In Today’s Edition → Recreation and swimming fees to rise $5 to $10 per month →Kanata Ribfest and Poutine launches tomorrow →Deals of the Day: Early Bird pricing for Black Tie Bingo and at 20% savings at Eliza Faulkner → ☁️ High 10° Low 6° and overcast ☀️ 5:25 am 🌛 8:35 pm |
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- – The number of calls received by Ottawa ByLaw in 2024 about alcohol in parks. From that, 10 tickets were issued. While alcohol is currently not allowed in parks without an event permit, the City is mulling a limited loosening of the rules.
- Josh Pringle
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Gerald Tracey The 72 year-old publisher of the weekly Eganville Leader will be fêted Saturday when Centennial Park in his town is renamed in his honour for his years of volunteer service. Fearing that Tracey would not accept the honour, the town council invited him to the announcement meeting under false premises. Founded in 1902, the Eganville Leader announced last February that it would close in one year’s time. Terry Fleurie in the Eganville Leader
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SPORTS - ⚾ FRONTIER Ottawa Titans 7 – New Jersey Jackals 4 yesterday
- 🏀 CEBL Ottawa BlackJacks 105 – Brampton Honey Badgers 83 yesterday
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🙏 The flags at West Carleton Community Complex were lowered to half-mast today in commemoration of Dwight Eastman. Eastman was the final mayor of West Carleton Township, which amalgamated with Ottawa in 2001. He then served three years as the first City councillor for the ward that was his former town. Eastman died last Friday aged 80. – City of Ottawa
🌊 More homeowners have received water bills incurred by the former owner, years after the fact. A homeowner made the news last week when he showed the water bill the City had issued him for a 10 year-old debt of a previous owner. Now three more residents have come forth with recently issued demands from the City. The City's deputy treasurer for revenue says it is a coincidence and the City is not running a blitz. – Arthur White-Crummey at CBC
🏊♀️ Recreation and swimming fees are increasing in a revamp that slots activities into three tiers. - Tier 1: swimming (lane swims, public swims, preschool swims), skating and gymnasium sports
- Tier 2: weights and cardio rooms, specialized skating, squash and racquetball
- Tier 3: group fitness classes, aqua fitness, wave swim, and rock wall climbing
Fee increases are expected to range from $5 to $10 per month. – Josh Pringle at CTV ↪ The City’s outdoor pools, splash-pads, as well as Mooney’s Bay, Britannia, Petrie Island and Westboro beaches will open June 21. Although still scheduled to close Aug 21, they may close Sept 1 depending on staff availability. – Natasha O’Neill at CItyNews
👕 The Urban Outfitters in ByWard Market may be leaving. A listing for the company’s only Ottawa shop has been posted on Realtor.ca, advertising 11,858 square feet for lease. (If you're interested, it’s around $29,645 per month). – William Eltherington at CTV 💰 Every month, CTV reports on how much income is needed to buy a house the previous month. In April, the average salary needed to buy an average house in Ottawa was $134,300, up $1,000 over March. The average house prince was $631,200, up $5,000 over March. – Josh Pringle at CTV
🛒 Every week, @stromanker reads all the local grocery flyers and posts the deals on Ottawa Reddit. This week, he finds deals on olive oil and ‘some better selection (and prices) on fruits and vegetables’. – /Ottawa |
The Poll Last time, we asked ‘What should be done about parking meters at ByWard Market?’ 43% Parking should remain free 29% Two hours parking is standard across the City, it should be there as well 19% Paid parking is fine, but two hours discourages lingering 6% Paid parking is fine, and two hours discourages drinking and driving 1% It will make the drunks, muggers, and other stereotypical scary ByWard Market denizens move on in two hour shifts 1% Other Today’s poll: this is similar to our outdoor patio poll the other day, but outdoor patios can still exist with cars whizzing by. |
Are you in favour of opening streets to pedestrians / closing them to cars for the summer? |
