Archive 1997-2016
By Adam Patenaude
Hosting the Memorial Cup may lead to an even bigger victory off the ice than on it.
The Ottawa Tourism and Convention Authority estimates that the Memorial Cup will inject approximately $5.4 million into the local economy. The numbers are calculated by using an economic impact formula that considers the number of people who will be visiting the city for an event and the duration of their stay.
Even if the Ottawa 67’s lose, the Memorial Cup will be a win-win situation.
The crown jewel of the junior hockey world, set for May 15-23 at the Ottawa Civic Centre, is what every young hockey player dreams of winning aside from their NHL aspirations.
By Nathalie Seguin
Cats at the Humane Society of Ottawa-Carleton have a lot to meow about.
Feline euthanasia rates fell 11 per cent in the first six months of 1998, according to a Humane Society report. This means over 500 more cats were saved during this period than in the first half of 1997. A rise in adoptions and foster program participation contributed to the decrease.
By Dave Lefebvre
With $1 million set aside for the Plant Pool, organizers of the project are hopeful they will raise the remaining $5 million before the end of the year.
The City of Ottawa placed $1 million in a reserve fund for the pool as part of this year’s budget and another million may follow.