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_ “Upper floor public assembly halls were once a feature of social and political life on Bank Street. At their peak, around 1900, there were at least half a dozen public halls on top of commercial storefronts. These halls were rented out for entertainments, social functions, public lectures, and political rallies. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Environment Canada is predicting a mix of weather this weekend that may pose challenges for residents. The City of Ottawa is encouraging residents to visit the Winter Weather webpage on ottawa.ca for information on the weather, including updates on City operations and tips on what residents can do in preparation for, and during, weather incidents. ...

_ (via NCC) _ The public is asked to remain off the Rideau Canal surface, as the ice is still dangerously thin.  Although it may appear that a layer of ice has formed on some parts of the canal’s surface, the ice is still too thin. ...

[caption id=“attachment_20286” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Cross country skiing at Murphy’s Point. Photo via Ontario Parks.[/caption] _ (via Ontario Parks) _ The Ontario Parks Ski Report is LIVE. [ http://www.ontarioparks. com/skireport ](http://www.ontarioparks.com/skireport) . Check for the latest snow conditions at nineteen Ontario Parks across the province using the Ski Report’s interactive map and its trail descriptions. ...

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_ (via Ottawa Police) _ The Gatineau Police Service and Ottawa Police Service’s Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) will focus on following too close and stop sign violations during the month of January. ** _ Following too close _ ** Between 2007 and 2011, following too close was the cause of 24,487 traffic collisions, 6,872 injuries and eight fatalities. ...

“No one wants a landfill in their community, but when a corporation convinces government to let that happen, it’s only fair that the affected community receive generous compensation and significant input…” Click on the photo below for the full article. ...

Here’s a more up-to-date list: Open and closed in Ottawa on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2017

** Ottawa ** The City of Ottawa reminds residents of the following schedule changes for Saturday, December 24 to Monday, January 2. ** Recreation Services ** : ** Sens Rink of Dreams ** ** , ** located on Marion Dewar Plaza at Ottawa City Hall, is open daily from 6 a. ...

Effective January 8, 2016 , the Front Desks at 245 Greenbank Road and 4561 Bank Street will be closed. “The change is the result of an in depth workload analysis, health and safety considerations and the repurposing of both buildings. ...