signs

Good shot by Erin Nicks of Pretty Pots in Stittsville: https://twitter.com/erinmnicks/status/841422571048439809

[caption id=“attachment_4990” align=“aligncenter” width=“400”] Retro Rx: The Civic Pharmacy sign, on the corner of Carling and Holland. Photo by Robert Metzger .[/caption] The building - and landmark “CIVIC” pharmacy sign - at the corner of Carling and Holland is up for sale for $3,360,000. ...

Residents are invited to provide input on a City of Ottawa discussion paper regarding changes to the by-law that regulates permanent signs on private property.  These signs identify buildings or properties, provide information about what businesses or services are available at particular locations, advertise goods or services or provide directional information. ...

Here’s an excerpt from a document that will be presented at City Council next week. Councillor Mathieu Fleury submitted this questions to City staff: _ “Does the City have the powers under its current by-laws to regulate distracting animated electronic signage inside of a window, where the message is pointed towards the outside? ...

The Rideau Valley Wildlife Sanctuary is asking motorists on Hunt Club to stop feeding a coyote who lives in the forest nearby. The coyote’s starting to become comfortable approaching cars, and the group is concerned he’s going to be hit, or get too comfortable with humans. ...

Thanks to Natasha Gauthier for sending us this photo of the Silly Walk signs on Sparks Street. More interesting Ottawa signs here… https://twitter.com/ottawanag/status/529298677165481984

This old municipal sign at the corner of Eagleson and Katimavik in Kanata hasn’t been changed in years: [  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Screen-Shot-2014-04-29-at-9.31.27-PM.png) [ Photo by Glen Gower via Instagram ](http://instagram.com/glengower) Meanwhile in Hintonburg, Evan Hughes took a photo of this sign, posted by someone who appears to hate spandex: ...

_ A weekly feature from Christopher Ryan , a local photographer, blogger and researcher. It appears every Friday on our blog. _ [  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/01-Today.jpg) This sign just wouldn't be possible today. McDonald's, formerly the Party Palace, August 2013. ...

I just found this wonderful Facebook page called Ottawa Type , from the very creative folks at the Jackpine agency. It’s a collection of photos of unexpectedly beautiful typography (signs, notes, logos, etc.) from around our area. You can submit your photos for the page via info@jackpineonline. ...

Looks like a giant game of hangman. They’re putting up the new signage at the front of Canadian Tire Centre this week. [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/new-letters.jpg) ** ** ** See also: ** Ottawa Hockey Guide If you liked this post, you should ** subscribe to etcetera , ** our free email newsletter. ...