Centretown News

September 25, 2008 Ellen Mauro

Bus drivers ‘insensitive’ to disabled

OC Transpo is not doing enough to ensure that its drivers are meeting the needs of disabled passengers, says Brenda Reisch, executive director of Children at Risk, a group that provides services for autistic children.

September 25, 2008 Toni Petter

Rochester house fixes almost complete

Rachael Raven, Centretown News

The renovated community house in Rochester Heights will help local families.

After waiting 10 years for funding and space to establish a community house for the residents of Rochester Heights, it’s now $50,000 away from opening its doors, says Rosemary Jones, resource development manager at the Somerset West Community Health Centre.

September 25, 2008 Sannah Choi

Chinatown more than just Chinese business

Non-Chinese businesses flourish in Ottawa’s Chinatown, indicating a reflection of Canada’s multiculturalism, according to Somerset Chinatown BIA executive director Grace Xin.

September 25, 2008 Heather Wallace

Preston sewer construction wreaking havoc

Jake Williams Centretown News

Construction workers continue to replace sewers on Preston Street, causing frustration for local businesses and accessibility issues for residents.

Businesses in Little Italy are grumbling and groaning as broken promises from the City of Ottawa have left construction on Preston Street driving away customers with no end in sight.