Canadian astronaut Dr. Robert Thirsk visited the Canadian Museum of History this morning where he was reunited with the medal that he brought with him on his voyage to the International Space Station in 2009.  A symbol of leading-edge science and exploration, the Arctic Medal 1818–1855 was the first British Arctic service medal. ...

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Thanks to Karen Fox for sending along this pic of Christmas lights on Rustic Hills Crescent in Orleans. Karen says: “Really great colors and tastefully done. I probably should have taken a short video to capture it better!” We’ve added this house to our map of great Ottawa Christmas light displays . ...

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 President & CEO of United Way Ottawa, Michael Allen to discuss how he started with them, changes since he has been there, the positive benefits to giving, some of the events that they put on, how others can get involved and much more! ...

The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, and the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for Multiculturalism, are pleased to announce that the design presented by ABSTRAKT Studio Architecture (Team Kapusta) of Toronto has been selected on the recommendation of a jury of experts for the future National Memorial to Victims of Communism, which will be located in Canada’s Capital. ...

Check out this page for this year’s list: Open and closed in Ottawa on Christmas Day and Boxing Day 2015

With this week’s heavy snowfall, the cross-country ski and snowshoe season is officially open in Gatineau Park, the Capital’s conservation park. Outdoor enthusiasts currently have access to 32 kilometres of ski trails and all snowshoe trails (57 kilometres).  Gatineau Park boasts one of North America’s most popular and beautiful winter trail networks — and it’s only 15 minutes from Parliament Hill. ...

** First Avenue Public Schools ** ** Gift Drive ** ** For Children’s Aid Society ** ** December 15, 2014 ** ** Noon ** ** 73 ** ** First Avenue ** When you think of a Principal’s Office – the first thing that comes to mind - is not toys! ...

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_ Our crowdsourced list of the best events in Ottawa this week. _ ** Thursday, December 11: redruM Comedy Show ** Avant Garde Bar’s comedy Open Mic Night featuring a variety of local comedians. Expect the unexpected. Pay what you can at the end of the show. ...