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February 7, 2015 Kristie Jones

Ottawa poet launches new collection

Ottawa poet Sylvie Hill will be launching her new collection, Russell Square Station: mine the trash, at Centretown's Venus Envy bookstore on Feb. 13. Paired with art by Juan Carlos Noria, also known as dixon, Hill's poems tell the true story of a one-night stand, heartbreak and resolution – the ideal read on the eve of Valentine's Day.

February 7, 2015 Kelly O’Brien

Band performs commentary with satirical edge

Members of the Ottawa-based band The PepTides are revamping their stage show, LOVE+HATE, for the upcoming undercurrents festival this month. The performances will display the “end of civilization” through music, theatrical sequences, and visuals.

February 7, 2015 Kathleen Charlebois

Healthy Babies program faces downsizing

Due to proposed budget cuts to Ottawa Public Health, mothers who have recently given birth may no longer receive a follow-up call unless they or their children are considered at risk.

February 7, 2015 Ryan Byrne

Motorists, pedestrians at loggerheads over design of transit station

Victoria Maybee, Centretown News
Pedestrians are advised not to use the west side of the Preston Street transit walk way because of lack of snow removal. Motorists and pedestrians in Centretown are on a collision course yet again – this time over the design of the recently opened temporary Preston Street extension and LeBreton Flats transit station.