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Posted Friday, April 30, 2004 by admin
Mayworks: SAT.& SUN. MAY 1&2
SATURDAY MAY 1
1 to 4pm - Union~Art Exhibition- Official opening, Vernissage, Ottawa City
Hall Art Gallery, (110 Laurier Avenue West), free entry. All of the work in
this show was created in collaboration with local unionist/activists.

6pm - Judy Darcy Tribute at the Canadian Dimension dinner, Yangtze
Restaurant, Come out and support the left's most venerable magazine - now
in its fifth decade! (700 Somerset West) Tickets $45.00

SUNDAY MAY 2
Afternoon
Labour Film Festival! at the Library & Archives of Canada, (395 Wellington
at Bay),Tickets $10.00 or pay what you can
1:30 - 3pm - "My Student Loan" A documentary about the absurdities of
students wallowing in massive debt. Director Mike Johnston will introduce
the film and answer questions.
3 - 4pm - "Putting it together - differently" A film about the powerful
uses of montage as an educational and political tool. Director Glen
Richards will introduce the film and answer questions.
4 - 5:30pm - "Tina in Mexico" A powerful story of the artistic and
political legacy of photographer Tina Modotti. Director Brenda Longfellow
will introduce the film and answer questions.

Evening
7pm - A Reading from John Osborne's 1950's classic play "Look Back In
Anger". Performed by 5 professional actors including Kristina Watt, James
Richardson and Devin Charlebois. Third Wall Theatre's take on this
revolutionary play that looks at the class struggle and the struggle of the
working class to achieve a better life. - PSAC Headquarters, JK Wyllie
Room, (233 Gilmour) Tickets $5.00 or pay what you can

Ottawa's Mayworks Festival of Working People and the Arts (April 28 - May5)
is an annual multi-disciplinary arts festival that celebrates the building
of communities and
people's struggles for social and economic justice.
For more info: Don Monet 613 2619504 or visit mayworksottawa.ca

Posted Friday, April 30, 2004 by admin
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of May 3,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media have
been highlighted.

Ottawa Municipal Campground Authority - Monday, May 3, 4:30 p.m., Room 2A,
Ben Franklin Place (101 Centrepointe Dr.)

Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee - Tuesday, May 4, 1:30
p.m., Champlain Room
* 2004 Tax Ratios and Other Tax Policies
* Offers to Purchase - 150 Elgin St. / 31 Gloucester
* Development Charges Policy Report
*
* Local Architectural Conservation Advisory Committee - Tuesday, May
4, 6 p.m., Colonel By Room
*
* Transportation Committee - Wednesday, May 5, 9:30 a.m., Champlain
Room
* OC Transpo Transplan 2004
* Transit Service Financial Performance Review 2004
*
* Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee - Thursday, May 6,
9:30 a.m., Champlain Room
* Action Ottawa

French Language Services Advisory Committee - Thursday, May 6, 7 p.m.,
Champlain Room

The agenda for these meetings and related reports will be posted on the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the respective
meetings.

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Friday, April 30, 2004 by admin
SENATORS SCOUT KEN WILLIAMSON DIES SUDDENLY
The Ottawa Senators are deeply saddened to announce the sudden passing of Ken Williamson of a stomach aneurysm in a hospital in Minneapolis, Minn. on Wednesday, April 28.

Ken, 64, joined the team in August 1999 as the Senators western United States amateur scout. The native of Winnipeg came from the St. Louis Blues organization, where he had served as the Blues' Midwest scout on a part-time basis since the 1993-94 season.

"Our prayers and thoughts go to Ken's wife and family," said John Muckler, Senators general manager. "Ken was an excellent member of our scouting staff and a good friend to all of us and his colleagues. His contributions and insights will be sorely missed."

Ken is survived by his wife Gale, three children and six grand-children.

The funeral service will be held Monday, May 3, 2:00 p.m. at the White Funeral Home (20134 Kenwood Trail) in Lakeville, Minn., with visitation at 1:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, any remembrance can be made: "To Family" 23476 France Circle, Lakeville, Minn. 55044, (952) 461-2365.

For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239

Posted Friday, April 30, 2004 by admin
Choral Celebration launches Catholic Education Week
Hundreds of students will join in song this weekend to kick off the
Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board’s events marking Catholic Education
Week 2004, which runs from Sunday, May 2 through to Friday, May 7.

The Choral Celebration, to be held Sunday, May 2 at St. Francois d’Assise
Church, Wellington and Fairmont Streets, Ottawa, will feature student
choirs from several elementary schools. The performance will be held at
1:30 p.m. and will feature music in keeping with the theme of Catholic
Education Week — “You are the Light of the World.”

Another highlight will be the Catholic Education Week Mass, on Monday, May
3 at 7:30 p.m. at Notre Dame Cathedral, 385 Sussex Drive, Ottawa. After
the Mass, the annual Director of Education Commendation Awards and the
annual Stephen H. Richardson Memorial Award will be presented. The Board
Choir, under the direction of MaryAnn Dunn, will lead the congregation in
song during the Mass.

The 13th Annual Dance Showcase, featuring the footwork of hundreds of
students, will be presented on Tuesday, May 4 at 6:30 p.m. at Notre Dame
High School, 710 Broadview Avenue, Ottawa. The Showcase will also be
presented on Wednesday, May 5 at 9:30 a.m. at St. Paul High School, 2675
Draper Avenue, Ottawa, and on Thursday, May 6 at 9:30 a.m. at Notre Dame
High School.

All OCCSB schools will hold open houses and many other activities during
Catholic Education Week. Details of individual school activities are
available through the Board Information Office at 224-4455, extension 2330
or by calling the schools.

Posted Friday, April 30, 2004 by admin
POXY de-caffeinated at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & HERITAGE BREWERY
PRESENT...

From Montreal/ Dusty Tracks Recording Artists
POXY
(ex-Caféïne)

+ THE PERFECT DYSTOPIA

Wednesday, May 26 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door

"Xavier Caféine is one of Montreal’s most ubiquitous rockers, having fronted the glam punk band Caféine,
played with Paradise and Cacao People (his ongoing, electro-improv act led by two members of
Les Georges Leningrad) and co-hosted Club Saphir’s ever-popular Friday night dance party (Panic) with
DJ Plastik Patrik...Alongside his old Caféine cohort Eric Sonic, One976’s Alex Caliber (both on guitar and
backing vox) and his younger brother, Sam, on drums, Xavier has created Poxy in Caféine’s image, but with
an added seven years of skill under his belt — as a singer, songwriter, player and producer — his sound is
more tight and focused than ever."- CHARTATTACK.COM.

"Poxy's main man Xavier Caféine is one of the most recognizable rockers on the Montreal scene...
Having initially turned heads with his old band Caféine." - MONTREAL MIRROR.

Poxy, a new-rock Montreal band, was formed when the group Caféïne broke up. Éric Sonic (guitar, back vocals), Alex Caliber (guitar, back vocals) and Samuel Caféïne (drums) came together early 2003 thanks to Xavier Caféïne (bass, vocals). Influenced by punk groups like Sex Pistols, Pixies and The Cure, and united through their passion for punk rock music and desire to create a signature sound, they redefine rock 'n' roll with a style they call pirate-pop.

*********

Web sites:
POXY - http://www.poxy-music.com
THE PERFECT DYSTOPIA - http://www.theperfectdystopia.com

Information:
POXY - Sylvain Pereira (514) 524-9995 sly@dusty-tracks.com
THE PERFECT DYSTOPIA - info@theperfectdystopia.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com

Posted Friday, April 30, 2004 by admin
Durufle Requiem Featured at St. Matthew's Spring Concert
The Music Ministry of St. Matthew’s Anglican Church in Ottawa presents Maurice Durufle’s Requiem, Op.9
with selections by Gibbons, Byrd, Wood and Howells, at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday May 8th.

Featured performers will be soloists Chelsea Honeyman (Mezzo-soprano) and Gary Dahl, (Baritone), as well as organist Matthew Larkin. The music will be under the direction of Christopher Argent; music director at St. Matthew’s.

St.Matthew’s is recognized for its music program with its renowned Choir of Men and Boys (est. 1956) as well as its Choir of Women and Girls (est.1990) which, combined for major concerts and special services, number about 100 singers. Past music directors include Gerald Wheeler, Brian Law, Andrew Teague and Matthew Larkin.

The Requiem, Op.9 (3rd version), by Maurice Durufle was commissioned by his publisher, Durand and Company, and is dedicated to the composer's father. It was completed in September 1947 and received its first performance two months later.

Durufle (1902-1986) was born in Louviers, France, and ultimately went to Paris to study organ with Tournemire and Vierne, for whom he substituted at Sainte-Clotilde and Notre Dame. While a student at the Paris Conservatoire, he received first prize in organ and improvisation, harmony, fugue, piano accompaniment, and composition, in the classes of J. Gallon, Caussade, Estyle, and Dukas. He taught at the Paris Conservatoire from 1943 until 1969. In 1930, Durufle was appointed organist at the church of St. Etienne-du-Mont in Paris, a position with which he remained associated until his death in 1986

This concert is a benefit concert for St.Matthew's Capital Fund and a freewill offering will be taken with a suggested minimum donation of $10 per person. Receipts will be issued to those requesting them.

St Matthew’s Anglican Church is located in the Glebe between Glebe Avenue and First Avenue just west of Bank Street.

For more information on the music ministry at St. Matthew's Anglican Church, please check out our web site at http://www.stmatthewsottawa.on.ca
or call Shelagh Hemingway at the Church Office at 234-4024.

Posted Friday, April 30, 2004 by admin
NACO, May 16: Violinist Pinchas Zukerman leads a quintet of NAC O rchestra musicians in Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms
National Arts Centre Orchestra Music Director Pinchas
Zukerman leads a quintet of musicians in the final Music for a Sunday
Afternoon chamber music concert of the season on Sunday, May 16 at 14:00 in
the Auditorium of the National Gallery of Canada. The musicians will present
the same quintets by Mozart, Beethoven and Brahms that will be included in
concerts on tour in Europe this summer when the ensemble performs as the
"Zukerman ChamberPlayers". Zukerman and Jessica Linnebach are the two
violinists. The two violists are Donnie Deacon (who normally plays principal
second violin in the Orchestra), and associate principal viola Jethro Marks.
The quintet is completed by principal cello Amanda Forsyth.

Mozart's Quintet in C major, K. 515, written in the same year as Don
Giovanni and Eine kleine Nachtmusik, is rich not only in inherent musical
value but in the abundance of special features found in all four movements.
This Mozart quintet performed by these same five musicians was recently
nominated for a Juno Award in the "Classical Album of the Year: Solo or
Chamber Ensemble" category on the CBC Records, Mozart-Zukerman CD.

Beethoven's String Quintet in C major, the only string quintet he wrote, is
not nearly as well known as his sixteen string quartets. The substantial
half-hour work is nicknamed the "Storm" quintet because of the "flashes" of
lightning and passages of stormy weather found in the final movement.

The concert closes with Brahms's exuberant String Quintet No. 2 in G major,
a work of almost symphonic grandeur: all five instruments play almost
continuously, and, as if five weren't enough, Brahms asks them to play
double, triple and even quadruple stops at times, creating still richer
textures.

Pinchas Zukerman has been an inspiration to young musicians throughout his
adult life. It is this commitment that inspired him to team up with these
four protégés from the National Arts Centre Orchestra to form the Zukerman
ChamberPlayers. They performed to critical acclaim at a series of festivals
in the summer of 2003. The Zukerman ChamberPlayers have been invited for
return engagements in summer 2004 to the Ravinia, Verbier and Tivoli
Festivals. Debuts abroad will include the London Proms, and Amsterdam's
Concertgebouw with additional performances planned for Montpellier and
Menton in France and Barcelona, Spain. In North America, the ensemble
performs at the Aspen Music Festival and Ontario's Festival of the Sound.

This Music for a Sunday Afternoon chamber concert takes place on Sunday, May
16 at 14:00 and is presented in collaboration with the National Gallery of
Canada. Tickets at $27.00 (GST and facility fee included) are on sale now at
the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00), and through
Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111. Ticketmaster may also be
accessed through the NAC's web-site at www.nac-cna.ca. Student tickets at
$14.25 are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a
valid student ID card. Music for a Sunday Afternoon tickets may also be
purchased one hour before the concert outside the Auditorium of the National
Gallery.

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Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
Fax: (613) 996-2828

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2004 by admin
NACO, May 12-13: Principal oboe Charles Hamann plays Mozart with Pinchas Zukerman
Music Director Pinchas Zukerman will lead the National Arts
Centre Orchestra in an all-classical programme featuring Mozart's Oboe
Concerto sandwiched between early and late Haydn symphonies on Wednesday,
May 12 and Thursday, May 13 at 20:00 in the NAC's Southam Hall. These Audi
Signature Series concerts feature NAC Orchestra principal oboe Charles
(Chip) Hamann [pronounced HAY-man] in Mozart's exquisite Oboe Concerto in C
major, the only concerto that Mozart wrote for this instrument. The concert
opens with Haydn's Symphony No. 6 "Le Matin" and closes with his Symphony
No. 104 "London".

Haydn's Sixth Symphony was his first written for Prince Paul Anton
Eszterházy, his new employer at the Palace in Eisenstadt. One of its many
distinguishing features is the opportunity given to many principals within
the orchestra to shine in virtuoso solo parts. The NAC Orchestra made a
highly acclaimed recording of the symphony in 1989.

Abounding in masterful touches, Haydn's "London" Symphony is the last that
the "Father of the Symphony" wrote in this genre. One of the world's leading
Haydn scholars, H. C. Robbins Landon says: it "seems to sum up, in one vast
canvas, Haydn's symphonic style."

Mozart later transcribed his only oboe concerto for flute, and the original
score disappeared until the early 20th century when it was rediscovered,
reconstructed and eventually published in 1948. It will be performed by the
NAC Orchestra's superb principal oboe Charles Hamann. In addition to an
active role as teacher, adjudicator, and chamber musician, both in Ottawa
and across North America, Hamann has performed as soloist with the Lincoln
Symphony, Ottawa's Thirteen Strings (including a CD recording), and Les
Violons du Roy of Quebec City. Of his numerous engagements as soloist with
the National Arts Centre Orchestra, notable performances have included the
Marcello Concerto under the baton of Roger Hamilton in 1994, the
Vaughan-Williams Concerto with Joseph Silverstein in 1996 (also recorded by
CBC for national broadcast) and J.S. Bach's Concerto for Oboe and Violin
with Pinchas Zukerman in 1998, 2001, and 2002 including a performance on
tour in Atlantic Canada.

Tickets for these Audi Signature Series concerts on May 12 and 13 are on
sale now at $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST
and Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from
10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111.
Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's web-site at
www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the hall
are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid
student ID card. Groups of 20 or more save up to 20% off of regular priced
tickets to NAC Music, Theatre and Dance performances. For information and
reservations call 613-947-7000 ext: 384 or e-mail
grp@nac-cna.ca

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Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
Fax: (613) 996-2828

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2004 by admin
ByWard Market Springfest
To celebrate the arrival of spring, the ByWard Market Business Improvement Area (BIA) and the City of Ottawa Markets Management have teamed up with the Cisco Systems Bluesfest to present a weekend featuring something for everyone - ByWard Market Springfest – a family festival of fun, fashion, and music - Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, May 7, 8, and 9.

For those looking forward to shopping al fresco for fresh produce and more, the wait is over - ByWard Market vendors will be back in full force for the season.

For music fans, Bluesfest Blues in the Schools artists will be showcased in participating ByWard Market bars and restaurants on the evenings of Friday, May 7 and Saturday, May 8.

The whole family will be thrilled to take part in a fun-filled day of festivities on Sunday, May 9, with a Mother’s Day Street Party.

Mother’s Day Street Party

Sunday May 9, 2004

Parent Avenue - between Clarence and Murray

Join us in the ByWard Market on Mother's Day for an outdoor street festival for Mom and her whole family.

From 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Parent Avenue will be closed, between Clarence and Murray, for a fun-filled day of festivities.

For Kids (and parents too!) - A variety of great activities will be offered free of charge. From horse-drawn wagon rides and real farm animals to a live concert, face painting, and arts & crafts. The Sassy Bead Company will also offer all kinds of beads for children to make crafty necklaces and bracelets.

The Mother’s Day Fashion Show - Admire the newest spring fashions from over 20 ByWard Market boutiques and designers, from 12 noon to 3 p.m.

The Mother-Daughter Look-Alike Contest – At 1 p.m., during the fashion show intermission, mother-daughter teams compete for fun and prizes.

Bluesfest in the ByWard - Experience live Blues music at its best. A series of outdoor concerts will be presented throughout the evening by the Ottawa Bluesfest, starting at 4 p.m.

With hundreds of shops, restaurants, galleries and nightclubs along with a world-class outdoor farmer's market, the ByWard Market has something for everyone.

For more information on Bluesfest in the ByWard, including where to purchase wristbands, call the Bluesfest Hotline: (613) 247-1188 ext. 302 or visit www.ottawa-bluesfest.ca.

For general information on ByWard Market Springfest, call: (613) 562-3325 or visit www.byward-market.com.

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2004 by admin
RENEGADES NAB ANOTHER RECEIVER
The Ottawa Renegades are pleased to announce the signing of import wide receiver Todd Fry to a one-year contract with a club option for the 2005 season.

The 23-year-old graduate of Washington & Jefferson College (Washington, Pennsylvania) attended training camp with the NFL’s Detroit Lions last season.

The speedy receiver set a school record during an outstanding four-year collegiate career at Washington & Jefferson, catching 186 passes. He gained 3,042 receiving yards, ranking second on the all-time school list.

Fry, who has posted a time of 4.43 seconds in the 40-yard dash, competed in track during his collegiate years, gaining conference championships in the 100-metre, 200-metre, 110-metre hurdles and the long jump.

“One of our top off-season priorities was to create a very competitive situation in our receiving corps. In Todd, we have signed a very productive college player with excellent quickness and agility,” said Renegades general manager Eric Tillman.

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2004 by admin
Second sessions of Lady Renegades “Football 101” on May 8
Following a hugely successful launch of “Lady Renegades Football 101”, the Ottawa Renegades players are pleased to announce that class will once again be in session on Saturday, May 8.

This will mark the second instalment of “Lady Renegades Football 101” seminars for women, outlining the basics of football to female students, and will be conducted by a group of at least four Renegades players.

Due to popular demand, a session in French and another in English will be held on May 8, coinciding with Mother’s Day weekend.

Cost is $40, with $10 from each registration going to the Ottawa Women’s Breast Health Clinic.

Registration is limited and spots are going fast. Each session includes a tour of the Renegades locker room and stadium facilities.

“Professors” of the sessions include linebacker Kelly Wiltshire, defensive end Tim Fleiszer, offensive lineman Mike Sutherland, receiver Pat Woodcock and running back Darren Joseph.

The two sessions will take place on Saturday, May 8 in the Renegades locker room, located at the southwest corner of Frank Clair Stadium at Lansdowne Park. The first session, in French, begins at 9 a.m. The second session, which will in English, begins at 1 p.m.

Renegades coach Joe Paopao will make a special guest appearance at both sessions.

Women who attended the April 24th session have great things to say about the Lady Renegades Football 101 seminar:

“Football 101 was fun, informative, and professionally done. The presenters did a fantastic job.”

– Elizabeth Eastwood

“It was great to have the opportunity to try the equipment, ask questions and meet the personnel.”

– Christine Dubue-Bertrim

“The players were absolutely wonderful. Not only are they accomplished athletes but wonderful team reps, obviously very smart and handsome on top of all that.”

– Penny Gelinas

To register, or to obtain more information about Football 101, phone 231-5608, ext. 251.

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For more information, please contact:

Barre Campbell

Director, Media Relations & Communications

Ottawa Renegades Football Club

(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)

(613) 913-7719 (cell)

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2004 by admin
Event Listing: Green Party Dinner
Meet your Green Party candidate in Ottawa Centre by coming out for a
sumptuous vegetarian dinner. The Green Door is one of Ottawa's finest
vegetarian restaurants -- making this your best opportunity to have an
outstanding meal, while supporting Ottawa's best candidate for MP.

Monday, May 10th, 2004 at 6.30-8.30pm
Green Door Restaurant, 198 Main Street.
Ticket $50 ($40 tax receipt). A superb dinner for $10!
Advance purchase necessary. Call 238-8910.

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2004 by admin
The National Arts Centre invites National Capital to 35th anniversary celebration June 2
Be ready to bring the whole family and join in the celebrations at the National Arts Centre (NAC) on Wednesday, June 2, on the occasion of the NAC's 35th anniversary. From 17:00 to 20:30, the public will be treated to FREE performances and birthday cake.

Free performances will include:

A National Arts Centre Orchestra concert, featuring Music Director Pinchas Zukerman in Southam Hall at 19:15. The NAC Orchestra will play a 45-minute concert of excerpts from Mozart, Haydn and Beethoven under the baton of Pinchas Zukerman. Complimentary general admission tickets for this concert are available in advance at the NAC Box Office from 10:00 to 21:00, Monday to Saturday. Limit of (4) four per person.

Folk singer Ian Tamblyn performing his original works composed first for events at the NAC at the Fourth Stage at 17:00 and 18:00. Come and relive some of the wonderful music Ian Tamblyn has composed for theatrical productions over the years.

A selection of Pas de deux dance works presented by the Fondation Jean-Pierre Perreault in the Studio at 17:00 and 18:00. The Fondation is presenting excerpts from Les petites sociétés, from the choreographed works E.M.F., Îles, Adieux and L'Exil - L'Oubli by Jean-Pierre Perreault.

Excerpts from well-known NAC English and French Theatre plays presented in an informal setting in Le Salon at 17:10 and 18:10. Directed by Joël Beddows, this production is described as a "cantata for voices from the Canadian theatre". Six local actors and actresses will perform scenes from English- and French-language Canadian plays.

A prop demonstration by NAC Prop Master Victor Elliot revealing backstage magic in the Panorama Room at 17:00 and 18:00. Come and discover some of the secrets of the stage.

Come and see our new Wall of Artists featuring hundreds of names of artists who have graced the NAC stages over the years. The Wall of Artists will be displayed permanently in the NAC Promenade.

Also part of the festivities will be displays in the lobby on the history of the NAC.

We hope you'll mark your calendars and plan to join the fun! Please come early since parking is limited.

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Media Information:

Manon Champagne

Communications Advisor, NAC

(613) 947-7000, ext. 560

mchampag@nac-cna.ca

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2004 by admin
City Council Meeting Highlights
City Council approved $368,000 for the acquisition and/or development of
parkland/sports fields in the Manotick area. City staff will begin to work
with the Manotick Community Association and the community to assess various
parkland options and make recommendations to Council within the next 12 to
18 months. The money was accumulated prior to amalgamation from the sale of
parkland in Manotick with the intent to purchase larger parkland. This new
development will serve over 30,000 residents in the communities of Manotick,
Stonebridge and Riverside South.

Other items of interest
* By-law Services - Harmonization, Temporary Signs on Private Property
Council approved the Temporary Signs on Private Property By-law with
the amendment that election signs can be placed on private property 60 days
in advance of Election Day. The signs must be removed within 48 hours of the
election. The by-law comes into effect July 1, 2004.

* Canadian Shrine Hospital
As a result of Councillor Hume's motion, Council will support the
Shriners of Ottawa and the Eastern Ontario Region's submission for the
Canadian Shrine Hospital to be built in Ottawa. The recommended location
will be voted on at the Imperial Session of all North American Shriners in
2005.

* Task Force to review Council Remuneration
The mandate of the Citizens' Task Force on Council Remuneration was
extended to the fall of 2004 in order to prepare a detailed analysis of, and
make recommendations on, the issues relating to remuneration for Members of
Council.

* Ottawa Community Care Access Centre
Council will request that the Government of Ontario conduct an
independent review of the Ottawa Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) to
ensure that the CCAC is able to meet the needs of Ontario's frail elderly
and disabled.

* Mayor proclaims Day of Mourning
Prior to the Council meeting, Mayor Chiarelli proclaimed April 28,
2004, as a Day of Mourning in the City of Ottawa. Earlier in the day, City
staff observed a moment of silence in commemoration of those killed or
injured in the workplace. Flags at all City facilities were also flown at
half-mast throughout the Day of Mourning, which is recognized by all levels
of government in Canada and in many other parts of the world.

* Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month proclaimed
In recognition of the 15th Annual Multiple Sclerosis Residential Campaign
set to take place from May 3 to 17, Mayor Chiarelli proclaimed the entire
month of May as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month in Ottawa. The Mayor
presented a framed copy of the proclamation to representatives of the MS
Society, Ottawa Chapter, an organization that helped raise $46,000 for MS
research in 2003, and hopes to reach the $50,000 plateau this year.

Next City Council meeting:
Wednesday, May 12, 2004

For more information:
City of Ottawa
Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450
ottawa.ca

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2004 by admin
Clean up on prizes on Capital Clean-up Day
This Saturday, May 1 is Capital Clean-up Day and time for
volunteers to spring into action. The City of Ottawa, in partnership with
Tim Hortons, recently launched the 11th Annual Spring Cleaning the Capital
campaign. On Capital Clean-up Day, Spring Cleaning the Capital sponsors will
be patrolling the city, giving out prizes to hard-working volunteers who are
cleaning up their registered projects.

It's still not too late to register. Participants can register their
clean-up projects on-line, by phone, or by mailing or faxing in a
registration form. Submit a clean-up report to be eligible for even more
prizes donated by our sponsors.

Spring Cleaning the Capital is an annual campaign that encourages and
supports community involvement in the City's spring clean-up efforts. Each
year, entire communities, including schools and neighbourhood organizations,
businesses and associations participate in clean-up projects around their
homes, businesses, schools, parks and roadways.

For more information, visit the City's Web site at ottawa.ca or contact the
City's Call Centre at (613) 580-2400.

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Thursday, April 29, 2004 by admin
WaterCan's 10th Annual Embassy Dinner
At WaterCan's 10th Annual Embassy Dinner, Ottawa Residents can visit over 50 countries, feast on international fare, drinks and desserts – all without leaving the city. This unique event, being held on Friday, May 7 in the Aberdeen Pavilion at Lansdowne Park, brings embassies, high commissions and over 400 food lovers together to benefit WaterCan's clean water and sanitation projects overseas.

The festivities include cocktails, live music, dinner, silent and live auctions. The bidding is sure to be fast and furious on this year's line-up of live auction items including dinners at the Egyptian and Swedish Embassies, a commissioned painting by Ben Babelowsky and the lease of a silver 2004 AUDI A4 Turbo. The ever popular silent auction will feature over 150 speciality items generously donated by local businesses and various embassies. In addition, there will be a raffle for a chance to win a one-week vacation package for two to Cuba.

This is the one event in Ottawa not to miss. WaterCan's Embassy Dinner offers a myriad of expertly prepared global fare, the chance to purchase outstanding items and win an amazing vacation while supporting WaterCan's mission of Clean Water for All. Tickets for the dinner are $100 and include all food and drinks. Corporate tables are $1000. Tax receipts for $60 per ticket will be issued.

For more information about WaterCan's 10th Annual Embassy Dinner or to purchase tickets, please call WaterCan at (613) 230-5182,
ext 223. You can also visit the WaterCan website at www.watercan.com.

Media inquiries:

Alyson Fair at (613) 692-6055 or (613) 293-8964

Crystal Bellefeuille at (613)230-5182 ext 223

Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2004 by jenna
The Wilma Marton Rosalia Foundation
The Wilma Marton Rosalia Foundation
ATTENTION CHILD ARTISTS!

OTTAWA VALLEY ARTIST/PHOTOGRAPHER
ERIKA KRISTEIN KAPTEIN JOINS HER GRANDSON CHILD ARTIST NICHOLAS E. KAPTEIN IN EXTENDING AN INVITATION TO ALL OTHER CHILD ARTISTS TO JOIN THEM IN THIS GENEROUS FUNDRAISER AND
SILENT ART AUCTION FOR THE
‘WELL BEING OF CHILDREN’.

CREATE AND DONATE. The event will be held at the MacLaren Centre for the Healing Arts.
340 MacLaren St., 2nd floor, Ottawa, Ontario
on June the 12th, 2004 from 12 PM to 2 PM. The Art Auction will commence at 2 PM and end at 4 PM.

UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF ARTIST ERIKA KRISTEIN KAPTEIN EACH CHILD WILL CREATE A PIECE OF ORIGINAL TRANSFER ART. ONE TO KEEP AND ONE TO DONATE.

A PRESS RELEASE WILL BE POSTED AND THE MEDIA SHALL BE INVITED TO THIS GRAND GATHERING
OF CHILDREN FOR CHILDREN.

The funds from THE WILMA MARTON ROSALIA FOUNDATION RAISED DURING THIS FUNDRAISER shall be donated to HOMELESS CHILDREN in the Ottawa Valley.

THE ADMINISTRATION FEE IS $10.00 FOR EACH ENTRY AND IS TO BE COLLECTED AT THE DOOR UPON ARRIVAL.
Please register your child, no later than JUNE 1ST 2004,
Ages 3 to 10
For further information please contact Erika at 613-282-6189 or by email: studio157@rogers.com
Email contact and registration preferred.

Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2004 by jenna
ottawa-activist-events] UN Resolution 1325 Roundtables in Ottawa, Halifax, Montréal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver
The Canadian Committee on Women, Peace and Security,
in partnership with the YWCA invites you
to participate in our Cross-Canada Roundtables on
United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325.
(June 20-30, 2004)

Security Council Resolution 1325 is a landmark
document that clearly recognizes the distinct impact
of war and conflict on our men, women and children. In
acknowledging how war affects men, women and children
in different ways, Resolution 1325 calls for women's
full and equal participation in the peace processes
and, of course, specific protection for the rights of
women and girls. Resolution 1325 is the first of its
kind to deal exclusively with issues of women's peace
and security, and results from many years of intense
work. Incorporating women into the peacebuilding and
peacemaking process ensures that a variety of voices
are heard and that sustainable solutions are found.

As part of the mandate of the Canadian Committee on
Women, Peace and Security, we will be conducting a
series of roundtable meetings across Canada to build
capacities on UN Resolution 1325 and to provide
recommendations to the Canadian Government so that
these incites may contribute to Canadian Foreign
Policy. Roundtables will be held in Halifax, Montréal,
Ottawa, Toronto, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Vancouver.

PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited for each event, should
you be interested in nominating someone to participate
in the roundtables or for more details, please contact
Jodie McGrath at 613-992-0189 or mcgraj@sen.parl.gc.ca

Jodie McGrath
Coordinator
Canadian Committee on
Women, Peace and Security
The Senate of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A4
Tel: (613) 992-0189
Fax: (613) 992-0673
Email: mcgraj@sen.parl.gc.ca

Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2004 by jenna
THE MELIGROVE BAND + JESSIE STEIN AND THE CARDIACS play precious pop at Zaphod Beeblebox.
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & HOEGAARDEN
PRESENT...

From Toronto/ Endearing Recording Artists
THE MELIGROVE BAND

+ From Toronto via Montreal
JESSIE STEIN
AND THE CARDIACS

+ THE PATSIES
featuring THE JEZEBELS

Friday, May 21 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door

"Falsetto harmonies hitch a ride on crunch-rock riffs -- imagine The Beach Boys,
with balls...
the Meligroves have brought enough songwriting smarts to match their undeniable
enthusiasm..."
- 4 Stars! EYE, Toronto.

"With a blend of keys, heavy guitars, bass and a bit of trumpet, the Meligrove
Band is a bunch of beautiful noise.
I'm completely converted. I fucking love these guys."
- CHARTATTACK.COM, Canada.

"...ten precious pop songs as crisp and innocently alluring as a prep school
pleated skirt. Hands clap
along behind arching falsetto choruses while keyboards bounce beside superbly
sparse drums. The retro
good-time guitar jams on this everything-old-feels-new-again effort are also a
treat."
- BUST Magazine, New York.

Since the release of the Stars & Guitars CD on Ductape Records ("a pretty
irresistible debut" - Exclaim!) in 2000, The Meligrove Band have been named one
of that year's best live shows in Toronto by Eye. The Meligrove Band have built
their reputation on a live show so energetic, it often borders on chaos,
resulting in drumkits knocked over and mic stands on the floor.

Let it Grow is the band's second full-length, recorded in their homes over three
months in the spring of 2002 by Stephen Pitkin, drummer of The Flashing Lights.
The album is a deliberately eclectic effort, with the addition of keyboards,
brass, wind instruments, and even an alarm clock.

The Meligrove Band recently appeared in the new Joel Plaskett video as his high
school posse, and their own video, 'Before We Arrive', is in rotation on
Muchmusic. They also just taped an appearance on Radio Free Roscoe, which is on
cable in Canada and the USA.

In other news, 'Let it Grow' is suddenly selling by the hundreds in Japan.
Crazy! Check out their new Japan site
(http://www.blunstone.net/PR/themeligroveband.html) that none of us can read.

*********

"Jessie Stein's unique vocals and indie pop sound touched on issues of love,
life and asshole boyfriends.
Her infectious smile grinned ear-to-ear the entire show - spreading out to the
head-bopping and finger-tapping
crowd. Bringing to mind the pop-ier side of Sloan, songs were delivered with a
voice that can only be described
as a trumpet trapped inside a flute."
- SPILL MAGAZINE, Toronto.

Jessie Stein is no folk singer or storyteller, but rather an emotionally self
indulgent lyrical cartoonist who stands in front of the mirror painting pop
portraits of herself; exaggerating the slope of her nose and darkening her
freckles. Her band, comprised of good friends Andy Lloyd (Bodega, Jason Colett,
Spitfires and Mayflowers) on bass, and Dana Snell (The Bicycles, The Spoilers)
on drums, tickle out glowing masses of melody and verse that the kids seem to
get a kick out of. Good times.

A demo recorded with Lindy Vopnfjord in early 2003 has been causing a stir in
the Toronto and Montreal independent music scenes, and shows played with local
heroes Starling, By Divine Right, Pigeon Hole, Blinker the Star, and The
Carnations were amazingly received not to mention a tub full of fun. Her song
'From You' was chosen as an Umbrella Pick of the week in 2002. She has received
accolades from local press. Toronto's Now Magazine chose her 2003 NXNE set as
one not to be missed, and Montreal's Hour Magazine said that she was one of the
city's talents to keep an eye on with her "twisting songs characterized by an
observant, built-in witticism that can be like a hard pinch."

Jessie has spent the summer of 2003 writing and demoing for an upcoming album.
Jessie, Andy, and Dana are very excited that they get to make people happy by
making the world a noisier place.

*********

Listen to THE MELIGROVE BAND -
http://www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=5302

Web sites:
THE MELIGROVE BAND - http://www.meligroveband.com
JESSIE STEIN AND THE CARDIACS - http://www.jessiestein.com

Information:
THE MELIGROVE BAND - Michael Small (416) 925-8596 meligroves@yahoo.com
JESSIE STEIN & THE CARDIACS - Tara Luft tara.luft@maplemusicrecordings.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com
http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com

Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2004 by admin
Justice for Mohamed Harkat Committee meeting, April 30, 6:00 pm, St.Paul University
JUSTICE FOR MOHAMED HARKAT!
END THE SECURITY CERTIFICATE!
END SECRET TRIALS!

In order to further organize and develop the campaign
Justice for Mohamed Harkat, the Comite Justice pour /
for Mohamed Harkat will meet:
Friday, April 30, 2004
6:00 pm
St.Paul University
Room: 132
223 Main Street, Ottawa

The two main items on the agenda are update on the
situation and organization of the next actions.
The demands of the committee are that Mohamed:

Be released immediately;
Not be deported to Algeria where he can face torture;
Be allowed due process: the right to a fair trial, the
right to know what he is charged with, the right to
hear evidence against him and the right to defend
himself in court; and
The abolition of the Security Certificate and the end
of the Secret trials in Canada.

For more information:
Sophie Harkat: 613) 822-4445 or (613) 290-9144
Christian Legeais: (613) 276-9102

Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Blues This Week -- 27 April 2004
This is a completely informal update of blues & blues-related events in
Ottawa. The mailing list has been compiled from various sources and includes
folks
who are interested in blues. Please contact me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com to
add or delete email addresses from the list and to pass along any comments.

â€˜Ottawa Blues This Week' is available on line at
http://hometown.aol.ca/lizbluesottawa/thisweek.html. The on-line version is
updated throughout the week.
Please send your comments to me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com. Thanks!
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BLUESFEST IN THE BYWARD
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The Bluesfest team is looking forward to combining their annual â€˜Bluesfest in
the ByWard' event with the ByWard Market Springfest on Mother's Day weekend,
May 7, 8, and 9. The ByWard Market Springfest highlights the official
outdoor-market opening, and on Sunday, beginning at noon, there'll be a fashion
show
and a mother and daughter look-alike contest, followed at 4 pm by the â€˜
Bluesfest in the ByWard' outdoor concert series presented by the Ottawa
Bluesfest.
Parent Street (between Murray and Clarence) will be closed for the event from
11 am to 11 pm on Mother's Day.

