In Today’s Edition → Two Ottawa residents are running locally for Prime Minister → Ottawa Horticultural Society dives deeply into New York’s High Line Park tomorrow → Deals of the Day: local tea and a big pots and pans event → ⛅ High 6° Low -6° and cloudy. ☀️ 7:00 am 🌛 7:20 pm |
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- – The number of translators that the Federal government’s Translation bureau plans to cut over the next five years, out of around 1,350 positions. The bureau says that it will rely more on artificial intelligence for translation services. The Translation Bureau provides translation services across Federal public departments and agencies.
CBC
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🗳️ Federal Election - Governor General Mary Simon yesterday dissolved Parliament, drew up the writ of election, and set a date of Monday, April 28 to go to the polls.With the same day announcement that Rockcliffe Park resident Prime Minister Mark Carney will run in the Nepean riding, two of the major parties’ candidates will be asking Ottawa residents for their support. Also a Rockcliffe Park resident, Pierre Poilievre is running to be reëlected in the newly expanded Carleton riding.
Info on how and where to vote is at Elections Canada.
Spencer Van Dyk and Rachel Aiello at CTV
🏅 National Historic Sites - The Dominion Observatory on Carling avenue has been designated a national historic site. Inspired by the Royal Observatory in Greenwich, England, the Observatory was constructed in 1902 for ‘research and collaboration in the fields of astronomy, geophysics, seismologys and gravitational studies’. In 1970, much of the Observatory’s work was transferred to the National Research Council and Natural Resources Canada. The building currently houses Natural Resources Canada’s Office of Energy Efficiency.
Simon Hopkins in the Kitchissippi Times
🌊 Freshet ♀️Harmony House - Harmony House, which assists women leaving domestic violence shelters into transitional housing, has put out a call for donations. Harmony House has access to 16 units but has 80 families on its waiting list. In the latest request, Harmony House is requesting ‘household items, kitchen supplies, personal care items, children and baby needs, and spring/outdoor essentials for women and children’. Specific items, and how to donate, are on its website.
Kimberley Johnson at CTV
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The Poll Friday, we asked ‘Are you bothered about the Hudson’s Bay Co. closures?’ 74% Yes, it’s hard not to think of The Bay
22% No, we need department stores like we need rabbit ears on TVs
4% I've been disconsolate since the Bay took over the AJ Freiman Department Store
All four Bay stores in Ottawa and the one in Gatineau are liquidating their stock as of today.
Today’s Poll: We’re going to ask this question twice. Today and again on election day, Monday April 28.
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Who will be Prime Minister on Tuesday, April 29? |
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✳️ Means change from previous edition MONDAY 🆓 French speaking toddlers will enjoy Les lundis des tout-petits at the National Arts Centre. ByTowne Cinema: Marcello Mio, Can I Get a Witness? Santosh Mayfair Theatre: No Other Land, The Straight Story, Scarecrow Gigs Karaoke Mondaze. Atomic Rooster Geek Trivia. Level One Game Pub 5-Star Monday Band. The Laff
TUESDAY WEDNESDAY 🆓 Listen as soprano Susan Elizabeth Brown and pianist Lucas Porter perform pieces by Berg and Barber in the DOMS lunchtime concert. Spend your midweek with luxury cars and delicious Italian food and drink. La Bottega Nicastro’s Wine, Food, and Fast Cars event at Maserati of Ottawa (611 Montreal Road) promises wine tastings and nibbles from the Emilia Romagna region of Italy. 🆓 We humans count on yeast for so much: bread, beer, and wine for starters. Find out what the tiny living creatures can do at the Science Café with Assistant Professor Dr. Eugene Fletcher of Carleton U. There are $1000s in prizes including a swanky new PS5 to be won at Nerdy Bingo. If your heart fills with dread when your bike chain makes that noise (you know the one we mean), register for the Quick Cranks Pay What you Can seminar “Click, Click, Klunk” where you’ll learn “Quick Fixes for Poor Shifting.” 1089 Somerset St. Get over the midweek hump with some socializing and dancing at the Bubble Tea Social & DJ Party at Xing Fu Tang. ByTowne Cinema: Marcello Mio, Golden Age: Citizen Kane, Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity
Mayfair Theatre: No Other Land, Nickel Boys, Scarecrow Gigs Kandle, Apacalda, Alanna Sterling. Rainbow Bistro Video Game Music Live. House of TARG Questionable Behaviour Trivia. Overflow Brewing Co. Jazz Nite with Kyler Mackenzie. Bar Robo
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The new Northern Superleague has revealed the kit for the six teams’ inaugral season, including Ottawa Rapid. The league described the Rapid’s jersey as: ‘Dark, powerful, and unstoppable—Ottawa Rapid FC’s home kit mirrors the force of nature itself. A deep black base, laced with subtle green and blue hues, reflects the rugged landscapes of the region, while bold accents streak across like flashes of lightning. Designed for a team that moves with relentless speed, this jersey embodies the energy of a storm brewing on the horizon.’ |
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