It is ironic that the same means of transit Ottawa did away with in the mid-20th century could soon be resurrected, curing several current urban ills.
Return of downtown streetcar seems a capital idea
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Urban trolley idea sparks interest on street
Some Sparks Street Mall merchants are proposing the return of the streetcar as a means of boosting their business and linking downtown to the O-Train at Bayview. As well as drawing people to the capital, retailers say an electrically powered car would help to restore its heritage.
National sex-offender registry needed to protect community
The first conviction under the newly established Christopher’s Law highlights the need for a national sex-offender registry. A male offender was sentenced to 30 days in jail for providing false information to the police.
Strong America, weakened Canada
Imagine a mortally wounded Canadian soldier gasping for his last breath. What might he say if he knew that one day a foreign leader would be allowed to order Canada’s military to fight against the values for which he gave his life.