Every now and then, we like to do a roundup of what we’ve been reading from Ottawa bloggers in recent weeks. So here’s another volume of #ottblog! Peter says the “addition” to the Château Laurier is more of a “subtraction”. ...

A blue wave hit most of Ontario Thursday night, including much of Ottawa. Here’s a summary of the winners and the losers from last night. Yasir Naqvi (Liberal) lost his Ottawa Centre seat to Joel Harden (NDP). Jeremy Roberts (PC) triumphed in Ottawa West-Nepean, defeating Chandra Pasma (NDP) by a hair. ...

Ontario’s 42nd general election is on June 7. Here’s a roundup of some things you should know as an Ottawa elector – where to vote, who’s running, where to find results and some voting dos and don’ts. Where do I vote? ...

Photo via Eric Collard. The Ottawa chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO), a global peer-to-peer business organization, was pleased to host legendary entrepreneur and TV star Michele Romanow at an event last week at CIBC Wood Gundy’s downtown Ottawa office. “We’re proud to be able to bring in Michele, who’s not only a world-class speaker and a Dragon from CBC’s Dragon’s Den, but also a world-class entrepreneur,” said Eva Cooper, EO Ottawa President and local business owner. ...

CAA has released its annual list of the worst roads in Ontario. While Ottawa roads didn’t crack the top 10, we have a few perennial winners for the local top five: Carling Avenue Mitch Owens Road Hunt Club Road West Hunt Club Road Saint Joseph Boulevard Some Ottawa roads also made the top 10 worst for north and Eastern Ontario: ...

Revelers wave their flags during a morning show on Canada Day 2017. (Devyn Barrie/OttawaStart.com) (Via the Department of Canadian Heritage) The Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, revealed details about the Canada Day festivities that will take place at the three official sites in Canada’s Capital Region: Parliament Hill, Major’s Hill Park and the Canadian Museum of History. ...

Eugene Melnyk, Ottawa Sens owner. Susan Sherring has a great scoop in her blog On the City, From the Burbs about former Ottawa Senators star Daniel Alfredsson – he thinks the team needs a new owner. And so does Mayor Jim Watson, he told Sherring. ...

You don’t have to wait until June 7 to cast your ballot in the provincial election – you can do it early! Every riding in Ottawa has a returning office that allows you to vote any day before June 6 at 6 p. ...

Bargain hunting at the Great Glebe Garage Sale. Photo by Chris Saunders. Here’s a few cool finds from the Great Glebe Garage Sale today. Tweet yours at us by tagging @ottawastart! #GGGS finds 2018 Success at the #gggs today! I’m not afraid of the rain 🌧 #greatglebegaragesale #garagesalefinds #howivintage #myeclecticmix ...

Bargain hunting at the Great Glebe Garage Sale. Photo by Chris Saunders. Each year for over two decades, thousands of people have flocked to the Glebe for the annual Great Glebe Garage Sale. I’m sure you’ve heard about this legendary local garage sale. ...