Children’s Garden grows more than produce
A special gardening club helps homeless LGBTQ youth find a safe, green space in OOE
Lorne Abugov Strolling by the Ottawa Children’s Garden in the early autumn, one is taken aback by the sheer bounty of green produce awaiting harvest that has sprung up this…
Capital candidates face off in debate
By John Dance The five candidates for Capital Ward councillor squared off in a sometimes feisty but always respectful debate at the all-candidates meeting held at the brimming-to-capacity Glebe Community…
Dipping into the ribbon of life: A short history of swimming in the Rideau River
THERESA WALLACE Old Ottawa East is rimmed by a river whose headwaters are in the Rideau Lakes system and whose mouth is at Rideau Falls in the heart of Ottawa. This article is the…
Family’s quick action saves OOE trees
JENNIFER HUMPHRIES In early August, an Old Ottawa East family’s concern over the fate of two century-old sugar maples hit the media. The issue: Regional Group, builders of the 916-home…
No dimming to report in night light fight
Footy Sevens intensive usage of the new turf field at Immaculata add bright lights, shrill referee whistles and new traffic concerns to the OOE nightscape. Photo by John Dance LORNE…
Opinion: Renewing the democratic process begins here at home
JAMIE BROUGHAM In my opinion, the democratic process here in our community suffers from three problems that can be addressed by encouraging more of our residents to get involved. The…
From the Editor…Lorne Abugov
That other person… In my experience, anyone who tells you that they don’t want to be “that person” usually turns out to be exactly that. It’s hard to define that…
Farewell to the Sisters of the Sacred Heart; Nuns leaving Springhurst convent after more than a century
PETER TOBIN After 116 years residing in Old Ottawa East, the Sisters of the Sacred Heart (Les Soeurs du Sacre-Coeur de Jesus) will soon be leaving our community. The original…
Walkabout for a safer Main Street
DON FUGLER Main Street has undergone a total transformation from a congested thoroughfare to a “complete street” in the last couple of years. The changes we have all witnessed on…
Our Neighbourhood: Lisa Dunnett proud to call OOE home
BONNIE WEPPLER Lisa Dunnett exudes positivity and enthusiasm. When asked what she likes about Old Ottawa East, she notes: “What’s not to love? I love the location, I…
