It is with great sadness that Rhodes & Williams Insurance Brokers informs the insurance community that brokerage co-founder, Wendell Osgood Williams, has passed away. “This is a difficult time for the Rhodes & Williams family, however Wendell’s ceaseless passion for others in community will continue to be a source of great inspiration for us in moving forward,” stated Cory Young, Chief Operating Officer at Rhodes & Williams Ltd. ...

Plug’n Drive and the Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict are staging an electric car showcase and test drive in the Capital Plug’n Drive, in partnership with the Ottawa Centre EcoDistrict, is hosting an electric car showcase and test drive in the heart of downtown Ottawa on Sparks Street. ...

Barrhaven is playing host to the 2015 Canadian Little League Championships from August 6-16 at Ken Ross Park. Here’s a cool aerial shot of one of the ball diamonds, courtesy of Ottawa Drone Services .

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory affecting some water users on Sandalwood Drive and Heron Road. OPH has reviewed the water sample results and is satisfied that the water is safe for consumption and other household purposes. ...

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The most colorful and explosive event of the summer, enjoy the Casino du Lac-Leamy Sound of Light, presented by The Société des alcools du Québec (SAQ) in collaboration with National Bank and Tim Hortons. This is the 20th season for the event. ...

We went to Puppets Up! in Almonte today. It’s a great place to take your kids and a great place to take photos. Shows you should check out: * Intergalactic Creature Band by Big Nazo, Rhode Island. A live band of space aliens. ...

_ EDITOR’S NOTE: Our family has been attending The Puppets Up! festival for the past few years and it is one of our favourite local events. At the very least you should check out the free daily parade, Saturday and Sunday at 1:45pm. ...

National Peacekeepers’ Day is Sunday, August 9, a day that honours all Canadian peacekeepers who have served or who are currently serving in peacekeeping operations around the world.  The flags at all City of Ottawa sites will be flown at half-mast on Sunday, August 9 from sunrise until sunset to commemorate these courageous and committed men and women. ...

East-end motorists will get a smooth ride the length of Ogilvie Road this fall, and pedestrians will find the sidewalks more inviting and accessible. Curb-to-curb repaving and replacement or repair of curbs and sidewalks are underway, and the work is scheduled to be finished by August 31, weather permitting. ...