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⭕ Ringette
- Ottawa will play host to the Canadian Ringette Championship in 2025. The Championship was supposed to play here in 2020 but COVID 19 put paid to that. The Championship was here last in 2007, but the once independent township of Gloucester played host in 1990 and 1996. (Martin Cleary in Ottawa Sports Pages)
✈️ Ottawa International Airport
- Mayor Mark Sutcliffe said he met with airline executives in England to encourage new overseas routes from Ottawa. Currently, only Air France offers a non-Americas international route, flying to Paris daily. The mayor did not say which airlines that he met with. (Josh Pringle at CTV)
🏠 Heritage Homes
- The Ontario Land Tribunal has upheld the heritage designation of a Highland Park home. The Tribunal ruled that the 100 year-old house did not have any unique architectual value but it helps define the character of the area. The owner had received the approval of City staff to demolish the property but council overruled them. (Andrew Duffy in the Ottawa Citizen)
🐦 Birding
- Last winter, a Western Tanager was seen for the first time in Ottawa. Last month it hit a window and died. A birdwatcher spotted the rare bird at McCarthy Woods near Hunt Club and Riverside, and dubbed him ‘Sunny’. (Blair Crawford in the Ottawa Citizen)
➕ Related CTV Ottawa has some tips on birdwatching.
💉 Federal Public Employees
- The Federal Labour Relations Board has ruled that suspending unvaccinated Federal public employees was not ‘disguised discipline’. In October 2021, the Treasury Board required Federal public employees to vaccinate with a COVID 19 vaccine or be put on leave without pay. Two employees took the Treasury Board to tribunal, arguing that the suspension was actually a disciplinary action. The Labour Relations Board disagreed and ruled it was an ‘administrative measure’. The vaccine mandate was repealed in June 2022. (Andrew Duffy in the Ottawa Citizen)
features
Get a jump on Easter chocolate
Chocolate bunnies wait for no one.
What to do this Family Day weekend
Road trips, special events, and karaoke with the kids.
❤️ More Valentine’s Day Experiences and Gifts
14 different ideas.
❤️ Valentine’s Day greeting cards
When you can’t find the words to express your feelings, a well chosen card can help. There’s no need to buy mass a produced greeting when there are so many locally- and Canadian-made options out there.
Get a jump on Easter chocolate
Chocolate bunnies wait for no one.
What to do this Family Day weekend
Road trips, special events, and karaoke with the kids.
❤️ More Valentine’s Day Experiences and Gifts
14 different ideas.
❤️ Valentine’s Day greeting cards
When you can’t find the words to express your feelings, a well chosen card can help. There’s no need to buy mass a produced greeting when there are so many locally- and Canadian-made options out there.
food + drink
The latest food and dining news in the Capital.
Weekly update for Wednesday April 17
New Glebe breakfast joint Yolks, new brewery in Merrickville Gather Brewery and Glassworks, and reviews of Turkish Anatolian Restaurant and Sushi 29.
The latest food and dining news in the Capital.
Weekly update for Wednesday April 17
New Glebe breakfast joint Yolks, new brewery in Merrickville Gather Brewery and Glassworks, and reviews of Turkish Anatolian Restaurant and Sushi 29.
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deals of the day
Tuesday April 23, 2024
Québec brand Abaka is giving purchasers a discount of 20% in honour of Earth Day. The discount will be applied automatically on your basket. This offer will expire on Wednesday April 24. |
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Friday April 12, 2024
Stylegarage is offering a 20% discount on any made-to-order sofas, sectionals, banquettes, storage, dining, and beds between April 18 and April 28. These will be heirloom quality, made-in-Canada pieces that will hold pride of place in your home. Every piece is made to your specifications and can only be ordered via a consultation. |
Thursday April 11, 2024
49th Apparel is making room for new collections with a big ol’ Spring Cleaning Sale. Get Made in Canada sleepwear that’s up to 60% off the regular price. Flannel nightshirts are just $59, Mens Slim Boxer Pants are $39, and the Emilia nightshirt in Chippewa Falls Big Check Flannel, which doubles as a daytime dress, is $59. |
Wednesday April 10, 2024
Everything is 30% off at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore until April 14. Visit the in-person locations in Stittsville and at Trainyards, or shop online. |
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4.095 million
- The number of passengers that passed through Ottawa International Airport in 2023, up 37 per cent over 2022. (Josh Pringle at CTV)
ottawan of the day
Cameron Anstee
- The editor has kept Lowertown-based chapbook publisher Apt 9 in business long enough to celebrate its 15th anniversary. The press’ latest chapbook is The First Thousand Questions in which Moez Surani spent one year recording and annotating the questions asked by his young daughter. (Ben Ladouceur in Lowertown Echo) (Apt 9 Press)
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I got to tell you, this structure looks really strong from the pictures I'm seeing
- Amstead Design-Build developer Steve Barkhouse who, unofficially, gives his opinion that 24 Sussex Drive is salvageable. While the National Capital Commission believes it will take $36.6 million to bring the house to a good condition, Barkhouse says it would be more like $26 million if done right. (Tyler Fleming at CTV)
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