_ (Via Ottawa Paramedics) _ Ottawa Paramedics and the Canadian Ski Patrol special events team were kept very busy at Bluesfest on Thursday night, over 200 patients were assessed and managed by the on-site medical team inside the Bluesfest fence., an additional 10 calls occurred in the immediate area surrounding the event. ...

The Ottawa summer pastime, the Changing of the Guard, occurs every day at 10 a.m. on Parliament Hill from early July until late August. The old guard marches onto the lawn to be relieved of duty by the new guard, which enters via Wellington Street after marching from the Cartier Square Drill Hall near City Hall. ...

[caption id=“attachment_72641” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] Joyce Aboud smiles in front of the Brookfield Restaurant and Confectionary during its 50 year anniversary on Saturday. (Charlie Senack for OttawaStart.com)[/caption] July 1 was the 150th anniversary of Confederation, but it also marked 50 years of the Brookfield Restaurant and Confectionary in Riverside South. ...

Come visit us and take a step back into medieval times! The ** Osgoode Medieval Festival ** celebrates its tenth anniversary in high fashion, promising a little bit of fun for everyone! Come and witness daring sword fights, mesmerizing dancing, birds of prey demonstrations and much more! ...

** By Rev. Grant Dillenbeck ** On Sunday, June 25, Stittsville United Church received an unexpected visit from members of the Kanata Muslim Association (KMA). They came to deliver a gift of sweets and a letter of appreciation to Stittsville United Church for their support following the tragic shooting at the Quebec City Mosque in January 2017. ...

Although Canada Day celebrations are over, events will still be taking place across the city over the next six months to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday. From July 16 to Sept. 24, the public is invited to attend Kontinuum in the Lyon station LRT tunnel. ...

[caption id=“attachment_71759” align=“aligncenter” width=“1000”] Prince Charles waves to a crowd gathered around Shopify HQ on Gloucester Street, shortly before heading in for a visit. (Devyn Barrie/OttawaStart.com)[/caption] Just as the Prince of Wales was about to step out of his car, a voice permeated the crowd that had gathered on Gloucester Street to watch him do it. ...

People from all over the country gathered on Parliament Hill to ring in 150 years of Confederation on Canada Day, here are some photos from the Hill. _ Photos by Devyn Barrie/OttawaStart.com _ [caption id=“attachment_71771” align=“alignnone” width=“1000”] Parts of the lawn flooded due to heavy rainfall. ...

[caption id=“attachment_49975” align=“aligncenter” width=“720”] Canada day festivities will take place on Parliament Hill, in Major’s Hill Park and at the Canadian Museum of History. (David Johnston/Flickr)[/caption] From June 30 to July 2, this weekend will hold the largest Canada Day celebration in Ottawa’s history. ...

[caption id=“attachment_69361” align=“aligncenter” width=“1140”] Prince Charles and Duchess Camilla will visit Ottawa on Canada Day (Canadian Heritage)[/caption] The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall will wrap up their Royal tour of Canada by making a stop in Ottawa on Canada Day. ...