Ottawa gets closer to nature
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Katie Stewart
EMC News- Adam Bienenstock he remembers always playing outside as a kid. He would leave his house in the morning and go out to play in the grass, throw rocks, and climb trees until the sun went down or dinner was on the table. His roaming distance would...
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Young people make the grade in the job world
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Katie Stewart
EMC News- When Reem Issa had her interview for a summer job position as an executive assistant at Sylvan Learning Centre, she was extremely nervous, like most people during their first job interview. She had applied to the organization because she wanted...
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Hunt Club construction comes to an end
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Katie Stewart
EMC News- After weeks of bumper-to-bumper traffic on Hunt Club Rd., Ottawa south residents can breath a little easier now that construction is complete.
The road rehabilitation that began at the beginning of July set out to fix problems on the major...
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McRae to run again for River ward
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Katie Stewart
EMC News- According to River ward Coun. Maria McRae, she has 49,000 bosses. The residents in her ward call the shots, she said, adding she considers it an honour to work for them as a public servant.
This strong passion and commitment has led her...
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St. Patrick's grad receives UPS scholarship, Funds will go towards helping student pursue artistic passion at Algonquin College.
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Katie Stewart
EMC News- Tania Iraheta has always loved art. From drawing and painting to a more recent passion of animation and graphic design, she has always felt the need to be creative.
"I really like creating things," she said.
"Things like graphics and...
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Super Ex leaves Lansdowne, but never Ottawa
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By James Rubec
EMC News - "There will be a Super Ex next year, and if there isn't it will be over my dead body," said David Presley the former president of the volunteer board that operates the Super Ex.
Mr. Presley and his wife Lyn have been involved with the Ex...
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City approves cycling detours during construction
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Rosalyn Stevens
EMC News - Consistent with efforts to become a more cycling-friendly city, Ottawa City Council approved a motion last week that would see cycling detours established during all incidences of road closure caused by construction. The motion, presented...
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Borough council proposal met with mixed reviews
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By Katie Stewart
EMC News- Mayoral candidate Jim Watson hopes to reduce the number of city councillors and implement a borough council system if elected in the upcoming 2010 municipal elections.
The popular candidate in the mayoral race made his announcement last...
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A home is more than an investment
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By Joanne Tibbles This week we feature guest columnist Joanne Tibbles, who is the President-Elect of the Ottawa Real Estate Board. The late comedian George Carlin once famously joked that a house is nothing but "a place to keep your stuff." Obviously, most homeowners...read more »
