A proposed Canadian ban on importing shark fins for a traditional Chinese soup was narrowly defeated last month in Parliament, but the controversy surrounding the Asian delicacy has prompted two Centretown restaurants to remove it from their menus anyway.
U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationA single fin from rare species is worth thousands of dollars.
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St. Anthony’s home to Italian-Canadians for a century
After standing tall for 10 decades, St. Anthony’s Church on Booth Street is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.
Veronica Tang, Centretown NewsFather Felix Loganathan wants to reach out to new parishioners.
Cost may affect city Wi-Fi networks proposal
Facebook at the swimming pool, Twitter in the hockey stands, YouTube during dance class. The city is hoping to give Ottawa residents the ability to go online when they’re out and about at certain city-run buildings.
Aging population pushes city to provide more services
Ottawa is not ready to adapt to the rapidly aging population in its suburban and rural areas, which could further burden already encumbered services in the city centre, say old-age service providers. 
Jason Chen, Centretown NewsDominique Paris-MacKay is leading an initiative to make city services more accessible to seniors.