Archive 1997-2016
Special education classes at Cambridge Street Public School and Centennial Public School escaped cutbacks by the school board in early March as a funding shortfall of almost $28 million forced trustees to make tough budget decisions.
Construction crews are putting the finishing touches on a $4-million building project in Centretown, completing what will be Ottawa’s first – and much-needed – homeless shelter for young men.
With a federal election on the horizon, Canada’s political elite are frantically beating their chests and sniping at one another. This time ‘round, all are trying to prove that it is, in fact, their party that has the greatest environmental zeal.
March 17, 18
Join the Canadian Children’s Museum, located inside the Canadian Museum of Civilization for St. Patrick’s Day festivities. Make authentic Irish soda bread as it was made in rural Ireland more than 150 years ago. Then, put your dancing shoes on and head over to the theatre where the Sue Fay Healy School of Traditional Irish Dance will present Irish dancing and invite you to join in the fun as you learn a few steps. Studio workshops:10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. Theatre performances at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. For more information visit www.civilization.ca or call 819-776-7000.