CityFolk 2018 festival organizers today announced the initial line-up for their 2018 program, in celebration of their 25th anniversary. Confirmed acts to date include David Byrne Hozier; Nick Murphy (Chet Faker) Janis Ian Belle and Sebastian Kaleo The Decemberists Michael McDonald Tedeschi Trucks Band Steve Earle & The Dukes Lindi Ortega Allan Rayman Trampled By Turtles Tune-Yards Whitehorse Andy Shauf Colter Wall Flint Eastwood Dave Alvin & Jimmie Dale Gilmore Humble Pie Whitney Rose William Prince Ben Caplan Terra Lightfoot Chris Smither Skydiggers MonkeyJunk Mt. ...

Photo by Glen Gower Need to get away from the humdrum of urban life? Here’s a handy map of campgrounds in and around Ottawa. Pictured above is the sign at the entrance of the former Ottawa Municipal Campground, one of the most centrally located campsites around, right between Kanata and Bayshore in the Greenbelt. ...

March for Life protesters in downtown Ottawa on May 11, 2017. (Howard Whiting/Lightchasers.ca) Editor’s note: The annual March for Life rally and march is scheduled to take place between 12 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Thursday. It will include a rally on Parliament Hill followed by a march along Wellington Street. ...

If you’re looking for a delicious brunch in Ottawa, there’s no shortage of choices across the city. Here are a few suggestions for places to try. Alice’s Village Cafe (3773 Carp Rd.) Nate’s Deli (152 Sparks St.) Baker Street Cafe (385 Richmond Rd. ...

(Via Ottawa Fire) Ottawa Fire Services is placing a city-wide fire ban into effect immediately to prevent the rapid spread of fire due to grass and brush fires. This ban will remain in place until conditions improve and the green grass starts to show through dead tall grass. ...

_ (Via Canadian Radio-Television and Communications Commission) _ On May 7, test alerts will be sent to compatible LTE (long-term evolution)-connected mobile devices in Quebec and Ontario. These test alerts will also be distributed on television and radio in those provinces. ...

_ (Via Danielle Allard) _ OTTAWA – Local singer-songwriter, Danielle Allard, is set to release a follow-up EP to her highly successful record, Chameleon. The CD release party will take place at Collabspace, a centre for local entrepreneurs on May 19th at 6:00 PM. ...

_ (Via Government of Ontario) _ Ontario is increasing its investment in the next phase of Ottawa’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, extending the line further to help manage congestion, reduce emissions, and increase transportation options for commuters and families in the capital region. ...

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_ _ _ (Via Carleton University) _ Carleton University’s Board of Governors is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Benoit-Antoine Bacon as its 15th President and Vice-Chancellor. Dr. Bacon will commence his five-year appointment effective July 1, 2018. ...