CTV and the City of Ottawa has put together a list of strike day activities for kids. These may not be what you’d prefer but they provide good alternatives.

While waiting for the weather to stabilize to something conducive to the making of ice for the longest skating in the world the, NCC have produced an amusing video.




After seeing Ice, Ice, Maybe. You may want to review Ice, Ice, Baby here featured in Budapest City Park.

It’s a bit nippy eh! Yes, true! And after two weeks of working at home, the thought of suiting up and heading out in the cold, after an unusually warm holliday season, is a bit of a challenge. That being said a friend just shared this lovely clock on her Facebook feed. Enjoy! And you’re welcome!

Of course I always say once you turn the calendar to January you’re in the home stretch. Why? Because at the end of summer, in September, you have September, October, November, and December in front of you. By January, there’s January and February that we know will be cold, but by March and April you know the end is near. So, for now, lets just remember 73 days.

Ottawa Matters has created a Top 10 of 2019 list of most important local stories. The controversy surrounding the proposed Chateau Laurier addition made 4. The top 3 will be revealed in the next few days.

OttawaSmart has put together a list of Ottawa specific gifts. Thought I don’t like monopoly this version is certainly amusing. Other gift suggestions include books, art, coffee….