_ (via TD Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival) _ Ottawa concertgoers well know the pain of being passed by major artists on the well-traveled route between Montreal and Toronto. Bringing in the likes of New York-based pianist ** David Virelles ** ( ** TD Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival: ...

_ (via TD Ottawa Winter Jazz Festival) _ The TD Ottawa Winter Jazz Fest is proud of its track record of presenting Ottawa based artists who have established their international reputations. John Geggie is just such an artist. John Geggie along with his Journey Band will perform their debut show at the National Arts Centre Fourth Stage, 5pm February 6. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Starting Sunday, January 17, the next phase of OC Transpo route adjustments to accommodate O-Train Confederation Line construction will take effect. These adjustments require the closure of the Transitway roadway just west of downtown, between Merton Street and Empress Avenue. ...

[caption id=“attachment_21045” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Mr. Loaf by Andrew Kingshovel[/caption]

“Another blog post, another week filled with events making Canada’s National capital region a busy and uniquely awesome place. If you’re in the region this week and have time to check out some stuff, there’s lots happening, so take a look at Eventful Capital’s weekly picks below for a glimpse into the events being held around town in the coming days. ...

Roscoe the dog says: “I’m usually a pretty happy guy. There are only a few things I get mad at. Squirrels. The Crate. _ And the lack of fenced-in dog parks in Ottawa.” _ Click on the image below to read more… ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Rideau Street from Sussex Drive to Dalhousie Street will be closed to all traffic starting Saturday, January 16, at 7 a.m. until Sunday, January 17 at 11 p.m. for construction related to a sign installation at CF Rideau Centre being undertaken by the Hudson’s Bay Company. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Starting Sunday, January 17, the next phase of OC Transpo route adjustments to accommodate O-Train Confederation Line construction will take effect. These adjustments require the closure of the Transitway roadway just west of downtown, between Merton Street and Empress Avenue. ...

_ (via Ottawa Police) _ With students returning from winter holiday break, the Ottawa Police Traffic sections, assisted by School Resource Officers, conducted city-wide proactive traffic enforcement blitzes in school zones. The two-day enforcement campaign, which took place January 13th and 14th , focused on traffic safety in and around school zones. ...

_ (via City of Ottawa) _ The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities, John Fraser, Member of Provincial Parliament, Ottawa South, and Mayor Jim Watson visited the construction site for the future Tremblay Station, which showcases how progress on the O-Train Confederation Line LRT project remains on track, on time and on budget. ...