Archive 1997-2016
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By Juan-Pablo Valdes
Pooley’s Bridge is falling down — again.
Ottawa’s oldest bridge, located at the end of Fleet Street is once again in dire need of repairs. The north side of the heritage structure is covered in snow and crumbling.
Regional council will decide what to do with the bridge after it reviews proposals suggested in a study for the transportation committee this spring.
Even if the Ottawa 67’s lose, the Memorial Cup will be a win-win situation.
The crown jewel of the junior hockey world, set for May 15-23 at the Ottawa Civic Centre, is what every young hockey player dreams of winning aside from their NHL aspirations.
By Bethany Harpur
Funding for a film script based on the life of Colonel John By — famous for his construction of the Rideau Canal — is more than halfway to its $100,000 goal.
“I’ve had an enormous amount of help and support in this past year, which is wonderful,” said Josephine MacFadden from her Sandy Hill home.
It’s obvious the Canadian government feels strongly about protecting Canadian culture. One only has to glance at the numerous areas of legislation that protect, fund or otherwise enhance cultural industries in the country. What is not so obvious is if Canadians share this abundant enthusiasm.