Community garden gets city waterPosted Sep 2, 2010 By James Rubec EMC News - If water is the essence of life, one local community garden just got a little livelier. "Every garden needs water," said Rebecca Aird of the Sustainable Living...Read more » |
Ottawa shares its pride with 10 days of fun
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By James Rubec
EMC News - Pride is more than just a big party, but that's not saying Pride 2010 wasn't one.
The first Ottawa Pride event was held in Strathcona Park where close to 100 people took part in a picnic. In 2010, the Ottawa Pride Parade featured more than 35,000 people, and the Ottawa's Pride was 10 days...Read more »
Wabano reaps benefits of Trillium grant
Posted Sep 2, 2010
By James Rubec
EMC News - Aboriginal youth in Vanier received a healthy injection of funds from the Ontario Trillium Foundation last Thursday.
The Ontario Trillium Foundation has given the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health and Tewegan Aboriginal Youth Non-Profit Housing a grant of $142,700. The funds will be used...Read more »
Stovetop fires sparks safety reminder
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC New - Ottawa Fire Services is urging residents to practice cooking safety in light of a recent string of stovetop fires that have caused injuries. Cooking fires are the leading cause of fire-related injuries in Ontario. To prevent kitchen fires, ensure you undertake the following safe cooking...Read more »
Traffic enforcement has back-to-school focus in September
Posted Sep 2, 2010 By EMC News EMC News - Ottawa Police will be focusing on school bus and school zone safety, as well as tailgaters, for September's Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). In 2009, tailgating caused 4,973 rear-end collisions - the most frequent type of collision accounting for one-third of Ottawa's total...Read more »
