An urban designer’s proposed “flexible” approach to future development in Centretown’s Cathedral Hill conservation zone would have to preserve the area’s historic character, city officials say. 
City of OttawaChrist Church Cathedral is part of the Cathedral Hill Heritage Conservation District.
Author: Centretown Staff
Lion dance heralds Chinese Year of the Ox
A pride of bright, bearded lions strung with beads and feathers will be dancing through the heart of Chinatown on Jan. 25 to ring in the Year of the Ox. 
Courtesy Success Lion Dance Troupe Members of Success Lion Dance Troupe will be part of an upcoming celebration marking Chinese New Year.The lion dance parade is being revived after a four-year absence.
Celebrations underway for Robert Burnsâ 250th birthday
If you rang in 2009 singing Auld Lang Syne, then you’ve got a certain Scotsman to thank. His name was Robert Burns, and he’s got a milestone birthday coming up.
Local Block Parent program ‘burned out’
After a lengthy attempt at revival, the Ottawa chapter of the Block Parent program is closing its doors Jan. 31.