Hello Ottawa

STATISTICS OTTAWA

NUMBER

• $26 million

• – The amount of money that defence contractor Dominion Dynamics has raised in pre-seed and seed funding. The company plans to use the cash to ‘hire hundreds more engineers and open a 25,000-square-foot factory in Kanata’ as it developes Auranet, a “network of sensors and autonomous systems designed to monitor Canada’s northern frontier, as well as a drone designed to pair with fifth-generation fighter jets’ .

• Ottawa Business Journal

•  

ALMONTER OF THE DAY

• Brennan Martin   

• The filmaker is fundraising to create a spoof Hallmark Christmas film set in his home burg, The Friendly Town. The teaser trailers are on his Kickstarter here.

• Millstone News
   

QUOTE

• [A]ll three levels of government are working together to help eliminate types of housing people want so they can build more of what they don’t want

– Journalist Randall Denley in the Ottawa Citizen arguing that the proposed new zoning laws are self-defeating.

‘Think of the Ottawa neighbourhoods that people admire the most. The Glebe, Ottawa South, parts of Sandy Hill, and Britannia Beach come to mind’ – these are the areas that will be most changed, Denley believes.

• ‘Ottawa’s new rules will replace bungalows with condos that lack parking’

• 

  PLEASE SUPPORT THE OTTAWAN

  the ottawan was launched in 2020 as the daily answer to the questions: What’s going on? What should I do? Where is somewhere good to eat? Please consider joining the many other readers with a monthly, annual, or one-time donation to keep the ottawan on its mission. All annual or one-time donations over $60 include an ottawan or historic logo t-shirt of their choice.

  Membership levels ✅ $5 mo / Technically Beautiful ✅ $10 mo / ByTowner ✅ $20 mo / City that Fun Remembered ✅ $25 mo / Truly ott ✅ Or make a one-time donation Join Us

  

  WHAT’S GOING ON AT CITY HALL

  No more meetings this week

  Agenda

  

  WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT

  🚊 The wheel assemblies of O Train carriages are once more wreaking havoc. Acting out of an ‘abundance of caution’, OC Transpo have reduced service to single carriages – instead of two carriages – even during rush hour to repair the cartridge bearing assemblies. OC Transpo says it noticed flakes breaking off  flakes the metal surface inside the axle bearing. The agency says it will not be running a replacement bus service as it is short of buses. – CBC

  ↪ OC Transpo says the bus routes with the most canceled buses are 6, 7, 5, 11, 12, and 14.

   

  ♨️ Seventy thousand people in central Gatineau are under a boil water advisory. An electrical problem at the drinking water treatment plant caused a shutdown of the pumps. Residents are advised to boil water for one minute – including water intended for pets – and toss any ice made this morning.– Ottawa Sun

   

  🚨 Ottawa police officers have been cleared after a woman in their custody broke her arm.  After handcuffing an intoxicated 55 year-old woman last September and escorting her down a stairwell, the woman broke her arm. The Special Investigations Unit has cleared the officers, stating that the woman lost her footing and fell. – Ottawa Citizen

   

  ✂️ Algonquin College is considering dropping up to 30 courses this year. On the chopping block are: journalism, Sustainable Architectural Design, Horticultural Industries, Horticulture Techniques – Apprenticeship, Manufacturing Engineering Technician, 
  Faculty of Arts and Media Design, Applied Museum Studies, Design Foundations, Music, Media and Film Foundations, General Arts and Science, Music Industry Arts, Illustration and Concept Art, Bachelor of Culinary Arts & Food Science (Honours), Bartending, Business Development and Sales, Hotel and Restaurant Operations Management, Tourism – Travel, Law Clerk, Event Management, Financial Services, Paralegal, Pre-Health Pathway to Certificates and Diplomas, Public Safety & Community Studies, Recreation and Leisure Services.   – Ted Raymond at CTV

  

  THE DAILY POLL

  Do you think parking spaces are important in new developments ?

  🔘 Yes. We’re not New York City or London, people will have cars

  🔘 No, the only way to encourage walkable development is to make it harder to own a car

  🔘 I'm fine with limiting parking spots in new developments but not for limiting my own parking spot

  🔘 Who needs a car when we have the excellent service of the O Train and so many buses?

