OTT0429(2007)—OTTAWA---CITY--Unlicensed stylist Tiffany Amber Johnson and her Model Candice Webster model after they compete during this years 'hairapalooza' hair styling competition. for The CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)

OTT0430(2007)—CITY--- Isabelle Pare student of La Cite Collegiale climbs a ladder to begin painting The Morris Gardens community housing with the group scholars at your service during her first day on the job. --for The CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)- ASSIGNMENT NO. 83614





OTT0430(2007)—CITY--- Graeme McDowell, student of Biochemistry at Queens University prepares to paint on his his first day of work with scholars at your service painting and cleaning up Morris Gardens Community Housing. --for The CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)-



OTT0430(2007)—CITY--- L2R Brett Patronasch Mcgill University student and president of Scholars at your Service, along side CEO of the student run company and University of Ottawa student Jordon (correct spelling) Schneiderman on their first day of clean up at Morris Gardens community housing. --for The CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)

OTT0429(2007)—OTTAWA-AROUND- L2R Sharon Black, Anla Messina, and Cindy Harrison take a break from enjoying dinner during this years Elmwood School annual auction themed Jewels of The Nile. —for THE OTTAWA CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES).

OTT0429(2007)—OTTAWA-AROUND- L2R Elmwood School students Ivy Bregman, 12, and Mariah Whitney, 12, greet guests Chad Shella and Catherine Clark to this years Elmwood School annual auction themed Jewels of The Nile —for THE OTTAWA CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES).

OTT0429(2007)—OTTAWA-EDITORIAL-Ottawa resident Frank Townson says that the city should be looking into more fuel efficient methods of transportation such as motorcycles and scooters, and that Ottawa is falling behind cities in Europe, and Canadian cities such as Toronto.—for THE OTTAWA CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES).

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OTT0425(2007)—OTTAWA-CONGRESS CENTER-Ottawa Congress Center. Dr. Abraham Sokhaya Nkomo, High Commissioner of South Africa speaks during the opening of the South African High Commission’s Freedom Day Celebration in the Congress Center—for THE CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)




OTT0425(2007)—OTTAWA-CONGRESS CENTER-Ottawa Congress Center.L2R Welile Nxumalo, Lerato, Kale, Banani Duma, Oratile Godirilwe perform along side South African Praise Poet Zolani Mkiva during South Africa’s High Commission Freedom Day celebration at The Congress Center.—for THE CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)



OTT0425(2007)—OTTAWA-CONGRESS CENTER-Ottawa Congress Center.L2R Information Officer Serge E. Banyongen, Counselor Noweky Luti, and Second Secretary Nompumelelo Sibiya of the High Commission for The Republic of South Africa Celebrate the High Commission’s Freedom Day at The Congress Center.—for THE CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)

OTT0425(2007)—OTTAWA-GLEBE-Virginia Carver, chair of Environment Committee of Glebe Community Association is one of the many environmental activists behind the pesticide ban within Ottawa’s Glebe neighborhood.—for CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)

OTT0425(2007)—OTTAWA-DELI-Lakomka Delicatessen, 1127 Baxter Road—L2R Alex Rovt along with his wife Val Rovt have proudly owned Ottawa’s oldest Russian store Lakomka Delicatessen for the past nine years. The store offers many different Russian products such as perogies, caviar, smoked whitefish and much more.—for CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)

OTT0426(2007)—OTTAWA-L2R Sharifa Abdullahi is presented with a new bike that has been donated by The Shankman Family Foundation, standing next to the founder of the foundation Bill Shankman—for THE CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)

OTT0427(2007)—OTTAWA---CITY—OTTAWA CENTRAL RAILWAY—Walkley Yard, 3141 Albion Rd.L2R Mechanics Devon Moore and Jon Mcneil prepare a locomotive for visitors to ride during Saturday’s safety expo and open house tour. for CITY standalone. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)

OTT0427(2007)—OTTAWA---CITY—Tony Greco Fitness Studio—Ottawa’s Rob Leo who once weighed over 500lbs, managed to lose more then 150lbs through a weight-loss program before he unfortunately gained back the unwanted weight. Rob will now try to lose the weight again with the help of a fitness trainer. for CITY. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)

OTT0424(2007)—OTTAWA-DIPLOMATS-Lester B. Pearson Building, Skeleton Lobby 125 Sussex Dr.—L2R Sandi Mackenzie 2007 FSCA art exhibition coordinator, and artist/ academic painter Isailovski Dimce of the Republic of Macedonia stand next to Isailovski’s art which is on display at the exhibition.—for THE OTTAWA CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES).

OTT0425(2007)—OTTAWA---National Capital Heavy Construction Association President Tim Burnie says the city of Ottawa cannot afford to ignore the growing problem of poor roads and failing infrastructure any longer.—for The CITIZEN. PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY, THE OTTAWA CITIZEN (CANWEST NEWS SERVICES)

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OTT0424(2007)—OTTAWA-HIGHSCHOOL-Brookfield high school—Zolani Mkaiva, South African praise poet speaks to students of Brookfield high school about challenges in South Africa, and how the country has changed since Nelson Mandela has been released.PHOTO by JOHN TANGUAY for the ottawa citizen