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- â The number of Connexion Routes, all 200-numbered, that OC Transpo will be removing from service. Transit Services General Manager Renee Amilcar says that removing the routes will improve service. (Josh Pringle at CTV)
Ottawans of the Day - Ritchard Brisbin, Dr. Christopher Carruthers, Michael Crockatt, Dr. Robert Cushman, John Ferguson, Deirdre Freiheit, Sharon Ching Wai Kan
Sam Laprade, AndrĂŠ M. Levesque, Anne Merklinger, Joan Milkson, Mark Palmer, Solange Tuyishime Keita, Marianne Wilkinson, Janet Young - â The 15 have been awarded the Order of Ottawa, and will be inducted into the order in a ceremony hosted by Mayor Mark Sutcliffe on November 16. (City of Ottawa)
Quote | | Whatâs going on at City Hall. Built Heritage Committee Monday, November 06, 2023 9:30 am - Application for demolition and new construction at 283-285 McLeod Street
- Application to alter the former Hintonburg Pumping Station, 5 Onigam Street
- Designation of 692 Echo Drive under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Application for demolition and new construction at 110 York Street
- Application for demolition and new construction at 1 Maple Lane/1112 Lisgar Road
- Designation of the Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Avenue under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
- Lansdowne 2.0 Heritage Considerations
đ Agenda Police Services Board Policy and Governance CommitteeMonday, November 06, 2023 2:00 PM Board of Health Monday, November 06, 2023 5:00 PM - 2024 Draft Operating Budget for the Ottawa Board of Health
- Ottawa Public Health Update on Ottawaâs Overdose Response Strategy
- Update on Health Equity, Diversity and Inclusion at Ottawa Public Health
- Nutritious Food Basket 2023 and Food Insecurity Report
- Ontario Public Health Standards - 2023 Risk Management Report
đ Agenda | WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT | đ¸ Lansdowne 2.0 The joint finance and planning committee managed to get through nearly 30 delegations before calling it quits around 7:30 pm last night. The meeting will continue today, and possibly Monday. - You can view the meeting on the Cityâs YouTube channel here.
⢠Ottawa Bulldog has a round-up of the questions brought forth by delegations (1, 2, 3) : ⢠Why does the new arena, with three extra ice pads in addition to the major arena space, cost $80 million for the Olympiques major junior hockey team while the âevent centreâ at Lansdowne for the 67âs major junior hockey team costs about $250 million? ⢠Why does Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group expect the public to believe its own purchased survey for Lansdowne which is released a day before the crucial Thursday committee meeting? ⢠Why is now the time to incur an extra $419 million of debt during a period of high interest rates? ⢠Why does the city consider property taxes paid by residents of residential on the site as revenue from Lansdowne? ⢠Why do (City Manager Wendy) Stephanson and OSEG throw around multi-million-dollar figures for revenue for the âpartnershipâ when all that revenue goes to OSEG? ⢠Why did the city sign such a lopsided agreement that absolutely favours OSEG? ⢠Why would the city put itself in the gruesome conflict of interest of being the regulator of development in the community and also be the âpartnerâ of a developer? ⢠Why is the city at Lansdowne not looking out for the best interests of the community and its taxpayers? ⢠Is Lansdowne 1.0âs waterfall the same as Lansdowne 2.0âs air rights? ⢠Why are the city and OSEG so concerned about finishing this deal so quickly? ⢠Why is OSEG pleading poverty in this deal? ⢠Why did the city fly in the face of a legal vote by city council to create an international design competition and abrogate that decision without permission from council to sole-source Lansdowne? ⢠Why is the city wanting to assume $419 million more in plain, unadulterated debt in a high-interest-rate environment when it canât balance its budget, when transit is accruing ridiculous losses and the light-rail project is sucking astonishing amounts of money