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The City will reopen its museums and historic sites starting August 5 – with COVID-safety protocols in place to allow residents to safely explore our local history. Visitors are asked to book their visit online at ottawa.ca/museums by 4 pm one day prior to their planned visit. ...

(Via Larry Orr, The Log Farm) We have been working hard to come up with a plan that would allow use to welcome visitors back to the farm. As most of you know we opened the Farmers’ Market area in early June and it has been a great success. ...

The City of Ottawa Archives, in collaboration with uOttawa and Carleton University, is looking to gather records of how our residents have, are and will be experiencing the COVID-19 pandemic. For safety reasons, we will be accepting only digital records and scanned copies of physical records. ...

A look at the future Rideau Street. (City of Ottawa) Construction is continuing on the renewal project for Rideau Street, between Sussex Drive and Dalhousie Street. This project includes renewal of the streetscape, and refreshed transportation elements. Among the new features that will be coming to the stretch of Rideau: LED street lighting, bike parking, cycling facilities, and greenery. ...

(Via Ottawa Blackjacks) The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announcedFriday their first-ever training camp will be held at TD Place Arena in the nation’s capital from July 17-22, 2020. With more than three-quarters of its team roster and basketball operation staff currently residing in Ottawa, and under strict adherence with local, provincial and federal health regulations, the BlackJacks will prepare for the upcoming *CEBL Summer Series*in their home market. ...

(Via TD Ottawa Jazz Festival) “Ottawa loves its festivals, and 2020 is no different. Rising to the challenge of broadcasting from home and reaching audiences virtually, TD Ottawa Jazz Fest has been online blowing minds all week. They have dubbed this season “Tenacity” because it turns out that you can’t lock artists down, and you can’t stop the music. ...

As part of its ongoing and phased approach to resuming physical services, Ottawa Public Library is pleased to announce the opening dates for its returns and holds pickup service at the two following branches, as well as an increase to the temporary limit on holds. ...

In the days of late winter and early spring Ottawa Public Health and other health officials in Canada were saying face masks were not a necessity in the fight against COVID-19. In the early summer, things changed and the message essentially became “face coverings are a good idea. ...

The City will have COVID-related safety protocols and features in place as it prepares for the reopening of some of its facilities and services on Monday, July 6. The City’s plan is based on guidance from Ottawa Public Health and aligns with the Province of Ontario’s plan to gradually relax emergency orders. ...

(Via the Ottawa Public Library) Ottawa Public Library (OPL) is launching Library 1:1, a new service that can help customers find what they are looking for with individualized help from one of OPL’s dedicated librarians or information experts. OPL staff will provide a 30-minute tutorial or consultation – by phone or internet chat – to assist customers in navigating the vast collections and resources available through OPL. ...