#gas prices #signsOttawa signs: Free gas?No, not quite. Just a gas station under construction. (Across from Scotiabank Place, corner of Palladium & Huntmar.) [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/free-gas.jpg) ** See also: ** Ottawa Gas Prices Guide
#gas prices #winterMore tales from frozen Ottawa: Frozen gas pricesEarlier today on CBC’s Ontario Today they were talking about a local gas station with a sign out front advertising a price of $1.25 cents per litre. It wasn’t really that high - but it was so cold out over night that the numbers froze in place on the incorrect price and couldn’t be adjusted. ...
#rantsRant of the day: "Only in Ottawa would commuters blame the government for bad weather"I enjoyed this post from Rose Simpson on her blog The $10 Life . An excerpt: Only in Ottawa would commuters blame the government for bad weather. Yesterday, there was a light smattering of snow on the highway, and there were dozens of crashes, and hundreds of irate motorists who took up to three hours to get to work. ...
#signsLast minute Ottawa-themed Christmas idea: Street signsGreat gift idea from Stephan Telka : Decommissioned Ottawa street signs, available for $10 each from the City of Ottawa. Link. ** ** ** Related: ** Ottawa Driving Guide
Guest blog: Being prepared for winter drivingToday’s guest blog comes from Gordon Dewis, and was originally published on his blog , which you should visit often! The recent winter storm in Southwestern Ontario has seen some people [ stuck in their cars for more than 24 hours ](http://www. ...
#police #signsGreat moments in Ottawa (actually North Glengarry) signageGreat photo posted today on the ELgiN StreEt iRReguLars blog: “DRIVE HANDSFREE ITS THE LAW” ** ** ** Related: ** Ottawa Driving Guide
#construction #pedestriansPhotos: Construction of the Algonquin College pedestrian bridge over Woodroffe AvenueBig thanks to Kyle Smith of Kyle Smith Media , who gave us permission to publish some of the photos he snapped of the construction of the Algonquin College pedestrian bridge. Woodroffe Avenue was shut down all weekend so that the bridge – freshly from a factory in Quebec - could be lifted into place. ...
#bikeThe City of Ottawa wants to know: What are the most dangerous spots in the city for cyclists?The City of Ottawa wants you to complete a survey to help them identify the most dangerous spots for cyclists in our region. From the City’s web site: From the data received, 15 to 20 sites will be selected for further detailed analysis. ...
AND NOW FOR OUR FEATURE PRESENTATION: "Navigating Roundabouts"An interactive flash instructional video from the City of Ottawa . I think this video makes it look way more complicated than it is. Watch here. (credit to @Somekindofmom who posted this earlier to Twitter) ** Related: ** Ottawa Driving Guide
Any car spotters in Ottawa?Check out this post and photos : "Any car spotters in Ottawa? Ferraris? Dodge Vipers? Trucks? Any vehicle out of the ordinary? I have a few to share and will update as I photograph them. I ignore Corvettes and Mustangs as they're all too common. ...