Archive 1997-2016
By Kevin Ma
The iron hinges squeak just as they should as Glen Shackleton unlocks the prison door. The coffin-creak of the old wood floor dogs his steps as he enters the Old Carleton County Jail on Nicholas Street, walking past a long row of white cells with black iron bars.
Imagine going for a walk in the park — 22 floors up. That’s the dream held by Steven Peck, who came to Ottawa last week to teach local architects, roofing constructors and engineers how to build parks in the sky.
Recent published reports have questioned the cleanliness of Ottawa schools, but according to parents there appears to be few problems in Centretown.
Ottawa Scots say they would rather stay in Canada to watch football, drink whiskey and eat their Scottish pie.