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An Ottawa Public Health report that proposes to post the results of health inspections of businesses such as tattoo parlours online is the first step toward ensuring the public is aware of potential lapses in hygiene.This will force shoddy establishments to shape up.
Non-smoking organizations say data used in a report from 2010-11 describing Ottawa as having the worst rate of second-hand smoke exposure in the country is no longer relevant.
The landmark lawn-bowling green at Bronson and Gladstone avenues will be replaced by a skateboard park as part of a planned redevelopment of McNabb Park – and local skateboarders are working to ensure the most is made of it. 
Catherine Cross, Centretown NewsThe Central Lawn Bowling Club has sat empty for about 10 years.
The city’s Built Heritage advisory committee’s approval of the renovation plan for Somerset House confirms the former hotel and Bank Street hub will be restored after prolonged lawsuits resulted in the building’s deterioration.