With plans for a new Beer Store on Somerset Street in the works, Somerset Coun. Diane Holmes is calling for an expanded development to include residential space. 
Shamit Tushakiran, Centretown NewsThis multi-storey building over the LCBO at Bank and McLeod streets is similar to a proposed development over the Beer Store at Somerset Street.
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Lisgar condo divides community
A 27-storey condo building proposed by Claridge Homes on Lisgar Street has yet to be approved by city council and the Centretown community is already divided over what the development could mean.
Bylaw fix aims to save corner stores
City of Ottawa staff is consulting the public about possible changes to old bylaws that threaten the tradition of independent corner stores in downtown residential communities. 
Shamit Tushakiran, Centretown News Rod Abbas, owner of Abbas Grocery on Bell Street, says his store is one of the few small stores with a grocery section.
OC Transpo reinstates Walk and Ride after assaults
OC Transpo special constables are getting out of their cars and onto Ottawa streets and buses after the transit company renewed its foot patrol-based Walk and Ride program earlier this month.