Southbound lane reductions on Eagleson overpass
(Photo: The Eagleson sidewalk was closed to pedestrians last winter because the sidewalks were built too narrow for city snowplows.) (story via Kanata North Councillor Marianne Wilkinson) As of November 2nd until mid December…
NOTEBOOK: Richcraft will ask to defer barn decision; Dentists taking over antique shop
BRADLEY-CRAIG BARN Richcraft is going to ask the city’s Built Heritage Sub-Committee to defer a decision on their demolition request for the Bradley-Craig barn. The developer wants to dismantle and move…
No, we don’t know what that smell is either
…But it’s probably manure from area farms. UPDATE (NOV 6): The City of Ottawa says they’re not the stinky ones. Here’s an email response attributed to Dixon Weir, General Manager of Environmental…
Residents pack hall for lively meeting about Minto development
(Above: About 100 people atttended the public meeting to share their perspective on the new Minto development. Photo by Shannon Lough.) There weren’t enough seats in the room for concerned residents…
A. Lorne Cassidy school collects for the Snowsuit Fund
(via A. Lorne Cassidy school) The cold weather is upon us and soon we will all need to bundle up! This weekend is the perfect time to dig out winter…
COMMENT: Landmark barn needs to stay where it is
(Photo: Bradley-Craig Barn, October 2015. Photo by Barry Gray.) From a heritage perspective, moving the Bradley-Craig barn from Hazeldean Road to Munster is only a slightly better option than turning into…
JTCA: A call for smarter development in Potter’s Key
At first glance, it’s easy to want to object to Minto’s proposal for Potter’s Key, the development to be built adjacent to Jackson Trails and Echo Woods. Change can be…
This week at Gaia Java: Acacia Lyra plus the Dooley family & Otto Cepella
It often impresses me what you can do with music. You can relax people, get them excited, bring them together, or (in the case of shopping mall owners who play…
LETTER: Gaming marathon raises money for CHEO
Video games are a favourite and growing pastime for young and old alike. I’ve personally been a gamer for over 35 years now and I can’t imagine my free time…
Ottawa Fire responds to blaze at 304 Stratas Crt. in Katimavik
Ottawa Fire is responding to a fire at a multi-unit residential walk-up at 304 Stratas Court in Katimavik, near Eagleson Road. Firefighters received a call shortly after 8:00am about a…
Carp Road BIA meets on November 12 for AGM
The Carp Road Corridor Business Association represents businesses along Carp Road from Rothbourne Road to March Road. The area is designated in Ottawa’s Official Plan due to the high concentration…
Owner of Bradley-Craig barn wants to move it to Munster
(Photo: Bradley-Craig Barn, October 2015. Photo by Barry Gray.) On Monday, the City of Ottawa’s Built Heritage Sub-Committee will consider an application to dismantle the landmark Bradley-Craig barn on Hazeldean Road…
LETTER: Road access a big problem for proposed Minto subdivision
I speak for myself, and for many of my neighbours, when I say that I strongly oppose the plan put forward by Minto regarding the development known as Potter’s Key…
VIDEO: Recap of the 3rd annual Pumpkin Parade
Videographer Hien Hoang put together this video recap of last night’s 3rd annual Pumpkin Parade. There were around 350 creative pumpkins on display and hundreds of families passed through Village…
West Ottawa Ladies Choir brings the past alive
(press release) The West Ottawa Ladies Choir (WOLC) will raise their voices in recognition of the armed forces that fought bravely to keep our country free. On November 11, WOLC…