Ottawa cyclists are worried about their bikes being stolen after last month’s discovery that some locks could be picked with a simple ballpoint pen.
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Noisy street cleaners interrupt some Bank St. residents’ slumber
Some Bank Street residents are finding it hard to get a good night’s sleep. What’s keeping them awake is the noise made by Ottawa street cleaners and sweepers. Although cleaning does take place during the day across the city, major roads such as Bank Street have clean-ups scheduled as late as midnight.
Community Calendar for October
St Patrick’s High School will be celebrating its 75th anniversary with a reunion weekend Oct. 23-24. All graduates are invited to a football game, pub night and Sunday morning liturgy. Call (613) 837-2957 for information.
The Arthritis Society’s Eastern Ontario is presenting a fundraising event, “More Than Just Desserts,” on Oct. 20, 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Canadian Museum of Nature (Metcalfe Street). The evening will feature desserts, hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting and a silent auction. Cost $20/person. For more information call 723-1083.
Methadone clinic still a worry for Somerset senior citizens
Despite community fears and a flurry of protest during the summer, Ottawa Police haven’t received any formal public complaints about a methadone clinic in Somerset Ward since its opening in late June.