Lisgar Collegiate Institute is rowing in a new direction. The school’s rowing team has started a three–year plan towards becoming more competitive, running early–morning and after–school practices and training year–round.
Doris Wang, Centretown News Lisgar rowing team at practice on the Ottawa River.
Month: October 2008
Viewpoint: MLB playoffs strike out with fans in hockey country
To most Canadian sports fans, October means the start of the NHL season. Hockey steals the spotlight, while the MLB playoffs get little attention.
67’s draft picks back in town with a purpose
The Ottawa 67’s and their fans can breathe a little easier with two top players back from summer NHL training camps.
Rachael Raven, Centretown News 67's forward Logan Couture during a game this season at the Civic Centre in Ottawa. Couture returned from an NHL training camp earlier this month.
Needs of ethnic communities a challenge for food banks
Rising costs and fewer donations make it difficult for local food banks to meet the needs of Centretown’s ethnically diverse community.