Thursday June 13, 2024

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  • $18,000
  • – The amount that one condominium owner at Stratas Court in Kanata must pay within two weeks or will have a lien placed upon their property. Condominium management discovered the need to repair railings and leaking glass solariums in March and set a June 30 deadline for each owner to pay their share of the $600,000 cost. The amount each owner pays is relative to the size of their condo.  (Stu Mills at CBC)

Ottawan of the Day

  • Henry Burris
  • – ‘Smilin’ Hank’, who many consider the hero of the Ottawa Redblack”s 2016 Grey Cup victory, will be honored at tonight’s 10th season opening match, against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. (Tim Baines in the Ottawa Citizen

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  • It is upsetting, but obviously going into it we knew that it could be a possibility

  • – OrlĂ©ans resident Crystal Lurk who has been ordered by Ottawa ByLaw to rehome her backyard chickens. She says that she had been getting up to seven eggs per day.  (Peter Szperling at CTV)

Sports

  • ⚟ FRONTIER Ottawa Titans 13 – New York Boulders 3 last night

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WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT

🌊 Ottawa Carleton District School Board

  • A report has found that drinking water in Ottawa Carleton District School Board school exceeded federal safety guidelines for lead in one third of tests. 5,300 tests were done between 2019 and 2023. The Board says that problems were fixed each time they were discovered, and some results were because of still water in schools closed because of COVID 19. (Joanne Laucius in the Ottawa Citizen)

⚫ Experimental Farm

  • The City will be hiring consultants to determine what effect development will have on the Experimental Farm. Two residential developments have already been approved, despite the Farm warning that shadows could affects its operations. (Ted Raymond at CTV)

đŸ“± Federal Public Employees

  • Federal Public Employees will not have the ‘right to disconnect’ like everyone else when a new policy goes into effect. The Federal government is issuing a new policy that all businesses in Federally-regulated sectors must come up with policies that allow employees to ignore work related communications when they are not at work. However, Public Employees will be excluded from that policy. (Catherine Morrison in the Ottawa Citizen)

    ➕Related The Treasury Board says the Federal government is planning changes to allow employees like firefighters, paramedics, and border services officers to retire with full benefits, even if they have not put in 25 years. This will not apply to those who do not work on the ‘frontlines’.

🌉 Rideau Canal Bridge

⚡ Battery Storage

  • The largest battery storage system in Canada will be built in Spencerville, an hour south of Ottawa. Battery storage systems buy electricity cheap from Hydro One at night and resell it during the day at higher prices. Two systems have been proposed in both west and east Ottawa but has fallen foul of rural residents concerned about safety.  (Peter Szperling at CTV)

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Today

  • Block Party, the new solo exhibition of works by Sherry Czekus, opens at Wall Space Gallery. Until June 29 at 1090 Bank St. K1S 3X5
     
  • Of course you can do some produce and pantry shopping at MarchĂ© Chelsea Market but it’s also a great place to pick up ready-made dinner. Running Thursdays 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm until October 17. This week, look for Julian’s Colombian Arepas, Grandmamy Gateaux (Algerian baking), Bonita Canteen (Rwandan Kefir, low sugar donuts and mango parfait), and  KoolBites Turkish sweet and savoury pancakes. Centre Meredith, 23 ch. Cecil, Chelsea J9B 0A5
     
  • Ottawa Fringe Festival 2024 roars to life with performances in eight different areas of Arts Court, special events, and the Fringe Courtyard, open throughout the festival to meet other ticket holders, or just to relax with a drink and a snack. The festival runs until June 23.
     
  • Local, Quebecois, and international musicians descend on Major’s Hill Park today for Festival Franco-Ontarien 2024. Single evening tickets are on sale now. The festival runs until Sunday at Major’s Hill Park, Mackenzie Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 1G8
     
  • Author Tim Gilchrist will be discussing the newly released third volume of his exhaustive series Ottawa Valley Whereabouts, including his methodology for ferreting out the half-forgotten hidden locations that form the history of the area. Upper Ottawa Valley Heritage Centre (Founders Hall) tonight. 1021 Pembroke St E., Pembroke ON. K8A 7R9


