[ ](http://uwoco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/Viewer/index.html?appid=72db3693cce44b6c8165b13642cee449) This is cool. Paul Steeves took the City of Ottawa public data feed of flu shot locations, and plotted them all on the map. This includes Ottawa Public Health special clinics, local pharmacies, and hospitals offering the shot. ...

Bier, food and live music lovers are receiving an early holiday treat this year. On November 17 th , Bier Markt, famous for its unrivalled selection of world-class biers, made-from-scratch food pairings and live entertainment will open on Sparks Street in Ottawa. ...

Little Voice was written and illustrated by both Ottawa natives Amanda Bernardo and Samantha Clusiau-Lawlor. Though written to inspire children, this short picture book is truly intended to inspire all those who read it. Little Voice offers a message of encouragement, inspiration, perseverance and motivation. ...

After the trick-or-treaters went to bed last night, we went to work on the final steps to re-launch OttawaStart.com . Besides a new logo and layout, here’s what else is new: [ ](http://ottawastart.com/start) * A bigger emphasis on local events, including a new event calendar. ...

[caption id=“attachment_4415” align=“alignnone” width=“580”] Photo by Glen Gower[/caption] _ (Pro-tips from craft show aficionado Mel Patterson.) _ As we sip our very first pumpkin spice lattes of the fall, another seasonal trend is upon us; the Ottawa craft scene has already begun to ramp up for the holiday season! ...

** November Market ** at Brewer Park, Sundays, November 2 , 9, 16 The market at Brewer Park is open for three more Sundays - November 2 , 9 and 16 from 8:00 am - 3:00 pm . ...

VIA Rail Canada (VIA Rail) announces that new express train departures will be offered between Ottawa and Toronto as of October 31st to respond to the increasing demand. In 2013, approximately 480,000 passengers travelled on board VIA Rail trains along the Ottawa-Toronto route, representing an increase of 39% compared to 2012. ...

The Ottawa Senators ( @Senators ) announced today that forward Bobby Ryan has purchased a private suite for each Senators home game for the next eight seasons. The suite, which will be known as Bobby Ryan ’s All-Star Kids, has been donated to the Ottawa Senators Foundation ( @SensFoundation ), which will work with Bobby each season to host up to 16 children, youth and their families at every Senators home game running through the conclusion of the 2021-22 season. ...

Residents of Ottawa who are 18 years and over are invited to put their expertise and knowledge to work by becoming a volunteer member on ** one ** of the City’s committees or boards.   Interested residents are required to fill out an application form or submit a résumé and cover letter indicating the committee or board on which they would like to serve. ...

The City of Ottawa’s City Clerk and Solicitor has officially declared the 2014 municipal election results official.   Newly elected officials will be sworn in to begin their new duties on December 1, 2014.  During the transition period, the City Clerk and Solicitor’s Office will be conducting a New Councillor Orientation Program. ...