WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT
🦠 Visitors to two churches have been warned of possible measles contacts. Five people who have tested positive for measles visited either St Clement Parish at Saint Anne Church, 528 Old St. Patrick Street, on October 12 and St George’s Parish at 415 Piccadilly Avenue between September 28 to October 2.
Ottawa Public Health advises anyone who visited the churches at those times to monitor themselves for symptoms for 21 days. Ten people have been reported to contract measles in Ottawa so far this year. — Josh Pringle at CTV
💸 Lansdowne 1.0 lost $11.1 million last year, $1.9 more than the losses during the previous fiscal year. The City and Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group have a 40 year partnership to pay for the 1.0 renovation 10 years ago but no payments have ever been made. The partnership blames poor performance by the Ottawa Redblacks and Ottawa 67’s in part for the loss. – Arthur White-Crummey at CBC
↪ City staff are recommending that the hotel tax be raised from five to six per cent to provide funds to Lansdowne 2.0. The first five per cent of the tax currently goes to Ottawa Tourism to promote and grow tourism. The one per cent increase is expected to raise $5 million per year, of which $2 million would go to Lansdowne 2.0 and $3 million to ‘fund tourism infrastructure’.
🖊️ A co-working space in Gatineau that opened at the behest of the Federal Government has closed after six months. The Federal government has canceled its $13.8 million contract with LAUFT, which says it is still on the hook for $2.5 million. – Matteo Cimellaro in the Ottawa Citizen
📹 The Ottawa Carleton District School Board will now allow recording of committee meetings – but not live streaming. While board meetings no longer occur as the province replaced the board with a supervisor, Bob Plamondon, provincial law requires certain parent commitees still meet.
Earlier in the month, the Special Education Advisory Committee was thrown into turmoil when a parent attempted to live stream the meeting with her smartphone. She was eventually permitted to do so.
Implied, but not mentioned in the article is that recordings can be made public for viewing after the meeting – they just can’t be live.
– Joanne Laucius in the Ottawa Citizen
THE DAILY POLL
Are you still working remotely?
▪️ “Those damn raccoons like to leave us a "present" on the backyard deck a few times a week.”
▪️ “The real answer is humans.”
▪️ “I was looking for mice and rats. Our neighbours insist on putting out a birdfeeder and it is attracting them. Even though we are in a condo that says no feeders. People don’t realize what happens when the birdseed falls to the ground!”
▪️ “I’d actually have included mice 🐁 the little dears! I said skunks cause I have a dog and oh my goodness that can truly be a disaster!”
▪️ “They chewed into a wooden shed that I had when I lived in southern Ontario and then had babies in the attic portion of the shed.”
▪️ “Wow and rats weren’t on your list?! I live near the Perley Health and I watch everyday people feeding birdseed to the ducks in the pond and watch 5-6 rats congregate and start fighting over the seed.”
▪️ “Raccoons are trash pandas. They get into the green bin no matter what you do. We are constantly cleaning up after those jerks.”
▪️ “Squirrels are cute but also crafty little freaks, they will always try to go where you don’t want them to.”
▪️ “But don't be tempting them with exposed garbage, compost. The responsibility is on the homeowner or tenant.”
▪️ “The city made the mistake of putting 4 oak trees on our street. Who needs an aerator when you have squirrels digging holes for acorns. What a mess — 50 lb of acorns a week!”
▪️ “My cat got sprayed and friends’ dogs. It’s the worst!”
▪️ “You should have added rats to the list. Ottawa now has a major rat problem.”
▪️ “Actually the worst Ottawa wildlife is clearly municipal politicians.”
THE ROLLING THREE DAY CALENDAR
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WEDNESDAY
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Councillor Theresa Kavanaugh’s Open House: See What's Happening in Bay Ward is a family-friendly opportunity for residents to meet local organizations like Ottawa Tool Library, explore programs, and share ideas. You'll also get to explore a fire truck, a recycling truck, and a new line-painting truck. 7:00 pm at Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre, 102 Greenview Ave.
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The Fall edition of the Ottawa International Writers Festival opens with a conversation with Anishinaabe visual artist Quill Christie-Peters, and Michael Redhill, who will discuss his latest novel The Trial of Katterfelto. It’s all happening at that mid century gem, Library and Archives Canada.
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The Magia Vestis Café Orchestra celebrates folk traditions from Europe, Quebec, Venezuela, and Louisiana, as Doors Open for Music at Southminster returns.
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Ditch the leftovers and spend a unique lunch hour at ‘Discover Horses: Hands-on Horsemanship for all Ages’ at Ian Millar School of Horsemanship. Explore the basics of grooming, leading, and connecting with horses.
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Renowned pianist Roman Timofeev performs a program of Mozart, Schumann, and Tchaikovsky at St. Peter's Lutheran Church (400 Sparks Street)
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Simpsons fans: if you know your Treehouse of Horror (episodes 1 through 10), get yourself to The Gilmour for Classic Simpsons Trivia. Reservations recommended. (613) 787-7778
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Reserve your spot at Brew Revolution’s Music Bingo.
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ByTowne Cinema: Köln 75, Orwell: 2+2=5. Suspiria
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Mayfair Theatre: Ballad of a Small Player, Ju-on: The Grudge
Gigs
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The Exploited. Brass Monkey
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Open Jazz Jam featuring Mathieu Brown. Jazz@248
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Indie Folk Night with Ema Jean, Aaron Wylder, Mars Aspen. Art House
THURSDAY
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✳️ Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Hansel & Gretel fuses dance with vaudeville and the silent film era to set the scene for the Brothers Grimm fairy tale. Tonight through Saturday at the National Arts Centre.