from a city that has been drawing on reserves for 12 years? ⢠Why is the city trying to sell a bad deal to the taxpaying public? ⢠Why does Lansdowne 2.0 not address the basic problems of the original deal? As in, the wrong product, in the wrong neighbourhood, with the wrong transportation, with the wrong parking with the wrong transit? ⢠If the city is willing to bail out private-sector OSEG, why did it not try to bail out the critical industry of Nortel? ⥠West Carleton Battery - West Carleton-March ward councillor Clarke Kelly says residents have concerns over a large battery project. Gatineauâs Evolugen wants to build a facility that buys electricity cheaply during the evening, stores it in batteries, and sells it back during the day at peak rates. The facility would be eight acres, located on 32 acres of land between Kinburn and Fitzroy Harbour. For comparison, Canadian Tire Centre sits on 32 acres. Evolugen plans to make an application December 12. (Celeste Declair at CBC)
đ Alyeaâs Jewellers đ Elegy Two deaths have shocked Ottawaâs restaurant community this week. - Ryan Smolkin, the founder of Smokeâs Poutinerie, died last Sunday aged 50, after complications from surgery. Smolkin grew his poutineries to a 100 store chain, with a goal of going international. (Tessa Bennett at Global)
- Razmon Poisson, who ran the Jabberwocky Supper Club and Union Local 613, has died aged 35 by suicide. Poisson was self-taught and worked at a succession of high-end restaurants, including Oz Kafe, Navarra, Das Lokal, and Orto. (Peter Hum in the Ottawa Citizen)
đť JUMP! 106.9 - JUMP! 106.9 has replaced its Seattle-based morning show duo with a pair broadcasting from Hamilton. The Tucker & Maura show, generically hosted by Scott Tucker and Maura Grierson, began Wednesday, adding Ottawa to stations in Toronto, London, and Hamilton. Prior to Wednesday, the Brooke & Jeffrey show, heard on dozens of stations, broadcast generically to Ottawa from Seattle. (Broadcast Dialogue)
đť Convoy Trial Tamara Lich and Chris Barber are on trial for their actions in the Convoy siege. - The judge has ruled that some redacted emails from Ottawa Police may be given to the defence. Two Crown witnesses, both Ottawa Police officers, testified that their phones were wiped after receiving instructions to upgrade the phone software. The defence wants to see what the Ottawa Police instructed them to do. (Canadian Press)
- The Ottawa Citizen is liveblogging the trial today.
| Wear the only be-logo-ed t-shirt authorized by the ottawan itself. | | The event submission form seems to be broken. Email your events to us at âevents@theottawan.comâ while we fix it. Today - Bar Robo is screening the short film Ghostwriters, the story of two songwriters who are kidnapped and tortured into writing a comeback tune for a popstar. Following the screening, enjoy live performances by Townes, Curl and Kestrel Blue.
- Rockcliffe Park Public School is turning 100 this year, and that milestone has been selected as the theme to the annual RPPS Book Fair (until Sunday at 360 Springfield Road). Grab deals on books, puzzles and games, DVDs, CDs, and vinyl.
- If youâre not ready to let go of the Halloween spirit, Stittsville Haunted Heritage Tours are running every Friday and Saturday evening at 7:00 pm and 9:00 pm until November 11. 1549 Stittsville Main St.
- Manotickâs One World Bazaar presents a Day of the Dead Celebration this weekend, with highlights including Las Paisanos Mariachi Band, an altar to the dead, Mexican food vendors, and Mexican goods. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm today through Sunday.
- The Eastern Ontario Drama League takes over the North Grenville Community Theatre space for the annual One Act Festival. Three plays run tonight, three tomorrow afternoon, and three tomorrow evening. Prizes will be distributed at the Awards Brunch on Sunday. Ottawa Little Theatre will be performing The End of the Day.
- Ottawa Swing Dance Society starts Friday evenings off with an hour long lesson followed by a couple of hours of social dancing. $12 per person. St. Josephâs Parish basement, 174 Wilbrod St.
