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Monday, July 28 July 2025

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Hello Ottawa

In Today’s Edition

→ Cedar the moose is heading to Hogtown

→ Watch celluloid films on Wednesday

→ Deals of the Day on Organic Wool Dryer Balls from Elva’s All Naturals, bracelet Wrist Stacks from Melanie Auld, and made-in-Toronto shorts from MTN HEAD

– Martha and Darren

STATISTICS OTTAWA

NUMBER

$11.4 million
The amount of money the Ottawa Police Service is expected to spend over three years to create its new four quadrant service system: east, west, north, and south. Most of the money will be spend in hiring and training new officers.
Paula Tran in the Ottawa Citizen

OTTAWAN OF THE DAY

Anastasiia Kulikova
Two years ago, Kulikova was a refugee from the war in Ukraine with $100 to her name but in a few weeks, she will be celebrating the grand opening of her dance studio on Bank Street, Ladies Space.
Natalie van Rooy at CTV

QUOTE

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There were so many unknowns and I think people felt blindsided by it
– West Carleton – March ward councillor Clarke Kelly on the debate in his community over battery storage systems. The linked article is a pretty good piece on the competing issues, from the benefits of the system to why some residents are leery of having it installed nearby.
Ryan Clarke in Capital Current

SPORTS

⚽ nsl Ottawa Rapid 1 – Halifax Tides 0 last Saturday
⚽ cpl Atlético Ottawa 2 – Pacific FC 0 last Saturday
🏀 cebl Ottawa BlackJacks 96 – Saskatchewan Rattlers 97 last Saturday
⚾ frontier Ottawa Titans 11 – Evansville Otters 6 yesterday
⚾ frontier Ottawa Titans 7 – Evansville Otters 4 last Saturday
⚾ frontier Ottawa Titans 2 – Evansville Otters 5 last Friday

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WHAT’S GOING ON AT CITY HALL

No meetings tomorrow

Meetings and Agendas

WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT

🫎 Cedar the moose is heading to Hogtown. The blind baby moose was rescued off a highway and has been temporarily residing in a rescue centre in West Carleton. While the Toronto Zoo had agreed to welcome Cedar, provincial law does not allow wild animals to be placed into zoos. However, the Ministry of Natural Resources has now granted a waiver. – Fatima Raza in the Canadian Press

🎟️ Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg and Fort Henry in Kingston have been added to the Canada Strong pass. The Canada Strong pass – which is not actually a pass – offers free admission to dozens of heritage sites across Canada for people 17 and under, and half-price admission for those 18 to 24. – The Review

💉 Nobody knows why but drug overdoses are dropping in Ottawa, a trend that is happening across North America. One theory is that the drugs themselves are becoming less toxic. – Jayden Dill at CBC

THE DAILY POLL

Do you expect artificial intelligence to affect your workplace in the not-so-far future?

Yes

No

At least there would be some sort of intelligence in my workplace

Previously in ottawan polls:
We asked, ‘Have you cracked a beer or quaffed a wine in an Ottawa park yet?’
- 1% I was counting down the hours
- 5% Yes, it was a pleasant change
- 29% No, but I'm looking forward to a civilized picnic
- 29% No, it’s not something that I do
- 36% No, and I’m not thrilled that it has been allowed
Commentary

▪️ “I quit drinking on December 31, 2018 and am so glad I did. I feel that the government are hypocrites. One minute they say it is bad for us and causes cancer, the next, let's drink everywhere!”

▪️ “I think people are already doing this so it just makes it official now.”

▪️ “Just to be sure, what do you mean by ‘yet’? As in – ‘since it became legal’ or ‘since I was thirsty in a park’? Not that I would ever break any laws but ...”

▪️ “The poll is missing the option of ‘I didn't wait for the bylaws to change’ 🤫.”

▪️ “I've been drinking beer for years illegally, albeit responsibly in parks, at the beach, on dog walks, or walking to a concert.”

▪️ “Yes, been doing so for years!”

▪️ “Frankly, I don’t think anything has changed besides what people are drinking it out of. People who wanted to have a drink in a park before the new policy were doing so out of a Yeti. Now you can drink straight from the can.”

▪️ “I’m lucky to be able to rent a townhouse with a backyard. Some people are not and should have a space outside to responsibly enjoy an alcoholic beverage that isn’t in an overcrowded or overpriced patio with a view of a parking lot.”

▪️ “The very first week and I picked up an empty beer bottle left at the base of a lovely tree in Strathcona Park –it's total disrespect.”

▪️ “There is enough public consumption on Rideau Street—no need to go to a park.”

