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[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/10/The-20Dave-20Gross-20Sports-20Blog1159737511953.png) Ever wonder what happened to Dave Gross – the A-Channel & Team 1200 Sportscaster who was laid off back in the summer? Well, he’s spending most of his time working on The Dave Gross Sports Blog . ...

Most web marketing experts will tell you that the secret to a successful blog is to narrow your focus. Find a niche that nobody else is writing about, and write about it. So how’s this for focus: A blog that’s devoted to the Rideau Canal Pedestrian Bridge . ...

Thomas DeChastelain (real name Frank Karbowiak), the blogger behind The Sens Watch , passed away last week. His wife Karen posted this on his blog: " _ Thomas DeChastelain passed away shortly after midnight, Monday morning Sept 4. 2006. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/SkyTran-20Seattle2.jpg) Mayoral Candidate Piotr Anweiler thinks that Personal Rapid Transit (PRT) is a better way to solve Ottawa’s traffic problem than Light Rail. Anweiler has a blog devoted to the subject. From a recent entry: "...the modest, pollution and accident free, most efficient way of public transportation, that I would like to build next year in the downtown of our city. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/060701e.jpg) For serious cat fans only, start reading The Cats of Parliament Hill Blog . A daily diary devoted to the stray felines who live in the cat sanctuary behind the Parliament Buildings. Here’s a sample of a recent post: ...

From Environment Canada tonight: “Tornado Warning for - Ottawa North - Kanata - Orléans upgraded from severe thunderstorm warning Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions.” Read more… ...

Tuesday’s forecast is calling for one of the hottest days of the summer , with a high of 35C. Ontario could also set a high for power usage. You can track Ontario’s power consumption on the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) web site. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/ottawasun.com-20-20Flooding-20in-20Orleans-20-20Flooding-20in-20Orleans1152026994828.png) A violent storm hit Orleans last night, causing flooding on roads, power outages, and downed hydro lines. The Ottawa Sun has posted a photo gallery on their web site today. It looks very wet. Let us know if you have any other links to storm pics. ...

We found this site while searching for Canada Day events in Ottawa: [ Dial 6-1-3_ ](http://dial613.blogspot.com/) . A great guide to live music in Ottawa. [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/06/Dial-206-1-3_1151723434390.png) ** Related: ** Ottawa Music Guide

For fans of Ottawa’s Fringe Fest, check out three behind-the-scenes blogs run by Fringe staffers: * [ Kevin Waghorn ](http://fringewaghorn.blogspot.com/) - producer * [ Melissa ](http://fringe-melissa.blogspot.com/) - publicity assistant * [ Kevin Wilson ](http://simonbob.livejournal.com/) - preformer ** Related: ** Ottawa Festivals Guide