WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT
💸 City Council has voted in favour of Lansdowne 2.0, in a clear 15-10 vote. The shrinking of the arena and the removal of the roof in the north stand will begin next year.
Voting in favour
- Mark Sutcliffe, Mayor
- Laura Dudas, Orléans West-Innes
- Allan Hubley, Kanata South
- Isabelle Skalski, Osgoode
- David Brown, Rideau-Jock
- Steve Desroches, Riverside South-Findlay Creek
- Clarke Kelly, West Carleton-March
- Stephanie Plante, Rideau-Vanier
- Marty Carr, Alta Vista
- Cathy Curry, Kanata North
- Glen Gower, Stittsville
- Tim Tierney, Beacon Hill-Cyrville
- Catherine Kitts, Orléans South-Navan
- Matt Luloff, Orléans East-Cumberland
- David Hill, Barrhaven West
Voting against
- Theresa Kavanagh, Bay
- Sean Devine, Knoxdale-Merivale
- Jessica Bradley, Gloucester-Southgate
- Rawlson King, Rideau-Rockcliffe
- Ariel Troster, Somerset
- Jeff Leiper, Kitchissippi
- Shawn Menard, Capital
- Wilson Lo, Barrhaven East
- Riley Brockington, River
- Laine Johnson, College
– Arthur White-Crummey at CBC
↪ ‘Lansdowne 1.0: What went right, what went wrong’.
🛣️ The very weird speed limits on Jeanne d’Arc Boulevard in Orléans will be straightened out if City Council agrees. In the short 7.5 km strip, the road has six different speed limits, jumping from 40 to 60 to 50 to 40 to 60 km/h (going west). Council will vote on reducing the changes to only three this week. – Josh Pringle at CTV
🔎 Someone has been placing fake QR codes on parking meters in the city. The manager of parking services, Scott Caldwell, says that 51 of of 616 parking meters have had the sticker affixed. Unsuspecting parkers who use their smartphone to access the QR code are taken to a fake PayByPhone website which collects the credit card information. Besides being scammed, parkers are then at risk for a parking ticket as they didn’t actually pay for the meter.– Aaron D’Andrea at Global News
↪ Ottawa ByLaw has issued 3,000 parking tickets in Westboro, Wellington West, and Hintonburg since the introduction of paid street parking two months ago.
💰 The proposed Federal budget is seeking to save 15% across all departments. Below are the targeted amounts by department:
- Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, $507 million
- Canada Revenue Agency, $4.1 billion
- Canadian Heritage, $270 million
- Employment and Social Development Canada, $2.2 billion
- Environment and Climate Change Canada, $1.1 billion
- Ministry of Finance, $89 million
- Department of Fisheries and Oceans, $544 million
- Global Affairs Canada , $3.6 billion
- Health Canada, $649 million
- Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada, $5.4 billion
- Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada, $2.1 billion
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, $3.4 billion
- Justice Department, $184 million
- Department of National Defence, $1.9 billion
- Natural Resources Canada, $1.9 billion
- Privy Council Office, $117 million
- Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, $97 million
- Public Services and Procurement Canada, $642 million
- Transport Canada, $1.4 billion
- Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, $217 million
- Veterans Affairs Canada, $4.2 billion
– Priscilla Ki Sun Hwang at CBC
THE DAILY POLL
Do you still have a landline?
▪️ “They are important, and we need more; however, they do hinder cars and public transit. There has to be a better way to transition rather than just making everyone mad. Bulk up public transport first then phase in bikes and phase out cars.”
▪️ “Drivers should be in favour of bike lanes too; every cyclist in a bike lane is a driver that isn’t making competing traffic for other drivers, and isn’t a cyclist in the road slowing traffic down.”
▪️ “And don't get me started on electric bikes and scooters.”
▪️ “Doug Ford is awful.”
▪️ “Road paint is not infrastructure but I suppose something is better than nothing. And, I wish bike lane opponents understood the true benefit of bike lanes to ALL road users.”
▪️ “Bike lanes are important, however, they need to be done properly. Cyclists are not the top priority for local traffic management.”
▪️ “I ride my bike much more often and all year round cause it is much safer than it used to be because of protected bike lanes - particularly in the downtown core.”
