Archive 1997-2016
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A framed certificate hangs on a bright green wall of the newly renovated common room in McAuley Place. Mayor Jim Watson recently bestowed the honour on tenants of the Centretown apartment complex for their dedication to fostering a greater sense of community within the building.
Centretown residents hoping to maintain the traditional character of their streets have attracted some high-profile support after Peter Katz, a leading American urban planner, extolled the merits of the “new urbanism” movement in a recent Ottawa lecture.
Lauren Mitsuki, Centretown NewsThe Corktown Footbridge in Centretown has been praised as a leading example of new urbanism.
Whether it’s freezing temperatures, blowing snow, or icy roads, the weather will not stop this weekend’s Winterman marathon. 
Portia Baladad, Centretown NewsWinterman race director Peter Devanney and director of recruiting Jack Ricou. They say this truck is due to be replaced this year.
A recommendation to waive Ottawa’s sidewalk width requirement for a Centretown pub patio is raising questions about upcoming provincial accessibility legislation.