That’s the upside for Hintonburg businesses and customers as they consider the effects of “Phase Two” of the Wellington Street West road reconstruction currently underway from Parkdale eastbound to Hilda.
The downside is a little scarier. Listen as Nat Myles from the Elmdale House explains just what is at stake for many of her neighbouring mechants who depend on daytime trade along the strip.
Click the image to download May’s edition of the wonderful Champlain Speaker, the voice of Champlain Park.
Read about entire houses disappearing from Daniel Street, find out how you can fight OC Transpo’s plans to cut bus service to the neighbourhood, and learn from Amy Kempster’s wealth of experience on how to get yourself heard on the planning issues that affect the district.
“A View From the Bridge”
Elmdale House Tavern- 1084 Wellington Street West
February 22, 23rd & March 1,2, 8,9, 15, 16
(Sundays and Mondays 7:00 pm)
Review by Lesley Buxton
Arthur Miller’s “A View From The Bridge” set in Red Hook, Brooklyn in the 1950’s, is considered an American tragedy. However this story could easily take place in Hintonburg, or even outside North America because no matter what our heritage we’ve all met these characters. Particularly Eddie Carbone, a reputable middle-aged longshoreman who has worked hard all his life to provide for his wife, Beatrice, his children, and his orphaned niece, Catherine. (more…)
Just two days after his Canada-wide concert on CBC radio, Ottawa recording artist John Carroll recently brought his act to Hintonburg for a standing-room only show at the Elmdale House.
Playing with Montréal musician Mike O’Brien, it was the second time the well-known songwriter has played the Elmdale (click the video at left to view a sample of the show), and a few days after his performance we had the opportunity to ask Carroll about his impression of Hintonburg audiences. Click below to hear John talk about what it’s like to be on the performer’s side of the mic at the historic tavern.
