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September 25, 2008 Heather Wallace

Preston sewer construction wreaking havoc

Jake Williams Centretown News

Construction workers continue to replace sewers on Preston Street, causing frustration for local businesses and accessibility issues for residents.

Businesses in Little Italy are grumbling and groaning as broken promises from the City of Ottawa have left construction on Preston Street driving away customers with no end in sight.

September 25, 2008 Omar Dabaghi-Pacheco

Safe Schools program battles discrimination

Even in a school that embraces diversity, prejudice is not invisible at Lisgar Collegiate Institute.

September 25, 2008 David Wolkowski

‘Clubhouse’ runs program to help brain injured adjust

François Blanchard exercises every day – sit-ups, crunches and his favourite, push-ups – he’s now up to 150 per day. When he’s not at the gym, he’s in the kitchen, whipping up an omelette, or else glued to his computer surfing the Internet, or reading the paper.

September 25, 2008 Sabina Lam

First Baptist Church bids goodbye to longtime minister

Rachael Raven, Centretown News

After 13 years, Rev. Deborah Dempsey will conduct her final service at First Baptist Church this Sunday.

Rev. Deborah Dempsey may be delivering her final worship at First Baptist Church on Sept. 28, but many members of her congregation say her legacy at one of Centretown’s most prominent churches will be remembered for years to come.