Ottawa East Local Community News

Mayor supports raceway for future casino, Watson changes tune, had favoured urban site

Posted on Jun 13, 2013 by Emma Jackson

EMC news -An entire industry breathed a sigh of relief on Monday, June 3 when Mayor Jim Watson said the Rideau Carleton Raceway should be the only option for a future casino...

New program to help moms feel at ease, Breastfeeding, new-born support service opens at St. Laurent Complex

Posted on Jun 13, 2013 by Michelle Nash

EMC news -New east end parents have a place to go to help ease them into life with a newborn. The Baby Express and Breastfeeding Support Dropin at the St. Laurent Complex gives new moms, families and caregivers the chance to consult with an Ottawa Public Health nurse and a lactation consultant for...

Aboriginal languages courses coming to Wabano, Algonquin, Cree to be taught to all ages

Posted on Jun 13, 2013 by Michelle Nash

EMC news -Starting this September, the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health will hold credited Algonquin and Cree courses for interested people of all ages. The new languages program is thanks to Janice Ling, a language instructor and director of the International Languages School of Eastern Ontario....

McKay United to host charity concert for Phoebe

Posted on Jun 13, 2013 by Michelle Nash

EMC news -This Father's Day, the McKay United Church will host a special concert for Phoebe Rose. Overbrook's Phoebe Rose Doull-Hoffman has a rare form of infant leukemia. Diagnosed when she was only nine weeks old in 2010, Phoebe's treatment so far has consisted of six months of chemotherapy and...

Canal footbridge could face delay

Posted on Jun 13, 2013 by Laura Mueller

EMC news -The progress of a proposed footbridge over the Rideau Canal is on hold after residents complained to the Ministry of Environment that it will block their view. The ministry is reviewing a request to complete a more detailed and rigorous environmental assessment for the proposed pedestrian...