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[  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/1c0il.jpg) [ Andrew King's ](http://www.andrewkingstudio.com/) "Stage Fright", depicting the dramatic final night of Bluesfest. This painting was auctioned off as part of the [ Portraits of Bluesfest ](http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2011/08/31/stage-crumpling-storm-produces-unique-art-for-portraits-of-bluesfest-3/) fundraiser. ** ** ** Ottawa was obsessed with [ weather ](http://ottawastart. ...

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[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/westborosanta.jpg) _ Westboro _ Excited children of the Westboro community were greeted to a sighting of Santa Claus this weekend, although the usually rotund, bearded old Saint Nick looked a lot different from what most kids had expected. The Westboro Santa featured in the parade was no longer a plump, jovial elderly bearded man, but rather a late 40’s, active living, healthy, fit and clean shaven man, trading in the traditional red and white plush suit for a form fitting Lululemon yoga outfit. ...

How big is Ottawa? This big: [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/ottawa-land-mass.png) This is a slide from a presentation given by Guy Michaud on October 19, 2011 at GTEC . Originally seen on Richard Akerman’s twitter feed . ** ** ** See also: ** Ottawa City Hall Guide ...

[  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/IMG_3222.jpg) Scarecrow at [ Abby Hill Farms ](http://www.abbyhillfarms.com/) in Richmond. Seen on Ottawa Kijiji tonight: "If you have any unwanted, uncarved pumpkins, perferably smaller in size, I will come and pick them up for you. ...

I love this video. It’s called Capcity (Ottawa Song) and I hope it goes #1 on every station in O-Town. It perfectly captures the attitude and spirit in Ottawa right now. Written and produced by Peter Joynt , camera by Paul Galipeau . ...

You have to watch this video – written by Ottawa songwriting duo Brian Asselin and Eric Disero and shot at Saunders Farm. I asked Brian for a bit more background about the video. He says: "Halloween has always been my favourite time of year and I have always wanted to write a tune about it. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/eggroll-costume.jpg) In what may become an annual Halloween tradition, I am pleased to present the First Annual Ultimate Ottawa Halloween Costume List. Please add your suggestions to the comments below. 1. ** The Golden Palace Eggroll. ** _ Pictured at right. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/pumpkinvote.jpg) _ Ontario _ A record number of Ontario voters turned out in droves Thursday to cast their ballots in what has become the most well attended voter turnout in Ontario Election history. Elections Ontario is attributing the record turnout to their use of new whimsical, seasonal themed ballot boxes that utilized hand carved pumpkin jack-o-lanterns, making the voting process a fun and rewarding experience. ...

_ This blog post was updated on November 20, 2011. _ [  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/arne-fire.jpg) From May 20, 2011: Flames rise from townhouses on fire on Remnor Ave. This shot is looking west towards Kanata. Photo by [ Arne Berg ](http://www. ...