  🔘 I own a bus

  • 
    Previously in ottawan polls:

  • We asked, ‘How romantic would you deem Ottawa?’

    • 5% Very

    • 25% Somewhat. If I squint.

    • 22% Not at all.

    • 22% If by Ottawa, you mean Gatineau, I'm a believer

    • 26% If you mean like Frankenstein, Dracula, and The Count of Monte Cristo, I’m a believer

  • 
    Commentary

  ▪️ “I am 74, I think more in terms of survival than romance, especially when driving within the city!”​​​
  
  ▪️ “Somewhat. Even if I don’t squint. You just have to be proactive to find it.”​​​​
  
  ▪️ “Highly variable. Parts are (villages, Wellington Street), parts aren’t.”​​​
  
  ▪️ “Had our first date skating on the canal and then got engaged there, so it’s very romantic to me!”​​​ ​​​​
  
  ▪️ “Ottawa is as romantic as you make it. Skating on the canal, stolen glances on free museum night, tulip festival, etc. And, frankly, cosy pubs are way more romantic than high octane nightlife, and Ottawa has plenty of those!”​​​

  

  HISTORIC OTTAWA LOGO T-SHIRTS

  Ogilvy’s Department Store T-Shirt Charles Ogilvy Limited began as dry goods shop on Rideau Street in 1897, and ended its reign as Ottawa’s greatest department store in 1992. Help support the ottawan by buying one of our historic logo t-shirts. Shop for t-shirts

  

  THE ROLLING THREE DAY CALENDAR

  Is there an event we should know about?
  Please use our easy event submission form

  ✳️ Means change from previous edition

  THURSDAY

  • 🆓  VegOttawa’s Veganuary programming continues with a screening of ‘Eating Our Way ton Extinction’ followed by a Q&A with the association's board of directors.

  • Take a Tai Chi lesson in the greenhouse at Aquatopia, then enjoy tea and a light vegan snack. 

  • Copperbelt continues at the NAC  

  • Give your unwanted Christmas gift a new home at the Hintonburg Public House Re-Gift Bingo event. 

  Cinema

  • ByTowne Cinema: No Other Choice, The Choral, The Zone: A.I.: Artificial Intelligence 

  • Mayfair Theatre: Father Mother Sister Brother, The Running Man  

  Gigs

  • Wormwitch, Scalding, Norilsk. Dominion Tavern

  • Bingo Thursday. Broadhead Brewery

  • Curtis Jones, Al Sam Band, Austin Camp, Emily Steinwell. Avant-Garde bar

  • Open Mic. Moose McGruire's (Hunt Club), Stray Dog Brewing (Orléans)

FRIDAY

• ✳️ Last-minute fun thing for a good cause: Joe Thottungal brings a pop up of flavours from his resto Coconut Lagoon to Dominion City Brewing, for a four course meal in support of Matthew House and Carty House. Choose from two seatings. (Gloucester)  

• ✳️ Have a reading and search for your perfect gems at Ottawa East Psychic & Crystal Fair (today through Sunday). Jim Durrell Recreation Centre (Heron Gate/Alta Vista). 

• ✳️ Road Trip: Tonight’s the first of consecutive anniversary parties for Arnprior’s Cold Bear Brewing. It’s Flamingo Friday, and The Polar Reefers will bring Jimmy Buffet tribute vibe. No cover, no reservations. Just loads of fun. 

• Local folk musician Marc Alyre is releasing his debut album, ‘Poor Solutions to Invented Problems’ at Art House. 

• Catch some National Lacrosse League action as Ottawa Black Bears take on Vancouver Warriors at Canadian Tire Centre. 

• Copperbelt continues at the NAC

Get into art today

• Give your creative skills a glow up with the Winter Watercolour Workshop at Wallack’s Art Supplies & Framing. Tonight’s session: Winterlude: Mittens with Yulia Lisitsyna.(Centretown)

• There’s more art happening at Arlington 5, where Community Canvas by Anyu Sun requires no experience. 

Cinema

• ByTowne Cinema: The Choral, The Voice of Hind Rajab, Restoration: The Virgin Suicides

• Mayfair Theatre: The Princess Bride, Mr Nobody Against Putin, No Other Choice, The Rocky Horror Picture Show 

Gigs

• Atypical Live. Southside Tap & Grill

• Anjchito. Night Oat

• The Boo Radley Project. LIVE on Elgin

• Mark Farina, Pozativ, Kapacity. GRIDWRKS

• Red Light. Main Street Pub

• Peter Hum Trio. The Robo Lounge

• Kids with a PA day will love the Pizza & Art PA Day Workshop at Nonna’s Famous Pizza. 