▪️ “You cannot put the toothpaste back in the tube! Traffic is a nightmare in this city, and public transit is unreliable. People need real options!”
▪️ “Bike lanes are a game changer for sustainable transportation.”
▪️ “Every bike you encounter while driving your car is potentially one less car adding to traffic. If you drive a car, you should thank cyclists.”
▪️ “All the studies in North America and around the world show that bike lanes are cheap options that reduce congestion (yes even if it snows during the year). This government is not serious about transportation and ignores the experts.”
▪️ “The majority of bike users do not respect the rules of the road, so keep them off the road, and on bike only routes. Policing the bike users who do not follow the lights/stop signs or use signals should be fined the same as vehicles drivers.”
▪️ “I neither drive nor cycle, so I have no particular pony in this race. But as someone who walks and takes public transit to get around, I'm in favour of as much choice as possible. That includes biking.”
▪️ “I hate bike lanes all over the city as it makes it dangerous for both the bike and car drivers. Our roads are not wide enough.”
▪️ “Cyclists use bike lanes for transportation; the safer it is made to cycle the more people choose that option; one more bike in a lane is one car on the road less. We all gain from bike lanes.”
THE ROLLING THREE DAY CALENDAR
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✳️ Means change from previous edition
MONDAY
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✳️ During National Veterans’ Week, November 5 – November 11, Veterans wearing their medals or uniforms or presenting ID can ride for free on OC Transpo buses, all O-Train lines, Para Transpo vehicles and Société de transport de l'Outaouais (STO) buses. Companions accompanying veterans can also ride for free.
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🆓 The weekly SoulRhythyms sessions at the National Arts Centre are an energizing 45 minute workout to Afro-Caribbean beats.
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Enjoy comedy on the fly as Damn Fine Improv Show takes over LIVE on Elgin. Watch as teams create live comedy before your very eyes.
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ByTowne Cinema: Die My Love, Nuremberg
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Mayfair Theatre: The Cruel Sea
Gigs
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Open Mic. Art House
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The 5-Star Monday Band. The Laff
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Karaoke Mondays. Atomic Rooster
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Insider Trading. Beyond the Pale (City Centre)
TUESDAY
🌺 Remembrance day events:
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The National Remembrance Day Ceremony begins at 10:45 am at the National War Memorial on Wellington St.
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CTV’s rundown of Remembrance Day events in the capital, including
• At the Canadian War Museum, the Memorial Hall will be closed to allow for live-streaming of the sun illuminating the headstone of Canada's unknown soldier at 11:00 am.
• The National Military Cemetery Annual Remembrance Day Service at Beechwood.
• Local branches of the Royal Canadian Legion have services across the region.
• Remembrance Day in Orléans
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Inside Ottawa Valley’s list of Remembrance Day events outside the capital.
- DJ ALAMUSIC leads the ArtWorks session TourCraft, taking a deep dive into the touring life of a DJ, with additional information about building your audience and community both during gigs and online.
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All skill levels are welcome at Art House’s life drawing sessions. Bring your own supplies.
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ByTowne Cinema: Nuremberg, Die My Love
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Mayfair Theatre: Train Dreams, One Battle after Another, Weapons
Gigs
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Boys Night Out, Spitalfield, rosecoloredworld. Overflow Brewing
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Chilliwack Gone, Gone, Gone tour. Bronson Centre Music Theatre
WEDNESDAY
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🆓 This week’s Doors Open for Music at Southminster turns its focus to The Guitar in All Its Colours, featuring Marc-Etienne Leclerc. Donations gratefully accepted.
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The 10th edition of Ottawa Colouring Book for Anyone is ready for launch at Art House tonight. The book will lead to hours of contemplative colouring and sales will support mental health, youth, and art programs.
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Expect tea bombs, smoothies, protein drinks, and coffee at Stittsville Nutrition’s 9th Epic Paint & Sip Night.
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ByTowne Cinema: Nuremberg, Die My Love, Drop Dead Gorgeous
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Mayfair Theatre: Train Dreams, Antarctica
Gigs
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Hollerado. SAW Centre
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Crywank, Awesome360. Rainbow Bistro
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Catalyst II with Placer Till, Randomizer, Redshift, Sumac. House of TARG
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Wednesday Night Swings with Django Libre. Bar Robo
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Jazz Jam Session. Irene’s Pub
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