The City of Ottawa has put pedestrians in a tight squeeze by approving plans for a two-tower office complex at a vacant lot on Albert Street, says the head of the Dalhousie Community Association.
Brad Clouthier, Centretown NewsThe site being considered for a new office complex at 801 Albert St. is currently a vacant lot.
Month: September 2012
Sparks Street seeks to attract shoppers with fundraisers
About 40 old-fashioned automobiles pulled into parking spots along Sparks Street earlier this month as the downtown retail district hosted a Classic Cars Cruise Night fundraiser for charity that was also aimed at attracting weekend shoppers.
Mireille Sylvester, Centretown NewsVintage cars and trucks lined Sparks Street during its first ever classic cars cruise night.
Viewpoint: The lucky ones: New immigration program is not enough
Canada’s efforts to woo experienced international students and workers paid off when Gaurav Gore became the 20,000th permanent resident admitted under the Canadian Experience Class immigration program.
Weird weather troubles local farmers
Harvest season has begun for many growers, but a water shortage and other weird weather has led to reduced yields for some of those who sell their goods at the weekly Preston Farmers’ Market in Little Italy. 
Nick Ashdown, Centretown NewsKelly Butler (facing camera), who manages the Preston farmers' market and owns Helios Farm, says she and other farmers have had to raise prices because of a reduced fruit and vegetable harvest.