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✳️ Means change from previous edition THURSDAY ✳️ Be the first eyes on new pottery works by the artists at BEING Studio. The Vernissage is tonight from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ✳️ 🚗 Road Trip: Lanark Lit Festival of Writing presents a chat with young adult horror writer Amelinda Bérubé. Equator Coffee, 451 Ottawa St in Almonte. ✳️ Suzart Productions presents a short run of the Drama Desk Award winning musical comedy The Prom. Until Sunday at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe. Attend the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa hiring event (noon to 7:00 pm) to find employment in hospitality and gaming, hotel services, marketing, security and more. It's time to find out who will be the big winners at the 6th Annual Capital Music Awards. Then, head to the official Capital Music Awards After Dark Party at Skylounge and Lowertown Brewery. Shop the Hintonburg Night Market starting at 4:00 pm. All ages and skill levels are welcome at the Moose McGuire's (Orléans) Open Dart Night. ByTowne Cinema: Caught By The Tides, Restoration: Killer of Sheep, Vulcanizadora Mayfair Theatre: The Ballad of Wallis Island, Bonjour Tristesse, Phenomena Gigs Irene's Blues Sessions with Guest Host Scott Amey. Irene's Pub Taming Sari, GRFN, Rough Go, WYNTR. Rainbow Bistro Open Mic. Stray Dog Brewing Co Bingo Thursday. Broadhead Brewery Allydice, Nefe, Emily Jean Flack. National Arts Centre Dave Gunning. Red Bird
FRIDAY
Ease into the weekend with the Capital Music Week Jazz Series at Bar Robo. Pianist and composer Miguel De Armas brings his rich Afro-Cuban jazz stylings to life with dynamic energy and sophistication, while rising vocal powerhouse Samantha Christ François delivers soulful, genre-defying vocals that move effortlessly between jazz, R&B, and beyond. Visit Kanata Ribfest and Pountine for the aforementioned delicacies, but also mini donuts, BBQ chicken, live music, and a fun fair. See you at 400 March Road. 🆓 The Ottawa Kennel Club Dog Show (May 23-25) is like Christmas for dog lovers. It's free to go, but you'll be asked for a donation to the Canadian Guide Dogs. Parking is $5. No dogs allowed except those registered in the events (and service dogs). Classic Albums Live: The entirety of Pink Floyd's The Wall will be played, note for note. ⚾ Take yourself out to the ball game: New York Boulders visit Ottawa Titans. Gates open at 6:00 pm. ByTowne Cinema: That Ballad of Wallis Island, The Teacher, Friendship, Drawn In: Vampire Hunter D Mayfair Theatre: That They May Face the Rising Sun Gigs Table 9. The Carleton Double Experience. Rainbow Bistro Tuulikki Bartosik. National Arts Centre Thunder Glove, The Great Octopus, The Reverb Syndicate, Victor20. House of TARG Leeroy Stagger. Red Bird Matt Gower. Art House Café Skydiggers. Bronson Centre
SATURDAY
Settling in for some competitive gaming at the Canadian Tabletop Championship. Our friends at Orléans Connect newsletter gave us a heads-up about the Cumberland Bike Rodeo. Geared (sorry) towards kids 6 to 12, the interactive event will teach the basics of cycling safety. 🆓 Odawa Traditional Powwow: "50 Years of Odawa" is a powerful celebration of Indigenous culture, community, and resilience at the Odawa Native Friendship Centre. All are welcome. Continues tomorrow 815 St. Laurent Blvd. It's Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend, and you can participate or watch as runners and walkers look to perform at their personal best. As the official beer of the race weekend, Beyond the Pale Brewing Co will manage the beer garden at Marion Dewar Plaza. Wander more than 6000 sq ft of retailers, artists, writers, and creators at Capital Comic Book Convention. RA Centre (2451 Riverside Dr). Enty to the National Capital Concert Band show is Pay What you Can. 