By Nick Greenfield and Karyn Pugliese
In the wake of January’s ice storm, a calm atmosphere has settled over Centretown. Although residents have begun to put the pieces of their lives back together, city officials can only guess at the long-term damage to the area’s trees.
Month: January 1998
Life in Centretown goes on despite storm’s wrath
By Karyn Pugliese and Nick Greenfield
It was the iciest week in Centretown.
“Operation Ice Storm.” “The Storm of the Century. “Ice Storm ‘98.” Maybe, suggest some observers, the “Storm of the Millennium.”
But while army trucks rolled down Elgin Street, Pat Moore was getting a French manicure.
Lansdowne’s future explored
By Lindsay George
Lansdowne Park could be a thing of the past.
A document inviting detailed redevelopment proposals will go to committee at the end of the month. If approved the document will be given to council for consideration.
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson says the city is proposing a partnership with a private business, where the city would provide the land but the company shoulders the cost of redevelopment.
Preston Street arch coming for spring
By Corey Boles
The face of Preston Street will change this spring with the construction of a much- anticipated arch to welcome visitors into the area.
“It will give us some character, some distinction and will help promote the area,” says Mario Giannetti, owner of Preston Hardware (1980) Ltd.