- If youâve ever wanted to chat with a psychic or medium, youâve got your chance this weekend at the Ottawa East Psychic & Crystal Fair. Palm readers, Asrologists and Intuitive Healers will also be available, and you can shop for crystals. $10 admission. Holiday Inn Ottawa East, 1199 Joseph Cyr St.
- Ottawa area wineries, distilleries, craft breweries, and food vendors will converge for the OrlĂŠans Cork & Fork Festival until Sunday. Each nightly session offers live entertainment and either a tasting, a masterclass or a chef competition. Itâs all happening at the Shenkman Arts Centre.
- The Horticulture Building welcomes Wall Candy Noir Art Festival, with a theme this year of Day of the Dead. More than 50 artists will be exhibiting.
- Attention poets and spoken word artists: when you sign up for the Broken Mic open mic at Arts Court Atelier you do not have to purchase a ticket for the event. Featured performers include Nathanial Larochette and Arson McTaggart.
- Meet more than 100 vendors at the The Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for Seniors and youths, and free for those under 12 years old.
- The Ottawa Canadian Film Festival continues with screenings from 7:00 pm at the ByTowne Cinema. Tonightâs line up includes two short films from Ottawa filmmakers: Life After⌠by Stephanie Lalonde, and Maissa Houriâs A Simple Mix-Up.
Music -
Unleash: Halloween Masquerade. Mavericks -
Roney. The Palace -
Late Night Trouble album release party. CafĂŠ Dekcuf -
Noche Cubana Ottawa. Latinos Resto Bar - Outskirts (Blue Rodeo Tribute). Overflow Brewing Company
- Double Experience. Broadhead Brewery
- Jenie Thai. First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
- Emo Night Ottawa Breakdown. Rainbow Bistro
- Lila Gray with Talia Aoude. LIVE on Elgin
- Friday with Steffi. Spark Beer
- Electric Rage 2! SAW Gallery
Tomorrow - Go shopping at the Parking Lot Pop-Up presented by Vintage Pop-Up 613. Itâs the final Parking Lot Pop-Up of 2023, and itâs at Churchill Seniors Centre, 345 Richmond Road.
- The All Saints Craft Fair line up is massive. Wander 150 tables overflowing with crafts, clothing, gifts, food, and everything else you want to be ready for the holidays. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at All Saints High School, 5115 Kanata Ave.
- In OrlĂŠans, visit the National Capital Artisans Traditions Christmas Craft Show. November 4-5, 2023, 10:00 am â 4:00 pm. Sir Wilfrid Laurier High School, 1515 Tenth Line Rd, OrlĂŠans K1E 3E8.
- Shop for treasures at the Parkdale United Churchâs Christmas Bazaar, from 9:00am to 12:00 pm at 429 Parkdale Ave (at Gladstone).
- Hit the road and visit one of the adorable towns nearby:
In Almonte youâll find the 14th annual Cheerfully Made Holiday Market. Today and tomorrow at the Almonte Old Town Hall (14 Bridge St., Mississippi Mills). Bring cash for the entry fee of $5 to save on Shopify card fees. If you head to Merrickville youâll find the Christmas Makers Market at the Merrickville Community Centre, 164 Read St. Merrickville-Wolford. - Possibly the only street market that includes the chance to watch cavorting Mountie horses, Beechwood Market will go ahead rain or shine at 1805 GaspĂŠ Ave. The Farm Store will also be open for your fresh produce needs.
- If you ever wrote plays with your high school friends (Martha raises her hand) this oneâs for you. Back in the 80s three friends started to write a musical one weekend. They recently got together to finish it. Be among the first to catch the staged reading of Stitches: A Medical Musical Comedy. $20 at LIVE on Elgin.
- Broken Waters / Brise glace, a feature length film by Ottawaâs Karolyne Natasha closes the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival. 9:00 pm.
- Ottawa area wineries, distilleries, craft breweries, and food vendors will converge for the OrlĂŠans Cork & Fork Festival until Sunday. Each nightly session offers live entertainment and either a tasting, a masterclass or a chef competition. Itâs all happening at the Shenkman Arts Centre.
