Archive 1997-2016
By Jill Timperon
Funding cuts have some citizens concerned about the future health and existence of trees in Centretown.
The city’s department of engineering and works trims the trees to avoid damage and disease, but limited funds have affected the amount of trimming the city can do.
It’s called taking responsibility. The Humane Society’s new funding plan is a step in the right direction in terms of animal control.
Starting in January, funding for the Humane Society will no longer be the responsibility of the region. Currently, regional government forks out a grant of $357,000 annually.
By Travis Brine
Here’s a question for all Ottawa football fans: Where have you all disappeared to?
It’s been one year now since the era of the Ottawa Rough Riders collapsed and local football fans have now faded away. Last year at this time, fans in Ottawa came out of the closet proclaiming their love for the Riders and stressing the team’s importance to the city.
By Jason Ramey
Perhaps you have seen them playing it before. If you have, you’ve probably wondered what they’re doing.
They play at the corner of Kent and Catherine streets across from the bus terminal.
The game looks like volleyball, it sounds like volleyball, but it’s not volleyball. There’s something slightly different about this sport.