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HELLO OTTAWA

  • In today’s ottawan:

    → Auditor General finds maintenance issues with OC Transpo buses

  • → Practise your downward dog under the Harvest Moon tomorrow

  • → Nepean MPP Lisa MacLeod won’t be re-running for election

– Martha and Darren

STATS

Number

  • $59,000
  • – The amount of money it would cost the City to keep lifeguards on duty until Labour Day. The City currently funds lifeguards for 72 days during the summer. Keeping lifeguards on duty an extra hour in the evening all summer long would cost an extra $70,000. (Josh Pringle at CTV)

Ottawans of the Day 

  • David O’Meara and Véronique Sylvain
  • – The two have been appointed as Ottawa’s Poets Laureate in English and French, respectively. Their inaugural readings will be at 6:30 pm, Club SAW, 87 Nicholas Street,  October 1. (City of Ottawa)

Quote 

  • So just think of this as PBS Pledge Week for The Bulldog

  • – Ottawa Bulldog editor/publisher/dishwasher Ken Gray launching the first fundraiser for the muckraking website. (Ottawa Bulldog) (Donate)

Sports

  • 🏈 CFL Ottawa RedBlacks 21– Hamilton Tiger-Cats 37 last Saturday
  • ⚽ CPL Atlético Ottawa 2 – Calvary FC  2 last night

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CITY HALL AGENDA

What’s going on at City Hall

Committee of Adjustment – Panel 3
Tuesday, September 17 at 9:00 am

  • 177 Loreka – To permit an increased projection for the construction of a deck at the rear of the existing dwelling.
  • 5370 Sand – To convey a portion of land to the abutting property to the northwest (PIN 14558-0149).
  • 394 Allbirch – To permit an increased cumulative floor area and reduced setbacks from the front and side lot lines for the construction of a new detached garage.
  • 4490 Donnelly – To convey a portion of the property to the abutting property owners to the east, known municipally as 4472 Donnelly Drive.
  • 1126 Cope – To permit a driveway to occupy 60 per cent of the front yard.

📋 Agenda
 

Committee of Adjustment – Panel 2
Tuesday, September 17 at 1:00 pm

  • 3095 Palladium – To subdivide the property into two parcels of land and establish easements for future development.
  • 1224 Place d'Orléans – To permit daytime and overnight boarding of household pets in an existing unit of a commercial building (“Dogtopia”).
  • 340 Poulin – To permit reduced front yard, corner side yard and interior side yard setbacks for one half of a proposed semi-detached dwelling.
  • 10 Meadowlands – To subdivide the property into two parcels of land to establish separate ownership for each half of the semi-detached dwelling.
  • 37 Tower – To permit vehicle parking spaces in the corner side yard, a reduced soft landscape area in the corner side and front yards, increased driveway and walkway widths with no soft landscape separation, and an increased private approach width.
  • 3776, 3780 Albion – To subdivide the property into two lots for back-to-back townhouse buildings (4 dwelling units and 4 additional dwelling units) with reduced driveway width, increased eaves and stair riser projection and individual and shared driveways on the same lot.

📋 Agenda
 

Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee
Tuesday, September 17 at 4:00 pm

  • Update on the Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee’s Terms of Reference
  • Update on Priorities for the Community Safety and Well-Being Advisory Committee – Integrated and Simpler Systems, and Housing

📋 Agenda

 

Accessibility Advisory Committee
Tuesday, September 17 at 6:00 pm

  • Lansdowne 2.0 Phase 1 Event Centre – That the Accessibility Advisory Committee receive the presentation and provide feedback as appropriate.
  • City of Ottawa Municipal Accessibility Plan Consultations – That the Accessibility Advisory Committee receive the presentation and provide feedback as appropriate.

📋 Agenda

 

 

WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT

🚊 O Train roundup

It has been a busy weekend for O Train and OC Transpo stories.

  • An Ontario Financial Accountability Office report says that Toronto gets five times the transit subsidy that Ottawa does. The Greater Toronto area receives $196.49 per resident against the $31.91 Ottawa receives.  (Andrea Bennett at CityNews) (The Report)
  • Former Ottawa transit commissioner Sarah Wright-Gilbert posits that the reduction in O Train frequency from 5 minutes to 10 minutes in non-rush hours is because carriages have been removed from service. (Sarah Wright-Gilbert on Twitter)
  • The new Bowesville Station was built in the middle of nowhere. Usually this is because development will be built around it, but in this case, there are no plans at all. (Blair Crawford in the Ottawa Citizen)
  • Students who were required to pay transit fare when their U Pass didn’t work can request reimbursement until September 20. OC Transpo says to speak with the relevent post-secondary transit department for details. (Ted Raymond at CTV)
  • Ottawa’s Auditor General reports some egregious maintenance issues about OC Transpo’s buses:  

    • Evidence of apprentice supervision by a licensed mechanic could not be consistently demonstrated

    • Apprentices received premiums for working on brake and inspection jobs that they are not entitled to

    • An apprentice working on buses did not have the required registration with the Province

    • There is no standard process in place to ensure that maintenance work outsourced to vendors is completed in accordance with expectations

    • Process documentation is not always available or sufficiently detailed

    • Bus maintenance records are not consistently stored electronically, increasing the risk of misplaced files

