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Editorial: Thank you Max
Max Keeping rose to prominence in this town as the anchor of the dinner-hour news, but to those who are too young to fully appreciate his 40-year career at CJOH-TV (later CTV Ottawa), and probably many...
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Five worth the drive for apples
Delicious and nutritious, apples are the perfect snack and picking them yourself is an enjoyable way for the family to spend quality time in the country. Apple season goes until the end of October, so...
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eQ Homes, Regional Group launch Greystone Village on Main Street Oblate lands
It was a balmy fall evening recently for dedicated urbanites with deep pockets to sip champagne and be the first to check out Greystone Village, a contemporary, deeply green community set to grow along...
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Greystone Village: 'A good move'
A month ago, Joy Kardish would have violently shaken her head. “No way. I’m not moving, leaving our home on Ossington Avenue.” It didn’t matter that her husband had been a vital spark plug in the...
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Chapin: Something as simple as underwear can make a big difference to a trans...
Mainstream society has certainly become much more accepting of transgender people. But for every magazine cover that features Caitlyn Jenner or Laverne Cox, there’s another news story about how...
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Giatec's buried wireless sensors report on the condition of concrete in...
To most people, concrete doesn’t warrant a second thought. It’s everywhere: basements, bridges, sidewalks, walls and planter boxes. It’s been in use for thousands of years but, as it turns out, it’s...
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Police investigating Sen. Don Meredith: report
Jordan Press The Canadian Press An ethics probe into Sen. Don Meredith, a former member of the Conservative caucus, is on hold while an investigation, reportedly by police, is being held into...
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Thirteen Strings season starts with adventurous take on baroque standards
13 Strings 40th season kickoff At Dominion-Chalmers Reviewed Friday night Thirteen Strings Chamber Orchestra launched its 2015-16 calendar on Friday night with Handel’s Water Music and Music for the...
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Seven displaced after Friday night fire
Five adults and two infants were displaced after a fire that caused almost $200,000 in damage on Friday night. Ottawa Fire Services received multiple calls at 9:55 about visible flames at 1-583...
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Breastfeeding challenge falls short of record, but babies happy
About 80 babies (and moms) took up the annual Parenting in Ottawa Breastfeeding Challenge Saturday morning, hoping to set a world record for having the most babies breastfeeding in one place at one...
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Geek Market's growing success sparks serious thoughts of expansion
With more than 6,000 people expected to pack the halls at the Nepean Sportsplex this weekend for the latest edition of the Geek Market and the Capital Gaming Expo, organizers are wondering if the...
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Egan: Lawyer Gerry White dies only days after heartfelt retirement party
At Gerry White’s retirement party at the end of September, he was faint of voice, his frame appeared thinner and his face gaunt from advancing cancer. It crossed more than one mind this was not just,...
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Police investigate after shots fired in Dynes Road area
Police are investigating after reports of several gun shots in the Dynes Road area early Monday morning. Shortly after 1 a.m., police received the report. When they arrived at the scene, several shell...
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The UpBeat: CHEO volunteers getting together to celebrate 50th anniversary
Dee Derby The year 2014 marked CHEO’S 40th anniversary. And 2015 marks the Volunteer Association’s 50th. So how did that happen? Aren’t hospitals built first, then volunteers arrive? At CHEO, it was...
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Real estate: What they got in the ByWard Market
Location: 202 St. Patrick St. Features: Studio unit with large terrace, quartz countertops and hardwood throughout. Asking price: $219,900 Selling price: $217,000 Days on market: 26 Word from the sales...
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McLeod: How the federal government hurts our city
The federal government is failing Ottawa. As demonstrated by a recent election debate hosted at City Hall, the federal government has a disproportionate impact on Ottawa. It has power over the life of...
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Cab drivers back in court to challenge injunction limiting airport protest
Lawyers for the union representing Airport Brand taxi cab drivers, will appear in an Ottawa court room Tuesday afternoon to challenge parts of an Aug. 14 injunction that limits the protesting...
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City Hall Blog: Complete streets, completely demystified
I wrote about complete streets last week when the framework to implement the city’s two-year-old policy was before the transportation committee. Complete streets are designed and maintained with all...
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Artsweek best bets, Oct. 15 to 22
Jazz Peter Hum Merrickville’s Jazz Fest, held in various venues in that village an hour south of Ottawa, turns five as it takes place beginning Thursday through Sunday. Its almost 20 concerts feature a...
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Pontiac voters crave connection — to affordable Internet
When Carl Hager calls his phone company to discuss his Internet bill, he usually yells to his wife to bring the Tylenol before he dials. While he likes to joke, he says living with expensive high-speed...
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