October 2008 - Page 23 of 25

October 8, 2008 Sara Caverley

Green project seeks to engage youth

Rachael Raven, Centretown News

Members of Jen Hunter's Green Party youth group chalking at a Bridgehead on Bank Street.

Colourful chalk messages are popping up all over the Ottawa Centre riding to recognize homes and businesses that are taking measures to promote a healthy environment.

October 8, 2008 Sarah Hartwick

Wanted: An MP with a strong sense of community

Any candidate looking to get elected this year in Ottawa Centre should have a strong community connection, says David Blaine, president of the Centretown Citizens’ Community Association. He says his group wants an MP who will stand up for Centretown in Parliament.

October 8, 2008 Olivia Mann-Foster

Breathing life into Bank Street

Doris Wang, Centretown News

Gerry LePage has headed the Bank Street BIA for more than 20 years.

With his sleek appearance and cool demeanor, Gerry LePage emits an intimidating air of power. Sporting a pin stripe suit, with his hair combed back, LePage is confident and comfortable with his voice.

October 8, 2008 Catherine Kitts

Firm may appeal workplace fine

A representative from Black & McDonald Ltd., one of the two companies fined $85,000 for their role in a workplace accident that resulted in the death of a construction foreman at the Fleet Street Pumping Station in LeBreton Flats, says the company is considering an appeal.