Community News Archive - December 2004

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT | 2004-12-09
HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS ARE COMING TO THE COREL CENTRE
The World Famous Harlem Globetrotters are bringing their 2005 ‘World of Fun’ North American Tour to the Corel Centre on Thursday, April 7, 2005, when they face the New York Nationals at the Corel Centre at 7:00 p.m.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT | 2004-12-09
FredFest, featuring Fred Eaglesmith
The Ottawa Folk Festival is pleased to present the third annual FredFest, featuring Fred Eaglesmith, on December 10-12, 2004.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT | 2004-12-13
Weekly Event Round-Up
Our weekly hodge podge / miscellany / grab bag of interesting local events: Ottawa 67's Baby Race ... FredFest ... Old Fashioned Christmas ... NACO Players Association Fan Fair ... Arts Canterbury's My Fair Lady ... Ottawa Folk Community Choir ... more!

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT | 2004-12-10
Celebrate New Year's at the Fourth Stage
Award-winning blues and folk artist Rick Fines brings his laid-back blues numbers, stompin’ shuffles and jazz-inflected swing to the perfect venue – the intimate Fourth Stage. With its cabaret-style seating and soft candlelight, you’ll feel like you’re in a New Orleans blues bar. New Year's Eve - 9 p.m. Tickets $50 (includes champagne at midnight)

ARTS | 2004-12-09
Visual Art Exhibit - Plant Recreation Centre
Visual Arts at Plant Recreation Centre

SPORTS & RECREATION | 2004-12-10
Ottawa 67’s Sign 18 year old Forward
The Ottawa 67’s have signed 18 year old free agent Paul McIlveen. The Waterloo, Ontario native had scored 16 goals and 17 assists in only 16 games with the OHA Junior ‘B’ Waterloo Siskins.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT | 2004-12-10
CTV Announces Third Season of Canadian Idol
Judges return, Ben is back, as producers plan expanded audition tour for 2005.

NEWS | 2004-12-10
WOODCOCK HELPS CHARITY RAISE ALMOST $100,000
Renegades receiver to also lend hand at Friday breakfast to raise more funds for Christmas Exchange program.

SPORTS & RECREATION | 2004-12-10
BINGHAMTON SENATORS TO PLAY AT COREL CENTRE: JANUARY 22
Sens-Leafs rivalry continues with game against St. John’s.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT | 2004-12-22
Yuletide celebrations at Billings Estate
Celebrate a Victorian Christmas with the Billings children at the Billings Estate Museum.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT | 2004-12-10
UPCOMING COREL CENTRE EVENTS
Corel Centre Holiday Skate ... Ottawa 67’s vs. Kingston Frontenacs (OHL) ... College Hockey Showcase ... Esso 3-on-3 Hockey Classic ... Hilary Duff ... Hilary Duff ... Binghamton Senators vs. St. John’s Maple Leafs ... Yanni ... 2005 World Championship Ice Racing Series ... Mötley Crüe ... Stars on Ice ... André Rieu and the Johann Strauss Orchestra ... Charley Pride.

NEWS | 2004-12-10
CBC Radio SHARE CENTRAL
Friday, December 10th from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 181 Queen Street.

NEWS | 2004-12-09
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School Closed Early
A.Y. Jackson Secondary School in Kanata has closed early because of plumbing problems, and the students have been sent home.

NEWS | 2004-12-10
City Council Update
Your guide to what happened at City Hall.

TRAFFIC | 2004-12-10
Ottawa Chamber Music Society - Third Annual Online Auction - 6 Days Left!
The Ottawa Chamber Music Society presents its Third Annual Online Auction, which runs from November 15 - December 15, 2004. Only 6 days left to find unique, one of a kind gifts! New items are being added daily. Receive a one-year subscription to Ottawa Life Magazine when you register on the OCMS Online Auction.

HEALTH | 2004-12-10
Lansdowne Park Originals Show
30th Annual - Originals Ottawa, December 9- 19, 2004 at Lansdowne Park. Featuring over 200 Canadian artists.

EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT | 2004-12-10
Charly Chiarelli Returns to the Fourth Stage with Cu'Fu
Sicilian-Canadian Charly Chiarelli returns to the NAC’s Fourth Stage with his hit show Cu’Fu on January 10, continuing until January 15, 2005.

NEWS | 2004-12-11
Overnight Winter Parking Restriction in effect
Environment Canada has forecast snow accumulation of 7 cm or more. As a result, overnight parking restrictions are now in effect from 1 a.m. to 7 a.m. across Ottawa.

SPORTS & RECREATION | 2004-12-10
BELL SENSPLEX ANNOUNCES OFFICIAL OPENING - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 12
Opening to include Ribbon Cutting, Open House/Free Skate and Alumni/Media Charity Game.

NEWS | 2004-12-10
Come share the spirit at the Mayor's 4 th Annual Christmas Celebration
Mayor Bob Chiarelli along with Henry James Friel, Mayor of Bytown in 1854, giant Jos. Montferrant, Saint Nicholas and local street urchins are inviting residents to join them on a journey in time to experience life in Bytown 1854 at Mayor's 4th Annual Christmas Celebration.

NEWS | 2004-12-10
South Carleton school dance cancelled
Tonight's dance at South Carleton High School has been postponed due to weather conditions. It will be rescheduled to a later date.

NEWS | 2004-12-22
Meetings at Ottawa City Hall next week
The following meetings are scheduled during the week of December 13, 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.

NEWS | 2004-12-11
Bake Sale for the Ottawa Deaf Centre
When: Saturday December 11th 10am to 5pm & Sunday December 12th 10am to 5pm Where: Gloucester Centre Mall at the entrance that connects the Loblaws and the mall

SPORTS & RECREATION | 2004-12-13
BELL SENSPLEX OFFICIALLY OPENS IN HOCKEY COUNTRY
Public-Private Partnership Produces World Class Sports Facility.

TRAFFIC | 2004-12-17
Let it snow!
All this snow may delay your drive to work, but there's an upside: skiing & toboganning. Our Ski Guide lists downhill & cross-country ski conditions for Ontario and Quebec, and our Toboggan Guide lists the best hills in the region.

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