Hello Ottawa
In Today’s Edition
→ Almonte was briefly on high alert as notorious emu, Enzo, escaped
→ Learn the secret of matching bubblies with meals at Botega Nicastro’s A Sparkling Aperitovo tomorrow
→ Deals of the Day on Canadian-made bath salts at Elva’s All Naturals and golf packages at the Brookstreet Hotel
ð Birthday Shout Out
Everyone, please wish OTTAWAN member Dave W a Happy Birthday! (Feb 7)!
ð Reader Thank You - Valentine’s Day at Bloomfield’s Flowers
Bloomfields was honoured to be voted THE OTTAWAN’s Best of Ottawa 2025
As a thank you, OTTAWAN readers can use code OTTAWAN at checkout with any bouquet, arrangement, or orchid from our Valentine’s Day Collection, and we’ll mail you a complimentary Posy Bouquet Gift Certificate ($35 + tax value) to enjoy this spring.
The Fine print: One per customer. Posy bouquets redeemable in-store only, Feb 18–March 31. Code will appear as a 1¢ checkout discount; certificates will be mailed after purchase.
– Martha and Darren
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Some of our members are coming in to find mouse droppings on their desks in the morning
– Vivian Funk, vice-president of health and safety with the Association of Justice Counsel (the union for lawyers who work for the Federal government), on one of the difficulties that Federal workers are finding as they return to the office.
SPORTS
ð NLL Ottawa Black Bears 11 – Calgary Roughnecks 9, last Friday
ð OHL Ottawa 67s 5 – Owen Sound Attack 4, yesterday
ð OHL Ottawa 67s 5 – Brantford Bulldogs 1, last Saturday
ð CHL Les Olympiques de Gatineau 2 – Les Saguenéens de Chicoutimi 5, last Saturday
ð CHL Les Olympiques de Gatineau 2 – Les Foreurs de Val-d'Or 4, last Friday
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT CITY HALL
Built Heritage Committee
Tuesday, February 10 at 9:30 pm
- Heritage Permit for Alterations at 110-116 York Street
- 159 Montreal Road - Resolution of Appeal
Agenda
Ottawa Public Library Board
Tuesday, February 10 at 5:00 pm
Agenda
WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT
ðļ After 60 years in business, Steve’s Music is closing its Catherine Street shop and four others in Ontario and Québec. The Montréal shop will continue to operate. Steve’s Music first opened in the ByWard Market over 40 years ago. – Nathan Fung at CBC
ðĶĪ Almonte was briefly on high alert as the notorious emu, Enzo, escaped. Enzo fled Gagné Homestead and Rescue and headed downtown, with ‘the grace of a prehistoric runway model and the speed of pure chaos ... exploring the town like a true tourist’. Enzo’s companion Blue also made the attempt but was thwarted at the Rescue’s gate. – Guy Quenneville at CBC
ðïļ Capital ward councillor Shawn Menard wants a winter parking ban on Grove Avenue. Residents have been complaining that since street improvements were made, buses have had trouble navigating the narrowed street in the snow. – Natasha Baldin in the Ottawa Citizen
⊠Lincoln Station passengers have been forced to climb snowbanks as O Train construction has closed a sidewalk.
ðŽ Make alternative plans for your Fort McMurray vacation as Porter Airlines has cancelled its upcoming flights to the City from Ottawa. The YOW – Fort McMurray route was set to begin this spring but has been put aside after the airline revised its plans. – Jon Tupper at Play 107.3
âïļ An unusual notice says the City is seeking a will or next of kin. ‘Anyone having knowledge of the Last Will and Testament and/or heirs of the Estate of Edwin George Young – Born on March 3rd, 1912 in Ontario, Canada – Died on November 24th, 2003 in Ontario, Canada – who previously owned property in and around the Flewellyn Road and Huntley Road area, Stittsville, in the 1970’s. Please contact : Suzanne Iacovitti suzanne.iacovitti@ottawa.ca 613-580-2424 Ext 70306’. – Stittsville Central
THE DAILY POLL
Do you play a musical instrument?
âŠïļ “Doesn't matter who wins. Just want to see Bad Bunny perform so that the Maga supporters doesn't attend.”âââ
âŠïļ “The US can keep their SuperBowl -we have the Grey Cup and superiorty in hockey - so there!”âââ
âŠïļ “Really looking forward to Bad Bunny and the 1/2 time show more than the game which is often a snoozer.”âââ
âŠïļ “Wish we could see the US commercials.”âââ
âŠïļ “Hate American Football. Small field, 4 downs and the dumb red flag that Canadian football adopted. Ridiculous salaries for the players. CFL is a much better game.”âââ
âŠïļ “Hawks gonna fly.”âââ
âŠïļ “I have no use for American sports. Too many commercials, not enough sport.”âââ
âŠïļ “I just chose at random. Don’t care who wins. Just looking forward to Bad Bunny singing in Spanish in a dress!”âââ
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THE ROLLING THREE DAY CALENDAR
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âģïļ Means change from previous edition
MONDAY
Cinema
Gigs
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
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Jade Eagleson. Bronson Centre
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Open Mic. The Laff
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Ad Infinitum, Seven Spires, Tulip, Sovereign Council. Overflow Brewing
WEDNESDAY
Cineam
Gigs
JUST ANNOUNCED / NOW BOOKING
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Road Trip: Tickets are selling very fast to the Heated Rivalry Trivia Night at Foundry Collective & Coffee Bar. (Saturday, February 28). Expect the Shane Hollander Moscow Mule, open face tuna melts, and the chance to reveal just how much real estate the show is taking up in your brain.(Carleton Place)
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Musical kids, teens, and even adults will be interested in the Red Bird Summer Camps, which are taking bookings now. (Centretown)
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