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STATISTICS OTTAWA

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• The number of No Frills supermarkets in Ottawa now providing Presto card services. Transit users can now buy or load Presto cards at the 200 Grant Carman Drive and 2681 Alta Vista Drive locations.

• Ted Raymond at CTV

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OTTAWAN OF THE DAY

• Rich Loen

• The artist and former tech entrepreneur runs the Salon des Bananes gallery, notable for the giant banana atop the Loen Design sign on Carling Avenue.

• Next week, one of his largest installations will be open to the public: Databells is a collection of 100 bells from around the world, the ‘result of several years of programming, wiring and invention’.

• Lynn Saxberg in the Ottawa Citizen   

QUOTE

• [We] have engaged in discussions with the agent and I think both sides agree that it would be best for everybody for a fresh start for Alex

• –  Sens general manager Steve Staios on the possibilty of Alex Formenton returning to the team. Formenten was one of five players recently acquitted of sexual assault from an incident when they all played for Canada’s world junior team in 2018.

•  Formenton currently plays for HC Ambri-Piotta in the Swiss league.

•  – CBC

SPORTS

• ⚽ NSL Ottawa Rapid – 2 Calgary Wild 1, yesterday

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  WHAT’S GOING ON AT CITY HALL

  No more meetings this week

  Agenda

  

  WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT

  🚩 The Supreme Court has declined the City’s appeal over the Kanata golf course decision. The Ontario Superior Court had ruled that the owner of the Kanata Golf and Country Club could build 1,500 homes on its property, a decision that will now stand. The City had long argued that a 1981 agreement guaranteed a fixed amount of green space which would be reduced by the home building. – Arthur White-Crummey at CBC

  
  🚨  A 26-year-old man has been charged for threatening the life of Morrissey before his performance at CityFolk last Friday.

  On BlueSky, the man had written ‘Steven Patrick Morrissey when you perform at TD Place here in Ottawa next week on the evening of September 12th, 2025 at about 9pm, I will be present at the venue in the audience and I will attempt to shoot you many times and kill you with a very large gun that I own illegally.’ – Nicholas Kohler in the Ottawa Citizen

  ↪  You oughta know that Alanis Morissette was awarded an honorary doctorate by the University of Ottawa over the weekend. ‘This distinction honours her achievements in music and her commitment to women’s empowerment as well as physical, psychological and spiritual integrity’, says the university.

  
  🗳️ The warden of Renfrew County wants his position changed to a directly elected official. In Refrew County, like most Ontario counties, the warden – which is anagalous to a mayor – is a regular councillor whom the others appoint to the position for one-year term. The councillors themselves are not elected by the public but are appointed by the municipalities within the county. Warden Peter Emon also expects that an elected warden would serve for four years. – Alex Lambert in the Eganville Leader

  
  🚆  Passengers who like catching the VIARail in Cornwall or Brockville for more options will soon have fewer options. Not every train on the Montréal – Toronto route goes through Ottawa; we’re actually on a bypass between Brockville and Dorval. There are several other trains that go straight through and some people prefer to make the trip to Cornwall or Brockville to catch them. But in a measure to make service between the Toronto and Montréal quicker, Trains 60, 61, 68, and 69 will no longer stop in Cornwall (or Kingston). Trains 68 and 69 will no longer stop in Brockville.  – Josh Pringle at CTV

  
  🧄  The Ottawa Citizen’s gardening columnist says that now is the time to get your garlic into the ground for next year. Garlic doesn’t thrive when planted in the spring as it stops growing when it gets hot.  – Adair Heuchan in the Ottawa Citizen
   

  🌊  The Museum of Civilization still closed due to two watermain breaks on Laurier Street in Gatineau. The City says that the breaks have been repaired but have issued a ‘boil water’ advisory for Laurier Street and the Jos Montferrand building.  – The Ottawa Citizen

  

  THE DAILY POLL

  Do you think the City should keep fighting the golf course over green space in Kanata?

  Yes, Kanata is known for its green space

  No, the Courts have decided the golf course can build houses

  This just seems so Ottawa: complex, based on ancient contracts, and ultimately developers do what they want

  This just seems so Ottawa: against development in Kanata but full speed ahead on Tewin

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    Previously in ottawan polls:

  • We asked, ‘What are your Thanksgiving plans?’

    • 6%  I’ll be making the spread

    • 20%  I’m going to friends or family

    • 8% I’m ordering a pre-made dinner

    • 11% I’m going to a restaurant

    • 55% I have no plans at all

  • 
    Commentary

  ▪️ “I’m leaving the country!”
  
