Centretown News

November 19, 2012 Julia Gilbert

Stretch of Bronson Avenue to re-open at midnight tonight

Bronson Avenue will re-open from Catherine Street to Gladstone Avenue tonight at midnight.

November 19, 2012 Nick Ashdown

Help Santa Toy Parade 2012

Santa waves at the crowd at this year's Help Santa Toy Parade

Centretown residents cheered at the sights and sounds of the Help Santa Toy Parade, held this year during daylight hours, on Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012. Every year the parade raises money for less-fortunate children.

November 16, 2012 Elizabeth Kiy

Police hold celebration for Métis leader Louis Riel

Elizabeth Kiy

The national Métis Flag was unfurled at the Elgin Street police station today.

Members of Ottawa’s Métis community joined the Ottawa police to celebrate Métis culture and the legacy of leader Louis Riel, in a ceremony held at police headquarters today on the anniversary of Riel’s execution.

November 16, 2012 Const. Khoa N. Hoang

Police officers shouldn’t be afraid to admit their mistakes

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Const. Khoa N. Hoang

I have always had a fascination with other cultures and the people that define them, even sub-cultures within our own society that present various aspects of behaviour we may not be aware of. When I travel, it’s the rituals and practices of the local people that I enjoy more than the scenery and hotel that I’m in.