Although surrounding residents are opposed — and outraged — construction has begun on the Domain des Frênes housing project; 240 residences and 301 parking spaces will be built between Vanier Road and Connaught Park (the old Hippodrome).  The Lakeview area residents are concerned that the fifteen three- or four-storey buildings will require the destruction of [...]

On December 6, Gatineau adopted modifications to its bylaws regarding its commercial structure, so as to harmonize the bylaws with the city’s land management plan.  “This will offer commercial spaces that are varied and well-situated, better able to respond to residents’ needs for products and services. Its provisions are the result of consultation with the [...]

Free family access to museums in the area can be borrowed from municipal libraries. The Canadian Museum of Civilization, the Canadian Children’s Museum, the Canadian War Museum, the Canadian Museum of Nature and the Ottawa Museum Network can all be visited for free with the library pass. To borrow a pass, any Gatineau resident who [...]

Photo: DD Hundreds of people came to Parliament Hill, December 6, for a ceremony marking the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. This day is also the 22nd anniversary of the shooting at L’École Polytechnique de Montreal, when fourteen young women were killed by a deranged young man, “because they were [...]