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🍺 WIN a four ticket pass to the Orléans Craft Beer Festival June 7-8. 

One lucky reader could win four tickets to the Saturday afternoon session (11:00 am to 4:00 pm).

Answer the following skill testing question to be entered into the draw: Which band is playing the festival from 2:00 pm to 3:30pm?

Send your answer in an email with the subject Beer Fest to contest@theottawan.com

Martha’s mom will draw the winner’s name from her Choosin’ Hat next Tuesday May 7, and we’ll announce it in the Wednesday May 8 Food and Drink update.

– Martha and Darren

OTTAWA STATS

Ottawan of the Day

• Diane Deans
• – It has been announced that the longtime City councillor and former chair of the Ottawa Police Services board has entered palliative care after a five-year battle with ovarian cancer. (CBC)

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• The feedback I'm getting is that this decision is not based on the quality of work from public servants who currently have hybrid work arrangements, but is really a bit of a knee-jerk reaction to this perception that you need to be in the office to do good work, and I personally reject that

• – Mayor of North Grenville, Nancy Peckford, who says thousands of Federal public service employees have revitalized small towns around Ottawa after they moved there on the assumption work-from-home would continue. (Ted Raymond at CTV) 

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What’s going on at City Hall

No meetings on Monday.

WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT

🌳 Gatineau Park

•  The National Capital Commission is expanding its free in-park shuttle service to weekdays. Shuttles between the Gatineau Park vistors' centre and Pink Lake will run Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday between 9:30 am and 2 pm, as well as Saturday and Sunday. The new service begins May 18.
  
  The shuttles from downtown Ottawa and downtown Gatineau will continue to be weekend-only. (Ted Raymond at CTV) (Shuttle page)

🐟 Chalk River

•  Canadian Nuclear Laboratories upstream at Chalk River was found to have discharged toxic sewage during peak fish spawning season. While Enviroment Canada has said that the sewage was toxic, it did not say where it was discharged or how much, and only admitted that it happened after the CBC asked it because of a tip. Canadian Nuclear Laboratories wants to start storing nuclear waste soon. (Brett Forester at CBC)

🎆 Canada Day

•  Cuts by the City and Heritage Canada have left the Barrhaven Canada Day event short $15,000. The Canadian Heritage Grant programme cut $4,000 from the Canada Day event to $10,000. The City of Ottawa Civic Funding Grant gave zero dollars on a $3,000 request. (Tyler Fleming at CBC)

🏠 Barrhaven

•  The landlord of the family murdered in Barrhaven in March has sold the house because of the tragedy. The landlord said the murders have shaken him deeply. The pre-trial of the suspect, a student who lived with the family, will begin next year. (Natasha O’Neill at CityNews)

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Today

•  Orléans PoutineFest and Street Food Frenzy promises nearly 100 kinds of poutine, plus grownup beverages, kids’ games, desserts, and live entertainment. Until Sunday at 255 Centrum Blvd in Orléans.K1E 3X7.

•  There’s still just enough time to register for the CN Cycle for CHEO on Sunday (the deadline is Saturday May 4).

•  Fibre Artists open their doors to the community once again with the May Fibre Fling Exhibition and Sale. Not only might you find the perfect Mother’s Day gift, but your $5 admission will support Ottawa Food Bank and the Stephen Lewis Foundation. Friday and Saturday at Kitchissippi United Church 630 Island Park Dr. K1Y 0B7

•  Get a hands-on taste of the risograph method (sometimes described as ‘digital screen printing’) of printing while you listen to great tunes. Possible Worlds’ latest Artifacts night is the second in its series of graphic art making. PWYC in advance (suggested payment of $15) or $15 at the door. Arts Court, 2 Daly Ave. K1N 6E2

•  Reasons to love The European Union Short Film Festival (Friday and Saturday at Arts Court Theatre: the screenings are free, the food is provided by participating EU embassies, and the Saturday afternoon programme includes films suitable for kids.

•  More than 30 members of the Ottawa Guild of Potters will be selling their incredible functional pottery ware plus decorative items at the Ottawa Clay Festival, today through Sunday (May 3 - 5) at the Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park. Admission is free; please bring your own bag.

•  You don’t need a partner or even experience at the Rahim Salsa event. Take the salsa workshop from Jose Sandoval and then dance the night away for $18 or, if you already know the moves, for $13. St. John the Evangelist Church, 275 Elgin St. K2P 0H8

•  Harmony Concerts presents singer-songwriter Martyn Joseph on stage at First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa. 30 Cleary Ave. K2A 3Z9

•  Québec playwright Maude Laurendeau’s play Rose in the Machine continues its English language run until May 4 in the Babs Asper Theatre, National Arts Centre 1 Elgin St. K1P 5W1

•  ByTowne Cinema: Wicked Little Letters, Irena’s Vow, Hôtel Science, Exhuma

•  Mayfair Theatre: Wicked Little Letters, Problemista, Club Zero

  Gigs

•  Big Dave McLean CD Release. Rainbow Bistro

•  Journey to Boston (Journey and Boston tribute band). Overflow Brewing

•  Sage Reynolds: Trio Explorations 3. Montgomery Scotch Lounge

•  Emo Night Ottawa: Breakdown. 56 Byward Market Square

•  80s Dance Party. House of TARG

•  FortyOne Live Jazz. Grill 41 Restaurant (Lord Elgin Hotel)

•  Rob Lutes, Rob MacDonald. Red Bird

•  Stray Dog Brewing Taproom Concerts: Sharlee. Stray Dog Brewing Co

•  Go Long, Naked Neighbours. Irene’s Pub Restaurant

Tomorrow

•  Find a new career at the Canadian Armed Forces job fair,  307 De Niverville Rd K1A 0A2 from 1000 hours till 1400 hours. 
   
