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2009-12-18 Round and round and round we go?
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Orléans Star
Published: Friday, December 18, 2009Roundabout traffic quesitionsIf you are upset about traffic congestion and long waits at the intersection of St. Joseph and Jeanne d’Arc boulevards in the heart of our community, a solution (or nightmare depending on your perspective) is in the works for 2010. The Heart of Orléans Business Improvement Area (BIA) is spearheading – in concert with the...More
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| 2009-12-04 Getting the H1N1 shot: That was easy! | Orléans Star
Published: Friday, December 4, 2009Getting the H1N1 shotIf you haven’t had your shot yet, it is still your best defence against getting H1N1 and even though some folks believe the second wave of the pandemic...More |
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| 2009-11-20 Green bins turn taxpayers red with anger | Orléans Star
Published: Friday, November 20, 2009What to do with expensive green binsThe old adage “beware of strangers bearing gifts” draws its origins from Greek mythology and the Trojan War – which is actually the sub...More |
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| 2009-10-30 Getting us on the Google map | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, October 30, 2009Increasing our community's web hitsHave you ever narci-surfed on the Internet? Admit it; you’ve Googled your own name to see who else shares it and what they have accom...More |
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| 2009-10-23 The basics, just the basics | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, October 23, 2009Sticking to political basicsOver the last few months our community has seen a flurry of good news announcements and consultation events. From open houses on the Lansdow...More |
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| 2009-10-16 Life is a lineup | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, October 16, 2009Life is a lineupBack in 1991, I was boppin’ out to Tom Cochrane who told us that life is a highway. In 1994, Forrest Gump told us life is like a box of chocolates. In 1...More |
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| 2009-10-09 Running for public office 101 | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, October 9, 2009Running for public office 101Picking up on last week’s column about fixing the dysfunction around city council, a few folks stopped me to ask, how do I run for city coun...More |
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| 2009-10-02 Rethinking and remaking city hall | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, October 2, 2009Council needs to be restructuredWhile I was often at odds with the approach of former Mayor Bob Chiarelli, there is no discounting the control and influence that he – an...More |
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| 2009-09-18 Boxing my way through mid-life | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, September 18, 2009Rolling with the punches like an amateurRegular readers may know that amongst my pursuits, I have been a certified amateur boxer for over two years. At 41, I fought i...More |
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| 2009-09-11 H1N1 is coming back, are you ready? | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, September 11, 2009Preparing for the next waveWith the kids now back to school (for my son it has been two weeks), sadly, it is only a matter of time before the next wave of H1N1 explod...More |
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| 2009-09-04 What is a health hub? | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, September 4, 2009The next step for the health hubTwo weeks ago I provided an update on the health hub that will come to our community, most likely by 2011 if all goes according to plan...More |
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| 2009-08-28 Does our community have a brand? | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, August 21, 2009Branding the east endA recent discussion amongst local community leaders raised an interesting question – what is our community’s brand? Are we just a suburb of Ottawa? ...More |
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| 2009-08-14 A column of local questions | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, August 14, 2009Questions worthy of an answerHas it been almost 18 months (Feb. 22, 2008) since I wrote my last questions column? It is time to update and write another one. Are you rea...More |
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| 2009-08-07 Giving ... it's in you to give | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, August 7, 2009Giving is good karmaThere must be something about vacations which gets me all reflective and slipping into my alter ego, uber-life coach mode. No doubt the hot Mexican su...More |
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| 2009-07-24 Good MPs always know the local issues | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, July 24, 2009Every issue is a local issueAt last count, three folks are seeking the local federal Liberal nomination in Ottawa-Orléans for the chance to unseat two-time Conservative MP...More |
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| 2009-07-17 The bright side of cloudy days | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, July 17, 2009The bright side of cloudy daysNews flash: Summer is officially boycotting Eastern Canada. And it’s getting everyone down. Surely you’ve noticed it around your office or i...More |
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| 2009-07-10 Go Alexandre Go | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, July 10, 2009Speedy youth races down southOn July 25, a 10-year old boy from the Avalon area of Orléans will attempt to conquer the world at the All-American Soap Box Derby World Champ...More |
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| 2009-07-03 What is the perfect local vacation? | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, July 3, 2009The perfect retreatSo summer is here (finally) and the living is easy, as the saying goes. It’s time to put the serious topics of local politics, economic development and t...More |
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| 2009-06-19 Remembrance and remember our local parks | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, June 19, 2009 More than just a park nameThis past weekend the Cardinal Creek Community Association (CCCA) held its first, and let’s hope annual, fun day. Thanks to great community and ...More |
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| 2009-06-12 Road rage and litter bugs | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, June 12, 2009 More than just a park nameOkay, it’s time for my yearly vent about things that could be improved in our community and the daily annoyances to be fixed. Let’s start with t...More |
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| 2009-06-05 A miracle in lane two | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, June 5, 2009 A miracle in lane twoThis Saturday, our community is rocking. The fourth-annual Orléans Soap Box Derby will run from 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. just south and up the hill from...More |
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| 2009-05-15 And the Orly goes to ... | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, May 15, 2009 Announcing Orléans foodie flavs ...Yes it is that time, the moment you have been waiting for with baited breath, to reveal the 2009 Orly (as in Orléans) awards honouring t...More |
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| 2009-05-08 New trades campus coming to our 'hood | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, May 8, 2009 The importance of the tradesIf you drive along Highway 174 near Trim Road each day, get set for a different view next month. \La Cité collégiale will break ground this June...More |
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| 2009-05-01 Last call for Orly's nominations | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, May 1, 2009 Final call for favourite eatery nominatons Okay, I give up. For the better part of three weeks I have been asking for your votes for the first-annual Orly (as in Orléans) a...More |
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| 2009-03-27 Rites of spring in the 'hood | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, March 27, 2009 Get active for spring Alas, the 15-day extended spring vacation came to a sudden end as our flight from Florida touched down on Wednesday afternoon. Thursday at the offi...More |
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| 2009-03-20 Let's do some local spending | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, March 20, 2009 Don't forget to spend some money Greetings from my cruise ship – yes you can hate me – in the middle of the hot, sticky and humid Caribbean Sea. Hopefully your March Bre...More |
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| 2009-03-06 A vision for the old Canadian Tire | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, March 6, 2009 A vision for the old Canadian TireTwo weeks ago I asked you what should be done with the old Canadian Tire store on Tenth Line. Sadly my idea of a restaurant mecca didn’t...More |
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| 2009-01-30 More questions for councillors | East Ottawa Star
Published: Friday, January 30, 2009 Calling on councillors to respond to strike questions Picking up where we left off last week, we still do not have responses from anyone at the city or our local counc...More |
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