Imagine you’re in hospital and unable to speak. Soon, you won’t be able to swallow or breathe. Who will be your voice? What will guide the decisions that person makes on your behalf? 
Talbert Johnson
Month: October 2011
No sign of tolerance
The results of 1,000 household surveys could soon strip away the confusion and indicate whether Centretown residents really want several blocks of their neighbourhood officially designated as Ottawa’s gay village. That is, unless Somerset Coun. Diane Holmes doesn’t like the results and decides to mail out another survey.
Number of homeless youth sees dramatic increase
A Centretown drop-in centre is among several services for homeless youth across the city seeing a spike in usage.
Dewar supporters not worried leadership bid will affect riding
Ottawa Centre MP Paul Dewar has tossed his hat into the ring of contenders for the leadership of the federal NDP, putting Centretown and its environs into the national spotlight while raising questions about how he’ll juggle his campaign to replace Jack Layton in the coming months with his duties representing constituents.
Katrina Heer, Centretown NewsPaul Dewar announces his candidacy for the federal NDP leadership at a news conference.