Community associations want their voices heard.
Access and identity, key citizen concern
Continue reading
More News
Province rescues politicos from themselves
Who’s faster than a speeding bullet and can leap over tall buildings in a single bound?
OC and the elderly
By Naomi Johnson and Paul Pimentel
OC Transpo has been trying to increase ridership over the last few months. This being the international year of the older person, many of those efforts have focused on senior citizens.
For instance, it has cut the price of a monthly bus pass for seniors and is phasing in new lower-floored buses. Not only is this last initiative good for seniors, as it makes the system more accessible, it also saves OC Transpo money. The newer buses have lower maintenance costs, and the fact that they have no stairs means fewer boarding delays and faster service for everyone.
Community Calendar for October 15, 1999
October 16
Oto-Wa Taiko, Ottawa’s Japanese drumming group, will celebrate its 10th anniversary at the Adult High School, at 300 Rochester St.. The show begins at 8 p.m., tickets go for $10 and are available at Kaede Ya Japanese food store (210 Slater St.), or by calling 726-0251.