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Flora Footbridge City Agree to Clear Stairs on the Bridge this Winter.

Flora Footbridge City Agree to Clear Stairs on the Bridge this Winter.

We have good news about the stairs on the Flora Footbridge. After years of discussion, city staff have agreed with us to clear the stairs on the bridge this winter,… Read more »

Lansdowne 2.0: City Council Poised to Transform Urban Park into High-Rise Development with a Shopping Mall

Lansdowne 2.0: City Council Poised to Transform Urban Park into High-Rise Development with a Shopping Mall

Alexandra Gruca-Macaulay The Lansdowne 2.0 proposal that is expected to cost the City $417 million and involve at least $239 million of new City debt goes for final approval to… Read more »

ART BEAT – A Walk of Art 2023: Our ‘Baby’ Has Grown Up!

ART BEAT – A Walk of Art 2023: Our ‘Baby’ Has Grown Up!

Tanis Browning-Shelp Hundreds of art enthusiasts ambled through Old Ottawa East (OOE) in perfect weather on September 23rd to check out the exhibitions in our community’s fourth annual outdoor art… Read more »

Queen Elizabeth Drive Traffic Closure – Mayor Prefers to Shut Down Colonel By Drive

Queen Elizabeth Drive Traffic Closure – Mayor Prefers to Shut Down Colonel By Drive

John Dance The debate rages on – should Queen Elizabeth Driveway (QED) be closed to cars to increase “active use,” or should it remain open to cars? Ottawa Mayor Mark… Read more »

OUR NEIGHBOURS – Jordan Craig – A Self-Styled Romantic, this Artist’s Appreciation for Beauty Fuels Many Interests From Jazz to Private Jets

OUR NEIGHBOURS – Jordan Craig – A Self-Styled Romantic, this Artist’s Appreciation for Beauty Fuels Many Interests From Jazz to Private Jets

Dianne Wing Jordan Craig’s head is in the clouds. He might be flagging in private jets, or he might be painting opaque skyscapes on canvas. That is what keeps him… Read more »

If It Comes From The Soil Giovanni Can Grow It!

If It Comes From The Soil Giovanni Can Grow It!

Lorne Abugov A one-man market garden – and his endearing spouse! Celestina Gavillucci wants everyone in Old Ottawa East to know – in case they haven’t already heard – that… Read more »

Greystone Village Phase 3 approved by City Council

Greystone Village Phase 3 approved by City Council

John Dance Last minute negotiations ensure that the public can access a pathway connecting the Grande Allée to the Rideau River Plans for the 271-unit Phase 3 of The Regional… Read more »

Hawthorne Development Approved Despite Community Objections

Hawthorne Development Approved Despite Community Objections

John Dance Parking more important than trees? In October, despite many objections from Graham Avenue residents and the Old Ottawa East Community Association (OOECA) planning committee, City Council approved a… Read more »

Kids’ Art Exhibit at the Children’s Garden – Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Community Spirit on Display

Kids’ Art Exhibit at the Children’s Garden – Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Community Spirit on Display

Lori Gandy The day brought sunshine all around for the five young artists exhibiting their art in the Old Ottawa East Children’s Garden as part of A Walk of Art… Read more »

Old Ottawa East Community Updates

Old Ottawa East Community Updates

John Dance In addition to his role as The Mainstreeter’s chief reporter, John Dance is the Chair of the Old Ottawa East Community Association’s Planning Committee. From his unique vantage… Read more »

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