Share this Story : Deachman: Ottawa, a ghost town? Then why are all those people enjoying themselves so much? Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Local News Columnists Deachman: Ottawa, a ghost town? Then why are all those people enjoying themselves so much? Of course the nation's capital has its problems, like all big cities. And we need to do a better job to fix them. But the city has its bright sides, if you just walk out of the core.
Get the latest from Bruce Deachman straight to your inbox Sign Up Author of the article: Bruce Deachman Published May 28, 2024 • Last updated 43 minutes ago • 4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Parents and supporters were ready, cameras in hand, to document the kids crossing the finish line Saturday afternoon during Race Weekend in Ottawa.
Photo by Ashley Fraser / POSTMEDIA Article content Dear Michael Bociurkiw, It was with great interest that I read your opinion piece, “ Visiting Ottawa, it was sad to see what has become of my hometown ,” in the Globe And Mail. Article content Like you, I grew up in Ottawa and, today, similarly look out on a city that’s hardly recognizable as the place it was half a century ago, when you and I were paperboys. I suspect I lament that change less than you, because, despite its problems, Ottawa boasts far better bars and restaurants, sports events, galleries, shopping and.
