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Online/New Media by rochekellyMarch 10, 2011January 20, 2012

Transpo investigating another cellphone complaint

The city is investigating after a man driving an OC Transpo minivan was seen talking on his cell phone. “I thought it was kind of ironic,” said Rick Paul, a Sun reader who filed the complaint. “The fear I have as a motorcycle driver is somebody’s going to be texting and kill me.” It happened […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMarch 1, 2011

‘Nazi’ jibe overshadows shelter debate

An Ottawa Anglican Diocese official is comparing neighbourhood opposition to the relocation of a downtown homeless centre and comments by those opposing it to “Nazi Germany.” After a heated meeting with area residents Monday night, archdeacon David Selzer is “appalled” by comments describing the homeless. “There was a huge degradation of people using Centre 454 […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyFebruary 16, 2011January 20, 2012

Readying for a bumpy spring: Potholes are here

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/02/16/17301201.html Potholes are making an early appearance on Ottawa roads this year. And if weather this week is any indication, we’re in for a bumper crop. Monday started above freezing, but the temperature plummeted in the afternoon — perfect breeding conditions for the road hazards. It’s due to get warm again — as […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyFebruary 3, 2011February 5, 2011

City removing ash-borer infested trees

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/02/03/17142006.html If there’s a red X on it, it’s going down. Trees infested with the emerald ash borer are now being removed by the city’s forestry services department. The ash borer is a shiny green insect that gets under the bark and kills all species of ash trees. In July 2008 it surfaced […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJanuary 22, 2011January 23, 2011

Residents provide garbage feedback

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2011/01/22/16996836.html#/news/ottawa/2011/01/22/pf-16994081.html Valerie Kilpatrick is talking a lot of trash –about her green bin. “In the winter, I’ve got an overload,” she said, referring to the bi-weekly collection this time of year. So to avoid sending it to the landfill, she’s storing food waste in the freezer. “And I’ve barely got room in the […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 10, 2010December 10, 2010

City prepared for winter weather

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/12/10/16507416.html#/news/ottawa/2010/12/10/pf-16509556.html There’s barely any snow on the ground, but that’s supposed to change Sunday. Forecasters are predicting freezing rain or about five to 10 cm of snow. And the city’s public works department is ready. “If it comes as predicted, we’ll have all our staff out on Sunday, Monday. That will consist of […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyDecember 7, 2010January 20, 2012

Lowertown residents want photo radar cameras

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/news/ottawa/2010/12/07/16464231.html King Edward Avenue is a graveyard for drivers and pedestrians, according to a group of Lowertown residents. “Every year for the last five years there’s been somebody killed on King Edward Avenue or near it,” said Marc Aubin, chair of the King Edward task force . And now, they’re launching an anti-speeding […]