Category: Insight

If the Mike Harris government gets its way, Santa will come early for some of Ontario’s poorest families.

In 1995, Mike Harris promised Ontario voters that if elected, his government would get the province out of the housing business.

LeBreton clean-up delayed until spring Decontamination of LeBreton Flats won’t get under way until next spring, says a National Capital Commission spokesperson.

New library planners have vision but no cash The Ottawa Public Library board’s vision for a main library will take time, planning and most of all money, before it can become reality.

Youth cabinet fights for money The Ottawa Youth Cabinet wants to provide grants for concerts, play grounds, skate parks, and other recreational activities. The only thing missing is the cash.

Plant Pool fundraiser exceeds expectations Supporters of the plan to reconstruct Plant Pool are stepping up their fundraising and lobbying tactics in the months remaining before the city decides whether the proposal will sink or swim.

Volunteers help to keep public library alive Recent reports of a funding gap for capital projects in Ottawa might delay plans for a new library, but future fundraisers could learn a lesson or two from volunteers raising money at the main branch.

Humane Society plans to consult public on future The Ottawa Humane Society is planning public consultations for early next year in an attempt to respond to the community’s needs.

Laundry co-op expands service with $25K grant The Centretown Laundry Co-operative has expanded its services to include a commercial towel service and landed $25,000 to hire a co-ordinator for the community project.

City tests retractable needles downtown Ottawa’s public health department is implementing a pilot project within the next few months to provide needles with a retractable point to help with the city’s drug problem.

School boards update allergy handbook Due to life-threatening allergies to peanuts, the Canadian School Boards Association has updated their publication, Anaphylaxis: A Handbook for School Boards, to assist school boards in implementing policies to address this issue.

Hydro Ottawa, stick to your last Bar owners should stop slamming their heads against the wall and give up their challenge of the new smoking bylaw. It’s too expensive to fight and unlikely to be overturned after withstanding one court challenge earlier this year.

Letters Hidden Homelessness In 1995, Mike Harris promised Ontario voters that if elected, his government would get the province out of the housing business.

To reduce traffic, city must address biking and blading issues During

A travel agency lobby group wants compensation and assistance from the federal government to combat lost revenue and lay-offs in the wake of September’s terrorist attacks.