National Nursing Week is May 11 – 17 and Florence Nightingale’s birthday is on May 12 In 1860, Nightingale laid the foundation of professional nursing with the establishment of her [ nursing school ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nursing_school) at [ St Thomas' Hospital ](http://en. ...

Finally, urban gardeners have pesticide free protection for growing vegetables and herbs. They can produce higher yields from the small garden spaces typical of this rapidly expanding market segment. Seed Haven blocks crawling pests, concentrates sunlight on seedlings, and captures nutrient rich rainwater. ...

WE WANT YOUR BOOKS Once again the Fools will be holding a Used Book Sale at The Great Glebe Garage Sale (This year to be held on Sat May 23rd ). We are NOW accepting donations of books. They can be dropped off at 143 Primrose Ave near Chinatown, or we can usually arrange to come and collect. ...

The City of Ottawa Commemorative Naming Committee is conducting public consultations on two separate naming proposals to: * Rename South Nepean Park at 600 Longfields Drive the “Ken Ross Park” * Name the new skateboard park at the McNabb Community Centre at 435 Bronson Avenue the “Charlie Bowins Skateboard Park” ** Ken Ross Park – (Ward 3 – Barrhaven) ** In recognition of Ken Ross’s extensive community service, the City of Ottawa has been asked to rename South Nepean Park at 600 Longfields Drive the “Ken Ross Park”. ...

The City of Ottawa invites residents to provide feedback on the recommendations for the environmental assessment study for the Confederation Line West LRT Extension.  This is an opportunity to learn about and discuss the overall plan and recommendations for the extension of the Confederation Line from Tunney’s Pasture to Baseline and Bayshore Stations. ...

(via Ottawa Public Health ) ** What insecticides were used at Charles H. Hulse Public School? ** Two insecticide products were used at Charles H. Hulse Public School on April 11, 2015. The products were GARDEX 1% Baygon Residual Insecticide AND KONK 400 Residual Insecticide Spray with Baygon. ...

The Lunch Out Loud podcast looks to promote the amazing talent, food, events and music Ottawa has to offer. Every week we will introduce you to new things about Ottawa you never knew existed. ** This week: ** We meet up with Kat and Jay from Hidden Harvest to talk about all things collecting fruit on city property that might go bad, what the city can do better, where you can find products produced from what they saved, what to do if you have a fruit tree on your property that you can’t pick anymore and so much more! ...

Here’s an email sent out on Thursday from Arthur McGregor, the owner of the Ottawa Folklore Centre in Old Ottawa South. About $4,000 worth of guitars were stolen in a credit card scam. _ From: Arthur McGregor _ _ Subject: Stolen Guitars _ ...

** Shows, Markets and Festivals this weekend: ** ** Vibrant! ** Well, after nearly 6 months of planning, going over vendor applications, designing posters, advertisements and other promotional material, creating a buzz on social media, making a floor plan, handing out postcards - and at least a hundred other things I will leave out for the sake of convenience – the moment is finally here: “Vibrant! ...

Try before you buy and discover a new and healthier you. The City of Ottawa is offering free passes for City fitness facilities and various classes during the Try It! campaign from April 27 to May 3. The free passes can be used for aquafitness, cycling and group fitness classes or access to City fitness centres. ...