Controversy is mounting over Critical Mass, Ottawa’s monthly bike rally, with mainstream cycling advocates questioning the effectiveness of the venture.
Lasia Kretzel, Centretown NewsCyclists prepare to take over busy Ottawa streets to promote the use of bicycles as a viable alternative to cars.
Category: Sports
Electrical upgrades put financial pressure on curlers
The Ottawa Curling Club faces a $100,000 building upgrade after inspectors found that electrical wiring at the historic sports venue was not up to code.
Asher Roth, Centretown NewsTeams practise at the Ottawa Curling Club on O'Connor Street. A wiring problem recently forced the club to update its electrical system.
Bike lane project raises concerns
Centretown residents are raising concerns about the planned bike path that will run along the east side of the O-Train corridor and, while the path is welcomed, there are issues when it comes to lighting and the path’s design.
City of OttawaNew city bike lanes could look like this.
City tries to become bike friendly
Pedestrians use sidewalks. Cars dominate streets. But if you’re a cyclist in downtown Ottawa, claiming a designated route as your own is not so easy.