sports & recreation

[caption id=“attachment_84124” align=“aligncenter” width=“720”] Rendering of Parliament Hill rink. (Canadian Heritage)[/caption] Skating passes for the Parliament Hill rink became available Tuesday and most skating times for opening day Thursday appeared booked by evening. The free passes are available at canada150rink.com and must be reserved 48 hours in advance of skating time, which is limited to 40 minutes. ...

_ (Via Ottawa Senators) _ ** OTTAWA ** The [ Ottawa Senators ](http://senators.nhl.com/index.html) ( [ @Senators ](http://www.twitter.com/Senators) ) announced today their programming contributions to the Canada 150 Rink, located on Parliament Hill. The Ottawa International Hockey Festival (OIHF), who received a Government of Canada contribution for the design, construction, relocation and programming of the Canada 150 Rink turned to their partner, the Ottawa Senators, to deliver a week of unique programming and special events. ...

_ (Via 105th Grey Cup) _ ** OTTAWA-GATINEAU ** In five days the 105 th Grey Cup Festival presented by Shaw kicks-off with the arrival of the prized trophy that will be played for November 26 th at a sold-out TD Place in the 105 ...

[caption id=“attachment_84124” align=“aligncenter” width=“1024”] Artist’s representation of the Parliament Hill skating rink. (via Canadian Heritage)[/caption] The $5.6-million Parliament Hill skating rink will stay open until the end of February instead of December, as originally planned, the government announced on Thursday. ...

[caption id=“attachment_46244” align=“aligncenter” width=“720”] The Grey Cup is presented in Ottawa in November 2016. (OSEG)[/caption] _ (Via Rideau Hall) _ OTTAWA ** — ** On the occasion of the 105 th Grey Cup Championship Game, taking place this year in Ottawa, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of Canada, along with Mr. ...

The uOttawa Gee-Gees forced a double overtime at the 49th Panda game on Saturday, but the Carleton Ravens took the day 33-30. It was an emotional day at TD Place as the game started off with a tribute to Lo ...

It is time to think about the activities your children will be doing this fall! If you’re looking for the best role models, the most fun and the best gymnastics program in town… look no further! ** [ Starr Gymnastics & Fitness ](http://www. ...

The CP Women’s Open wrapped up Sunday with Sung Hyun Park, of South Korea, taking a 13-under par victory. Smith Falls' Brooke Henderson finished even par and tied for twelfth place in the tournament, which was held at the Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club on Hunt Club Road. ...

** Date/Time ** Start Date(s) - Saturday September 16th ** Location: 1061 Merivale rd., Ottawa, Ont. ** Tina Takahashi Martial Arts Children’s Registrations now on Save up to 50% on Children’s Tae Kwon Do, Learn gymnastics, Karate & Judo Activities are appropriate for children ages 4 to 15. ...

[caption id=“attachment_77411” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] A Canadian flag was supported by two firetrucks outside the Canadian Tire Centre Thursday for Bryan Murray’s celebration of life ceremony. (Charlie Senack for OttawaStart.com)[/caption] Bryan Murray was remembered during a celebration of life Thursday afternoon at the Canadian Tire Centre as a community-oriented man whose big heart touched the lives of all who knew him. ...