The planned demolition of a vacant, run-down house in Centretown is raising concerns because the owner has no plans to build new housing on the property. 
Julia Eskins, Centretown NewsThis house at 358 Arlington Ave. is the subject of a debate over whether its demolition should be put on hold.
Month: February 2010
U-pass a no-pass at some schools
While Carleton University and University of Ottawa students may start using a new universal bus pass in September, several other Ottawa schools are noticeably absent from the pilot project, dubbed the “U-pass.”
Karli McKinnon, Centretown NewsThese Carleton University students, along with their colleagues at the University of Ottawa, will be required to buy a U-pass in September.
NCC mulls rock climbing ban in Gatineau Park
A Centretowm climbing-gym owner is anxiously awaiting the fate of 20 years’ worth of work. 
Karli McKinnon, Centretown NewsPeter Slivka, owner of the Vertical Reality climbing gym, is awaiting an NCC decision about rock climbing in Gatineau Park.
Preston St. traffic ban hits snag
A proposal to ban Sunday vehicle traffic on Preston Street could be implemented by the summer of 2011, but community members say there are many potential roadblocks.