The inspirational stories of young black women who moved from the Caribbean to Ottawa during the 1950s and ’60s to work as caregivers will soon be showcased in a documentary film.
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Pilot project improves safety in downtown intersections
The City of Ottawa has released the results of its Pedestrian Safety Evaluation Program, a three-year pilot project aimed at preventing injuries or death among pedestrians.
Longer hours for bylaw officers help keep city quieter
Noise is a part of everyday life, but not at three in the morning. The results of a city-wide bylaw project indicate that extending the weekend work hours of bylaw officers has helped address noise complaints throughout the city.
Group awarded money to create green space
The Ottawa branch of an environmental initiative that aims to bring community members together to replace unused paved areas with green, leafy spaces has been awarded $10,000 to contribute to the project. Organizers say the project will improve the city’s water absorption and help to create a cleaner Ottawa River.