_ (press release) _ Peter Ginsberg , Show Producer of the 2016 Ottawa Gatineau International Auto Show is pleased to announce that the Ottawa Gatineau Auto Show will be taking place again March 17-20, 2016 at the Shaw Centre, (formally the Ottawa Convention Centre) in Downtown Ottawa. ...

_ (press release) _ Canadian cultural icon and renowned stage and film actor, Christopher Plummer, will be presenting his _ Shakespeare and Music _ program at the Music and Beyond festival for two nights on July 8 and 9 at 7:30 p. ...

_ (Press release) _ The Ottawa Public Library is pleased that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) has approved a resolution calling for action from the federal government on eBooks. This resolution requests that the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development investigate restrictive eBook prices to public libraries. ...

_ (press release) _ ** Festivals and Events Ontario ** (FEO) is proud to announce the 2016 Top 100 Festivals & Events in Ontario. These Top 100 recipients represent festivals and events that excel within the industry. Included in the Top 100 are the ** Festivals & Events of Distinction ** , a select group which represent some of the most well-known and respected celebrations in the province; celebrations which draw both an international and domestic audience. ...

Here’s a fascinating post from Urbsite about the architecture of Ottawa’s high schools : _ “A student tsunami drove the wave of secondary school construction that swept across the city beginning in the mid-1950s. It didn’t recede until the dawn of 1970s. ...

In February 2016, ‘Stuntman’ Stu Schwartz was diagnosed with Leukemia and began his treatment at The Ottawa Hospital. The diagnosis was one that shocked the MAJIC 100 Morning Show Host and Ottawa Senators PA Announcer.  “Being told you have cancer is never something you expect,” said the 41-year-old. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Starting Friday March 4, traffic pattern changes will be in effect on Eagleson Road at Emerald Meadows Drive for approximately ten days to accommodate a culvert replacement located just south of Emerald Meadows. Two-way traffic will be maintained at all times during construction. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ The Tim Hortons Brier is coming to TD Place from March 5 to 13 and is expected to attract large crowds. Residents attending the event are encouraged to cycle, walk or take public transit as an alternative to driving. ...

_ (Press release) _ The National Arts Centre is inviting the media and the public to attend its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, March 3, 2016 at 6:00 p.m. in Le Salon. The President and CEO of the National Arts Centre, Peter Herrndorf, and the Chair of the NAC Board of Trustees, Adrian Burns will presents highlights of the past performance year. ...

_ (press release) _ As of today, Canadians can subscribe to an affordable basic television package that costs no more than $25 per month. They will also have the option of supplementing this package with additional channels, either individually or in bundles of up to 10 channels. ...