WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT
🚉 Bad weather has cancelled dozens of trains this week on the Montréal – Ottawa – Toronto route. VIA says that it is a short term measure and the extra trains will be kept aside in case they are needed to assist stranded trains. – Josh Pringle at CTV
🏢 Carleton member of Parliament Bruce Fanjoy is criticizing his own party, the Liberals, over the Federal employee return to office mandate. ‘There is little to no evidence that a one-size-fits-all RTO policy will improve productivity or service to Canadians’, he says. The Federal government has ordered most Federal employees back to the office four days per week by summer and and five days per week for executives. – CBC
↪ The Federal government recorded 2,681 cases of misconduct and wrongdoing by public employees last year, resulting in 145 terminations and 783 suspensions without pay.
THE DAILY POLL
Are you a true crime fan?
▪️ “I took piano lessons when I was young and wish I had kept it up.”
▪️ “I’ve always dreamed of playing the violin — the Suzuki method always seemed a possibility except it's for children! I’m 75!”
▪️ “I used to play one but life got in the way.”
▪️ “Multiple instruments. Having fun!”
▪️ “Well I used to — I imagine it would come back with a small amount of practice.”
▪️ “I played a few in my youth but don’t now. Whenever I try to practice my cats run around and hide.”
▪️ “Drums baby!”
▪️ “I’m the black sheep of the family. No instruments, but I sing. Oh, the horror!”
THE ROLLING THREE DAY CALENDAR
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TUESDAY
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Indulge in some pre-Valentine's Day sparkling wine sipping. At Botega Nicastro’s A Sparkling Aperitovo, Sommelier Connor Gallagher will reveal the secrets behind price points and how to match bubblies with meals. $95 per person. (ByWard Market)
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A story of ‘loss, love, friendship, and the healing power of music’, GCTC’s production of The Piano Teacher by Dorothy Dittrich is running until Sunday (February 15).
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August: Osage County continues at Gladstone Theatre (ends Saturday)
Cinema
Gigs
WEDNESDAY
Cinema
Gigs
THURSDAY
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Igloofest is billed as the world's coldest dance floor for good reason. Don't forget your thermals or pay for the VIP section with its heated bars and bathrooms. Tonight's DJ lineup: Bunt., DJ Mandy, and TYR One. Igloofest runs today through Saturday at Place des Festivals Zibi (Gatineau)
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Make your own Linocut Valentine’s Day card or decorate a Bento Cake. Both sessions get underway at 5:30 pm at Next Door’s The Makers Table. All materials, snacks, and drinks are included for $49 + tax per person. (Little Italy)
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Visit the Embassy of the Republic of Armenia to Canada for the inaugural Made in Armenia, by Armenians market (tonight and tomorrow from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm). Learn about the culture and flavours of Armenia in a unique setting. (Golden Triangle)
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The 18-piece Ottawa Jazz Orchestra plays music - some of it performed from unpublished scores - by film and television composer Johnny Richards. My Fair Lady Goes to Town is at the National Arts Centre Fourth Stage. Second performance tomorrow (Downtown)
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Mickey Mouse and his pals take you on a journey to locations you've only seen in films. Prepare to be amazed at Disney on Ice: Road Trip Adventures. Canadian Tire Centre (Kanata)
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Learn a little something about Ottawa’s history from Chloe Dennis, the Bytown Museum Exhibition and Collections Manager. The stone building dates back to 1827 and has been a museum for almost 110 years.
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The For Us, By Us - Black History Vendor Market at Carleton U features Black-owned businesses, artists, and entrepreneurs. Nideyinàn - Galleria, 4th floor from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. (Old Ottawa South)
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An Evening of Sin presents Lascivious Love Stories: A Burlesque Spectacle at Rainbow Bistro. (ByWard Market)
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Road Trip. See yourself in a whole new light at Chasin’ Turkeys Bowling Lanes Half Price Thursdays. You and up to five friends can book a glow in the dark lane for $30.(Carleton Place)
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The Piano Teacher continues at GCTC
Cinema
Gigs
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Josh Ross. Hard Rock Ottawa
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Yacht Rock Happy Hour with Ian Fitze. The Robo Lounge
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Jazz Jam Session. Irene’s Pub
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Ad Infinitum, Seven Spires, Tulip, Sovereign Council. Overflow Brewing
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