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Online/New Media by rochekellyJuly 20, 2011July 20, 2011

Province gives a cool $180Gs for new splash pad

It feels like a zillion degrees outside and Eliza-Jane Scott’s family is staying cool by hanging out in the basement of their west Ottawa bungalow. “We have air conditioning, we just don’t want to put it on,” she said. Next summer, she’ll be able to take her son, Ducolon Banville, 5, to play in a […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyJune 20, 2011August 7, 2011

$650K fire in rural west Ottawa

SEE VIDEO http://www.ottawasun.com/2011/06/20/crews-battle-fire-in-rural-west-ottawa Neighbours feared a Stittsville retiree was trapped inside his burning house Monday morning, but it turned out he’s the one who made the 911 call. “I was outside cutting the grass,” said Geoff Stevens, who lives at 304 Spruce Ridge Rd., in a three-bedroom house listed for sale at $375,000. Situated in […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyMay 31, 2011January 20, 2012

Riding OC without AC

It’s hotter in my car than it is on a city bus with no air conditioning. That’s the verdict after riding the 94 from Fallowfield to the Rideau Centre Tuesday afternoon. Armed with a thermometer, the needle was at 32C when I boarded. All the windows were open, and about 25 people were on board. […]