After HST voided a tourism levy, Ottawa’s tourism industry is divided over talk of a potential new hotel levy.
Photo illustration by Sarah Everest, Centretown NewsA guest checks out of The Bostonian Executive Suites on MacLaren Street.
Month: December 2010
Youth involved in improving their community
Rochester Heights is improving the community through the efforts of its youth advisory committee, which gives kids the opportunity to support the neighbourhood they call home. 
Sarah Everest, Centretown NewsNew play structures were erected after the community raised $36,000.
Soccer for homeless warms up
As temperatures dip below freezing, every day can be a struggle to find food, shelter, and warm clothing for Ottawa’s homeless. But next week, they’ll be getting a chance to forget about those challenges for a while and focus on something unexpected: a game of soccer.
Chinese centre seeks more money depite struggles
Despite low turnout for a program aimed creating cross-cultural bridges, the Chinese-Canadian Heritage Centre is seeking a new round of funding beyond the $15,000 it received this year from the city for its youth after-school culture classes. 
Sarah Everest, Centretown NewsMartial arts instructor Yu Zhuang (front) leads exercises at the Ottawa Chinese-Canadian Heritage Centre on Kent Street. The centre offers a variety of programs for residents.