You haven’t lived in Ottawa until you have celebrated Canada Day downtown. Every year, our city unites in a massive celebration of our country and everything that makes us Canadian. We are a government town typically conservative in nature except on July 1 when streets are closed to vehicular traffic and the music doesn’t stop until the sun rises the following day. more
Last month we celebrated two years of a successful partnership between the police, community service partners, and our downtown residents at the 2012 Police Week: Police in the Park event. It was a beautiful Saturday in Dundonald Park attended by approximately 600 people. Organized by the incredible volunteers of our Somerset Community Police Centre, the day was an astounding success!Image
Living next to me is a sweet little old lady that fits all of the stereotypes that come to mind. She has a strong personality, a good sense of humour, and has lived alone since her husband died years ago. In many ways, she reminds me of my grandmother who was equally independent and active within the community. more
Downtown businesses shift their focus from indoor winter shopping to outdoor summer patios with the warmer weather. Many of us cannot resist the enticement of a downtown patio full of patrons, including me. But what if that noisy bar atmosphere was next door to you? more
All right I admit it – I'm hooked. I have Linsanity! Not only do I love the underdog-Cinderella story, but his current struggles as an Asian-American basketball player make me to reflect on how far I've come in my own struggles as an Asian-Canadian police officer. more
Rediscover Centretown's streets and landmarks and learn about the history behind their names. Researched and written by Centretown News reporters, this feature also showcases both contemporary and historical images.
