“Out like a lion.” Photo by Jamie McCaffrey via the OttawaStart Flickr Pool. Like most cities, Ottawa experiences quite a bit of congestion on the road – especially during the winter. Here’s a handy guide to navigate your way through it and get where you’re going. ...

Colourized image of a Canadian messenger carrying his bicycle through mud in August 1917. (photo via Library and Archives Canada – PA-001581) (Via Canadian War Museum) As the First World War continues to fade into the past, the conflict and its impact have been brought vividly to life with The Great War in Colour – A New Look at Canada’s First World War Effort, 1914–1918. ...

On the Rideau Canal. (Photo by Matthew Fournier via Unsplash) Ottawa, City of Rinks: Our city is a great place to skate, with dozens of indoor rinks and arenas, and countless volunteers who maintain community rinks in parks and backyards. And of course, there’s the Rideau Canal, the world’s longest skating rink. ...

In the trees, Gatineau Park. Photo by Justin Van Leeuwen via the OttawaStart Flickr Pool. Grab your boots and coats, winter is here! With the recent snowfall, the cross-country ski, snowshoe and snow biking season is officially open in Gatineau Park, the Capital’s conservation park. ...

The City of Ottawa is seeking public comment on two topics. Significant Woodlands Guidelines: The City invites residents to comment on draft guidelines for its new Significant Woodlands policies, which will help protect and identify these areas. Residents can submit written feedback at woodlands@ottawa. ...

Christmas toboggan on a steep hill, 1959. Via Ross Dunn/OttawaStart Flickr Pool Toboggans, sledding, tubing, sliding … whatever you want to call it, we have it covered on our map of Ottawa and Gatineau’s best hills. It’s one of winter’s most fun and inexpensive sports. ...

Lyft has revealed the most traveled-to places by users of its platform in Ottawa’s inaugural Lyftie Awards. The Lyftie Awards are an annual review of the most popular destinations for users of the ride-hailing company, across more than 45 cities. Lyft has been operating in Ottawa for around 10 months and included it in the 2018 awards. ...

Christmas Trio. At the Fallowfield Tree Farm, south of Stittsville. Here’s a list of Christmas Tree Farms in the Ottawa area, as well as places where you can pick up a Christmas tree. Maybe it can be the start of a new tradition for your family. ...

At the Rideau Hall skating rink. Photo by MCpl/Cplc Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall. (Via Rideau Hall) The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General is pleased to announce that Rideau Hall’s refrigerated skating rink will open to skaters this Saturday, December 8, 2018. ...

Ottawa’s new city council has taken office for the 2018-2022 term. While there are many familiar faces, this council features seven newbies. Here’s how to get in touch with them. Not sure who your councillor is? Look them up on ottawa. ...