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HELLO OTTAWA

We don’t usually plug our t-shirts up here in the introduction box but a Tweet by River Ward councillor Riley Brockington has shaken us up: ‘The final demolition permit for the Carling Ave Travelodge has been granted’.

That Travelodge of course is the latest incarnation of the Talisman Motor Inn, where Ottawa’s grooviest mingled in the Beachcomber tiki bar in the 60s.

Pour out a Mai Tai in rememberance of Old Ottawa.

Giveaway

You have until this evening to enter the Capital Wedding Show double pass giveaway. To be in with a chance to win, send us an email (wedding@theottawan.com) with the answer to this question: Is there free parking at the Capital Wedding Show? 

– Martha and Darren

💞 Romantic Gift Ideas for Your Valentine

1. The stylish self care lineup by Kanata’s Blush & Bloom Handcrafted (think trinket dishes, soy candles, wax melts, bath salts, etc.) would look pretty sensational on any bathroom counter or bedside.
    
2. No matter who you are, you're probably giddy with excitement when you answer the door and someone hands you a gift basket. Baskits has Valentine’s gifts for her, him, and them, whether they’re sweet tooths, spa lovers or style mavens.
    
3. The Flourish line of porcelain jewellery is made in Ottawa and Vancouver.
    
4. Côté Fleurs’ sweet bud vases are perfect for a single bloom. $25
    
5. And for your besties: Mini Valentines Bouquet from Côté Fleurs are small, arrangements bursting with colour and priced to spread the joy: one is $25, two or more cost $20 each.
    
6. The Be Mine Valentine soy candle from Sara’s Soaps and Candles is scented with a romantic blend of Strawberries and Champagne. Made in Toronto. $22
    
7. Birch Jewellery’s Red Glitter Heart Earrings are adorable, sparkly hearts that will bring a Valentine or Galentine vibe to any outfit. Designed and made in Ottawa. $22.

TODAY’S LINE UP

•  Ottawa Stats
•  City Hall Agenda
•  What Ottawa is Talking About
•  Events
•  Deals of the Day

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Sports

• 🏒 PWHL Ottawa 2 – Minnesota 3 last night

CITY HALL AGENDA

What’s going on at City Hall
 

No more meetings this week.

WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT

⚖️ Lansdowne 2.0

•  The Glebe Community Association is taking the City to the Ontario Land Tribunal over Lansdown 2.0. The association’s appeal focuses on the removal of green space and the “excessive’ height of the planned towers. (Benjamin Lopez Steven at CBC)

🛒 Donovan Burey’s Weekly Grocery Review

•  Every week, Donovan Burey goes through all the supermarket flyers and publishes the deals on Ottawa Reddit. Some highlights: fresh pork belly for $2.99 per lb at Green Fresh Supermarket and Romaine lettuce 3-pack for $2.88 at Giant Tiger. (/Ottawa)

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EVENTS

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Today

•  Go underground: Cold Comfort for a Hot World, the latest Artist-in-Residence exhibition at the Diefenbunker, will close on February 4. The show, by Sarah Blumel and Anisa Cameron aka Wind Up Radio, uses original music, clips from classic civil defence films, and humour to examine how 21st century citizens cope with the threat of nuclear war - and other existential risks. Open Wednesday through Sunday.

•  Watch what was happening at Digital Arts Resource Centre in 2023 with the Resolution 2024 screening party. As well as the screening and reception, the participating artists will be in attendance for a Q&A. $10 per person.

•  The Ottawa Home & Remodelling Show runs today through Sunday at the EY Centre. Get 2-for-1 tickets. 

