Daniel Kolanko, Centretown News
McNabb's new skatepark is part of the park's ongoing redevelopment efforts.The redevelopment of McNabb Park is officially underway and is slated for substantial completion by the end of November, according to Paul Landry, acting project manager. The park will not be fully complete until next year since soft landscaping matters such as turf, sod, and tree planting still need to receive a final acceptance from the city.
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Participants brave weather for military run
Fangliang Xu, Centretown News
Canada Army Run participants take off from the start line on Elgin Street for the 5K race. This year, some 25,000 people took part by running, walking or rolling through the five-kilometre and half-marathon races.This past weekend, the military occupation of Ottawa marked its seventh year as the Canada Army Run marched through the rain-soaked streets of the capital in record numbers.