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Ottawa’s Best Christmas Light Displays

December 26, 2017 by Claude Jobin

With the major holidays behind us you now hopefully have a moment or two to breathe. So… go out for an evening drive and enjoy the light display offered across Ottawa.

Let`s report back to see which was the favourite. I did see a display on Maitland near Clyde on the East side. There’s a lot! It’s great – problem is at such an intersection you can’t really stop long enough to take it all in.

Sock it to Christmas

December 21, 2017 by Claude Jobin

Molly & I helped Peggy Blair sort out socks received from the Sock it to Chrismas initiate yesterday. Then we delivered 7 large bags of socks to the Shepherds of Good Hope.

Shepherds of Good Hope

December 16, 2017 by Claude Jobin

This morning at the Shepherds of Good Hope Molly and I helped Denis Shryburt prepare the meal. Typically we are chopping and then serving but today we were in the kitchen preparing chicken and potatoes (someone else did the coleslaw). It was great to cook approximately 250 pieces of chicken and a huge cauldron of potatoes for the mashed potatoes. Neither of us being morning people makes the rise a bit challenging but once were there once were done there is no feeling quite like it.

Driverless Trucks Coming to Canada

November 20, 2017 by Claude Jobin

I’m really not sure how I feel about this. Some say these autonomous trucks will be safer – others disagree. Will it make transportation of shipments more economical and reduce the cost of grocery for instance. Of course I always regret the loss of yet another type of employment putting yet more people on the unemployment line. But it seems they are coming.

What are your thoughts on driverless trucks.

Canada Science and Technology Museum
Opens November 17

November 16, 2017 by Claude Jobin

The all-new Canada Science and Technology Museum opens November 17 after undergoing 3 years of renovation. And yes they did keep the crazy kitchen. But more seriously the museum is now able to display such treasures as the Eustachio Divini telescope.

The 75 metre long LED screen surrounding the entrance looks great!

In the Throes of a Mass Extinction Event

November 13, 2017 by Claude Jobin

15,000 scientists in 184 countries issue a warning to humanity. Sad thing is this warning was first issued in 1992 and since then little has beed done to improve the situation.

The findings are not good:

A decline in freshwater availability;
Unsustainable marine fisheries;
Ocean dead zones;
Dwindling biodiversity;
Climate change;
Popoulation growth.

The good news is there is a decline in ozone depletion. Which indicates that when willing and wanting change can happen. But the will is not even across the globe.

Canada ranked 8th amount 184 countries. What can we / you do to increase our ranking and help the planet! Let’s explore options!

Urban Echo-Village Planned for Ottawa

November 12, 2017 by Claude Jobin

Soon, well 15 years soon, Ottawa will have a very green development. The Windmill Development Group has submitted a plan to the City of Ottawa for a 40 acre development. This development will be on the Domptar lands near Chaudiere Falls and Albert Islands. It will be a development where walking cycling will be preferable.

Musical Instrument Lending Library Program – Ottawa

November 9, 2017 by Claude Jobin

Sarah McLachlan was on hand earlier this week to launch the Musical Instrument Lending Library Program at the Ottawa Public Library. This program is made possible by a $140,000 donation by Sun Life Financial – Thanks Sun Life

The goal is to help remove the financial barrier in the learning of a musical instrument. Go borrow an instrument and discover your inner musician.

Haloween Candy Warning

October 28, 2017 by Claude Jobin

I really wish this wasn’t a subject requiring discussion. But it has for a long time and so it continues. This year it takes the shape of gummy bears. Do be careful with candy this time of year and make make sure you check all candy before allowing your children to eat any.