_ (via the National Capital Commission) _ The National Capital Commission (NCC) is pleased to launch public consultations on the redevelopment of LeBreton Flats , one of the largest and most significant urban development sites in the core of Canada’s Capital. ...

_ (via National Capital Commission) _ The Rideau Canal Skateway is temporarily closed because of adverse weather conditions and their negative impact on the ice.  The National Capital Commission (NCC) wishes to advise the public that Rideau Canal Skateway crews will continue necessary operations to reopen the Skateway as quickly as possible, as weather permits. ...

_ (via Cellar 82) _ Ottawa’s Own Kasey Boudreau of Cellar 82 is proud to announce that she has been named a finalist for the 2016 Mompreneur® Start-up Award. The winner will be announced at The 2016 National Mompreneurs® Conference on Saturday, March 5th, 2016. ...

_ (via the NCC) _ The world’s largest skating rink is ready. The Rideau Canal Skateway is frozen just-right with a 3.8-kilometre section open from Somerset Street to the Bank Street Bridge. With a continued cold spell, the National Capital Commission’s (NCC) maintenance crews will be working around the clock to open the remainder of the Skateway. ...

_ (via Ottawa Public Library) _ The Ottawa Public Library has launched an exciting online learning resource: Lynda.com. Lynda.com, offers online learning in software, creative, and business skills through video tutorials. Currently there are more than 4,000 tutorials and the number grows every week. ...

_ (via Canadian Tire Centre) _ ** Garth Brooks World Tour ** ** _ with very special guest Trisha Yearwood _ ** ** Friday, April 1, at 7 p.m. ** ** Saturday, April 2, at 7 p.m. ** ** Sunday, April 3, at 7:30 p. ...

_ (via Canadian War Museum) _ The Canadian War Museum is pleased to welcome Raytheon as a sponsor of the Museum’s World at War – International Speaker Series for 2015–2016. World at War – International Speaker Series is part of the Museum’s First World War Centenary programming. ...

This year’s RBC Bluesfest runs from July 7-17, 2016 at Lebreton Flats. ** UPDATE: ** Bluesfest announced performers on Tuesday, February 23. ** Read the full line-up announcement here… ** ** Confirmed by Bluesfest as of February 22: ** The Decemberists, Future, Sam Hunt, Brandi Carlile, Madeon, ScHoolboy Q, The Paper Kites, Earl Sweatshirt, Half Moon Run, Zeds Dead. ...

_ (via Ottawa 2017) _ Ottawa 2017 and Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, in collaboration with lead partner CIBC, announced today that Red Bull Crashed Ice will make its Ottawa debut when the Ice Cross Downhill World Championship crashes and glides its way into the capital in 2017. ...

_ (via The Gladstone Theatre) _ ** Starring Lucy van Oldenbarneveld & Pierre Brault ** Plosive Productions ** Love Letters ** ** Directed by Teri Loretto-Valentik ** ** Opening Night Friday, January 29 @ 8 PM ** CBC TV host Lucy van Oldenbarneveld & award winning actor Pierre Brault star in a revival of A. ...