In Today’s Edition

→ Shopify uses American address on government document for the first time

→ Sugar bushes are in business as of tomorrow

→ Deals of the Day on #madeincanada coats, leather bags, and local seltzer

→ 🌤️ High -9° Low -14° and partly cloudy.  ☀️ 6:42 am 🌛 5:49 pm 

The Poll

Yesterday, we asked ‘Who will be the premier after today’s election?’.

66% Doug Ford (Progressive Conservative)
10%  Marit Stiles (New Democratic Party)
17%  Bonnie Crombie (Liberal)
2%   Luc Léonard (Mayor of Moonbeam, Ontario)
0%   Mike Schreiner (Green)
5%   One of these names is not a major party leader but is actually the mayor of Moonbeam, Ontario and I have no idea which one

Premier Doug Ford not only won reëlection but also a third majority, a first since 1959. Luc Léonard, mayor of Moonbeam, should also be congratulated as more readers chose him than Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party, an actual candidate.

Today’s question: 

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STATISTICS OTTAWA

OTTAWANS OF THE DAY

• Mathieu Seguin and Yuki Oakman
• The chef de partie and first cook, respectively, of Rogers Centre Ottawa took first place at the Canadian Chef Federation Provincial Competition in Toronto. The duo will head to the grand final in Moncton May 26–29.
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• Like a bad condo project, hastily foisted on the public by a lazy developer, this concept for the bridge was given a tacky name: ‘Motion’

• – Writing in the Ottawa Citizen, engineer Desmond Mills laments the design chosen to replace the Alexandra Bridge has an affront to history.

WHAT’S GOING ON AT CITY HALL

WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT

🗳️ Three new members of the provincial parliament were elected yesterday, everyone else stayed the same.

•  New faces:
  
  CARLETON George Darouze (Progressive Conservative)
  NEPEAN Tyler Watt (Liberal)
  OTTAWA CENTRE Catherine McKenney (New Democratic Party)
• Returning:
  
  KANATA-CARLETON Karen McCrimmon (Liberal)
  ORLÉANS Stephen Blais (Liberal)
  OTTAWA SOUTH John Fraser (Liberal)
  OTTAWA VANIER Lucille Collard (Liberal)
  OTTAWA WEST-NEPEAN Chandra Pasma (New Democratic Party)

🛍️  Shopify

•  Ottawa’s largest company, and Canada’s second largest public company, has listed a New York City address on regulatory filings for the first time. Both Shopify’s 151 O’Conner Street office and its 148 Lafayette Street address were listed as ‘principal executive offices’. When Shopify was asked if it was considering a formal move to the United States, a representative replied that the filing would help other parts of its financials be easier to compare with other tech companies. 
  
  Barbara Shecter in the Financial Post
  
  ➕ Related: Many people in Ottawa have a fondness for Canadian North airlines which flies from Ottawa to Iqualiat and points beyond. It’s been sold to a Winnipeg-based outfit.

📷 Take a Picture, It’ll Last Longer

•  Photographer Curtis Perry has launched what he hopes is a quarterly arts photography magazine. Wave, which will focus on Ottawa area artists, launches with an issue dedicated to the Winter Jazz Festival. Email hello@curtisperry.ca by March 15 if you’re interested in purchasing the 32 page, full colour, launch edition. $25 with free shipping.
  
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🚧 Slater Street

• Slater Street has reopened to traffic after closing due to the partial parkade collapse Wednesday. Work is ongoing to free around fifty cars stuck in the structure. Last June, a pair of apartment buildings was approved by the City’s planning department to be built on the site.
  
  CBC

HISTORIC OTTAWA LOGO T-SHIRTS

THE ROLLING THREE DAY CALENDAR

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✳️ Means change from previous edition

FRIDAY

• ✳️  Bid adieu to February at Tooth and Nail Brewery’s annual Beach Party. Grass skirts optional.

• I Heart Beer and Tacos festival at EY Centre (continues Saturday)

• Also at the EY Centre, the Ottawa Gatineau Golf Expo has all the retailers, demos, auctions, and games (Putting Challenge, anyone?) you want to be ready for the 2025 season. Continues Saturday.

• The Children, a black comedy about love and marriage in the face of disaster, continues at Gladstone Theatre.

• Super Duty Tough Work brings art-rap to the National Arts Centre.

• 🆓 Broadhead Brewery welcomes Seven Dollar Sundress to the stage for Live Music Friday. Also: enjoy BBQ with your brews.

• Ottawa Black Bears and Ottawa 67s play at home tonight.

• ByTowne Cinema: Conclave, A Complete Unknown, Parthenope, The Zone: Snowpiercer

• Mayfair Theatre: Sugarcane, The Seed of the Sacred Pig, Dune
  
  Gigs

• The Barstool Prophets, The Strum Chums. Overflow Brewing Co.

• Namix Kilowatt. SAW Gallery

• Spitfire91. Buster’s Bar & Grill

• Adam Ferris, Mackenzie Drew & Isaac Baronikian. LIVE on Elgin

• Werk! Juarez, Zabella, Kye. Poa Tiki Bar

SATURDAY

• If you want to shop local, choose Blondie Apparel’s Retail Day at 2304 Dwyer Hill Road in Ashton, Ontario.

• Cool Saturday activity: the Visible Mending Workshop at National Gallery of Canada. It’s drop-in and free with your admission to the gallery.

• 🆓 The Canadian War Museum is holding free activities devoted to Razzle Dazzle, the First World War camouflage style. (Admission required if you want to wander the exhibitions)

• Road Trip to Arnprior: Visit Switzer's House of Beer and as you sip Hinterland winery’s Pinot Noir, read the Ontario winery’s blog post explaining why an international space station is not the best place to sip sparkling wine.

