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February 6, 2014 Kilian Schlemmer

Crime prevention policies all wrong

When it comes to crime control, a University of Ottawa professor says many politicians, including those in the current Canadian government, are going about it all wrong. In his new book, Smarter Crime Control: A Guide to a Safer Future for Citizens, Communities, and Politicians, Irvin Waller argues that controlling crime is about prevention, not reaction, and that investments in the right solutions should help curb problems in high-crime areas such as Centretown.

February 6, 2014 Batoul Hreiche

Touching lives at 90

Courtesy Mariama Diall

Bill Dawson, a 90-year-old volunteer, makes weekly visits to Saint-Vincent Hospital.

Bill Dawson’s routine isn’t that unusual for a hospital volunteer – until you realize that just a few months ago, Dawson celebrated his 90th birthday. A retired businessman and resident of Centretown, Dawson is connecting with patients at Saint-Vincent Hospital as part of a pilot project.

January 23, 2014 Clayton Johns

Bylaw fix aims to save corner stores

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.

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.

January 23, 2014 Ellen Cottee

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.