Archive 1997-2016
By Chad Paulin
While Ottawa-Carleton’s financial well-being may be bolstered by the region’s proposed budget, critics fear it’s being achieved at the expense of the health of the community.
Of the $6.2 million in service cuts outlined in the proposed budget, $1.2 million would come out of health programs. Such a move would result in fewer dental care classes in schools to reduced hours for sexual health clinics, for example.
By Keith Kalawsky
Unlike that plastic wrapping found on hardcore porno magazines tucked away on the top shelf or behind the counter at a corner store, there’s no foolproof way to protect computer-savvy children cruising the Internet.
Don’t talk to strangers. Don’t give anybody your name, address or phone number. Tell your parents about any suspicious characters lurking in the neighbourhood.
By Juan-Pablo Valdes
Pooley’s Bridge is falling down — again.
Ottawa’s oldest bridge, located at the end of Fleet Street is once again in dire need of repairs. The north side of the heritage structure is covered in snow and crumbling.
Regional council will decide what to do with the bridge after it reviews proposals suggested in a study for the transportation committee this spring.
By Denise Fung
Centretown elementary schools are putting greater emphasis on mathematics after receiving low scores on standardized provincial Grade 3 tests.
Principals from Cambridge Street Public School, Elgin Street Public School and McNabb Park Public School say their students need to improve their math skills. Across the province, math was the weakest discipline.