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Transit by rochekellyJanuary 29, 2012January 30, 2012

Single mom tied to Transpo

Ndjiwa Yakibonge is a single mom who’s married — to the rural bus schedule. She works in a downtown office and rides OC Transpo Route 232 from Vars, in Russell Township. “Rural buses are not the easiest thing,” said Yakibonge. The fixed schedule, with three runs during each rush hour, means she has to pencil […]

Online/New Media by rochekellyAugust 10, 2011August 11, 2011

Angry crowd pans Nepean development

Nepean residents turned out in droves Wednesday evening to voice their frustration about new development they say will mire them in gridlock. “We’re not against intensification, but this is ludicrous,” said Cynthia Sutcliffe, who’s lived in the area for more than 30 years. About 150 people showed up to Ben Franklin Place to hear about […]

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. […]