Ruddy: Why I support the proposed Château Laurier addition

As a proud Ottawa resident by birth and a developer by trade, I have watched the debate over the proposed addition to the Château Laurier with great interest. The château holds a special place in my heart, as it does for many of my friends and neighbours. As a young child returning home from trips to Montreal, I remember the thrill of entering into the hotel from the tunnel connecting it to the train station; I learned to swim in the hotel pool; and in 1990, I was lucky enough to cel