- Ecology Ottawaâs Eco Gala will celebrate local environmental and climate action with vegetarian and vegan canapĂŠs, speakers, live entertainment and dancing.
- Meet more than 100 vendors at the The Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for Seniors and youths, and free for those under 12 years old.
- Manotickâs One World Bazaar presents a Day of the Dead Celebration this weekend, with highlights including Las Paisanos Mariachi Band, an altar to the dead, Mexican food vendors, and Mexican goods. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm today through Sunday.
- Four winners of the Kiwanis Music Festival will be performing with Concert Docs, a group of musically inclined physicians. An Evening of Enchanting Music starts at 7:00 pm at Parkdale United Church. $27.96.
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56 Blvd Blues. Atomic Rooster -
Karaoke night. Hintonburg Public House -
Mod Nite. LIVE on Elgin -
Avalancha. Mavericks -
Metal Destruction for Harm Reduction benefit show for Somerset West Community Health Centre. Dominion Tavern -
The Soul Motivators with DJ Trevor Walker. Rainbow Bistro -
Michael Chaffey: Unknown Legend. Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe - Ragers with Outta Hand, The Turning Lights, Albion. House of TARG
- Pole Pole (East African music). Novo Lounge
- Long Range Hustle. The 27 Club
- Dapaah, Despax play Mozart and Schumann. First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa
- Hypersex Banshee with Under the Influence and Premedita. Avant-Garde
- An Evening with Suzie Ungerleider. Red Bird
Sunday - Improvisational and Experimental Music of Ottawa and Outwards presents the record release of Shoreline by Tom Richards. The ambient sounds are âmeditations or obession(s) with a root." Special guests on the tracks include a honeybee, a lawnmower, and violinist Kip Jones. Take a listen here and enjoy the event at Spark Beer on Sunday evening (suggested donation of $20, or PWYC/NOTAFLOF). 702 Somerset St. W
- If youâve got old, disused electronics, batteries (household and car varieties), scrap metal and appliances, bring them to the Metal & E-Waste Collection fundraising event at All Saints Catholic High School.
- Experience storytelling, music, dance, and ritual at the Celtic Fire Festivals â Samhain. Explore Celtic and Irish Spirituality in an outdoor setting. In English with some Irish Gaelic. At the MusĂŠoparc Vanier Sugar Shack.
- Writers of all levels know that November is NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month), the time to attempt to write 50,000 words in 30 days. Ottawa Public Library Main branch is once again taking part with NaNoWriMo Write-ins, when you can gather on Sunday afternoons with other writers to just write together for a few hours.
- Meet more than 100 vendors at the The Nepean Sportsplex Christmas Craft Show. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for Seniors and youths, and free for those under 12 years old.
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This Sundayâs Original Navan Market will feature an incredible 200+ local vendors. Itâs outdoor, so dress for the elements, and be prepared to get your holiday gift, food, and decor shopping done and dusted. 1279 Colonial Road. -
Manotickâs One World Bazaar presents a Day of the Dead Celebration this weekend, with highlights including Las Paisanos Mariachi Band, an altar to the dead, Mexican food vendors, and Mexican goods. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm today. - The Horticulture Building welcomes Wall Candy Noir Art Festival, with a theme this year of Day of the Dead. More than 50 artists will be exhibiting.
- If you ever wrote plays with your high school friends (Martha raises her hand) this oneâs for you. Back in the 80s three friends started to write a musical. They recently got together to finish it. Be among the first to catch the staged reading of Stitches: A Medical Musical Comedy. $20 at LIVE on Elgin.
Music - CKCU FunDrive. Rainbow Bistro
- Wicked Grin. Atomic Rooster
- Jazz Vespers. All Saints Anglican Church Westboro
- Birdie Whyte, C.A. Jackson, Sal Valley, Sonny Aiken, Marc Albert. Ireneâs Pub. & Restaurant
- Sunnycide, Qwan, Moratorium, Shingen. Avant-Garde Bar
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