SHARING LUNCH WITH… ORGANIZERS OF THE: Seniors Health Innovations Hub (SHIH)
Mainstreeter Staff SHIH will push for change in core communities New local group to combat crisis in seniors’ healthcare There is a healthcare crisis in Canada, make no mistake about…
OUR SCHOOLS, OUR STUDENTS: For Team Mikinak Students, Learning and Living Indigenous Culture Offers a Life-Changing Experience
Patrick Taillefer At Immaculata High School, the young students of Team Mikinak have built a safe space for everyone who wishes to join their inclusive family. While attending a meeting…
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…
