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This Issue

SCENES OF AN OCCUPATION • Four weeks in a capital paralyzed by a convoy

THE CHAOS AND THE FALLOUT • On a frigid winter’s day, one week after the freedom convoy first rolled into Ottawa, I stood in the parking lot of the baseball stadium on Coventry Road searching for a friendly face to take me inside the logistics camp. I wanted to understand how the protesters were sustaining the truckers who occupied Ottawa’s downtown

INTO THE FRAY • A young Centretown resident who took a stand A first-time protester who demonstrated against the convoy A local supporter who found patriotism among the truckers A business owner forced to close her downtown shop

This City

Q & A | Ian Fraser • Since being hired as the executive director of Run Ottawa in the summer of 2019, Ian Fraser has seen two editions of Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend cancelled because of the pandemic. Mark Sutcliffe talks with the former competitive triathlete and long-time entrepreneur about preparing for the first post-pandemic edition of the largest multi-day running event in Canada

Staycation | Trailing off • Whether it’s a physically distanced catch up with a friend or a chance for solo reflection, getting outdoors provides respite from the things that ail us and offers a chance to pick up a new hobby as a welcome distraction. A look at four pathways where birds abound and the vistas are captivating

Opinion | End of an era • The era of the neighbourhood rink is coming to an end in Gatineau. As Laurent R-Cardinal argues, a trend towards building multi-pad facilities to replace small arenas sprinkled through communities is having far-reaching effects — on and off the ice

Closing Time • What’s on the chopping block

Found | Canada’s moon rock • Many museums like to boast that they have ‘out of this world’ exhibits, but at the Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa, it’s the truth. Vanessa Chiasson explores one man’s passion for a little piece of the moon

15 Minutes to the Future • We talk to residents, planners, and experts about the city’s strategy to tackle population growth and cilmate change by turning neighbourhoods into villages

The 15-Minute Challenge • Traffic gridlock and greenhouse gases are the bane of 21st-century city existence. But change is on the horizon. Barbara Sibbald talks to city planners and other experts about how to build a better city

BYWARD MARKET AT A GLANCE • A young couple who previously lived abroad ponder the many benefits of raising their children in the downtown core

King Edward Avenue

Playfair PLAYFAIR AT A GLANCE • This active transportation advocate is keeping a close eye on her neighbourhood near the busy thoroughfares of Smyth, Heron, and Walkley roads

Major Changes to Alta Vista

Old Ottawa East • As new homeowners in a neighbourhood full of change, a couple ponder the risks and benefits of densification

Billings Bridge • A mother of two young children enjoys life near Bank Street — but traffic makes active transportation difficult

Developing Community • Big residential projects can bring great change to neighbourhoods. That means developers have the power to positively impact the future of our city. Here, a look at how five major players give back

Old Barrhaven West • This homeowner can walk or cycle to many key destinations — and has ideas for making his neighbourhood even better

Vanier North • Diversity and affordability are attractive for this health care professional, but she wants more vibrant commercial areas

Tanglewood • A...