The following venues will play host (on May 7 and 8) to a strong roster of
artists, in town for Bluesfest's annual â€˜Blues in the Schools' program:

Empire Grill, 47 Clarence Street
Friday, May 7 - James Cohen (9 pm)
Saturday, May 8 - Michael Jerome Brown (9 pm)

Chateau Lafayette, 42 York Street
Friday, May 7- Rick Fines (9 pm)
Saturday, May 8 - Reverend Billy Wirtz (9 pm)

Luxe Bistro, 47 York Street, 241-8805
Friday, May 7- Mary Flower (9 pm)
Saturday, May 8 - Shane Simpson (9 pm)

Blue Cactus, 2 ByWard Market, 241-7061
Friday, May 7- Alanna Stuart & Rob Reid (9 pm)
Saturday, May 8 - James Cohen (9 pm)

The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday, May 7 - Morgan Davis (9 pm)
Saturday, May 8 - The Tony D Band with special guest, Rick Fines (9 pm)
Sunday, May 9 - Trevor Finlay (early afternoon and evening); All-Star Jam
after the Streetfest

â€˜Streetfest'
Sunday, May 9 (on Parent Street)
4 pm - Sharon Riley & Friends (Gospel)
5 pm - Shane Simpson
5:45 pm - Michael Jerome Brown
6:30 pm - Morgan Davis
7:15 pm - Rick Fines
8 pm - Billy Wirtz
8:45 to 10 pm - Tony D All-Star Revue featuring Roxanne Potvin

All-inclusive $7 wristbands for â€˜Bluesfest in the ByWard' will be available
on Saturday, April 24 at all participating venues and at both Compact Music
locations (134 and 785-A Bank Street). Wristbands will also be available at the
front gate on Parent Street beginning at noon on Sunday.
www.ottawa-bluesfest.ca
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Frank Bang's Secret Stash
Tucson's, 2440 Bank Street
Thursday, April 29, 7:30-11 pm

Frank Bang is the latest name on that short list of young, Chicago native,
blues children to have played their way to the top of the tough, grudging,
traditional urban blues culture. Frank Bang is devoted to the music of his
youth.
His heart is pure rock and roll, but his soul screams the blues. Like Mike
Bloomfield and Paul Butterfield before him, it was the combination of raw
talent, hard work and devotion that earned him respect, and a following, among
blues loyalists. Blues guitar master Buddy Guy chose Frank to play blues guitar

alongside him on his national and world tours. When you hear him play you
will understand why.

For Frank, being on the road with Buddy Guy has been an advanced education in
the blues, especially in the fields of guitar mastery and showmanship. The
experience has not only honed his ability with traditional material to that of
a true journeyman, it has strengthened his contemporary rock guitar presence
as well. On the road, he has jammed with some of Rock and Roll's great legends
including Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, Carlos Santana, Robert Plant, Jimmy
Vaughan, John Mayer, Richie Sambori and Zakk Wylde, to name a few.

A strong presence in the studio or on the stage, Frank Bang's personal brand
of hard-wired, urban blues-rock is original, affable and energetic. It
strikes an especially responsive chord among young adult audiences, and beacons
adventurous souls from all walks of life. While his free-form sets may take off

to bold new places in search of music without boundaries, Frank never deviates
from his intention to rock you to your roots. When you hear his music, you
will know. Keep an eye out for the Frank Bang's Secret Stash self-titled
release in 2004!
(Thanks to Brian Slack, ZEB Productions, for this info.)
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Ken Hamm
with Ian Tamblyn
Black Sheep Inn, Wakefield, QC
Thursday, April 29; advance tickets $10

Constantly touring throughout Canada and Europe Ken Hamm, award winning
acoustic blues guitarist, folksinger and songwriter, is a veteran blues
performer
with an exceptional musical gift. He is one of Canada's most entertaining
experts in the field of southern delta blues as well as a thoughtful songwriter
and a demon guitar picker. Ken Hamm has taught his fingerpicking and slide
guitar workshops in England and Scotland and has recently released his sixth CD,

an all-instrumental collection of tunes. "Fingerlicks" features 16 tunes, 13
newly recorded. Ken Hamm presents 7 of his own compositions along with his
reinventions of traditional tunes and of the work of other highly regarded
guitarists such as Leo Kottke and John Fahey.
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Big Bill Morganfield
With special guest Ken Hamm
NAC 4th Stage, 53 Elgin Street
Saturday, May 1; tickets $25

The Ottawa Folk Festival is pleased to present Big Bill Morganfield in
concert. As the son of legendary bluesman Muddy Waters (McKinley Morganfield),
one
of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Big Bill Morganfield
has had to rise to the challenge of meeting the many high expectations placed on

him. His 1999 debut recording, "Rising Son", was a tribute album to his
father. An avalanche of praise followed its release and perhaps most gratifying

of all was his winning the W.C. Handy Award for Best New Blues Artist, the
equivalent of a Grammy Award in the blues world. In 2001, he made his sophomore

recording, "Ramblin' Mind", which also garnered high praise. That CD was
followed by "Blues in the Blood" in October 2003. "Blues in the Blood" also
affirms that Bill inherited more than just a regal blues pedigree and his
father's
baritone voice. Heavily rooted in Delta blues, the album features Bill's
scintillating slide guitar. It also showcases him as a fine songwriter â€“ all
the
songs are originals except for one Muddy Waters cover. The album fulfills the
promise of greatness displayed in his debut recording.

Special guest Ken Hamm is an award-winning acoustic blues guitarist,
expressive vocalist, and thoughtful songwriter. His exceptional gifts for
picking
guitar and plumbing the tradition have turned him into one of Canada's finest
acoustic blues guitarists and most entertaining experts of Delta blues. Ken's
sixth and latest CD, "Fingerlicks", is an all-instrumental collection of tunes
that features his wickedly fine guitar picking and trademark slide work.
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Big Daddy G
with Tortoise Blue
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, May 1

Big Daddy G has started off 2004 with more accolades! Real Blues Magazine
has awarded Big Daddy G a Real Blues Award for "\"Best Blues Band" in the
current issue. The magazine also named the band's latest CD, "Blue Sound - Live
at
the Harvest" as â€˜Best Live Blues Record'! Previously Big Daddy G was named
â€˜
Best Live Blues Act', for two years in a row, by Real Blues Magazine.

One year ago, Big Daddy G did the dream-of-a-lifetime gig: two glorious
opening-slot shows for BB King (earning two standing ovations!) Last summer the

band garnered rave reviews at some of this country's top blues & jazz
festivals. Big Daddy G is currently working on their fourth recording.
http://www.bigdaddyg.com/whatsnew.htm
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Steve Rowe Band
Tucson's, 2440 Bank Street
Saturday, May 1

"Local (Montreal) singer, songwriter, guitar hero morphs into a modern day
interpreter of the blues. Steve's own unique imprint takes nothing away from
the blues and still leaves the listener immersed in the Delta. The sounds that
blast out of his Ibanez LR-10 and his '63 Strat are sometimes fat, sometimes
nasty... always wicked. Three cheers for Steve Rowe and "No Refund No Return."
In this case the sophomore blues couldn't be better." (Super Dave Reynolds
CHOM 97.7 Chom en Blues 2003)
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Christian Malette bluesband and Guy BÃ©langer
La Maison Maxime, Gatineau QC
Saturday, May 1; tickets $15
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Maria Hawkins
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday, April 30

This Friday night, join the full Maria Hawkins Band at the Rainbow Bistro for
blues, soul, funk and R&B that you can dance to.
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Ball & Chain
with the Wreckers
Bayou Blues & Jazz Club, 1077 Bank Street
Saturday, May 1*; cover $8

Jody & Michael welcome a special guest â€“ Cajun accordian player Harlan
Johnson.
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JW-Jones Blues Band
Royal Oak, 1217 Wellington Street
Saturday, May 1
and
Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Sunday, May 2, 4-7 pm

Just back from their festival â€˜triumph' in Australia, and getting ready for
their CD release on May 15, catch JW and the fellas this weekend.
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WORKSHOP
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Slide Guitar Workshop
... with Ken Hamm
Ottawa Folklore Centre, 1111 Bank Street
Saturday, May 1 @ 1 pm
$20 members/$30 non-members

Ken Hamm, the award winning acoustic blues guitarist, folksinger and
songwriter, has taught his fingerpicking and slide guitar workshops in England
and
Scotland, and , has recently released his sixth CD, an all-instrumental
collection of tunes called "Fingerlicks". Constantly touring throughout Canada
and
Europe, Ken Hamm is a veteran blues performer with an exceptional musical gift.

He is one of Canada's most entertaining experts in the field of acoustic
southern blues, as well as a thoughtful songwriter and a demon guitar picker.
He
has been a major influence and proponent of acoustic country blues in Canada
for over 30 years. A growing number of enthusiastic fans enjoy both his
concerts and his guitar workshops.
(www.ottawafolklore.com)
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE RADIO
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On CKCU-FM 93.1
The "Mighty 93.1"
Community Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region

Sundays: 9-11 pm
Black and Blues
with John Tackaberry

The show features a heavy dose of electric blues and rhythm and blues, with
the occasional selection of sixties soul. The first hour is dedicated to
artist profiles and reviews of recordings on particular labels. In the second
hour
there is a blues calendar, a run down of events in Toronto, Montreal and
Ottawa, and interviews with "new and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks
on
wax" alternating with "live blues and R&B for a Sunday night" in the last ha
lf hour of the show. On the last Sunday of every month, the show goes "down in
the delta" for a selection of acoustic blues tracks in the final half hour of
the program.

Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
with Ron Sweetman

Jazz from every era & every style - from 1917 To 2003. Each program features
an artist, group, instrument, event, city or record label.
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.

On Bravo - Ottawa Cable Channel 40
http://www.bravo.ca/programlistings/

Friday, April 30 @ 6 am
Zachary Richard: The Montreal Jazz Festival (1999)
American singer, songwriter, and poet Zachary Richard is featured at
Montreal's renowned jazz festival.

Monday, May 3 @ 6 am
Duos: The Jazz Sessions (2000)
Kevin Breit/Russ Boswell
Canadian jazz musicians perform duets - some for the first time.

Tuesday, May 4 @ 8 am
Talkin' Blues: Blues Is.. (2002)
Blues Is...: definition of the blues; Texas blues man Sonny Rhodes; Jack de
Keyzer.

Tuesday, May 4 @ 10 am
Crowded at the Bottom: The Business of the Blues (2000)
A look into the life of modern day bluesman Dave Harris and his twenty-year
commitment to the music he loves.

Tuesday, May 4 @ 5:30 pm
Garrett and Dutch Mason: Out of the Blues (2002)
An intimate look at the music legacy blues veteran Dutch Mason is passing
along to his son, 19-year-old Nova Scotian Garrett Mason.

Tuesday, May 4 @ 9 pm
Life Could Be a Dream: The Doo Wop Sound (2002)
From The Drifters to Brian Wilson this documentary traces the history of the
"Doo Wop" sound while highlighting the many gifted artists who used it in
their music.
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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Mondays: Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Rainbow Open Jam @ 9:30 pm
Wednesdays: Open stage with Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St.
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
********************
Wednesday, April 28
QuickChange @ the Rainbow

Friday, April 30
Maria Hawkins Band @ the Rainbow

Saturday, May 1
JW-Jones Blues Band @ the Royal Oak, Wellington Street

Sunday, May 2
JW-Jones Blues Band @ the Rainbow, 4-7 pm

Saturday, May 1
The Priorities @ Tucson's

Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Underground Music Festival this weekend at Club SAW
indie/punk/hardcore/mathrock/whispercore/metal/post-rock
-- every style of underground music under the sun

performers from Ottawa/Hull, NYC, Quebec City, Toronto, Victoria and even
Pittsburg, PA.

all shows at CLUB SAW - dates/times/prices listed below

-----

April 30 - Kepler (rare local performance), K., The Grey, j'envoie - 7pm, $8

May 1 - Exclaim/Much Loud Aggressive Tendencies Tour w/ The End, Cursed,
Abandoned Hearts Club, This Message Will Self Destruct (replacing Chiodos
Brothers) - 6:30pm, $10

May 2 - The Transit (homecoming show - back from 2 month cross Canada tour),
Hartsfield, Is Grace Enough, Pleased, Lythic Blue - 6:30pm, $7

May 3 - Don Caballero (Pittsburg mathrock legends), Robot Kill City,
Japanther, State Populations - 7pm, $10

-----

Bios, links and more information:

Kepler
http://www.keplertheband.com
LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario
LABELS: Troubleman Unlimited http://www.troublemanunlimited.com
Resonant Records http://www.resonantlabel.com
Spectrasonic Sound http://spectrasonic.com

Kepler is Samir Khan, Jeremy Gara, and Jon Georgekish-Watt, and has been
in existence since 1997. From its modest beginnings in the basement and
small club scene in Southern Ontario it has, over the course of 2
full-length albums and an EP, become one of the region's most prominent
and acclaimed bands. Kepler has received international recognition from
outlets such as NME, Pitchforkmedia.com, Magnet, The Wire, Exclaim,
Splendid E-Zine, AllMusicGuide, Spex Magazine (Germany), Matamorre.net
(Belgium), Rockzilla (Italy), and the Gap (Austria). Touring for Kepler’s
most recent release "Missionless Days" (2002) found them in England
opening for Montreal cult favourites Godspeed You Black Emperor, as well
as across Europe and Canada.
While retaining the core three members for writing and recording purposes,
the band can call upon a revolving cast of talented musicians for its live
shows, including: Nathan Lawr (Royal City, King Cobb Steelie, Gentleman
Reg), Juno-award winner Mike Feuerstack (Snailhouse, Wooden Stars, Julie
Doiron), Greg Millson (Young Ideas, Gentleman Reg), and Andrew McCormack
(Wooden Stars). Recording of a new album began in the spring of 2003 and
has continued off and on since then. Anyone familiar with the band's
previous output may be surprised; the band has largely ditched its old
"slow and quiet" aesthethetic in favour of an adventurousness in
songwriting and sonic detail.

k. (from Ida, Beekeeper, Low)
http://tigerstylerecords.com/artist-bio.php?artists_id=15
LOCATION: New York, USA
LABEL: Tiger Style Records http://www.tigerstylerecords.com

Karla Shickele is a songwriter, and a damn good singer. She wrote songs as
the bass player of Beekeeper, she writes them as a member of Ida, and now
she's written some for her solo project, called k.
k.'s second release on Tigerstyle Records, called Goldfish, came out in
2002 and is a diverse selection of songs, from odd ballads to Velvet
Underground-style slow hurricanes. Ruth Keating (drums, percussion) and
Matt Sutton (guitar, pedal steel guitar) are the primary accomplices on
almost all the tracks. Goldfish is a collection of great songs sung by a
singer who can alternately break your heart or freak you out, played by a
bassist who's fallen in love with bass all over again, a drummer who knows
when to crash and when to whisper and a goddamn bad-ass pedal steel guitar
player.

The Grey
http://www.thegreymusic.com
LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario
LABEL: Spectrasonic Sound http://spectrasonic.com

The Grey is a powerful and melodic rock quartet that periodically delves
into experimental tangents. Formed in the spring of 2003, it allowed the
members of Shotmaker, Three Penny Opera, Buried Inside and other various
side projects to form a new musical unit. Matt, Hayden, and Chuck had
crossed paths before in Three Penny Opera, and had know Steve for quite a
while. Sporatic practices amongst old friends in a sweltering Ottawa attic
soon turned into a weekly ritual. The jam sessions quickly began to churn
out a hybrid of punk rock and quirky experimental parts that sparked the
enthusiasm of everyone involved and the Grey was born. 2003 saw the
release of their debut album "Open Credit" on the Spectra Sonic
Sound.

j'envoie
http://www.purevolume.com/jenvoie
LOCATION: Hull, Quebec
LABEL: unsigned

Four piece post-rock band featuring members if If Then Do.

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The End
http://www.allchaos.net
LOCATION: Brampton, Ontario
LABEL: Relapse Records http://www.relapse.com

"The End is demented like Dillinger Escape Plan, metallic like Mastodon
and noisy like Neurosis...angular rock sneers in a way that hasn't been
heard in quite some time." - CMJ
A seamless marriage of manic ferocity and indescribable density, The End
craft startlingly intense, memorable songs that demand repeated listening.
Formed in the early spring of 1999, The End immediately began writing
material. Their first record, "Transfer Trachea Reverberations from Point:
False Omniscient" was named one of the "10 Essential Mathcore Albums" of all
time by noted UK monthly Metal Hammer, appearing on a list including
Converge, the Dillenger Escape Plan and The Locust. The album then garnered
the honor of being named the 2001 Metal Album of the Year by The Canadian
Independent Music Awards. 2003's "Within Dividia" is a highly detailed and
compelling illustration of the band's aural and visual blueprints. Recorded
at Wild Studios with producer Pierre Remillard (Cryptopsy, Misery Index,
Gorguts), "Within Dividia" sees The End ambitiously employing a film noir
atmosphere set to music, a Pandora's box of sound and sight that narrates
the conceptual tale of "The Dividia Estate". Striking a balance between
gravity and complexity, The Endtakes alternative heavy music to the next
logical extreme.

Cursed
http://www.your-funeral.com/cursed
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
LABEL: Deathwish Inc. http://www.deathwishinc.com

Cursed is the most recent project of Chris Colohan - ex-vocalist for The
Swarm, Ruination and Left for Dead. Cursed is even more frenetic and pissed
off than anything Colohan has been associated with before - a near perfect
blend of the brutality of Converge and the dirge of Neurosis with thought
provoking ideas on par with any band currently in existence. This is truly
saying something considering the stomping ferocity of his past outfits. The
group's Deathwish, Inc. debut, "One", is unrelentingly brutal from start to
finish and is an 11-track soul-destroyer of epic grind, death, and doom
styles, gloriously stomped with equal parts social disgust, emotional
upheaval, and total death'n'roll destruction.

The Abandoned Hearts Club
http://www.theabandonedheartsclub.com
LOCATION: Toronto, Ontario
LABEL: Abacus Recordings http://www.abacusrecordings.com

Birthed out of a need to challenge the masses intellectually, confront the
underground musically and abuse grave amounts of illicit substances
physically, in three short years, Abandoned Hearts Club
have evolved beyond the initial growing pains every young band faces to
become one of Canada's pre-eminent sonic terrorists.
Formed in 2001 out of the ashes of Spread the Disease and Countdown to
Oblivion, AHC wasted no time in defining their identity, beliefs and DIY
ethos. Their music is a brutally unrelenting combination of slashing
metallic hardcore damage, thrashing synthesizer screams and squeals,
irrevocably trachea-damaged vocals and recklessly off-kilter compositions,
with lyrics combining the social-political, poetic and amorphous. Their live
show is a captivating display of careening musical histrionics, flailing
limbs and instruments, and perpetual motion, with more synthesizers than any
band should logically require. North American tours with fellow like-minded
musical antagonists the End and Today is The Day redefined the words "heavy"
and "debauchery" in their wake.
In March 2004 AHC signed a deal with Century Media's fledgling hardcore
imprint Abacus Recordings. Currently at work on their Abacus debut,
tentatively entitled "Aloha Cocksuckers", which is destined to
be one of 2005's most controversial releases.

This Message Will Self Destruct
http://www.angelfire.com/ex/destruct/, http://www.hxcmp3.com/bands/3549/
LOCATION: Halifax, Nova Scotia
LABEL: unsigned

This east-coast DIY hardcore four-piece replaces Chiodos Brothers who
cancelled their tour due to illness. Hot on the heels of a self-released LP
(you remember those?) TMWSD have played with At The Mercy of Inspiration,
The End and Cursed in their hometown. This will be a fitting final show to
the last night of their tour.

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The Transit
http://www.thetransit.net
LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario
LABEL: Spectrasonic Sound http://www.spectrasonic.com

2.5 year old band playing straight forward, melodic, punk music along the
lines of Hot Water Music, old Jawbreaker and Face to Face. First show
September 2001. Demo released October 2001. Demo sold out (500 copies)
within four months. Split CD with their friends The Vanishing Red released
on their own label, A-List Records in 2002. The CD was well received,
setting records for longest at #1 on the local college radio station
charts and reached #9 on the Exclaim magazine national Loud Charts. They
are nearly through the 1000 pressing of the split CD. March of 2003.
Recorded first EP entitled "Lights Out For Downtown", with Dean
Hadjichristou at Addictive Sound to be released on Spectrasonic Sound in the
fall of 2003. Opened for bands like Good Riddance, Strike Anywhere, Ann
Beretta. This is the last show of their two month cross Canada tour.

Is Grace Enough
http://www.isgraceenough.com
LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario
LABEL: East End Industries

Is Grace Enough's brand music consists of heavy breakdowns, technical
guitar riffs, strong vocals and powerful lyrics. Their melodic hardcore
gives both a catchy and emotional sound that's compiled into an intense
performance that needs to be experienced. Is Grace Enough came to be in
early January 2003. A hiatus and some new members later, Is Grace Enough
have shared the stage with bands such as Slick Shoes, Death by Stereo,
Downway, Silverstein, Planes Mistaken for Stars, Raised Fist, Boys Night
Out, and Fear Before the March of Flames. Is Grace Enough's most recent
effort, recorded at Addictive Sound is a sickening 25 minute five-track
EP.

Hartsfield
http://www.purevolume.com/hartsfield/
LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario
LABEL: unsigned

From the ashes of the Ottawa, Ontario hardcore punk outfit, Us Against
Them, Hartsfield was founded in late 2002 after the acquisition of Eric
Gilmore, Jon Desilva and Scott Jardine. Hartsfield combine a melodic sound
in its fusion of pop, emo and hardcore; often bringing to mind artists
like Finch, Glassjaw, Grade, Taking Back Sunday and The Used. Multiple
layers of vocals over crunching guitars matched against driving bass lines
create songs with lots of hooks. In January of 2003 Hartsfield entered
Kanata's Addictive Sound Studios with Dean Hadjichristou (The Fully Down,
Off The Mark, The Transit). The DEMO which was recorded is catchy and
hummable showcasing their strong melodies and solid harmonies. Hartsfield
is currently writing songs for their debut release.

Pleased
http://www.pleasedmusic.net/
LOCATION: Quebec City, Quebec
LABEL: unsigned

Pleased, formerly a trio, began to build their loud but undoubtedly catchy
sound in early 2002 when Phil, Stef and Vince's efforts were strengthened
by the arrival of Simon who added new melodic element to their music. In
May 2003, they recorded a 6 song EP called "Heritage of Future's Past" at
the New Rock Studios, in Quebec City. Soon after, another Steff joined the
band to bring keyboard melodies into the music. Phil's from-the-heart
vocals, added to Stef's melodies gave Pleased a special sound, supported by
killer guitar riffs and Vince's loud and aggressive drumming. Their last
effort, featuring a more mature sound, is a 3 song EP called "Certainties
are Never True".

Lythic Blue
http://www.lythicblue.com
LOCATION: Victoria, British Columbia
LABEL: unsigned

Formed in the spring of 2000, Lythic Blue recorded several demos, playing
all ages show around Vancouver Island for over a year. They released
"Pandemonium", a split CD with Undergo, in the fall of 2002. After advancing
their sound for over a year, opening for bands such as Hot Hot Heat and
Moneen, and playing the Vancouver date of the Warped Tour, Lythic Blue
released a six-song EP, "Bring Me My Monocle. I Want to Look Rich" and
toured Western Canada in its support. The band's live shows range from an
intimate and acoustic set to an intense and violent symphony. This contrast
exists because the band draws influence from a diverse pool of artists,
including Tori Amos, Radiohead, Glassjaw, and the Dillinger Escape Plan.

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Don Caballero
http://www.southern.com/southern/band/DONCA/
LOCATION: Pittsburg, USA
LABEL: Touch & Go Records http://www.tgrec.com/

Found on the web: "I saw them once by accident at the Bottom of the Hill,
and shit, I was so blown away by Don Caballero that I don't even remember
what band I was there to see in the first place. The drummer is fucking
*nuts* by the way...his kit was one of those way over the top "rock" kits.
The kind with LOTS of cymbals and toms all over the place. But he played
this kit like no other drummer I've seen in my life... fills? Oh yeah lots
of damn fills...fast too. But unlike many other fast and spastic drummers,
this guy had amazing sense of where the beat needed to be, and where space
needed to be." Don Cab drummer and mastermind Damon Che has reformed the
band with some young Pittsburg mathrock upstarts rounding out the posse.

Robot Kill City
http://www.myopic.ca/rkc/
LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario
LABEL: none

Robot Kill City is a band on a mission. Having just completed the
recording of 6 songs for their self-titled EP, the band is gearing up to
unleash their angular rock on the masses through a summer tour. Drawing
from such diverse influences as Shellac, Fugazi, The Dismemberment Plan
and Gang of Four, Robot Kill City creates a unique blend of melody and
abrasive rock. Having only been together for a short time, (about a year)
the band has accomplished a great deal. They have opened for such prominent
bands as Q and Not U, Black Eyes and Enon, and have played countless all
ages and licensed shows. With a live show that has been described as 'full
of energy' and 'fun', Robot Kill City are at their best when performing.

Japanther
http://www.tapesrecords.com/secretsight.html
LOCATION: New York, USA
LABEL: Tapes Records http://www.tapesrecords.com

In the two odd years Japanther has existed they've done more than most
young bands. Nine sizable tours, a seven inch, 2 CDs and and 2 LPs.
They've played in art galleries, bedrooms, bathrooms, ballrooms, anything
goes pretty much. Despite countless hurdles the intense nature of New York
continues to kick their mission into overdrive. Matt Reilly had this to say:
"Do what you feel!" is a slogan practiced widely in New York. In a city that
is constantly reinventing new levels of do what you feel, we asked ourselves
where our place was, or could be. Aware of what was going on in our society
Japanther decided to take it upon themselves to dictate how people perceived
them. With much falter Japanther has tried to do what they felt and
hopefully it was right thing. To effect people in a positive way is one
goal. To show people that if you have an idea and stick to it there are no
real boundaries. We built a house from cardboard and bubblegum and have just
been trying to keep the roof from caving in.

State Populations
http://www.vacationdrinkingteam.com/sp
LOCATION: Ottawa, Ontario
LABEL: unsigned

State Pop are two brothers from Russia who have formed a band in hopes
that the money they make at shows will one day fund a plane ticket back
home, where they can resume their long arduous days of plowing the fields
and feeding the oxen. State Populations sound nothing like the following
bands: Battles, Windsor for the Derby, Tarentel, The Cancer Conspiracy.

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photos http://www.scallen.com
shows http://www.punkottawa.com
label http://www.spectrasonic.com

Posted Wednesday, April 28, 2004 by admin
Volunteers honoured at third annual Civic Appreciation Awards ceremony
The City of Ottawa honoured a number of benevolent individuals this
evening, thanking them for the time, talent and enthusiasm they freely
invest in the community every year. In honour of the recognition, Mayor Bob
Chiarelli and members of City Council presented one group and 14 residents
with Civic Appreciation Awards, while an assortment of organizations and
individuals received certificates to underscore their valued contributions
to the city's quality of life.

"Without question, volunteers are the heart of this community," said Mayor
Chiarelli. "Tonight's award nominees and winners are exemplary residents who
give of their time freely, with no expectations of remuneration and little
desire for recognition."

Mayor Chiarelli presented Citizen of the Year awards to Rebecca Dixon
(Youth), Anne-Marie Philippe (Adult) and Margaret Finley (Senior). The
recipients also received a sculpture by Canadian artist Richard Kramer
entitled "Partners", which represents the collaborative effort that goes in
to building a united community.

Ottawa 67's Head Coach and General Manager, Brian Kilrea, was also on hand
to join the Mayor in presenting Darrell Campbell with the first annual Brian
Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching.

City Councillors presented Distinguished Civic Appreciation Awards to Joan
Klenavic (Arts and Culture); Linda Paolozzi (Education); Kathy Nihei
(Environment); Lillian Cousen and Kathy Kerr (Health); Carolyn Quinn
(Heritage); Diane George (Humanitarianism); Robert Lockwood (Recreation and
Leisure); Richard Fraser (Rural/Agriculture); Candice and Ryan Dekker
(Community Activism - Youth); Bertillia Christian and Bonnie Gray (Community
Activism - Adult); Pansy Waterman (Community Activism - Senior); and the
Ottawa Distress Centre (Community Activism - Group).

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 by admin
Corey Locke Named Most Outstanding Player in the Ontario Hockey League
The Ontario Hockey League today announced that Corey Locke of the Ottawa
> 67's is the Red Tilson Trophy winner as the OHL's Most Outstanding
> Player as selected by the media for the 2003-04 season.
>
> Locke, who also won the Red Tilson Trophy and was named Canadian Hockey
> League Player of the Year in 2002-03, led the OHL scoring race for the
> second straight season with 51 goals and 67 assists for 118 points in 65
> games. He helped the 67's win the East Division regular season title
> with a 29-26-9-4 record and 71 points.
>
> Locke recorded 36 multiple point games during the regular season,
> including 10 four-point games and a five-point effort against the
> Toronto St. Michael's Majors on September 27. He scored 47 points during
> a 17-game scoring streak that stretched from December 17 through
> February 3. Locke has 312 regular season points in three years with the
> 67's.
>
> The 19-year-old Newmarket native was named OHL player of the week twice
> this season and was the OHL player of the month in January. He was named
> to the OHL's First All-Star Team for the second straight season.
>
> Locke is the seventh 67's player to win the Red Tilson Trophy following
> Peter Lee (1976), Bobby Smith (1978), Jim Fox (1980), Cassels (1988),
> Alyn McCauley (1996 and 1997) and Brian Campbell (1999). He is the
> fourth player to win the Red Tilson Trophy twice, following Andre
> Lacroix of the Peterborough Petes (1965-65 and 1965-66), McCauley and
> Brad Boyes of the Erie Otters (2000-01 and 2001-02).
>
> The Red Tilson Trophy, the most prestigious award presented by the
> Ontario Hockey League, is awarded each year to the player that is voted
> the most outstanding during the regular season by OHL writers and
> broadcasters. Players received five points for a first place selection,
> three points for second place and one point for a third place selection.
>
> Locke received 58 points in the voting, while runner-up Corey Perry of
> the London Knights received 52 points. Patrick O'Sullivan of the
> Mississauga IceDogs finished third with 41 points. Locke is the Ontario
> Hockey League nominee for the CHL Player of the Year award at the
> Canadian Hockey League awards next month in Kelowna, BC.
>
> Other former winners of the Red Tilson Trophy include Frank Mahovlich
> (Toronto 1957), Stan Mikita (St. Catharines 1959), Eric Lindros (Oshawa
> 1991) and Jason Allison (1994). Brad Boyes of the Erie Otters won the
> trophy in 2001 and 2002.
>
> The trophy is named in honour of Albert "Red" Tilson, who was killed in
> action in Europe during World War II. Tilson was the OHA scoring
> champion for the 1942-43 season after scoring 19 goals and 38 assists
> for 57 points in 22 games with the Oshawa Generals.
>
>
> # # #
>
> For More Information:
>
> ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE
> Aaron Bell
> Director of Information and Special Events
> Tel: (416) 299-8700, ext. 228
> Email: abell@chl.ca
> www.ontariohockeyleague.com

Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 by admin
City to host pesticide-free lawn care seminars
The City of Ottawa is hosting six gardening seminars to educate
residents about pesticide-free lawn maintenance in May. These talks will
cover practical lawn care techniques and white grub management. All talks
are free. Seminars are offered in English only unless specified otherwise.

Monday, May 3, 2004
7 - 9 p.m.
Churchill Seniors Recreation Centre, 345 Richmond Road, Town Hall
Please note that parking is limited, so be prepared to arrive early and find
a parking spot or take OC Transpo, route 2 or 18.

Monday, May 10, 2004 - this seminar will be presented in French
7 - 9 p.m.
Cumberland Library, Library room A & B, 1599 Tenth Line
On OC Transpo route 136

Wednesday, May 12, 2004
7 - 9 p.m.
Walter Baker Sports Centre, Room 202, 100 Malvern Drive
On OC Transpo route 170 or 173

Monday, May 17, 2004
7 - 9 p.m.
John Mlacak Arena, Hall D, 2500 Campeau Drive
On OC Transpo route 161 or 162

Wednesday, May 26, 2004
7 - 9 p.m.
Nepean Sportsplex, Hall C, 1701 Woodroffe Avenue
On OC Transpo route 95

Monday, May 31, 2004
7 - 9 p.m
Ben Franklin Place, Room 1A, 101 Centrepointe Drive
Take any OC Transpo bus that goes to the Baseline Transit station

Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 by admin
HealthyOntario.com nominated for international Internet award
HealthyOntario.com, an Ontario government web
portal that provides easy access to consumer health information, is in the
running for a top international Internet award, Health and Long-Term Care
Minister George Smitherman announced today.
"HealthyOntario.com is being recognized for its excellence in providing
Ontarians with the information they need to learn about themselves, find
answers to their health questions and live healthy lives," Smitherman said.
"This website is one of the many ways we are working to keep Ontario residents
healthy."
The website's success is also reflected in the enormous response from the
public as it averages more than 4.5 million hits each month.
HealthyOntario.com is one of five nominees for the 8th Annual Webby
Awards under the category of top Government or Law website in the world. The
Webby Awards are chosen by members of the International Academy of Digital
Arts and Sciences. HealthyOntario.com is also eligible for The Webby's
People's Voice Award where members of the public vote on-line.
Winners of the Webby Awards will be announced on May 12.
Since being launched in October 2002, HealthyOntario.com has won nine
major information technology awards for delivering high quality service to the
public. Some of these awards include:
- the 2003 National Award of Excellence for Best Website from the
Canadian Public Relations Society Inc.;
- the 2003 prizes for best writing and outstanding electronic and
interactive communication, as recognized by the International
Association of Business Communicators; and
- the 2003 Ontario Showcase Award of Excellence for providing an on-line
service that better serves Ontarians.
HealthyOntario.com features information on specific health conditions,
drug information, listings of local and regional health services close to the
user, and links to other useful healthcare resources, such as a physician
locator to help Ontarians find a family doctor in their community.
"HealthyOntario.com is another example of how we are helping Ontarians
remain healthy and our commitment to delivering quality care when it's
needed," added Smitherman.
This news release is available on our website at:
http://www.health.gov.on.ca
Version française disponible

Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 by admin
Public-private partnership kick-off celebration for Garry J. Armstrong Long-Term Care Centre
A kick-off celebration was held today to celebrate the construction
of the new Garry J. Armstrong Long-Term Care Centre, a 180-bed facility on
Porters Island. Ottawa Mayor Bob Chiarelli, Councillor Georges Bédard and
Jocelyne St Jean, General Manager of People Services along with Central Park
Lodges' (CPL) Marie-France Lalonde and John B. Volcko from PCL Contractors
Canada Inc. (PCL) met with Allan House residents and their families to
celebrate the exciting $22.34 million project.

"Improving facilities for seniors is a concern for everyone and
public-private partnerships are an innovative, cost efficient solution,"
said Mayor Bob Chiarelli. "With Ottawa's P3 approach, we can provide a new
public facility housing 180 long-term care beds, including 10 new beds and a
privately operated retirement residence."

The final agreement between PCL and the City of Ottawa, calls for the design
and construction of the new Garry J. Armstrong Long-Term Care Centre, with
occupancy in spring of 2005. Following the move to the new public facility,
Allan House will be demolished and a new private seniors' residence will be
constructed and operated by Central Park Lodges.

"I am delighted to see this transformation for Porters Island to a top
quality seniors environment at less cost to everyone," said Rideau-Vanier
Councillor Georges Bédard. "With this facility the City will be able to
maintain a commitment to a first-class atmosphere for our seniors in a
wonderful setting."

The Garry J. Armstrong Long-Term Care Centre and its property will be owned
and operated by the City. Following the move from Allan House, a new private
residence will be built and run by CPL. The City land will be leased to CPL
over 50 years. At the end of the lease the residence reverts back to City
ownership.

"PCL is pleased to be a part the City's public-private partnership
initiatives including the building of the Garry J. Armstrong Long-Term Care
Centre," said Mr. Volcko from PCL Contractors Canada Inc. (PCL) "It is
exciting to be a part of a special project on Porters Island that is the
first of its kind in Ottawa."

"Collaborating with the City of Ottawa on this exciting new project has been
an excellent experience. We are dedicated to providing seniors with high
quality retirement living' long-term care and home health care in Canada and
this project will reflect our commitment. The new facility will be home to
up to 150 independent seniors units in a variety of accommodation styles
such as studios, one and two-bedroom suites including a library, theatre,
exercise area and many other beautiful amenities," said Marie-France
Lalonde, Senior Executive Director and Regional Director of Hospital and
Community Relations, Central Park Lodges."

Jocelyne St Jean, General Manager, People Services for the City recognised
the role of the province in this project. "The Ontario Ministry of Health
and Long-Term Care will contribute $13.2 million over a 20-year period. This
contribution is a substantial component of our blueprint.

Also present were Garry J. Armstrong, former Regional Commissioner of Homes
for the Aged, residents, family members and community associations who
participated in public consultation regarding this project.

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For more information:
Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 by admin
RENEGADES PREPARED FOR 2004 DRAFT
The Ottawa Renegades will select second and third overall when the Canadian Football League holds its annual Canadian Draft via conference call on Wednesday, April 28, beginning at 11 a.m.

The draft consists of six rounds with nine picks per round. Members of the media may follow the proceedings by dialing one of the following numbers:

1-800-446-4472 OR 416-695-6120

Members of the Renegades football operations staff, including general manager Eric Tillman and head coach Joe Paopao, will be available for interviews following the draft during a press conference beginning at 2 p.m. in the media room on the second floor of the Renegades football building, located at the southwest corner of Frank Clair Stadium.

In addition to the second and third overall picks of the draft, the Renegades are also scheduled to pick in the third position in rounds two through six.

All draft selections will be posted on the CFL website (www.cfl.ca).

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For more information, please contact:

Barre Campbell

Director, Media Relations & Communications

Ottawa Renegades Football Club

(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)

(613) 913-7719 (cell)

Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 by admin
Put some MORE spring in yer 2-step!
Put some ‘spring’ in yer 2-step, Cajun style!

