From chocolate-dipped strawberries to vibrators and pedicures, local boutiques are preparing for the Valentine season.
Beyond romance for Valentine’s
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Month: February 2015
Church highlights Valentine’s history
Kayla Wemp, Centretown News
Local basilica offers alternative Valentine's Day cards to remind people of the holiday's history. Think outside the heart-shaped box of chocolates this Valentine’s Day. At least that’s the message local venues are sending to Centretown residents this month.
Parliament Hill security needs to be beefed up, says senator
Julien Gignac, Centretown News
Senator Vern White says increased security wouldn't affect public access to Parliament Hill grounds. On Oct. 22, gunman Michael Zehaf-Bibeau shot and killed Cpl. Nathan Cirillo while he was standing guard at the National War Memorial. Afterwards, the attacker continued his pursuit into the Parliament Buildings where he was eventually shot and killed.
Ticket defence program helps panhandlers
A new ticket defence program at the Centretown Community Health Centre gives legal assistance to people fined for panhandling or similar infractions who might otherwise go without help.