  
  Gigs

•  Throwback Thursday Jazz Nights. Apothecary Lounge

•  Thursday Nights are a Drag: Who Let the Dogs Out? Fundraiser. Swizzles Bar and Grill

•  Comedy Night. Pour Boy

•  AnjChito & Dan Kelly. Overflow Brewing

•  The Death Wheelers, Hazehound, Empress. House of TARG

•  Two-Funny Comedy-Trivia-Improv. Calabogie Brewing Kanata Taproom

•  Irene’s Thursday Blues Sessions. Irene’s Pub Restaurant

•  Open Mic. Stray Dog Brewing

•  Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (play). LIVE on Elgin
   

Tomorrow

•  Let the moon guide you as you Snowshoe Under the Stars in Gatineau Park on Friday nights until March 29. These evening excursions are guided by experienced nature interpreters from Friends of Gatineau Park, and no snowshoeing experience is necessary. $20 for Members, $25 for non-members.

•  Are you free Friday? Go birding with guides on the Sarsaparilla Trail in the Greenbelt from 8:00 am to noon. The plan is to search for Red-breasted Nuthatch, Pileated Woodpecker, and Chickadees as well as Finches, (including Crossbills), Redpolls and Pine Siskin. If all goes well, there may also be sightings of the Snowy Owl or Bald Eagle.

•  It’s Opening Night of Backra Bluid, the new photography exhibition at SPAO by Stacey Tyrell. In her series of self-portraits, Tyrell transforms herself into her imagined white relatives.
   

• The Ottawa Home & Remodelling Show runs today through Sunday at the EY Centre. Get 2-for-1 tickets.

• Youth Infringement Festival is holding a Clothing Swap at Ottawa Art Gallery from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm in the Studio. If you don't have clothes to exchange, $5 will buy you a bag of someone else's. There will also be a button maker (by donation). 
   

• Gigs

•  Derecho Party & Friends LIVE! Avant-Garde Bar

•  Alex Lopez. Lorenzo Bar and Grill

•  Wyntr, Handsome Sandwich, Holly Acres, The Turning Lights, Marble Ghosts. Dominion Tavern

•  Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (play). LIVE on Elgin

•  The Death Wheelers, Hazehound, Empress. House of TARG
   

Saturday

•  There’s so much more to do than shop for The Dress at the Capital Wedding Show (today and Sunday). Be sure to sign up for the show’s Bridal Registry, which will give you a chance to win a $500 gift card for VIA Rail Canada, a trip to the Dominican Republic, and prizes from exhibitors. Visit the bar for a glass of bubbly, and wander the exhibition floor to explore the decor and table setting ideas from suppliers. For a chance to win tickets to the show, 👀 look above.

•  Canadian 12-piece Soul-Funk supergroup The Commotions will release their latest album on January 20 at the Bronson Centre Music Theatre.

•  You can’t see the Eagles play live, but Hotel California one of your all time fave LPs. Here’s what you do: buy a ticket to Classic Albums Live (CAL) presents The Eagles: Hotel California and listen as incredible, talented musicians play the entire album note for note. Live at the NAC’s Southam Hall at 8:00 pm.

•  If you feel like a skate this weekend, check out the City of Ottawa’s list of community rinks.

• The Ottawa Home & Remodelling Show runs today through Sunday at the EY Centre. Get 2-for-1 tickets.
   

• Gigs

•  FROST techno and house. Berlin

•  Eastbound of Bytown. Gavans Hotel in Quyon, QC. (NOTE: at this time of year the ferry at Fitzroy Harbour isn’t running, so you’ll have to drive the long way round.)

•  USA Out of Vietnam, TBWNIS, Paraphonique. House of TARG

•  Mecca of Stank. Irene’s Pub Restaurant

•  Danny and the Deep Blue Sea (play). LIVE on Elgin

•  Kiwi Jr., Backseat Dragon, Mushy Gushy. Dominion Tavern

   

   

Just Announced

• Ottawa Riverkeeper has a number of Summer 2024 positions to fill. Interviews will be starting soon for the short term positions in Communications, Policy & Advocacy, Events, Education and Outreach, Science and Water Quality.

DEALS OF THE DAY

BUT, ONE MORE THING ...

Okay, it’s a hat-trick of liminal Ottawa sports this week. There is wrasslin’ monthly at the Dom Polski Hall, and Vasileios Tselios at Apartment 613 spent an evening last week watching a 20 person battle royale at the New Year’s Wrestle-ution.

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