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THE ROLLING THREE DAY CALENDAR

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✳️ Means change from previous edition

MONDAY

Support the Algonquin College PR Charity Campaign to raise funds for Harmony House. Expect jazz, spoken word, and everything in between at the Keys of Hope open mic at Rainbow Bistro.
ByTowne Cinema: La Pie voleuse (Stealing Angel), Eddington, Cloud
Mayfair Theatre: The Life of Chuck, Pierrot le Fox, Crash
Gigs
Karaoke Mondaze. Atomic Rooster
Geek Trivia. Level One Game Pub
It’s a Satire Summer. LIVE on Elgin

TUESDAY

Enjoy an al fresco lunch to the sweet sounds coming from The Shed on Sparks St.
There are limited spaces at the Art House Café Life Drawing sessions. Advance booking is a must. All skill levels welcome; bring your own supplies.
Jeffrey Lewis & The Voltage play Avant-Garde Bar. There will be word play, acoustic tunes, and “melodic garage-punk.”
ByTowne Cinema: La Pie valeuse (Stealing Angel), Cloud, Eddington
Mayfair Theatre: Bad Shabbos, The Life of Chuck, Crash
Gigs
Ultra Love, LÖRI (Berlin Post-Hardcore), Searing (Kitchener Emo-Crust), Malinovka. House of TARG
Trivia Tuesday. Irene’s Pub
It’s a Satire Summer. LIVE on Elgin
Bring the Kids: SHHHH!! Ensemble. National Arts Centre
Open Stage. Red Bird
Katy Perry. Canadian Tire Centre

WEDNESDAY

Bring your own chair to the Akoustik music series at St. Charles Market (135 Barrette St).
Head under the tent at Mad About Patchwork’s regular Wednesday evening event with live music. Bring your friends and your current creative projects. $5 in advance or $12 at the tent.
The Open Mic at Anina’s Café is for musicians, poets, and comics.
People are still making celluloid films. View some at The Independent Filmmakers Co-Operative of Ottawa's Emulsion in Motion: A Short Film Screening.
ByTowne Cinema: Eddington, Spectacle: Beau Travail, Cloud
Mayfair Theatre: The Life of Chuck, Bad Shabbos, Felidae
Gigs
Music Bingo. Brew Revolution
Jazz Night: Nick Adema. Bar Robo
Chairman George and Jing XIA. Irene’ s Pub
The John Carroll Show. The Laff
Karaoke. The Mill Tavern (Manotick)
NIIVI. Art House Café
Celtic Celebration: Lena Jonsson Trio. Red Bird

JUST ANNOUNCED / NOW BOOKING

Les Grands Feux 2025 is almost here. For the first time, DJs will perform live during the opening session on Wednesday (July 30).
Brew Donkey is celebrating its 12th year of brewery tours across the region, and the anniversary weekend will be lit. Choose from tours on Friday October 3, Saturday October 4, and Sunday October 5, all highly discounted and all highly likely to sell out.

MADE IN CANADA DEAL OF THE DAY

Save 50% on 100% Organic Wool Dryer Balls from Elva’s All Naturals

Save 25% on bracelet Wrist Stacks from Melanie Auld.

Made-in-Toronto MTN HEAD shorts are 30% off when you use the code SS30.

BUT, ONE MORE THING ...

After criticism about the Ottawa Police Service releasing some names of people charged with crimes but not others, the Service has released their policy on how they make their decision. It notes that it is not required to release names of people charged at all.
The rules the Service abides by are:

• Severity of the Incident and Community Impact: More serious or high-impact events may warrant greater transparency due to their significance to public safety and trust.

• Public Interest and Community Expectations: The extent to which disclosure serves the broader public interest or aligns with the community’s expectation for transparency and accountability.

• Legislative or Policy Requirements: Privacy protections under various laws — including the Youth Criminal Justice Act, privacy legislation, and provisions protecting survivors of intimate partner or sexual violence — may prohibit or strongly limit disclosure. The Community Safety and Policing Act and O. Reg. 412/23: Disclosure of Personal Information also govern what personal information police may release and under what circumstances.

• Potential to Assist an Ongoing Investigation: In some cases, naming an individual may encourage witnesses to come forward, generate new leads, or otherwise support investigative outcomes.

• Mental Health Considerations: When mental health is a contributing factor, disclosure may exacerbate the individual’s condition and contribute to stigma.

• Integrity of Investigations or Court Proceedings: Premature disclosure may compromise an active investigation or impact the fairness of future court proceedings.

• Impact on Families: Public naming can have unintended effects on relatives — including children or other vulnerable individuals — who are not involved in the alleged offence.

• Personal Safety Risks: In some cases, naming an individual may increase their risk of harm, retaliation, or public harassment.

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