With Ball & Chain
& the Wreckers!

May 1

at the Bayou Blues & Jazz Club!

(1077 Bank St. at Sunnyside, Ottawa)

9pm showtime, $8.00 cover

Jody and Michael go together like mashed potatoes and gravy. Jody Benjamin's singing style is an easy marriage of sincerity and humour that comes from her wit and her love of the old country music she sings. Michael Ball has a sweet tone to his fiddle playing and an ear for melody and space seldom heard from players who were born after 1920.

Classic Country and Western and Cajun music with Cajun two-step dance lessons at the break!

Jody & Michael are pleased to welcome special guest:

Harlan Johnson on Cajun Accordion

Michael and Jody and the Wreckers are pleased to welcome Harlan Johnson from Montreal on the Cajun accordion. Harlan and the Band will open the evening with a set of traditional, dance hall style, Cajun music. This'll be a rare treat folks....

Media contact Michael & Jody directly at: (613) 741-0721 mj@ballandchain.ca

More about everybody: www.ballandchain.ca

Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 by admin
Look Back In Anger - Sun May 2 @ 7 pm
A Reading from John Osborne's classic "Look Back In Anger"

Performed by 5 professional actors including Kristina Watt, James
Richardson and Devin Charlebois.

at the PSAC headquarters, JK Wylie room, (233 Gilmour St.) Tickets $5

Sunday, May 2nd, 7pm

As a part of the Mayworks festival the Third Wall Theatre will be giving a
dramatic reading of John Osborne's classic play from the 1950's "Look Back
In Anger". It is a revolutionary play that looks at the class struggle
and the struggle of the working class to achieve a better life and is the
play that clearly defines the "angry young man".

"Look Back in Anger" came to exemplify a reaction to the affected
drawing-room comedies of Noel Coward, Terrence Rattigan and others, which
dominated the West End stage in the early 1950s. Coward et al wrote about
an affluent bourgeoisie at play in the drawing rooms of their country
homes, or sections of the upper middle class comfortable in suburbia.
Osborne and the writers who followed him were looking at the working class
or the lower middle class, struggling with their existence in bedsits or
terraces. The "kitchen sink" dramatists - as their style of domestic
realism became to be known - sought to convey the language of everyday
speech, and to shock with its bluntness. Eric Keown, reviewing Look Back in
Anger in Punch magazine at the time, wrote that Osborne "draws liberally on
the vocabulary of the intestines and laces his tirades with the steamier
epithets of the tripe butcher".

Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 by admin
Renegades lineman on popular TSN show
Ottawa Renegades offensive lineman Chris Burns will make a guest appearance on TSN’s Off the Record on Thursday, April 29.

The program, hosted by Michael Landsberg, can be seen on TSN at 6 p.m. EDT. The show will be replayed on Friday, April 30 at Noon, EDT.

Also scheduled to appear as guests on the show with Burns are hockey analyst Brian McFarlane, former Ottawa Senators forward Andrew McBain and Philadelphia Flyers radio commentator Brian Propp.

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For more information, please contact:

Barre Campbell

Director, Media Relations & Communications

Ottawa Renegades Football Club

(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)

(613) 913-7719 (cell)

Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 by admin
Oxbow Park Clean-up (Carleton River Bank)
Oxbow Park Clean-up!
Oxbow Park is OPIRG-Carleton's naturalization site that Carleton University leases to the PIRG.

Each year we do a bit of tidying and mulching to prepare for the growing season. Over the 10 years the site has been growing, we have planted countless native trees, shrubs, and wildflowers. We have erected interpretive signs designed by students and blended them with graffiti art installations; some have survived weathering and vandalism and other have not. We've worked with professors, students, community groups, and many others on campus. In this new decade for Oxbow Park we hope to reinvigorate activity at the site and we look to students for ideas and involvement.

Please come out to our clean-up and share your energy and ideas.

Saturday, May 8th, noon to 4 pm
Bring gloves (if you have them) and a rake if you can!
Refreshments will be available.
Dress for the weather!

For more info contact Karen Hawley, 520-2757
karen@opirg-carleton.org

Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 by admin
Slight traffic changes, April 27 - 28
From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., April 27 and beginning at 9 a.m., April 28
until the construction is complete, traffic will be marginally impacted
during the installation of barriers at the British High Commission. The
barriers will be installed on Albert and Queen Streets.

The impact to traffic will be as follows:
· Queen Street, immediately west of Elgin Street will
be reduced to lane in each direction
· Albert Street will be reduced to one through lane at
Elgin Street with the bus lane closed east of the intersection

Police will be present to direct traffic at these locations and to ensure
that buses on Albert Street can traverse the Albert/Elgin intersection with
minimal delay.

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For more information:
City of Ottawa:
Communications and Marketing
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Posted Tuesday, April 27, 2004 by admin
Mayor joins volunteers in Spring Cleaning the Capital
The City of Ottawa, in partnership with Tim Hortons, launched one
of its most enduring and successful volunteer programs with the kick-off of
the 11th Annual Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign at Jack Purcell Park
earlier today. Volunteers and sponsors from the business community joined
Mayor Bob Chiarelli and City staff for the launch of a month-long blitz of
cleaning activities in Ottawa.

"The nation's capital is known worldwide as a clean, beautiful city," said
Mayor Bob Chiarelli. "Our great reputation has come thanks to the care and
commitment that people put into cleaning around their homes, businesses,
schools, parks and roadways."

Spring Cleaning the Capital is an annual campaign that encourages and
supports community involvement in the City's spring clean-up efforts. Every
year, entire communities - including schools and neighbourhood
organizations, businesses and associations - respond to the Spring Cleaning
the Capital challenge. In 2003, 61,000 volunteers participated in more than
730 clean-up projects.

With cleaning supplies, prizes, and other donations from businesses,
volunteers make a significant contribution to the City's annual spring
maintenance efforts. Over the past decade more than a quarter of a million
volunteers have participated in thousands of clean-up projects, last year
clearing more than 106,000 kilograms of litter from their community.

Participants can register their clean-up projects on-line, by phone, or by
mailing or faxing in a registration form. For more information, visit the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca or contact the City's Call Centre at (613)
580-2400.

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX Concert & Events Listings
RETRO UNDERGROUND
twenty five years of underground...for those who know
Every Sunday
no cover : no code

Hosted by the Retro DJ Co-op:
KEV - MR. ANTZ - STITCH - SKUNK - MR.E - DJ LUMPY - TWIIN - DJ LESLIE - MISS HELL
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ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX
27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada. K1N 5S7
(613) 562-1010 www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com
CONCERT & EVENTS LISTINGS

WIN TICKETS TO ZAPHOD'S SHOWS FROM OTTAWASTART.COM.
http://www.ottawastart.com
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The Legendary ELECTRIC BALLROOM
Every Day from 9pm, or after the bands.
No cover charge Sunnday to Thursday
Fri. & Sat. $3 from 11pm to close.

Sundays - RETRO UNDERGROUND - The best pop/punk/mod/rock from any era. Twenty five years of underground...for those who know!!! - Hosted by the Retro DJ Co-op: KEV - MR. ANTZ - STITCH - SKUNK - MR.E - DJ LUMPY - DJ LESLIE - MISS HELL
Mondays - CLUB ZAPHOD - Indie.rock/College.rock/Alt.rock/Modern.rock/Requests - DJ TIM
Tuesdays - INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH - Industrial and Dark Techno - DJ LESLIE
Wednesdays - READY! STEADY! GO! - Explosive Indie/Brit-Pop/Motown/Mod/Rock & Soul/Requests - DJ GAZ + DJ EMMETT
Thursdays - FULL FLAVOUR THURSDAYS - Old-Skool Jams/ Requests - DJ SELLOUT
Fridays - THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM - Everybody's favourite Alternative/ Brit-Pop/ Big Beat/ Electronica/ Rock/ Soul/ Requests
- DJ GAZ
Saturdays - THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM - Everybody's favourite Alternative/ Brit-Pop/ Big Beat/ Electronica/ Rock/ Soul/ Requests -
DJ STEF
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Fri. Apr 23 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Hoegaarden present ($6)
GOOD 2 GO (http://artists.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Good_2_Go/)
+ MORAL HAZARD (http://www.moralhazard.ca)
+ THE BELLA BOMBS (http://www.thebellabombs.com)
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Gaz
Sat. Apr 24 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($6)
PHAT BASTARD (http://www.phatbastard.org)
+ NO OTHER WAY (http://www.nootherway.com)
+ THE THREAT
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Stef
Sun. Apr 25 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading punXercise ("Exercise your punk rock side")
+ RETRO UNDERGROUND (no cover), Hoested by the Retro DJ Co-op
Mon. Apr 26 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
TOP NOTHING (http://www.topnothing.com)
+ BULLMOOSE (http://www.bullmoose.ca)
+ LAIDOUT (http://www.laidoutmusic.com)
+ CLUB ZAPHOD with DJ Tim
Tue. Apr 27 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Apr 28 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($10)
From Toronto/ SHErecords-BMG Recording Artist/ Daughter of the famed DAVID WILCOX
SIMON WILCOX (http://www.simonwilcox.com)
+ TREVOR STRANGE (http://www.trevorstrange.net)
+ READY! STEADY! GO! with DJs Gaz & Emmett
Thu. Apr 29 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($?)
THE NADS (http://www.geocities.com/jason_ramone1/nads.html)
+ guests
+ FULL FLAVOUR THURSDAYS with DJ Sellout
Fri. Apr 30 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Hoegaarden present ($6)
CD Release
SCRATCH (http://www.scratchnet.com)
+ THE CRACKBAND (http://geocities.com/crackband/)
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Gaz
Sat. May 1 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($6)
From Toronto
MAXIMUM RnR (http://www.maximumrnr.com)
+ GUILLOTINE (http://guillotinemusic.tripod.com)
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Stef
Sun. May 2 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading punXercise ("Exercise your punk rock side")
+ RETRO UNDERGROUND (no cover), Hosted by the Retro DJ Co-op
Mon. May 3 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
From Gatineau
KHANN RABATT (http://www.khanrabatt.tk)
+ From Peterborough
MONEY MONEY (http://www.wearemoneymoney.com)
+ THE STAND (http://www.thestand.tk)
+ CLUB ZAPHOD with DJ Tim
Tue. May 4 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. May 5 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($6)
HARTSFIELD (http://www.hartsfieldrock.tk)
+ IS GRACE ENOUGH (http://www.isgraceenough.com)
+ VISCERA'S RECITAL (http://www.viscerasrecital.com)
+ READY! STEADY! GO! with DJs Gaz & Emmett
Thu. May 6 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($6)
From Toronto/ Aporia Recording Artists
MADRID (http://www.madridtheband.com)
+ MIKE DUBUE (from HI-LO TRONS) & CO.
+ FULL FLAVOUR THURSDAYS with DJ Sellout
Fri. May 7 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Hoegaarden present ($6)
THE GETALONGS (http://www.thegetalongs.com)
+ UNINSPIRED EMPIRE (http://www.uninspiredempire.com)
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Gaz
Sat. May 8 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($6)
JUNKYARD SYMPHONY (http://www.junkyardsymphony.com)
+ SANDY SANDSTONE
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Stef
Sun. May 9 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading punXercise ("Exercise your punk rock side")
+ RETRO UNDERGROUND (no cover), Hosted by the Retro DJ Co-op
Mon. May 10 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
NAMELESS SHAME (http://www.namelessshame.com)
+ From New Zealand/ EMI Recording Artists
STERIOGRAM (http://www.steriogram.com)
+ From Montreal
THAT BUSBOY NELSON
+ KINGSTON FOG (http://www.kingstonfog.com)
+ CLUB ZAPHOD with DJ Tim
Tue. May 11 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. May 12 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($6)
From Vancouver/ Hive-Fi Recording Artists
P:ANO (pronounced piano) (http://www.lazylightandugly.com)
+ ...as the Poets affirm (http://www.asthepoetsaffirm.com)
+ READY! STEADY! GO! with DJs Gaz & Emmett
Thu. May 13 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($20 advance at Zaphod's & Ticketmaster)
Early Show From Seattle/ Mid-Fi Recording Artists
2 sets No Opening Band - One Country Set - One Rock Set
SUPERSUCKERS (http://www.supersuckers.com)
+ FULL FLAVOUR THURSDAYS with DJ Sellout
Fri. May 14 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Hoegaarden present ($8)
From Toronto/ Curve Music Recording Artists
TURN OFF THE STARS (http://www.turnoffthestars.com)
+ From Vancouver/ EMI Music Canada Recording Artists
STABILO (http://www.stabilo.ca)
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Gaz
Sat. May 15 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($10)
Early Show No opening band - 2 sets
ROBERT FARRELL (http://www.robertfarrell.com)
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Stef
Sun. May 16 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading punXercise ("Exercise your punk rock side")
+ RETRO UNDERGROUND (no cover), Hosted by the Retro DJ Co-op
Mon. May 17 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
ROBOT KILL CITY (http://www.myopic.ca/rkc)
+ From Toronto
THE PETTIT PROJECT (http://www.thepettitproject.com)
+ From Toronto
WALKERS LINE (http://www.walkersline.com)
+ GRAND NATIONAL (http://www.grandnationalstation.com)
+ CLUB ZAPHOD with DJ Tim
Tue. May 18 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. May 19 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($6)
Music For Cats Recording Artists
GOLDEN FAMILE (http://www.musicforcatsrecords/goldenfamile.html)
+ Soggy Mouse Recording Artists
THE WANDERING LIFE SIGN (http://www.kickinthehead.com/profile.cfm?ID=20040321141421)
+ READY! STEADY! GO! with DJs Gaz & Emmett
Thu. May 20 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($10)
From Halifax/ Dependent Music Recording Artist
JILL BARBER (http://www.jillbarber.com)
+ ANDREA ENGLAND (http://www.andreaengland.com)
+ FULL FLAVOUR THURSDAYS with DJ Sellout
Fri. May 21 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Hoegaarden present ($6)
From Toronto/ Endearing Recording Artists
THE MELIGROVE BAND (http://www.meligroveband.com)
+ THE CARDIACS (http://www.jessestein.com)
+ THE PATSIES (with THE JEZEBELS)
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Gaz
Sat. May 22 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($5)
NECTAR (http://www.nectarweb.com)
+ guests
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Stef
Sun. May 23 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading punXercise ("Exercise your punk rock side")
+ RETRO UNDERGROUND (no cover), Hosted by the Retro DJ Co-op
Mon. May 24 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
FORBIDDEN DREAM (http://www.forbiddendream.net)
+ From Lunenburg, Nova Scotia
MADHAT (http://www.madhat.net)
+ From Montreal
+ FAITH IN FALLING (http://www.faithinfalling.cjb.net)
+ CLUB ZAPHOD with DJ Tim
Tue. May 25 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. May 26 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($6)
From Montreal/ Dusty Tracks Recording Artists
POXY (ex-CAFEINE) (http://www.poxy-music.com)
+ THE PERFECT DYSTOPIA (http://www.theperfectdystopia.com)
+ READY! STEADY! GO! with DJs Gaz & Emmett
Thu. May 27 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($6)
From Hamilton/ Northern Lights Records
THE CHROME YELLOW CO. (http://www.thechromeyellow.com)
+ guests
+ FULL FLAVOUR THURSDAYS with DJ Sellout
Fri. May 28 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Hoegaarden present ($8)
From Toronto/ Warner Music Recording Artists
MATTHEW BARBER (http://www.matthewbarber.com)
+ guests
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Gaz
Sat. May 29 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($6)
STONE MELODIES (http://www.stonemelodies.com)
+ From Toronto
MOONRAKER (http://www.moonrakerband.com)
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Stef
Sun. May 30 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading punXercise ("Exercise your punk rock side")
+ RETRO UNDERGROUND (no cover), Hosted by the Retro DJ Co-op
Mon. May 31 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
DEFEATS THE PURPOSE (http://www.jupitersedge.com)
+ From Calgary
GUERRILLA FUNK MONSTER (http://www.guerrillafunkmonster.com)
+ INTERNATIONAL MANIAC INSTITUTE
+ CLUB ZAPHOD with DJ Tim
Tue. June 1 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Fri. June 4 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Hoegaarden present ($6)
From Montreal/ R.A.T. Recording Artists
L'ATTACK (ex-LES MARMOTTES APLATIES) (http://www.lattack.com)
+ MONEY MONEY (http://www.wearemoneymoney.com)
+ RADIODAZED (http://punk.ro/radiodazed)
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Gaz
Sat. June 5 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($6)
CHANNEL ONE (http://www.channeloneband.com)
+ PACER
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Stef
Sun. June 6 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading punXercise ("Exercise your punk rock side")
+ RETRO UNDERGROUND (no cover), Hosted by the Retro DJ Co-op
Mon. June 7 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
NICOLAS JOHANSEN (http://www.nicolasjohansen.com)
+ TANYA JANCA (http://www.tanyajanca.com)
+ DYLAN SHIELDS (http://www.dylanshields.com)
+ BRIAN DUNN
+ CLUB ZAPHOD with DJ Tim
Wed. Jun 9 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($8)
From Helsinki, Finland/ Yep Roc Recording Artists
LAIKA & THE COSMONAUTS (http://www.laikaandthecosmonauts.com)
+ HI-LO TRONS (http://www.hilotrons.com)
+ READY! STEADY! GO! with DJs Gaz & Emmett
Fri. June 11 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Hoegaarden present ($12)
Early Show From Israel/ World-renowned Classical Cellist
2 sets MATT HAIMOVITZ (http://oxingale.com/artists/mh/)
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Gaz
Sat. June 12 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($6)
CD Release
THE FULLY DOWN (http://www.thefullydown.com)
+ guests
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Stef
Mon. June 14 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, The Ottawa Sun & Sleeman Brewery present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
From Vancouver/ Maple Nationwide-Universal Recording Artist/ Managed by Nettwerk
ADRIENNE PIERCE (http://www.adriennepierce.com)
+ THE DUNES (http://www.theduneslive.com)
+ CLUB ZAPHOD with DJ Tim
Wed. June 16 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Brewery present ($8)
From Vancouver/ Nettwerk Recording Artists
PANURGE (http://www.panurge.net)
+ guests
+ READY! STEADY! GO! with DJs Gaz & Emmett
Fri. June 18 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Hoegaarden present ($10 advance at Zaphod's & Ticketmaster)
Early Show Vapor Recording Artist
7PM JONATHAN RICHMAN, featuring TOMMY LARKIN (http://www.vaporrecords.com/jonathan_heels.htm)
+ THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM with DJ Gaz
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CHECK OUT OUR WEB SITE: http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX , 27 York Street, Ottawa, CANADA. K1N 5S7

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of April 26,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media have
been highlighted.

Ottawa Police Services Board - Monday, April 26, 5 p.m., Champlain Room
* 2004 Budget - $600,000 Budget Reduction
*
* Ottawa Forests and Greenspace Advisory Committee - Monday, April 26,
6:30 p.m., Honeywell Room
*
* Cumberland Heritage Village Museum Board - Monday, April 26, 7:30
p.m., South Fallingbrook Community Centre, 998 Valin St
*
* Planning and Environment Committee - Tuesday, April 27, 9:30 a.m.,
Champlain Room
*
* Parks and Recreation Advisory Committee - Tuesday, April 27, 7 p.m.,
Honeywell Room
*
* Health and Social Services Advisory Committee - Tuesday, April 27, 7
p.m., Richmond Room
*
* City Council - Wednesday, April 28, 1:30 p.m., Andrew S. Haydon Hall
* Presentation of Proclamation for Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month
- May 2004
* Announcement of April 28 as a Day of Mourning for Persons Killed or
Injured in the Workplace

Citizens' Task Force on Council Remuneration - Wednesday, April 28, 6:30
p.m., Honeywell Room

Long Range Financial Plan Sub-Committee - Thursday, April 29, 11 a.m.,
Richmond Room

The agenda for these meetings and related reports will be posted on the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the respective
meetings.

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
City's Client Service Centres and Call Centre changing hours
Starting on May 1, the City's Client Service Centres and Call
Centre will be changing their hours of operation.

The following Client Service Centres will be open Monday to Friday, from
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:
* City Hall Client Service Centre (110 Laurier Ave. West)
* Orléans Client Service Centre (255 Centrum Blvd.)
* Ben Franklin Place Client Service Centre (101 Centrepointe Dr.)
* Kanata Client Service Centre (580 Terry Fox Dr.)
*
* These Client Service Centres will be open one day per week, also
from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.:
* Metcalfe Client Service Centre (8243 Victoria St.) - Open Tuesdays
* Kinburn Client Service Centre (5670 Carp Rd.) - Open Wednesdays
* North Gower Client Service Centre (2155 Roger Stevens Dr.) - Open
Thursdays
*
* The Call Centre will be open Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
However, emergency calls from residents - for example, reporting broken
water mains, sewer back-ups, malfunctioning traffic signals, missing roadway
signs - will still be addressed by Call Centre staff after 7 p.m. and on
weekends.
*
* Residents can also conduct business online by going to the City's
Web site at ottawa.ca to:
* Pay parking tickets and provincial offence notices
* Renew a dog licence
* Register for recreation programs, view schedules and facility
locations
* Access Council minutes and meeting agendas
* Register a complaint or a compliment

For information on the new hours of operation, residents can visit ottawa.ca
or contact the City's Call Centre at 613-580-2400 (TTY 613-580-2401).

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Schools are 'in' for the Blues
Even though Ottawa schools will soon be out for the summer, they’re in for the blues this spring. That's when the Cisco Systems Bluesfest 'Blues in the Schools' program returns to the nation’s capital for two weeks, beginning Monday, May 3 and running through to Friday, May 14. The program was created to promote, preserve, and perpetuate the art, culture, and heritage of blues music. Cisco Systems Bluesfest employs international and local blues musicians to share their knowledge of the genre with primary and secondary school students.

Bluesfest organizers have shown amazing logistical savvy as they've seen their program expand from two schools and one visiting artist working with around 100 kids in 1999, to thousands of students being engaged by 19 artists/educators today. "It's great to see the program become so popular, not only with the students and teachers, but with the parents and the rest of the community too," says Mark Monahan, executive director of Bluesfest and the Ottawa program's founder. "As far as pulling it all together, it is quite an undertaking—booking the travel and the rooms, taking care of border-crossing details and the rest of the administration, matching artists to schools and planning ground transportation—but, it's a lot like what we do every summer when we bring in over a thousand performers for the festival. This is kind of like spring training for the staff."

Over the years, Bluesfest has developed an amazing faculty of artists from across Canada and the United States. Mary Flower, who hails from Colorado is returning, as are Canadian blues icons Rick Fines and Michael Jerome Brown along with Ottawa guitar virtuoso, Shane Simpson who held his own last year with local legends Tony D and Trevor Finlay. Schools with choirs will benefit from the spiritually and vocally blessed gospel singer extraordinaire, Sharon Riley out of Toronto. Speaking of church music, the Reverend Billy Wirtz is coming up from Florida. He's a six-foot-five tattooed humorist, satirist, and former wrestling promoter who is an excellent communicator with past experience teaching autistic children. The kids love him—and he's a heck of a piano player too. Keeping the Blues Alive award winning blues educator and festival favourite, T.J. Wheeler adds his vast experience to an already solid stable with Ann Rabson of Uppity Blues Women fame rounding out the field, along with several other returning local artists.

It's no wonder The Blues Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee looked outside its borders to Ottawa when they recognized the Cisco Systems Bluesfest with the 'Keeping the Blues Alive' award in 2003. For in Ottawa—judging by the way this program and the festival that spawned it have been embraced—alive and well the blues seem to be.

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Contact: André J. Sauvé
Director of Communications and Media Relations
(613) 247-1188 ext.229
ajsauve@ottawa-bluesfest.ca

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
NAC, May 9: Canadian Youth Orchestra Festival presents 300 musicians in a free massed concert
Aproximately 300 young musicians from different parts of
Canada will participate in the third Canadian Youth Orchestra Festival
concluding in a spectacular free massed concert in the National Arts
Centre's Southam Hall on Sunday, May 9 at 14:00. This concert begins with
individual performances by the youth orchestras led by their own Music
Directors, and concludes with all 300 musicians from seven orchestras
performing together under the baton of Canadian conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson.

Keri-Lynn Wilson will lead the massed orchestra in Wagner's Overture to Die
Meistersinger, Bizet's Carmen Suite No. 1, and Saint-Saëns's "Danse
Bacchanale" from Samson et Dalila.

The NAC Café will open at noon featuring a special Mother's Day table
d'hôte. Lunch and a concert: the perfect way to spend a Mother's Day
afternoon! For lunch reservations, call 613-594-5127.

Participating orchestras in the Canadian Youth Orchestra Festival are:

* Victoria District Festival Orchestra (Susan Colonval/Michael Klazek)
* Edmonton "Singing Strings" (Olivia Walsh)
* South Saskatchewan Youth Orchestra (Alan Denike)
* Hamilton Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (Glenn Mallory)
* Ottawa Youth Orchestra (John Gomez)
* Ottawa Junior Orchestra (Angus Armstrong)
* Orchestre De La Salle (Marthe Charlebois/Christian Gort)

Conductor Keri-Lynn Wilson made her conducting debut in 1990 at age 23 with
the National Arts Centre Orchestra in a conducting workshop led by then
Music Director Gabriel Chmura. The Winnipeg native became the Associate
Conductor of the Dallas Symphony in 1994 shortly after her graduation from
Juilliard where she received Masters degrees in conducting and flute.

Keri-Lynn Wilson has gone on to an international career conducting symphony
orchestras and opera. This season she conducted several programmes with the
Montreal Symphony Orchestra, one of which was filmed for broadcast. She also
appeared with the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, and made her debut with the
RAI Symphony Orchestra in a special televised concert. She returned to the
Puccini Festival for a new production of Turandot and led performances of
Tosca at the Vienna Staatsoper, and a new production of La Bohème in her
debut at the Bilbao Opera in Spain.

The Canadian Youth Orchestra Festival is presented by Arts Bureau for the
Continents (organizers of the Festival), the National Arts Centre, the
University of Ottawa Department of Music, and Orchestras Canada, with
special thanks to John Gomez of the Ottawa Youth Orchestra. Financial
assistance is provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage.

Free tickets for the Canadian Youth Orchestra Festival concert on May 9 at
14:00 may be picked up in person at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday
from 10:00 to 21:00).

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
GAG ORDER: Canadian Art, the Media, Censorship and the Law
Galerie SAW Gallery is proud to announce GAG ORDER, a
panel discussion that
will be held at SAW on April 26, 2004 at 8PM.
Organized in response to Bill
C-12 (please consult
http://www.ccarts.ca/eng/01new/c12advisory.htm), this
panel follows the recent controversy around a new film
project by
Ottawa filmmaker Ken Takahashi. The discussion will be
moderated by Jason
St-Laurent, co-curator of the exhibition SCATALOGUE:
30 Years of Crap in
Contemporary Art, which took place last year at
Galerie SAW Gallery.

The panel discussion will centre around the following
key questions:

Are local mainstream media irresponsible in their
sensational coverage of
the arts?

How will Bill C-12 affect artistic production in
Canada if passed by
Parliament?

Why are the arts often a subject of controversy within
the City of Ottawa9s
municipal council?

Invited panelists:

Donna Balkan
Senior Communications Manager
Canada Council for the Arts

Andy Clarke
Executive Producer of News & Current Affairs
CBC Radio Ottawa

Suki Lee
Journalist, writer and Communications Director
at the Ottawa Art Gallery

James Missen
Cultural Policy Intern
Canadian Conference of the Arts

Sheila Pokiak
Executive Director
Independent Filmmakers Cooperative of Ottawa

Ken Takahashi (to be confirmed)
Filmmaker

We will also show extracts from the videos After the
Bath by John Greyson
(Toronto) and The Fires of Joanna by Penny McCann
(Ottawa), who will be
present.

Admission is free. Cash bar.

Galerie SAW Gallery, 67 Nicholas Street, Ottawa ON
K1N 7B9
For more information: (613) 236-6181 or
sawprogramming@artengine.ca

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Mayworks Festival Workshops
Arts Education Workshops
at the Odawa Friendship Center (12 Stirling Ave)
Workshop Tickets $10.00. Limited entry, to reserve a
spot email Tanya
(me@phivedesign.com) or by phone at 613 828-2086
Part of the annual Mayworks Festival see schedule at
mayworksottawa.ca

Monday May 3

9 - 10:30am: THEATRE OF THE WORKING CLASSES - an
exploration of this
critical and exciting era in the history of theatre,
with scenes to read and
bring to life during the workshop. With KRISTINA WATT
professional actor
(theatre, film, TV) and teacher at Ottawa U, Ottawa
School of Speech and
Drama.

11 - 12:30pm: DISCUSSION WITH JAMIE SWIFT, free-lance
author, journalist,
and broadcaster who recently wrote 'Walking the union
walk: stories from
CEP's first ten years, (December 2003) will chat with
the audience about
research, interviewing techniques, and story lines.

12 noon to 1pm: IF YOUR ART IS IN A PUBLIC EXHIBITION
YOU SHOULD BE
PAID..... Kristian Clarke, and David W. Jones of
CARFAC Ontario will be
discussing copyright, moral rights, and artists'
fees. CARFAC or Canadian
Artist's Representation/le Front des artistes
canadiens is the voice of
professional visual artists. CARFAC defends cultural,
economic and legal
rights individually and on a collective basis, as
well as provides
education on fair dealings with artists. (FREE
WORKSHOP)

1:30 - 3pm: MUSIC AS COMMODITY, MUSIC AS COMMUNITY
with IAN TAMBLYN,
Canada's premier folk artist, songwriter, playwright
and roducer;
currently working on the project titled Machine Works.
Ian has recorded
numerous albums and countless soundtracks for theatre
and film.

3:30 - 5pm: I CAN'T DRAW BUT.... a hands-on workshop
with interdisciplinary
artist, C J FLEURY, collaborator of large scale public
projects in labour,
legal, corporate, feminist, educational, elderly,
ecological and village
contexts. Open your mind to the potential of your own
creativity or
collaborating with an artist through artist-union
links/at your workplace.

5:30 - 7pm: POLITICAL CARTOON WORKSHOP with
cartoonist/author DON MONET.
Political Cartoons can be a powerful way to frame a
complex message. "From
Joe Hill to Mike Constable" a short presentation on
cartoon history will be
followed by a hands on session in the vulgar art. Any
artistic ability
will do! Bring your issue, your idea, or just a
desire to wield a poison
pen -- everyone makes a cartoon!

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
Experimental Media From the Arab World, Apr. 28-29 at Club SAW
NEVER THE RIGHT TIME: Experimental Media From the Arab
World
Wed. April 28 & Thurs. April 29, 2004, 7:30pm
Presented by Available Light Screening Collective
Curated by Laura U. Marks (Vancouver)
with guest artist Mohamed Soueid (Beirut, Lebanon)
Club SAW, 67 Nicholas St. (Ottawa)
5$ /$3 students & unwaged
www.sawvideo.com/238-7648

It is never the right time for Arab experimental
media. This title reflects the constant state of
political and economic crisis - compounded by Western
scrutiny - in the Arab world. Events are postponed,
artists are enjoined to self-censor, and "merely
personal" issues are put aside until such time as
they are again deemed to be relevant. Despite this
atmosphere of indefinite postponement, Arab
independent media is flowering. This screening series
reflects the vibrant independent and experimental
media scene in the Arab world, centering on Beirut. A
similar movement is nascent in Cairo and other Arab
cities, and Palestinian artists persevere in creating
powerful work despite the cruel occupation. Intimate,
droll, fierce, coolly conceptual, ready to break your
heart when you least expect it - the Arab world is
producing one of the most important movements in
independent video today. - Laura U. Marks,
curator

Beirut-based media artist Mohamed Soueid in person
both evenings.

Screening 1: English program (Arabic with English
subtitles)
Wed. April 28th, 7:30 pm.

Fadi Yeni Turk, Demo (Lebanon, 2002, 6:00)
Roy Samaha, Untitled for Several Reasons (2003, 8:00)
Amal Kenawy, The Room (2003, 12 min)
Lina Ghabieh, Sad Man (4:20)
Hassan Khan, The Eye Struck Me and the Lord of the
Throne Saved Me (Egypt,
2001, 4:00)
Vatchi Boulgorjian, Noble Sacrifice (Lebanon, 2002,
video, 38:00)
Mohamed Soueid, Civil War (Lebanon, 2002, excerpt of
85:00 video)

Screening 2: French program (Arabic with French
subtitles)
Wed. April 28th, 9:00 pm.
Rabih Mroui, Face A/Face B (Lebanon, 2002, 9:00)
Meyar Al Roumi, Cinema muet (Syria, 2001, 29:00)
Leila Kenaan, La maison de mon phre (2003, 24 min)

Screening 3: Spotlight on Mohamed Soueid
Thursday, April 29 at 7:30PM

Mohamed Soueid, Civil War (Lebanon, 2002, 85:00 video)
Wickedly clever and wearing its soft heart on its
sleeve, this experimental documentary investigates the
mysterious death of cinematographer Mohammed Douiabes
in 1999. But it's really about the schizophrenic life
of post-war Lebanon, where unadmitted war trauma shows
up in the people's dental hygiene.

Guest artist Mohamed Soueid is Lebanon's pioneer of
independent video production. Acknowledged to have
produced the first independent video in Lebanon in
1990, Soueid has produced a powerful video oeuvre. He
is the author of a book-length study of Lebanese
cinema and a novel written, Georges Perec style,
without the letter y. A founder of the independent
media collective Beirut DC, he currently produces and
acquires independent documentaries for the satellite
channel MBC. Accomplished in many media; a tireless
promoter of creative and progressive expression by
Arab artists; a lover of Orson Welles whose style is
nevertheless uniquely Beiruti.

Curator Laura U. Marks is a theorist and curator of
independent and experimental media. She is the author
of many articles and two books, The Skin of the Film:
Intercultural Cinema, Embodiment, and the Senses (Duke
University Press, 2000) and Touch: Sensuous Theory and
Multisensory Media (University of Minnesota Press,
2002). She has curated numerous programs for festivals
and arts organizations in North America and Europe.
Former Associate Professor in the School for Studies
in Art and Culture and Carleton University, in July,
2003, she took up the post of Dena Wosk University
Professor of Art and Culture Studies at Simon Fraser
University, Vancouver.

Available Light is a collective of media artists and
curators committed to the presentation of experimental
films and videos in Ottawa. Members of the 2004
Available Light collective are Nikhil Adnani, Carol
Breton, Vironique Couillard, Penny McCann, James
Missen, Phil Rose, and Jason St-Laurent.

Available Light acknowledges the support of the Canada
Council for the Arts Foreign Visiting Artist program,
the Ontario Arts Council, the City of Ottawa, and SAW
Video.

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
CyberPowWow04 at Gallery 101
CyberPowWow04 in Ottawa - An Artengine & Gallery 101
collaborative presentation of a nation2nation project
Curated by Skawennati Tricia Fragnito and Jason E.
Lewis.

Saturday, May 1 & Sunday, May 2, 2004 from1:00-6:00PM

a web page, a virtual gallery and an on-line
discussion group all rolled into one

Invited artists: Rosalie Favell, Greg A. Hill, Ryan
Johnston, Joseph Tekaroniake Lazare and Archer
Pechawis.

Working in collaboration with Artengine, Gallery 101
is excited to be of the Gathering Sites for
CyberPowWow04 - the fourth in a series of interactive
Internet events and virtual exhibitions exploring
contemporary Aboriginal art, technology and community
by Native and non-Native artists. Centering on the
theme of Unnatural Resources, this two-day event
questions the values we associate with the idea and
reality of cyberspace. Challenging traditional
stereotypes about Aboriginal people, CyberPowWow also
seeks out how Native artists have adopted digital
technologies and are using them as a culturally
relevant medium.

Based on the traditional powwow - a two-day event
where First Nations families and friends gather to
eat, dance, and exchange news and ideas - CyberPowWow
is an interactive Internet event that encourages
artists and writers, youth and elders, surfers and
chatters to log on and participate internationally in
a collective experience. Participants can view on-line
exhibitions and engage in dialogues with artists and
curators - both on-line and in person.

In an attempt to widened the circle of ideas and
experiences, Australian participants will take part
for the first time, as well as non-Native artists who
have been invited to explore the space of the virtual.

As one of the five Gathering Sites, Artengine and
Gallery 101 will provide point-of-access terminals
from 1-6pm on Saturday, May 1 and Sunday, May 2 Other
participating venues include: Surrey Art Gallery
(British Columbia), Galerie Oboro (Montreal), Art
Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (Brandon), Walter
Phillips Gallery (Banff) and Arts Alliance Lab (San
Francisco).

Admission is free and open to the public, please join
us for food and refreshments through out the day.

For more information, please contact Gallery 101 at
613.230.2799 or
info@gallery101.org. or visit
http://www.cyberpowwow.net

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
Arab editor and TV commentator, Sun., Apr. 25th 6:30 pm at Carleton
The Association of the Palestinian Arab Canadian
(APAC) invites you to
attend a lecture and a discussion by Abdubarri Atwan,
Chief editor of
Alquds Al Arabi and TV Commentator.

When: Sunday, April 25th at 6:30 pm

Where: Carleton University, Bell Theatre, 2000 Minto
Center – Free
Parking

The event is Co-sponsored by:

Canadian Alliance for Palestine, CAP
Jerusalem Defence Committee, JDC
Muslim Student Association of Carleton University, MSA
Dr. Gihad Shabib
Mr. Mohammad Al-Ahmad

Direction:

Check map at http://www.carleton.ca/cu/campus/

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
GOLDEN FAMILE + THE WANDERING LIFE SIGN play cat and mouse at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & HERITAGE BREWERY
PRESENT...

