Bill Dawson’s routine isn’t that unusual for a hospital volunteer – until you realize that just a few months ago, Dawson celebrated his 90th birthday. A retired businessman and resident of Centretown, Dawson is connecting with patients at Saint-Vincent Hospital as part of a pilot project. 
Courtesy Mariama DiallBill Dawson, a 90-year-old volunteer, makes weekly visits to Saint-Vincent Hospital.
Month: February 2014
Crime prevention policies all wrong
When it comes to crime control, a University of Ottawa professor says many politicians, including those in the current Canadian government, are going about it all wrong. In his new book, Smarter Crime Control: A Guide to a Safer Future for Citizens, Communities, and Politicians, Irvin Waller argues that controlling crime is about prevention, not reaction, and that investments in the right solutions should help curb problems in high-crime areas such as Centretown.
Viewpoint: University isn’t for everyone
It seems the conventional wisdom in Canada is that if you want your children to succeed in life they must go to university. Not college. Not a trade school. University. If it’s the high-paying job, the new car and the house in the suburbs you’re looking for, it’s off to U of T, McGill or Dalhousie you go.
The language myth
If you want to get a job in Ottawa, it certainly helps if you know French. In this city, it’s not just jobs with the government that require bilingualism. Any job, from sales positions to engineering, might ask for proficiency in both of our official languages. 
Don Dimanlig