• Canadian Centennial Choir will be performing a programme of Latin American works with special guests Ottawa Gay Mens Chorus, and accompanied by Latin-Andean fusion band Colores Andinos.

• Whiprsnapr Brewing is working hard for the Canadian Cancer Society in March. Starting today (Saturday March 1) proceeds from sales of Carol Anne Irish Blonde Ale will go to the charity. If pizza is more your vibe, $5 from the special pies will be donated all month.

• Do it! Learn the basics of the Hustle and stick around to dance until midnight.

• Enjoy local and regional brews at I Heart Beer and Tacos.

• Ottawa Bach Choir and guests Vancouver Chamber Choir present Polychoral Extravaganza, a program of works by Langlais, Bach, Pärt, Taverner, Laura Hawley, and more.

• Ottawa Little Theatre presents The Shawshank Redemption until March 15.

• The (Early Harvest Launch) party’s at Aurelius today. If you’re one of the first 10 customers in store you’ll receive a $30 Mystery Bag, and don’t forget to enter the giveaway draw at the event for your chance to win an amazing prize. 1283B Wellington St. West
   

• Cedric Newman brings the comedy to Yuk Yuk’s

• Cirquonscient presents Cirque À La Carte, bringing the joy of the circus to an intimate setting.

• Ottawa Gatineau Golf Expo has all the retailers, demos, auctions, and games (Putting Challenge, anyone?) you want to be ready for the 2025 season. 

• Urban Sketchers Ottawa will be opening the sketch pads at Carlingwood Mall.

• Get ready for the 2025 growing season. Meet seed vendors, take in the presentations, and enjoy locally produced refreshments at Ottawa Seedy Saturday.

• If there are formal occasions in your near future start your search for the perfect frock at Past Lives thrift shop’s Vintage Prom Pop Up with La Strega Vintage.

• Find more classic fashion at the VPOP market at Next Door. Today and tomorrow

• The Children, a black comedy about love and marriage in the face of disaster, continues at Gladstone Theatre.

• Tonight in NHL hockey: Ottawa Senators vs. San Jose Sharks.

• ByTowne Cinema: Golden Age: An Affair to Remember, Parthenope, The Way, My Way Q&A with director/writer Bill Bennet, Detour: Bound

• Mayfair Theatre: Flow, The Seed Of The Sacred Fig, Inglourious Bastereds
   

• Gigs

• Not Broken Band. Bar Robo

• They’re Not Here. Avant-Garde Bar

• Metro Jazz. Art House Café

• FJ Will Clarke. Sky Lounge

• Mumbo Loco. Rainbow Bistro

• Graven. House of TARG

SUNDAY

• Road Trip Growing Green: The Rockland Garden & Sustainability Fair is a fundraising and educational event that blends gardening, nature, and sustainable living. Visit vendors and community groups and check out the seminars and workshops.

• Make it a casual seafood night with Maker Feed Co’s Sunday Take Home Dinner: Lobster and Shrimp roll. Included: chips, house slaw, and a pop of your choice.

• The National Arts Centre Orchestra joins forces with steel band Pan Fantasy and guests vocalists for an evening of Afro-Caribbean calypso in Steelpan Symphony.

• The Children (matinée) continues at the Gladstone Theatre.

• 🆓 If you missed the Ottawa event on Saturday, check out Seedy Sunday in Kemptville to swap and buy seeds, learn, and enjoy delicious local food.

• The Capital Chamber Choir performs The Sacred Veil, Stem in Alium, and Tentatio at St. Joseph’s Church.

• 🆓 Experience a rare opportunity to hear Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre’s 60-year-old organ in a free concert this afternoon.

• The She Shops Local Disco Bus is on the road again, this time with stops at all three locations of the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.

• It’s day two of the VPop Vintage market at Next Door.

• Heads-up, pinball wizards: It’s All You Can Play Sunday at Ottawa Pinball Arcade (2559 Baseline Road).

• ByTowne Cinema: Parthenope, A Complete Unknown, The Oscars at the ByTowne

• Mayfair Theatre: Flow, Space Jam, 97th Annual Academy Awards

  Gigs

• Korpiklaani, Ensiferum, Trollfest, NiNi in Ottawa. Overflow Brewing Co.

• Mardi Gras Matinée. The Rainbow Bistro

• Mia Kelly. Red bird

• Jesse Cook. National Arts Centre

MONDAY

• 100 Women Who Care Ottawa has donated more nearly $425K since launching in 2014. Help to raise that impressive amount on Monday, when members will hear from Foundation Miroir, SLAY Society, and House2Home.

• Learn about the 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s Disease at the What is Dementia? Information session in Kemptville.

• ByTowne Cinema: Conclave, A Complete Unknown

• Mayfair Theatre: The Last Showgirl, The Room Next Door, Bram Stoker’s Dracula

  Gigs

• Daisy Train Karaoke. The 27 Club

• Karaoke Mondaze. Atomic Rooster

• Plant Powered Performances by the UofO Animal Justice Association. LIVE on Elgin

JUST ANNOUNCED / NOW BOOKING

•  Get ready for concerts, workshops, panels, and a global nightlife summit, all celebrating Ottawa's music scene in the first-ever Capital Music Week (CxMW). May 20-25, 2025. The Capital music awards will take place during CxMW.

• Don’t miss your shot: Pre-sale tickets for Broadway Across Canada’s tour of Hamilton (stopping in Ottawa August 5 through 17) are on sale until March 2. Use the code ELIZA.

DEALS OF THE DAY

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