A
recent scathing report by the provincial ombudsman on Ontario’s
property assessment system doesn’t go far enough, says Capital
Ward Coun. Clive Doucet.
A Centretown
citizens’ group is concerned that new city-wide zoning bylaws
will change the low-profile neighbourhood they’ve fought
for, but detractors say they welcome change because the group’s
anti-business attitude has hurt the area’s commercial growth.
The provincial
government’s decision to help fund the proposed Elgin Street
concert hall brings the project one step closer to reality, although
organizers say millions still need to be raised from the private
sector and the federal government.
When
the recess bell rings at Centennial Public School, students explode
out of the building. Within seconds the school yard is filled
with kids who are running, jumping, laughing and playing.
When first-year
teacher Gordon Southam signed his teaching contract with the
Ottawa-Carleton school board, they presented him with an over-sized
ruler with the phrase “Mentoring Matters” imprinted
on the side.
Critics say
the National Capital Commission may have missed its chance on
the hot housing market after its latest proposal to revitalize
Sparks Street fell through.
The Ottawa-Gatineau
Pride committee needs some serious cash. The committee has until
this weekend to come up with $50,000 in sponsorship for their
August festival.