Wednesday, January 19, 2022

HELLO OTTAWA 

Wednesday Food + Drink Roundup

▪️Kettelman‘s Bagel Co. have produced their 100 millionth bagel.

▪️Sula Wok is celebrating its fourth anniversary next Tuesday January 25th with a giveaway. Orders of over $50 (before tax) will receive a free – and very cute – “Steamed Bun” t-shirt. The Asian Fusion take out specialists recommend getting your order in advance. The shirts are available in five vibrant colours and unisex sizes from small to XXL. 184 Main St. 

▪️The House of TARG has found success in producing perogies during the pandemic.

▪️Your NarCity headline of the week: ‘This New Ottawa Dessert Shop Sells Decadent Brownies That Are As Big As Your Head’

▪️Parlour is running takeaway only today through Friday, and the menu is purpose-built for staying in and keeping cozy. The 12 Hr Smoked Beef Brisket Feast is served with soup, buttermilk mash, brisket and greens and will feed from two to four with ease ($65-$120), and the Bucket of Fried Chicken with its cheese and leek biscuits, wedge salad with pancetta and roquefort, baby corn, mashed potatoes and gravy sounds like comfort in a meal ($65-$120). 1319 Wellington.

▪️Applications are now open for the Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program. The program is for eligible businesses such as restaurants, gyms, retailers of under 50,000 square ft, pet services and more that have been required to close for indoor activities during the recent public health measures. A full list of eligible businesses is available on the Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program website. 

More January Savings

▪️Annie50 is holding a clearance sale from today through January 23rd, with savings up to 70%. Warning: sizes and colour ways are selling fast. 

▪️Octopus Books is offering 20% off the fiction, poetry, mysteries, kids’ books, and games and puzzles located at the back of the store. The shop is open daily from 11:00am to 5:00pm, but please note the current capacity is two customers at a time. 116 Third Ave.

We'll see you tomorrow– Martha and Darren

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STATS

Weather: ❄️ A few flurries. High of -4°, low of -20°. 

Number: 753. The new area code that will be assigned to Ottawa in March, joining OG 613 and 343. 753 will be available to new landlines and cell phones across the City and not be limited to any particular neighbourhoods. [CTV]

Ottawan of the Day:  Nancy Bahl. Bahl’s University of Ottawa PhD research found that it is better to live in the emotional moment than to put on a poker face. [Mirage News] [Thesis]

Quote: ‘A mark freeze should happen. I see how hard my kids study without a developed system, and grades are very important to them’ – the parent of Sabia Irfan, a high school student at Colonel By Secondary School. Ifran is one of many Ottawa students who think grades should be frozen as of December 17, as the current is-it-in-class-or-is-it-virtual system of schooling can only hurt grading. [Ottawa Citizen] 

Sports NHL Ottawa Senators 1 – Buffalo Sabres 3, last night
 

CORONAVIRUS UPDATE

Information is as of this morning. Changes are relative to yesterday.
 

ONTARIO

Ontario COVID Page    Ontario Vaccine Rates 

QUEBEC

Quebec COVID Page     Quebec Vaccine Rates

OTTAWA

Ottawa Public Health     Ottawa Vaccination Rates.    Ottawa Wastewater 
 

OUTAOUAIS 

As of January 18, 2022 Updated Weekly

Outaouais Public Health    Quebec Vaccination Rates
 

EASTERN ONTARIO HEALTH UNIT

The Health Unit is updating their systems and won't be reporting for a few days. This data is from last Friday.

Eastern Ontario Health Unit  Eastern Ontario Health Unit Vaccination Rates

COVID-19 NEWS

⭕ Quebec's health and welfare commissioner released a report saying the Province was unprepared for COVID-19 and neglected seniors. [CBC]

⭕ 3,000 to 4,000 students could be effected as 20 school bus drivers have left their jobs due to COVID-19. [Ottawa Citizen]
 

WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT

▪️Paramedics had eight cases of people in distress after shovelling snow. The Ottawa Heart Institute recommends warming up first, pushing snow - not lifting, and not to be doing this at all if you have heart problems. [Ottawa Citizen]

▪️The National Capital Commission will be considering design approval of the 2,500 car parking garage on the Experimental Farm tomorrow. The garage is the first stage in building a new Ottawa Hospital campus. The Dow's Lake O-Train station still has no planned connection to the hospital. [NCC Virtual Board Meeting] [Agenda (PDF)]

▪️The Ottawa Outdoor Gear Library at the Overbrook Community Centre is loaning out skis and snowshoes for free. Pick ups are on Tuesdays from 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm and Saturdays from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. The Library will also readily accept donations of winter gear. [Apt 613] [Outdoor Gear Library]

▪️Here are five outdoor skating trails around Ottawa to try out. [CBC]

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