    Gigs

  • JTK Live in Ottawa (Hello World Tour). Cafe Dekcuf

  • Ian Thomas
Not Gone Yet! Centrepointe

  • Furture Free, Class of 91, Juventud. House of TARG

  • Zakari Frantz Trio. Montgomery Scotch Lounge

  • Art of the Duo. Gigspace

  • Blues Sessions. Irene’s Pub Restaurant

  • Comedy Night. Pour Boy

  • Mivule, Aurora’s Reef, Yace. Rainbow Bistro

  • James Leclair and Chase van Dune. Overflow Brewing

  • Dayglo Abortions, Blackout, Baited, Forx, Ad Nauseam. Dominion Tavern

Tomorrow

  • It doesn’t look a day over 100: Ottawa Art School celebrates its 145th birthday with an after-hours style bash. The evening is all about art, music, dance, and friendly competition (pottery throwdown, anyone?). Be at 35 George St K1N 8W5 from 7:00 pm to 10:00pm. Tickets $20 + tax.
     
  • Actor Pierre Broult brings his touring show Dief the Chief: October ’62 to the Diefenbunker today and tomorrow (the show also plays dates in July and August). We’re moderately confident that you’ve never seen a play from 75 feet underground, so why not grab your chance. 3929 Carp Road, Carp Ontario K0A 1L0.

     

  • Dominion City’s Picnic Blanket Saison is back for a limited run, bringing its rhubarb and raspberry notes to the taproom from today at 4:00 pm. Try a pint of the new brew with fresh food from the brewery as well as baked treats from Almanac. If you prefer an alcohol free drink, try Picnic Basket zero sugar seltzer, made with the same great flavours. This launch event runs through tomorrow (Saturday June 15) at 15-5510 Canotek Road, K1J 9J4.

  • If you’re visiting Bicycle Craft Brewery taproom this weekend, be sure to give the Annual Father’s Day Beer, Astara IPA, a try. Or pick up a beer mug for Dad. 12-850 Industrial Ave. K1G 4K2

  • One of the highlights of Italian Week Ottawa, the 17th Annual FCA Ottawa Ferrari Festival is the place to be if you want to ogle more than 50 Ferraris and other rare and exotic sports cars. They’re all on display at Dow’s Lake this evening, and there’s a parade on Saturday afternoon.

  • Belgian/QuĂ©becois singer songwriter Lara Fabian takes to the Southam Hall stage at National Arts Centre.

  • Catch the Mexian Ballet of MontrĂ©al and Mexican rock band Banda Azul in Guelaguetza, tradition mexicaine, a celebration of the traditional dance and music of the state of Oaxaca. Shenkman Arts Centre, 250 Centrum Blvd K1E 0A1.

  • Road Trip: Go East to Casselman for Spyder Rock and Blues Fest where you’ll hear great music and have the opportunity to test drive 3-wheeler 2024 model Spyder and Ryder motorcycles. Tonight and tomorrow at La Ferme Drouin.

  • It’s SoirĂ©e Vibrations Hip-Hop et Rap night at Festival Franco-Ontarien 2024 at Major’s Hill Park. Single evening tickets from $20. Mackenzie Ave, Ottawa, ON K1N 1G8

  • Tonight’s Ottawa Fringe Festival picks: Murder, She Read (1908-set murder mystery), A Little bit Ado About Nothing (an abbreviated take on Shakespeare’s comedy), Robert Will Show You the Door (Tales of Being Fired). See the full schedule.

  • Party like it’s 1977 at Sala San Marco Event and Conference Centre with Disco Inferno. You’ll dance to live renditions of the era’s biggest dance floor fillers. Will you do the Hustle?

  • Road Trip: Readers of a certain age will remember singing along to High School Confidential back in the day. Now’s your chance to sing the tune with Carole Pope herself, who’s performing at StoneCropAcres Winery + Vineyard in Morrisburg (5242 Smiths Rd, Morrisburg, Ontario).

    Bring your own lawn chair. Pre-concert dinners can be purchased directly from the winery.

  • ByTowne Cinema: Festin BorĂ©al (Wild Feast), Banel and Adama, Kidnapped (The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara), Don’t Go Into the
Series: Tremors.

  • Mayfair Theatre: Evil Does Not Exist, The Great Escaper, Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome.

