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In Today’s Edition
– Martha and Darren
NUMBER
The number of stories that the under construction Amazon warehouse on Bill Leathem Drive has lost since last month. Amazon has not said why it lopped off the top floor.
OTTAWAN OF THE DAY
When the Kanata arbourist saw on Ottawa Reddit that a cat had been stuck at the top of an 80 foot tree in Orléans, he leapt into action.
Using his tree-topping equipment, Sirrs was able to almost, but not quite, reach the cat. However, after the Ottawa Fire Service brought a pole with a loop, used for capturing wild animals, Sirrs successfully brought down the freezing feline.
Unsurprising to any one who understands these creatures, it was an orange cat.
QUOTE
– A new report from the Office of the Auditor General warning that that the problems of the Phoenix Pay System will continue into the brand new payroll system if it is not fixed.
– Catherine Morrison in the Canadian Press
SPORTS
🥍 NLL Ottawa Ottawa Blackbears10 – Vancouver Warriors 8, last Friday
🏒 NHL Ottawa Senators 5 – Toronto Maple Leafs 2, last Saturday
🏒 OHL Ottawa 67s 6 – Kingston Frontenacs 1, last Saturday
🏒 OHL Ottawa 67s 3 – Oshawa Generals 4, last Friday
🏒 CHL Les Olympiques de Gatineau 67s 3 – Les Voltigeurs de Drummondville 2, last Saturday
🏒 CHL Les Olympiques de Gatineau 67s 1 –L’Armada de Blainville-Boisbriand 3, last Friday
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Joint Planning and Housing and Community Services Committee
Tuesday, March 24 at 10:30 am
Whose flag is flying at City Hall today? Pakistan
City Hall flies the flag of embassies and high commissions on their national days.
📷 The City is considering four 24-hour, bus-only lanes along Bank Street. The bus-only lanes would run betwen Fourth and Woodlawn avenues. The battle lines, as usual, are between some business owners - who complain that there is not enough parking already and this will make it worse - and local residents who want increased bus service. – Guy Quenneville at CBC
↪ Strong Towns Ottawa is looking for volunteers to do outreach and gather support for the plan this Saturday.
🚄 Landowners, including the City of Ottawa, along the potential Alto high speed rail routes will soon be asked for permission to visit properties. Between Ottawa and Peterborough, Alto is considering two routes, a southern one through Brockville and Kingston and a northern one that doesn’t go through any major population centres.– Natasha O’Neill at CityNews
🎼 Tickets to new music venue, History, go on sale Friday. The inaugural act, The Wallflowers, play History on August 20. Other acts booked next Autumn include Kaleo, The Pretty Reckless, Sabaton, Two Door Cinema Club, Bahamas, Marianas Trench, TALK, and Wolf Parade. The former general manager of the Commodore Ballroom in Vancouver, Bronwyn Campbell, has been announced as the head of History. – Lynn Saxberg in the Ottawa Citizen
↪ It’s the final week for Ottawa musicians to submit their songs to the City’s Music on Hold, City Sounds and O-Buskers programmes.
Which colour of cat is the smartest?
Previously in ottawan polls:
We asked, ‘Should the Ottawa Police Service constables wear body cameras?’
48% Yes, it will provide objective evidence about police contact with individuals
11% No, the cameras are controlled by the police and can be manipulated
10% All City employees who deal with the public should wear one
12% We got rid of speed cameras, we don’t need more cameras
19% Only if, after reading the suspect’s rights, the police say something like ‘Ready for your close-up, punk?’ or ‘You’re not big. It’s the pictures that got small’
Commentary
▪️ “Don't always trust the Police!”
▪️ “This is long overdue. Glad to see it will be expanded and will benefit both sides.”
▪️ “I think cameras would be helpful for the police and for the public as long as they cannot be modified.”
▪️ “It will provide protection for both citizens and officers in my opinion.”
▪️ “Have you watched the recent season of The Lincoln Lawyer? Nuff said.”
▪️ “Yes because it might make everyone behave better? Too bad Ford got rid of speed cameras ... he should have taken the funds from the tickets & given it to health care to help with that!”
▪️ “It’s 2026, California has been using them since 2014, and the US federal government has been helping with funding since 2016. I thought we were better than the US.”
▪️ “It’s for everyone’s safety. Not just investigation for accountability’s sake. All parties have the right to get home safe at the end of the day.”
▪️ “Especially knowing now that research shows that 9.3% of charter violations were committed by Ottawa Police Services.”
