Public health officials say support continues to increase for more stringent smoking regulations, as three months of consultations to update Ottawa’s smoke-free bylaws concluded this week.
Portia Baladad, Centretown NewsSmokers in Ottawa may soon find themselves left out in the cold if new smoking bans are approved.
Month: January 2012
Building renamed after Sir John A. Macdonald
The federal government’s decision to rename a prominent downtown building to honour Sir John A. Macdonald has drawn praise from Ottawa author Bob Plamondon, but he says the tributes shouldn’t stop there.
Chinese community prepares to usher in Year of the Dragon
As many people are getting back into the swing of work and school following the holiday season, Ottawa’s Chinese community is gearing up for its own holiday celebration.
Sewage tunnels on track with or without funding
Construction of Centretown’s sewage storage tunnels will go forward with or without provincial and federal funding, said the City of Ottawa’s surface water manager to members of the environmental advisory committee.