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👄 The Rocky Horror Show opens for a week’s run at Gladstone Theatre. (Great Scott! to the reader who commented using the Rapid Response form. The film is the Rocky Horror Picture Show, the play which inpired it is the Rocky Horror Show.)
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Storyteller and speaker Jan Blake tells Bottle Lamp Tales - An Evening of Whispered Legends and the Jamaican Night - at Arts Court. Presented by Ottawa Storytellers.
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The Ottawa International Writers Festival fall edition continues. The Festival Café opens at 5:00 pm, offering a menu of reasonably priced soup, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Up first on stage tonight is former CBC journalist Brian Stewart, who discusses his memoir On the Ground: My Life as a Foreign Correspondent. He’s followed by What Dreams May Come: a conversation with novelists Sara Peters and Mona Awad.
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This Saturday and Sunday mark the first of two Open Weekends at the Loft Art Studios. Located inside the heritage-designated Standard Bread Building, tonight's Opening Party from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm is a chance to step inside the studios, view the artwork, and meet the artists.
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Oatcake Supply Company presents a beginner Fabric Drum Lampshade Workshop at the Ottawa School of Art Orléans campus.
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Buy direct from miners, artists, and rock specialists at the Ottawa Rock N’ Gem Show, today through Sunday at EY Centre.
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ByTowne Cinema: Kiss of the Spider Woman, Ciné-Club d’Ottawa: Ma Mère, Dieu & Sylvie Vartan, Detour: An American Werewolf in London
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Mayfair Theatre: Eleanor the Great, Monster Pool 9, Ju-on: The Grudge
Gigs
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Rebelle, James Blonde. Rainbow Bistro
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Terri Clark & Paul Brandt. Meridian Theatres @ Centrepointe
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Open Mic. Stray Dog Brewing Co.
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Sam Wood. Night Oat
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The World Provider, Greathunter, ALgoRiddemz. House of TARG
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Black Pistol Fire - A Flagrant Act of Bliss Tour. Bronson Centre
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Mount Mural, Absolutely You, Twin Turbo, Glowveins. Avant-Garde Bar
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Comedy Night. Kichesippi Beer
FRIDAY
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The Opportunity Shop’s annual sale of used warm coats for adults and kids is today and tomorrow at the Arnprior and District Museum.
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At Ottawa International Writers Festival, tonight's first program asks Who Am I? Attempting to answer are authors Marc Bendavid (The Sapling), Susie Taylor (Vigil: Stories), and Shani Mootoo (Starry Starry Night). Then, Playlist combines the hilarious and heartbreaking stories of author, filmmaker, and performer Ivan Coyote with animations by Clyde Petersen.
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Strong Towns Ottawa Chapter’s casual meetup at Braumeister Bierhalle will explore ways to make the city more financially resilient, safe, affordable and livable.
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🆓 Do some Christmas shopping or take a workshop at the Out of the Box Fibre Artists’ Fall Fibre Fling (Kitchissippi United Church, 630 Island Park Drive). Donations appreciated. Continues Saturday.
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The Horticulture Building gets a Halloween makeover for the Hallowheel Roller Party 2025 - Adult Session. Vibe: spooky lights, costumes, and music.
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🆓 You can contribute to artist Catherine Heard’s The Emperor of Atlantis in a half day workshop at Ottawa School of Art (Orléans campus).
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It’s Ballroom Dancing, but in costumes: DQ Ballroom & Latin Dance Studio presents HELLoween:Party with performances by students and teachers followed by a social dance.
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Royal Winnipeg Ballet’s Hansel & Gretel continues at National Arts Centre.
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Ron Sexsmith unveils his 20th album in an intimate show at National Arts Centre.
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Buy direct from miners, artists, and rock specialists at Day 2 of the Ottawa Rock 'N' Gem Show, through Sunday at EY Centre.
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Thailand Cultural Weekend begins at One World Bazaar. Enjoy the flavours and cultures of Thailand through Sunday.
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ByTowne Cinema: If I had Legs I’d Kick You, Blue Moon
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Mayfair Theatre: Ballad of a Small Player, The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Gigs
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Rembros. Carleton Tavern
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Hotel Mira. Club SAW
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TARG Dance Mix '94 Halloween Rager: Dance Pop, Eurodance, Club Classics with DJ Fuzz & DJ Miami. House of TARG
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Gavin Adcock. Bronson Centre
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An Evening with the Vice Parade. Dominion Tavern
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The Shania Twain Show. Heart & Crown Barrhaven
JUST ANNOUNCED / NOW BOOKING
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The 9th Ottawa Canadian Film Festival will screen more than 15 bold dramas, shorts, and documentaries from Québec, Ontario, and British Columbia at ByTowne Cinema from November 6 to 8.
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The Rockcliffe Park Book Fair 2025 is one of the biggest gently-used book sales in the city, and it's coming up fast. Explore the shelves or visit the on-site café Friday November 7 to Sunday, November 9 at the RPPS gym/ Queen Juliana Hall. 350 Buena Vista Rd
MADE IN CANADA DEALS OF THE DAY
BUT, ONE MORE THING ...
Narcity Ottawa returns with another bombastic headline, and we’re waiting with bated breath: ‘This colourful European-style village near Ottawa is like an autumn trip to Switzerland’ they tease.
It’s Mont-Tremblant, and Katherine Caspersz does sell it. The photos look great.
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