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Voting is now open in the Capital Music Awards.

Categories include Newcomer of the Year, Single of the Year, Video of the Year, and Live Music Venue of the Year.

And if you want to see the winner’s acceptance speeches in person, free tickets are available for the awards ceremony happening at the Bronson Centre on Thursday June 1st.

– Martha and Darren

We know that Easter has now passed, but as we were in the throes of a multi-day power outage, we missed telling you about new product releases like the Unfiltred Project #179 Bunny Hop New England Pale Ale from Whiprsnapr. The 5.2% beer is described by the brewery as having “dankness from the Idaho 7 hops” and notes of “resiny pine and hints of black tea.” Sounds deep and rich.

Whiprsnapr has also released Unfiltrd Project #180, Orange Sunshine Tangerine NEIPA. Ian the brewer says “Less about the hops for a change, more focused on the tangerine.”
Just in from Aurelius Fine Olive and Balsamic Vinegars: they’ve restocked fan favourite Smokey BBQ Sauce from Michael’s Dolce. The sauce features Aurelius’s own Pomegranate Balsamic as well as sriracha, and they say it “adds another level to any sauce.” There’s a very limited quantity of this stuff, so get clicking. $10.99 - $18.99.
Long Lane Farms’ Meat Shares subscription box gives subscribers the chance to dine on grass fed, lower fat meat. The small box is $315, and the large is $615, and is delivered the first Friday of each month.
Juniper Farm ferme needs a weekend Farm Store Attendant from May to October. Must be fluent in English and French and love working with people. Contact magasin@juniperfarm.ca for details.
Peter Hum at the Ottawa Citizen says the forward-thinking menu at Bar Lupulus makes him believe that he has lived a sheltered life.
Ralf Joneikies at Capital Eats starts this year’s pizza safari at House of Pizza, which has both kinds of pie: Ottawa-style and the kind you get everywhere else in Canada.
After raising everyone’s collective dander by donating $250 to the Trucker Convoy, Stella Luna Gelato’s owner has sold the business to her son Zachary Giuliani and his fiancé, Christopher Berneck. The two are working to win back their neighbourhood, and their employees', respect.
Bubble tea colosus Chatime is opening two Ottawa locations – and giving out samples this weekend, plus buy-one-get-one-free deals. The new locations are 695 Somerset St W, and 1675 10th Line Rd, Orléans.

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Weather

⛅ A mix of sun and cloud. High of 19°, low of 7°

Number

$75
– The daily pay earned by Federal workers for walking the picket line should they go on strike. (Kathryn May in The Functionary)

➕ Related Another 155,000 Federal civil servants are now in strike position. The Treasury Board group represents 100,000 clerical workers, plus firefighters, tradespeople and ship crews.

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Michael Moloughney
The Bell High School gym teacher and father has created the ‘IceCube’, a changable box that assists kids with mobility disabilities to experience ice skating. (Stu Mills at CBC)

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It appears that management has handed off all the work to the consultants: tell us what we should do
– Richard Powers at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management on the Globe & Mail’s bombshell story on the National Art Gallery. The paper argues that the Gallery contracted out its focus, operations, and culture to two firms, one a Vancouver-based diversity and inclusion company and the other a California-based change management organization. [Shannon Proudfoot in the Globe & Mail]

🕵️ Carleton Strike

Carleton University has hired private investigators to surveil striking contract instructors and teaching assistants on picket lines. The University declined to explain why it had hired Xpera to monitor the strikers. (Mitchell Thompson and Luke LeBrun in Press Progress)

🔌 Sewer Power

The City has made an agreement to use heat from the sewer system for the planned Dream LeBreton development. Sewage, by biological processes, can keep a consistent 15° – 20°c year round, suitable for heating or cooling radiators. (The sewage would heat water which is then circulated through radiators, the City isn't suggesting sending sewage directly into the brand new condos, if you were wondering.) (City of Ottawa)

🏨 Airport Hotel

The developers of an airport hotel who wanted $13 million in tax breaks, then said they could settle for $10 million, will be getting nothing. City Council voted today to give them nothing, despite an attempt by Stittsville councillor Glen Gower to give them $3.7 million. City Council has been giving tax breaks to developers for years but the public started objecting when a $2.9 million tax break to a future Porsche dealership on Montréal Road was approved. (CBC)

