Along with Public Works’ major redevelopment plan for 90 Elgin St., there’s another federal office tower in the planning stages that’s expected to rise in Centretown.
Month: November 2009
City project to help reduce wastewater overspill
More than three times the annual amount of raw sewage and storm water has been spilled into the Ottawa River so far this year and although the city hopes to start construction on a new wastewater dechlorination project soon, river health advocates say it’s a small step towards mending the problems with Ottawa’s sewer systems.
Event raises awareness about an addiction treatment
Jonathan Dickinson held an information and fundraising event to increase awareness about ibogaine treatment for addictions at the Umi Café on Somerset Street recently. He was also raising money to fund his travel to Tijuana to work in a therapeutic centre for three months starting in early November.
Fire ravages Florence Street house
Fire ravaged a three-storey Florence Street home, causing $275,000 in damage and closing the street between Kent and Lyon until midnight on Wednesday.