Orleans Local Community News

New bridge decision will be fair: NCC, Fairness auditor added to process by NCC

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by Michelle Nash

EMC news - A fairness auditor will be installed to look out for the public interest during the latest consultation process for the National Capital Commission's interprovincial...

Photographer gets into the details at Shenkman Arts Centre

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by Brier Dodge

EMC news - Photographer Reena Kokotailo can find beauty in some very ordinary places. "I'm drawn to things that aren't perfect, that have a sense of quirkiness," said Kokotailo, a Centretown photographer who is currently showing Small Pieces of Truth at the Shenkman Arts Centre. The show focuses...

No infection links to clinic: Ottawa public health

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by Kristy Wallace

EMC news An interim report issued by Ottawa public health has indicated that to date, there have been no identified links between hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV and a Carling Avenue clinic. In October, health officials announced that an endoscopic clinic, operated by Dr. Christiane Farazli at 1081...

Pool to be named Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by Brier Dodge

EMC news - The new pool in Orleans will finally have a name, as the City of Ottawa's community and protective services committee approved an official recommendation. The pool, located at 2263 Portobello Dr., will be named the Francois Dupuis Recreation Centre. It should be finalized by council within...

Residents happy roundabout Cardinal Creek

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by Brier Dodge

EMC news - A local community association celebrated the news that only two of the four proposed Trim Road roundabouts will be given the go-ahead. "I think the residents of Cardinal Creek have triumphed," said Cardinal Creek Community Association (CCCA) president Sean Crossan. Dairy Road and St....