Liberal candidate wins Ottawa West-Nepean by-electionPosted Mar 9, 2010 By Phil Ambroziak EMC News - The people of Ottawa West-Nepean will continue to be represented by a Liberal at Queen’s Park. Liberal candidate and former Ottawa mayor Bob Chiarelli was victorious...Read more » |
Bay ward Coun. seeks Crystal Beach noise barriers
Posted Mar 9, 2010 By Kimberly Lochhead EMC News – Life in Crystal Beach may soon be a little quieter. Concerns from the community regarding the possible increase of noise in their neighbourhoods due to a proposed extension of the west transitway, has prompted Bay ward Coun. Alex Cullen to lobby the city for the installation of sound barriers....Read more »
Board votes to keep alternative program
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Rosalyn Stevens EMC News - The Ottawa Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) voted last week to continue running its elementary alternative program, after a lengthy review that worried its parents, teachers and students. After nearly 20 hours of debate, stretching over two meetings, trustees reduced the staff recommendation...Read more »
West transitway extension to run north of Queensway
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Kimberly Lochhead EMC News - Large groups of residents filed in and out of Maki House on Feb. 24 to view updated plans to the West Transitway Extension from Bayshore Station to Moodie Dr,. after staff chose the Queensway North route as the preferred option. "We've selected the Queensway North route as the preferred...Read more »
Tourette foundation launches kids contest
Posted Mar 5, 2010 By Kimberly Lochhead EMC Events - In an effort to increase awareness of Tourette Syndrome (TS) among youth as well as adults, the Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada's Ottawa chapter has launched a new contest geared towards sparking creativity and understanding of the neurological disorder. "By involving children...Read more »
