Archive 1997-2016
On more than one occasion, Gerard Daechsel has been mistaken for a homeless man. The lanky 74-year-old former journalist spends his spare time rummaging through trash bins scavenging for food, recyclables and anything deserving of a second home.
Earlier this year, Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan visited Ottawa and missed an appointment when he couldn’t get an accessible cab.
With the provincial election over, Ottawa Centre’s new MPP, Yasir Naqvi, is preparing to start his term under close scrutiny.
After years of stalling, Ottawa will finally follow 13 other municipalities across the province and begin a new green bin program to deal with organic waste.