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Condo towers proposed for Civic community

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by Kristy Wallace

EMC news -Ashcroft Homes is proposing to build two condominium towers where the former Ottawa Humane Society stood at 101 Champagne Ave., a move that has some residents concerned about the impact such a development could have on a nearby park, traffic levels and a community design plan that hasn't been...

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Taylor wants redevelopment of Ron Kolbus centre, Facility needs to be strengthened, councillor says

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by Kristy Wallace

EMC news -Bay Coun. Mark Taylor has a vision for the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre that includes a pool, gym facility and indoor meeting space. "This would be a multiyear project," said Taylor. "We're looking to work with the community to put together a grand design." While he said budget constraints...

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Humane Society offers reward after dead cat found in trash bin

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by Jennifer McIntosh

EMC News - The Ottawa Humane Society is offering a reward for any information leading to charges in the case of a dead cat found in a trash bin behind an apartment complex on Morisset Avenue. The cat, a female calico, was found on Jan. 20 in a dumpster behind 1411 Morisset. Its back legs were tied...

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'State of the city' maps out council's 2012 goals, Watson aiming to get youth summit, sesquicentennial plans underway

Posted on Feb 2, 2012 by Laura Mueller

EMC news -A summit for youth, plans for Canada's 150th birthday celebrations and a new award, the Order of Ottawa, are a few of the new ideas Mayor Jim Watson highlighted in his first-ever state of the city address. Delivered to city council on Jan. 25, the morning after United States President...

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