Author: Centretown Staff

The closing ceremonies for the 2000 Olympic Games have ended, however, unbeknownst to most Canadians, the party is far from over in Sydney.

New turf, a soon-to-be-installed dome and pay parking are all part of the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton’s plan to turn Lansdowne Park into a break even or money-making operation.

The fact that Lisgar Collegiate does not allow girls to play for their boys’ hockey team hasn’t stopped Louise Daoust from trying to get herself and her female classmates onto the ice.

Many of those involved with amateur athletics in the Ottawa area are stressing the need for increased funding after Canada’s disappointing showing at the Summer Olympic Games in Sydney.