Bytown Museum
This 1916 photograph shows the aftermath of the fire on Parliament Hill.Nearly 100 years after fire burned the Centre Block of Canada’s original Parliament Buildings to the ground in February 1916, the Bytown Museum has put together a temporary exhibit to showcase the story.
Author: Centretown Staff
Exhibit showcases Jewish experience
Centretown-based community Canadian Jewish Experience is preparing a major exhibit that aims to commemorate and raise awareness of Jewish contributions to Canada for the nation’s 150th anniversary in 2017.
Claridge condo development height worries local residents
Construction is underway on Ottawa’s soon-to-be tallest building at the corner of Carling Avenue and Preston Street. Claridge Homes announced via Twitter on Jan. 4 that its Icon development is now under construction, with a picture of a crane erected at the building site.
Local brewers hop to Ottawa grocers
Dave Scharf, Centretown News
Beyond the Pale partners (left to right) Rob McIsaac, Al and Shane Clark at their Centretown brewery.The dream of cold ones next to eggs and milk at the grocery store has finally become a reality.