Music For Cats Recording Artists
GOLDEN FAMILE

+ Soggy Mouse Recording Artists
THE WANDERING LIFE SIGN

Wednesday, May 19 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door

"Ottawa's own Golden Famile has struck gold...honing in on rootsy folk flavours, they mix in banjo, accordiorgan,
organ and harmonica, alongside basic guitar, bass and drums, and cultivate their own haunting character"
- Ottawa Xpress, CANADA.

"Golden Famile's sparse and eerie arrangements make the snowy ghosts of the (Ottawa) valley real"
- Exclaim, CANADA.

"Musically, they sound as if they come straight from the dark and dreary woods, combining songs that seem to
suit the simplicity of being played on the back porch with those that are built upon more complicated dynamics"
- Delusions of Adequacy, USA.

"Remniscent in parts of the delicate and atmospheric folk of fellow Canadian Daniel Lanois and in the emotive tensions of Low"
- Pennyblack Music, UK.

Golden Famile's sound is distinctly Canadian, mixing porch tales and folk tradition with guitar heroics. Formed in late 2000, the Famile has grown from a two-piece to seven full-time members and continues to procreate. Golden Famile find themselves moving from their alt-country trappings to a more realized pop sound and they have just started working on their untitled third album at the Hotel2Tango studio in Montreal, Quebec to be released in the Fall of 2004 on CD and limited edition vinyl.

The critically acclaimed 'Eastern, Cloudy' cd was released in early 2003 and became a local favorite as displayed by its #2 position on the CKCU Top 50 for 2003. The same year also saw numerous performances where Golden Famile shared the stage with luminaries such as Asteroid #4, the Deadly Snakes, Slim Cessna's Auto Club, and Bonnie Prince Billy. Rounding it all off was a high profile slot at the 2003 Ottawa Bluesfest.

Golden Famile:
Darrell Angus - Voice, Guitar, Banjo
Jason Baird - Saxophone, Percussion
Jennifer Comeau - Voice, Guitar, Organ
Ryan Hough - Violin, Melodica
Nathaniel Hurlow - Bass, Vibes
Richard Jeffrey - Guitar, Keyboards
Michael Sheridan - Drums, Percussion

*********
Once conceived in an earlier day, as a line up known as The Ships Cat, comprised of childhood friends and computerized blind dates, Dave Halabisky (Various Saxophones) and Ryan Neeb (Bass and Vocals) sadly evolved into The Wandering Life Sign after Derek Evers (Guitar/Vocals and the primary songwriter) moved 10 light years away. Drying up their tears, Dave and Ryan trudged on through endless fields greeted by lonely sunsets to compile a 6-song repertoire with Ryan now on Guitar and Vocals. Mind you, the void was far from being filled. (Soon to be) Dr. P. Lester was asked to add bohemian ambiance and schizophrenic sound scapes to the emptiness which plagued these lost songs. Scott Adams, chef and Bass extraordinaire joined forces in September of 2002, 3 months after Derek's departure creating a whole new feel. Although there were a few earlier shows in the bands hometown of Ottawa, The Wandering Life Sign were still missing a couple key players. Cedric Boily (Guitar/Keys), of Ottawa based band Mulbury, was asked to come along shortly after they disbanded in November of 2002. After playing just short of a dozen gigs in southern and eastern Ontario with a CD player as a drummer, the guys decided it was time. Trevor Curtis, later named TC (Drums/Percussion) accepted his email invitation to start hammering away in September of 2003.

The Wandering Life Sign started recording in November of 2003 and are planning on releasing their debut tracks in the Spring of 2004 on the legendary label Soggy Mouse Records.

*********
Listen to GOLDEN FAMILE - http://www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=5752

Web sites:
GOLDEN FAMILE - http://www.musicforcatsrecords.com/goldenfamile.html
THE WANDERING LIFE SIGN - http://www.kickinthehead.com/profile.cfm?ID=20040321141421

Information:
GOLDEN FAMILE - Darrell Angus goldenfamile@hotmail.com
THE WANDERING LIFE SIGN - Ryan Neeb thewanderinglifesign@excite.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
Catholic Board awaiting specifics on class size cap
The Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board is awaiting further details from
the Ontario government before determining the impact of smaller class
sizes for younger students.

June Flynn-Turner, Board Chairperson, said that until the government
announces the exact number of classes that will be capped starting in
September, it is difficult to determine how the changes will affect
budgets and staffing levels.

Premier Dalton McGuinty said that in September his government will begin
the process of capping cap class size at 20 students for Junior
Kindergarten to Grade 3. He has pledged to fulfil this commitment by the
end of his government’s mandate. However, he did not indicate the specific
measures the government will take for the 2004-2005 school year.

“Until the government indicates exactly which classes will be capped in
September, we will not know how much more money it will cost, nor how many
more teachers we may have to hire,” said Ms. Flynn-Turner. “We look
forward to receiving more specific information from the government as soon
as possible.”

Premier McGuinty has also promised to take steps to ensure students have a
high level of literacy and numeracy before they reach the age of 12. These
steps include training a lead teacher in literacy and numeracy in every
elementary school and establishing a provincial Literacy and Numeracy
Secretariat to support and coordinate efforts.

“For the past several years, the Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board has
been placing a very strong emphasis on improving our students’ literacy
and numeracy skills,” said James McCracken, Director of Education. “As a
Board, we are very pleased to see the government committing additional
resources to this vital area, which will allow us to continue to help all
of our students achieve success.”

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
NACO, May 6-7: Pinchas Zukerman performs the Canadian premiere of Oliver Knussen's Violin Concerto
Pinchas Zukerman will give the Canadian premiere of the
Violin Concerto written for him by British composer Oliver Knussen, one of
the leading figures in today's music world. These Bostonian Bravo concerts
take place on Thursday, May 6 and Friday, May 7 at 20:00 in the NAC's
Southam Hall. Knussen conducts the concerts which also include Ravel's
charming Mother Goose Suite, and Vivaldi's Concerto for Two Violins in A
minor performed by Zukerman and NAC Orchestra violinist Jessica Linnebach, a
graduate of the NAC Young Artists Programme. The programme concludes with
Stravinsky's Scènes de ballet. Yamaha Canada Music Ltd. is the sponsor of
the May 6 concert.

There will be free Pre-Concert Talks and a Q&A session given in English both
nights at 19:00 in the Fountain Room by Pinchas Zukerman to talk about the
origins and performance of the Knussen Violin Concerto. The first of these
talks will be recorded and archived for the NAC website at www.nac-cna.ca
. Questions for the Maestro may be sent to the NAC
website in advance.

The May 7 concert will be broadcast live-to-air on CBC Radio Two on In
Performance heard nationally at 20:00. Host Eric Friesen will be in Ottawa
to host the broadcast.

Oliver Knussen's compositions are performed regularly by major orchestras
and musicians, and as a guest conductor he travels the world regularly
championing new music. His opera Where the Wild Things Are had its North
American premiere in the late 1980s conducted by Pinchas Zukerman. He made
his NAC Orchestra debut in 2001 Conducting his own Symphony No. 2.

Pinchas Zukerman gave the world premiere of Knussen's Violin Concerto with
the Pittsburgh Symphony on April 5, 2002. It was co-commissioned with the
Philadelphia Orchestra with whom Zukerman performed it a year later in
Philadelphia and at Carnegie Hall. Zukerman performed the Concerto again to
acclaim last summer in London with the BBC Symphony Orchestra at the Proms.

"Pinchas Zukerman has long been a champion of Oliver Knussen, both as
conductor and as violinist. The concerto was written for him, and he
dispatched it with intelligence and authority. In the midst of the score's
hurly-burly, Mr. Zukerman and his violin were restrained and refined.
Indeed, Mr. Zukerman is something of an aristocrat of the violin. He has a
way of paring music down to its essence, with nothing frilly or wasted." -
New York Sun

"Mr. Knussen knows how to make a musical line sing, and he found a way to
let this concerto play to Mr. Zukerman's strengths without forsaking his
own. The opening violin passage, for example, takes the soloist quickly
around the fingerboard, but it also evokes the spirit of the Bartók Second
Concerto. The slow movement is unabashedly lyrical, but beneath its soft
surface the solo line has interesting spikes and angles. And there is a
vibrant interplay between the soloist and the ensemble in the brisk closing
Gigue. Mr. Zukerman was an eloquent advocate for the concerto." - New York
Times

"The work is a luminous show of highly skilled orchestration. It gives the
violin a real concerto part, and, best of all, it is luscious and
substantive music... And the violin part is expressive and sinewy - just the
kind of writing to let Zukerman's deep sound bloom." - Philadelphia Inquirer

"With Knussen on the podium, the work announced itself as a formidable
addition to the genre. As Zukerman clearly realized in his vibrant reading,
its solo part is just the sort of music a violinist would want to play." -
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

"Knussen's subtle scoring was tailor-made for Zukerman's subdued and
sensitive playing; the intense, economic nature of the orchestral writing
complemented the violinist's extremely taut, razor-edged sharpness of tone,
which indeed resembled 'a tightrope walker progressing along a (decidedly
unstable) high wire.'" - The Guardian

Tickets for these Bostonian Bravo Series concerts on May 6 and 7 are on sale
now at $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and
Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00
to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111.
Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's web-site at
www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the hall
are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid
student ID card. Groups of 20 and more save up to 20% on NAC Music, Theatre
and Dance performances. To book call 947-7000 ext. 384 or email
grp@nac-cna.ca.

-30-

Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
Fax: (613) 996-2828

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
Ottawa-Carleton Students Take New Creative Steps to Challenge Relationship Violence
Approximately 200 high school students from 44 high schools in the Ottawa-Carleton area will be sharing strategies to prevent violence and abusive relationships on Friday April 23rd from 8:30am to 2 pm at St. Paul’s High School, 2675 Draper Ave.

Students are using drama, music, dance, poetry and audience interaction to spread the message and teach each other. Tomorrow’s gathering celebrates the culmination of a full year of peer teaching and support in local high schools. .

Christina Marchant, Director of Community Programs at Family Services à la famille Ottawa said, “These conferences began four years ago as a collaboration between ourselves and both English speaking school boards. Since 1999 over one thousand students have become peer leaders challenging relationship violence.”

The schedule of events for the day is as follows:

8:30-9:00am Carousel set up and registration (Front Foyer)

9 :00-10:00 Welcome, Ice Breaker, Video Presentation (Auditorium)

10:00-11:00 Brunch (Cafeteria)

11:00-12:45 School Showcase with Dance, Drama, Poetry (Auditorium)

1:00-1:45 Carousel presentations (Front Foyer)

1:45 Closing event

St. Paul High School is located at 2675 Draper Avenue.

For more information:
Cindy Wolfe, Family Services à la famille Ottawa, 725-3601 ext. 108
Nanci Burns, OCDSB Safe and Caring Schools, 355-8126 (cell) or
596-8211 ext. 8126 (office)

Posted Friday, April 23, 2004 by admin
City conducts hazardous material exercise
The City will test its emergency preparedness with "Exercise
Hot-Foot." The exercise will involve the simulated spill of hazardous
materials on a railway and allow Ottawa Fire Services to practice their
Hazmat response procedures. The exercise will also rely on response from
police, paramedics, and other City staff who are responsible for dealing
with hazardous materials.

Date: Friday, April 30, 2004
Time: 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Location: Ottawa Central Railway - Walkley Yard (south
side)
From Bank Street, turn east on Johnston
Road, turn north on Albion Road and stop at the railroad tracks.

The exercise will not have any impact on O-Train service.

Posted Thursday, April 22, 2004 by admin
SENATORS WILL REPLACE JACQUES MARTIN AS HEAD COACH
John Muckler, general manager of the Ottawa Senators, today
> announced the Club would be replacing Jacques Martin as head coach, as
> well as Don Jackson as assistant coach and Phil Myre as goaltending coach.
>
> "Jacques has been with the organization for nine years and has made many
> contributions towards building this team into an NHL contender," said Mr.
> Muckler. "I want to thank Jacques, Don and Phil for their efforts and I
> would like to wish them success in their futures.
>
> "Depending on where your players are at in their career, it is my belief
> that the personality of the team also changes from year to year. The
> priorities of the players change and the reason to play changes," added
> Mr. Muckler. "So, in order to take the next step towards winning a Stanley
> Cup, we must now select a new face, a new voice with a fresh approach and
> new ideas.
>
> "We will immediately start the process to find a new head coach. We will
> not put a deadline on ourselves to select this person," concluded Mr.
> Muckler.
>
> Martin, 51, posted a 341-255-96 (.562) regular-season record in nine
> seasons with the Senators. He leaves as the franchise's all-time leader in
> games coached (692), regular-season wins (341), playoff wins (31) and
> playoff games coached (69). Martin became the third head coach in Senators
> history when he was hired on January 24, 1996.
>
> Jackson, 47, joined the Senators as an assistant coach in June 2001, and
> the 55-year old Myre had been with the Senators for nine seasons.
>
> For more information, please contact:
> Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
> Steve Keogh, (613) 599-0326
> Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239

Posted Thursday, April 22, 2004 by admin
OTTAWA SENATORS TO HOLD NEWS CONFERENCE THURSDAY
> OTTAWA - John Muckler, general manager of the Ottawa Senators Hockey Club,
> will hold a news conference this afternoon, Thursday, Apr. 22 at 1:00 p.m.
> at the Corel Centre.
>
> When: Thursday, Apr. 22
> 1:00 p.m.
> For further information, please contact:
> Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
> Steve Keogh, (613) 599-0326
> Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239
>

Posted Thursday, April 22, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Women Fly Fishers and Ottawa Flyfishers Society are hosting an open house
Ottawa Women Fly Fishers and Ottawa Flyfishers Society are hosting an open house on May 18, 2004. The clubs are opening their doors to give the public a chance to view club activities and to ask questions about the sport. Guests will see demonstrations of fly casting, rod building and fly tying, learn about entomology, conservation and much more. Part of this event will be held outside, rain or shine, so dress for the weather!

The open house will be held at the Champlain Field House, corner of Clearview and Cowley, off Island Park Drive near the Ottawa River Parkway. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be available to purchase.

The Ottawa Flyfishers Society formed in 1983 and is dedicated to fostering and furthering the practice of activities associated with the art of fly fishing, conservation and resource renewal, and recreational activities.

Darlene Evans
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
dmevans@sympatico.ca

Posted Thursday, April 22, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Blues This Week -- 21 April 2004
This is a completely informal update of blues & blues-related events in Ottawa. The mailing list has been compiled from various sources and includes folks who are interested in blues. Please contact me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com to add or delete email addresses from the list and to pass along any comments.

‘Ottawa Blues This Week' is available on line at http://hometown.aol.ca/lizbluesottawa/thisweek.html. The on-line version is updated throughout the week. Please send your comments to me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com. Thanks!
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The Blues on Tour ** CANCELLED **
Hummingbird Centre, Toronto, ON
Thursday, April 29

Blues On Tour, a concert featuring more than a dozen of the best blues artists performing today, and set for the Hummingbird Centre in Toronto on April 29 was cancelled April 14. Unfortunately ticket sales were very soft in all of the markets on the tour, and it was decided to cancel the entire tour. The tour was to have featured Ruth Brown, Ike Turner, Chris Thomas King, Bobby Rush, Howard Tate and the Muddy Waters Blues band with Duke Robillard, among many others.

Rob Bennett, VP of House of Blues Concerts, presenter of the Canadian dates, said he regretted that a wonderfully conceived showcase of the blues as an historic musical art form just never found its audience. Refunds may be obtained at the original point of purchase.
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Coming soon ... BLUESFEST IN THE BYWARD
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The Bluesfest team is looking forward to combining their annual ‘Bluesfest in the ByWard' event with the ByWard Market Springfest on Mother's Day weekend, May 7, 8, and 9. The ByWard Market Springfest highlights the official outdoor-market opening, and on Sunday, beginning at noon, there'll be a fashion show and a mother and daughter look-alike contest, followed at 4 pm by the ‘Bluesfest in the ByWard' outdoor concert series presented by the Ottawa Bluesfest. Parent Street (between Murray and Clarence) will be closed for the event from 11 am to 11 pm on Mother's Day.

The following venues will play host (on May 7 and 8) to a strong roster of artists, in town for Bluesfest's annual ‘Blues in the Schools' program:

Empire Grill, 47 Clarence Street
Friday, May 7 - James Cohen (9 pm)
Saturday, May 8 - Michael Jerome Brown (9 pm)

Chateau Lafayette, 42 York Street
Friday, May 7- Rick Fines (9 pm)
Saturday, May 8 - Reverend Billy Wirtz (9 pm)

Luxe Bistro, 47 York Street, 241-8805
Friday, May 7- Mary Flower (9 pm)
Saturday, May 8 - Shane Simpson (9 pm)

Blue Cactus, 2 ByWard Market, 241-7061
Friday, May 7- Alanna Stuart & Rob Reid (9 pm)
Saturday, May 8 - James Cohen (9 pm)

The Rainbow Bistro, 76 Murray Street
Friday, May 7 - Morgan Davis (9 pm)
Saturday, May 8 - The Tony D Band with special guest, Rick Fines (9 pm)
Sunday, May 9 - Trevor Finlay (early afternoon and evening); All-Star Jam after the Streetfest

‘Streetfest'
Sunday, May 9 (on Parent Street)
4 pm - Sharon Riley & Friends (Gospel)
5 pm - Shane Simpson
5:45 pm - Michael Jerome Brown
6:30 pm - Morgan Davis
7:15 pm - Rick Fines
8 pm - Billy Wirtz
8:45 to 10 pm - Tony D All-Star Revue featuring Roxanne Potvin

All-inclusive $7 wristbands for ‘Bluesfest in the ByWard' will be available on Saturday, April 24 at all participating venues and at both Compact Music locations (134 and 785-A Bank Street). Wristbands will also be available at the front gate on Parent Street beginning at noon on Sunday.
www.ottawa-bluesfest.ca
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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NOLA North Fest Tribute
... with Gator's Groove and Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo
Bayou Blues & Jazz Club, 1077 Bank Street
Friday, April 23
OBS meeting from 7-8 pm
Music will start @ 8:30 pm

The Ottawa Blues Society honours the 35th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on its opening night, by presenting some NOLA-inspired music with a taste of Louisiana on the menu. Join us for our first general membership meeting of 2004, starting at 7 pm. If you're not a member, come along to the meeting and sign up ... new and renewing members receive a complimentary blues sampler from NorthernBlues. The music gets underway at 8:30 pm, and there will be 2 sets from Gator's Groove, followed by 2 sets from Mumbo Jumbo. The beads will be flying, and the hurricanes will be going down easy. Come out and party, Nawlins style!
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Jimmy James
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, April 24

Born in Greece as Demetrios Bakolias, James borrowed the name Jimmy James from Jimi Hendrix, who used it as a stage name early in his career. James has been a fixture on the Montreal scene for the past 20 years, playing or sharing stages with the likes of Michel Pagliaro, Frank Marino and Stevie Ray Vaughn. He has performed everywhere from tiny hole-in-the-wall bars to the Olympic Stadium (with Michel Pagliaro). But regardless of the venue, James remains focused on one thing: playing powerful blues-flavored guitar highlighted by his soulful and ferocious solos. Jimmy's performance at the Café Campus en Blues series was filmed for Bravo TV. I n 1999, he released his long-awaited debut CD, "Calling on Love", featuring 11 original tracks. "This is a sizeable, blues-based talent whose lack of recognition beyond the borders of Quebec is truly criminal. This disc deserves some serious listening," said Exclaim magazine.
(http://www.ottawaplus.ca)
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WORKSHOP ... coming soon
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Slide Guitar Workshop
... with Ken Hamm
Ottawa Folklore Centre, 1111 Bank Street
Saturday, May 1 @ 1 pm
$20 members/$30 non-members

Ken Hamm, the award winning acoustic blues guitarist, folksinger and songwriter, has taught his fingerpicking and slide guitar workshops in England and Scotland, and , has recently released his sixth CD, an all-instrumental collection of tunes called "Fingerlicks". Constantly touring throughout Canada and Europe, Ken Hamm is a veteran blues performer with an exceptional musical gift. He is one of Canada's most entertaining experts in the field of acoustic southern blues, as well as a thoughtful songwriter and a demon guitar picker. He has been a major influence and proponent of acoustic country blues in Canada for over 30 years. A growing number of enthusiastic fans enjoy both his concerts and his guitar workshops.
(www.ottawafolklore.com)
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE RADIO
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On CKCU-FM 93.1
The "Mighty 93.1"
Community Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region

Sundays: 9-11 pm
Black and Blues
with John Tackaberry

The show features a heavy dose of electric blues and rhythm and blues, with the occasional selection of sixties soul. The first hour is dedicated to artist profiles and reviews of recordings on particular labels. In the second hour there is a blues calendar, a run down of events in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and interviews with "new and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks on wax" alternating with "live blues and R&B for a Sunday night" in the last half hour of the show. On the last Sunday of every month, the show goes "down in the delta" for a selection of acoustic blues tracks in the final half hour of the program.

Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
with Ron Sweetman

Jazz from every era & every style - from 1917 To 2003. Each program features an artist, group, instrument, event, city or record label.
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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Mondays: Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Rainbow Open Jam @ 9:30 pm
Wednesdays: Open stage with Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St.
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Friday, April 23
NOLA North Fest Tribute @ the Bayou at 8:30 pm
Presented by the Ottawa Blues Society - meeting @ 7 pm

Friday, April 23
The Lou Rye All Stars @ Tucson's

Friday, April 23
The Funky Miracles @ the Rainbow

Saturday, April 24
Kathy Kennedy @ the Royal Oak, Hunt Club & Uplands

Saturday, April 24
The Crowd @ Tucson's

Sunday, April 25
All-Star Benefit Jam @ the Rainbow
Featuring L'il Al, Tony D, Trevor Finlay, Maria Hawkins, Roxanne Potvin

Posted Thursday, April 22, 2004 by admin
Choices for grads-April 22 (pm) at Rideau HS
Rideau High School presents "Choose Your
Future" for senior students who are not planning to attend college or
university after high school. The event will be held on Thursday, April
22 at the school located at 815 St. Laurent Blvd. A motivational assembly
runs from 12:45 - 1:45, with workshop sessions following from 2:00 - 3:15.

"This event is designed to serve students who successfully graduate but
choose to end formal schooling at that point," says Principal Geoff
Botting. "Choose Your Future is our attempt to highlight some of the
options open to this group."

Aa high-energy motivational assembly courtesy of Toronto-based Stuart
Knight and Knightflight Productions begins at 12:40 pm. Their popular
show, A Whole New Perspective, has inspired over 250,000 young people in
the past seven years. Following the assembly, senior students will choose
one of four workshops, focusing on apprenticeships, working overseas,
employment tips for students, or Katimavik, a national leadership program
for youth aged 17 - 21.

Rideau's strong technology program makes it a natural site for recruiting
apprentices through the Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP). OYAP
enables students to begin apprenticeship training while still earning high
school cooperative education credits. "Students with an interest in and
aptitude for trades are often less inclined toward traditional classroom
learning," shares Co-op teacher Heather Spratt. "OYAP allows these
students to get where they really want to go, it's tangible and rewarding
and opens up a world of opportunity for many of our students." Former
Rideau student and current automotive apprentice Alex Haynes will address
students in the OYAP workshop.

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For further information, contact Principal Geoff Botting or Teacher
Heather Spratt at Rideau HS 746-8196 or Communications and Information
Services at 596-8791.

Posted Thursday, April 22, 2004 by admin
May 20 1930h: Carole Rubin reads from her books, How To Get Your Lawn & Garden Off Drugs and How To Get You Lawn Off Grass
The Allergy and Environmental Health Association, Ottawa Branch, is
sponsoring a special evening with author Carole Rubin, Thursday May
20th. Carole is the author of two best-selling books: How To Get Your
Lawn & Garden Off Drugs and How To Get You Lawn Off Grass.

She will be doing readings from the books and provide information on
organic gardening,including slides of beautiful gardens from all over
North America.

Copies of the books will be available at the event--- all are invited
to this free presentation.

Media enquiries welcome: please
respond to Jane Wilson at jwcc@rogers.com

Carole Rubin
May 20th 7:30 p.m.
McNabb Community Centre, 180 Percy Street
Ottawa

Posted Thursday, April 22, 2004 by admin
Ottawa thanks its most outstanding volunteers
Mayor Bob Chiarelli and members of City Council will honour
Ottawa's volunteers at the City's 3rd annual Civic Appreciation Awards
ceremony. All nominees will be recognized for their individual contributions
towards making the City of Ottawa a better place in which to live.

Date: Tuesday, April 27, 2004
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Ottawa City Hall
Andrew S. Haydon Hall
110 Laurier Avenue West

Civic Appreciation Awards will be presented to one group and 14 exceptional
individuals who give freely of their time, skills and energy in the areas of
arts and culture, recreation and leisure, education, environment, health,
heritage, humanitarianism, agriculture, and community activism. As well,
Citizen of the Year Awards will be presented to individuals representing
Youth, Adults and Seniors. This year's ceremony also marks the first annual
presentation of the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching.

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Thursday, April 22, 2004 by admin
Connect LIve! April 30
Building on the great success of the first CONNECT LIVE event
earlier this year, the National Arts Centre is excited to invite Ottawa's
young professionals to connect again at the second CONNECT LIVE event on
Friday, April 30. Enjoy cocktails at Helsinki, a brief guided walking tour
of haunted Ottawa, a spectacular dance experience with the Bayerisches
Staatsballet production of Raymonda and the chance to win a terrific Lord of
the Rings giveaway prize package.

Everyone knows how important networking is to career advancement. But how
to go about it? And if you have a busy career, when is there ever time to
socialize, never mind squeeze a little culture into your calendar?

Connect Live is a painless way to get together with friends, make new
business contacts, enjoy a light bite and see a terrific performance at the
NAC at a discounted ticket price - you buy your ticket, show up and we take
care of the rest! We choose a fun meeting place, introduce you to other
"connectors," feed you and get you to the NAC on time. What could be
easier!

The second Connect Live event will start at Ottawa's hippest lounge and
disco, Helsinki, located at 15 George Street. Join us anytime after 5:30
p.m. Get your evening off to a great start with one of the specially
created Connect Live cocktails and enjoy complimentary finger foods; spend
some time chatting to new and old friends and take advantage of the
opportunity to "network" in a fun, non-stressful environment with
like-minded young professionals.
Then, let NAC staff steer you in the direction of Southam Hall, via a tour
of some of the fascinating haunted sites of OttawaHelsi
. Led by the well-informed, fun staff of Haunted Walks Ottawa, you'll learn
all about the gruesome ghoulies lurking in the most unexpected places in the
short distance between the Market and the National Arts Centre - you'll
never see the City in the same way again!

After a haunting jaunt, you'll find yourself at the National Arts Centre,
where you can relax in your seat in Southam Hall and lose yourself in the
beauty of extraordinary dance. Part of the Canril Corporation Ballet Series
at the NAC, Raymonda, with new choreography by Ray Barra after Marius
Petipa, provides a spectacular showcase for Germany's famous Bayerisches
Staatsballett in their Ottawa debut. Raymonda is a classic 19th-century
story ballet updated for today's audiences. This production throbs with
erotic force and emotional conflict as the lovely Countess Raymonda is torn
between the virile Count Jean de Brienne and a seductive Saracen prince.
Raymonda highlights a wide variety of dance styles as well as a brilliant
score by Alexander Glazunow.
Connectors will have another opportunity to mingle at a special intermission
gathering, exclusive to member of the Connect Live family. And last but not
least, Connectors will have a chance to win a superb Lord of the Rings
giveaway package which includes two tickets to the Lord of the Rings
Symphony at the NAC, the complete Lord of the Rings CD collection, and an
evening at the Lord Elgin Hotel!
If you'd like to find out more about CONNECT LIVE, TO BUY TICKETS or to
register online now, visit the NAC website at www.nac-cna.ca/connectlive

CONNECT LIVE Now!
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For more information about CONNECT LIVE contact:

Laura Denker
Publicity and Media Relations Coordinator, NAC English Theatre
(613) 947-7000 ext. 389; ldenker@nac-cna.ca

Troy Cross
Marketing Coordinator
(613) 947-7000 ext. 323; tcross@nac-cna.ca

Posted Thursday, April 22, 2004 by admin
Concerts Cumberland presents
The last concert of the Dust Evans 2003-2004 series

Jasper Wood, violin
David Riley, piano

Friday April 30 8:00 pm

Orleans United Church, 1111 Orleans Blvd.

Tickets: Adults 20$
Seniors 16$
Students (25-) 10$
Family (2 adults, 2 children -16) 45$

After concert reception,
compliments of Denis Sicotte & Associés

INFORMATION & RESERVATION: Suzanne & Keith (613) 837-6014

Posted Thursday, April 22, 2004 by admin
RENEGADES ON ROAD TO KEMPTVILLE
The Ottawa Renegades will once again become the Kemptville Renegades when players report to training camp in just over a month.

The Renegades announced today Kemptville College, University of Guelph, in Kemptville, Ontario will be the site of the team’s 2004 training camp.

Players report for medicals on Saturday, May 22 and the first day of camp will be Sunday, May 23.

“We’re looking forward to returning to Kemptville and beginning the process of putting the team together in what will be a highly competitive camp,” said Renegades head coach Joe Paopao.

“The staff and administration at Kemptville College have always provided our players and staff with top-notch treatment,” added Paopao.

Kemptville College has been the site of Renegades training camp during the club’s first two seasons in the Canadian Football League.

The college campus is located at 830 Prescott St. at the south end of Kemptville, and is easily accessible from Ottawa by Highway 416.

Following camp, the Renegades begin the 2004 season with a pre-season game against the Montreal Alouettes at Frank Clair Stadium on Thursday, June 3 at 7:30 p.m.

The Renegades begin the 2004 regular-season schedule on the road against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers on Thursday, June 17. The home opener for the Renegades takes place Thursday, June 24 at Frank Clair Stadium against the Toronto Argonauts at 7:30 p.m.

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For more information, please contact:

Barre Campbell

Director, Media Relations & Communications

Ottawa Renegades Football Club

(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)

(613) 913-7719 (cell)

Posted Thursday, April 22, 2004 by admin
JILL BARBER makes music for hopeful romantics at Zaphod Beeblebrox
From Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dependent Music/ Outside Music Recording Artist
JILL BARBER

+ Lemonade Factory Music Recording Artist
ANDREA ENGLAND

Thursday, May 20 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $10 only at the door

“Sister of current ‘It’ boy Matthew Barber (she sings backing vocals on his wonderful Means and Ends
album), who was watching from the sidelines, Barber charmed the full room with her low-key acoustic
strumming and jazzy, countrified folk-pop tunes. Barber's rootsy, keening voice is like that of a young
Sarah Harmer, if Harmer had continued in the vein of her Songs for Clem standards album, that is.
In her polka-dot dress and Mary Jane shoes, Barber looked and sounded sweet and simple....It's obvious
that the other member of the Barber clan is also on her way to good things.”
- The Varsity, Toronto.

"Even the most jaded-looking indie kids shut up during the acoustic guitar-strumming singer/songwriter's
sweet, slightly jazz-juiced ballads...She writes intelligent, stripped-down indie folk-pop tunes with a hint
of Slean-esque cabaret punch and the weathered melodies that make Harmer's music so captivating....
dead-on phrasing, an impressive range and a knack for squeezing genuine emotion out of a cozy alto purr."
- Rating NNNN, NOW Magazine, Toronto.

Drawing on influences from old-time jazz standards, bluegrassy-folk and hook-laden pop, Jill Barber has the subtle assuredness of a songwriter with "dead-on phrasing, an impressive range and a knack for squeezing genuine emotion out of a cozy alto purr..." says Toronto's NOW magazine.

Since the dissolution of her indie pop-rock outfit, Bent Ivy in 2001, Jill has concentrated on her career as a solo artist, performing in venues across Canada with the likes of Joel Plaskett, Julie Doiron, The Be Good Tanyas, The Cash Brothers and Oh Susanna, and at various festivals, including Toronto's annual North By Northeast.

The culmination of four years in the Kingston, Ontario music scene, Jill released her debut album, A Note To Follow So independently in March of 2002. The eight tunes on this charming e.p. possess a homegrown, old-fashioned romantic feel that demonstrate the full scope of Jill’s rich vocals. Since it’s release, A Note To Follow So, which Hamilton's VIEW called "..stunning." has been embraced by College radio stations across the country, and featured on CBC’s Definitely Not The Opera, and Atlantic Airwaves.

In the Fall of 2002, Jill Barber moved to Halifax, Nova Scotia, poised to seduce a whole new city’s worth of fans with her charismatic live persona and heartwarming record. She has since been well recieved all over the maritimes, receiving nominations for two MIANS (Music Industry Association of NS) awards in the categories of Best New Artist and Best Female Artist, and garnering a good deal of attention from critics and audiences alike.

She was also extremely honoured to have been invited by the CBC to record her follow-up e.p. at the legendary Studio H in Halifax over the course of Fall/Winter 2003. Entitled Oh Heart, it is a collection of "intelligent, stripped-down indie folk-pop tunes with a hint of Slean-esque cabaret punch and the weathered melodies that make Harmer's music so captivating...." Having since teamed up with ten-year old indie collective, Dependent Music and scored a distribution deal with Outside Music, Oh Heart is poised to take the nation quietly in the night - leaving a path of hopeful romantics in it's wake.

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Andrea England is a poet at heart. Born and raised in a seaside town in Nova Scotia, Canada, this talented singer-songwriter grew up in the midst of music and saltwater air. Now Toronto-based, Andrea is poised to pour out her heart and invite you to join her in a little Lemonade, the title of her forthcoming album.

England is certainly no stranger to the stage. Picking out tunes on the organ at age three and singing in local variety concerts by four, England over the last few years has performed with Jorane, Jacksoul, Ashley MacIsaac, J. Englishman, Martha Wainwright, Damhnait Doyle, Tara MacLean, and Sue Medley - just to name a few.

Lemonade, England's full-length debut, was recorded over a nine-month period and boasts some exceptional musicians for an artist's first effort: Bryan Potvin (Northern Pikes) on lead and rhythm guitars (Potvin also co-produced); Creighton Doane (Melanie Doane, Dayna Manning) on drums & percussion; veteran keys great, Richard Bell (Janis Joplin, The Band) on Keys; Drew Birston (Chantal Kreviazuk) on bass; Kevin Fox (Damhnait Doyle, Melanie Doane) on cello; as well as Anthony Vanderburgh (Roch Voisine, Amy Sky) and Dave Milliken on additional guitars.

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Listen to JILL BARBER - http://www.newmusiccanada.com/genres/artist.cfm?Band_Id=6624

Web sites:
JILL BARBER - http://www.jillbarber.com
ANREA ENGLAND - http://www.andreaengland.com

Information:
JILL BARBER - Evan Newman (416) 542-1400 ext.14 middlechildmusic@rogers.com
ANDREA ENGLAND - andrea@andreaengland.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com

Posted Wednesday, April 21, 2004 by admin
Happy Days at Arts Court Theatre
Much-admired Canadian actor Terry Tweed will command the stage in one of the most demanding dramatic roles of 20th-century theatre – the indomitable Winnie in Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece, Happy Days. Also starring Gilles Provost as Willie, Happy Days is being presented at the Arts Court Theatre, April 29 to May 1 and May 5 to 8, 2004.

Veteran stage director Tibor Egervari will direct the play which is being presented by Histrions Productions. From the moment the curtain rises on a 50-something woman buried up to her waist in the ground but behaving as if it’s the most natural place to be, this play challenges and surprises. Definitely NOT to be confused with the 1970’s sitcom, Beckett’s Happy Days weaves its way around Winnie as she goes through her day(s), smiling and thanking God for “another heavenly day”.

Winnie draws on the contents of a capacious black bag that provides all the treasured necessities of life while she talks to – but rarely with – Willie, a man seldom heard from but who provides her with the assurance that she’s not alone. The story is one of the few real tragedies of the 20th century, based on the classical interpretation of tragedy as a situation from which one cannot escape. Hugely demanding in its emotional depth and sheer number of lines, the role of Winnie can only be played by an exceptional few.

Terry Tweed, the Ottawa-based actor, director and teacher is familiar to Ottawa audiences, most recently for her performance in GCTC’s The Invisibility of Eileen about which CBC Radio One theatre critic Alvina Ruprecht said “Terry Tweed can read the grocery list and still hold your attention. This is a very good actress – a dynamo onstage.”

The quiet but unsettling Willie is played by Gilles Provost, a versatile actor on stage, in film and video. Gilles is well-known as artistic director of the Théâtre de l'Ile in Gatineau.

Tibor Egervari, director of more than 80 productions in Canada and France and Acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Ottawa, has assembled an excellent creative team to stage this remarkable play. Art Penson, another well-known Ottawan with a national reputation, will design sets and costumes.

Eric Paul Parent is Assistant Director of this production. Histrions is an independent, not-for-profit theatre company that produces, in the Ottawa area, rare works of exceptional artistic merit that are rooted in the actor’s living voice.

All performances of Happy Days are at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for students and seniors (including GST) and are available at the Arts Court Box Office or by calling 613.564.7240.

