Thursday, 28 September 2023 | | Today ☀️ Sunny
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🌞 6:55 am🌛6:51 pm | Tomorrow 🌤️ Overcast
High 22° Low 9°
🌞 6:57 am🌛6:48 pm | | HELLO OTTAWA We have some road trip ideas for this weekend. If you need an excuse to view the Fall colours, visit one of several participating Ontario maple syrup producers for the Fall in Love with Maple experience. - Thompsontown Maple in Clayton is opening this weekend only for hiking to their photogenic lookout and maple syrup sampling. You can also buy maple syrup to take home. Today and tomorrow from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm at 780 Black Rock Lane, Clayton.
- Kemptville Campus - Agroforestry Centre will welcome On the Bend Sugar Shack for Fall in Love with Maple day. 40 Campus Drive, Kemptville.
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- – The amount of a gift card given to a retiring staff member of the Manotick Business Improvement Area, $100 for each year of service. The City’s auditor general criticized the gift as an inappropriate expense, as were flowers and spa accessories given to the family members of directors on compassionate grounds. Business Improvement Areas are funded by a levy added to local business property taxes. (Josh Pringle at CTV)
Ottawan of the Day - Aleksandar Hanniman
- – The two year-old had been waiting nearly 19 months after his adoption from a Bulgarian orphanage to get his Canadian citizenship. The day after the National Post ran a story about the the issue, however, Aleksander joined the club. Because he was not a citizen, Ontario would not issue him a medical card – and are now still making him wait the standard three months. (Bryan Passifiume in the National Post)
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- Compensating parents for lost wages and costs incurred by having to transport their children to school should be offered but I have seen no mention of this
- – West Carleton - March ward councillor Clarke Kelly on the Ottawa School Transport Authority’s lack of service to Ottawa schoolkids. (Clarke Kelly)
| | What’s coming up tomorrow at City Hall. Light Rail Sub-Committee
Friday, September 29 at 9:30 am - Stage 2 Light Rail Transit Project
- Action Plan status update – Response to OLRT Public Inquiry recommendations
📋 Agenda | WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT | 🏙️ City Council - Yesterday’s City Council meeting rubber stamped several decisions already approved by its subcommittees:
- The two towers that may cast shadows on the Experimental Farm have been approved. Taggart Realty Management now has the okay to build its 16 and 27 story towers. (Josh Pringle at CTV)
- Garbage new rules – strike that, reverse it – new garbage rules have been approved. Starting 2026, yard waste may no longer go into the green bin, garbage pick up will be Monday to Thursday, and the City will spend $8 million per year for private landfills.
Also, non-profits have new fees for their donation boxes. The new permit is $500 plus $150 per box per year. (Stittsville Central) - Additionally, the City has officially requested Ontario’s new housing minister, Paul Calandra to review the the Province’s decision to add 650 hectares of Ottawa greenspace to development. Kitchissippi resident Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, who previously was not interested in having the greenspace looked at, was supportive this time, saying that it goes against the Official Plan and will be costly to service with infrastructure. (Blair Crawford in the Ottawa Citizen)
🏘️ Museums - The Canada Aviation and Space Museum is giving away its 1920 flying boat. The mahogony Curtiss Model 18 Seagull flying boat was given to the museum in 1968 and restored to pristine condition. However, although it looks cool, it has no connection to Canada so the museum is giving it to the private Montréal Aviation Museum. (Blair Crawford in the Ottawa Citizen)
📽️ Cine Starz - The Cine Starz in Orléans has closed with immediate effect. A notice on the door from the landlord shows that the cinema owed $82,000 in back rent. Ciné Starz is still showing films at its St. Laurent Centre location. (Josh Pringle at CTV)
🐴 Horse, flies - Two more nearby horses have tested positive for eastern equine encephalitis virus. The two horses in Lanark County cannot spread the disease to humans but the mosquitos who gave it to them can spread it. Symptoms include fever, headache, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and drowsiness. (Ted Raymond at CTV)
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Today - Today and tomorrow, watch a virtual Lunch and Learn from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Today’s topic: Indigenous peoples’ rights and the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, hosted by Brenda Gunn, Karen Drake, and Caleb Behn.
