Isle of Man Bank replacing roof on historic Athol Street Branch
Wed, 26 May 2021
Isle of Man Bank is replacing the roof on its historic Athol Street branch to help safeguard the registered building for generations of customers to come. The building, at the junction of Athol Street, was designed by celebrated architect Marshall Mackenzie of Aberdeen and first opened its doors on June 9th 1902. Over the years the building has taken its toll of traffic fumes on the outside and thousands of customers in the marble-walled banking hall complete with glass domed ceiling. The roof was in need of repair and due to its registered status, special slate has been used to ensure the integrity of the building.
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The second of a three-year, $15 million drainage improvement project begins Monday in the North Central community.
“This major drainage project will help prevent ponding during large storms and reduce the risk of basement and street flooding to over 450 homes within the neighbourhood,” says Kim Onrait, Executive Director of Citizen Services.
The project includes removal of asphalt and sidewalks, digging a trench in the road to remove the existing storm sewer mains, installing new pipes and water service connections, repaving the road and repairing curbs, gutters, and impacted portions of private yards.
In 2021, work will occur in five phases along Athol Street, between Pony Park and 2nd Avenue, and west along 2nd Avenue to Wascana Street. The City will advise residents of each phase, along with necessary closures and restrictions.
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A sexual offender who was recently the subject of a public safety alert has been arrested by Regina police and charged with mischief.
According to a Regina Police Service (RPS) news release, 29-year-old Christopher Jacob Boerma was arrested on Thursday after police responded to the 600 block of Athol Street for a report of a man “exhibiting aggressive behaviour.”
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Prior to officers arriving, Boerma allegedly broke a door at a residence as well as the windows of a vehicle. He has been charged with mischief under $5,000 and failure to comply with a probation order.
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A photo of 29 year-old Christopher Jacob Boerma. (Photo supplied by Regina Police Service)
Police in Regina have arrested and charged 29-year-old Christopher Boerma after he was the subject of a recent public disclosure notice from the Regina Police Service.
Boerma was arrested on Thursday after a report of him “exhibiting aggressive behaviour”, according to police. Officers were dispatched to a home on the 600 block of Athol Street where they found Boerma had broken a door in the residence and windows on a vehicle.
He faces charges of mischief under $5,000 and failure to comply with a probation order.
Downtown parking rates return in April
Posted on March 16, 2021 by oshawaexpress in CITY, NEWS
Paid for parking will resume in downtown Oshawa.
Effective Tuesday, April 6, parking rates will come back into effect for all on-street locations and municipal parking lots in downtown.
Free parking has been available over the past several months, including the holiday season at all metered on-street locations and four municipal parking lots, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The parking lots included were Lot 4 on Athol Street between Centre and Simcoe Streets, Lot 18 on William Street at Carriage Works, Lot 50 on the west side of the Oshawa Public Libraries’ McLaughlin branch, and Lot 52 at the west side of city hall.