Archive 1997-2016
Something horrible is happening to schools in Ottawa. Something so awful that communities are crying out for mercy, begging their counsellors and mayors to make it stop!
Brace yourselves, it’s going to be shocking . . . Kids are getting new computers! Kids are getting new gyms!
Generation Whatever is getting a bad rap. From reports of Ace Crew gang violence to the question of letting 16-year-olds vote, each week brings a new tale portraying bleached-blonde-body-pierced-baggy-clothed 14- to 19-year-olds as clueless and ignorant.
The power struggle between Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson and Regional Chair Bob Chiarelli over redeveloping Lansdowne Park is more than just a political showdown.
It’s a sign that the city hasn’t given enough thought to how to develop the area.
Mayor Watson and the city are eager to let the private sector take Lansdowne off their hands, but they now have to contend with the fact that the region has a say in the matter. While Lansdowne is owned by the city, any major changes to the area must be approved by regional council.
By Crystal Kingwell and Jennifer Lee
Those who say that 16-year-olds are not mature enough to be trusted with the vote are missing an important point: society already entrusts them with equally weighty responsibilities. Allowing them to vote is only logical.