A local horticulturalist is urging downtown Ottawa residents to maintain an urban garden with a “crops-in-pots” approach to growing plants.
Kristy Wright, Centretown NewsOttawa gardeners look at pots, plants, and gardening tools at a Crops-in-Pots presentation at city hall.
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Community garden takes root
If one community-builder has his way, a new community garden at the Jack Purcell Community Centre on Elgin Street will soon be in the works.
Museum offers glimpse into Maori connection to whales
Those visiting the Canadian Museum of Nature can dive into a brand-new exhibit from New Zealand featuring whale tails and tales.
Richard Coelho, Centretown NewsThe skeleton of a more than 2,000 kilogram and nearly 18-metre long male sperm whale hangs at the Museum of Nature's new whale exhibit.The new exhibit, "Whales Tohora," not only gives people a glimpse at whales, but also at the way of life of the Maori people of New Zealand.
CCHC designated as baby friendly
The Centretown Community Health Centre is now a “baby-friendly” site, designated by the World Health Organization and UNICEF as part of their “Baby-Friendly Initiative” to promote and support breastfeeding around the world.