While other Ottawa neighbourhoods are getting refurbished sound barriers to muffle the roaring engines on the Queensway, Centretown residents are pushing to end their long wait for better buffers.
Stephanie Smith, Centretown NewsResidents call for more sound barriers to block noise from the Queensway.
Month: October 2009
Ottawa police to defend the torch
As a city that plays host to presidential visits, massive Canada Day celebrations and G8 summit meetings, Ottawa routinely calls on the RCMP for backup. Now, it’s time for the city’s police force to return the favour.
Phys-ed drops the ball
Participation in physical education and sports has dropped among senior students in recent years at Lisgar Collegiate, says the school’s gym teacher and coach.
Sarah Anderson, Centretown NewsOnly seven of 25 girls showed up at a recent rugby practice at Lisgar Collegiate. Declining participation in high school sports has led many phys-ed teachers to question why.
Viewpoint: Despite multiculturalism, hockey remains colourless
The five-dollar bill says it all. It is not only indicative of a national symbol, but the image on it of children playing hockey bleeds Canadian nationalism. But, there is a commonality with each child.