    (Ted Raymond at CTV) (The report

🗳️ Legislative Assembly of Ontario

  • Lisa MacLeod, the Member of the Provincial Parliament for Nepean, won’t be seeking reëlection. MacLeod has served as the representative for the riding for 19 years, including when the electoral district also included Carleton. The decision comes after a ‘summer of reflection’ with family and friends. MacLeod has endorsed Jay Chadha, a Programme Manager for rail operations, Employee Management, at OC Transpo to be the next Progressive Conservative candidate. (Charlie Senack in the Barrhaven Independent)

🛻 Convoy News

  • The trial of two Convoy organizers ended Friday. Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were charged with mischief, intimidation, and obstruction, amongst other indictments. The date for a verdict, but not the verdict itself, will be set November 26. (David Fraser at CBC)

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  • 🆓 Disrupt your workday with a lunch break at The Shed, where Tennyson King will be playing from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm. 

  • 🆓 The Harvest Moon will be visible from just after sunset tonight, with peak illumination at 10:34 pm. According to the Farmers’ Almanac, this full moon is different from the others in that it always rises at around the same time for several evenings in a row, near in time to the Autumn Equinox (which occurs on September 22 or 23). This is handy for farmers, who can use the moonlight to finish their harvests. 

  • 🆓 Take a Full Moon Yoga class on the Great Lawn at Lansdown Park.

  • ByTowne Cinema: Temporarily closed for maintenance work 

  • Mayfair TheatreSisi & I, His Three Daughters, Breakin’

    Gigs

  • Too Many Zoos - Retail Therapy Tour. Overflow Brewing Co. 

  • Hippie Death Cult, Kadabra, Hempress, Trenchfoot. Dominion Tavern

  • Hank Williams Birthday Bash hosted by Ball & Chain and the Wreckers. Rainbow Bistro

  • Open Stage. Red Bird

  • Trivia Tuesday: Broadhead Brewing, Pour Boy, Royal Oak Pubs (Centrepointe), Manor Lounge, Moose McGuire’s, The Prescott

Wednesday

  • Harvest: A Feast of Fall is a multi-chef food and beverage experience that brings together the city's top award-winning chefs, artisanal beverage producers, and passionate foodies for a night of Farm to Table-inspired delights. All proceeds go to Youturn, the non-profit that helps the most at-risk youth, whose mission is to provide evidence-informed, individualized service to help develop the skills to become strong participating members of the community. Wednesday September 18 at Ottawa Art Galley, 10 Daly Ave. 

  • Practice your life drawing skills from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Sandy Hill Life Drawing costs just $10 per artist and features a live model. 250 Somerset St East. 

  • Let your creativity flow free with the Journaling with Collage workshop at Marker House. $58.61 plus fees. 

  • BytTowne Cinema: Temporarily closed for maintenance work 

  • Mayfair TheatreSisi & I, His Three Daughters, 1984

    Gigs

  • Girls to the Front Songwriters Circle. Irene’s Pub

  • Campfire Clowns. LIVE on Elgin

  • Book Launch: David O’Meara’s “Chandelier”

  • Goatwhore, Vitriol, Necrofier, Serene Dark, Aaveiv. The Brass Monkey

  • Trivia Night. Brew Revolution

Long Runs

  • Cirque du Soleil ECHO continues in Gatineau until September 22. 

  • The University of Ottawa created the Department of Visual Arts 50 years ago. The Ottawa Art Gallery commemorates those five decades with the exhibition Art School Confidential, until September 22.

Just Announced / Now Booking

  • While there are some tickets remaining for the September session of Naked Boys Reading, it’s likely to sell out before performance day next Monday September 23. If you’re unfamiliar with the concept: naked men read from a variety of curated literary sources related to a theme, which for this month is “Into The Woods”. 

  • 🆓 Minoshkite Indigenous Music & Arts Festival returns to Ottawa on October 3rd, 2024. Minoshkite, which translates to “music to the ears” in Algonquin is a FREE EVENT which includes performances by Tom Wilson (Tehohàhake Trio), Mimi O'Bonsawin, Siibii, and more at The Bronson Centre Music Theatre. This vibrant festival will also feature youth programming, local artisans, and a chance to connect with Indigenous culture. Hosted by Theland Kicknosway, Minoshkite offers a rich celebration of music and artistry in the heart of the capital. Don't miss out—secure your tickets now and experience music that truly resonates. 

  • The line-up of the Ottawa Canadian Film Festival has been announced. Sixteen films from all three coasts will play at the ByTowne November 7 to 9. Three films by Ottawa directors will be featured, Bridge the GapThe Old Days, and A Good Day Will Come.
     

DEALS OF THE DAY

Celebrate Aurelius Fine Olive Oils and Balsamic Vinegars’ 6th birthday with the Anniversary Sale, where you’ll receive 30-50% off select items. Plus, visit the store on Wednesday (September 18) for samples and cupcakes. 

BUT, ONE MORE THING ...

It’s that time again for The Bobs: Best Ottawa Business Awards. The Ottawa Board of Trade and Ottawa Business Journal are seeking nominations in the categories:

  • Best New Business
  • Best Not-For-Profit
  • Best Leader in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
  • Best Performance in:
  • Customer Experience
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Export
  • Human Resources
  • Marketing
  • Sales
  • Social Entrepreneurship

Make your nominations here. The deadline is September 27.

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