Posted Wednesday, April 21, 2004 by admin
Fair Trade Fair - Saturday, May 1st in the Glebe
free admission
celebrate national fair trade weeks by coming to a
Saturday May 1st, 2004
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
The Glebe House
2 Monk Street
(at 5th Avenue near Bank Street)
Ottawa, ON

9:30 FAIR TRADE PARADE (OCTOPUS BOOKS TO 5TH AVENUE)

PUPPET SHOWS BY OTESHA PROJECT

SEVERAL MUSICAL PERFORMANCES THROUGHOUT THE DAY, INCLUDING GUATEMALAN
GUITARIST, BELLY DANCERS OF THE WORLD, AND MORE!

FAIR TRADE KIOSKS - SAMPLES OF FAIR TRADE CERTIFIED CHOCOLATE MILK, ICE
CREAMS, CHOCOLATE, COFFEE!

GAMES, CRAFTS, FILMS, FACE PAINTING FOR ALL AGES

Lisa Naphtali
OFTN Fair Trade Fair Coordinator

Posted Wednesday, April 21, 2004 by admin
International Day of Mourning, Malaika and others, Wed., Apr. 28 at 4th Stage
The Ottawa Folk Festival, CUPE and Mayworks present
International Day of Mourning Concert
featuring Finest Kind, Malaika, Maria Dunn and Offbeat
Wednesday, April 28

This is an evening of singing, drumming and dancing to
remember workers who have been killed or injured on
the job, and to celebrate a pledge to improve
workplace safety. Finest Kind is a superb trio
featuring rich vocal harmonies and a wide-ranging
repertoire of traditional songs. Malaika, Canada's
foremost female a cappella group, performs songs in
English, Swedish, Swahili and more. Edmonton
singer-songwriter Maria Dunn is a 2003 Juno Award
nominee who writes sweet, powerful songs about working
people and the human condition. Offbeat consists of 20
Glebe Collegiate students who use brooms, buckets and
basketballs to create fascinating percussive dance
routines. This evening is sponsored by The Canadian
Union of Public Employees (CUPE).

www.finestkind.ca

www.malaika.ca

www.mariadunn.com

Wednesday, April 28, 2004
The Fourth Stage, National Arts Centre
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00)
$15

Ticket information for the International Day of
Mourning Concert
International Day of Mourning Concert
featuring Finest Kind, Malaika, Maria Dunn, and
Offbeat
Sponsored by the Canadian Union of Public Employees
(CUPE)
and presented by the CKCU Ottawa Folk Festival, CUPE
and Mayworks
Wednesday, April 28, 2004
The Fourth Stage, National Arts Centre
7:30 p.m. (Doors open at 7:00)
$15
Tickets are available in person at the National Arts
Centre box office,
53 Elgin Street, Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
(no surcharge).
Tickets are also available from TicketMaster by phone
at 613-755-1111,
online at www.ticketmaster.ca and at all TicketMaster
outlets (surcharge applies).

Posted Wednesday, April 21, 2004 by admin
Puppetry Fun!
What do beavers, magic, aliens, music, a giant frog, and a dump truck have in common? Why, the 5th annual OPC Puppet Variety Show of course! A whole new cast of rollicking characters charm their way through a patchwork program of colourful skits, presented by the Ottawa Puppetry Club.

Show dates: 2:00 p.m., May 1st at Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave.
2:00 p.m., May 8th at St. Laurent Complex, 525 Cote
1:30 p.m., June 5th at Hintonburg Community Centre, 1064 Wellington

Tickets: $5 per person, free admission for kids aged two and under
Info: Call 749-4978 or 728-7043 www.magma.ca/~opcpupts

Posted Wednesday, April 21, 2004 by admin
New legislation to reduce rent hikes
The McGuinty government will introduce
legislation to suspend the automatic two per cent base portion of annual rent
increases for tenants in 2005, Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing John
Gerretsen announced today.
If passed, the legislation will provide a "time out" while the government
consults with tenants and landlords on replacing the previous government's
misnamed "Tenant Protection Act."
"The current law has neither protected tenants from excessive rent
increases, nor spurred the development of sufficient new rental accommodation.
Decent and affordable rental housing is fundamental to the strength and
well-being of our communities," Gerretsen said. "By developing legislation
that provides real, balanced protection to both tenants and landlords, and
encourages new rental housing, we can improve the quality of life in our
communities."
The proposed amendment will be introduced this spring, and, if passed,
means rent increases for 2005 would be based solely on the Rent Control Index,
a formula which takes into account increases in operating costs faced by
landlords. Currently, landlords are automatically allowed to increase rents by
two per cent plus 55 per cent of the Rent Control Index.
Consultations to replace the current Act will commence immediately with a
view to placing legislation before the House this fall. Ontarians can provide
their views through town hall meetings, e-consultation and stakeholder
meetings until June 15, 2004. More information about the consultation is
available at www.rentreform.ontario.ca.
"Nearly one-third of Ontarians are tenants who depend on a healthy rental
housing market," said Brad Duguid, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of
Municipal Affairs and Housing. "We need to hear from them, and from their
landlords, to ensure that the new Act is fair, balanced, and contributes to
building stronger communities, with a quality of life that is second to none."

Posted Wednesday, April 21, 2004 by admin
Breaking the Bank: film and discussion, Thurs. April 22
Breaking the Bank - Marking the World Bank's spring meetings: film and discussion

Thursday, April 22, 7:00 pm
St. Paul University
223 Main St., Ottawa
Room 104
(Wheel Chair Accessible)

Bus Route #5 & #16
Parking available

Film (well, video actually): Breaking the Bank (USA - 74 min.) After the Seattle victory that stopped the World Trade Organization in its "fast" tracks, thousands converged on Washington D.C. to challenge the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank at their April, 2000 meetings. Videomakers from the Independent Media Center were on the spot to provide the non-corporate coverage you won't find anywhere else.

Discussion: With Pam Foster, Coordinator, Halifax Initiative Coalition, who will discuss the World Bank Bonds Boycott and the "No Reason to Celebrate" campaign to mark the Bank's 60th anniversary, complete with "Unhappy Birthday" cards. (The World Bank Bonds Boycott is an international campaign that demands an end to socially and environmentally destructive World Bank policies and projects through grassroots financial and political power. Of particular interest to institutional investors - pension funds, trade unions, religious organisations, universities, etc.)

Brought to you by Global Democracy Ottawa (http://www.gdo.ca), World Inter-Action Mondiale (http://www.web.net/~wia), and the Halifax Initiative Coalition (http://www.halifaxinitiative.org)

For more info: info@gdo.ca

Posted Tuesday, April 20, 2004 by admin
JONATHAN RICHMAN live on stage! at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & HOEGAARDEN
PRESENT...

LIVE ON STAGE!

Vapor Recording Artist
JONATHAN RICHMAN
featuring TOMMY LARKINS

NOTE: This will be an Early Show.
Please come early to avoid missing the full performance.

Friday, June 18 (Doors 7pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $10 advance at Zaphod's & Ticketmaster.

Ticketmaster Internet Presale Info:
Start: Mon, 04/19/04 05:00 PM
End: Sun, 04/25/04 10:00 PM

Ticketmaster Internet Onsale Info
Onsale to General Public:
Mon, 04/26/04 10:00 AM

Alternative pop hero Jonathan Richman added a major new audience to his fiercely loyal cult following with his star turn in the hit movie "There's Something About Mary" and frequent performances on late-night television. But what many of the millions of fans of "There's Something About Mary" have learned, too, is that there's something about Jonathan . . .Jonathan Richman, that is.

Richman appears throughout the film, performing the musical interludes (with his longtime drummer Tommy Larkins) and moving the action along. But while filmgoers may be new to him, knowledgeable music fans have long known Richman as one of the most celebrated performers in rock 'n roll history, having formed the legendary and hugely inspirational Boston band The Modern Lovers way back in 1972, well before the advent of the punk rock/new wave era which he so strongly influenced.

The unique ability to move listeners and audiences, through deeply affecting lyrics and enchanting and often hilarious performances--on stage and on record--have made Richman that rare artist who can transcend both musical styles and generations. His uncommonly loyal fan base, built over the years of nonstop worldwide touring, now extends from the adult rock 'n' roll age group which grew up with him, down to young kids who may know his wonderful children's songs "I'm A Little Airplane" and "Ice Cream Man" from their exposure on "Sesame Street," as well as today's college crowd, members of which have come aboard through older siblings or friends' word-of-mouth.

His latest album, his 20th, Her Mystery Not Of High Heels And Eye Shadow, explores all that is the disarmingly profound, enchanting and whimsical Richman, from the Velvet Underground-but-happy "Her Mystery Not Of High Heels And Eye Shadow" to the charming, gentle "Springtime In New York," from jangly pop to proto-rock shuffles. Modern love never sounded so good. Please enjoy.

Co-producer Niko Bola has produced admired albums for Neil Young, Warren Zevon and Melissa Etheridge, among others. Accompanying Richman are members of Tom Waits' band (percussionist Steve Hodges and woodwind master Ralph Carney)
plus fellow alt-pop legends The Rubinoos: Gre Keranen, Tommy Dunbar, Al Chan and Jon Rubin.

In the early '70s, Richman founded the influential proto-punk band the Modern Lovers whose self-titled debut featured favorites "Roadrunner" and "Pablo Picasso." An acoustic Jonathan Richman and the Modern Lovers scored an European hit with the 1977 instrumental "Egyptian Reggae." Richman then went solo and critically acclaimed pop records followed, as did idiosyncratic excursions into country and Latin music.

Jonathan is currently taking his old and new songs to his old and new fans all over the world.

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Web site:
JONATHAN RICHMAN - http://www.vaporrecords.com/jonathan_heels.htm

Information:
JONATHAN RICHMAN - Bonnie/ Vapor Records (310) 393-8442 bonnie@vaporrecords.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com

Posted Tuesday, April 20, 2004 by admin
PROGRAM ADVISORY: ONE ON ONE WITH SENATOR DR. WILBERT KEON
TALK OTTAWA:
ONE ON ONE WITH SENATOR DR. WILBERT KEON

WHAT: Rogers Television 22 welcomes special guest Senator Dr. Wilbert Keon, Founder of the University of Ottawa Heart Institute.

Host Wayne Parkinson talks to Senator Dr. Wilbert Keon about this legacy with the University of Ottawa Heart Institute. Rogers Television 22’s exclusive interview with Canada’s greatest heart surgeon discusses his life long contribution to cardiac medicine, and our community, and his future plans.

Viewers are encouraged to call in with questions or express their accolades to Senator Dr. Keon.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 20, 2004

LIVE at 9:00 PM

WHERE: Rogers Television, Cable 22

About Talk Ottawa

Host Wayne Parkinson brings a mixture of local issues, controversial discussion topics and personalities to Talk Ottawa. This live program provides Ottawa residents with straight talk on local affairs and a place to voice their opinions. Viewers are encouraged to call the studio to interact with special guests live Monday to Thursday 9:00 PM, repeated Monday to Friday at 12:00 PM.

About Rogers Television

Rogers Television provides timely and relevant programs about local matters. Every year, our stations produce over 19,000 hours of informative local programming, reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Television is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.3 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Rogers Television 22 serves the Ottawa community. For more information, visit www.rogerstelevision.com

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For more information:

Jennifer Vuong

Publicity Officer

Rogers Television 22

Phone: (613) 759-8632

Email: jennifer.vuong@rci.rogers.com

Posted Tuesday, April 20, 2004 by admin
PERCshop: The FUNdamentals of Effective Facilitation
SESSION V: The FUNdamentals of Effective Facilitation

Come join us for a fun, interactive and informative evening. We will
explore the "hows" and "whys" of effective meeting facilitation by
means of the 3Fs of facilitation and FSNP in meetings. One and all
are welcome!! Bring friends! Admission by donation.

April 20th, 2004 from 7:00pm to 9:30pm Please sign-up in advance:
e-mail perc@perc.ca, or call to reserve a place (230-4590).

For more information on PERCshop, check out our website:
http://www.perc.ca/wiki/index.php/PERCshops

Posted Tuesday, April 20, 2004 by admin
Construction season underway
The City of Ottawa is gearing up for the 2004 construction season
with a series of projects to improve the safety and reliability of roads,
intersections and underground infrastructure.

"We understand that this work may affect traffic for Ottawa residents," said
Richard Hewitt, Director of the City's Infrastructure Services Division. "We
hope, however, that people understand that this work is necessary to help
the City deliver services and to maintain our residents' quality of life."

Between now and November, the City will carry out a total of 140 projects,
worth $250 million. Regular updates regarding construction are available on
the City's Web site at
http://ottawa.ca/city_services/traffic/26_1_5_a_en.php or by listening to
local media. Much of the work this year will focus on rehabilitating
existing aging roads, sewers and water lines or on accommodating growth in
the Ottawa area.

Work planned by the National Capital Commission, the City of Gatineau, the
Ministry of Transportation of Ontario, the Ministry of Transport of Quebec
or Public Works and Governments Services Canada could also have an impact on
traffic and construction projects in the area. To help media seeking further
details, the following is a list of media contacts for these organizations:

National Capital Commission
Laurie Peters
239-5013
lpeters@ncc-ccn.ca

Public Works and Government Services Canada
Pierre Teotonio
956-2310
pierre.teotonio@pwgsc.gc.ca

Ontario Ministry of Transportation
Louis Tay
748-5280
Louis.Tay@mto.gov.on.ca

Transports Québec
Janine Boileau
772-3107 ext. 298
jboileau@mtq.gouv.qc.ca

City of Gatineau
Francine Craig
595-7951
craig.francine@ville.gatineau.qc.ca

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Tuesday, April 20, 2004 by admin
TURN OFF THE STARS + STABILO perform cd release shows at Zaphod Beeblebrox
From Toronto
Curve Music Recording Artists
TURN OFF THE STARS

+
From Vancouver
EMI Canada Recording Artists
STABILO

Friday, May 14 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $8 only at the door.

Turn Off The Stars are five guys from Toronto, who met and formed a musical bond while attending music college. Lead singer Mike Walker and his brother, guitarist Andrew Walker had been playing music together since they shared rehearsal space in the womb, but it wasn't until the remaining members came together that Turn Off The Stars really found their direction.

Max Kennedy on drums, John Dawson on bass and Stefan Carriman on keys helped create the roots inflected smart-pop foundation on which Mike's lyrics come alive and touch the listener. The universal themes of love, faith and devotion, become
fresh and newly poignant when delivered with the soul and spirit that seems to come effortlessly to the band.

Thoughtful songwriting combined with an organic rootsy rock sound and hooky pop sensibilities hit all the melodic sweet spots.

Yeah, you could call them Toronto's best-kept musical secret...but not for long.

The EP "Everything Is OK" is now available in stores across Canada! You can also buy it online from Maple Music, Amazon.ca,
or Indigo.ca

MuchMusic has added the "Please" video into rotation! You can request the video by sending an email with "Turn Off The Stars - Please" as the subject line to ondemand@muchmusic.com and loud@muchmusic.com.

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After selling thousands of copies of their independently released album (under the name Stabilo Boss), Stabilo found themselves as the only indie band nominated in the Best New Rock Band category at the 2003 Canadian Radio Music Awards. The core of Stabilo formed in Vancouver, British Columbia as early as 1996. Roots of folk, jazz and rock ran as deep as the old growth forests that surround their hometown. A hardcore following emerged around Stabilo's independent success, particularly their live performances. Playlists and concert recordings were soon being traded across multiple fan sites. The diversity of material and quality of performance has a wide crossover appeal - deadheads, jazz lovers, indie and mainstream fans can usually be found at their shows.

Stabilo have toured Canada to critical acclaim, selling over 5000 copies of their self-released albums. This kind of independent success does not go unnoticed by industry folk. The band signed with EMI Canada, who strongly connected with Stabilo's commitment to performance. In addition they joined Macklam/Feldman Management's Watchdog division, putting them on the same roster board as Norah Jones and The Tragically Hip. Not surprisingly, EMI wants to give their groundbreaking single, Everybody, the attention it deserves; the re-recorded song is included on Cupid?, their upcoming 7-track release in May, 2004.

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Web Sites:
TURN OFF THE STARS - http://www.turnoffthestars.com
STABILO - http://www.stabilo.ca

Information/ Interviews:
TURN OFF THE STARS - Brian Hetherman/ Cerberus Artist Management (416) 726-9067 brian@cerberusartists.com
STABILO - Brian Crowe/ Crucial Artists Group (604) 603-5109 brian@crucialartists.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com

Posted Tuesday, April 20, 2004 by admin
Women Against Occupation ,Women in Black, Ottawa,Silent Vigil ,23 April, 2004
Women in Black, Ottawa

Women Against Occupation

in a Silent Vigil

Friday 23 April, 2004 - from 12 pm to 1 pm

at the Corner of Queen Street and O'Connor, Ottawa

(Across from the Israeli Embassy)

To call for

An end to 37 years of illegal Israeli military
occupation

The dismantlement of the apartheid wall and all
settlements in the Palestinian Occupied Territories

An end to Israel’s illegal assassination policy

An end to the Israeli continued violation of
international law including the Fourth Geneva
Convention

This event is endorsed by:

Canadian Friends of Sabeel, Ottawa
SPHR-Ottawa region (Solidarity for Palestinian Human
Rights)
Canpalnet-Ottawa
Alexa McDonough, MP
Carolyn Parrish, MP
Pat O'Brien, MP

Please also join us at our regular monthly vigil held
on the last Friday of each month, same place, same
hour. Next regular vigil: April 30, 2004

wib_ottawa@yahoogroups.com

wao@sympatico.ca

Posted Tuesday, April 20, 2004 by admin
The Ottawa Valley Astronomy and Observers Group
INTERNATIONAL ASTRONOMY DAY 2004
A free outdoor family celebration all day at SilverCity Shopping Centre

This free event will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2004, from 10:00 a.m to 10:00 p.m. on the parking lot next to Chapters located at 2401
CityPark Drive near Ogilvie road. Various activities are planned*, including:

· Demonstration of various telescopes of many different sizes
and a portable observatory.
· Safe viewing of the Sun (using special filters) and observing of the Moon and a few planets even in broad daylight.
· Live video-imaging demonstrations, including the viewing of deep-sky objects not normally visible from downtown.
· Astrophotography displays and fascinating slide shows.
· Star Party (sunset to 10:00 p.m.), including free stargazing with telescopes of all sizes and observation of the Moon and planets Venus, Mars, Saturn, and Jupiter.
· All-day display and demonstrations inside Chapters.

Various informative references and free handouts will be available to the public. This is the perfect occasion for the public to come and meet local amateur astronomers at their best.

Over 2,500 people joined us at last year's event, and this year's event promises to be even bigger, so come and join us on Astronomy day!

* In case of inclement weather, the inside display and demonstrations at Chapters will still be held.

For further information:

Michael F. Vasseur
(613) 799-5499
michael.vasseur@oaog.ca

Pierre Martin
(613) 834-2944
pierre.martin@oaog.ca

Rock Mallin
(613) 728-9197
rock.mallin@oaog.ca

The Ottawa Valley Astronomy and Observers Group

Background

The Ottawa Valley Astronomy and Observers Group (OAOG) is an informal, bilingual, independent, and non-profit association of amateur astronomers who have an undying curiosity of the night sky and its many wonders. It is the original group founded by Rock Mallin and Don Fougère in 1994 for observers who enjoy observing with others and want to share their interest with the public. The idea came forth when a great demand for more local public observing and star parties throughout the Ottawa region was noticed. Some of our activities are planned well in advance, but many are held with short notice, so visit our web site at www.oaog.ca and its Yahoo! Discussion Group.

Posted Monday, April 19, 2004 by admin
SENATORS TO OPEN COREL CENTRE FOR GAME 7 ON TUESDAY NIGHT
The Ottawa Senators today announced they will open up the Corel Centre for fans to join together to cheer their Senators in Game 7 of Ottawa's Eastern Conference quarter-final series against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Tuesday, April 20. Corel Centre doors will open at 6 p.m. while puck drop in Toronto is at 7 p.m.

Admission and parking are free but fans are encouraged to bring non-perishable food items for donation to the Ottawa Food Bank.

The usual pre-game plaza party will begin at 5 p.m. and will include a heated tent with DJ, large screen TV's and food and beverages. The GM Sens Street Tour will have interactive games set up and there will be free face painting and tattoos.

Spartacat will also be on hand to give away prizes throughout the evening as the game is being shown on the videoboard.

For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
Steve Keogh, (613) 599-0326
Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239

Posted Sunday, April 18, 2004 by jenna
Corel Centre - Press Release: STAR ACADÉMIE 2004 TOUR
STAR ACADÉMIE 2004 TOUR

Additional performance in Montreal, Friday June 18, 2004
On stage in Ottawa, Tuesday June 22 and Lanaudière, Tuesday June 29, 2004

Tickets on sale Saturday 10 a.m.

Wednesday, April 14, 2004 - Following last Sunday's announcement of the
Montreal and Quebec City opening dates for the Star Académie 2004 Tour, an
additional performance has already been scheduled at the Bell Centre,
Montreal on June 18! Tickets will be on sale as of Saturday, 10 a.m. at the
Bell Centre ticket office (1260 de la Gauchetière West), by telephone at
(514) 790-1245, or on line at: www.geg.ca.

Productions J and Groupe Spectacles Gillett are also pleased to advise their
patrons that the Tour will be in Ottawa, on Tuesday June 22 next. Tickets
for this performance will be on sale as of Saturday, April 17 at 10 a.m. and
may be purchased at the Corel Centre ticket office, at the Sports Experts
stores in Gatineau and Ottawa, by telephone at (613) 599-3267 or 1 877
788-3267, and on line at: www.capitaltickets.ca.

The magnificent Lanaudière Amphitheatre will be hosting the Tour on Tuesday,
June 29, 2004. Tickets will be available as of this Saturday at 10 a.m.
They may be purchased at the Joliette Cultural Centre ticket office, by
telephone at (450) 759-6202, via the Admission Network at 1 800 361-4595 and
on line at: www.admission.com. Please note that folding chairs may be
brought and that the show will take place independent of weather conditions.

Very good seats are still available for the Friday 25 June performance at
the Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City. These tickets are available from the
Pepsi Coliseum ticket office, from all Billetech outlets, by telephone at
(418) 691-7211 or 1 800 900-SHOW, and on line at: www.billetech.com or at:
www.geg.ca.

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For information:
Myriam Vallée / Gillett Entertainment Group / (514) 925-2005
Jean-David Pelletier / Productions J / (514) 287-2855 #228

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Get INto the Playoffs!
2004 Stanley Cup Playoff Tickets On Sale Now!
Visit http://www.CapitalTickets.ca/Senators

Posted Sunday, April 18, 2004 by jenna
New Works by Steve Fick : Vernissage
NEW WORKS BY
Steve Fick
April 23 to May 20
2004

Vernissage : Friday April 23
7:30 pm to 10:30pm
ARTGUISE
590 Bank St.
Ottawa, Canada

Artguise proudly presents new paintings by Steve Fick. Born in Colorado,
Steve Fick turned from teaching physical geography at Simon Fraser
University to a successful career as a British Columbia-based painter
and illustrator. Since coming to Ottawa, Steve has garnered
award-winning distinction through his work with Canadian Geographic
Magazine, which he has led to national prominence for its excellence in
cartography. Combining his scientific and artistic disciplines, Steve
conveys a passionate interest in natural forms. In creating deep natural
spaces, flooded with light, Steve speaks about the depths we find within
when we connect with our original sense of wonder. Indeed, the "Inner
Light" is a core metaphor in his Quaker background. Artguise eagerly
anticipates hosting this body of strong and accomplished work, the
artist's first solo Ottawa exhibition.

For more information or media contact please contact Brandon McVittie or
Jason Vaughan
via email or at 613-238-3803.

Posted Friday, April 16, 2004 by admin
Mayday Celebration & Dance
Cheza
Members of Colores Andinos
Teresa Healy
Roberto Miranda

Friday, April 30, 2004
Bronson Centre
211 Bronson Ave.

Doors open 7:30 pm (face painting & family activities)
$5 - or donation
Food by CEBES / Special Occasion permit

Sponsored by: Salvaide, Union of Solicitor General Employees Local(e) 70176,
Octopus Books, Canadian Union of Public Employees, Canadian Union of Postal
Workers, Socialist Project, Ottawa District Labour Council, Graduate
Students Association - Carleton, CEBES, National Union of Public and General
Employees, Public Service Alliance of Canada, Nelligan OBrien Payne, Raven
Allen Cameron & Ballantyne, Rosa Luxemburg Club Communist Party of Canada,
NOWAR-PAIX, Global Democracy Ottawa, International Socialists, Cafe Justicia

Part of Mayworks Festival - check out www.mayworksottawa.ca

Posted Friday, April 16, 2004 by admin
New CD Release by local rockers Forbidden Dream
Ottawa-based modern prog-rockers Forbidden Dream have just recently released their new CD, entitled Slightly Out of Frame. The material is excellent - a refreshing blend of rock and funk infused with enticing melodic phrasing and powerhouse vocals.

The album was tracked and mixed by Bruce Valeriani at Blue Bear Sound and mastered by Tom Volpicelli at The Mastering House.

Some people have requested clips so a sampler mix is available on the studio's clips page at NowhereRadio.com.

The CD is available on the internet via the band's website and at Blue Bear Sound, as well as local Ottawa-area music stores.

Also watch for the CD Release Party being planned for May, 2004!

Posted Friday, April 16, 2004 by admin
2nd Annual Woodroffe HS Dinner & Auction
The Woodroffe HS School Council will hold its 2nd annual Woodroffe HS Dinner & Auction on Thursday, April 29th, 2004 at 6:00 pm. Proceeds will support the arts and extracurricular programs at Woodroffe High School. The auction includes many items donated by area businesses and residents. Dinner tickets include hor d’oeuvres, dinner, dessert, silent and live auctions. Dessert tickets include dessert and the live auction (8:00 pm). The BBQ dinner will once again be provided by Dave Smith and choices include steak, chicken or a vegetarian option.

Dinner & Auction - $35.00 per person

Dessert & Auction - $10.00 per person

Tickets may be purchased at the Woodroffe HS office or by calling 820-7186.

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
GAME SIX FESTIVITIES WILL BE HIGHLIGHTED BY THE NORTHERN PIKES
The Ottawa Senators today announced The Northern Pikes will play a pre-game concert in the GM FanZone prior to game six of the club's Eastern Conference quarter-final series against Toronto.

Game six will be at 7 p.m. at the Corel Centre on Sunday, April 18. The GM FanZone will be hosted from the Gate 1 plaza at the Corel Centre starting at 4 p.m. with The Northern Pikes hitting the stage from 5:00 p.m. until 6:45 p.m.

The Northern Pikes have received seven JUNO Award nominations since beginning their career in the early 1980's and have recorded many hits, including: "Teenland", "She Ain't Pretty" and "Girl With A Problem". They also recently released a new album titled "It's A Good Life".

The pre-game plaza party will also include a heated tent with DJ, large screen TV's and food and beverages. Fans will be able to watch the Senators game following the concerting from outside the Corel Centre in the heated tent. The GM Sens Street Tour will have interactive games set up and there will be free face painting and tattoos, clowns and roaming musical entertainment for children of all ages. Spartacat will also be on hand and the Team 1200 and 93.9 BOB FM will broadcast live from 3 p.m. until game time from the Gate 1 interlock.

PLAYOFF TICKETS
Fans can still get guaranteed tickets for playoff games and receive great savings by purchasing a ticket package for the 2004-05 season by calling 599-0200 or 1-800-444-SENS (7367). Single game Stanley Cup playoff tickets can be purchased at www.capitaltickets.ca, by calling 599-FANS and 1-877-788-FANS, in person at all Ottawa-Gatineau area Sports Experts locations and at the Corel Centre box office.

For further information:
Steve Keogh, Ottawa Senators, (613) 599-0326
Tim Pattyson, Ottawa Senators, (613) 599-0239
Jeff Liberty, Chain of Flowers Management, (506) 847-5494, MASmusicman@aol.com

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
Disabled and Proud - on budget cuts
On Wednesday April 21st, 2004 Transportation Committee will be hearing from interested parties on furthur cuts to OCTranspo. An example of this is that page 260 of the operating draft budget route 16 was to be cut M-F before 06;30, Sat after 19;00 .
In the document before committee it states Remouve Mon-fri before 06;30. Sat after 19;00 +Sun before 19;00. This is an additional cut of Sunday nights after 19;00. Many other routes are being cut furthur and without the public knowing about it they might blame the media once again like they infer in their section called Consultation on page 14 of this commmittee's agenda.

Charles Matthews
Disabled and Proud
237-3377

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
International Reading Series at NAC
FINAL INTERNATIONAL READING SERIES EVENT ON MONDAY, APRIL 15

News Release

National Arts Centre English Theatre

Marti Maraden, Artistic Director

2003-2004 International Reading Series

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 15, 2004

The National Arts Centre English Theatre

International Reading Series

Presents

Oda-Oak Oracle

by Ethiopian Poet Laureate Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin

and Wassup!

by Playwright, Actor, Director Abebe Addis

Ottawa - The final session in the popular National Arts Centre International Reading Series 2003-2004 features two plays. First up is Oda Oak Oracle, by Tsegaye Gabre-Medhin, Poet Laureate of Ethiopia. Born in Ambo, Ethiopia, in 1936, Tsegaye earned a degree from the Blackstone School of Law, Chicago, and studied stagecraft at the Theatre Royal, Windsor, and the Royal Court Theatre, London. A prolific man of letters, he has been continuously productive as a poet, playwright, essayist, social critic, philologist, historiographer, dramatist, peace activist, and artistic director (notably of Ethiopia's Haile Selassie I Theatre, now the National Theatre). Readings will be held on Monday, April 19, 2004 in the NAC Fourth Stage. Tickets are only $10 for adults/$5 for students.

Oda-Oak Oracle is a legend of gods and God, hope and love, fears and sacrifices. Tsegaye draws on traditional Ethiopian sources to explore the overwhelming power of fear in the age-old conflict between superstition and reason.

First produced in 1964, Oda-Oak Oracle has been staged in Britain, Denmark, Italy, Romania, Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania and the United States.

This reading will be directed by Ethiopian-born, Ottawa-based Director, Actor, Playwright, and member of Ottawa's Broken English Theatre Company Abebe Addis, and features the acting talents of James Bradford, Nicky Brodie, J.D. Campbell, Xuan Fraser, Jeff Lawson, L. David McCallum, and Robert Welch.

This exciting evening of theatre will conclude with a reading of Wassup! A humorous sketch about cultural and linguistic confusion written and directed by Abebe Addis himself (a former student of Mr. Gabre-Medhin).

Wassup! will be a staged reading directed by Abebe Addis and performed by Mr. Addis and John Ng.

The readings take place in the intimate NAC Fourth Stage at 19:30 on Monday, April 19. Tickets to all International Reading Series events are available at the NAC Box Office and are only $10 for adults/$5 for students.

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For more information, please contact:

Laura Denker, Publicity and Media Relations Coordinator

NAC English Theatre

(613) 947-7000 ext. 389; ldenker@nac-cna.ca

Laura Denker

Publicity and Media Relations Coordinator

National Arts Centre English Theatre

53 Elgin / P.O. Box 1534, Station B

Ottawa, Ontario K1P 5W1

(613) 947 7000 ext. 389; ldenker@nac-cna.ca

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
Catherine Marion joins Derick Fage on Rogers Television 22
Rogers Television 22 is pleased to announce that Catherine Marion will take the co-host seat beside Derick Fage on daytime. Catherine replaces Kristen Johnston starting Monday, May 3rd, 2004.

Catherine Marion is a former print and runway model, who currently works as a Fashion Coordinator for the Rideau Centre, organizing bridal fairs and special events. She has been working in the fashion industry for close to 20 years. Catherine, a mother of four, enjoys spending time with her family, reading books and keeping up-to-date with all the local festivals and events in Ottawa.

“We welcome Catherine Marion to the daytime family. With Catherine and Derick, Rogers Television continues its long tradition of talented and dynamic on-air hosts,” said Ray Skaff, Station Manager of Rogers Television, Cable 22.

Derick Fage recently joined daytime after an on-air audition process where viewers selected him their favourite. Derick is a local television and film actor.

Kristen Johnston departs daytime to focus her attention on developing a lifestyle series for Rogers Television. The time and effort needed to develop the special project, as well as her desire to spend more time with her family, has brought her to the decision to leave daytime. Kristen’s last day will be Friday, April 30th.

“Kristen’s contribution to daytime has been tremendous and we will miss her on the show. However, we look forward to the development of her new series,” said Skaff.

daytime is Ottawa in an hour, weekdays at 11:00 a.m., with repeats at 2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m.

Rogers Television provides timely and relevant programs about local matters. Every year, our stations produce over 19,000 hours of informative local programming, reinforcing Rogers Cable's commitment to the communities we serve. Rogers Television is a service available exclusively to cable customers as part of the basic service of Rogers Cable Inc., Canada's largest cable company, delivering high quality entertainment, information and communication services to 2.3 million customers in Ontario, New Brunswick and Newfoundland. Rogers Television 22 serves the Ottawa community. For more information, visit www.rogerstelevision.com

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
Changes to OC Transpo service take effect April 18
Ottawa - It's springtime in the Capital, and OC Transpo is adjusting its
service to reflect seasonal demand.

New bus and O-Train schedules go into effect April 18. Passengers should
pick up new schedules for their routes to ensure they have the most up to
date information. O-Train service is also affected with service reduced to
every 30 minutes after 9 p.m. on weekdays, and part of the day on Saturday.

Rack & Roll makes its return for another season. Cyclists can once again
load their bicycles on any OC Transpo bus equipped with a bike rack. Racks
are available on over 200 buses and eight designated routes.

For more information on OC Transpo schedules, or for trip planning
assistance, call the OC Transpo info line at 741-4390. Schedule information
is also available at www.octranspo.com or by calling 560 1000 plus your four
digit bus stop number. New route schedules can also be picked up at any of
the four OC Transpo sales and information centres at the Rideau Centre as
well as the St. Laurent, Lincoln Fields, and Place d'Orléans Transitway
stations.

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
Upcoming events organized by the Blackburn Fifty Plus Club
General Information Session, April 25th, 2-4 p.m., in the Blackburn Community Hall

Estate Planning and legal Issues – James Ryan, Lawyer
Financial Planning – Robert Real, Investment Representative
Seniors’ Programs at Amica Bearbrook Court – Lesley-Anne Pavling
Funeral Prearrangements – Patrick McGarry, Hulse, Playfair & McGarry

In addition, the following seminars are being offered courtesy of The Orleans Community Police, Seniors Awareness Program:

April 21st Financial Scams and Frauds, 2-4 p.m.
May 19th Safety in the Home, 2-4 p.m.
June 16th Keeping Track of Medications, 2-4 p.m.

All members of the public are welcome

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
City Council Meeting Highlights
Mayor commends courageous residents
Two courageous Ottawa residents were honoured for their bravery when Mayor
Bob Chiarelli bestowed upon them a Certificate of Commendation on behalf of
the Governor General of Canada, the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson,
prior to today's Council meeting.

On August 19, 2001, Todd Thrasher watched as a young girl fell into the
choppy waters of Bevan Lake in the County of Weir, Quebec. As her empty
watercraft circled at full speed, Mr. Thrasher placed his own vessel in its
path, causing the girl's boat to flip over. His quick thinking gave him the
space and safety he needed to get close enough to the girl to pull her from
the water and escort her to shore.

Bill Devonish's heroics also took place in the water. While vacationing near
Palermo, Sicily, he heard the cries of a man caught in the undertow off a
beach near the Tyrrhenian Sea. Mr. Devonish was quick to jump into the surf
and come to the man's aid. With one arm around the embattled swimmer, Mr.
Devonish was able to swim back to shore where a number of curious onlookers
brought both to safety.

"Risking one's life to save someone else's is one of the most selfless acts
of courage a person can perform for a fellow citizen," said Mayor Chiarelli.
"You are both very worthy recipients of this prestigious recognition."

Other items of interest

* Development charges adjusted
Starting on April 15, 2004, development charges - which are
collected from new development proposals specifically to fund the
infrastructure to support new growth in the municipality - will increase by
2.5%. The inflationary adjustment is in accordance with existing development
charge by-laws of the former municipalities, and applies to residential and
non-residential charges.

* Council denounces acts of hate, anti-Semitic graffiti and vandalism
In response to anti-Semitic graffiti that recently appeared in
Ottawa, City Council categorically denounced all race-based acts of hate and
vandalism in the community. In endorsing recent statements from Mayor Bob
Chiarelli, Interfaith Ottawa and Police Chief Vince Bevan, Councillors were
unanimous in stating that any incidents that reflect hate against citizens,
their religious institutions, facilities, organizations or properties will
not be tolerated.

Next City Council meeting:
Wednesday, April 28, 2004

For more information:
City of Ottawa
Communications and Marketing
(613) 580-2450
ottawa.ca

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
"SPRING HAS COME" at St Charles Church
The Stairwell Carollers present their own "madrigal history tour" "SPRING HAS COME" at St Charles Church, Vanier, on Saturday May 15 at 7:30 pm. Tickets $15 (Sen/Stu $10, 12 and under free). The Carollers will present their inaugural scholarships during this Concert. Info: 591-6324 or 746-2779

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
Food, Wine and Sweet Tooth Treats from the 28th Annual The Perth Festival of Maples
Lanark is the Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario, and Perth is the home of the
28th Annual Festival of The Maples, Saturday April 24th from 10AM-4PM.
Enjoy a perfect day away for the family, in one of Ontario’s most beautiful towns with food, fun and music, all with a Lanark Maple flavour.

