Milkman Unlimited reports: “CHUM Ottawa GM/VP Chris Gordon confirmed an e-mail MMU received yesterday when he announced to staff today that after a decade at The Bear (Standard Radio), Stuntman Stu is crossing the street to join TEAM 1200’s morning show alongside Steve Warne and Buzz. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/08/July82006_1.jpg) Date: July 8, 2006 Time: 9:53 p.m. Event: Just stepped out onto my balcony when I spotted a set of lights to my left about 45-60 degrees above horizon just coming into view above roof top of the 9 story apartment building I live in . ...

Tuesday’s forecast is calling for one of the hottest days of the summer , with a high of 35C. Ontario could also set a high for power usage. You can track Ontario’s power consumption on the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) web site. ...

We found this pic on a web site that supports Ottawa’s peticide ban : [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/greencouncil.jpg) ** Related: ** Ottawa Guide

From a press release received today: The 2006/07 Ottawa Cycling Map hits the streets this Friday. From Fitzroy Harbour to Barrhaven to Cumberland, the map encompasses the City of Ottawa's extensive Cycling Network and offers tips on safety, rules of the road, and sharing the pathways. ...

David K. from Orlando, Florida asks: “Is Civic Day celebrated everywhere in Canada? Will it be a legal holiday on Monday, 7 Aug, since it falls on a Sunday in 2006?” OttawaStart responds: * According to [ Wikipedia ](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holidays_in_Canada) , Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, and Saskatchewan have civic holidays on the first Monday in August. ...

Blogger David Scrimshaw offers his picks for 12 things to do in Ottawa . A preview: 1. Go to the art gallery and have lunch. It's only $1.85 -- nice homemade soup and a bun. 2. Eat breakfast on the Mayflower patio -- even on a workday. ...

Photographer Stephen Little posted a collage of people taking photos at Bluesfest : "I thought it might be interesting to have a compilation of all the SLR photographers I saw. I didn't bother taking shots of people with point and shoots. ...

Every once in a while we run a search for photos tagged with " Ottawa " on Flickr. This morning, we found a great collection of Parliament Hill photos from f/stop . [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2006/07/IMG_2175-20on-20Flickr-20-20Photo-20Sharing-211153580195281.png) ** Related: ** Ottawa Photos Guide

Every Ottawan should spend at least one afternoon at the ballpark watching the Ottawa Lynx. If you’re looking for a good game to attend, this Sunday, July 23 should be your pick. The Lynx will host a tribute to Jackie Robinson, the first African American player in Major League Baseball history. ...