Centretown News sat down with the NDP’s foreign affairs critic and Ottawa-Centre MP, Paul Dewar to discuss the election, his priorities with Ottawa-Centre and how he responds to criticism about hot-button issues, such as Phase 1 of LeBreton Flats.
Jill SimmondsCentretown News sits down with Paul Dewar
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“Dream no little dream”: Dewar
More than 200 supporters clad in their best orange attire crowded into Sala San Marco on Preston Street to celebrate the victory of NDP candidate Paul Dewar on Monday night.
Centretown NewsPaul Dewar addresses supporters
Eel ladder in the works for Ottawa dam
Chaudiere Dam could be home to one of the Ottawa River’s first eel ladders as early as next summer. 
Courtesy Kirby PuntEels, such as the one being held by a naturalist, are endangered because dams have disrupted their natural river habitat.
Downtown buildings vulnerable to quakes
Older buildings in Centretown are at risk of damage if a major earthquake hits the Ottawa area, an active seismic zone, experts say.
Adam Hooper, Centretown NewsOttawa's heritage buildings weren't built with modern techniques, making them vulnerable to earthquakes. Among these are the Laurentian Leadership Centre on Metcalfe.