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Proposed Sandy Hill student residence gets OK from OMB

January 30, 2015 by Claude Jobin

The city was not in favour of this development but the Province stepped in and OKd it. I live a couple of blocks away. Of course that part of Laurier is all about students: I get that! I am in favour of progress, I just hope we succeed at retaining the heritage aspect of Sandy Hill.

National Arts Centre to undergo major $110 million renovation

January 7, 2015 by Claude Jobin

So often when it is decided to expand or modernize a building, in my mind, it can be a fiasco: but not in this case I think! The NAC being a child of the 60s is at that age where respect of its design can be tentative (old enough to be dated but not old enough to have really acquired heritage status). That being said, I think everyone agrees is it an exceptional building. Except for one thing – it’s backside is on Elgin street! Some of you may remember that the Elgin Street side was more interesting when there was a book-store. But quasi condemned windows aren’t that interesting. And so…

11 Trees for Brilliant Fall Colour

September 22, 2014 by Claude Jobin

Why not make fall colour a criteria when choosing a tree.

11 Trees for Brilliant Fall Color

3 Myths About Home Staging

May 27, 2014 by Claude Jobin

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An interesting article from the National Association of Realtors centering around myths concerning staging.

You Tube – Molly & Claude Team Channel

May 21, 2014 by Claude Jobin

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With a goal to increase our presence in all major social media platforms I’ve reworked the Molly & Claude Team Channel on You Tube. There are 2 videos there now. Would have done more but sleep seemed like a necessary thing. The artwork on the pages is tricky and still evolving but take a peak. I’ll let you know how things evolve… Feel free to share ideas or suggestions. Stay tuned as I continue to tweak other social media sites.

Monson Deluxe Cleaners

April 23, 2014 by Claude Jobin

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While I lived abroad one of things that I would say I missed about Canada was Monson Cleaners. Since my return I’ve used a couple of nearby dry cleaners for proximity’s sake. Then I’d pick up my cleaning and return home with the same stain and so I’ve decided to travel the extra distance. It truly is worth the detour to find your clothes perfectly clean and properly pressed. It’s a little more expensive (and I do mean little) but its money well spent. To me they really are the best!

How potholes form

February 20, 2014 by Claude Jobin

Water penetrates asphalt and freezes to destroy roads – learn more here.

90 Elgin Street – Formerly the Lorne Building

February 12, 2014 by Claude Jobin

I have a new favourite building in centre town. 90 Elgin Street.

These pics do not show what to me is the most arresting of its approaches and this is traveling east on Mackenzie King Bridge towards Albert Street. As you pass south of the National Arts Centre there’s a bit of a curve and suddenly this building is in front of you. I kept thinking of Washington DC as I looked at the building and then it came to there is something that reminds me of the John F. Kennedy Centre for the Performing Arts.

Traffic Cameras

November 15, 2013 by Claude Jobin

Before you head out take an aerial view of the area and see how the traffic is. These cameras are featured on several sites but on the City of Ottawa site they refresh every 5 seconds making them next best thing to live.