•  Saturday Road Trip: Cheerfully Made’s Spring Market in Almonte Ontario is one fabulous day with nearly 100 Canadian makers and vintage sellers, a free portrait photo shoot, and a workshop. 182 Bridge Street, Almonte, ON K0A 1A0
   
•  If you have an old bike lying around in the garage, bring it to 5510 Canotek Road K1J 9J5 for the Dominion City Bike Drive. It will be restored and donated to someone who needs it. Saturday May 4 at the brewery.
   
•  Ottawa Clay Festival continues.
   
•  Grab a coffee and shop the Arlington Art Market on Arlington Ave between Bank and Kent and in the parking lot of Glashan School. Rain date: Sunday May 5.
   
•  Crafters and quilters: Build up your stash for future projects at the Hintonburg Fabric Flea Market. Fisher Park Community Centre, 250 Holland Ave. K1Y 0Y5
   

•  Orléans PoutineFest and Street Food Frenzy continues.

•  ByTowne Cinema: Kiki’s Delivery Service (English dubbed), Hôtel Silence, Wicked Little Sisters, Blade Runner 2049.

•  Mayfair Theatre: Sherlock Jr and One Week, Wicked Little Letters, Le Samouraï.
  
  Gigs

•  Avalancha (Rock Latino Y Ska). Mavericks

•  Ottawa Bach Choir: Leipzig 1723. St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, 82 Kent St.

•  Mikhail Laxton. Irene’s Pub Restaurant

•  Ice Cube: Straight Into Canada tour. TD Place

•  Peter Hum Trio. Montgomery Scotch Lounge

•  The Vaniers, Baby Rich, The Rambles. Rainbow Bistro

Sunday

•  Admission is free to Being Studio’s next art show popup, Petalpalooza on Sunday May 5. View the latest work by more than 60 local artists with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

•  Sunday is Cinco de Mayo and the La Ha Tacos truck will be open from 1:30 pm to 7:00 pm - or earlier if they sell out of their delicious, fresh tacos. Find them at 3746 Innes Rd, in Orléans.

•  Wind down another fabulous weekend in Ottawa with Zumba on the Hill. 4:00 pm to 5:15 pm at Parliament Hill Centre Block.

• Common Markets' Spring Market fills the lobby spaces at the National Arts Centre with local vendors. 11:00 am to 4:00 pm at 1 Elgin St. K1P 5W1.

•  Enjoy $6 NEIPA, $6 tacos, and live music at Broadhead Brewery’s Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo. 1680 Vimont Court K4A 3M3.

•  Have you sampled the nearly 100 versions of Poutine at Orléans PoutineFest and Street Food Frenzy?

•  Calabogie Brewing Company’s Kanata branch opens the patio with $5 seasonal draught, $5 burgers, and $5 sausages. 105 Schneider Rd, Ottawa, ON K2K 1Y3

•  Bring your questions about living a more sustainable lifestyle to the Coffee House on Sustainability - Zero-Waste Living. Glebe Community Centre, 175 Third Ave. K1S 2K2.

•  Ottawa Clay Festival winds up at the Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park.

•  CN Cycle for CHEO will bring thousands of fundraising cyclists, runners, and walkers to the streets near the Canadian War Museum and LeBreton Flats. Take note of road closures (in effect from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm).

•  ByTowne Cinema: Kiki’s Delivery Service (English dubbed), Wicked Little Letters, Hôtel Silence, Do Not Expect Much From the End of the World.

•  Mayfair Theatre: Problemista, Club Zero

  Gigs

•  Eisoptrophobia. LIVE on Elgin

•  Pouya, Fat Nick, Terror Reid. Bronson Centre

• Sunday Night Revue. Irene's Pub Restaurant

Monday

• Bring your love of musicals (we’re talking to you, Darren) and your love of your own singing voice (Martha) at Broadway Nights: Duets & Groups. It’s an Open Mic and singalong to a live band. Club SAW, 67 Nicholas St. K1N 7B9.

• ByTowne Cinema: Hôtel Silence, Irena’s Vow, Do Not Expect Much From the End of the World.

• Mayfair Theatre: Problemista, Wicked Little Letters
  
  Gigs

• Nascent Red, Raphael Weinroth-Browne. Minotaure (Gatineau)

• Open Mic. Art House Café
   

Just Announced / Now Booking

• Ottawa Humane Society’s Petals and Paws day has crafts for the kids, a spring plant sale, and of course, animals up for adoption. $2 per person. Saturday, May 11 at 245 West Hunt Club Rd. K2E 1A6

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BUT, ONE MORE THING ...

The Canadiana YouTube channel has released an interesting video on the history of the Rideau Canal, its horrific cost in human life, and how it protected us from the perfidious Americans.

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