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The Unexpected Benefits of Living on a Lower Level

October 1, 2022 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

ApartmentTherapy presents a selection of benefits to living on the lower level. Interesting points!

On the down side you are more vulnerable to burglars on the lower level as opposed to the upper levels. That being true certainly no more so than houses! The security of a lower level condo would be that same as a house or a townhouse.

Highway 417 closing between Metcalfe and Carling

September 30, 2022 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

Traveling east and west will be challenging for the next few days as the 417 will be closed between Metcalfe and Carling. The following ramps will be closed:

O’Connor westbound
Lyon westbound (ongoing)
Bronson westbound (ongoing)
Rochester westbound (ongoing)
Parkdale westbound
Maitland eastbound
Carling/Kirkwood eastbound
Parkdale eastbound

Details here!

Revitalizing Downtown Core

September 26, 2022 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

Yasir Naqvi has created a task force to look at ways to revitalize the downtown core subsequent to the pandemic. I first found details of this in an article by the Ottawa Business Journal; that article interviews a few of the task force’s members. An article in the Centretown Buzz provides details on the task force’s purpose as well as a list of members.

Canada’s largest Canadian Tire store opens in Ottawa

September 23, 2022 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

Ottawa, more precisely in the Carlingwood area, now has the largest Canadian Tire in Canada. Click here for details. Below is a chart prepared in 2021 showing where Canadian Tire fits with respect. Details here.

Community – Anna Moroz

September 13, 2022 by Claude Jobin

Anna Moroz is a graphic designer and expert in visual communications. A new Canadian she is looking for new projects to get involved in. Check out her website!

Ottawa’s Best Home Garden 2022!

September 9, 2022 by Claude Jobin

Apt613.ca presents the shortlist for Ottawa’s best home garden of 2022. Click here for details! Cast your vote by September 14.

Local photographer awarded Order of Canada for her work celebrating the Arctic

August 23, 2022 by Claude Jobin

Michelle Valbert has been awarded the Order of Canada for her work in the Arctic. Congratulations! Details here.

For more watch her interview featured in An Evening With: Presentations from Notable Photographers.

Ottawa city councillor urging caution in Hunt Club area after multiple coyote sightings

August 19, 2022 by Claude Jobin

There are reports of coyote sightings in Hunt Club. A blog post on CityNews Everywhere states do not follow them or feed them. Call 3-1-1 to report.

Windmill plans new group home, residential towers near former site of Lincoln Fields Shopping Centre

August 5, 2022 by Claude Jobin

Windmill proposes to replace a 40-year-old residence for adults with physical disabilities with a new building, and add 2 towers to the site at 2475 Regina Street in Lincoln Fields. The proposed towers will be 19 storeys and 25 storeys. The mix of rental vs condo has yet to be determined. Details here on an Ottawa Business Journal post.