A BMW i8 in front of the Supreme Court. (Via @she.likes.cars on Instagram) Wondering where the cheapest gas is? Or do you have a muscle car and want to join a club? Here are some links and resources for Ottawa drivers. ...

Via Carleton.ca : In September, when Carleton journalism students return to campus, they’ll continue reporting and publishing stories that matter to Ottawa residents, from breaking news and in-depth coverage of important issues to offbeat features and profiles of local personalities. ...

_ (press release) _ Do you love writing short fiction? Are you 50 years old or more? Then put pen to paper or fire up your keyboard: the Ottawa Public Library’s annual 50+ Short Story Contest starts Monday, April 2 and runs until May 31. ...

[caption id=“attachment_88696” align=“aligncenter” width=“800”] One of Canada’s leading women’s rights educators and advocates, Julie Lalonde (upper left), visited Perth last week to meet with members of the Burning Passions Theatre youth troupe, including (clockwise from top left) Ryan Kreissler, playwright/director Laurel Smith, Mary Cowan, Lu Williams, Ruby Davidson, and Winston Mavraganis. ...

When OttawaStart.com was born a little over 19 years ago, in September 1998, we were nothing more than a gateway to the world wide web. From a simple collection of links in the ’90s and early 2000s, to a top destination for news and information about Ottawa in more recent years, we’ve been changing a lot to serve our readers better. ...

[caption id=“attachment_88624” align=“aligncenter” width=“800”] Long-time Stittsville resident Sandra Plagakis in front of the Welcome to Stittsville sign on Hazeldean Road. Photo by Barry Gray / StittsvilleCentral.ca[/caption] _ Here’s an excerpt from a profile of KiSS 105.3 morning host Sandra Plagakis that was published recently on our sister site, StittsvilleCentral. ...

Rideau Centre in downtown Ottawa. Whether you’re looking for a new appliance or the latest brand name clothing, the shopping options in Ottawa are endless. Our shopping guide will help you shop till you drop! Ottawa Malls Bayshore Shopping Centre Billings Bridge Shopping Centre Carlingwood Mall Hazeldean Mall Merivale Mall Place Orleans Les Promenades de l’Outaouais (Gatineau) Rideau Centre St. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Celebrate maple syrup season at a local sugarbush during Maple Weekend, April 7 and 8 ** Spring is finally here, and just in time for Maple Weekend! The Lanark & District Maple Syrup Producers’ Association (LDMSPA) invites visitors to join them April 7 and 8 to celebrate a new season of producing the ultimate Canadian sweetener, delicious maple syrup. ...

_ (Press release from CBC Ottawa.) _ Today CBC Ottawa announced the top 10 CBC Ottawa Trailblazers. These inspiring individuals are leading change, breaking down barriers and creating new possibilities. From a slam poet helping women find their voice to a self-trained chef sharing his culinary craft, the Trailblazers tell stories of triumph, adversity, passion and perseverance. ...

This is a really cool thing from Reddit… [caption id=“attachment_88252” align=“aligncenter” width=“1024”] Subway Map of Ottawa/Gatineau if every Subway Restaurant in the Capital Region was a subway station[/caption]