Archive 1997-2016
A planned development at the Bayview O-Train station LeBreton Flats is still a frontrunner to become the new home of the Ottawa Public Library’s main branch, the chair of the Library Board says.
The aroma of freshly baked fruitcake from the oven. Streets adorned with lights, as neighbours seem to compete with each other for the best-decorated house . . .
Abid Jan says he came to Canada to find peace and security. Instead, he found only fear and loathing. He blames Canada’s intelligence services.
Matt worked 14 hours a day, 75 hours a week, he says, washing dishes, preparing food, running downstairs to get supplies. The restaurant owner promised Matt $5 an hour, but at the end of the week he said he could only afford $250, less than $3.50 an hour. Matt took the money. He needed the job and kept on working.