February 2008 - Page 6 of 14

February 20, 2008 Kendal Egli

Viewpoint: Unilingual anglophones lose out in rush to bilingualization

Job hunting in this city might have some people feeling a little bleu.

February 20, 2008 Courtney Pollock

Higher arena fees take bite out of rec wallet

Paige Aarhus, Centretown News

Rental hikes in city-owned arenas, such as the one at Brewer Park, will likely mean higher registration fees for ice-sport participants.

The sharpened blades of ice sports participants could slice an extra chunk out of wallets this fall.

February 20, 2008 Anna Sajecki

Rookies learn the fine art of lacing up

Andrew Ng, Centretown News

Dana Dass from Trinidad and Tobago and Rafael Godoy from Brazil learn to skate on the canal.

International students Dana Dass and Rafael Godoy have some things in common.

February 20, 2008 Alison Sandor

Lack of gym space sends clubs to suburbs

Shweta Satyan, Centretown News

An increase of gym bookings in Centretown is forcing sports clubs to search for alternative venues and activities.

It’s hockey season, but arena space isn’t the only scarcity in Centretown. According to the Ottawa Sport and Social Club, free space in gymnasiums has become as rare as a natural hat trick.