- We know that Easter has now passed, but as we were in the throes of a multi-day power outage, we missed telling you about new product releases like the Unfiltred Project #179 Bunny Hop New England Pale Ale from Whiprsnapr. The 5.2% beer is described by the brewery as having “dankness from the Idaho 7 hops” and notes of “resiny pine and hints of black tea.” Sounds deep and rich.
Whiprsnapr has also released Unfiltrd Project #180, Orange Sunshine Tangerine NEIPA. Ian the brewer says “Less about the hops for a change, more focused on the tangerine.” - Just in from Aurelius Fine Olive and Balsamic Vinegars: they’ve restocked fan favourite Smokey BBQ Sauce from Michael’s Dolce. The sauce features Aurelius’s own Pomegranate Balsamic as well as sriracha, and they say it “adds another level to any sauce.” There’s a very limited quantity of this stuff, so get clicking. $10.99 - $18.99.
- Long Lane Farms’ Meat Shares subscription box gives subscribers the chance to dine on grass fed, lower fat meat. The small box is $315, and the large is $615, and is delivered the first Friday of each month.
- Juniper Farm ferme needs a weekend Farm Store Attendant from May to October. Must be fluent in English and French and love working with people. Contact magasin@juniperfarm.ca for details.
- Peter Hum at the Ottawa Citizen says the forward-thinking menu at Bar Lupulus makes him believe that he has lived a sheltered life.
- Ralf Joneikies at Capital Eats starts this year’s pizza safari at House of Pizza, which has both kinds of pie: Ottawa-style and the kind you get everywhere else in Canada.
- After raising everyone’s collective dander by donating $250 to the Trucker Convoy, Stella Luna Gelato’s owner has sold the business to her son Zachary Giuliani and his fiancé, Christopher Berneck. The two are working to win back their neighbourhood, and their employees', respect.
- Bubble tea colosus Chatime is opening two Ottawa locations – and giving out samples this weekend, plus buy-one-get-one-free deals. The new locations are 695 Somerset St W, and 1675 10th Line Rd, Orléans.
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- The Bell High School gym teacher and father has created the ‘IceCube’, a changable box that assists kids with mobility disabilities to experience ice skating. (Stu Mills at CBC)
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- It appears that management has handed off all the work to the consultants: tell us what we should do
- – Richard Powers at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management on the Globe & Mail’s bombshell story on the National Art Gallery. The paper argues that the Gallery contracted out its focus, operations, and culture to two firms, one a Vancouver-based diversity and inclusion company and the other a California-based change management organization. [Shannon Proudfoot in the Globe & Mail]
| | 🕵️ Carleton Strike 🔌 Sewer Power - The City has made an agreement to use heat from the sewer system for the planned Dream LeBreton development. Sewage, by biological processes, can keep a consistent 15° – 20°c year round, suitable for heating or cooling radiators. (The sewage would heat water which is then circulated through radiators, the City isn't suggesting sending sewage directly into the brand new condos, if you were wondering.) (City of Ottawa)
🏨 Airport Hotel - The developers of an airport hotel who wanted $13 million in tax breaks, then said they could settle for $10 million, will be getting nothing. City Council voted today to give them nothing, despite an attempt by Stittsville councillor Glen Gower to give them $3.7 million. City Council has been giving tax breaks to developers for years but the public started objecting when a $2.9 million tax break to a future Porsche dealership on Montréal Road was approved. (CBC)
🏒 New Sens Suitor - Vivek Ranadivé, the owner and chairman of the National Basketball Association’s Sacramento Kings has been meeting with representatives of the Ottawa Senators. It’s thought that he had not made a bid for the team by the March 6 deadline but because the money concerned is so vast, this is not considered an issue. (Bruce Garrioch in the Ottawa Sun)
🗼 Get a Hobby - Québec hobby store chain Imaginaire is opening its first location outside of that province in a 20,000 sq foot site next to Simon at Rideau Centre. The new store will join Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Levis, Trois-Rivieres, Montréal, and Laval in October. (Sarah MacFarlane in Ottawa Business Journal) (Imaginaire)
🍃 Up in Smoke - Gatineau cannabis wholesaler Hexo has been sold to Tilray Brands Inc., based in Leamington, Ontario. The sale is worth US $56 million. There is no word yet on whether the Gatineau office will stay or not. (The Canadian Press)
| | Today Tomorrow - It’s vinyl and pickup Euchre night at Nita Beer Company. 190 Colonnade Road, Unit 17.
- “Balises” is a collaboration between French clarinettist Xavier Charles and Quebecois jazz punk bassist Éric Normand. Expect chamber music, electro-accoustic stylings, and unabashed improvisation. SAW Gallery (67 Nicholas), $20-$30 suggested entrance fee, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
- Matriarchs Uprising is a festival of Contemporary Indigenous dance and storytelling, combining conversation, performance, and workshops. Curated by Olivia C. Davies. At the National Arts Centre April 13-15.
- The in-person Ottawa Writers Festival launch of Snow Road Station by Elisabeth Hay is sold out, but you can plan to attend virtually.
- The Signatures Originals Spring Craft Sale 2023 takes over Hall 3 of the EY Centre until Sunday April 16. This edition of the show will feature an Indigenous Showcase, produced in partnership with Indigenous Experiences. Tickets are 50% after 5:00pm on Thursday and Friday. 4899 Uplands Drive.
- Almanac explains the basics about sourdough starters at the Let’s Get Started workshop. Buy a ticket for just the class for $30, or spend $45 and receive a starter to take home plus a bag of flour to feed it. 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the Almanac bakery, 9-5510 Canotek Road.
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