Archive 1997-2016
The city of Ottawa could become a major hub for new immigrants as a result of the federal government’s plans to foster economic growth through immigration, but only if it markets itself more intensively as a centre of opportunity.
Nov. 13
The Ottawa Youth Orchestra will present a concert at 2:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the Ottawa Technical Learning Centre (formerly McArthur High School), 485 Donald St. The OYO concertmaster, Yolanda Bruno, and assistant concertmaster, Sarah Williams, are the featured soloists in Bach’s concerto in D minor for two violins. Antoine Malette-Chénier is among the many soloists in the Sleeping Beauty Suite and Capriccio Espagnol. Other composers featured include Schubert and Rossini. Tickets will be available at the door for $12, and $7 for seniors and students, and $5 for children, or $30 subscription to the 3-concert OYO series.
Nov. 3, 10
Come and learn about meditation at the Sri Chinmoy Centre of Ottawa, Room 212, Bronson Centre, at 211 Bronson Ave. An Introduction to Meditation is free. To register call 234-1355.
Nov. 4
The Social Planning Council of Ottawa will hold free workshops on business planning for immigrant and ethnic minority entrepreneurs. Workshops will focus on writing a business plan, building a customer base and marketing, management and accounting and Canadian laws and taxation. Deadline for applications is Nov. 4. For more information contact Jack DeJong at 236-9300 ext. 304, or by e-mail at cednet@spcottawa.on.ca
Penalizing bars when drunken patrons spill out onto the street yelling and screaming is misplaced justice, says Baseline’s city councillor Rick Chiarelli.