 Nelson Mandela nixed as name
for foot bridge |
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| Somerset Ward Coun. Diane Holmes says the city will not consider naming the Rideau Canal pedestrian bridge after Nelson Mandela and his name will be removed from the list of 35 nominations. |
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| Residents finally reach consensus on local parks | |
| After a year of public consultations and five different plans, Centretown residents have finally agreed on a design for the redevelopment of Jack Purcell Park and St. Luke’s Park. |
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| Queensway widening attracts criticism | |
| The proposed widening of the Queensway by the province is attracting criticism from Ottawa residents. | |
 Eighty more accessible taxis to hit streets |
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| Ottawa resident Catherine Gardner was recently forced to spend the night at Algonquin College because she was told that there were no taxis available to pick her up. |
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 Despite setback, Dewar continues light-bulb crusade |
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| A Centretown diner emits a healthy glow. The eggs, coffee and lunchtime specials at Gina’s Café are illuminated by compact fluorescent light bulbs. |
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| Boy Scouts trying to face up to relevancy challenge | |
| Over the last 100 years, Scouts Canada has weathered stark changes in the Canadian cultural climate, but as it celebrates its centenary this year, scout leaders are looking at the hurdles they face while heading towards 2107. |
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| Seniors signing up to become cyber savvy | |
| In a world of technology that is becoming increasingly digital, many Ottawa seniors are refusing to be left behind. These residents are using computers and the Internet to stay connected with their families and the world. |
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| Holmes comes out ahead in election contributions | |
| Centretown residents dug deep into their pockets for long-time Somerset Ward Coun. Diane Holmes in the last municipal election. |
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| Businesses unite for affordable housing fund | |
| A combination of community-minded local businesses could soon establish a fund that would support affordable housing in Ottawa and serve as a model for the rest of Canada. |
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| Briefly . . . | |
| Angels' wings clipped by lack of volunteers . . . City council deflates cyclists' plans . . . Patten endorses councillor for nomination | |