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Milkman Unlimited reports: “CHUM Ottawa GM/VP Chris Gordon confirmed an e-mail MMU received yesterday when he announced to staff today that after a decade at The Bear (Standard Radio), Stuntman Stu is crossing the street to join TEAM 1200’s morning show alongside Steve Warne and Buzz. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/July82006_1.jpg) Date: July 8, 2006 Time: 9:53 p.m. Event: Just stepped out onto my balcony when I spotted a set of lights to my left about 45-60 degrees above horizon just coming into view above roof top of the 9 story apartment building I live in . ...

We found this pic on a web site that supports Ottawa’s peticide ban : [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/greencouncil.jpg) ** Related: ** Ottawa Guide

From a press release received today: The 2006/07 Ottawa Cycling Map hits the streets this Friday. From Fitzroy Harbour to Barrhaven to Cumberland, the map encompasses the City of Ottawa's extensive Cycling Network and offers tips on safety, rules of the road, and sharing the pathways. ...

David K. from Orlando, Florida asks: “Is Civic Day celebrated everywhere in Canada? Will it be a legal holiday on Monday, 7 Aug, since it falls on a Sunday in 2006?” OttawaStart responds: * According to [ Wikipedia ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holidays_in_Canada) , Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan have civic holidays on the first Monday in August. ...

(A massive thunderstorm is rolling through Ottawa as I type this on Monday night … hope I don’t lose power. I will be saving frequently as a write this!) The Spring radio ratings are out. (Thanks to Milkman Unlimited for the pointer. ...

The Citizen has a good editorial today on A-Channel’s place in the local tv news market . A snippet: On the morning of June 27, police called a press conference. The rumour mill, always busy in the news business, had it that at the meeting there would be an announcement of an arrest in the Jennifer Teague case. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/Schema1.jpg) David Scrimshaw has a fun summary on his blog on how he prepares for Bluesfest – what he calls his " Bluesfest Schema “. He explores how his schema has evolved over the years – it’s a fun read. ...

From Milkman Unlimited : Team 1200 / A Channel morning news anchor Dave Gross leaves CHUM Ottawa. CHUM Televison announced the elimination of 281 full and part time positions across Canada including 23 in Ottawa. From a story in the Ottawa Business Journal : ...

Q: “How do I find out where the Carlington Park is?” A: * Visit our [ Maps Guide ](http://ottawastart.com/maps.php) * Under "More local maps" , click on " [ List of Ottawa Parks ](http://www.ottawa.ca/residents/parks_recreation/parks/locations/index_en.html) " * That link takes you to a City of Ottawa site, where you can find Carlington Park listed at 937 Clyde. ...