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Winter Road Trips

November 28, 2021 by Claude Jobin

Narcity.com proposes 7 road trips that they say will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a snow globe. Yon can choose to hibernate for the next few months or accept the reality and go out there and play. If you choose the latter here are some ideas.

Passenger service returns to Confederation Line Friday, City of Ottawa confirms

November 12, 2021 by Claude Jobin

After umpteen tests, and inspections, OC Transpo has been given the green light to resume the Confederation Line LRT today. Initially with 7 trains with a plan to be back in full service by the end of the month. Read the full story here.

Happy Halloween – Blessed Samhain

October 31, 2021 by Claude Jobin

Alas a bit of a rainy day in the capital! Here’s hoping the rain tappers off by the time the ghosts, goblins, and assorted creatures of the night come out.

City News has put together a list of suggestions for trick or treating during a pandemic.

‘Lawn of the dead’: Map marks Ottawa’s spookiest houses

October 28, 2021 by Claude Jobin

CBC.ca presents a Google map, prepared by Jessi Sharp, of the scariest houses this Halloween.

60 Storey Tower Proposed in Little Italy

October 15, 2021 by Claude Jobin

Claridge is proposing a 60 storey tower, in Little Italy, at the northwest corner of Carling Avenue and Preston Street, across the street from the Icon their new 45 storey tower at the northeast corner. If approved the Icon, currently the talest building in the city, at 45 storeys, would be surpassed by 15 storeys by the new building.

Read more in the Ottawa Business Journal or on CTV News.

I feel like there was something previously proposed for that corner. I want to say 3 tall buildings. I wonder what happened there!

Ottawa Water Quality is Very High

October 2, 2021 by Claude Jobin

The city’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water, and Waste Management has issued a report stating that city of Ottawa water is among the highest quality, and safest drinking water in the world. More here.

Former Dairy Factory Could Become 6 Tower Development

September 19, 2021 by Claude Jobin

City planning staff is recommending that councillors who sit on the planning committee approve a proposed development by Claridge of 6 towers at the site which was the Doodh Milk Inc. Current plan allows for 9 or 10 storeys, but the builder proposes 22 to 39 storeys. More here.

Ottawa Mission’s Food Services Training Program

September 13, 2021 by Claude Jobin

The Ottawa Mission’s Food Services have moved into the former Rideau Street Bakery location. This location, now called Chef Ric’s, will allow Chef Ric Allen-Watson’s Food Services Training Program to teach 75 students per year. Read more here.

Mayfair Theatre Building not for Sale

September 3, 2021 by Claude Jobin

For a moment the building which houses the Mayfair Theatre was for sale. Seems no one had notified the tenant that the building would be for sale. An uproar quickly formed and now the building is no longer for sale. One of the cities favourite cinemas narrowly escapes once again. The Bytowne Cinema of course has come close but there is a love in this city for these two cinemas.