HELLO OTTAWA - We had some good suggestions for a new location of the Prime Minister’s official residence.
- Many people suggested LeBreton Flats. Great location and the Federal government already owns it.
- George says anwhere, but 30 per cent of the new building should include social housing.
- We spotted a suggestion on Twitter that we liked: ‘Eliminate the housing allowance given to MPs. Sell off Pierre's mansion. Bulldoze Sussex, build a condo tower for MPs to stay in while working in Ottawa with a penthouse for the Prime Minister.’
Darren – not our Darren – suggested ‘A wooden shack in the middle of the Mer Bleue Bog’. Good for security, but the commute would probably be terrible.
If you have a better location, email it to us at hello@theottawan.com – Martha & Darren | - Until Saturday, the Black Walnut Bakery in Cumberland is selling Dill Pickle Turnovers. These are housemade puff pastry bundles of pickles, dill, cream cheese and cheddar. Remember, we said until Saturday only.
- Gooney’s celebrates its 12th anniversary September 1 - 9 with the return of Asado Negro (caramelised roast beef). It’s available in an arepa, a Latin bowl, or a sandwich. More news from Gooney's: On September 23 the Latin American foodies will be moving to their new location at 294 Albert St.
- Whitewater O'Brien Winery is the first winery to open in Renfrew County. Opening day is Saturday at noon. The main varieties will be Marquette, Petite Pearl, and Frontenac.
- Over in Arnprior, Mallard’s Milk Bar has opened a storefront on John Street North. the ottawan loved us some Mallard’s from their old-timey ice-cream cart when we visited Cold Bear Brewing last spring. Mallard’s change up their flavours weekly and while we’re curious about the Sea Buckthorn Sorbet, nothing will stop us from ordering the Newfoundland Sea Salt and Cookie Dough.
- Up in Eganville, vegetarian Kathryn Stuart has a new career raising Icelandic chickens and Icelandic sheep. Both critters were kept by the Vikings and their genetics kept isolated from the rest of the world for 1,000 years.
- The Boathouse Café is a new café, bed and breakfast and event space on the Rideau Canal in Burritts Rapids.
- Dominion City Brewing is bringing back one of the first beers it ever made – Earl Grey Marmalade Saison. You can get it in Dominion City’s taproom or online.
- Peter Hum at the Ottawa Citizen went seeking vegan treats at Yes! Mama Kitchen. It's nominally a Vietnamese restaurant – and it does have meat dishes. Hum found great flavours in the vegan General Tso's ‘chicken’ and meatless Bahn Mi sandwiches.
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- – The increase in the number of cyclists who are using the newly-reopened Wellington Street in front of the Parliament Buildings. In real numbers, that was 99 in 2018 and 849 over a twelve-hour period in July. Automotive traffic has decreased 35 per cent now as compared to a twelve hour period in July 2018. (Josh Pringle at CTV)
Ottawan of the Day Quote - “
- It is changing, but there is still a bias against women and a gap
- – Risa Mallory, who spent 12 days as a patient at the Ottawa Heart Institute. The Institute has launched the Canadian Women’s Heart Health Centre, which will focus on improving research, education and practice how women’s cardiovascular disease differs significantly from men. For example, in a heart attack, men ‘often describe a “crushing” pain, women tend to describe it as a dull ache or nagging pain and describe other symptoms, such as jaw pain, back pain, fatigue or excessive sweating’. (Elizabeth Payne in the Ottawa Citizen)
| | Sports - ⚾ FRONTIER Ottawa Titans 9 – Trois-Rivieres Aigles 8 last night
| ✈️ Ottawa International Airport - The direct Ottawa – Calgary route will be dropped by Air Canada at the end of October. The airline blames shortages of pilots and replacement parts. People who bought their Christmas flights early – and all other post-October trips – can get a full refund. (Ted Raymond at CTV)
🚊 O Train - The Confederation Line will add more carriages if the demand is there. This would be an unremarkable thing on most transit systems, adding more carriages as traffic rises, but the O Train is a special case. Transit Services general manager Renee Amilar doesn’t believe the system will need the extra carriages but says they can add second cars to the single cars if needed. (Josh Pringle at CTV)
➕ Related Builders have had to hire generators to complete the Dow's Lake and South Keys stations as the Hydro Ottawa strike is preventing power from being hooked up. 🚌 School Buses - The Parent Portal has opened up for back to school bus routes. The Ottawa Student Transportation Authority warns parents that it is still short 130 drivers, possibly leaving up to 9,000 kids without a bus.
The Authority also asks that if your kid is eligible for a school bus but will not be using it, please let them know as it will help work out the routes.
(Josh Pringle at CTV) (Parent Portal) | Wear the only be-logo-ed t-shirt authorized by the ottawan itself. | | Send us your event listings for consideration in the newsletter Today - Jazzmin-T plays two sets at Montgomery Scotch Lounge. $15 cover. 750 Gladstone Ave.
- You’re curious about proper Salsa dancing. You should go to Salsa at City Hall, which happens rain or shine tonight at 110 Laurier Ave. Take a free lesson from 6:30 on to 7:15 pm, or try Bachata, Kizomba or Zouk from 7:15 pm to 8:00 pm, and then spend the night practicing your steps to Latin music.
- It’s game two of the final home series for the Ottawa Titans. Tickets are still available for tonight and tomorrow night’s games. 6:30 pm at Ottawa Stadium, 300 Coventry Road.
- With Spark Beer’s regular pizza operation on holiday, they’ve invited the Garlic Press truck to take over the kitchen duties from today (August 30) through Saturday. We hear the menu will include pizzas, flatbreads, and salads. 702 Somerset Street W.
- Roam Flora’s Tulip and Narcissus Bulb Sale has started. Get ready for spring 2024. Choose from 18 varieties of tulips and seven of Narcissus, or Mix Packs if you can’t make up your mind. Raphaël Peruvian Cuisine welcomes Latin Flow Music to set the scene for diners on Wednesday night only (August 30). The cover charge is $15 per person, and you need to reserve in advance. 200 Elgin St.
- Stray Dog’s Taproom Trivia declares that “All Brains [are] Welcome”. The brewery also says that “smack talk is encouraged.” Sounds like good times.
- Are you going to let a little rain keep you from Parkdale Night Market? 5:00 pm to 9:000pm at 366 Parkdale Ave.
Tomorrow Friday Just Announced / Now Booking | Today only, enjoy free shipping from Ottawa’s lingerie brand Calita. The deal is Canada and USA wide, when you use the code AUGUST at checkout. | | If the rain clears up, tonight is a rare Blue Supermoon. It’s called a Blue moon because it's the second full moon in a month. The Super part comes in because it will look 14 per cent larger than normal. No special equipment is needed. Just look up. | | | | |
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