Ottawa’s
homeless community may soon replace begging with business, if
a new proposal is passed by the city. Part of the proposal would
allow the homeless to sell arts, crafts and jewelry in designated
areas downtown.
Ottawa school
boards will be keeping an eye on a new school in Riverside South
later this year to monitor a year-round schooling pilot project
by the French-language Catholic school board.
Bay
Ward Coun. Alex Cullen says the city was dim-witted when it handed
out to Ottawa households more than 50,000 energy-efficient light
bulbs containing mercury.
City council
voted against a city-wide solution to the problems of windrow
snow piles, but they say they will consider reviving a program
for seniors and people with disabilities.
The creation
of a new after-school homework club in the Somerset community
of Mechanicsville will benefit more than just students who are
looking for some extra help.