News Headlines / February 24, 2006

School fees become increasing burden for many parents   With the high costs of rent, gas and food, many parents are finding it increasingly difficult to pay for school fees and city council is calling on the provincial government to ease this burden on low-income families.   New drug court offers rehabilitation instead of jail   The federal government is opening a drug treatment court in Ottawa to rehabilitate those with drug addictions instead of putting them in jail.   Size matters in the battle of the skating rinks   The Rideau Canal might not look any different from last winter, but it has had an identity change.   Fund expands to help more with rising energy costs   One hundred and fifty low-income households are set to get a break on their heating and hydro bills this winter thanks to the efforts behind the Winter Warmth Fund.   Committee gives sustainability fund green light   Valentine’s Day at city hall had one woman’s heart all a flutter this year.   Municipal party politics doubtful for city   While federal and provincial governments revolve around official parties, municipal politics have remained, for the most part, officially untouched by party politics.   Museum renovations more than just a facelift   The Museum of Nature is getting a new skeleton—a steel exo-skeleton which will prevent the building from buckling.