  ▪️ “No plans yet. I prefer to host because we have more room than our local family, but I detest the pre/post gathering clean-fest.”
  
  ▪️ “Red Apron does a bread spread.”
  
  ▪️ “I have done the takeout dinners before but they are getting more expensive so we will do it potluck style this year!”
  
  ▪️ “I’m feeding upwards of 25 people over two days of celebrating, so we no longer do the turkey, stuffing, potatoes, gravy, veggies, dessert route, instead, it will be a massive homemade lasagna, caesar salad, garlic bread, and several types of pies.”
  
  ▪️ “We are flying up from the States to be with our lovely family, to enjoy a traditional turkey dinner and to sample the best local ale that the Ottawa Valley has to offer. Bliss!”
  
  ▪️ “I don’t eat meat and I don’t like crowds ... so happy to stay in with my husband!”
  
  ▪️ “Farm Boy has been our Thanksgiving and Christmas go-to for years. Our kids and grandkids like it about as much as the meals we used to labour intensely over.”

  ▪️ “Waiting for October to plan!”

  

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  THE ROLLING THREE DAY CALENDAR

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  THURSDAY

  • ✳️  🆓 Cranium Festival opens with performances by Luna Elle, Mely Walide, and Haliey Smith at Queen St. Fare. Hosted by Jessie Simoons. The gig is free, but you must register.  

  • ✳️  Comedian Mike Dambra plays the first of three consecutive gigs at Yuk Yuk’s Ottawa West.  

  • The 2025 edition of One World Bazaar opens in Manotick. 

  • Urban Art Collective continues the Hintonburg Night Market, where you can find art, locally crafted products, and something delicious to eat. 

  • As the store celebrates its birthday, the first 10 customers through the door at Aurelius will receive a goodie bag worth $36. 

  • Liverpudlian sibling dance party enthusiasts Big Sis play Club SAW. https://admitone.com/events/big-sis-ottawa-10060954 

  • Atlético Ottawa take on Vancouver FC in the Canadian Championship Semifinals. 

  • Talented improvisers will create and perform a brand new musical using suggestions from audience members, right before your eyes. Red Bird from 8:00 pm. 

  • 🎺 Road Trip: Take a drive to Metcalfe for a groovy little outdoor gig in Victoria Park featuring The Fuse, a young R&B-Rock band with its own five-piece horn section. 

  • ByTowne Cinema: Free Screening: Tempête, À bicyclette (Ride Away!), Ciné-Club d'Ottawa - Prodigieuses, Ciné-Club d'Ottawa - Vingt Dieux 

  • Mayfair Theatre: Naked Ambition, Malevych  

    Gigs

  • Gabriel Iglesias: The 1976 Tour. Canadian Tire Centre

  • Van Joe, BOSS_KEY, Piss The Bed, Jesse Dangerously. House of TARG

  • Brazilian Jazz. Night Oat

  FRIDAY

  • ✳️  🆓 No tickets are required at the Cranium Festival show at Ogilvy Square. See PVRX, Banggz, Mindflip, Theolodge, and Queenn perform. Testament will be the host, other music provided by DJ Karyen. 

  • ✳️  🆓 Watch the classic The Great Dictator in Beechwood Cemetery. 

  • ✳️  Art Battle is back at Overflow. Every round is 20 minutes of pure talent and creativity. 

  • The Quilt Walk is back today through Sunday at 2477 Huntley Road in Stittsville. If you’re unfamiliar, it's Mad About Patchwork’s outdoor pathway lined with 200 quilts in a dazzling collection of colours and patterns. 

  • Performed by the Odessa Orchestra & Friends and the Nairobi Chamber Chorus, conducted by Grammy-nominated Matt Dunkley, and curated by the composer himself, The World of Hans Zimmer brings the music of the movies to life. Canadian Tire Centre. 

  • The Lionyls release their new EP ‘Leona’ at the Gladstone Theatre tonight, supported by The New Hires and Loch Nisse Monster. 

  • The Ottawa Wine Auction in support of Music & Beyond will be led by guest auctioneer Stephen Ranger. Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre, Woodside Hall, from 6:30 pm. 

