Ottawa East Local Community News

Residents riled by secret design plan deal, Centretown meeting hears opposition to agreement between developers, association

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Laura Mueller

EMC news - Despite expressions of anger and regret over a secret deal struck between a group of developers and the Centretown community association, the mood at an April...

Children to lead charge during urban walk, Sandy Hill walking tour to inspire imaginations

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Michelle Nash

EMC news - A group of young, imaginative minds would like to welcome other youthful urbanites to go for a walk around Sandy Hill this weekend. Jane's Walk is set to take place all over the city on May 4 and 5, and in Sandy Hill a trio of eight-year-old tour guides will be leading the way. "This...

Councillor forum well-attended, Garbage, development and construction all part of the conversation

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Michelle Nash

EMC news - Vanier residents voiced concerns about garbage collection, development, parks and safety at a recent forum hosted by the ward councillor recently. The event, held at Assumption Catholic School, provided residents the opportunity to meet with Rideau-Vanier Coun. Mathieu Fleury to discuss...

Correction

Posted on May 2, 2013 by EMC News

In an April 18 editorial regarding Department of National Defence jobs moving from Orléans, the Ottawa East News stated, "there is no way for (Ottawa-Orléans MPP Phil) McNeely to know how many of the affected employees currently live in Orléans, or where they would prefer to live." In fact, McNeely...

Centre offers creative way to donate, Stake campaign lets community members decorate fence

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Michelle Nash

EMC news - The New Edinburgh Community and Arts Centre has launched a campaign to spark some creativity and raise much-needed funds into the non-profit organization. The centre launched its Buy a Stake campaign at the beginning of February to encourage community members to get creative and design...