Danaka Wheeler, Centretown News
Global warming may seriously shorten skating times on outdoor rinks such as the one at McNabb Park.After experiencing a green Christmas this past December, the frosty temperatures that traditionally accompany Canadian winters have now arrived.
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Viewpoint: Senators should relocate to a rink in the heart of the capital
Whether Ottawa is a world-class capital is apparently a touchy subject. Earlier this month, Ottawa Citizen columnist Andrew Cohen dubbed it “the worst capital city in the G7.” A lively debate about Ottawa’s successes and failures ensued.
Hanna sends Homan home in upset victory
Photos by Robert Wilson
Left: Skip Jenn Hanna calls a shot from the house. Right: Skip Rachel Homan throws a rock. Hanna defeated Homan in an upset victory earlier this week in the Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Brampton. An Ottawa Curling Club rink skipped by Jenn Hanna has earned a birth in the national women’s championships next month in Alberta.
Scott Street bus detours bring expected delays
Deanne Pittman, Centretown News
Rerouted buses line up along Scott Street as light rail construction continues on the Transitway.Amid concerns from residents in the northwest corner of Centretown, the Transitway running from Empress Avenue to Merton Street closed on Jan. 17, rerouting hundreds of buses along Albert and Scott streets instead.