Ottawa East Local Community News

Fleury drops Sussex surprise, Plan to build STO bus circle in Lowertown outrages residents

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Laura Mueller

EMC news -A small group of Lowertown residents were stunned at a public meeting on June 13 when they were informed the city plans to build a roundabout in their community...

Overbrook, Sandy Hill crossing plans revealed, Parking space loss, new pathway described to residents at open house

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Michelle Nash

EMC news -Parking spots, connections, bike lanes and timelines were all hot topics at the city's latest open house concerning a multi-use crossing between Overbrook and Sandy Hill. The Rideau River pathway open house at the Overbrook Community Centre was a busy place on June 10, when more than 35...

Rockin' fundraiser hits Manor Park this summer, Community rallies to help fellow neighbour

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Michelle Nash

EMC news-Manor Park is going to rock this summer, thanks to a local musician and a good fundraising cause. Penny Palooza, which will take place at Anthony Vincent Park in Manor Park on Aug. 11, was created by Peter Steele who was looking for a way to raise money for the Ottawa Hospital Breast Health...

River path could turn Old Ottawa East into cycling link, Combined with canal bridge, path would link LRT to Lansdowne: Chernushenko

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Laura Mueller

EMC news -Building cycling links through Old Ottawa East will be an important way to capitalize on the city's investment in a light-rail station at Lees, said Capital Coun. David Chernushenko. The councillor pondered the neighbourhood's potential as an active transportation area during an open house...

Old Ottawa South residents hesitant to change: survey, Association looking to craft plan for neighbouhood's evolution

Posted on Jun 20, 2013 by Michelle Nash

EMC news -Results of a recent neighbourhood survey in Old Ottawa South indicates that a not-in-my-backyard mentality is one of the leading barriers keeping the community from change. Five per cent of Old Ottawa South households responded to the survey, which was released in February by the Ottawa...