Textless Tuesday: Photos of nature, skyscraper, skies, roller derby, moreA selection of photos recently shared in the OttawaStart Flickr Group . Click on any of the photos for full size / more info. [  ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/alain_in_kanata/7417877824/) Waiting for the Midnight Express. ...
#music #videoVIDEO: Glenn Gould's piano at the National Arts CentreHere’s a video posted by the National Arts Centre about the new Glenn Gould Steinway CD 318 Piano, now on permanent display at the facility. Here’s more info about the exhibit… ** See also: ** Ottawa Music Guide ...
#oc transpo #signsPHOTO: Not the brightest idea for an OC Transpo bus shelter adThanks to Colin Guillas for sending along this photo of a smashed OC Transpo bus shelter on Castlefrank Road near MacNeil Court. The ad is for Mike’s Hard Lemonade and says “IF IT AIN’T BROKE, BREAK IT”. Not the greatest choice of a call-to-action. ...
#fake friday #summerFake Friday: Local entrepreneurs launch new frozen summer treat called "SnoToast"[  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/snotoastmobile.jpg) The SnoToastmobile Two local entrepreneurs have announced a new frozen treat concept that they're calling "SnoToast". (Other names considered included "PolarLoaf" and "Toasticle".) The concept is simple: it’s a piece of bread, carefully frozen and then served up fresh from a bicycle freezer cart called a “SnoToastMobile”. ...
#cars #hockey #hydro #recreationCity of Ottawa opens car charging station at Goulbourn Rec Centre[  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/IMG_2460.jpg) The new rink at Goulbourn Recreation Centre in Stittsville. Photo by [ Glen Gower ](http://about.me/glengower) . I was at the opening ceremonies on Wednesday for the new “Arena B” at Goulbourn Recreation Centre. ...
#canada day #t-shirtsJust in time for Canada Day: A cool locally-grown t-shirt[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/tshirt_lovetheleaf_emblem_black_feat_grande.png) ** ** Hard to believe Canada Day is less than 10 days away, isn’t it? Do you have something to wear? Two local designers - Sumit Sekhri and Liz MacDonald , working under the name ...
#festivals #weeklyOttawaStart's Weekly Event Round-Up: Ribfest, Oyster Fest, Teddy Bear's Picnic, more...[  ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/lazyartist/7389976068/) Boy Blue. Photo by [ Mitch Carriere ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/lazyartist/7389976068/in/pool-1894735@N21/) and shared in the [ OttawaStart Flickr Group ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/lazyartist/7389976068/in/pool-1894735@N21/) . [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/weekly-event-roundup250.gif) ** All week long: Festivals, festivals, and more festivals ** ...
Wordless Wednesday: Hot times in OttawaAll of these photos were recently shared in the OttawaStart Flickr Group . Click on any of the photos for full size / more info. [  ](http://www.flickr.com/photos/alain_in_kanata/7405852836/) Chevy Chase. By RedCap Photo. ...
#construction #signs"Slow Men At Work": A sign that pretty much sums up construction season in OttawaMy good friend Kevin Waghorn posted this photo from a construction site at Clyde and Baseline, beside the new Walmart. “Well the job’s going to take a while then,” he says. (Photo republished here with his kind permission.) It seemed kind of appropriate given the carmageddon happening just up the road on Woodroffe South, between the Queensway and Baseline. ...
#beerBREAKING BEER NEWS: National Capital Craft Beer Week coming in August[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/local-beer.png) OttawaStart received a media advisory today with news that next Tuesday, Jim Watson will proclaim August 10-18 as “National Capital Craft Beer Week” in Ottawa. That’s right, there’s a week-long celebration of beer coming to our thirsty city. Here’s the official web site for the event. ...