    Gigs

  • Comedy Night. Pour Boy

  • Jon VW. Heart & Crown Barrhaven

  • Mookydook. Art House CafĂ©

  • The Best of Lightfoot and More! Meow! That’s Hot

  • The Ethics Album Release with Groove Machina. Irene’s Pub Restaurant

  • Landon, A.R. Coleman and band. Bar Robo

  • Noche Cubana Ottawa. Latinos Resto Bar

  • 80s Dance Party with DJ Remi Royale and The Start (80s UK hits). House of TARG

  • Indie Rock Night: Guestroom Status, Out By Lucy, Victor Complex, Growing Fires. Rainbow Bistro

Saturday

  • The Hintonburg Community Association’s ArtsPark is back from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with 30 artists and artisans, a pottery wheel demo, games, storytelling and activities for the whole family. Strictly for grownups: visit the Tooth and Nail Beer Garden from noon to 5:00 pm. Saturday in Parkdale Park (366 Parkdale Ave).
     
  • 🆓 Explore work by MĂ©tis, Inuit, and First Nations artists at the Summer Solstice Indigenous Art Market. Today from 11:00 am at the Atrium O’Brien, National Arts Centre.
     
  • Buy a bouquet for someone special or take it up a level by creating one yourself at the Ottawa flower Market Collective's Build Your Own Bouquet Bar. Find the bar from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Parkdale Market, 366 Parkdale Ave.
     
  • Ottawa Driveshaft & Steering is holding its first Open House and Car Show to raise funds for Helping with Furniture. Kids under 12 will enjoy the free ice cream, someone will win a gift certificate for $600, and classic cars will be parked outside for ogling and photo ops. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm at 1455 Michael St. Unit 2 K1B 3R3.
     
  • Atletico Ottawa takes on York United at the Stadium at TD Place (1015 Bank St). Tickets from $20.
     
  • It’s 613Flea day at Aberdeen Square, Lansdowne Park.
     
  • Ottawa Fringe Festival picks: A One Woman Titanic Parody in 59 Minutes or Less (by an actual Titanic historian), The Williams Family Reunion (a musical), The Sketchbook Comedy Show, Part Deux (written by teens from the Cornwall region and Ottawa; inspired by You Can’t Do That On Television and Monty Python). See the full schedule.

  • Wind down your Saturday with a reading from two short fiction writers. Plan 99 Reading Series: Sara Power and Deepa Rajagopalan read from their debut works at the Manx pub, 370 Elgin St. K2P 1N1. From 5:00 pm.

  • Damien Robitaille headlines SoirĂ©e Pop Ă©lectique at Festival Franco-Ontarien 2024. Single tickets from $20. Major’s Hill Park: Mackenzie Ave, Ottawa K1N 1G8

  • Italian Week’s Ferrari Festival continues with a parade and demo zone.

  • ByTowne Cinema: Porco Rosso (English Dubbed), Bagel and Adama, Kidnapped (The Abduction of Edgardo Mortara), I Used to Be Funny

  • Mayfair Theatre: Evil Does Not Exist, The Great Escaper, The Room, Saturday Night Sinema.

    Gigs

  • The Lucky Ron Show (3:00 pm). The Laff

  • Disco Night with DJ Retro. Queen St Fare

  • Emo Night Karaoke with live band. The Brass Monkey

  • Shane Murphy. Irene’s Pub Restaurant

  • The Rambles ‘First Waltz’ EP release show. Rainbow Bistro

  • Kate Weekes. Art House CafĂ©

  • Ottawa Jazz Quintet. Montgomery Scotch Lounge

  • WRF with Guests. Avant-Garde Bar

  • Frown Line. LIVE on Elgin

  • Icon Behaviour Pride: Drag Show & Dance Party - 80s Edition. House of TARG

  • Bonecat Summer’s Comin’ Party. Atomic Rooster

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DEALS OF THE DAY

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Save 20% on the Mens Collection at Message Factory. Everything is designed and made in Montréal.

Pop Up Podcasting is having an Indy Podcasters Summer Sale. Save 25% on indy sessions this month, July, and August. Now is obviously the time to get that podcast off the ground.

One-pieces are 20% off at June Swimwear, today through June 16. It’s an automatic sale; no discount code necessary.

BUT, ONE MORE THING ...

We came across an random thread by Twitter member @tradingMaxiSL, of ‘Most Facinating abandoned places’. It’s a good list.

Then came tweet #18: ‘Abandoned intersection near Ottawa’. 

Is this real? If so, where is it? Maybe it’s one of the other Ottawa’s, like in Kansas? If you recognize it or have an answer, please email it to us at ‘hello@theottawan.com’. It’s keeping us up at night.

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