Little Italy

The 90-year history of Preston Street’s famous Prescott

By Charlie Senack The smell of a fresh baked meatball sub and nachos wafts through...

Hosting a holiday party this December? These local businesses have you covered

The holiday season is creeping closer, and with it comes the chaos of planning...

Ottawa Community Housing breaks ground in first stage of Gladstone Village

The sound and sights of construction machinery will finally start to be noticed on...

Preston Streets history preserved though Italian Canadian Historical Centre

When Italian immigrants first settled in Ottawa, it wasn’t actually on Preston Street.  Some of...

From streetcars to condos: Preston Street is changing

 When Joe Cotroneo was a child, streetcars still ran down Preston Street.  The owner of...

Preston Street Patios to visit this summer 

By Christina Korotkov  If there’s anything Ottawans love, it’s a great patio. Preston Street has...
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Rise in local thrift stores foster sustainability

You’re bound to come across some funky finds between the racks of patterned button-ups,...

Take part in Ottawa’s annual Italian Festival

*This article is sponsored* Join us on Preston Street for the Ottawa Italian Festival Grand...

Early Days: When the Great fire of 1903 ravaged through Preston

You likely have heard about the Great Fire of 1900, which decimated the City...

Humans: Tony Lofaro has friends in high places  

  When Tony Lofaro first put pen to paper as a young kid, he had...

Little Italy debuts new tasting-style event in support of the arts 

Submitted by the Preston Street BIA When it comes to culinary hotspots, Ottawa's Little...

Local advocates save Plouffe Park from development

By Hannah Wanamaker For over a century, Little Italy’s Plouffe Park has been a communal...
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