#sunsetPhoto collage: 26 pics of tonight's sunset in Ottawa[  ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/47930650@N08/5724265675/) [ Click here for full size image ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/47930650@N08/5724265675/in/photostream/lightbox/) With all the rain this weekend, and with such a [ bleak forecast ](http://ottawastart.com/weather.php) for the next week, we all went running for our cameras when we saw tonight's colourful sunset. ...
A Mighty Wind: Stories, photos and more from today's wind storm(That’s Barrhaven resident Richard Henry. First a water ban , now this! Video by Mike Carroccetto .) I’m counting myself lucky - the only damage we had from today’s wind was a toppled barbecue and a vanishing blue box. ...
Seeking donations to help woman struck by tree today on ParkdaleYou might have heard about the 26-year-old Ottawa woman who was struck by a tree today. Just got this note from my friend Karla Briones, who’s her boss at Global Pet Foods in Hintonburg and Kanata. _ My name is Karla Briones and I am Lauren's boss. ...
#springSnow forecast for Saturday, Spring being re-branded as "Winter-Lite"From Environment Canada : [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/forecast2.jpg) ** ** ** See also: ** Ottawa Weather Guide
#rideau canalPhoto: The Rideau Canal, meltingReally liked this photo from Alex Pierre , who was kind enough to let us post it here. On the one hand, it’s a bit sad to see the skateway in ruins. On the other hand, HERE COMES SPRING! (If you have a great photo of Ottawa to share, please send it to feedback@ottawastart. ...
It's 7:21pm, spring is officially here, and here comes a snow stormSpring is here! But Mother Nature has a big F.U. planned for Monday morning. Here’s a special weather statement from Environment Canada , issued earlier today at 4:00pm (emphasis is mine): ** Messy mix of winter precipitation just in time for spring. ...
#astronomy #moonPhotos of the Supermoon over Ottawa last nightI saw lots of great photos of last night’s Supermoon from local photographers, but here are some of my favourites. First, from Jason Tetro (published here with permission). [ ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/60790987@N05/5541338733/) Second, from Ron Hay (used by permission): [ ](http://www. ...
#bike #pedestrians #rantsRant of the Day: WinterI enjoyed this rant from the Incidental Cyclist about winter . Although it’s written about winter cycling, I think it applies to everyone in Ottawa who bikes, walks, buses, or otherwise moves around outside. A sample: _ That's it, winter, you're cut off, adios, BUHbye now, don't let the door hit you on the ass on the way out. ...
#sunsetBeautiful photo of last night's sunset in OttawaDid you see the sunset last night? Here’s a gorgeous photo of it by Bruce Scott (used by permission). [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/sunset.jpg) And here’s another nice one from Dennis Arpin . ** See also: ** Ottawa Photography Guide
#snowSix useful links links for a winter storm day in Ottawa** PLEASE NOTE: ** Links on this page may be out of date. For the latest storm info, please visit OttawaStart’s Winter Storm Guide 1. [ Ottawa Weather Guide ](http://ottawastart.com/weather.php) links to forecasts, weather warnings, radar and other meteorological prognostications 2. ...