Archive 1997-2016
By Jason Ramey
Ottawa’s premier curling event will feature competition on the ice, but it will also be in an “off-ice” competition of its own.
The Eighth Annual Welton Beauchamp Classic has been forced to go head-to-head with the Second Annual Flexi-coil Curling Classic in Saskatoon.
By Adam Hickman
The story of two crumbling Sparks Street buildings has ended with a wrecking ball dominating the final act. The lesson to be learned? Progress and pragmatism.
Slowly, crews are tearing down the Kresge and Woolworth buildings, dating back to 1929 and 1941, paving the way for a temporary parking lot.
By Aloma Jardine
Every Sunday night Richard Stevenson gets out a step ladder to look out the window of his bowling centre on Catherine Street.
Kent Bowling Lanes is on the second floor. Stevenson uses the ladder to look out the high window rather than run down the stairs.
By Damali Nabagereka
Although it’s not expected to be ready for at least another eight months, Sparks Street Mall merchants are eagerly awaiting a new parking lot slated to replace the old Kresge and Woolworths buildings.
Demolition of the controversial buildings is already underway, and a site plan for the parking lot has been approved by city council’s planning and economic development committee.