SATURDAY

• You don’t need to worry about a cover charge or tickets as Bytown Sea Shanty plays Beyond the Pale (250 City Centre); just bring your voice and energy for the singalong of the weekend. (Centretown West) 

• After enjoying a winter refurb, the Canadian Museum of History reopens today. (Gatineau) 

• Get in out of the cold for some shopping and a café style breakfast at the Cumberland Winter Market. (Cumberland) 

• Road Trip: In Part 2 of Cold Bear Brewing’s third anniversary, it’s a Newfoundland Kitchen Party, and Carrickmore will play traditional Celtic music. (Arnprior)  

• CANCELLED: there’s no 613Flea given the expected temperature (-30 degrees btw)

• The Capital Wedding Show is a go, with exhibitors ready to chat with you about your venue, catering, flowers, music, theme, and everything else you need to pull off the nuptals  of your dreams. Until tomorrow at EY Centre (YOW)  

• The Start resurrect the 80s at Irene’s Pub tonight from 9:30 pm. (The Start)  

• Sign up early (as in, between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm) if you want to take part in Tandem Axle Music - Lunergan’s Pub Open Mic (Rothwell Village) 

• Music at Trinity Anglican Church is now in its 10th anniversary season, and they’re celebrating with music by Brahms, Fauré, Ridout, Strauss, Wright and others. Featuring pianist Olya Lenko, with sopranos Shawne Elizabeth Beames, Kylie Pratt, and Lydia Rochon. FREE but donations are accepted. (Old Ottawa South) 

• It’s Quench Day at Bicycle Craft Brewery. Enjoy a free can of the new non-alcoholic Quench lager. (East End)

• Ottawa East Psychic & Crystal Fair continues (Heron Gate/Alta Vista) 

• Visit the Robert Plante Greenhouses 3rd annual Winter Market, where you'll find respite from the cold, more than 150 vendors, and hot drinks from the coffee shop. (Orleams)

Cinema

• ByTowne Cinema: Golden Age: The Adventures of Robin Hood, The Voice of Hind Rajab, The Choral, One Battle After Another

• Mayfair Theatre: The Princess Bride, No Other Choice, Hard Boiled

Gigs

• LoveRock. Rainbow Bistro

• White Rabbit: Takin, Rick LaPlante, Salamanca. City at Night

• 🆓  Dream (as REM). Hard Rock Cafe Center Bar 

• 🆓  Katie and Kanah. Hard Rock Council Oak Stage 

 

JUST ANNOUNCED / NOW BOOKING

• There’s a refined affair planned for Monday (January 26) at Third Son Tailoring, as one of Ottawa’s premier mixologists, Mr. Flood of Riviera, will be introducing participants to the art of the Negroni. It’s a demo, a tasting, and a super stylish evening all in one (The Glebe) 

• Road Trip: Puppets Up! Is back this summer in Almonte. It’s an opportunity to see performers from around the globe in family friendly shows, all in one of the region's loveliest towns. August 8 and 9. 

SHARE THE OTTAWAN

BUT, ONE MORE THING ...

• A Superior Court judge has prevented a Brockville man from bringing his mental health service animal to family court. Rico, the service animal, is an albino python.

• The man brought Rico to a case conference last August and, despite the objections of the other party, the meeting continued wth the snake in attendance.

• The other party filed suit, arguing that Rico was intended to intimdate her. The judge agreed to bar Rico, and noted that a certificate used to authorize him as an official service animal was issued by a non-existent organization.

• The halls of OTTAWAN HQ debated this morning on whether Rico had a little vest that said ‘Service Animal’ or if it was more like a tube sock. – Spiro Papuckoski in the Ottawa Sun

RAPID RESPONSE QUALITY CONTROL

What did you think of today’s ottawan?

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great ⭐⭐⭐ Satisfactory ⭐ Needs Improvement

 

 

THE END

the ottawan is written and edited every working weekday by Martha and Darren. Is there something that Ottawa should know about? Email to us at hello@theottawan.com. We read every single comment.