#Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers #mount pakenhamLove skiing and helping others? Mount Pakenham is looking for volunteers_ (Via Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers) _ Volunteers needed for the Canadian Association of Disabled Skiers at Mount Pakenham this winter! We provide training, lift passes and a great team environment. If you have a moderate degree of competency on skis and the patience and compassion to help others – we would love to have you! ...
#expansion #Fairmont Chateau Laurier #heritageBIG DIFF: Redesigned Château Laurier expansion revealed, and what has changedAn overall smaller version of a proposed expansion to the Château Laurier was presented to the public at an open house Thursday. In September, the original design faced substantial public backlash with many calling it inappropriate to the building’s historical design. ...
#fundraiser #SIRJAM parkway #winter trailWinter trail project exceeds crowdfunding goal[caption id=“attachment_53886” align=“aligncenter” width=“600”] The Sir John A. Macdonald pathway during a pilot project that saw a trail groomed for two weeks. (Via Dovercourt Recreation Association)[/caption] _ ** Update - The crowdfund has raised 105% of its $20,000 goal. An updated version of this Oct. ...
Operation Sub Zero collecting warm clothing for youth_ (press release) _ (Ottawa) - The Ottawa Police Service is partnering with the Ottawa Youth Services Bureau to provide warm clothing for youth this winter. “Cold weather is already upon us and unfortunately there are youth on our streets without warm clothing,” said Christine Drummond from the Youth Services Bureau. ...
#leonard cohenNational Arts Centre lowers flag in tribute to Leonard Cohen_ (press release) _ ** November 10 – OTTAWA (Canada) – ** The National Arts Centre (NAC) lowered its flag this evening to pay tribute to the extraordinary life, career and artistic achievement of Canadian singer-songwriter, and poet Leonard Cohen. ...
#brian kilrea award #gus este #Jim Watson #mark sutcliffe #order of ottawaFifteen residents to be inducted into Order of Ottawa_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** Mayor Jim Watson today announced the 15 residents who will be inducted into the Order of Ottawa this year, as well as the 2016 recipient of the Brian Kilrea Award for Excellence in Coaching. ...
#Ottawa Public LibraryStudy says Ottawa Public Library generated 417 per cent return on investment in 2015_ (press release) _ OTTAWA – A recent study of the economic benefits of the Ottawa Public Library (OPL) shows that Ottawans receive $5.17 in benefits for every $1 invested in the library system. The study concluded that the library generated $256 million in total benefits in Ottawa in 2015, a remarkable 417% return on investment. ...
#costco barrhavenCostco Barrhaven opens with much fanfare_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa, ON – ** Costco Wholesale opened its newest membership warehouse club in Barrhaven today located at – 4315 Strandherd Drive. Attending the opening were Mr. Jim Watson, Mayor of Ottawa, Ms. Lisa MacLeod, MPP for Nepean-Carleton, Ms. ...
#Mayor Jim Watson #ottawa-vanierMayor asks Ottawa-Vanier MPP candidates their positions on city issues_ (Via Mayor Jim Watson’s office) _ Dear Candidates in Ottawa-Vanier, I am writing to you today to seek information on your position on issues of great interest to the City of Ottawa, and our residents and businesses. To this end, I am sending you the attached questionnaire. ...
Province holding public consultation on basic income pilot_ (press release) _ Ontario is seeking public input to help inform the design of a basic income pilot, which is an innovative new approach to providing income security. The pilot would test whether a basic income is a more effective way of lifting people out of poverty and improving health, housing and employment outcomes. ...