- This evening, a panel discussion explores the work of Dr. Peter H. Bryce, who exposed the truth behind residential schools when he published The Story of a National Crime: An Appeal for Justice to the Indians of Canada in 1922. Free, but you must reserve a ticket. 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm in the Theatre at the Canadian Museum of History.
- The Canadian Museum of History also offers an opportunity for reflection on the history and impact of residential schools in Canada, today through October 1 in the main lobby.
- Visit the Ray Friel Complex parking lot for a special Harvest edition of the Orléans Farmers Market. Special activities include Build Your Own Free Fall Bouquet, a balloon booth, and tasting of local preserves. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm.
- Today is Test Your Smoke Alarm Day. The City of Ottawa recommends that we all check our smoke alarms once per month, and replace the batteries each year. You should replace your alarm every 10 years.
- Did you know that the Metcalfe Fair, which opens today, moved to its current home in 1861? Now you do. The 167th edition of the Fair begins the day with judging of categories like Grains, 4-H Field Crops, Homecrafts, and Eggs. At 4:00 pm the gates and midway open, and the Demolition Derby gets underway at 7:00 pm. Day tickets and weekend passes are available.
- In Kemptville, Harvest for Hospice - a Night Market Event will raise funds for the Beth Donovan Hospice. Food vendors will take care of dinner, and there will be lots to keep the kids busy. 4:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Kemptville Campus Greenhouse
- Jango: Uncharged screens at Night Three of the Ottawa Korean Film Festival. At the Mayfair Theatre. Free, but you must reserve a ticket.
Music - Danielle Allard, Melissa Lamm, and Jasen Colson. City Sounds Live, Minto Park
- Rachelle Behrens Sings Latin and Jazz. Marzitelli
- Open Mic. Stray Dog Brewing
- Josephine Leone. CF Rideau Centre
Tomorrow - Watch a virtual Lunch and Learns from the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Today’s topic: Taking action toward Reconciliation, hosted by Brenda Gunn with Jimmy Durocher and Dale LeClair.
- The Ottawa 67s meet the reigning OHL champs, the Peterborough Petes, in the season Home Opener tonight. 7:00 pm at the arena at TD Place. Also to note: Friday night $5 beers are again a thing this season.
- Pumpkins After Dark celebrates Halloween in a big way, with its walk through a pathway of lit, hand carved pumpkins with synchronised music and special effects. Photo ops, wandering performers, and live pumpkin carving demos round out the experience, which is designed to be enjoyed by the entire family. Until October 31 at Wesley Clover Parks. Timed entry tickets must be booked in advance.
- Gladstone Theatre raises the curtain on the Company of Adventurers production of Love’s Labour’s Lost. It’s a fundraiser for the theatre and tickets are free, but a hat will be passed around the audience after each show. Tonight and two shows tomorrow at 910 Gladstone Ave (at Preston).
- Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours is back for the fifth time with scary wanders throughout the old Ottawa neighbourhood. Tickets from $24.96.
- Mac My Cheese Fest 2023 serves up the ultimate in comfort food at City Hall today through Sunday. It’s going to be cheesy.
- Tonight’s screening at the 6th Ottawa Korean Film Festival is actor-turned-filmmaker Jung Woo-sung’s action movie A Man of Reason.
- Ottawa Artisans’ Pick of the Patch Online Shopping Event gives you access to 200 vendors and easy pickup (at your choice of six Ottawa locations). It runs this weekend from 7:00 pm tonight to 9:00 pm on Monday.
- The annual Ottawa Wine Auction in support of Music and Beyond returns to Carlton Dominion-Chalmers Centre.
- Metcalfe Fair continues with the Open Sheep Show, the Holstein Show, Heavy Horse Hitch, the Heavy Horse Pull, and live entertainment on the stage.
