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Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory affecting approximately 229 users of the Shadow Ridge communal well water system in Greely. Water sample results indicate the water is safe for human consumption and other household purposes. ...

Ottawa Public Health has lifted the precautionary boil water advisory affecting approximately 350 users of the Vars communal well water system. Water sample results indicate the water is safe for human consumption and other household purposes. The advisory was issued due to low pressure experienced in the communal well system as a result of a power outage. ...

Ottawa Public Health (OPH) has issued a precautionary Boil Water Advisory for the area of Vars due to low pressure in the communal well system. A reduction in pressure in the water distribution system means that groundwater or soil contamination could potentially seep into the watermain pipes through small cracks or leaks. ...

Here are a few pics that I snapped at yesterday’s Red Bull Flugtag event. You can see more photos in this Flickr photo set. We took the kids and they had fun. Managed to find a place on the rocks near the river to watch from. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/kayaktrench.jpg) _ Westboro _ Flooding of the OC Transpo Transitway trench that runs from Westboro Station to Bayview Station began yesterday after residents of the area successfully lobbied City Hall to convert the 4 km stretch of trench into a kayak commuting canal. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/perrierpad.jpg) _ Westboro _ - The privileged children of Westboro will no longer be subjected to the harsh water conditions of municipal water when the area's four splash pads will be converted to use Perrier water later this week. ...

** UPDATE: ** Not to be outdone, Gatineau has a rain barrel rebate program too ! [  ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/rain-barrel-art.jpg) Rain barrel art from [ RainBarrel.ca ](http://rainbarrel.ca/) Did you know? The City of Ottawa offers a $50 rebate for all residents who purchase a rain barrel. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/website-terracotta-rain-barrel.jpg) Several local community groups are teaming up with RainBarrel.ca to organize rain barrel fundraising sales over the next few weeks. Each rain barrel costs $55, and must be reserved in advance. Click on any of the locations below to place your order: ...

Sure you can spend $55 on a rain barrel , or if you’re handy you can save some cash you could save some cash and build one yourself. This info is from the City of Ottawa web site : ...

** UPDATE: More sales announced for May 14, 15, 21 ** Received this note today from RainBarrel.ca about some rain barrel sales events coming up on ** Saturday, May 7 ** at the following locations: * SOLD OUT : [ Barrhaven : Mother Teresa High School ](http://rainbarrel. ...