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…
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…
A Legacy of Soil Contamination Continues to Hinder Development of OOE Lands
John Dance Ever wonder what those square pipes are that pop out of the ground, particularly near the Lees Avenue LRT station? They’re for monitoring groundwater quality in areas where…
FOOD AND DRINK – Oat Couture’s New Persona is a Mix of Cosy Wine Bare and Late-Night Café
Jill Wherrett Oat Couture on Bank Street has a new alter ego, Night Oat, transforming the casual daytime oatmeal bowl and coffee shop into a wine and cocktail bar by…
Greenfield/Main/Hawthorne Project Already Trying the Patiences of OOE Residents
John Dance Old Ottawa East (OOE) is again under construction with the resumption of the Greenfield/Main/Hawthorne (GMH) project – the massive rebuilding of infrastructure in the northern part of the…
SHARE LUNCH WITH… OTTAWA’S NEW PWHL WOMEN’S PRO HOCKEY TEAM
Lorne Abugov It has no name yet, and no logo, but Ottawa’s brand new women’s pro hockey team has a couple of outstanding things going for it as it vies…
Riverdale Hydro Station Upgrade Promises Greater Engery Capacity and Resilience
John Dance Over the next three years, Hydro Ottawa will spend $17 million to upgrade its “substation” at the southwest corner of Main Street and Riverdale Avenue. The work is…
OLD OTTAWA EAST COMMUNITY UPDATES FOR APRIL 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…
THE MAINSTREETER’S NEWSPAPER READERSHIP SURVEY – Loud and clear – Our Readers Want More Local News, Dining Out and Health & Fitness Content
Lorne Abugov Editor, The Mainstreeter Readership estimate pegged at 7,050 per issue The Mainstreeter’s first opinion survey in almost 15 years has already yielded a fascinating profile of who is…
From Elgin to Clegg Ottawa’s First Bus Route Celebrates 100th Anniversary
John Dance Ottawa East had the very first bus route in the City and the 100th anniversary of its inauguration is being celebrated this year. This achievement is noted at…
