Tuesday July 27, 2021

Stats – 27 July 2021

Weather: ☔️ 60 per cent chance of showers. High of 22°, low of 13°

Number: 7. Ottawa’s place on a list of 45 ‘most business ambitious cities’ in the world. Ottawa was the only Canadian city to make the list. London, Sydney, and Cape Town were the top three. [NarCity] [The List]

Ottawan of the Day: Sam Wheildon. The 11 year-old Barrhavenite is biking to raise money to fight CHD2, which causes autism, epilepsy, and cognitive and physical developmental delays. [CTV] [Go Fund Me

Quote: ‘We're fighting for the regular season schedule to be released more than a week in advance so people can plan their lives’ – Atlético Ottawa goalkeeper Dylon Powley on one of the reasons why he is advocating for a players’ union. [CBC]

Sport: CEBL Ottawa BlackJacks 82 – Saskatchewan Rattlers 69, last night. Ottawa plays host to Guelph next Wednesday.

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