HELLO OTTAWA đ NO Train: Day 3ïžâŁ Here are todayâs updates on the closure of the Confederation Line. - An accident with an R1 Replacement bus killed a pedestrian on St. Laurent Boulevard.
- Incredibly, OC Transpo is attempting to blame the weight of Bluesfest crowds for contributing to the busted bearing that shut down the Confederation Line. (Sarah Kester at CBC)
- Premier Doug Ford says money for Stage Three of the O Train will be withheld until issues are solved. Stage Three would expand the O Train to Barrhaven and Kanata. (Josh Pringle at CTV)
- An OC Transpo employee says there âare hundreds of bad axles lying around in a corner at the 805 Belfast Road compoundâ. (Ottawa Bulldog)
- The Amalgamated Transit Union says OC Transpo plans to lay off 27 cleaners to deal with budget shortfalls. (Ted Raymond at CTV)
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- â After five years, the president of Carleton University is leaving to become the new president of the University of British Columbia in the autumn. (Josh Pringle at CTV)
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- Although those in the adult entertainment industry are proud of the work they do, they would acknowledge that their content is not meant to contribute to the uniquely Canadian interests the Broadcasting Act is designed to protect
- â Pornhub, the Ottawa-based purveyor of worldwide filmed naughtiness, in a submission to the Canadian Radio-Telecommunication Commission, asking to be excused from funding Canadian content. Bill C11 intends to impose a fee on streamers like Netflix and Spotify to fund Canadian content. (Marie Woolf in the Globe & Mail)
Sports - ⟠FRONTIER Ottawa Titans 2 â Tri-City ValleyCats 8 last night (Game 1)
- ⟠FRONTIER Ottawa Titans 2 â Tri-City ValleyCats 3 last night (Game 2)
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High Speed Frequency Train - The Federal government has made a shortlist of three companies to bid on a high-frequency passenger rail line between Quebec City and Toronto. Two of the bidders are Intercity Rail Developers and QConnxiON Rail Partners. The third is Cadence, a consortium which includes SNC-Lavalin. SNC-Lavalin, as a partner with the Rideau Transit Group, is currently doing stellar work maintaining the O Train. The Government is asking for two proposals from each group: a 200 kmh dedicated line, and another with faster trains. (Bill Curry in the Globe & Mail)
âïž Sewer Mail - The City wants everyone to know that letters from Service Line Warranties of Canada is legit. Water, power, and sewer lines on homeownersâ property between the street and their house are not the responsibility of the utility. The Warranties company offers to insure damage to the lines but many people think that it is a scam, particularly as it uses the Cityâs logo on the ad material. Expect the proposal in your mailbox next week. (City of Ottawa)
| Wear the only be-logo-ed t-shirt authorized by the ottawan itself. | | Send us your event listings for consideration in the newsletter Today - If youâve never been camping but youâd like to give it a go, visit the Canadian Museum of Nature on Thursdays from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Youâll find the Parks Canada Learn-to Camp team ready to arm you with the knowledge and skills youâll need. Admittance to the Gallery is is free on Thursday evenings. Make your way to the Mammal Gallery on Floor 2.
- The Moto Social brings together those who ride motorcycles, those who love motorcycles, and those who donât even think about motorcycles. Itâs all about the good times with nice people. Tonight the group is meeting up at Farinella (492 Rochester St) from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
- The Ottawa Lebanese Festival is back, with its myriad opportunities to discover delicious Middle Eastern food and culture. Today through Friday 4:00 PM to 11:00 PM, Saturday and Sunday 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM at Saint Elias Centre, 750 Ridgewood Ave. Free entry before 5:00 PM, after which the GA admission is $3 per person (or $10 for a family of four). Watch Lebanese dancers at 8:00 PM, followed by Ziad Rahbany & Melhem Barake, Chrissy Spratt, and Karl Wolf.
- If youâre out and about West of Ottawa this evening bring your trivia skills to Cold Bear Brewing in Arprior. $20 for a team of four, and all you have to do is sign up at the taproom. 100 Madawaska Blvd, Arnprior.
- Ireneâs Pub runs a Blues Session with guest host Drew Nelson, Corky Kealey, and Vince Halfhide. Pay What you Can entry.
- Harmony Concerts presents the Balkan Paradise Orchestra at StoneCropAcres Winery & Vineyard in Morrisburg, ON.
- House of TARG welcomes alt-rockers Days on Parade all the way from the St. Catharines area. Also on the bill: Ivy Gardens, Class of 91, and Monostrat. $15 cover.
- Grandson plays the Bronson Centre.
- Alanna Sterling plays Songs from the Shed on Sparks St. over the lunch hour. Free.
- Ottawa Chamberfest (July 20 - August 3) opens tonight with performances by James Ehnes & NACO (Bach Concerti) and the Amir Amiri Ensemble. Tickets and festival passes are available.
- Enjoy a free evening of energetic funk and rock with Ottawaâs own the Lionyls, outside the NAC at 6:30 PM.
- Listen as pianist and composer Ali Bertok brings his more than two decades of experience in jazz, sound design for film and theatre, and improvisation to the Montgomery Scotch Lounge. $15.
- Ray Harris stops by Overflow Brewing for Indie Thursdays. Heâs joined by Steve Donnelly and Stuart Rutherford. Free in the taproom.
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