Archive 1997-2016
By Sara T. Schwartz
It’s a winning combination of exciting programming, a loveable hockey team and the expressive nature of sports fans that has made Ottawa Sports Radio a success in just six months.
General manager and vice president of OSR, Dianne Wilson, said the response to Ottawa’s newest radio station exceeded her expectations.
By Thomasina Larkin
A new type of exercise is kicking up a storm in Centretown.
Since tae bo arrived on Ottawa’s fitness scene about two months ago, hundreds have been kicking and punching their way to trimmer bodies.
World karate champion Billy Blanks created and patented tae bo, which is a mix of tae kwon do, karate, boxing and dance. The real tae bo is currently only offered on Blanks’ home video tapes and at a couple of fitness clubs in Ottawa and Toronto.
By Naomi Johnson
Over 15,000 transport trucks roar past Wadia Oneid’s doorstep every day and her business is suffering because of it.
Oneid’s Flowers on Rideau Street is caught on the route trucks take to the Queensway after crossing the Macdonald-Cartier bridge. Over 2,000 18-wheelers pass by daily.
By Julia Ziolkowski
Centretown curling fans are in for a treat when the City of Ottawa Bonspiel rocks the capital March 17.
The 44th annual event attracts over 1,000 curlers, says Revia Fisher-Titus, secretary manager of the Ottawa Valley Curling Association (OVCA). Fisher-Titus expects teams from all over Ontario, Quebec and New York state, and even one competitor from Finland.