Jessica Kenny, Centretown News
An articulated bus pulls into a stop on Rideau Street. Ottawa is receiving $33.7 million for public transit.Centretown residents may notice more articulated OC Transpo buses on their streets in the coming months as Ottawa is set to receive $33.7 million for public transit improvements this fiscal year.
Month: November 2014
Board of Health to have say on bike, pedestrian safety
Jessica Kenny, Centretown News
The addition of crosswalk countdowns and pedestrian markings at the corner of Kent and Catherine streets last spring aim to improve the safety of students walking to school.The City of Ottawa’s Board of Health is pushing forward with a recommendation that will give Ottawa Public Health more say in the city’s transport infrastructure.
Come for the fun – and then try to run
This may be one of the only places where you pay to leave — or at least try to.
Shop local campaign comes to town
Garrett Barry, Centretown News
Aziz & Company Manager Sheena Zain chats with a frequent customer.People around the city may have noticed bright yellow window clings and stickers on shop windows with the words “Shop the Neighbourhood” written in black cursive lettering. It’s all to serve as a reminder for Ottawa residents to shop local on Nov. 29.