From left: Joel Harden, MPP; Sally Thomas, former paralympian; Sarah Gilbert, citizen transit commissioner, and Shawn Menard, city councillor. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) Joel Harden, MPP for Ottawa-Centre, kicked off a town hall discussion on Nov. 30 simply by saying: “Transit.” This was immediately followed by someone in the audience loudly groaning, which pretty much sums up how residents who attended are feeling towards OC Transpo these days. ...

Photo: Skating at the Rink of Dreams Skaters will be able to lace up for a scenic downtown skate at the Sens Rink of Dreams, which opens for the season at City Hall’s Marion Dewar Plaza today at noon. Weather permitting, the Sens Rink of Dreams will be open daily from 6 am to 11 pm until the end of the skating season, in March 2020. ...

(Via NCC) The National Capital Commission (NCC) continues to be committed to creating a dynamic, thriving, connected and sustainable new community and Capital destination at LeBreton Flats. Following extensive outreach and engagement, including dozens of meetings with hundreds of stakeholders, and thousands of public suggestions and comments, the NCC released the Building LeBreton draft Master Concept Plan. ...

A red O-Train sign. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) Residents and OC Transpo customers are advised that Claridge Homes is doing blasting work near Lyon Station that will cause loud noises and vibrations. This planned work will take place on weekdays, between the hours of 7 am and 4 pm, from Friday, November 22 and will continue until April 2020. ...

Trees downed for the Stage 2 LRT project. (City of Ottawa photo) Work for Stage 2 LRT is underway and that has meant tree-clearing in some areas to make room for rail and station construction. Many of these trees will be lost, although some will be relocated where feasible. ...

(Following is a memo from the city’s transportation department to council) At the Transit Commission meeting of November 6, we undertook to provide a list of the assignments of the 40 additional buses that have been put into service, and the routes that they are supporting. ...

(The following is a note posted by John Pugh, president of the Fury FC, to their website announcing the end of the club.) It’s with a very heavy-heart that I write this. Ottawa Fury FC has notified the United Soccer League, Canada Soccer and our staff, players and coaches that the club has suspended operations. ...

The National War Memorial in downtown Ottawa. Photo/Derek Mellon via the OttawaStart Flickr Pool. On Remembrance Day, November 11, Canadians honour and remember our veterans, and all who served Canada during war, armed conflict and peace. In Ottawa, veterans will gather at the War Memorial downtown for the annual Remembrance Day National Ceremony. ...

Tunney’s Pasture LRT Station. (Photo/Devyn Barrie) Mayor Jim Watson is on board with an OC Transpo fare freeze, sending a memo Friday afternoon to City Manager Steve Kanellakos and transit commissioners recommending one be implemented. The recommended freeze would stave off a 2. ...

Here are some upcoming craft shows for the holiday season in Ottawa. Happy browsing! Add to this list! Email us at events@ottawastart.com.**** November Kinburn Community Centre 3045 Kinburn Side Road, 9am to 3pm, Nov. 9. Info: jcoady@xplornet.com 613-832-1750 One & Only Arts and Craft Fair + Book Sale, Sandy Hill Community Centre, 250 Somerset St E. ...