🏒 New Sens Suitor

Vivek Ranadivé, the owner and chairman of the National Basketball Association’s Sacramento Kings has been meeting with representatives of the Ottawa Senators. It’s thought that he had not made a bid for the team by the March 6 deadline but because the money concerned is so vast, this is not considered an issue. (Bruce Garrioch in the Ottawa Sun)

🗼 Get a Hobby

Québec hobby store chain Imaginaire is opening its first location outside of that province in a 20,000 sq foot site next to Simon at Rideau Centre. The new store will join Quebec City, Sherbrooke, Levis, Trois-Rivieres, Montréal, and Laval in October. (Sarah MacFarlane in Ottawa Business Journal) (Imaginaire)

🍃 Up in Smoke

Gatineau cannabis wholesaler Hexo has been sold to Tilray Brands Inc., based in Leamington, Ontario. The sale is worth US $56 million. There is no word yet on whether the Gatineau office will stay or not. (The Canadian Press)

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Today

Thank you to our reader Rebecca who reached out to tell us that both Beyond the Pale (250 City Centre Ave) and Mill Street Brew Pub (555 Wellington St) have opened their patios. And as we announced yesterday, Nita Beer Company’s outdoor space is open as of today at 190 Colonnade Road, Unit 17.
Green Drinks brings its monthly meetup to The Lieutenant’s Pump(361 Elgin St). Networking started at 5:30pm.
Learn how to make your own 12”x12”x12” Cedar Planter Box at Ottawa Tool Library.

Tomorrow

It’s vinyl and pickup Euchre night at Nita Beer Company. 190 Colonnade Road, Unit 17.
“Balises” is a collaboration between French clarinettist Xavier Charles and Quebecois jazz punk bassist Éric Normand. Expect chamber music, electro-accoustic stylings, and unabashed improvisation. SAW Gallery (67 Nicholas), $20-$30 suggested entrance fee, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Matriarchs Uprising is a festival of Contemporary Indigenous dance and storytelling, combining conversation, performance, and workshops. Curated by Olivia C. Davies. At the National Arts Centre April 13-15.
The in-person Ottawa Writers Festival launch of Snow Road Stationby Elisabeth Hay is sold out, but you can plan to attend virtually.
The Signatures Originals Spring Craft Sale 2023 takes over Hall 3 of the EY Centre until Sunday April 16. This edition of the show will feature an Indigenous Showcase, produced in partnership with Indigenous Experiences. Tickets are 50% after 5:00pm on Thursday and Friday. 4899 Uplands Drive.
Almanac explains the basics about sourdough starters at the Let’s Get Started workshop. Buy a ticket for just the class for $30, or spend $45 and receive a starter to take home plus a bag of flour to feed it. 4:30pm to 5:30pm at the Almanac bakery, 9-5510 Canotek Road.

Friday

Overflow will release a brand new beer today: Rise and Shine - Belgian Wit hits the shelves at 10:00am. 2477 Kaladar Ave.

Just announced / booking now

Feist and William Prince join the lineup at the Ottawa Jazz Festival.
Tickets for the Ottawa Children’s Festival de la jeunesse, running May 11-14 at LeBreton Flats Park, the Canadian War Museum, and Arts Court, are on sale now. This year the festival includes the CECCE Tent, with programming aimed at Francophone immersion audiences. Related: The festival is looking for volunteers to fill a number of roles.
Canadian Geographic presents an evening with British Maritime archaeologist Mensun Bound, who will talk about his journey to find Sir Ernest Shackleton’s lost ship the Endurance. Pay-what-you-can. Alex Trebek Theatre, 50 Sussex Drive.

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Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival (May 25 to June 4) is offering a savings on the 6-ticket package. Right now you can get it for $75, down from $90 (plus fees and taxes).

If you need furniture or appliances, the Habitat ReStore is a good place to check out. There are deals on fridges, doors, pianos, couches, and other goods for the home in the Anniversary Sale.

Save 20% on any book in the Almanac baker’s library, when you purchase any bag of flour or grain. Valid until Sunday night.

Ottawa software developer Paul Craig has created a free chatbot for all your tax problems, using artificial intelligence to figure out the answers. Good luck, you can try it here.

We will see you tomorrow – Martha and Darren

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