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There was a lot of news in city politics this week. Here’s a recap: Committee chairs and members picked On Wednesday, council approved nominations for committees, boards and agencies as well as deputy mayors. The deputy mayors, a ceremonial position, are Matthew Luloff, Laura Dudas and George Darouze. ...

Colourized image of a Canadian messenger carrying his bicycle through mud in August 1917. (photo via Library and Archives Canada – PA-001581) (Via Canadian War Museum) As the First World War continues to fade into the past, the conflict and its impact have been brought vividly to life with The Great War in Colour – A New Look at Canada’s First World War Effort, 1914–1918. ...

In the trees, Gatineau Park. Photo by Justin Van Leeuwen via the OttawaStart Flickr Pool. Grab your boots and coats, winter is here! With the recent snowfall, the cross-country ski, snowshoe and snow biking season is officially open in Gatineau Park, the Capital’s conservation park. ...

The City of Ottawa is seeking public comment on two topics. Significant Woodlands Guidelines: The City invites residents to comment on draft guidelines for its new Significant Woodlands policies, which will help protect and identify these areas. Residents can submit written feedback at woodlands@ottawa. ...

Lyft has revealed the most traveled-to places by users of its platform in Ottawa’s inaugural Lyftie Awards. The Lyftie Awards are an annual review of the most popular destinations for users of the ride-hailing company, across more than 45 cities. Lyft has been operating in Ottawa for around 10 months and included it in the 2018 awards. ...

At the Rideau Hall skating rink. Photo by MCpl/Cplc Vincent Carbonneau, Rideau Hall. (Via Rideau Hall) The Office of the Secretary to the Governor General is pleased to announce that Rideau Hall’s refrigerated skating rink will open to skaters this Saturday, December 8, 2018. ...

Ottawa’s new city council has taken office for the 2018-2022 term. While there are many familiar faces, this council features seven newbies. Here’s how to get in touch with them. Not sure who your councillor is? Look them up on ottawa. ...

OttawaStart.com has changed a lot in the 20 years since it was founded. We started as a portal site, full of links to all sorts of other web destinations. The motto: “The City’s Most Useful Website!” We evolved quite a bit, along with the internet at large. ...

A concept drawing of RendezVous LeBreton’s proposal. In a matter of days, the public watched the plan to redevelop LeBreton Flats go from uncertainty to complete SNAFU. Of course, the situation had been devolving for some time, we learned this week as the RendezVous LeBreton partnership ended in spectacular fashion Friday afternoon with Eugene Melnyk’s $700-million lawsuit against his former partner John Ruddy of Trinity Development Group Inc. ...

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a precautionary Boil Water Advisory for users of the King’s Park communal well water system in the village of Richmond. The advisory is being issued due to an equipment malfunction which has resulted in a loss of water pressure in the area. ...