A new project by Parks Canada will assess the visual elements of the Rideau Canal that helped create its historic appeal and work to develop guidelines that ensure it will be protected.
New vision sought for canal
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Month: January 2010
Olympic fever infects Winterlude
Winterlude is catching Olympic fever this year, as Ottawa’s winter festival – inspired by the 2010 Games taking place in Vancouver at the same time – will feature a snow-and-ice sports theme and a special night devoted to cheering a local speedskater in her quest for gold. 
Pia Webster, Centretown NewsWorkers erect the Winterlude Festival arch in Confederation Park at Elgin Street.
Saving St. Brigid’s
It was a St. Patrick’s Day service in the early nineties at St. Brigid’s Catholic Church and Patrick McDonald was day-dreaming.
Justin St-Denis, Centretown NewsSince becoming a part owner of St. Brigid's Catholic Church in Lowertown, Patrick McDonald has worked hard to preserve its cultural legacy.
Viewpoint: Blood is blood, no matter the donor’s sexual orientation
You can tell something is wrong with Canadian policy when even Americans are more progressive on an issue.