On our menu:

Þ Food and Wine Showcase, featuring some of Eastern Ontario’s top Restaurants all day at the Crystal Palace. The event is free, however visitors will have to purchase coupons and exchange them for food samples. Local renowned restaurants such as The Hungry Planet, Mexicali Rosa’s, Goodwood Oven, Harry and Rosie’s and more will be sampling their excellent menu items.

Þ Pancake breakfast: 7:00 a.m. at the Perth community hall

Þ Official Opening: 10:00 a.m.
Some of the Entertainment you can look forward to:

Þ Players of the Ottawa Renegades, Cheerleaders and “Ruffy” the Mascot

Þ Jim McLaughlin, Fly Fishing Demonstrations at Stewart Park

Þ 16-piece pipe and drum corps with highland dancers

Þ Tay Basin: children’s midway, sheep shearing, petting zoo, and noted children’s entertainers Doug Barr, Mary Lambert and Splash ‘N’ Boots

Þ 3nd Annual Food and Wine Showcase all day at the Crystal Palace

Admission is FREE

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
Mayor commends two courageous resident
Two Ottawa residents who came to the rescue of strangers in dire
need of help were recognized today at City Hall. Mayor Bob Chiarelli, along
with Councillors Jan Harder and Clive Doucet, presented each of them with a
Certificate of Commendation awarded on behalf of the Governor General of
Canada, the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, in recognition of their
heroic efforts.

On August 19, 2001, Todd Thrasher watched as a young girl fell into the
choppy waters of Bevan Lake in the County of Weir, Quebec. As her empty
watercraft circled at full speed, Mr. Thrasher placed his own vessel in its
path, causing the girl's boat to flip over. His quick thinking gave him the
space and safety he needed to get close enough to the girl to pull her from
the water and escort her to shore.

Bill Devonish's heroics also took place in the water. While vacationing near
Palermo, Sicily, he heard the cries of a man caught in the undertow off a
beach near the Tyrrhenian Sea. Mr. Devonish was quick to jump into the surf
and come to the man's aide. With one arm around the embattled swimmer, Mr.
Devonish was able to swim back to shore where a number of curious onlookers
brought both to safety.

"Risking one's life to save someone else's is one of the most selfless acts
of courage a person can perform for a fellow citizen," said Mayor Chiarelli.
"You are both very worthy recipients of this prestigious recognition."

Former Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn approved the creation of the
Certificate of Commendation in 1993. It was established to recognize those
who have made a significant contribution by providing assistance to another
person in a selfless manner.

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
PLAYOFF FEVER PAYS OFF FOR ROGER'S HOUSE
The Ottawa Senators are pleased to announce this morning's
> pancake breakfast, hosted on site at the Corel Centre by The Team 1200's
> "3 Guys on the Radio", raised $1,135 for Roger's House.
>
> Senators fans were encouraged to visit the GM FanZone outside the Corel
> Centre's main entrance between 5:30-9:00 a.m. this morning, have a quick
> breakfast and at the same time, make a donation to Roger's House.
> Meanwhile, JR, Steve and Jungle Jim broadcasted their show live throughout
> the morning, hosting guests and drawing tickets for tonight's Eastern
> Conference Quarter-final game 4 against the Toronto Maple Leafs.
>
> Festivities for tonight's game resume on the plaza party at 4 p.m. today
> as Ottawa will attempt to draw even in their best-of-seven series against
> Toronto. The Senators currently trail 2-1 in the series.
>
> The GM FanZone includes a tent with DJ, large screen TV's and food and
> beverages. The GM Sens Street Tour will have interactive games set up and
> there will be face painters, tattoos, clowns and roaming musical
> entertainment for children of all ages. Spartacat will also be on hand and
> the Team 1200 and 93.9 BOB FM will broadcast live from 3 p.m. until game
> time from the Gate 1 interlock.
>
> ABOUT ROGER'S HOUSE
> The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club, the Ottawa Senators Foundation and CHEO,
> along with founding sponsors Home Hardware Stores Limited, Bell Canada and
> Great-West Life, are committed to the memory of Roger Neilson and to the
> pediatric palliative care facility that will carry his name and legacy.
> Roger's House will look to provide pediatric palliative care, with the
> objective of enhancing the comfort and quality of life for children and
> their families living with a life limiting illness. The House will be
> operated by CHEO and located on their grounds. More information about
> Roger's House can be found at www.ottawasenatorsfoundation.com.
>
>
> For further information:
> Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
> Steve Keogh, (613) 599-0326
> Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
NACO, April 25: Mozart, Ravel and Shostakovich at Music for a Sunday Afternoon
The spotlight is on ensembles of musicians of the National
Arts Centre Orchestra at the next Music for a Sunday Afternoon chamber music
concert on Sunday, April 25 at 14:00 in the Auditorium of the National
Gallery of Canada. The musicians will present quintets by Mozart and
Shostakovich and a trio by Ravel.

The concert opens with Mozart's Quintet in E-flat major for Horn, Violin,
Two Violas and Violoncello, the only quintet ever written for this unusual
combination of instruments. The quintet resembles a horn concerto in the way
the horn plays continuously and usually in a principal role. It will be
performed by the NAC Orchestra's superb principal horn, Lawrence Vine, with
Sally Benson on violin, David Goldblatt and Nancy Sturdevant on viola and
Timothy McCoy on cello.

Next is Ravel's Trio for Piano, Violin and Cello in A minor, a rare chamber
music piece by this master of orchestration. The trio features Jessica
Linnebach on violin, David Hutchenreuther on cello and Jean Desmarais on
piano.

The second half of the concert is devoted to Shostakovich's Piano Quintet,
Op. 57, one of the preeminent works of its kind. The composer wrote it in
1940 for the Beethoven Quartet, an ensemble founded in 1923 at the Moscow
Conservatory, when they asked him for a piano quintet in which he could join
them in performance (Shostakovich was a brilliant pianist, but after his
student years, seldom performed except in his own music). The premiere was
a great success and the piece won the 100,000-ruble Stalin Prize, a hefty
sum at the time. Two of its five movements were so frequently encored in
subsequent performances that a joke arose to the effect that the Quintet was
really in seven movements. It will be performed by Jessica Linnebach and
Leah Roseman on violin, Jane Logan on viola, Margaret Munro Tobolowska on
cello, and Jean Desmarais on piano.

This Music for a Sunday Afternoon concert featuring ensembles of the
National Arts Centre Orchestra takes place on Sunday, April 25 at 14:00 and
is presented in collaboration with the National Gallery of Canada. Tickets
at $27.00 (GST and facility fee included) are on sale now at the NAC Box
Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster
(with surcharges) at 613-755-1111. Ticketmaster may also be accessed through
the NAC's web-site at www.nac-cna.ca. Student tickets at $14.25 are on sale
in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid student ID
card. Music for a Sunday Afternoon tickets may also be purchased one hour
before the concert outside the Auditorium of the National Gallery.

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For more information please contact:
Jane Morris, Communications Officer, National Arts Centre Orchestra
(613) 947-7000, ext. 335 jmorris@nac-cna.ca

Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
Fax: (613) 996-2828

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
OTTAWA'S EXECUTIVE MBA STUDENTS TACKLE 2004 GREY CUP
Ottawa’s Executive MBA participants have been handed a unique and challenging assignment: to solicit record attendance at the Canadian Football League’s 2004 Grey Cup to be held at Frank Clair Stadium on Sunday, November 21.

Ottawa Executive MBA teams, under the direction of Professor Guy Laflamme, Vice-President of Communications, Marketing and External Relations for the National Capital Commission, will put their marketing lessons to the test by designing strategies to increase ticket sales to 18 to 35 year-olds.

The marketing teams will present their strategy to a panel from the management of the Renegades and the event committee of the 2004 Grey Cup. The panel will includes Renegades president Brad Watters.

The presentations take place on Sunday, April 18 from 1:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ottawa’s Executive MBA, located at the World Exchange Plaza, TD Tower, 45 O’Connor St. (Suite 350).

Brad Watters, Guy Laflamme and members of the participating teams will be available for media interviews following the presentations.

Ottawa Executive MBA of the University of Ottawa has graduated close to 600 executives since its inception in 1992. At the state-of-the-art facility at the World Exchange Plaza in downtown Ottawa, the 21-month program attracts senior executives that average 17 years of experience across functions and sectors. Ottawa’s Executive MBA delivers global, practical and relevant business education that is the first choice of executives in the Ottawa region.

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For more information, please contact:

Barre Campbell

Director, Media Relations & Communications

Ottawa Renegades Football Club

(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)

(613) 913-7719 (cell)

www.greycup2004.com

Elizabeth Costello

Director of Marketing

Ottawa’s Executive MBA

(613) 564-2310

Shaun Markey

Communications Consultant

(613) 728-9951

Posted Thursday, April 15, 2004 by admin
Solidarity with the people of Iraq - March
Solidarity with the people of Iraq
Stop the massacres/End the siege of Falluja
No to occupation

Sunday, April 18, 2004
March to U.S. Embassy

two departures:
1:00 pm: Hull, Parking lot at Maisonneuve and Saint
Laurent
1:30 pm: Ottawa, Majours Hill Park, at the exit to
Alexandra bridge
Called by Rassemblement Outaouais contre la guerre

Posted Wednesday, April 14, 2004 by jenna
THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE PRESENTS A MULTI-MEDIA HOMAGE TO ACCLAIMED DANCER/CHOREOGRAPHER/VISUAL ARTIST JEAN-PIERRE PERREAULT
THE NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE PRESENTS

A MULTI-MEDIA HOMAGE TO ACCLAIMED DANCER/CHOREOGRAPHER/VISUAL ARTIST

JEAN-PIERRE PERREAULT

FROM MAY 15 TO JUNE 12, 2004

OTTAWA, April 13, 2004 - The National Arts Centre Dance department mounts a
special month-long multi-media Homage to Jean-Pierre Perreault, honouring
the life and work of one of Canada's most beloved and influential artists.
Homage to Jean-Pierre Perreault includes dance performances, film, and video
in various Ottawa locations, as well as Jean-Pierre Perreault - Chorégraphe
de l'espace, a remarkable exhibition (curated by NAC archivist Gerry Grace,
with grateful thanks to the Fondation Jean-Pierre Perreault) comprising
photographs, posters, watercolours, sketches and other works on paper,
diaries, notebooks, maquettes, and set pieces designed by Perreault. These
works will be exhibited in the National Arts Centre Theatre and Southam Hall
lobbies, and admission is free.

"For me, choreography is the expression of space, as dance is the
expression of the body.

There is a place (a setting), a room (with walls and objects), light (the
hour and the atmosphere), and the human beings that give it life."

Jean-Pierre Perreault

Cathy Levy, Producer of Dance Programming at the National Arts Centre,
explains Perreault's enduring appeal: "Jean-Pierre Perreault left behind a
fascinating legacy. As a choreographer, visual artist and designer,
Perreault created a body of work that has touched countless viewers and
performers throughout Canada and around the world. His passion for
contemporary dance and his dedication to the artistic milieu had a profound
influence on choreographers, dancers and related artists, as well as on
national artistic policy and the general public. As he conceived and
developed his unique movement style, Perreault literally changed the way we
look at dance. Original, articulate, sensitive, determined, wilful and
witty, Perreault believed that the universal language of dance could carry
deep and moving messages of the soul. The National Arts Centre Dance
department is thrilled to be mounting a special month-long homage in memory
of this extraordinary artist."

"Perreault tries to give each element -- the movement, the sets, the sound,
the lighting of the figures and the stage -- its own moment of focus, when
it can be isolated and have its individual effect on the spectator."

Michel Gonneville, composer

A complete list of Homage to Jean-Pierre Perreault activities follows:

· May 15, 2004: Jean-Pierre Perreault's seminal dance masterpiece,
Joe, will be performed as part of its 20th anniversary tour ~ NAC Southam
Hall, 20:00, tickets from $25

· May 15, 2004: launch of Alternate Visions, the English-language
version of Regard Pluriel, a lavishly illustrated book about Jean-Pierre
Perreault, edited by Michèle Febvre (published by Les heures bleues in
association with the National Arts Centre, $40). Copies of both the English-
and French-language versions of the book will be available throughout the
month-long exhibition

· June 2, 2004: celebrating the 35th anniversary of the National
Arts Centre, excerpts from a selection of duets choreographed by Jean-Pierre
Perreault will be performed ~ NAC Studio, 17:00 and 18:00, free admission

· June 5, 2004: there will be a performance of Les Ombres dans ta
tête presented by the Canada Dance Festival; this is part of an evening of
mixed repertoire marking the 2004 Festival's Opening Night ~ NAC Theatre,
20:30, tickets from $30

· June 6, 2004: there will be an avant-premiere of The Body
Architect (working title) a French-language documentary film (52 minutes,
subtitled) about Jean-Pierre Perreault, directed by Paule Baillargeon,
produced by Amérimage-Spectra/Office national du film. The event includes a
post-show discussion and reception with dancers who have interpreted
Perreault's choreography over the years. Presented by the NAC in association
with the 2004 Canada Dance Festival ~ Auditorium of the National Gallery of
Canada, 14:00, tickets $10

· May 15-June 12, 2004: Jean-Pierre Perreault - Chorégraphe de
l'espace, a multi-media exhibition honouring the life and work of Perreault,
including videos, photographs, posters, documentary material, watercolours,
sketches and other works on paper, diaries, notebooks, maquettes, and set
pieces ~ NAC Southam Hall and Theatre lobbies (the exhibition is closed on
May 22); free admission

RELATED EVENTS

· April 7, 2004: Les petites sociétés, choreographed by Jean-Pierre
Perreault ~ Maison de la culture de Gatineau, 20:00, tickets $22

· June 4-12, 2004: Le Groupe Dance Lab Exposed. Curated by Lab
designer Normand Vandal, this collection of photos from videos of over 65
choreographers and related artists traces the development of the Lab from
its beginning to now. Sponsored by Greg & Nathalie Best of Bank Street
Framing ~ Le Groupe Dance Lab, 2 Daly AvenueBM__Hlt523735995. Free admission
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BM__Hlt501791363BM__Hlt501791346Information:
Gerald
MorrisBM__Hlt508168014BM__Hlt501791409BM__Hlt501791375

Marketing and Media Relations, NAC Dance
DepartmentBM__Hlt501791445BM__Hlt501791428

BM__Hlt508168011 (613) 947-7000, ext. 249

[e-mail]
gmorris@nac-cna.ca

Manon Champagne

Corporate Communications, NAC

(613) 947-7000, ext. 560

[e-mail] mchampag@nac-cna.ca

Posted Sunday, April 11, 2004 by jenna
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS
FESTIVALS & SPECIAL EVENTS

Jazz at Lincoln Center Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra and Omar Sosa
Sunday April 18 @ NAC
Box Office: 947-7000

Canadian Collectors’ Congress
Friday April 23 to Sunday April 25
Toronto
Info: 416-231-4055

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Friday April 23 to Sunday May 2
www.nojazzfest.com

The Blues On Tour
Thursday April 29
Hummingbird Centre in Toronto

Tickets @ Ticketmaster

Rebecca Kilgore & Keith Ingham 4
Friday May 14 to Sunday May 16
Gardner Theatre, Meadville, PA
Tickets: 814-724-2163

Spring Fever in Halifax
Saturday May 15 to Saturday May 22
www.jazzeast.com

Festival International de Musique Actuelle
Thursday May 20 to Monday May 24
Victoriaville, PQ
Info: 819-752-7912 of info@fimav.qc.ca

John Geggie and Icelandic pianist Sunna Gunnlaugs
with Justin Haynes on guitar
Saturday May 22 @ NAC 4th Stage
Box Office: 947-7000

Vision Festival
Wednesday May 26 to Monday May 31
New York City
www.visionfestival.org

Diana Krall
Sunday May 30 & Monday May 31
NAC Ottawa - Box Office: 947-7000

Chicago Gospel Music Festival
Friday June 4 to Sunday June 6
moseinquiry@cityofchicago.org

Chicago Blues Festival
Thursday June 10 to Sunday June 13
moseinquiry@cityofchicago.org

International Association of Jazz Record Collectors’ Convention
Wednesday June 16 to Sunday June 20
St. Louis
www.euclidrecords.com/iajrc

Ottawa International Jazz Festival
Thursday June 24 to Sunday July 4
www.ottawajazzfestival.com
Info: 241-2633

Vancouver Jazz Festival
Friday June 25 to Sunday July 4
www.coastaljazz.ca

Calgary Jazz Festival
Friday June 25 to Sunday July 4
www.jazzfestivalcalgary.ca

Jazz City - Edmonton
Friday June 25 to Sunday July 4
www.jazzcity.ca

Saskatchewan Jazz Festival
Friday June 25 to Sunday July 4
www.saskjazz.com
Info: 306-652-1421

Montreal Jazz Festival
Tuesday June 29 to Sunday July 11
www.montrealjazzfest.com
Tickets: 1-800-361-4595

Cisco Systems Ottawa Bluesfest
Friday July 9 to Sunday July 18
Info: 247-1188 or www.ottawa-bluesfest.ca

Wasaga Beach Bluesfest
Friday July 9 to Sunday July 11
Georgian Bay

Atlantic Jazz Festival, Halifax
Friday July 9 to Sunday July 18.
www.jazzeast.com
Info: 1-800-567-5277

Cisco Systems Toronto Bluesfest
Friday July 16 to Sunday July 25
Info: www.torontobluesfest.com

Sudbury Bluesfest
Friday July 23 to Sunday July 25

Newport Jazz Festival, R.I.
Wednesday August 11 to Sunday August 15

Chicago Jazz Festival
Thursday September 2 to Sunday September 5
moseinquiry@cityofchicago.org

Tanglewood Jazz Festival,
Friday September 3 to Sunday September 5
Lenox, Mass.
Tickets: www.bso.org or 888-266-1200

Guelph Jazz Festival
Wednesday September 8 to Sunday September 12
www.guelphjazzfestival.com or 519-763-4952

Michel Lambert, Barre Phillips etc.
Monday September 13
National Library & Archives, Ottawa
Tickets: 992-9988

Jazz at Chautauqua
Thursday September 16 to Sunday September 19
Tickets: 814-724-2163. Hotel:800-821-1881

Jazz Party at Sea on Norwegian Sun
Saturday October 23 to Saturday October 30
Departs/Returns Miami, Florida
Jcas@annualjazzpartyatsea.com

Jazz Cruise on Radisson Seven Seas Navigator
Wednesday November 10 to Wednesday November 17
Departs/Returns Tampa, Florida
Info: 800-458-2878

Confirm Ottawa events at: www.ottawabluesjazz.ca

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
The Colours of Africa Film Festival, Apr. 19-25
The Colours of Africa Film Festival
of Ottawa-Gatineau
is proud to launch its 2004 website and film schedule

Le festival du film Couleurs d'Afrique
d'Ottawa-Gatineau
est fier de vous présenter son site Web et son horaire
de films 2004

WWW.COLOURSOFAFRICA.CA

Colours of Africa 2004
April 19 - 25

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
Benefit Concert For Mohamed Harkat - Apr 21
Wednesday April 21st
8pm
Rainbow Bistro
76 Murray St. (in the market)

Advanced Ticket Sales - Octopus Books, Ottawa Folklore Centr
and all outlets of Bridgehead Coffee

$10 $7 student/sliding scale At the door $12

(We are looking for people to sell advance tickets. If you can help,
contact us at psmith@web.ca or jsquires@chebucto.ns.ca.)

Mohamed Harkat has been in jail in Ottawa, Canada since December 10,
2002 without any charges under a CSIS security certificate.
Mohamed faces deportation to Algeria. For what? He is not allowed to
know under the pretext of "national security." For more information see
http://www.zerra.net/freemohamed.

The evening is a benefit for the Justice for Mohammad Harkat Committee.
All proceeds go to Mohamed and Sophie Harkat's legal expenses.

THE PROGRAM
Montreal's multi-talented, anarcho author/actor/musician
Norman Nawrocki http://www.nothingness.org/music/rhythm
returns to Ottawa to deliver more provocative &
joyous rhymes and beats with a solo live music/words performance
April 21st, at the Rainbow.

Opening for Norman is The Vanity Press
http://www.thevanitypress.com/,
and Yavar Hameed, a local performer.

DOOR PRIZE - RAFFLE - GREAT MUSIC - DANCING - GREAT COMPANY

For more information call (613) 761-1724

supported by NOWAR PAIX http://www.nowar-paix.ca

and the Justice for Mohamed Harkat Committee
http://www.zerra.net/freemohamed/

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poster for event are available at:
http://www.flora.org/legal/harkat/harkat_page.html

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
SENATORS ENCOURAGE FANS TO SHOW TEAM SPIRIT
The Ottawa Senators today announced the popular "Show Your Sens Spirit" contest has returned for the 2004 Stanley Cup playoffs along with a number of other team spirit initiatives.

The Show your Sens Spirit contest is once again underway; fans are encouraged to show their "Sens Spirit" and win playoff tickets by decorating their office or school for the playoffs and sending a photo or video to the Ottawa Senators offices at the Corel Centre. More details can be found at the team's website (www.ottawasenators.com).

Starting with Monday's game three at home, and for all home games during the playoffs, the GM FanZone will be hosted from the Gate 1 plaza at the Corel Centre and Direct Energy will give out playoff towels to all fans in attendance.

The plaza party will kick-off at 4 p.m. and will include a tent with DJ, large screen TV's and food and beverages. The GM Sens Street Tour will have interactive games set up and there will be face painters, tattoos, clowns and roaming musical entertainment for children of all ages. Spartacat will also be on hand and the Team 1200 and 93.9 BOB FM will broadcast live from 3 p.m. until game time from the Gate 1 interlock.

Fans can also pick up GO SENS GO car window decals and GO SENS GO car flags as they show their Sens spirit. Majic 100.3 FM will be giving away playoff tickets courtesy of Subway and fans can visit any participating Ottawa Valley (East and West) Subway location to get a GO SENS GO car window decal. Majic 100 will also be roaming the streets of Ottawa on Monday looking for the window decals and will give away tickets to fans displaying the GO SENS GO decal.

Some lucky fans will also receive GO SENS GO car flags courtesy of BELL following the Senators' home games on Monday and Wednesday. Finally, fans who listen to "McGowan in the Morning" on 93.9 BOB FM can win playoff tickets courtesy of Direct Energy.

PLAYOFF TICKETS
Fans can still get guaranteed tickets for all playoff games and receive great savings by purchasing a ticket package for the 2004-05 season by calling 599-0200 or 1-800-444-SENS (7367). Single game Stanley Cup playoff tickets can be purchased at www.capitaltickets.ca, by calling 599-FANS and 1-877-788-FANS, in person at all Ottawa-Gatineau area Sports Experts locations and at the Corel Centre box office.

For further information:
Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
Steve Keogh, (613) 599-0326
Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
Mayor Chiarelli commends two Ottawa residents for bravery
On Wednesday during the City Council meeting, Mayor Bob Chiarelli
will present Certificates of Commendation to two Ottawa residents on behalf
of the Governor General. The recipients, one from Bell-South Nepean ward
and the other from Capital ward, will be recognized for their assistance in
two separate rescue incidents.

Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2004
Time: 1:30 p.m. (presentation at beginning of
Council meeting)
Location: Andrew S. Haydon Hall
110 Laurier Avenue West

Councillors Jan Harder and Clive Doucet will join Mayor Chiarelli in
acknowledging the residents for their bravery.

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of April 12,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media have
been highlighted.

Planning and Environment Committee - Tuesday, April 13, 9:30 a.m., Champlain
Room

City Council - Wednesday, April 14, 1:30 p.m., Andrew S. Haydon Hall

Health, Recreation and Social Services Committee - Thursday, April 15, 9:30
a.m., Champlain Room
* Presentations: Young Heritage Leader Award; Commendation to client
services representative at Jim Durrell Recreation Complex

The agenda for these meetings and related reports will be posted on the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the respective
meetings.

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
A.C.T. AUDITIONS, SUCCESS STORIES & MORE!
For a complete list of audition notices, please visit the A.C.T. website at www.ACTottawa.com

This very important A.C.T. message includes:

1. SPRING SESSION - A.C.T. is now accepting registration for its Spring Session! Limited Space
2. H20 Extra Update - All suitable candidates for extra work will be contacted soon
3. A.C.T. SUCCESS STORIES - Check out what A.C.T.'s alumni, students & instructors are up to!
4. AUDITIONS - Theatre - The Power of the Dog
5. AUDITIONS - Theatre - BigTime Murder Productions
6. AUDITIONS - Theatre - Theatre Northwest
7. Clear Head Shot Envelopes - Get noticed today!
8. AUDITIONS - Theatre - Rosebud Theatre
9. AUDITIONS - Theatre - Lighthouse Festival Theatre
10. AUDITIONS - Theatre - Canada House
11. AUDITIONS - Theatre - Dregsco Productions
12. AUDITIONS - Theatre - Salamander Theatre
13. AUDITIONS - Theatre - XL Productions
14. AUDITIONS - Theatre - The Grand Theatre General Auditions 2004-2005
15. AUDITIONS - Theatre - The Ottawa Fringe Festival "Guineau Pig on a Wheel"
16. AUDITIONS - Theatre - Full Moon Rising Productions "Cha Cha Cha Blues"

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
Renowned Canadian pianist Louis Lortie performs in recital on April 19
Renowned Canadian pianist Louis Lortie is the next
featured artist on the National Arts Centre Orchestra's Great Performers
recital series on Monday, April 19 at 20:00 in Southam Hall. The superstar
soloist will perform works by Mendelssohn and Schumann.

The recital opens with Mendelssohn's Variations sérieuses, one of this
composer's finest piano compositions as well as a masterpiece of the
theme-and-variation form. Though the original theme is sombre as the title
suggests, many of the variations allow the pianist a fine display of
technical prowess.

The Bunte Blätter are one of Schumann's most substantial collections -
seldom heard even though they offer myriad manifestations of Schumann's
genius. Each is a miniature masterpiece of subtlety, defined mood, character
rhythm and articulation.

Louis Lortie next presents Mendelssohn's Rondo Capriccioso, a polished and
beautifully crafted piece written when the precocious composer was about
fifteen. The recital returns to Schumann for its finale. The Humoresque is
another of Schumann's unjustifiably neglected large-scale works.

Canadian pianist Louis Lortie has been praised for the fresh perspective and
individuality he brings to a deliberately broad spectrum of the keyboard
canon. He has performed a series devoted to the keyboard, chamber, and
vocal music of Brahms and Schumann for CBC. His disc of Schumann's Bunte
Blätter and other works by Schumann and Brahms was named one of the best CDs
of the year by BBC Music Magazine.

Also celebrated for his interpretation of works by Beethoven, Louis Lortie
has performed the complete Beethoven sonatas in London's Wigmore Hall,
Toronto's Ford Center, Berlin Philharmonie, and the Sala Grande del
Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi in Milan. During the past season, Lortie made
his Carnegie Hall recital debut, performing the complete Chopin Etudes. The
concert was such a resounding success that he was immediately re-engaged for
a recital during the 2004-2005 season. Over a four-year period he will play
and conduct the 27 Mozart Piano Concertos with the Montreal Symphony,
culminating in 2006, the 250th anniversary of Mozart's birth.

Louis Lortie has made over 30 recordings on the Chandos label, ranging from
Mozart to Stravinsky. His recording of Beethoven's Eroica Variations won the
Edison Award and his recording of the complete Chopin Etudes, opp. 10 and
25, has been cited by BBC Music Magazine's special Piano Issue as one of "50
Recordings by Superlative Pianists". Mr. Lortie's most recent CD release is
the final recording in his three-CD series of Liszt's complete works for
piano and orchestra with the Residentie Orchestra of The Hague. It was
immediately named "Editor's Choice" by Gramophone Magazine.

Louis Lortie's last appearance at the National Arts Centre was in May 2003,
where he performed Chopin's Piano Concerto in E minor with the NAC
Orchestra.

Tickets for this Great Performers recital featuring pianist Louis Lortie on
April 19 are on sale now at $25.00, $39.00, 41.00, $49.00 and 51.00, with
box seats at $60.50 (GST and Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office
(Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with
surcharges) at 613-755-1111. Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the
NAC's website at www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all
sections of the hall are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon
presentation of a valid student ID card. Groups of 20 and more save up to
20% on NAC Music, Theatre and Dance performances. To book call 947-7000
ext. 384 or email grp@nac-cna.ca

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Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
Wired Woman Society
Contact: Joyce Goebel - Director of Public Relations,
Ottawa Chapter
Phone: (613) 831-8537
Email: jjhlg@yahoo.ca

738 Reasons to Start Your Own Business!

Come and hear from seven accomplished women who rose
from the ashes of the high tech downturn to create
their own unique business at the next monthly meeting
of Wired Woman Society - Ottawa Chapter on Wednesday
April 28th from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, at Algonquin College,
1385 Woodroffe Avenue, Ottawa, Room T202.

Our stellar panelists will include:
• Anita Caputo, CMA & Owner of Big Picture Institute
• Anne Coulombe, Founder of SciPlan Systems
• Catharine Veenstra, Founder, President & Chief
Dating Officer of The Dating Field
• Ellie Beals, of Beals, Lalonde & Associates
• Linda Pond, Founder of Customer Connects
• Tina Walsh, President & CEO of Read Pen

Each panelist will be sharing, in turn, what they have
found to be rewarding, challenging, and downright fun
aspects about starting their own businesses. The
evening will then be opened up to what is sure to be a
lively, interactive time for questions from the floor.
Complete bios on each of our panelists are available
on-line at: www.wiredwoman.com/ottawa/04apr28.php.

The Wired Woman Society creates an open environment
encouraging women to explore opportunities in
technology and to build successful careers helping
them to play a definitive role in the growth and
development of the information age. Just a few ways
Wired Woman seeks to accomplish these goals are to
provide monthly meetings with relevant speakers and
networking opportunities, a mentorship program, and a
resource on the web.

This event is open to women and men. Registration is
needed. To register send an email to
wiredwomanottawa@hotmail.com. Members, students and
unemployed: $10. All others: $20. Free parking at the
college.

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Director of Public Relations
Wired Woman Society - Ottawa Chapter
www.wiredwoman.com

Freelance Web Design
www.newbookdesigns.com
Affordable, Professional
Web Site Design

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
National Semi-Finals and Finals of the 2004 Canadian Improv Games
Following their recent victory in the regional tournaments, twenty
teams of students will travel to the National Arts Centre in Ottawa to
participate in the National Semi-Finals and Finals of the Canadian Improv
Games 27th Annual Season, during the week of April 13 to 17, 2004.

On Tuesday, April 13, teams will come together with high school students
from across the country in the spirit of friendly competition to launch a
week of Semi-Final tournaments, all of which will take place in the Theatre
at the National Arts Centre at 19:30. The Semi-Finals will end on Saturday,
April 17. The National Finals, in which the top 5 overall teams compete
against one another, will take place in the NAC Theatre on Saturday, April
17 at 19:30.

The Canadian Improv Games
This year marks the 27th Season of the Canadian Improv Games (CIG), a
performance-based "loving competition" played annually by thousands of high
school students from St. John's, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia.
It is a competition like no other because the "competitors" cheer for one
another and form life-long friendships with players from across their cities
and across the country. Marti Maraden, Artistic Director of the NAC English
Theatre calls the Games, "thrilling, outrageous, hilarious, touching,
inventive, original, and above all, about great sportsmanship."

The Canadian Improv Games were created by Howard Jerome and Jamie Wyllie
based on a concept created by David Shepherd and Howard Jerome.

The Ottawa Improv Games would like to thank
Capital Hill Hotel & Suites

First Choice Entertainment

And the many volunteers without whom the games would grind to a halt.

The 2004 Canadian Improv Games
in association with the NAC English Theatre
National Semi-Finals * April 13-16 * NAC Theatre, 19:30
Students $9.00, adults $12.00
National Finals * April 17 * NAC Theatre, 19:30
Students $12.00, adults $15.00

Tickets are available in person at the NAC Box Office (no surcharges),
through the Ticketmaster link on the NAC's Web site (www.nac-cna.ca), and at
all Ticketmaster outlets, or by telephone from Ticketmaster, 755-1111. (A
service charge applies on all Ticketmaster purchases.)
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For more information visit the Canadian Improv Games website at
www.improv.ca or contact the National Director, Alistair Cook at (604)
727-3286; alistairsoffice@shaw.com

For more information and press passes, please contact:
Laura Denker
Publicity and Media Relations Coordinator
National Arts Centre English Theatre
(613) 947.7000 ext. 389; ldenker@nac-cna.ca

Canadian Improv Games
National Tournament Line-up 2004

SEMI-FINALS

Tuesday, April 13th:

Lisgar Collegiate Institute (Ottawa, ON)
Loyalist College and Vocational Institute (Kingston, ON)
Miller Comprehensive High School (Regina, SK)
Oakville Trafalgar Secondary School (Toronto, ON)
Penticton Secondary School (Penticton, BC)

Wednesday, April 14th:

Bishops College (St. John's, NFLD and Labrador)
Georges P. Vanier Secondary School (Courtenay, BC)
Holy Trinity Catholic High School (Kanata, ON)
Rockridge Secondary School (West Vancouver, BC)
Sir John A. Macdonald High School (Hubley, NS)

Thursday, April 15th:

Canterbury High School (Ottawa, ON)
Grant Park High School (Winnipeg, MB)
Handsworth Secondary School (North Vancouver, BC)
Orangeville District Secondary School (Toronto, ON)
Westwood Community High School (Fort McMurray, AlB)

Friday, April 16th:

John Rennie High School (Pointe-Claire, QC)
Lo-Ellen Park Secondary School (Sudbury, ON)
Moncton High School (Moncton, NB)
Rockway Mennonite Collegiate (Kitchener, ON)
St. Mary Catholic Secondary School (Toronto, ON)

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
Catholic Board cancels April 13 meeting
The Ottawa-Carleton Catholic School Board has cancelled its Regular
Meeting that had been scheduled for Tuesday, April 13, 2004.

The next Regular Meeting of the Board will be held on Tuesday, April 20,
2004 at 8 p.m. at the Catholic Education Centre, 570 West Hunt Club Road,
Nepean, Ontario.

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
Renegades - TRANSACTIONS – APRIL 8
The Ottawa Renegades of the Canadian Football League made the following transaction today:

SIGNED import defensive back / linebacker Gerald VAUGHN (6-3, 205, Mississippi) to a one-year contract with a club option for the 2005 season.

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For more information, please contact:

Barre Campbell

Director, Media Relations & Communications

Ottawa Renegades Football Club

(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)

(613) 913-7719 (cell)

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
Orleans Author Nails Down Top Spot on Bestseller List
Orleans based author and actor, David Kitz, has nailed down number one bestseller ranking with his newly released novel, The Soldier, the Terrorist & the Donkey King. His passion of Christ novel has been flying off the bookstore shelves at Christian retailers throughout the national capital.

Novel sales have been propelled by a number of factors, including a good measure of divine timing. Mel Gibson’s movie, The Passion of the Christ, has heightened public interest in the whole topic of Jesus suffering and death.

Both the movie, and now David Kitz’s book have garnered a good deal of media attention, including banner headlines in the Ottawa Citizen, a television newscast interview, and a saturation ad campaign on radio station CHRI 99.1 FM. This is in addition to a host of articles in local weekly newspapers, both religious and secular.

The result has been rocketing book sales. But many claim the reason for the novels, success lies simply in the fact that it is fast paced, and well written. In this regard, Wilf Wight of the Canadian Bible Society states, “This is the most gripping account of the crucifixion I have ever read.”

Doug Sprunt of Salem Storehouse, Canada’s largest independent Christian book retailer, claims, “This is the best book I have read in years. A compelling read – I couldn’t put it down.” Top in store sales ranking adds a good deal of weight to that claim.

The novel springs from a four act, one-man play that David Kitz has been performing for ten years now in both Canada and the United States. In past years he has toured extensively in western Canada. This Good Friday Kitz will deliver his “Centurion’s Report” account of Christ’s passion with two performance at Arlington Woods Free Methodist Church.

The Soldier, the Terrorist & the Donkey King, by David Kitz is published by Essence Publishing. It is available at Chapters stores and most Ottawa Christian book retailers, online at www.essencebookstore.com or directly from the author at www.davidkitz.ca

For more information, please contact:

David Kitz, Author

H: 613.830.4242

C: 613.325.0301

kitz@travel-net.com

www.davidkitz.ca

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
The MacLaren Centre for the Healing Arts is pleased to announce the exhibit and sale of the Cloud Reading Series Paintings
The MacLaren Centre for the Healing Arts, located on 340 MacLaren St., in Ottawa, is pleased to announce the exhibit and sale of the Cloud Reading Series Paintings and the healing CD albums AUTUMN PERCUSSION, POETRY AND PARADISE, by Ottawa Valley artist/poet/photographer Erika Kristein Kaptein.

The Centre, also offers a wide variety of healing and art mediums, such as the ART de la Paix gallery owned by meditation teacher Nathan Vanek. email: hansraj@magma.ca

At the Centre, founders Julie Demarais, Lyn Goddard and Ann Preston offer their unique healing services and workshops, along with numerous other holistic health care practitioners. (Frequencies of Brilliance; Aromaflex; Energy assessment and balancing; Emotional Intuitive/Holographic Energy work; Nutritionists; Reiki Masters and many, many more holistic mediums are offered at the Centre for the Healing Arts). www.maclarencentre.ca

For more information about Erika’s Cloud Reading series and her serenity CDs, AUTUMN PERCUSSION, POETRY AND PARADISE, please call her at 613-282-6189 or email her at studio157@rogers.com web: www.inthecompanyofariver.com

Please visit www.ottawastart.com under their health guide for more information.

