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Question: I would like to get a map of the bike paths in Ottawa. Is there such a thing and how would I get one? (Linda, Ottawa) Answer: The “official” 2006-2007 Ottawa Cycling Map is available here . The map covers most of the bike paths and road routes in Ottawa and parts of Gatineau. ...

Here are some pics of the World Naked Bike Ride in Ottawa , found on Flickr (safe for work). The ride happened on Saturday downtown, and about 50 people took part. We particularly like this pic of bewildered onlookers watching on Elgin Street. ...

Check out this highly entertaining post on the Elgin Street Irregulars blog … describing the “local Irish mafia” and their attempt to name the Somerset pedestrian bridge “Corktown”. ** **

City Journal reports today that the Rideau Canal Pedestrian Bridge Committee has announced the three names in the running for the bridge. After receiving 50 suggestions, the final three choices are: ** ** * Somerset Footbridge * Charlotte Whitton Footbridge * Corktown Footbridge Previously: ...

Do you have any ideas for a name for the Rideau Canal pedestrian bridge? Recent reports say “Nelson Mandela Bridge” and “Corktown Bridge” (recognizing Ottawa’s Irish heritage) are in the running. There’s an online petition for the Corktown name , with 500 signatures so far. ...

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. ...

Following up on a previous post… From flora.cfsc: From: David Elliott Date: 6/25/2004 11:09 AM The signing for the NCC pathway detour of the Ottawa River Capital Pathway below the Supreme Court is scheduled to be installed today. The route takes westbound pathway users up through the Parliamentary Precinct via a pathway link and parking lot to the north of Bank Street. ...

I’ll take a break today from sports entertainment news for a story about the National Capital Commission (NCC), the federal entity charged with improving the federal lands in our city. I wrote them a letter on Monday, April 19: ...