Really liked this photo from Mike Geiger . These folks are waiting for the bus in the rain near Parliament Hill and Mike’s captured that impatient, helpless, waiting-for-the-bus-at-the-end-of-the-day feeling. Mike says: “From the windshield of my truck, in stop & go traffic before Parliament Hill… The Tuesday-evening rain was coming in intense waves, but the setting sun peeked in below the cloud-line. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/2872713596_8a925a8167.jpg) _ Wellington Village _ The fifth anniversary of Wellington West BIA’s “Taste Of Wellington” event kicks off once again this weekend where you can check out the area’s great taste in food, fashion, and fun as thirty-five of the finest restaurants and food shops tantalize taste buds with samples of their specialties. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/weekly-event-roundup250.gif) _ Lots of great suggestions from our contributors this week… and be sure to read all the way to the bottom and get Max Keeping’s bonus pick for a great community event to kick off the next week. _ ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/5840315071_7de6ce4c58_z.jpg) A photo snapped by Ben Wood, at the marina near Andrew Haydon Park in Nepean. It’s home to a couple of purple martin hotels. Do they have cable tv? ** ** ** See also: ** Ottawa Nature Guide ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/bathroom.jpg) ** ** This is a photo of the exterior of the new Ottawa Convention Centre’s bathroom. I think it looks like a giant futuristic toilet bowl. I think that’s known as representational architecture. (Please correct me if I’m wrong. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/trafficlight.jpg) Ottawa - The recent installation of a multi-signal traffic light on the corner of Rideau and King Edward Streets has some motorists concerned and somewhat confused, especially during rush-hour traffic flow. The new 48 light signal was installed to help alleviate traffic problems at the problem intersection, but has proved to be confusing and hard to decipher during when encountered. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/IMG_0844.jpg) If you think garage sales are just a springtime thing, you would be wrong. Here are some upcoming fall garage sales around the city: * If you're in Centretown on Friday night, check out the [ Evening Garage Sale at 509 Bay Street ](http://www. ...

** ** [  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/poster_final-jpg1.jpg) Andrew King's "Stage Fright", one of the works up for auction at Friday night's [ Portraits of Bluesfest ](http://blogs.ottawacitizen.com/2011/08/31/stage-crumpling-storm-produces-unique-art-for-portraits-of-bluesfest-3/) . [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/weekly-event-roundup250.gif) * ** Jean Labelle ** ** , Photographer: ** ...

[  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/peanut.jpg) _ Ottawa _ - In a bizarre incident, the jovial and monocle bespectacled Mr. Peanut was apprehended by a City Of Ottawa Tactical Police Squad at a local Staples store early Wednesday morning. Appearing to be purchasing some three-ring binders that were on sale, Mr. ...

Cool aerial shot from Chuck Clark , re-published here by permission. Correct me if I’m wrong, but I’m pretty sure this is at the bus depot on Industrial Road. [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/5893616497_9bd5f347e6_z.jpg) ** ** ** See also: ** Ottawa OC Transpo Guide ...