______________________________________________________________________________________________
The MacLaren Centre for the Healing Arts
340 MacLaren St., 2nd floor, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Tel: 613-237-4192 Fax: 613-237-4194
www.maclarencentre.ca

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
Blues-aid for Severn Avenue school
Ottawa's blues lady Maria Hawkins presents a
concert Thursday, April 15, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm in the auditorium of 440
Albert Street to raise funds for Severn Avenue Public School.

Tickets are $10 and are available from the school located at 2553 Severn
Avenue, and by emailing william_van_every@ocdsb.edu.on.ca. Additional
ticket outlets include Joey’s only Seafood Restaurants, The Roasted Cherry
at 93 O’Connor, Elmvale Shopping Centre’s Beauty and Barber Shop, Fabulous
Nails across from St. Laurent mall, Rosebuds & Winemakers in North Gower,
and Little India Café at 66 Wylie Avenue.

Proceeds will go toward enriched arts programming for high needs students.
Funds from last year’s concert were used to enhance visual arts, music,
dance, and drama.

Principal Lynne McCarney states, "We're so pleased to have the support of
this energizing performer. It's going to be a great concert."

Parking will be available for blues lovers off Slater Street. Refreshments
will be available on site.

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For further information contact Principal Lynne McCarney at Severn Avenue
Public School 829-8082, Maria Hawkins at 726-6748, maria@blueslady.com or
Communications and Information Services at 596-8791.

Posted Thursday, April 8, 2004 by admin
NACO, Apr. 21-22: Violinist James Ehnes returns to the NAC
Juno Award-winning Canadian violinist James Ehnes
(pronounced EN-nis), described by Britain's Daily Telegraph as "one of the
most gifted and sincerely expressive artists to have emerged in recent
times," returns to the National Arts Centre Orchestra to perform the
romantic and virtuosic Barber Violin Concerto on Wednesday, April 21 and
Thursday, April 22 at 20:00 in Southam Hall.

Conductor Ruman Gamba, in his NAC Orchestra debut, opens these concerts with
Aaron Copland's Music for the Theatre, an early work by this composer who
was at that time considered one of the enfants terribles of the music scene.
It consists of a brash "Prologue", jazzy "Dance", lyrical "Interlude", and
harmonically dissonant "Burlesque", all wrapped up with an "Epilogue".

The programme closes with Schubert's Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major,
variously described as enchanting, delicious, delicate, exquisite,
delightful, graceful and endearing, capturing all the charm and spirit of an
idealized vision of carefree, nineteenth-century Vienna.

James Ehnes has established an international career of rare distinction. He
has performed throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia with many of the
world's great orchestras and with such conductors as Vladimir Ashkenazy, Sir
Andrew Davis, Charles Dutoit, Ivan Fischer, Bruno Weil, and Bobby McFerrin.
Recitals have taken him to major cities around the world, including Chicago,
Washington D.C., Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, London, Paris, Prague, Tokyo
and Osaka. As a chamber musician, he often plays in a chamber trio with
cellist Jan Vogler and Louis Lortie and has collaborated with such artists
as Leif Ove Andsnes and Yo-Yo Ma. The banner year 2004 sees Ehnes release
four new recordings. His most recent is a collection of works by Janácek,
Smetana and Dvorák entitled Romantic Pieces on the Analekta label which will
be followed later this year by a disc of Wieniawski and Sarasate (CBC) and
two Chandos recordings: Dohnányi Concerto for Violin and Tartiniana by Luigi
Dallapiccola, both with the BBC Philharmonic. His CBC recordings won
back-to-back Juno awards in 2002 and 2003 for Best Classical Recording.
Ehnes plays the "Ex Marsick" Stradivarius of 1715 and gratefully
acknowledges its extended loan from the Fulton Collection.

Rumon Gamba is Chief Conductor and Music Director of the Iceland Symphony
Orchestra, a position he has held since September 2002. He works regularly
with the BBC orchestras and guest conducts widely within Europe. He has
conducted most of the UK orchestras and is establishing regular
relationships abroad with orchestras such as the Barcelona Symphony and
Munich Philharmonic, where his most recent visit included performances of
Shostakovich's 8th Symphony. Last season Gamba made his debuts with the
Basel Symphony, SWR Stuttgart, Rundfunk-Sinfonieorchester Berlin, Gothenburg
and Sydney Symphonies. He has also conducted the London Philharmonic, City
of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and this year conducted at the BBC Proms
which was broadcast live on BBC television. Gamba records for Chandos
records with whom he has made a number of recordings, including several
award-winning CDs as part of the acclaimed Chandos Film Music series.

Tickets for these Ovation Series concerts on April 21 and 22 are on sale now
at $27.00, $45.00, $56.00 and $58.00, with box seats at $73.00 (GST and
Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00
to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111.
Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's web-site at
www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the hall
are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid
student ID card. Groups of 20 and more save up to 20% on NAC Music, Theatre
and Dance performances. To book call 947-7000 ext. 384 or email
grp@nac-cna.ca

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Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
Fax: (613) 996-2828

Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
Fat Tuesdays - Tyler Kealey
Fat Tuesdays 62 York Street Every Friday night Tyler Kealey and Jeff Rogers
Every Saturday night Dave Kalil and Tyler Kealey

Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
General Roméo Dallaire, Tuesday, April 27th, 2004 at 7:30 p.m.
A PRESENTATION BY GENERAL ROMÉO A. DALLAIRE
ENTITLED “IMPACT OF WAR ON CHILDREN”
AT 7:30 P.M., TUESDAY, APRIL 27TH, 2004, AT
SOUTHMINSTER UNITED CHURCH

General Roméo Dallaire is a distinguished Canadian who
first came to world attention as Force Commander of
the U.N. Assistance Mission for Rwanda in 1993-94.

Since his appointment in September 2000 as Special
Advisor to CIDA on War-Affected Children, General
Dallaire has been on a mission to end the use of
children in war, which is a major human tragedy.

During the past two years, General Dallaire has
traveled to many parts of Canada and has met with
thousands of Canadians of all ages and from all walks
of life creating awareness and building increased
understanding about the situation of children affected
by armed conflict. However, General Dallaire believes
that much more work needs to be done, especially with
young Canadians, to raise awareness of the issue of
children affected by armed conflict – work that he
hopes to accomplish with your support.

We are indeed fortunate in view of his many
commitments that General Dallaire has agreed to speak
to us on Tuesday, April 27th, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at
Southminster United Church. The public is welcome.

Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
A Syrup and Spring Celebration
Tickle your tastebuds with the sweetness of Lanark at the Perth and District Chamber of Commerce’s Festival of the Maples, held this year on April 24th. The Festival has grown and changed over the years, however it has always stayed true to its maple roots. The syrup producers of Lanark County – Maple Syrup Capital of Ontario – come together for this one-day event to enjoy the sweet intoxications of Syrup and Spring.

“The 28th Annual Festival of the Maples will be bigger and better than ever, and shows the vitality of the Lanark Region. Come and enjoy the grande finale of the maple season. There will be something for every member of the family ” says Bill Perkins, Festival Chairman.

On our menu
Pancake breakfast: 7:00 a.m. at the Perth community hall

Official Opening: 10:00 a.m.
Some of the Entertainment you can look forward to:

Þ Ottawa Renegades players, Cheerleaders and “Ruffy” the Mascot

Þ 16-piece pipe and drum corps with highland dancers

Þ Oto-wa Taiko Japanese Drummers

Þ Tay Basin: Jim McLaughlin, Fly Fishing Demonstrations, children’s midway, sheep shearing, petting zoo, and noted children’s entertainers Doug Barr, Mary Lambert and Splash ‘N’ Boots

Þ 3rd Annual Food and Wine Showcase all day at the Crystal Palace

Þ 3rd Annual Empty Bowls project on the main St. in front of Riverguild

Admission is FREE

In anticipation of the Festival, why not try this recipe
The Hungry Planet 613-264-9234

Maple Mango Lassi-Serves 2

Ingredients

1 cup fresh mango – chopped

½ cup plain yogurt

¼ cup Lanark County Maple Syrup (or to taste)

Cinnamon and nutmeg

Cooking Instructions

Purée mango in a blender.

Add yogurt and Lanark County Maple Syrup.

Blend until smooth.

Taste for sweetness, and then add a few ice cubes and pulse.

Serve in tall glasses and sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg.

Wonderful with spicy food!

Please feel free to pass it on, but please make sure to use only Lanark County Maple Syrup!
(There will be plenty of Maple products on sale during the Festival)

Copies of this recipe are available at the following web address: http://www.webpressroom.com/perthpp.htm

History of the Festival of the Maples-The first Festival of the Maples was held on April 6,1974. The Festival began as an attempt to get people out of their homes after a long winter of cabin fever and have a 'Celebration of Spring'. It was originally called "The Spring Festival of the Maples" and was the first of its kind in Lanark County.

Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
SENATORS SIGN GRANT POTULNY
The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club today announced that centreman
> Grant Potulny has signed a one-year deal with the club. He will spend the
> remainder of the 2003-04 season with Binghamton of the American Hockey
> League (AHL) on an amateur try-out.
>
> Potulny, 24, recently completed his collegiate hockey career, playing four
> seasons with the University of Minnesota in the Western Collegiate Hockey
> Association (WCHA). In 146 career games with Minnesota, Potulny recorded
> 68 goals, 48 assists and 116 penalty minutes.
>
> The Grand Forks, North Dakota, native and Golden Gopher captain was part
> of two NCAA championship teams (2002, 2003) and scored the game and
> title-winning goal for Minnesota to win the 2002 championship over Maine.
>
> Drafted in the fifth round (157th overall) by Ottawa in 2000, Potulny has
> attended the Senators' summer development camp for each of the past three
> years.
>
> GRANT POTULNY, Centre - Shoots left - 6'2", 198 lbs.
> Born: March 4, 1980 (Grand Forks, North Dakota)
> Drafted: Ottawa's second fifth-round choice (157th overall) in 2000

Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
Ottawa-Toronto Mayors' Hockey Bet to aid Food Banks
Mayor Bob Chiarelli and Toronto Mayor David Miller have agreed to a
friendly wager over the upcoming Battle of Ontario involving the Senators
and Maple Leafs. The Mayor who loses the bet will have to visit the winning
city and attend a public event wearing the winning team's jersey.

"I'm looking at my schedule now to clear up time for a visit to Ottawa from
Mayor Miller. I will invite him to a play-off game at the Corel Centre in
round two of the playoffs," chuckled Mayor Chiarelli.

The two cities will also conduct a friendly challenge to raise donations for
the respective Ottawa and Toronto Food Banks. Fans in Ottawa are encouraged
to drop off donations at City Hall during the play-off challenge.

"Our first food bank challenge raised nine tonnes of food and more than
$12,000 in cash donations. I personally want to thank the Toronto Maple
Leafs Hockey Club and all those Leaf fans who carried through with a
donation for the Ottawa Food Bank at the last Senators home game," stated
Mayor Chiarelli.

"This friendly challenge between Toronto and Ottawa will really help our
communities at a time of year when food donations are usually down," added
Peter Tilley, executive director of the Ottawa Food Bank.

Mayor Chiarelli is predicting an Ottawa Senators victory over the Leafs in
six or seven games.

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For more information:
John Crupi
Office of Mayor Bob Chiarelli
(613) 580-2424 ext 28867

Peter Tilley
Executive Director, Ottawa Food Bank
(613) 745-7001
(613) 913-4633(Cell)

Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
Nationally televised broadcast set for Ottawa Chamber Music Society’s Easter concert!
If you missed Joseph Haydn’s masterpiece, The Seven Last Words of Christ in concert on Tuesday, April 6, 8 p.m. at Christ Church Cathedral presended by the Ottawa Chamber Music Society, here’s your opportunity to catch it on television.

This concert marks the first national televised broadcast of a Society concert. Paul R. Norris of HDSD Productions will record the concert live in High Definition and in just three days produce a one-hour programme set to air nationally on VisionTV on Good Friday, April 9 at 9 p.m. ET, with an encore broadcast airing on Saturday, April 10 at 6 p.m. ET. See www.visiontv.ca for more information.

Noted actor and pianist, Jean Marchand, will narrate this concert. Marchand performed in the Gemini nominated mini-series Trudeau.

This performance marks a reunion for violinists Andrew Dawes and Manuela Milani, violist Guylaine Lemaire and cellist Julian Armour. They performed this same piece for the critically acclaimed CD released by the Society’s own CD label, CMS Classics. Armour has admired this piece for many years and describes it as, “a uniquely subtle and sublimely beautiful work of such universal profundity that it speaks to musicians and music lovers of all nationalities and religions.”

"This is a beautifully played performance, devout, moving and sincere... I give it 5 stars out of 5." — Rick Phillips (Sound Advice on CBC Radio)

Such precision and care is taken in producing their CD’s that the Society arranged to have the police barricade the streets surrounding Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa where The Seven Last Words of Christ CD was recorded. The results speak for themselves.

"An exquisite account of the score. This is a release that no string quartet lover should be without." — Richard Todd, The Ottawa Citizen

Music lovers can find Haydn’s The Seven Last Words of Christ by CMS Classics at the following locations: Ottawa Chamber Music Society office (200 Isabella, Suite 401, 613-234-8008 or www.chamberfest.com); Nicholas Hoare Books (419 Sussex Drive); Compact Music (785-A Bank Street); The Leading Note (370 Elgin Street); CD Warehouse (all outlets in Ottawa); Books on Beechwood (35 Beechwood Avenue); Twelfth Night (33 Erb Street West, Waterloo, ON)

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For more information please check out www.chamberfest.com or contact:

Suzan Zilahi, Communications Director

Tel : (613) 234-8008 x. 241; e-mail : media@chamberfest.com

Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
Apr 23 9-5: University of Ottawa Press Open House Celebrates World Book Day
The University of Ottawa Press (UOP) is
celebrating World Book Day, April 23, by hosting an Open House and
Great Toonie Book Sale. You can choose from a wide variety of books -
not just UOP books - at only $2 each. Editor-in-Chief, Ruth Bradley-St-
Cyr, invites you to meet the staff, learn about the Press and about
publishing in general, and acquaint yourself with 68 years of
publishing history in the newly restructured archival library.

The publishing house has undergone several metamorphoses since its
inception in 1936. Although it has been publishing about 10 books a
year for the last few years, the Press is well on the way to tripling
that number in 2004.

Co-hosting the event is the Canadian Journal of Development Studies,
celebrating 25 years of publishing on the developing world. Free
samples of the journal are available and the current issue, a special
edition on International Development Studies in Canada, will be on sale
for only $5 (regular price $25). Back issues will also be available for
only $2 each.

The University of Ottawa Press is the only officially bilingual
university press in Canada. UOP also holds the title of Canada's oldest
French language university press. It publishes within and outside of
its many collections, ranging from Canadian Studies, history, and
literature, to translation, education, religion, and cultural
transfers. The periodical Francophonies d' Amérique is also among its
publications. So join us on Friday, April 23rd for a glimpse into the
fascinating world of book publishing. Coffee, tea, and other
refreshments will be served. The Press doors will be open all day from
9:00-5:00 p.m. at 542 King Edward, just south of Laurier.

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CONTACT INFORMATION: Eric Nelson, Editorial Assistant University of
Ottawa Press/Les Presses de l'Université d'Ottawa 542 King Edward,
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5

press@uottawa.ca Tel.: (613) 562-5246 Fax: (613) 562-5247

Ruth Bradley-St-Cyr

Directrice de l'édition, Les Presses de l'Université d'Ottawa Editor-in-
Chief, University of Ottawa Press

542 King Edward Ottawa ON K1N 6N5

(613) 562-5800 x3065 téléc/fax (613) 562-5247 www.uopress.uottawa.ca

Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
WARSAWPACK stage the revolution at Zaphod Beeblebrox
From Hamilton
G7 Welcoming Committee Recording Artists
WARSAWPACK
Thursday, April 29 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $10 only at the door.

"A seven man musical cabaret where roots jazz meet turntablism with politically charged poetry in the funk rock dub arena."
- NEWMUSICCANADA.COM.

"Rapper Lee Raback of Hamilton-based agit-prop hiphop crew Warsawpack has both the intelligence and the rhyme skills necessary to back up his group's dogma in a way that most politico punks don't. His visceral spitting and hissing through
Stocks & Bombs, blasting everything from Baby Bush fascism (Wolfblitzer) to the lemming-like nature of consumer culture,
will warm the cockles of any socialist heart. "
- NOW, Toronto.

"Warsawpack are unrelenting, both in terms of funk factor and social issues. This album shakes your mind and
your booty at the same time, a rare feat these days."
- TORONTO SUN.

Case History:
Seven piece Hamilton band. Sources unclear on group genre: "an eclectic fusion of hip-hop, jazz, groove, and rock". Cell begins recruiting in the summer of 1999. Founding members form a collective governing body in July of 1999 – to mandate the control of group directives, assets, and beer tickets. Group begins loose training regiment in August of 1999; first confirmed attack claims a small audience in October of 1999. Attacks continue in the Hamilton area over 1999-2000 - larger audiences fall victim to the assaults.

Allies/Accomplices:
February 2002 - CSIS agents confirm: Affiliation being forged in secret with suspected Al'Quaeda recording company G7 Welcoming Committee Records (see CSIS report - G7, 1997). The G7 Collective release warsawpack's first LP 'Gross Domestic Product' on anniversary of September 11th terrorist attacks.

Confirmed Attacks:
Group claims responsibility for countless attacks throughout Canada in 2002; stretching their attack route from Ottawa to Vancouver Island – hitting all major population centres between, playing multiple festivals and headlining gigs.

RECENT REPORTS/and AMERICAN INTERVENTION:
During the routine arrest, harassment, and beating of a small group of defenseless peace activists, CSIS agents uncover plans for a second warsawpack launch on G7 Welcoming Committee Records. Titled "Stocks and Bombs", this second full-length effort by the group hit stages and retail outlets in July 2003. CSIS recommends upgrading the current counter-intelligence measures, redoubling surveillance efforts and monitor of the group's communication.

Jaroslav Wassmann - bass
Simon Oczkowski - tenor sax / flute
Ajit Rao - guitar
Adam Bryant - baritone sax
Aaron Sakala - turntables
Matt Cormier - drums
Lee Raback - vocals

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WARSAWPACK's web site - http://www.warsawpack.com

Information:
WARSAWPACK - G7 Welcoming Committee Records (204) 947-2002 info@g7welcomingcommittee.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com

Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
Road Safety Day challenges residents to steer clear of collisions
In recognition of World Health Day, Mayor Bob Chiarelli has declared
Wednesday, April 7, 2004, Ottawa's Road Safety Day to raise awareness of the
health impacts of road collisions. Ottawa residents are being encouraged to
make an extra effort to avoid collisions this Wednesday, as a first step in
a renewed effort to avoid collisions each and every day.

"Most collisions can be avoided through driver education and awareness,"
stated Mayor Bob Chiarelli. "Road safety is a worldwide health issue.
Ottawa, as a global leader, can do its part by going collision-free on April
7."

The World Health Organization has designated Road Safety as the theme for
World Health Day this April 7. Each day around the world, 3,000 people die
and 140,000 are injured - 15,000 of those disabled for life - as the result
of motor vehicle crashes. Although Canadians have among the lowest rates of
road traffic deaths worldwide, 38 deaths and 4,243 injuries were caused by
collisions in Ottawa last year, making road safety an important health
issue.

"Road collisions have serious health consequences and enormous costs to
society," said Dr. Robert Cushman, the City's Medical Officer of Health.
"Last year alone, collisions in Ottawa cost $381 million in medical
treatment, hospitalization, property damage, insurance and loss of
productivity costs."

Most collisions can be prevented. Driver error is to blame for more than 85
percent of crashes. Motorists can avoid collisions by taking the following
tips into consideration:
* Stay focused on the task at hand
* Reduce your speed
* Don't follow too close behind the car ahead of you
* Be alert, aware, mindful and respectful of all road users
* Wear protective equipment - fasten your seatbelt or wear
your helmet
* Don't drive while impaired

To reinforce the importance of the last tip, the area's police forces
(Ottawa Police, OPP, RCMP, Gatineau Police and Sûreté de Québec) will
integrate their resources and conduct joint RIDE spot checks at various
locations on April 7. This initiative is in support of the Canadian
Association of Chiefs of Police's encouragement to promote road safety.

Today's announcement is an example of the City's Integrated Road Safety
program in action. The Integrated Road Safety program coordinates the
efforts of City departments that work together to make Ottawa's roads safer.
The program also improves the City's ability to work with external partners,
including the OPP and RCMP, in organizing road safety activities that will
reach the widest possible audience in order to make Ottawa a better, safer
and healthier community.

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
Alta Vista Reforestation Project
Will you help plant 10,000 trees?
When asked what he would do, if he knew he was going to die the next day,
Martin Luther King Jr. replied, "I would plant a tree."

As part of the Alta Vista Reforestation Project, we are inviting you to plant a tree! Thanks to a partnership with Earth Day Canada, the City of Ottawa, Suncor Energy Foundation and Sunoco, hundreds of community volunteers will join me in planting several thousand trees to create a lasting legacy for future generations. To date, under the careful guidance of the City Forester, over 350 volunteers have planted 1,100 native species such as ash, oak, basswood, birch, maple, poplar and a variety of deciduous trees. If you would like to help expand our urban forest, please join us on:

Saturday, May 8, 2004 from 9 a.m. to noon
in the Kilborn Greenspace located on Kilborn Avenue
between Featherston Drive and Prospect Avenue

In addition to tree planting, several environmental displays will be participating in the event. The Rogers/Tim Hortons Community Cruiser will be on hand with coffee and timbits. As well, Enbridge Gas Distribution will be providing a barbeque lunch with proceeds benefiting the Ridgemont High School Environmental Club.

If you wish to be part of our planting team or have any questions please contact Lucy Ibrahim at 580-2488 or lucy.ibrahim@ottawa.ca. We encourage you to come out and participate or drop by and have a look. Don't forget to bring your shovel!

Lisa Ivaldi
Event Coordinator
Earth Day Canada
Home Office Phone: 519-341-9634

Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
Tibet Week is Coming April 16 - 24
The Canada Tibet Committee proudly presents
TIBET WEEK, April 16 - 24
A series of cultural events in honour of
the Ottawa visit of His Holiness the Fourteenth Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso.

Tibet Week Events:

FRIDAY, APRIL 16 - TUESDAY, APRIL 20
The award-winning film about the Communist Chinese occupation of Tibet "Tibet:
Cry of the Snow Lion" plays at the ByTowne Cinema. Visit www.bytowne.ca or call
(613) 789-3456 for showtimes and ticket prices.

FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 6:30 P.M.
Ottawa Friends of Tibet present "Designing Tibetan Spaces: An Architect's
Journey," with architect Bill Semple at the National Library Auditorium, 395
Wellington Street. Tickets $20. More information: (613) 738-9871 or
jwangda@cyberus.ca

SATURDAY, APRIL 17,
11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Tibetan Bazaar: St Matthew's Church Hall, 217 First
Avenue, will be transformed into a Tibetan marketplace including Tibetan folk
songs and dances. Admission $3.

SUNDAY, APRIL 18 - TUESDAY, APRIL 20
Martin Beaulieu Tibetan Photographic Exhibition, Tibet Museum Traveling
Exhibition "The Long Look Homeward" and a series of talks on "The Essence of
Buddhism" by Venerable Lobsang Phuntsok at the Arts Court Studio, 2 Daly Avenue.
Admission to these events by donation. For event times see www.tibet.ca/ottawa
or call (613) 868-9653.

THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 7:00 P.M.
"Democracy in Exile," a talk by Professor Samdhong Rinpoche, Chair of the Kashag
(Tibetan Cabinet) at Carleton University, Alumni Theatre. Admission by donation.

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 7:00 P.M.
"Tibetan Autonomy: Prospects and Challenges," a lecture by Lodi Gyari, Special
Envoy of the Dalai Lama at the Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe
Street. Combined admission for both Friday night events $20.

FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 8:00 P.M.
Monks of the Tashi Lhunpo monastery perform "Cham: Monastic Dances of Tibet" at
the Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch, 120 Metcalfe Street. Combined admission
for both Friday night events $20.

SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 12 NOON
His Holiness the XIV Dalai Lama speaks about "Living Peace" at the Ottawa Civic
Centre, Lansdowne Park. General seating tickets: www.ticketmaster.ca. Preferred
seating tickets: www.tibet.ca

More information: www.tibet.ca/ottawa

The Canada Tibet Committee (CTC) is an independent non-governmental organisation
of Tibetans and non-Tibetans living in Canada, who are concerned about the
continuing human rights violations and lack of democratic freedom in Tibet.

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Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
Ottawa Blues This Week -- 5 April 2004
This is a completely informal update of blues & blues-related events in Ottawa. The mailing list has been compiled from various sources and includes folks who are interested in blues. Please contact me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com to add or delete email addresses from the list and to pass along any comments.

‘Ottawa Blues This Week' is available on line at http://hometown.aol.ca/lizbluesottawa/thisweek.html. The on-line version is updated throughout the week. Please send your comments to me at lizbluesottawa@aol.com. Thanks!
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VERY SPECIAL EVENT ... in Toronto
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The Blues on Tour
Hummingbird Centre, Toronto, ON
Thursday, April 29, 7:30 pm
Tickets: $85.50, $72.50, $55.50 at the Hummingbird Centre box office, Ticketmaster, or call 416-872-2262 to charge by phone.

A tribute to the greats by the best lineup of legendary blues talent ever assembled , it's the ultimate journey through the blues experience - a major concert with more than a dozen of the finest blues musicians on the American roots music scene today.

The Blues On Tour not only plays tribute to the giants of the music - Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters, Howlin' Wolf and many others - but it is also an event that will make blues history it itself. Classic R&B diva Ruth Brown and Chris Thomas King, who starred in ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou', will host the show. Other performers include Little Milton, Ike Turner, Howard Tate, Robert Jr. Lockwood, Lil' Ed, Alvin Youngblood Hart, and Bobby Rush. Two ‘house bands' - Walter ‘Wolfman' Washington and the Roadmasters and the Muddy Waters Blues Band with Duke Robillard - will accompany the performers. Along with the music, historic film footage of the blues' greatest stars will be an integral part of the show.

The Toronto and London concerts are part of a multi-city North American tour that will take audiences on a journey from the acoustic birth of the blues in the Mississippi Delta, on to Memphis, where it first hit the radio airwaves, and then into Chicago when the music became electrified and helped give birth to rock and roll. The acoustic artists on the bill include Robert Jr. Lockwood, who is one of only two artists still alive who knew, played with, and traveled with the iconic blues figure Robert Johnson. Ike Turner, who discovered Howlin' Wolf and produced and played on "Rocket 88", often described as the first rock and roll record, has only played in Canada once since the late 70s, when the staggeringly popular Ike & Tina Turner Revue broke up. Little Milton and Bobby Rush have rarely played in Canada, and not for many years; their audiences are in the deep south, where they both continue to have success on the "chitlin' circuit." Ruth Brown, one of the great Atlantic Records artists of the early '50s, was introduced to wider audiences in the '90s when Bonnie Raitt took her on tour; the other host of The Blues On Tour, Chris Thomas King, found fame as the wandering bluesman in ‘O Brother, Where Art Thou' and on the subsequent ‘Down from the Mountain' tour. Duke Robillard, the charismatic guitarist who will front a band made up of veteran players from Muddy Waters' great groups, is a popular figure in Canada. He has a worldwide contract with a Canadian company (Stony Plain Records, for whom he has recorded and/or produced more than a dozen CDs), and is a three-time winner of "Best International Artist" honours at the Maple Blues Awards. Howard Tate is a former R&B singer, recently rediscovered; Alvin Youngblood Hart is one of the best young blues artists who have built fresh careers by reaching back into the music's storied past. Lil' Ed (Williams), a charismatic Chicago slide guitar player, is loud, raucous and powerful, and builds on the legacy of the late Hound Dog Taylor; Walter ‘Wolfman' Washington leads a powerful band that has toured relentlessly through the US, Canada and Europe for well over 30 years.

The Blues on Tour itself unites some of the living legends of the blues - a roster of superb performers who make up a show that is, in itself, an historic event. It adds up to a powerful postscript to the 2003 celebrations of "The Year of the Blues," and proves that America's great roots music is as powerful, and as vital, as ever.
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SPECIAL EVENT ... coming soon
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NOLA North Fest Tribute
... with Gator's Groove and Mumbo Jumbo Voodoo Combo
Bayou Blues & Jazz Club, 1077 Bank Street
Friday, April 23
OBS meeting from 7-8 pm
Music will start @ 8:30 pm

The Ottawa Blues Society honours the 35th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on its opening night, by presenting some NOLA-inspired music with a taste of Louisiana on the menu. Join us for our first general membership meeting of 2004, starting at 7 pm. If you're not a member, come along to the meeting and sign up ... new and renewing members receive a complimentary blues sampler from NorthernBlues. The music gets underway at 8:30 pm, and there will be 2 sets from Gator's Groove, followed by 2 sets from Mumbo Jumbo. The beads will be flying, and the hurricanes will be going down easy. Come out and party, Nawlins style!
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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Anthony Gomes
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Saturday, April 10

>From Intrepid Artists' website, the following biographical info on Anthony Gomes:
"Anthony Gomes is an artist who has fused the sum of his influences into something that is truly fresh and exciting. Drawing from Soul, Gospel, Rock, and R&B, then blending it all together with blues, Gomes has created a sound that is uniquely his own. In the process, he is leaving his imprint on American Roots music. It is rare when an artist can tap into several styles of music and create a sound that has focus and signature, but this Nashville based artist manages to mix up his American Roots styles, compromising nothing. The cross-cultural musical reflection provided by his hometown of Toronto, Canada, along with the first-hand tutelage from his musical mentors that came with a relocation to Chicago, have undoubtedly played a prominent role in influencing Anthony's sound. In addition to his talents as a creative musician, Gomes has earned the reputation as an tireless performer. His live shows often leave his audiences in foot-stomped, hand-clapped, danced-out fits of exhaustion. Gomes struts and growls like a preacher on Sunday, and plays guitar in a manner that makes one wonder if he met the devil at the crossroads.

Anthony's first recording (released in 1998 on the Urban Electric label), "Blues In Technicolor", was a highly flammable mix of stone-cold blues-rock inclinations. In 2000, at a time when most of his contemporaries were playing it safe releasing blues-rock CDs, Gomes made a gutsy move and released "Sweet Stringin' Soul", a predominantly acoustic blues CD favoring heavy gospel and country blues accents. His third CD, "Unity" (n 33rd Street Records), is a gathering together of the musical impressions, Anthony holds in high esteem. "Unity" was produced by Jim Gaines and is an American Roots Rock masterpiece. Anthony Gomes is an experience." (http://www.intrepidartists.com/html/gomes.htm)

... and you can share the experience on Saturday night at the Rainbow!
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LOCAL HIGHLIGHTS THIS WEEK
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Roxanne Potvin
La Maison Maxime Restaurant & Cabaret
187 Labrosse Blvd, Gatineau, QC
Saturday, April 10 @ 9 pm, cover $10

Check out Ottawa's most exciting up-and-coming star at a top-notch restaurant, La Maison Maxime on the Quebec side.
www.roxannepotvin.com
www.lamaisonmaxime.com
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WORKSHOP ... coming soon
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Slide Guitar Workshop
... with Ken Hamm
Ottawa Folklore Centre, 1111 Bank Street
Saturday, May 1 @ 1 pm
$20 members/$30 non-members

Ken Hamm, the award winning acoustic blues guitarist, folksinger and songwriter, has taught his fingerpicking and slide guitar workshops in England and Scotland, and , has recently released his sixth CD, an all-instrumental collection of tunes called "Fingerlicks". Constantly touring throughout Canada and Europe, Ken Hamm is a veteran blues performer with an exceptional musical gift. He is one of Canada's most entertaining experts in the field of acoustic southern blues, as well as a thoughtful songwriter and a demon guitar picker. He has been a major influence and proponent of acoustic country blues in Canada for over 30 years. A growing number of enthusiastic fans enjoy both his concerts and his guitar workshops.
(www.ottawafolklore.com)
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE RADIO
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On CKCU-FM 93.1
The "Mighty 93.1"
Community Radio serving the Ottawa Carleton Region

Sundays: 9-11 pm
Black and Blues
with John Tackaberry

The show features a heavy dose of electric blues and rhythm and blues, with the occasional selection of sixties soul. The first hour is dedicated to artist profiles and reviews of recordings on particular labels. In the second hour there is a blues calendar, a run down of events in Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa, and interviews with "new and reissued blues and rhythm and blues tracks on wax" alternating with "live blues and R&B for a Sunday night" in the last half hour of the show. On the last Sunday of every month, the show goes "down in the delta" for a selection of acoustic blues tracks in the final half hour of the program.

Wednesdays: 9-11 pm
In A Mellow Tone
with Ron Sweetman

Jazz from every era & every style - from 1917 To 2003. Each program features an artist, group, instrument, event, city or record label.
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.

On Bravo - Ottawa Cable Channel 40
http://www.bravo.ca/programlistings/

Tuesday, April 6 @ 11 am
Sharing the Music (1997)
African-American and Canadian folk music is traced from its roots in slavery to today's joyful expression.
Featuring Leon Bibb and Eric Bibb.

Tuesday, April 6 @ 4 pm
Garrett and Dutch Mason: Out of the Blues (2002)
An intimate look at the music legacy blues veteran Dutch Mason is passing along to his son, 19-year-old Nova Scotian Garrett Mason.

On PBS - Ottawa Cable Channel 64
http://www.wpbstv.org/Whats-On.htm

Saturday, April 10 @ 10 pm
Austin City Limits: Bonnie Raitt with special guests
Bonnie Raitt brings her rowdy, rockin' blues to Austin City Limits. Highlights include "Gnawin' On It" with blues guitarist Roy Rogers, "Hear Me Lord" with Zimbabwean pop star Oliver Mtukudzi and "Angel from Montgomery" with legendary singer-songwriter John Prine.
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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Mondays: Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Rainbow Open Jam with the Funky Miracles @ 9:30 pm
Wednesdays: Open stage with Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St.
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Wednesday, April 7
L'il Al's Combo @ the Rainbow

Thursday, April 8
Peace & Environment Resource Centre Fundraiser
with the Crowd @ the Bayou

Thursday, April 8
Riot and His Rhythm Devils from Montreal @ the Rainbow

Friday, April 9
The Crowd @ the Rainbow

Friday, April 9
BlueZinc @ Tucson's

Saturday, April 10
The Mud Boys @ the Duke of Somerset

Saturday, April 10
Kathy Kennedy Band @ the Royal Oak, Hunt Club & Uplands

Saturday, April 10
The Priorities @ Tucson's

Sunday, April 11
Gator's Groove @ the Rainbow, 4-7 pm
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Posted Tuesday, April 6, 2004 by admin
SUPERSUCKERS are trippin' into Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, STEAM WHISTLE & JAGERMEISTER
PRESENT...

"THE GREATEST ROCK N' ROLL BAND IN THE WORLD"

From Seattle via Tucson, Arizona.
Mid-Fi Recording Artists
SUPERSUCKERS

"The Big Show"
one Country set - one Rock set

early start - no opening bands

Thursday, May 13 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $20 advance at Zaphod's & Ticketmaster.

"Before genuine, sweaty rock 'n' roll finally reared its head from garageland the past couple years with bands like
the Hives, Jet and so on, Supersuckers were carrying the torch through grunge, teen pop and rap-rock. And ya gotta
love a band that turns out a full-bore album of noisy silliness titled Motherfuckers Be Trippin', their latest."
- HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, USA.

"(Supersuckers) are notorious for riotous, high-octane rock’n’roll...Live, they are fast and furious like men
possessed, but with a frontman called Eddie Spaghetti nothing is ever cut and dried."
" - MANCHESTER ONLINE, U.K..

From Eddie Spaghetti of SUPERSUCKERS:

"The Big Show" consists of all our many talents and personalities all rolled into one excellent event. We'll rock, we'll play country, I might even do a little solo stuff and you will leave feeling like all other bands are obsolete. We guarantee it! Helping us out on the bass for the country portion of The Big Show will be none other than Zen Guerrilla's Carl Horne. That'll be worth the price of admission alone! It really doesn't get any better, it's been a dream of ours to do this for quite awhile and, unless you happen to live in a town where the club is just too damn small to handle The Big Show, we know you'll dig it.

You’ve heard our name, you’ve seen our records, our t-shirts and our stickers. We’re probably the favorite band of someone you know and yet we’re still a mystery to you. Well my friend, that’s okay, I’m here to fill you in and help you to get to know the greatest rock-n-roll band in the world, The Supersuckers.

Our story is almost impossible to believe. This band is literally a human cartoon. We all grew up among the dead-ends and cactus needles of Tucson, Arizona and have known each other since grade school. We graduated from the same high school together at the same time (a school immortalized in our song “Santa Rita High”) and we chose to play in a band together because we liked to hang out together, not because we were great musicians or anything. I truly believe that a band is defined by their limitations, that what they can’t (or won’t) do is just as important as what they can do. I guess that, in this era of pre-fabricated, put-together-to-have-a-hit bands, we’re kind of an aberration and I gotta tell ya that that makes us smile a little every day.

We formed the band in 1988 and we were initially a five piece called The Black Supersuckers ( a name found in some quality “adult literature” we had laying around in our impeccably clean band house!), with me on bass, Dan “Thunder” Bolton and Rontrose Heathman on guitars, Dancing Eagle on drums and a lead singer by the name of Eric Martin. After firmly proving ourselves to be the best band in town we decided it was time to get out of Tucson and try our luck somewhere else. So we tossed a coin with heads as New Orleans and tails as Seattle. Tails it was and in May of “89 we packed up and went north.

