Ottawa among nine communities to host public Anti-Racism Directorate meetings_ (press release) _ Ontario is holding nine community meetings across the province over the coming months to engage with the public on addressing systemic racism and eliminating barriers for Indigenous and racialized communities. The community meetings, hosted by Michael Coteau, Minister Responsible for Anti-Racism, will help further the public dialogue and identify priority areas for the province’s Anti-Racism Directorate as it applies an anti-racism perspective to government policies, programs and services. ...
Plenty of authors in fall lineup for Ottawa Public Library_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** The Ottawa Public Library (OPL) will be hosting several authors this fall as part of its Author Visits programming: Mark Leslie, paranormal raconteur extraordinaire and author of _ Creepy Capital: Ghost Stories of Ottawa and the National Capital Region _ , will be at the Rideau branch of the OPL (377 Rideau) on ** Saturday, September 10, at 1 p. ...
#firearms #kanataMan charged after threats made with gun in Kanata_ (press release) _ (Ottawa) –The Ottawa Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit have charged an Ottawa man for numerous firearm offences. On September 8 th at approximately 2:45am, officers attended the Roland Michener Drive area for a call for service involving a male with a gun making threats. ...
#museum of nature #museums #nature #wildlifeSEPT 15: Earthflight 3D screening, Panel on Bird Migration at Museum of Nature[caption id=“attachment_51005” align=“alignright” width=“800”] Cranes frying over Chenonceaux, from the Earthflight movie. ©Copyright BBC Worldwide.[/caption] ** Canadian Museum of Nature (240 McLeod Street) Thursday, September 15, 7:00pm-9:00pm ** During the centennial of the Canada-US Migratory Bird Convention, join the Canadian Museum of Nature for the world première of Earthflight 3D, produced by BBC Earth and narrated by Cate Blanchett. ...
Man stabbed downtown expected to survive** _ Update: 1310 NEWS reports the victim is expected to survive. _ ** (Ottawa)-Tonight, at 10:30 P.M., the Ottawa Police Service responded to a call of a male who was stabbed in the area of King Edward Avenue and Sussex Drive. ...
Protest against gates on Prince of Wales bridge tonight_ (press release) _ Residents of Ottawa and Gatineau are gathering by the Prince of Wales Bridge tonight at 6:00pm to voice their opposition at the City of Ottawa’s plan to build a $250,000 gate on the Prince of Wales Bridge. ...
#olympics #Paralympics #Rio 2016Every Ottawan in the Rio ParalympicsPlenty of Ottawans among the 150+ Canadian athletes at the 2016 Rio Paralympics! Here is a list of every Ottawan competing: [caption id=“attachment_49989” align=“alignleft” width=“150”] Paralympic.ca[/caption] ** Josh Cassidy - Athletics ** * Born: Nov. 15, 1984 * Birthplace: Ottawa, Ont. ...
City projects year-end surplus of $6.6 million_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ‑ ** The City of Ottawa is projecting a year-end budget surplus of $6.6 million in the tax- and rate-supported areas, a significant improvement from 2015 which ended with an overall budget deficit of $41. ...
Ottawa organization among finalists for Premier's Awards for Excellence in the Arts_ (press release) _ Twelve finalists have been announced for the Premier’s Awards for Excellence in the Arts . The awards celebrate the outstanding achievements of Ontario’s arts community and its contributions to a strong, vibrant culture sector. Now in its 10 ...
Field day for police pulling over dangerous drivers in school zonesIt seems school zones have a magical ability to make people forget how to drive. Despite an extensive warning campaign, police have been busy all day pulling drivers over for every reason in the book. Top reasons included speeding, failing to stop and even a few expired licenses. ...
