Bikes at the uOttawa campus. Photo by Jordan Schulz, used under a Creative Commons license. With an expansive and growing network of routes, pathways and lanes operated by the city and NCC, and with a strong community base for it, Ottawa is very much a cycling city. ...

As more businesses reopen and summer-like weather returns, Ottawa residents are increasingly coming out of their homes, while still remaining socially-distanced. OttawaStart’s Farah Khan snapped these photos over the last week showing the odd mix of life we are faced with: While some areas remain frozen in time, reflecting a pre-pandemic life, others show the new normal we have adapted to. ...

The Canadian War Museum was recently lit up in blue to recognize the efforts of health care workers. (Via Canada War Museum) As social distancing efforts continue, public venues remain closed. The good news is, many museums have made some of their materials available online for you to enjoy. ...

Dr. Vera Etches, Ottawa’s medical officer of health, has written an op-ed in the Ottawa Citizen with some encouraging news: efforts to “flatten the curve” and keep infection rates low are working. The data is clear on that, Etches wrote. ...

The City, in consultation with Ottawa Public Health (OPH), is advising that the limited use of some spaces in City parks and beaches is now permitted. This does not include the use of sports fields and courts. Effective immediately, individuals and families can enjoy fresh air and some outdoor activities in City parks. ...

“Maman”, the giant spider sculpture outside the National Gallery of Canada. Photo by James Peltzer via the OttawaStart Flickr pool. The National Gallery of Canada is making themselves accessible throughout the pandemic by producing more digital content. Here’s a recent newsletter from them about what’s on! ...

Ottawa City Hall The City of Ottawa has released the air quality report conducted on Rideau Station in response to complaints that it smells bad. The stench, usually described as being like a “rotten egg” is attributed to stagnant water. The city hired a consultant in February to test the air quality and report back on possible measures to manage the odor. ...

The Rideau Street renewal project is underway. The City of Ottawa is undertaking the construction for a renewed Rideau Street between Sussex Drive and Dalhousie Street. The project involves the renewal of the streetscape elements and an upgrade of the transportation components within the Rideau Street right of way. ...

(The City of Ottawa recently issued an update on the LRT Stage 2 east extension. A snippet is below with a link back to the full update.) Work is well underway to extend the Confederation Line from Blair Station to Trim Road. ...

Lindt by Gamachephoto, from the OttawaStart Flickr Group Here’s what’s open and closed on a very unusual Easter Weekend 2020 in Ottawa. Good Friday this year is on April 10. It’s a statutory holiday in Canada so just about all businesses are closed. ...