Democracy
Jocelyne Caloz and John Dance Community association pledges future support for Remembrance Day ceremonies in Old Ottawa East The community once again rallied to organize an informal but solemn Remembrance…
Doomed Trees in the Community: “X” Marks the Spot!
Darlene Pearson I always feel a sense of loss when I see the large red “X” dooming yet another mature neighbourhood tree. With each severe weather event, fatal red Xs…
Old Ottawa East is at the centre of the nest for the annual Christmas Bird Count
Stephen Ayres The popular citizen’s birdwatching project is now in its 123rd year! The Christmas Bird Count is North America’s longest-running Citizen Science (volunteer) project. And, as the area’s avid…
Hosers Honored and Rink Resumes (Hopefully)
John Dance Eric Cauchon will join Louis Denis this year to co-convene Old Ottawa East’s winter jewel – the Brantwood Community Rink. Cauchon, a two-time winner of the prestigious Hoser…
A Most Uplifting Assignment for Photo Editor Peter Fowler
Peter Fowler Never one to turn down a great photo opportunity, The Mainstreeter’s photo editor, Peter Fowler, braved the elements and the fear factor just before Halloween to head up,…
The Former Convent Site at 15 des Oblats – Approved Sisters Development Plan Appealed by Local Resident with Some Success
John Dance In the face of City Council approval of the 15 des Oblats “Sisters” development, Corners on Main resident Adriana Beaman launched an appeal to the Ontario Land Tribunal…
