Snow (or wintery despair) coming? Here’s a list of links and info to help you get through the day. Monday, January 17: Ottawa’s first big snow day of 2022 A winter storm warning is in effect for Monday, January 17. Environment Canada says total snowfall amounts of between 25 to 40 cm are expected. ...

First day of the Rideau Canal skating season (2015). Photo by James Peltzer via the OttawaStart Flickr pool. (Via NCC) The National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to announce the official opening of the 52nd season of the Rideau Canal Skateway at 8 am, Friday, January 14, 2022. ...

To facilitate the implementation of new capacity restrictions for outdoor recreation amenities, the City is re-introducing the online reservation system for peak times to book free 45-minute skating spots at its four outdoor refrigerated rinks, starting Monday, January 10. Residents will be able to book reservations at ottawa. ...

Ottawa Public Heath is implementing new vaccination options to increase the ease and availability of receiving a vaccine for prioritized populations including an online pre-registration tool for drop-in appointments and a specialized vaccine clinic. These prioritized populations include residents aged 60 and older, educational and childcare workers, employees, volunteers and caregivers of residents of long-term care homes, and pregnant individuals. ...

Christmas Wreaths at Mill of Kintail. Photo by Derek Mellon. Here’s what’s open and closed in Ottawa for Christmas and Boxing Day, December 25 and 26, 2021. To add to this list (or make a correction) please contact us. Shopping and attractions ...

Photo: Pumpkin season in Manotick. By Ross Dunn via the OttawaStart Flickr group. For the purposes of the list, we’re loosely defining pumpkin patch as any farm or larger roadside pumpkin-selling establishment. Additions/corrections? Click here to contact us… Abbey Hill Farms (Richmond) Headquartered in Richmond with smaller satellite locations around the region. ...

With public health and health care indicators remaining stable or improving, the government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health, is cautiously lifting capacity limits in select indoor and outdoor settings where proof of vaccination is required, as well as certain outdoor settings that have a capacity below 20,000. ...

You will have several opportunities in the coming weeks to inform the City’s draft budget for 2022. From Wednesday, October 13 to Thursday, October 28, Councillors have organized virtual consultation sessions for residents to share comments and provide input on what the City’s priorities should be and where to find potential savings. ...

Photo by Don Douglas via the OttawaStart Flickr pool. Monday, October 11 is Thanksgiving Monday in Ottawa which means a long weekend for most people. Here’s a list of what’s open and closed. To add to this list please email feedback@ottawastart. ...

A slow down for children sign in Centretown. Photo by Mikey G via the OttawaStart Flickr pool. More residential streets in Centretown will be getting a lower speed limit of 30 km/h. Coun. Catherine McKenney tweeted earlier this week about the change, which is coming in November. ...