Archive 1997-2016
In a slow but determined shift, Canada’s Conservative government has been making an effort to emphasize punishment in the correctional system. While this is more akin to the justice philosophy of the United States, our system still focuses on rehabilitation.
One of the most important Canadian elections happened on November 4th. Except it didn’t happen in Canada.
At first glance, living in the downtown core seems to have its perks. It means being close to the action, the attractions, and for some, that walking to work is a viable option − an important consideration given high gas prices and rising environmental concerns.
Brand new bus shelters, garbage cans and benches will soon be installed on downtown Ottawa streets to replace the current fixtures, described at a recent public consultation as, “ugly and useless.”
Brett Ruskin, Centretown News Ottawa streets will take on a new look once new street furniture is installed.