_ (press release) _ In May 2015, ** Brew Donkey ** made the bold decision to offer its tours free of charge, after the ** Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO) ** notified them that the company was not compliant with the Travel Industry Act because it was providing a regulated travel service without being registered. ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NeviZn2xvPA Carleton University this week conferred a Doctor of Laws, _ honoris causa _ , on Daniel Alfredsson in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Canadian hockey and, in particular, his commitment to the community through philanthropic efforts that include mental health awareness and advocacy for equality for athletes, regardless of their sexual orientation. ...

[caption id=“attachment_35277” align=“aligncenter” width=“600”] Photo svia Parks Canada[/caption] _ (press release via Parks Canada) _ For the 2016 season, Ottawa Boat Cruises will be offering a new, eco-friendly and unique cruising experience on the downtown Ottawa portion of the Rideau Canal National Historic Site. ...

A brand new and free festival in the most sought-after locations in Ottawa to live, eat, work, shop and play, will “ignite” Richmond Road between Golden Avenue and Island Park Drive, June 10-12. Fire up with the MEC Westboro Mile; soar down a 400 foot zipline; take in the best of the PC SuperDogs; look for the Aeriosa dancers as they leap through Westboro’s skyline and move your feet to the funky beat of The Peptides and the HiFi Showband. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Mayor Jim Watson and Innes Ward Councillor Jody Mitic presented the Mayor’s City Builder Award to Marcel Gibeault at today’s City Council meeting. M. Gilbeault, who has lived in the Orléans area for close to 40 years, is a committed supporter of Franco-Ontarian culture and generous volunteer. ...

After a large sinkhole opened up on Rideau Street Wednesday morning, social media decided to have some fun. https://twitter.com/matthewfrench/status/740655638850719745 https://twitter.com/JustMath19/status/740613926380023808 https://twitter.com/ChrisSkinner_/status/740623071271256064 https://twitter.com/srollin/status/740643346410917888 https://twitter.com/John2Receiving/status/740658647026520064 https://twitter.com/Jrockcalgary/status/740636940152672257 https://twitter.com/mediastyle/status/740644708607725568 https://twitter.com/SEANTHEBUSDRIVR/status/740644206067257344 ** A website was even launched to raise awareness about the incident. ** ** This video of a van falling into the hole went viral: ** https://twitter. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** The Main branch of the Ottawa Public Library will be closed Saturday, June 11 for electrical work. During the closure, the parking garage will be closed, and a temporary book drop next to the Metcalfe Street entrance will be available for returns. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – Today, Mayor Jim Watson, alongside Karen McCrimmon, MP for Kanata-Carleton and local Ward Councillors Allan Hubley (Kanata South), Marianne Wilkinson (Kanata North), Eli El-Chantiry (West Carleton-March), Mark Taylor (Bay) and Shad Qadri (Stittsville), announced that the City of Ottawa will begin the planning work that is needed to extend light rail transit (LRT) from Bayshore to Kanata. ...

I recently read about an intriguing project to help the homeless. It’s taking place in Paris’ storied 11 th arrondissement, just blocks from the hyper-touristy areas and home to the Bataclan theatre and Le Carillon café, both now famous as targets in last November’s terror attacks. ...

SEE ALSO: Mayor to make important LRT announcement in Kanata . _ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – OC Transpo today released three reports that include important information about changes to transit service that will be made when the O-Train Confederation Line opens in 2018. ...