🚗 Road Trip: Franktown Lilac Festival is about more than just the gorgeous blossoms that fill this community. Expect Highland Dancing demos, horse drawn wagon rides, the Junkyard Symphony, kids' activities, a craft market, and more. Kanata Ribfest and Poutine continues. Ottawa jewelry brand will be popping up at MUST boutique 🚗 Road Trip The Appleton "Toonie" Book Sale raises funds for education and other opportunities for youth in Piñán, Ecuador. Nearly new books can be bought for a donation of one toonie each. 280 Wilson Street, Appleton. Get your hands dirty and support the SPCA l'Outaouais with the Plaster Art Workshop presented by 1st Aylmer Cubs & artist Dana Cote. ByWard Market becomes Polish Fest, a day of traditional Polish dancing and great food. ByTowne Cinema: Exhibition on Screen: Michelangelo: Love and Death, The Teacher, RAN 4K Restoration, Friendship Mayfair Theatre: That They May Face the Rising Sun, The Big Lebowski https://mayfairtheatre.ca/schedule/ Gigs Smelloship. Rainbow Bistro Claude Munson. Irene's Pub Willem James Cowan. Art House Café LeVolume. Red Bird Vox Clamantis. National Arts Centre Livingston. Bronson Centre
Today's garage sales: Rain or shine, the Great Glebe Garage Sale is an annual community event with sales on every street. It coincides with InTheGlebe's Bank Street Sidewalk Sale. Bring a donation for the Ottawa Food Bank. Go hunting through the camera gear, equipment, photo books and more at the SPAO Garage Sale. Organized by Murray's Flea Market, Carleton Place's 9th Annual Community Wide Garage Sale will go ahead rain or shine. 🚗 Road Trip: visit sweet Winchester for the Southgate Yard Sale. Cross the Ottawa River for the Mega Garage Sale at L'Encan Larose, where more than 100 vendors will help you source unique finds at low prices.
Today's Plant Sales: BeetBox Farm's Local Vegetable Seedlings sale runs today and tomorrow. Ecology Ottawa's Tree Giveaway is at Glebe and Lyon, in the heart of the Great Glebe Garage Sale. Visit Gloucester Horticultural Society's Plant Sale at Orléans Fruit Farm Ferme Juniper Farm's organic seedlings sale continues this weekend and next. Carleton Place and District Horticultural Society’s Spring Plant Sale is short and sweet (8:30 am to 11:30 am).
Today's Markets:
NEW DATE: All Things Bookish Market returns to Parkdale market. Local authors will be on site and vendors will the perfect book for your next shelfie. Meet some sheep up close and personal at Carp Farmers Market. 🚗 Road Trip: It's Metcalfe Farmers Market's 32nd season. Fill your crystal, clothing, and taxidermy needs at Ottawa Mystic Market. Today and tomorrow at Next Door Ottawa. The Spring Fever Craft Show at Parkdale United Church, has a handy Snack Shack for when your energy dips. 🚗 Road Trip: Author and artist Andrew King has a new exhibition of paintings exploring the world of Prince Edward County, at Mad Dog Gallery. 525 County Road 11, Picton K0K 2T0 Today's Theatre: The Prom continues at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe. It's nearly sold out, but Ottawa Little Theatre's And Then There Were None completes its run tonight. It's also closing night of Next To Normal, presented by Elevator Theatre Company
JUST ANNOUNCED/ NOW BOOKING
If you are a senior, or know of one, free tickets are now available for Canada Day Breakfast with the Mayor. Breakfast is between 8:00 am and 10:00 am at a new location this year, the Ottawa Conference and Event Centre. The City is also offering a limited number of free tickets for couples celebrating their 50th anniversary this year, but for the life of us, we can’t figure out how they would not count as seniors as well. Tickets are first come, first served. Exercise your lungs and help Centretown Emergency Food Centre with the Gospel Music and Hymn Sing with Ernie and Lynda Cox, plus special suests Garth Hampson,("The Singing Voice of the RCMP"), and Gospel soloist Rennatha Bernadin.St. Andrew's presbyterian Church, Sunday May 25 at 7:00 pm Westboro Village presents the Street Food Showdown, wherein eight restaurants will showcase their best in order to earn your vote. Choose from two seatings, bring your pals, and don't eat before you leave home. Proceeds will benefit the Westboro Region Food Bank. Saturday May 31. 🆓 OrKidstra Centre Hub's end-of-the-year concert will feature an incredible 150 young musicians in an uplifting celebration. There's no charge to attend but donations are always welcome. Tuesday June 17 at Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre (355 Cooper Street).
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