▪️ “This should have been done a long time ago. It’s all about accountability.”
▪️ “They're not perfect, but they are a start toward accountability.”
▪️ “After full implementation, the sketchy handling of events will need to have investigations for ‘why was your camera off'’ Track those officers. Ya, I think i watch too much TV!”
▪️ “All law enforcement in this country should wear body cams. The police has proven time and time again that they cant be trusted. Body worn cams dont fix every problem, but they increase accountability.
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MONDAY
✳️ Grab a rare chance to witness or participate in an open rehearsal for Mozart’s Requiem, with Doors Open for Music at Southminster’s Roland Graham. It’s free, but you must reserve a space.
Naked Boys Reading is back at LIVE on Elgin. Tonight's theme: Community and Belonging.
🆓 SoulRhythms is the regular community dance workshop at 7:00 pm in the National Arts Centre’s Peter A. Herrndorf Place. After you've danced your stress away, listen to Student Chamber Music Ensembles on the Fourth Stage, courtesy of uOttawa music students.
Cinema
ByTowne Cinema: Montréal, My Beautiful (Montréal, Ma Belle), Miroirs No. 3, Sympathy for the Underdog
Mayfair Theatre: Marty Supreme, Tender Mercies, Colors
Gigs
From Campus to Stage: Triplicate (Wayne Eagles, Roddy Ellias, Jesse Stewart. The Robo Lounge
Karaoke Mondays. Atomic Rooster
VERSefest, Ottawa’s International Poetry Festival brings readings, workshops, and performances to Arts Court until Sunday (March 30). (Downtown)
Le Hibou welcomes Phil Jenkins to the stage. (Wakefield)
It’s Week 2 of the online lecture series The Concerto: A Conversation Across Four Centuries, presented by Music & Beyond. This week’s topic: Order, Elegance, and Conversation (1750–1800).
Cinema
ByTowne Cinema: The Things You Kill, Montréal My Beautiful (Montréal, Ma Belle), Rad (49th Anniversary)
Mayfair Theatre: Hamnet, Marty Supreme, Scarlet
Gigs
Crown Lands. Howard Shenkman Hall, Shenkman Arts Centre
Katherine & Nicholas. Night Oat
Mehdi Cayenne. National Arts Centre
Peter Woods plays the Robo Lounge with Nick Gummeson. (The Glebe)
Activists and real life partners David Suzuki and Tara Cullis appear on the Howard Shenkman Hall stage with What You Won’t Do For Love, a live show of stories and insights. (Orleans)
VERsefest continues. (Downtown)
🆓 As we prepare to celebrate Ottawa’s bicentennial, Heritage Ottawa looks forward with the free virtual lecture ‘Tomorrow’s Ottawa - Setting the Path Towards Tomorrow’s Heritage ...’ 7:00 pm; please register in advance. (Online)
Cinema
ByTowne Cinema: A Private Life, Slumber Party (A Cinderella Story), The Things You Kill
Mayfair Theatre: Sentimental Value, Colors
Gigs
Concrete Vehicles. The 27 Club
Open Stage. Night Oat
July Talk. Bronson Centre
JUST ANNOUNCED / NOW BOOKING
Schedule some creative time this Spring with a workshop from Hintonburg Pottery. They’ve got sessions on Easter-themed lidded jars (hand made, no wheel), Fairy Doors (what garden is complete without one?), Mushroom Houses, Jewelry, and even ceramic birds. (Hintonburg)
Two Dragon Boat notices of which to note:
Bytown Dragon Boat Club is recruiting. Watch the Facebook Live event on Thursday (March 26) for a short info session. (Online)
Busting Out Ottawa, the city's only breast cancer paddling Dragon Boat team, is also recruiting new members. If you've ever received a breast cancer diagnosis, you're invited to participate in the Membership Information Event on Tuesday April 14. RSVP to membership@
Although this note probably belongs in the Deals of the Day section, we love the store’s marketing and think it deserves a spot in Just Announced. Menswear emporium Stomping Ground is having one of its legendary Warehouse Sales on Saturday (March 28). Turn your volume up.
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Sure, the awards cover all the usual bases – Arts, Culture & Entertainment, Automotive, Food & Drink, Health, Beauty and Wellness, Home Improvement, Kids & Pets, Services, Shopping, and Sports, Recreation & Fitness, but don’t miss ‘Best Place to take a Selfie’ (Perth Sign on Gore Street).
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