'State of the city' proposes summit for youth, civic honourPosted on Feb 2, 2012 by Laura MuellerEMC news - A summit for youth, plans for Canada's 150th birthday celebrations and a new award, the Order of Ottawa, are a few of the new ideas Mayor Jim Watson highlighted... Read more![]() |
Auditor to oversee NCC bridge process
Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by Michelle NashEMC news - A fairness auditor will be installed to look out for the public interest during the latest consultation process for the National Capital Commission's interprovincial bridge project. The plans to introduce the auditor were announced at the Jan. 25 meeting of the NCC board of directors,...
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New Edinburgh closes on acquisition of new centre
Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by Michelle NashEMC news - A New Edinburgh-based organization is taking the final steps to purchase the manse from the McKay United Church so the community can finally acquire a permanent home for programming. It was in August 2011 when the Crichton Cultural Community Centre announced it was moving into the building...
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Correction
Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by EMC NewsIn an article titled "Residents question museum parking plan" published in the Jan. 26 edition of Ottawa East EMC, a reference to the state of the Museum of Nature's finances was incorrect. The story should have stated the museum said it has a $2.5 million structural deficit.
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Residents urged to comment on Overbrook-Orleans water main
Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by Michelle NashEMC news - A recent presentation of a city water main project at an Overbrook Community Association meeting raised concerns from residents about the proposed route. Identified in the city's infrastructure master plan, the Orleans water main link will improve the reliability of the water supply to...
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