From Dave Delisle’s blog: “The latest city to get a SMB3-themed transit map is Ottawa, where they are currently building the new Confederation Line that is due to open in 2018. I’m surprised by how small the O-Train system is, given the age and size of the city. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Property owners are reminded that the interim property tax bill, which was mailed out during the last week of February, is due on Thursday, March 17.  You can view, print and pay your property tax bill by visiting ottawa. ...

_ (via Capital Pride) _ The 30th Ottawa Capital Pride Festival was a resounding success and we continue to grow. Capital Pride, which organizes the festival, is actively seeking Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, and 2 Spirited individuals to become a part of Capital Pride’s Community Advisory Committee (CAC). ...

_ (press release) _ ** _ CHEO and Transgenomic reach agreement on Long QT patents that sets pathway for next generation of patient care _ ** This is a great day for DNA. It is also a great day for Canadian patients and their families. ...

_ (press release) _ Osgoode Councillor George Darouze launched a petition today urging the Ontario Government to harmonize hydro rates in Ottawa.  45,000 Ottawa residents are Hydro One customers, paying up to 30% more in hydro rates compared to their neighbours under Hydro Ottawa. ...

_ (press release) _ When it opens on July 1, 2017 at the Canadian Museum of History, the new Canadian History Hall will cover more than 15,000 years of history — from the dawn of human habitation to the present day. ...

_ (via SchoolBox) _ On International Women’s Day, SchoolBOX is proud to announce that its 500th international volunteer in Nicaragua is Ottawa Councillor Diane Deans. She was part of an all-women volunteer team in February 2016 in Nicaragua. This team helped construct the 76th classroom for the Almonte-based charity with funds raised in Ottawa. ...

From March 17 – 20, the Shaw Centre will be home to over 300 new vehicles from 30 of the world’s leading automakers at the Ottawa-Gatineau International Auto Show. New this year, the 4 th level of the Shaw Centre will be dedicated to motorcycles with over 100 bikes, plus accessories. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ The City is seeking resident’s feedback as it develops a new rate structure to ensure that the cost of operating and maintaining Ottawa’s water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructure is done in a way that is sustainable, fair and affordable. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ A sure sign of spring, but not necessarily a welcome one, is the emergence of potholes on our streets.  Potholes are a result of the freeze/thaw weather cycles that deteriorate our road surfaces. During the freeze/thaw, water seeps into the crevices of the road. ...