News Headlines / November 9, 2007

LeBreton affordable housing still a go   A city planner quoted in media reports last week denies any threat to the LeBreton Flats affordable housing development.   Chinese Heritage centre hopes to foster cultural understanding   Traditional dancers in colourful costumes and the beat of a powerful drum were just some of the sights and sounds of the grand opening of the Chinese-Canadian Heritage Centre last weekend.   Building sell-off bane to budget   Centretown residents may see significant cuts to municipal services and property tax increases in the coming year, according to a city councillor and a local MP.   Ottawa Peace Kitchen more than just a meal   As it marks its fifth year of serving weekly vegetarian and vegan meals, the Ottawa Peace Kitchen is encouraging the community to lend a hand cooking and enjoy an inexpensive meal.   Abandoned properties risk to community   The city recently ordered the demolition of five houses in Centretown, bypassing the traditional requirement for approval of replacement infrastructure, because councillors say the condemned buildings, with its unofficial residents in the neighbourhood pose a risk to the community.   Proposed keg registry wouldn't stop binge, underage drinking   Ontario’s proposed beer keg registry would do little to curb keg parties and underage drinking, according to an informal survey by Centretown News.   Young minds to bloom in school's learning garden   Next spring an environmental science centre and eco-learning garden, to be built at the Elgin Street Public School, will bring “science and math into the front yard” for Centretown students, says principal Bruce Hubbard.   City launches town hall in cyberspace   This month, residents will be able to engage and impact public policy from the comfort of their home computer.   Tearful parishioners bid adieu to century-old Erskine church   As the leaders of the final service at Erskine church proceeded through the church and out the doors for the last time on Oct. 21, the solemn notes of Amazing Grace, played by a single bagpiper, followed them outside into the night air.