Maha Ansari, Centretown News
George Kordis completes a sacred painting at Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church.A world-renowned European artist completed a sacred painting at a Centretown church recently while surrounded by spectators attending a unique choral concert.
Month: October 2014
Group aims to plant one million trees in city by 2017
A local environmental group has embarked on a campaign to plant one million trees within the city limits before Canada’s 150th anniversary of Confederation in 2017.
Ottawa residents vote with their stomachs
Fangliang Xu, Centretown News
Burgers n' Fries Forever co-founder Jamil Bhuya says the Watson and Syed burgers are the top sellers. With Ottawa’s mayoral elections set for Oct. 27, one Centretown business is attempting to grab the attention of voters by linking the democratic process to fast food.
Viewpoint: Ride-sharing Uber drivers must obey city regulations
The frustration of trying to get a cab during peak times has plagued many Centretown residents. Going through the aggravating process of making the call, waiting on the line for a dispatcher and then waiting even longer for the taxi can be maddening. For people who want to be more in control of their ride, Uber could be the solution.