Construction has commenced at the ill-fated Somerset House, which has stood (barely) as a teetering ruin at Bank and Somerset Streets for some 17 years.
The three famous bronze sculptures, which sat in front of the British High Commission on Elgin Street for the last 25 years, were recently packed up and moved.
Ottawa Community Housing (OCH) has started construction on two major developments which will add thousands of residents to the western end of Somerset Ward.
The Christ the Saviour Orthodox Church on Somerset West is undergoing a major renovation, set to finish soon – reflecting other changes in the community it serves.