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The Ontario Beverage Network, an provincial beer industry publication, has a cool database and map of all independent breweries in Ontario. It can be sorted based on factors such as city, whether the brewery also serves food or even if they offer mail delivery (quite a few do! ...

_ ( ** EDITOR’S NOTE: ** We originally published this article on Sept. 19, 2016 after the original design for the Château Laurier expansion was revealed. In light of a revised design , we’ve decided to re-post with a few updates. ...

Here’s a cool graphic from the City of Ottawa that really puts into perspective the size of Ottawa. That’s right – Ottawa is geographically larger than Calgary, Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal combined. As David Reevely notes, this is pretty much Mayor Jim Watson’s favourite map (and he’s been flashing it around for years, too). ...

The current US administration hoped to build a new relationship with Russia. Instead, tensions have increased. US intelligence agencies have reported that Russia interfered in the US presidential election. Experts believe Russian influence operations will next target Germany. Russia’s Zapad war games in eastern Europe have further increased suspicions of Russian intentions. ...

An annual show and sale of antique to modern dolls, teddy bears, toys, and dollhouse miniatures. Freewill cash donation to the Ottawa Food bank buys you entry. Over 40 vendors! Lots to see for young and old alike. Special display of Fashion Integrity dolls depicting the glamour and excitement of today’s fashion industry. ...

[caption id=“attachment_66587” align=“aligncenter” width=“720”] A print edition of the New York Times. Digital access to the venerable newspaper’s website is now available online through the Ottawa Public Library. (Devyn Barrie/OttawaStart.com)[/caption] Whether getting your daily Trump fix, following world affairs or doing research, you can now get free access to the _ New York Times _ and parts of its historical archives through the Ottawa Public Library. ...

[ ](https://heritageottawa.org/50years/union-station) " _ In 1966 the last train pulled out of Union Station because the sordid freight yards crowding the Rideau Canal were to become parklands for people to enjoy. There remained the noble pile built in 1912 to be a sort of cathedral in an age when railways were religion. ...

[caption id=“attachment_4990” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Retro Rx: The Civic Pharmacy sign, on the corner of Carling and Holland. Photo by Robert Metzger .[/caption] The building - and landmark “CIVIC” pharmacy sign - at the corner of Carling and Holland is up for sale for $3,360,000. ...

The public is invited to Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Island Park Drive, on ** Sunday, February 19 at 7 p.m. ** for a screening of the documentary _ Awakening _ featuring the late Elder William Commanda’s vision for Chaudière Falls and the surrounding islands. ...

A lot has changed in Ottawa since 1984 and now there’s a simple way to see it happen right in front of you. Google recently released its Google Earth Timelapse , a compilation of satellite imagery across the world. It allows users to see a 32-year timelapse of any location on earth. ...