Rising costs of healthy food are a growing burden for Ottawa families, according to Ottawa Public Health.
Nick Ashdown, Centretown NewsHealthy food is out of reach for many on fixed and low incomes.
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Burma religious strife splits local groups
Violent confrontations between Muslims and Buddhists in Burma are causing continuing friction between Ottawa-based Canadian Friends of Burma and Inter Pares, a social justice organization.
Construction underway for new outdoor rinks
Centretown is on the list of targeted areas for the Sens Foundation and the City of Ottawa’s joint project to introduce a series of outdoor rinks to neighbourhoods in need across the city. 
Jill Adams, Centretown NewsMayor Jim Watson is joined by members of the Sens Foundation and and other city officials as they turn the sod for the second phase of Ottawa's community rinks initiative at Jules Morin Park in Lowertown.
Speed police target Bronson
Residents driving in or out of Centretown on Bronson Avenue will have to contend with an increased police presence until as late as March, says Coun. Marianne Wilkinson, chair of Ottawa's transportation committee.
Jill Adams, Centretown NewsRadar trailers on Bronson Avenue, between Brewer Park and Holmwood Avenue, track the speed of passing cars as part of increased enforcement of speed limits.