Wednesday March 9, 2022

Stats - 9 March 2022

Weather: ⛅ A mix of sun and cloud. High of 2°, low of -6°. 

Number: 6. The number of Ottawa musicians on Spotify’s Northern Bars, the streamer's playlist of Canadian hip hop recommendations. [Shifter]

Ottawan of the Day: LaToya Kanza. Kanza is the coördinator of The Pantry Ottawa, a new food bank created to serve families in the West End. [CityNews] [Donate]

Quote: ‘Mr. Letourneau explained that his use of the service vehicle had been open, transparent, and consistent with his understanding that there were unresolved issues relating to the terms and conditions of his employment’ – Former chief administrative officer for the Ottawa Police Service, Jeff Letourneau who is suing the service for $2.7 milliion. He was fired last year after an anonymous letter was sent to the Police board alleging that Letourneau was using his City-provided car for personal use without paying tax on it. [CBC]

Sports: NHL Ottawa Senators 4 – St Louis Blues 1, last night

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