Category: Letters

GCTC moving to Hintonburg

RRe: Artistic director promises new era for GCTC , Nov. 25

I am writing about the above article about the new Great Canadian Theatre Company building. The photo caption (but not the article!) included the statement that the GCTC “is moving to the new location in Westboro in 2007.” read more

Talk to sex workers, don’t condemn them

RE: Residents want new approach to prostitute problem, Oct. 28.

The Centretown community no longer wishes to demonize prostitutes or police them out of their neighbourhoods. Condemnation has turned into pity.

No doubt, there are sex trade workers in the community (and perhaps the vast majority of them) are miserable and want to change their source of income. read more

Broadbent not to blame for parole office woes

I must take exception to the Oct. 14 editorial regarding the temporary Ottawa District Parole Office on Gilmour Street that Corrections Canada secretly opened opposite Elgin Street Elementary School.

The editorial criticizes Ottawa Centre MP Ed Broadbent for his performance in relocating the office. In his defence, it must be said that Mr. Broadbent has been steadfast in his efforts to have the office relocated back to a more suitable location in the Ottawa business district. And please give credit when it is due — federal Centretown Conservative candidate Keith Fountain has made relocation of the Parole Office an election promise. read more

Library proposal looks lame

The proposed new main library at Champagne and Scott is a pretty good location. It could be constructed soon and is on both the transitway and the O-train line.

But it lacks vision. It is a lacklustre design on a tiny property. Only the condos and the parking garage atop will have a view of the river. read more