  • ByTowne Cinema: Peak Everything (Amour apocalypse), The History of Sound, Deconstructing Abbey Road with Scott Freiman, Drunken Cinema: Mean Girls 

  • Mayfair Theatre: Splitsville, Riefenstahl, The Rocky Horror Picture Show 

    Gigs

  • Close Enough. No Go Coffee Co (Osgoode)

  • I’m in Love Indie Dance Pop. The 27 Club

  • 80s Dance Party with DJ Remi Royale and One Vision. House of TARG

  • Pimienta. Art House

  • The Bush Pilots, Ken Dirschl. Irene’s Pub

  • Sussex. Rainbow Bistro 

  SATURDAY

  Today’s festivals:

  • The inaugural Kanata Craft Beer Festival’s full day features pours from some of your favourite brewers. 

  • 🆓 Cranium Festival continues: Juno-award winning Canadian actress and R&B singer Aqyila takes to the stage. 

  • ↪  Join the cool kids at the Cranium Afterparty at Hyde & Seek. You'll need to pay for this one. 

  • 🆓 Billed as the ‘world's longest street festival’ Taste of Wellington is a massive street party with tastings from many Hintonburg and Wellington Village restaurants, live music, circus acts, activities for kids, and local shopping,  from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Donations to Parkdale Food Centre are always welcome. 

  • 🚗 🆓  Road Trip: Ogle the classic and vintage automobiles at Milliken Landscaping Garden Centre’s 2nd Annual Car Show in Braeside. Visit the food trucks and Cold Bear Brewing when you need sustenance. 

  Today’s markets:

  • Cheerfully Made leaves the charm of Almonte behind for their big Ottawa Fall Market at Bells Sensplex 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.  Admission $5 

  • Ottawa Mystic Market sets up at Next Door. Find all the candles and witchy decor that you need for the season. Continues tomorrow.

  • 🥕 Road Trip Go to Carleton Place Farmers Market HarvestFestival for the vendors and stay for the petting zoo. 

  • Cumberland Heritage Village Museum’s annual Harvest Market is an outdoor experience with vendors, crafters, farmers, and food. 

  • After a successful inaugural summer session, Metcalfe Plaza waves goodbye to the 2025 session with a Closing Party with White Rabbit. The outdoor rain or shine event gets underway at 5:00 pm.  

  • The Richmond Fair begins with a parade. 

  • Katimavik Craft Sale is a hyper-local event in Kanata that features 14 makers and entrepreneurs.

  • There are so many artists taking part in the West End Studio Tour that it takes two weekends to visit them all. Check it out today or tomorrow and again next weekend.  

  • 🆓  Take a midday break with Ottawa Music Industry Coalition's City Sounds Live, at Fourth Avenue Baptist Church in the Glebe. 

  • Mad About Patchwork’s gorgeous outdoor Quilt Walk gallery continues in Stittsville.  

  • Pull the dirndl and lederhosen out of the closet because it’s time for Oktoberfest at Tavern at the Gallery. 

  • There are 11:00 am starting points in Ottawa and Gatineau for the Draw the Line Ottawa-Gatineau March and rally at the US Embassy. 

  • Ottawa Lapsmith and Mineral Club presents its 57th Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show and Sale at Nepean Sportsplex. $8 admission; kids 12 and under free. 

  • ByTowne Cinema:  Sing-Along: The Greatest Showman, Peak Everything (Amour apocalypse), The History of Sound, City on Fire 

  • Mayfair Theatre: Riefenstahl, Splitsville, D(e)ad  

    Gigs

  • The Dirty Nil, Heart Attack Man, Spite House. Bronson Centre Music Theatre

  • Keith Urban. Canadian Tire Centre

  • The Barrow Gang. Carleton Tavern

  
  JUST ANNOUNCED / NOW BOOKING

  • There’s a mansion, a murder, and a mystery.  Also: laughs. Tickets are now on sale for the Broadway Across Canada production of Clue, coming to the National Arts Centre January 6 through 11. 

  • 🦃 Road Trip: Chasin’ Turkeys Bowling Tournament will raise money for the Lanark County Food Bank. $20 per player. Friday September 26. 

  • 🆓  Let Ottawa Tool Library recycle your collection of expired batteries and dead electronics at the Open House on Saturday October 4. 

  

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  BUT, ONE MORE THING ...

  • Local newspapers may now be few and far between, and online newsites tend to be most successful in urban areas but the rural residents of South Glengarry Township have for decades had a more permanent news source: The Rock.

  • Located at the corner of the Glen Road and County Road 27, locals chalk news that needs to be spread on it: weddings, meetings, birth and deaths – all get reported, briefly.

  

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