Music - Annie Martel, Adeline. City Sounds Live, Wedel, Westboro Village
- Angela Hunter Trio vinyl release party with Jesse Green Band. Overflow Brewing
- Wolf Castle. National Arts Centre Fourth Stage
- John Kofi Dapaah (Piano), Raphael Weinroth-Browne (Cello). Piano Place Studio
- A Night at the Noise Hotel. SAW
- Gerry Wall, Jerome Jeffrey, Matt Chaffee. Red Bird
- The Barrow Gang. Atomic Rooster
- Horojo Trio. Rainbow Bistro
- James Blonde. LIVE on Elgin
- Friday I’m in Love. 27 Club
Saturday National Day for Truth and Reconciliation - The programme on Parliament Hill begins with a 90-minute gathering Remembering the Children. Produced by the Aboriginal People’s Television Networth (APTN) and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, the multi-lingual broadcast will honour residential school survivors, their families and communities, and the children who did not return home. The event begins at 1:00 pm on Parliament Hill, or watch the broadcast on APTN.
- Buildings across Canada, including the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill, will be lit in orange from tonight at 7:00 pm to sunrise tomorrow. The OTTAWA sign in ByWard Market will also be illuminated in orange.
- Beechwood Cemetery will be partnering with the Assembly of Seven Generations and the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society for a day of education, action, and activities including a screening of The Spirit Bear: Honouring Memories, Planting Dreams! Following the screening there will be a 45 minute Reconciliation Tour. At 2:00 pm the Children’s Sacred Forest will be unveiled at the Cemetery.
- The Canadian Museum of History will be screening the film Picking up the Pieces: the Making of the Witness Blanket throughout the day. Admission to the Canadian Museum of History is free all Saturday (September 30) from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, and you can reserve your timed ticket here.
- Seven Ottawa Public Library branches will be open and offering activities in support of reflection and learning. Paint remembrance rocks, take part in the building of a heart garden, watch NFB films about the residential school system, and check out the truth and reconciliation reading list.
- Maker House will be donating 10% of all in-store sales to the Orange Shirt Society. 987 Wellington St. West.
- Parkdale United Church is holding a rummage sale from 9:00 am to noon. 429 Parkdale Avenue.
- Orléans Brewing Oktoberfest offers two sessions of live music, German inspired food, games, prizes, and beer.
- The Greek International Film Festival stops in Ottawa today and tomorrow. A Golden Pass ($50) gives you access to all Ottawa screenings, which are scheduled at the ByTowne and the Mayfair theatres. Tonight, see the 2022 feature I Love Greece. In French and Greek with English subtitles at the ByTowne Theatre, 325 Rideau St.
- The Ottawa Korean Film Festival screens an animated short and feature at 2:00 pm, and concludes the day with Wonderful Days from 2003.
- Whisky Ottawa offers tastings and masterclasses at the Shaw Centre.
- The agricultural displays, midway, animal shows return for another day at the Metcalfe Fair. Today's highlight might just be the step dancing and fiddling competitions.
- Ottawa Artisans’ Pick of the Patch Online Shopping Event gives you access to 200 vendors and easy pickup (at your choice of six Ottawa locations). Pick of the Patch runs until 9:00 pm on Monday.
- Mac My Cheese Fest 2023 continues to serve up the ultimate in comfort food at City Hall today through Sunday. It’s going to be cheesy.
Music - Disco Inferno. Heart & Crown Barrhaven
- Enfants Sauvages, Passenger Princess, Mufflier Crunch,Sunshine Overhead. House of TARG
- River Cit Junction. Atomic Rooster
- Antisocial Surf Club on Tour. LIVE on Elgin
- Neon Ghosthouse, Soficacide, Candyboys, Doveaura & DIM. Cafe Dekcuf
- Cam Cole, Srkibe. Rainbow Bistro
- The de Valk Three. Irene’s Pub
- Tyler Kealey. Red Bird Live
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