August 2013 - Page 2 of 5 - Centretown News

August 26, 2013 Colin MacGregor Johnstone

With only one casino for Ottawa, finance committee picks raceway

Following the province’s decision to not let Ottawa have two gaming zones, the city’s finance and economic development committee voted 10-1 today to support the Rideau Carleton Raceway as “the only location acceptable” for an expanded gaming facility.

August 22, 2013 Colin MacGregor Johnstone

Police seek swarming suspects

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Police released this photo, taken from a gas station surveillance camera, of one of the swarming suspects.

Police are seeking to identify three suspects after a swarming on Gladstone Avenue.

August 22, 2013 Colin MacGregor Johnstone

‘Pimisi’ approved as name for LeBreton LRT station

The city’s transit commission Wednesday approved “Pimisi” – the Algonquin word for “eel” – as the new name for LeBreton Station along the light rail transit route.

August 20, 2013 Colin MacGregor Johnstone

Ottawa Board of Health rejects new casino

The Ottawa Board of Health voted 8 to 1 yesterday against casino expansion in the capital.