We had no idea that Seattle was about to become “Rock Mecca USA”, we just wanted to go somewhere where we could wear our leather jackets a little more often.

It was our live shows that caught the eyes of the good people at Sub-Pop Records and, after a particularly scorching show one night, they offered to put out our records. We said ,“Buy us some beer and you got a deal!” And our long and enduring rock-n-roll ride was officially under way.

Starting with 1992,s “The Smoke Of Hell”, we released a total of three rock records, one country record, split singles with Steve Earle and The Rev. Horton Heat, countless singles and a “best-of” double album (all on Sub-Pop,) then we put out what is considered to be our finest recorded moment to date “The Evil Powers Of Rock-n-Roll”(Koch/Aces & Eights) in late 1999. We’ve also been touring our asses off all over the world with bands like Mudhoney, Social Distortion, Bad Religion, The Ramones, Motorhead, The Toadies, The Butthole Surfers, The Reverend Horton Heat, The Dwarves and White Zombie. We’ve played a couple of Farm Aid shows and backed Willie Nelson on The Tonight Show. Our music has appeared in T.V. shows (Beverly Hills 90210), Movies (Baseketball, Hype) and commercials (Mountain Dew) as well as countless snow and skateboarding video compilations.

Throughout this entire time, our sole mission has been to create and perform timeless, quality music and get as many people as possible to hear it. That goal has never changed. The pursuit of that perfectly imperfect rock-n-roll moment is all we’ve ever been after. We’ve been doing this for well over a decade now and we’re just getting started.

2001 found us starting our own label; Mid-Fi Recordings. We’ve finally decided to take control of all of our affairs and have become a lean, mean, self managed, totally independent rock-n-roll machine. We’ve got the greatest fans in the world and no one cares more about them and our music than we do. Having our own label gives us the freedom to make more of our music available to them without the hassles of “the middle-man” worrying about things like “marketing” or “demographics”. Hell, these are just hard words. All we want to do is get some kick-ass music out to the people and with Mid-Fi we have been able to do just that. Our first release was a live country record entitled “Must’ve Been Live”, that came out in March, 2002. Since then, we have dug into our “private reserves” and released several singles of some our finest outtake stock (a habit we intend to keep), and we’ve also managed to pull off a couple of “split” singles with fellow under-appreciated rockers, the Hangmen and Throwrag.

The coolest thing we’ve managed to pull off to date has been the success of our first wholly owned and fully independent release, Motherfuckers Be Trippin’(released April 22nd, 2003). The perfect follow up to The Evil Powers Of Rock N Roll, it spent a couple weeks on the Billboard Independent Charts and songs from it have been featured on MTV’s Real World and Viva La Bam shows as well as countless ski and snowboard videos. We even managed to work a single (Rock N Records Ain’t Selling this Year) to radio where it was #1 on the RnR Specialty Charts for 4 weeks in a row. We feel better about this record than any we’ve done to date and, as freaky as it may sound, we really feel like we’re just getting the hang of this music making thing.

I’ve even gone and done the dreaded “solo record”. Titled The Sauce (released by Mid-Fi on January 13th, 2004), it features songs I love to sing in the backstages of the dumpy bars we usually play in. I hope to do many more of these little gems as well.
So, you can clearly see that we have no “quit” in us whatsoever and the next time you see The Supersuckers name, whether it’s in the record store or on the marquee at your local nightclub, know that there’s some quality, honest, ass-kicking, hard working individuals in there, trying to make your life a little better through the “Evil Powers Of Rock-n-Roll” (and the occasional detour into the country of course) and we’d love nothing better than to have you there with us. Just remember to wear your clean underwear, because we’re gonna rock your pants right off of you.

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CROWNING ACHIEVEMENTS
Performed on “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” backing Willie Nelson.

Played Woodstock 2000

Played Reading/Leeds festivals

Toured extensively throughout the world including Russia, Japan, Australia, etc…

Recorded with Eddie Vedder of Pearl Jam, Steve Earle, Willie Nelson, Kelley Deal of The Breeders.

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SUPERSUCKERS' web site - http://www.supersuckers.com

Information:
SUPERSUCKERS - Ken Phillips Publicity Group (323) 845-9997 KPGroup@yahoo.com
or Chris Neal (323) 850-8609 Chris@Supersuckers.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
The Hindustani Sangeet Mandal presents Irshad Khan in concert
The Hindustani Sangeet Mandal presents a Sitar and Vocal performance by Ustad Irshad Khan at 6:30 P.M. on Sunday May 2, 2004 at Theatre Orleans, 210 Centrum Boulevard, Orleans. Irshad Khan is internationally recognized as one of the leading Sitar and Surbahar (bass Sitar) players of his generation, and will combine vocals with his Sitar to demonstrate the "gayaki-ang" style of playing the Sitar. This promises to be a great blend of pure classical and light classical music. Tickets are $15 for Students and $20 for Adults, and are available at the door.

For more information:
N. Subramani
Director, Hindustani Sangeet Mandal
Ph: 613 841 5575
Email: subramani@rogers.com

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
Apr 6 1130: Surfing While Muslim
Apr 6 1130: Surfing While Muslim

Surfing While Muslim: Privacy, Freedom of Speech and the Unintended
Consequences of Cybercrime Legislation

Jason Young, LLM Candidate Faculty of Law University of Ottawa

Tuesday, April 06 11:30 - 1:00
Room 102, Fauteux Hall University of Ottawa

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
City of Ottawa Easter schedule changes
The City of Ottawa would like to remind its residents of the
following schedule changes for Friday, April 9 (Good Friday), and Monday,
April 12 (Easter Monday).

* Ottawa City Hall and all six Client Service Centres will be closed
on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Business will resume as usual on Tuesday,
April 13.
*
* The City's Provincial Offences Court, located at 1595 Telesat Court,
will also be closed on Good Friday and Easter Monday. Business will resume
as usual on Tuesday, April 13.
*
* There will be no garbage and recycling pick-up on Good Friday and
Easter Monday. Good Friday's pick-up will now take place on Saturday, April
10, and Easter Monday's pick-up will take place on Tuesday, April 13. In
addition, the collection of garbage and recycling materials will be delayed
by one day for the entire week of April 12.
*
* OC Transpo service, including the O-Train, will operate on a Sunday
schedule on Good Friday and a reduced weekday schedule on Easter Monday.
Call 560-1000 plus your four-digit stop number for automated schedule
information, phone 741-4390, or visit octranspo.com.
*
* OC Transpo Sales and Information Centres will be closed (except for
the Rideau Centre office, which will be open on Easter Monday from 9:30 a.m.
to 9 p.m.).

Although municipal offices are closed on Friday, April 9, and Monday, April
12, client service representatives are available by calling 613-580-2400
(TTY 613-580-2401), and information on City programs and services is
available by visiting the City's Web site at ottawa.ca.

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
OC Transpo consolidates downtown sales centres
As a result of recent City of Ottawa budget decisions, OC Transpo is
closing the Place de Ville sales centre on Friday, April 9. Transit
customers in the downtown area will still be able to purchase passes and
tickets at the Rideau Centre sales office as well as many other downtown
vendor locations.

The last day of business at the Place de Ville location will be Thursday,
April 8, 2004. Sales and information services will be consolidated at OC
Transpo's four remaining Sales and Information Centres, located at the
Rideau Centre as well as the St. Laurent, Lincoln Fields, and Place
d'Orléans Transitway stations.

For more information call the OC Transpo information line at 741-4390 or
visit www.octranspo.com .

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
Bell High School’s production of the Greek tragedy Antigone
Bell High School’s production of the Greek
tragedy Antigone was one of three OCDSB school productions recognized at
the district level of the Sears Drama Festival. Winners now advance to the
regionals being held in Durham, Ontario in mid-April.

Bell students won in the categories of outstanding production and received
an excellence award in the areas of acting and visual production.

The general public will get a chance to see the play next Wednesday, April
7 at 7:00 pm. Tickets cost $5 and are available at the door. The money
raised will be used to help offset the students’ expenses for the trip to
Durham.

The winners of the regional festivals, will advance to provincial finals
being held in Ottawa at Centrepointe Theatre scheduled for May 9 to 13.

Bell High School is located at 40 Cassidy Road.

The OCDSB's two other winning schools were Earl of March Secondary School
and Merivale High School.

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
April 18 Bywords Springadelic
Bywords Springadelic: An Afternoon of Groovy Poetry and Music
Sunday, April 18, 2004, 2 pm
Chapters, 47 Rideau Street
Inquire at the information desk for our location; free admission
Information: Amanda Earl editor@bywords.ca; Tel. 230-4045

You are invited to attend "Bywords Springadelic," an afternoon of groovy poetry and music.

We will be launching the spring issue of the Bywords Quarterly Journal packed with fresh blooming poetry from Ottawa's talented literary community. BQJ 2-1 will be on sale for $2.00 at the reading.

Our performers for the afternoon include

Marie Clausen, J. Delacourt, Robyn Jeffrey, Jennifer Londry, Seymour Mayne and Jon Pierce, with the beautiful music of Ilker.

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by tara
Canadians invited to nominate The Greatest Canadian
Sir John A. Macdonald? Emily Carr? Pierre Trudeau? Wayne Gretzky? Poundmaker?

Top ten choices will be debated and voted on during upcoming
CBC Television series

CBC Television is inviting Canadians of all ages to nominate their choice for THE GREATEST CANADIAN, past or present, for an innovative and entertaining new television series to be broadcast in Fall 2004. From Nellie McClung to Anne Murray, Frederick Banting to Oscar Peterson, John Diefenbaker to Louis Riel to Tecumseh-the stage is set for Canadians to argue, laugh and talk about who should be named the best of the best.
From April 5 through May 16, 2004, CBC Television will collect nominations from Canadians throughout the country for the title of THE GREATEST CANADIAN. People can submit their nominations and briefly state why they think their choice is the greatest through the CBC website, www.cbc.ca/greatest or by calling toll free 1-866-303-VOTE (8683). For the nominee to be eligible, the person must be born in Canada, or have lived here and made a significant contribution to the country, and must be a person (not a group, animal or fictitious character).
For people who are not sure whom they think is THE GREATEST CANADIAN, or if they just want to learn more about famous Canadians, CBC's website has links to sources for this information, as well as short biographies of dozens of accomplished Canadians-just some of the names Canadians might suggest.

Some high-profile Canadians are already participating in the debate.
Olympic medalists Silken Laumann and Beckie Scott nominate Rick Hansen and Terry Fox, respectively; Major-General (ret'd) Lewis Mackenzie nominates WWI hero William Barker; children's author Robert Munsch nominates Sir John A. Macdonald; and Dr. John Polanyi nominates Lester B. Pearson.

After the nomination period has ended, CBC Television will produce a
special series that pits the Top Ten Great Canadians, as nominated by the public, against each other. Over a five-week broadcast period, during the 2004-05 season, ten high-profile advocates will each present a one hour program, passionately arguing the case for their chosen Greatest Canadian, in the hope of convincing viewers to vote for their choice. Viewers will be able to vote throughout the series, and a two-part finale will reveal which candidate has been voted as THE GREATEST CANADIAN. Only one name will come out on top. The debate among the advocates and across the country is expected to be fierce.

"THE GREATEST CANADIAN is a terrific program concept-entertaining,
irreverent and thought-provoking-one that reinforces CBC Television's
connection with Canadians, and links Canadians with their culture and heritage in a unique and exciting way," said Slawko Klymkiw, executive director of network programming. "It will ignite a lively debate among Canadians-in the workplace, around the dinner table, in the classrooms-about who our heroes are, what they've achieved and what it means to be a Great Canadian."

The series is based on a format created by BBC Two in 2002, when Winston Churchill was named the Greatest Briton. THE GREATEST CANADIAN is being produced by CBC Television's Documentary Unit, led by Susan Dando and Mark Starowicz. Starowicz believes Canadians are eager to argue about what it means to be a great Canadian.
"If you put ten people in a room and ask them who is the greatest Canadian, you are likely to get twenty different answers," says Starowicz, executive producer of such CBC programs as The Canadian Experience, Canada: A People's History, The Journal and As It Happens. "What makes a great Canadian? Is it leadership? Courage? Legacy? Genius? Humour? This project is as much a celebration of the diversity of opinions in this country as it is a search for THE GREATEST CANADIAN."

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For further information:
Kathleen Powderley, publicist, CBC Television,
(416) 205-7083
kathleen_powderley@cbc.ca/

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by tara
David Suzuki visits OCDSB-April 20
Dr. David Suzuki to Headline EarthCARE™ Fair on Tuesday, April 20 —Winning student environmental projects and showcase conservation initiatives

Young environmentalists in the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board are being celebrated for their conservation efforts at school and in their community. Their reward is even sweeter because Dr. David Suzuki will be there in person to thank students for making a difference.

The OCDSB is hosting an EarthCARE™ Fair to highlight student-led
initiatives that help the Board protect the environment and save money.

EarthCARE Fair
Date: Tuesday, April 20th
Time: 4 – 7:15 pm
Place: Sir Robert Borden HS, 131 Greenbank Rd.,Ottawa, ON
Attendees: Lynn Graham, Chair of the Board
Lorne Rachlis, Director of Education
Rose-Marie Batley, Executive Director, EarthCARE,
Ralph Torrie
Dave Seymour, VP Ameresco Canada
Dr. David Suzuki
OCDSB Special Guests, Students, Teachers, Trustees and Parents
Ame resco Canada Inc.

EarthCARE is the activity-based, curriculum aligned complement to the
Better Schools Partnership® program (BSP). Through the BSP, participating Ontario school boards work with energy partner Ameresco Canada to reduce energy and renew aging buildings. Schools gain upgraded facilities, which are funded by utility-cost savings, while developing environmental stewards and responsible citizens.

Thanks to the BSP, the OCDSB is saving $2 million per year on energy and water costs. These annual savings will more than double by 2005, once all the schools have been upgraded. In addition, district schools have substantially reduced greenhouse gas emissions by 30%. EarthCARE is the final part of the equation: this student-led program encourages other students to be proactive in helping their schools reduce waste. The EarthCARE Fair the Board’s way of recognizing outstanding student achievements in conservation.

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For more event details and information about EarthCARE please contact
Rose-Marie Batley, Executive Director, EarthCARE at (613) 868-0721 or The Better Schools Partnership®, please contact Tim Cresswell, V.P., Ameresco Canada Inc., at 1-888-483-7267 or [mailto:tcresswell@ameresco.com]tcresswell@ameresco.co. For information on the Ottawa Carleton District School Board call Hyacinth Haddad, Co-ordinator of Communications
(613)596-8791.

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by tara
NACO, April 15-17: Legendary country-pop singer Glen Campbell makes his NAC Orchestra debut
During his 40 years in show business, the legendary Glen Campbell has sold 40 million records, racked up 12 gold albums and made 75 trips up the charts, 27 of them into the Top 10. Now this country-pop legend makes his National Arts Centre Orchestra debut in CJOH Pops concerts from Thursday, April 15 to Saturday, April 17 at 20:00 in the NAC's Southam Hall.
Glen's daughter Debby Campbell will be his special guest, and T.J. Kuenster will lead the NAC Orchestra.

The concert will open with conductor Earl Stafford leading the National Arts Centre Orchestra in selections such as E. Bernstein's suite from The Magnificent Seven, Anderson's Fiddle Faddle, Horse an Buggy, and Chicken Reel, and selections from Copland's Rodeo.

After recent orchestra concerts at the Hollywood Bowl, the Los Angeles Times enthused: "Campbell showed no signs of slowing down... with the lush accompaniment of the orchestra - many of the tunes sounded even better than in the original versions," and after cabaret concerts in New York, the New York Times declared: "Mr. Campbell's twangy, blue-grass tinted voice is still in splendid condition... All the expected oldies were delivered with freshness and heart."

Glen's accolades as a musician and singer are as impressive as his talent.
He made history by winning a Grammy in both country and pop categories:
"Gentle On My Mind" took the country honours, and "By The Time I Get To Phoenix" won in pop. He owns trophies for Male Vocalist of the Year from both the CMA and the ACM, and took the CMA's top honour as Entertainer of the Year. Other hit songs include "Wichita Lineman", "The Dreams of the Everyday Housewife", "Galveston", and "Rhinestone Cowboy".

Glen Campbell will go down in history as one of the best guitarists of his generation. Not only has he inspired many of today's pickers, including Steve Wariner, but his musicianship also lives on in the tracks of the most legendary collections of the 20th Century. As a session guitarist, his talents are heard on the recordings of such artists as Frank Sinatra, the Beach Boys, Nat King Cole, Dean Martin, Merle Haggard, Elvis Presley, Jan & Dean and the Righteous Brothers. The Beach Boys invited him to join their group in the mid-sixties, and he toured with that legendary band for 18 months until his own solo career took over.

He was offered his own television series in 1969 and The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour immediately soared to number one, and for the next three years was viewed by 50 million people each week. In addition, Glen was one of the first country artists to forge a path into Hollywood. His portrayal of John Wayne's young sidekick in the classic True Grit broke new ground. His tell-all autobiography, Rhinestone Cowboy, shot to the best-seller list when it was released in 1994. In 1999 Glen was honored with the ACM's legendary Pioneer Award.

Glen Campbell's tremendous impact on the artistic scene was an unlikely outcome for a sharecropper's son, one of 12 children raised in rural Billstown, Arkansas. But Glen's father recognized his talent early and bought his youngster a five-dollar Sears & Roebuck guitar. The child prodigy had conquered the instrument by the time he was 10.

He continues to tour and record, releasing The Glen Campbell Collection (1962-1989) in 1997, a new Christmas album in 1999 based on his TNN Christmas Special and in Spring 2000 Love Songs on The Gold Label. Also in 2000, Capitol Records released a compilation CD entitled, Glen Campbell: 20 Greatest Hits. Then in 2003 Capitol Records released the definitive Glen Campbell: The Legacy 1961-2001, a four-disc boxed set, 80-song compilation.

The National Arts Centre Orchestra will present Glen Campbell with special guest Debby Campbell from April 15 to 17 at 20:00 in Southam Hall. Tickets for these CJOH Pops Series concerts are on sale now at $34.50, $48.50, $50.00, $59.00 and $61.00, with box seats at $86.00 (GST and Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at 613-755-1111. Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's web-site at www.nac-cna.ca.
Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the hall are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a valid student ID card.
Groups of 20 and more save up to 20% on NAC Music, Theatre and Dance
performances. To book call 947-7000 ext. 384 or email grp@nac-cna.ca

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For more information please contact:
Jane Morris
Communications Officer, National Arts Centre Orchestra
(613) 947-7000, ext. 335
jmorris@nac-cna.ca

Jane Morris
Marketing and Communications Officer
Agente de marketing et communications
National Arts Centre Orchestra/Orchestre du Centre national des Arts
Telephone/Téléphone: (613) 947-7000 x 335
Fax: (613) 996-2828

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by tara
SENATORS RECALL GOALKEEPER RAY EMERY FROM BINGHAMTON
The Ottawa Senators today recalled, on an emergency basis, goalkeeper Ray Emery from the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League (AHL).

Emery has played in 50 of the B-Sens 77 games this season, recording 21 wins, 22 losses and five ties for a 2.53 goals-against-average and a 92.0 save-percentage. Teammate Billy Thompson has seen action in 34 games and holds a 13-14-2 record.

Today's recall is Emery's seventh of the season. The Hamilton native has made one start for Ottawa this season, recording the win against Chicago on Dec. 18 and making 27 saves (6-1 win). He also made two other appearances in relief of Martin Prusek, recording the win at Florida (March 31, 15 saves) and a no decision against Toronto (April 3, eight saves).

The Binghamton Senators currently sit fourth in the East division with a 34-33-7-3 record. The Senators next game will be Wednesday (April 7) when they play in Wilkes-Barre.

For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
Steve Keogh, (613) 599-0326
Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239

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Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
SENATORS TO FACE MAPLE LEAFS IN EAST QUARTERFINAL MATCH-UP
The Ottawa Senators and Toronto Maple Leafs will meet in one of the Eastern Conference's quarterfinal match-ups after the Senators finished the season in fifth place and the Maple Leafs in fourth. The NHL announced today the series would open on Thursday, April 8 at the Air Canada Centre in Toronto.

The Maple Leafs finished with a record of 45 win, 24 losses, 10 ties and three overtime losses for 103 points, while the Senators had 102 points with a 43-23-10-6 record.

The complete Senators-Maple Leafs schedule is as follows:
Thursday, April 8, 7 p.m., Ottawa at Toronto
Saturday, April 10, 7 p.m., Ottawa at Toronto
Monday, April 12, 7 p.m., Toronto at Ottawa
Wednesday, April 14, 7 p.m., Toronto at Ottawa
*Friday, April 16, 7 p.m., Ottawa at Toronto
*Sunday April 18, 7 p.m., Toronto at Ottawa
*Tuesday, April 20, 7 p.m., Ottawa at Toronto
* if necessary

The are currently only a limited number of single seats available for Ottawa's first round games, except for existing and new season seat holders. Available tickets can be purchased at www.capitaltickets.ca, by calling 599-FANS and 1-877-788-FANS, in person at all Ottawa-Gatineau area Sports Experts locations and at the Corel Centre box office. Fans can get guaranteed tickets for all playoff games and receive great savings by purchasing a ticket package for the 2004-05 season by calling 599-0200 or 1-800-444-SENS (7367).

For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
Steve Keogh, (613) 599-0326
Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
April 4 Regime Change in the Americas-US Imperialism on the Move
Sunday, April 4, 2-5 pm
101 Azrieli Theatre, Carleton University
Near Dunton Tower, Parking lots 1 and 2 free on Sunday

Pre-emptive war in Iraq, U.S. orchestrated coup in Haiti, attempted coup in
Venezuela, U.S. military build-up in Colombia, ongoing threat to Cuba...

Join a teach-in about the issues and help strategize a response.

Panel includes Jean St. Vil, activist and journalist on Haiti, Justin Podur,
International Solidarity Movement on Venezuela, and Mario Garcia,
Minister-Counsellor of the Cuban Embassy on Cuba.

Jo Wood
http://www.nowar-paix.ca

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
PLAYOFF TICKET UPDATE - NEW SEATS RELEASED
The Ottawa Senators today announced there are 800 tickets still available for each of Ottawa's first two home games. The club today released 300 tickets for each of the first two home games that were originally being held for the NHL.

The Club's playoff schedule and opponent will be determined following the conclusion of the regular season on Sunday, April 4.

Playoff tickets for the Senators home games in the first round are available starting at just $35 (taxes included, convenience charges may apply). There is a limit of six (6) tickets per person, per game for the Coca-Cola Family Fan Zone and GM Power seats section, and a limit of eight (8) tickets per person, per game for all other sections.

Stanley Cup playoff tickets can be purchased at www.capitaltickets.ca, by calling 599-FANS and 1-877-788-FANS, in person at all Ottawa-Gatineau area Sports Experts locations and at the Corel Centre box office. Fans can get guaranteed tickets for all playoff games and receive great savings by purchasing a ticket package for the 2004-05 season by calling 599-0200 or 1-800-444-SENS (7367).

For further information, please contact:
Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
Steve Keogh, (613) 599-0326
Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
MADRID spaces out at Zaphod Beeblebrox
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, STEAMWHISTLE & JAGERMEISTER
PRESENT...

"...the indie record that BOARDS OF CANADA never made.
It's that good. Don't miss it" - BBC

From Niagara Falls
Aporia/ Maple Nationwide/ Universal Recording Artists
madrid

+ MIKE DUBUE
(of the HI-LO TRONS) & CO.

Thursday, May 6 (Doors 8pm)

ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door.

"It's the sound of Spiritualized dancing underwater, with analog synths and burbling beats pulsating from
the deepest depths, while tranquil guitar slides, stoned-immaculate melodies and flute flourishes
hover at the surface." - Stuart Berman, EYE MAGAZINE.

"The band have somehow tapped into that blurry divider between rock and electronic music, and effortlessly
travel back and forth without going too far in one direction." - Olli Siebelt, BBC

"Might as well just give in, close your eyes and let it wash over you..."" - Matthew Crosier, CBC BANDWIDTH.

Madrid's first full-length label release, Warm Waters, is a gorgeous collection of moods and intergalactic journeys that would easily find a home on almost any music listener's shelf.

Featuring the talents of Toronto-based production duo Duncan Christie and Adam Perry, one might swear the band hails from Nice instead of their native Niagara Falls. From their early roots in industrial-electro to their previous space-rock incarnation, Madrid draws from polar ends of the musical spectrum to arrive at their current sun-drenched sound. Their explosive live show is filled out by prodigal drummer Eric Lightfoot and guitar/sonic guru Sean Evans. Heavy electronic beats, topped by a live rhythm section magically transform the album tracks into hi-energy club bangers.

Touted by the BBC as “a major force to be reckoned with in 2004”, Warm Waters is an album that may take you by surprise. "It's quite the compliment," says Perry. "We've been producing electronic music together since the high-school days. It's nice to finally take it out of the subterranean and make a mark on the international radar."

Their first music video for the single ‘Stereostar’ was immediately picked up for airplay by MuchMusic, Bravo! and MuchMoreMusic.

Released in September 2003 (Aporia Records/Universal) Warm Waters has drawn industry comparisons to Scotland's Boards of Canada and Norway's Royskopp to describe their warm, psychedelic vibe. While these comparisons hold some water, there is a bigger picture to Madrid’s sound. Darker, harder beats, more complex arrangements - a sense of something restless lurking beneath the surface chill. It’s a style that, once you know it, is both comforting and addictive...

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madrid's web site - http://www.madridtheband.com

Information:
madrid - Bobbi Beeson/ Siren Promotions (416) 506-9695 ext. 1003 bobbi@sirenpromotions.com
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX - Eugene Haslam (613) 237-5301 zaphods_ottawa@hotmail.com http://www.ZaphodBeeblebrox.com

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of April 5,
2004, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue West, unless otherwise noted.
Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media have
been highlighted.

Corporate Services and Economic Development Committee - Tuesday, April 6,
1:30 p.m., Champlain Room
* Reconstitution - Long Range Financial Plan Sub-Committee
*
* Transportation Committee - Wednesday, April 7, 9:30 a.m., Champlain
Room
* East-West Corridor LRT Project Environmental Assessment - Statement
of Work

Emergency and Protective Services Committee - Thursday, April 8, 9:30 a.m.,
Champlain Room

The agenda for these meetings and related reports will be posted on the
City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the respective
meetings.

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
NAC, April 13: NAC/CBC 2004 Debut Series features Sonia Chan
Pianist Sonia Chan, who has won attention as an
outstanding pianist through numerous appearances in North America and an
impressive list of competition awards, will perform in recital on the
National Arts Centre and CBC Radio Two Debut Series on Tuesday, April 13 at
12:00 noon in the NAC Studio. Sonia Chan will perform Mozart's Piano Sonata
in E-flat major, Petite Suite by Canadian composer Jacques Hétu, and
Schumann's Fantasie in C major.

These hour-long recitals, co-presented by the NAC and CBC Radio Two, give
young Canadian musicians the opportunity to perform at the National Arts
Centre and to have their recitals recorded and broadcast nationally on CBC
Radio Two. Admission is $2.00 with all proceeds going to the NAC Orchestra
Bursary Trust Fund. Additional donations to the Fund are greatly
appreciated.

Born in Toronto in 1980, Sonia Chan is the grand prizewinner of the 2002 Pro
Musicis International Award. Previous honours include the national Canada
YTV Youth Achievement Award, A&E Television Network Scholarship, first place
awards at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra Piano Competition, and the Aspen
Music Festival Open Piano Competition Award. Ms. Chan is also the proud
recipient of the prestigious 2003 Sylva Gelber Foundation Award given to the
most talented Canadian artist/performer of the year in classical music
(under the age of 30).

Sonia Chan has been featured as soloist with the Toronto Symphony Orchestra,
the Aspen Sinfonia, the Canadian Chamber Academy, the Kitchener-Waterloo
Symphony Orchestra, the Brantford Symphony Orchestra and the Santa Rosa
Symphony Orchestra in California.
In addition to playing for Her Majesty the Queen, Ms. Chan has performed
recitals at the Bennett Gordon Hall in Chicago, Gardner Museum in Boston,
Bergen Music Festival in Holland, Aspen Music Festival in Colorado, Carnegie
Hall's Weill Recital Hall in New York, and the Salle Cortot in Paris,
France.

Ms. Chan was also the subject of a CBC television documentary featuring her
own developing career as a musician, and she has appeared on several
Canadian and U.S. National radio and television broadcasts.

She earned her performance diploma with distinction from the Royal
Conservatory of Music at the age of twelve, went on to continue her studies
at the Glenn Gould Professional School in Toronto, and completed her
Bachelor of Music, with honours, at the Curtis Institute of Music in
Philadelphia studying with pianist Leon Fleisher. She continued her studies
at the New England Conservatory of Music where she graduated with her
Master's degree on the Dean's list in 2002, achieving the highest percent of
her graduating class with distinction in both academics and performance.

Currently, Sonia Chan is a Presidential Scholar enrolled in the prestigious
Artist Diploma Program at the New England Conservatory of Music with full
scholarship studying with pianist and artist in residence Russell Sherman.

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For more information please contact:

Jane Morris, Communications Officer, National Arts Centre Orchestra
(613) 947-7000, ext. 335 jmorris@nac-cna.ca

Jill LaForty, CBC Radio
(613) 562-8571 lafortyj@ottawa.cbc.ca

Posted Monday, April 5, 2004 by admin
All but two Renegades regular-season games on TV
The Ottawa Renegades are pleased to announce that all but two of the team’s games will be aired on television during the 2004 regular season.

The Canadian Football League and television partners TSN, CBC and RDS made the announcement today with the release of the league’s broadcast schedule.

Following the regular season, CBC will air the divisional semi-final and divisional final games, and the Grey Cup Game on Sunday, November 21, to be played in Ottawa at Frank Clair Stadium.

Here is the Renegades 2004 regular-season TV line-up (all times Eastern):

June 17 @ Winnipeg, 9 p.m. (TSN)

June 24 vs Toronto, 7:30 p.m. (TSN)

July 2 vs Edmonton, 7 p.m. (TSN)

July 9 @ Montreal, 7 p.m. (TSN, RDS)

July 16 vs Winnipeg, 7 p.m. (TSN)

July 29 vs Calgary, 7 p.m. (TSN)

Aug. 6 @ BC, 10 p.m. (TSN)

Aug. 19 vs Hamilton, 7 p.m. (TSN)

Aug. 29 @ Edmonton, 4 p.m. (TSN)

Sept. 3 vs Montreal, 7:30 p.m. (TSN, RDS)

Sept. 11 vs BC (CBC)

Sept. 17 @ Calgary, 9 p.m. (TSN)

Oct. 9 vs Saskatchewan, 7 p.m. (CBC)

Oct. 15 @ Hamilton, 7:30 p.m. (TSN)

Oct. 23 @ Montreal, 3 p.m. (CBC, RDS)

Oct. 30 vs Hamilton, 3 p.m. (CBC)

Nov. 21 GREY CUP GAME at Frank Clair Stadium, 6 p.m. (CBC, RDS)

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For more information, please contact:

Barre Campbell

Director, Media Relations & Communications

Ottawa Renegades Football Club

(613) 231-5608 ext. 236 (office)

(613) 913-7719 (cell)

Posted Saturday, April 3, 2004 by admin
19,000 books for sale at Nepean school
Bell's Corners Public School is
holding its Gigantic Used Book Sale on Saturday, April 3, from 9am to 4
pm. The sale is being held as part of the school's 50th anniversary
celebration.

Everyone is invited to browse through over 19,000 books of all kinds. Even
children can make a purchase from the kid's section with books starting at
25 cents. A special Treasure Table will be set up with unique, nearly new,
and gift items.

After a call for donations, books flooded in from retirement homes,
businesses, retirees, other schools, friends and families and the school
is very appreciative.

Bell's Corners Public School is located at 3770 Richmond Road.

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For further information, contact OCDSB Communications and Information
Services at 596-8791.

Posted Friday, April 2, 2004 by admin
SENATORS SIGN NEIL KOMADOSKI
The Ottawa Senators Hockey Club today announced that defenceman Neil Komadoski has signed a multi-year deal with the club. He will spend the remainder of the 2003-04 season with Binghamton of the American Hockey League (AHL) on an amateur try-out.

Komadoski, 22, recently completed his collegiate hockey career, playing four seasons with Notre Dame in the Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA). In 146 career games with Notre Dame, Komadoski recorded 10 goals, 52 assists and 300 penalty minutes.

The Chesterfield, Missouri, native and Notre Dame alternate captain has attended the Senators' summer development camp for each of the past three years and was invited to the 2001 USA Hockey national junior evaluation camp.

Drafted in the third round (81st overall) by Ottawa in 2001, Komadoski was named the winner of the CCHA's fourth annual Mike and Marian Ilitch Humanitarian Award as the league's top citizen on Wednesday, March 17. He also Represented Notre Dame at an NCAA leadership conference in Buena Vista, Florida in May of 2003 after being identified as a leader on his campus

Komadoski's father, Neil Komadoski, Sr., played eight seasons in the National Hockey League with the Los Angeles Kings and the St. Louis Blues

NEIL KOMADOSKI, Defence - Shoots left - 6'2", 215 lbs.
Born: Feb. 10, 1982 (Chesterfield, Missouri) - Drafted: Ottawa's 3rd-round choice (81st overall) in 2001

Posted Friday, April 2, 2004 by admin
NACO, June 27: Box Office Opens for k.d. lang on April 5
Tickets go on sale on Monday, April 5 for the special "Audi
presents" concert featuring k.d. lang and the National Arts Centre Orchestra
conducted by Charles Floyd in the NAC's Southam Hall on Sunday, June 27 at
20:00. The Multiple Grammy-Award winner embarks on her first-ever orchestra
tour across North America performing in concert at the NAC for the first
time since 1992. Best known for her alternative country and adult
contemporary songs, like "Crying" and "Constant Craving," k.d. lang's earthy
yet sophisticated style appeals to music lovers of all kinds.

The bond k.d. shares with her fans has deepened over time and extended
through such glorious, now-classic recordings as Shadowland (1988), Absolute
Torch & Twang (1989), Ingenue (1992), and Live By Request (2001) which have
garnered a mountain of awards, including multiple GRAMMYs. Her most recent
recording is an album of duets with Tony Bennett, entitled A Wonderful
World, which won a GRAMMY this year as Best Traditional Pop Album.

Her program will include such hits as "Don't Smoke in Bed", "Crying",
"Constant Craving", "Simple", "Love is Everything", "After the Goldrush",
"Miss Chatelaine", "Hallelujah", and more. The NAC Orchestra will perform
complementary orchestral selections for the opening part of the concert.

Tickets for Audi presents k.d. lang and the National Arts Centre Orchestra
on Sunday, June 27 at 20:00 go on sale on Monday, April 5 following a
priority period for NAC Orchestra subscribers that began on February 12.
Prices are $34.50, $49.50, $51.50, $61.00 and $63.00, with box seats at
$90.00 (GST and Facility Fee included) at the NAC Box Office (Monday to
Saturday from 10:00 to 21:00), and through Ticketmaster (with surcharges) at
613-755-1111. Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's web-site
at www.nac-cna.ca. Half-price tickets for students in all sections of the
hall are on sale in person at the NAC Box Office upon presentation of a
valid student ID card.
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For more information please contact:
Jane Morris, Communications Officer, National Arts Centre Orchestra
(613) 947-7000, ext. 335 jmorris@nac-cna.ca

Posted Friday, April 2, 2004 by admin
Residents are encouraged to help Spring Clean the Capital
The City of Ottawa, in partnership with Tim Hortons, invites all residents
to participate in the annual Spring Cleaning the Capital campaign.

Spring Cleaning the Capital is an annual campaign that encourages and
supports community involvement in the City's Spring clean-up efforts. Every
year, entire communities - including schools and neighbourhood organizations
and associations respond to the Spring Cleaning the Capital challenge. In
2003, a record 61,000 participants completed 730 registered cleanup
projects.

Spring Cleaning the Capital is an ideal opportunity for family and friends
to work together and for high school students to add to their Community
Involvement Program volunteer hours.

Participants can register their clean-up projects on-line at ottawa.ca, by
phone, or by mailing or faxing the registration form.

City of Ottawa
110 Laurier Ave. W.
Ottawa, Ontario
K1P 1J1
Attention: Spring Cleaning the Capital
Telephone: 580-2400 ext. 28899
Fax: 580-2690

Registration forms can be picked up at any client service centre. Those who
register their clean-up projects before April 22 will be eligible to win a
prize donated by our sponsors. Regular registration continues until May 24.

For more information visit the City's Web site at ottawa.ca or call the
City's 24-hour Call Centre at 580-2400.

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For more information:
Communications & Marketing
(613) 580-2450

Posted Friday, April 2, 2004 by admin
Collection Calendar Delay
The City of Ottawa's 2004 waste collection calendar will be distributed by
the end of May. Residents are asked to continue putting out their blue and
black recycling boxes in the same pattern of alternate weeks.

Collection of leaf and yard waste will begin mid-April. If leaf and yard
waste was collected with the blue box in 2003, it will continue to be so in
2004 - likewise with the black box. To see the detailed leaf & yard waste
and recycling collection schedule, residents can enter their address on the
City's web site ottawa.ca under Garbage and Recycling, Waste Collection
Calendar.

The collection calendar will be distributed to homes by the end of May.