The Gardens of Old Ottawa East- A Feast For The Eyes, The Nose and The Soul
Lori Gandy Residents of Old Ottawa East (OOE) love their gardens. A stroll though our community is a feast for the eyes. And the nose. And the soul. With the…
OUR NEIGHBOURS – Canada is very cold, but the people are very warm
Kathy Whittaker Afghanistan’s former Child Rights Commission at the Independent Human Rights Commission settle into her new life in Old Ottawa East. The quote above is from Canadian newcomer from…
Saint Paul University – 175 Years of Learning
Over time, the small College of Bytown (1848 – 1861) and then the College of Ottawa (1861 – 1889) became the University of Ottawa (1889 – 1965) thanks to a…
Grande Allée Park Construction Begins
John Dance After consultation that began more than seven years ago, construction on the Grande Allée Park began in early July with expected completion in late fall of this year,…
Final MTO Report on Highway 417 Canal Bridge Replacements Delayed – Two Year Road Closures Loom
Mainstreeter Staff The completed “transportation environmental study report” for the replacement of the deteriorated Highway 417 Rideau Canal bridge has been delayed. Previously, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario (MTO)…
ART BEAT – Tim Hunt’s Main Street Sketches
Tim Hunt Tim Hunt explores his community outfitted with a small sketchbook, pen, and water colour kit. In our regular feature, he shares the pages from his sketchbook and tells…
ART BEAT – Calling All Young Artist! Kids Can Exhibit Their Art Too In A Walk of Art At The Children’s Garden
Lori Gandy A special Kids’ Art exhibit will help the Children’s Garden reach its fundraising goals Are you a young artist, or do you have young artists in your home?…
ART BEAT – The Artwork of Louise Rachils – Night Time at the The Green Door
Last year, Old Ottawa East resident and artist Louise Rachlis exhibited her artwork in front of her Graham Avenue home as a featured local artist in A Walk of Art,…
Early Designs On Old Ottawa East – Meet Nilufer Erdebil
Mainstreeter Staff As an entrepreneur, CEO and founder of her own integrated learning company, Nilufer Erdebil thrives on hunting out opportunities and seizing them wherever she finds them. Back in…
BUSINESS BEAT – Pathway Yoga Relocates to Ascension Church Studios
Peter Tobin In early September, Pathway Yoga, a well-established west-end studio, will vacate its Westboro facility and settle into new space at The Church of The Ascension on Echo Drive…
