April 11, 2008 Sarah Dion Marquis Greens nominate long-time activist as their candidate Jay FitzsimmonsJen HunterJen Hunter began her political career by winning the Green Party of Canada’s nomination in the federal riding of Ottawa Centre – a riding that has been strongly Green for the past two elections. Continue reading
April 11, 2008 Emily Ridlington Contraband cigarettes a drag on local store sales Convenience stores and smoke shops in Ottawa are losing money because of rising sales of contraband cigarettes. Continue reading
April 11, 2008 Samantha Fex Mentally ill homeless left to fend for themselves Ottawa has virtually no support services exclusively for its mentally ill homeless people. Continue reading
April 11, 2008 Kenyon Wallace Bylaw targets homeowners responsible for neighbours’ flooding Courtesy Joe MessinaEvery spring as the snow starts to melt, Joe Messinaâs backyard in Carleton Heights turns into a pond.Every spring as the snow starts to melt, Joe Messina’s backyard turns into a pond. Continue reading