Hello Ottawa
In Today’s Edition
→ Fourteen people are running for Mayor of Ottawa, two councillors are running unopposed
→ Take part in the Tragically Hip’s final concert 10th anniversary watch parties at Hintonburg Public House, Manor Lounge, or Spark Beer and Pizza tomorrow
→ Made in Canada Deals of the Day: womenswear from Desserts & Skirts and skincare from Birch Babe
🌧️ Birthday Shoutouts
This is appalling. We missed two birthdays of OTTAWAN members last week. Please give your belated best wishes to Christine F (Aug 13) and Robert B (Aug 16)!
– Martha and Darren
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STATISTICS OTTAWA
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The number of wards in Ottawa where there is no candidate opposing the incumbent councillor. Ward councillors Riley Brockington (River) and David Brown (Rideau-Jock) are both running unopposed.
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Fourteen people are running for mayor.
The deadline to file was today at 2:00 pm.
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— City of Ottawa
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OTTAWAN OF THE DAY
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Dr Hassan Moghadam
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The oral and maxillofacial surgeon has cofounded an artificial intelligence service, Lillian, to help patients receive safe and accurate health information about dental surgery.
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Besides being a dental surgeon, Moghadam also opened the Sofia Vintage Motor Café in Old Ottawa South where you can enjoy espressos in the company of fancy vintage cars.
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QUOTE
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I will be there to drop off my personal touch to Ottawa soon
– Drake, on Instagram, announcing the grand opening of History Ottawa yesterday, the second venue in which he is involved. As a nice touch, he changed his Instagram location to Ottawa. (He wasn’t in Ottawa).
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SPORTS
Yesterday
🏈 CFL Ottawa RedBlacks 46 at Montréal Alouettes 16
⚾ FRONTIER Ottawa Titans 6 vs Missippi Mud Monsters 7
Today
⚾ FRONTIER Ottawa Titans vs Missippi Mud Monsters
Tomorrow
⚽ NSL Ottawa Rapid vs Vancouver Rise
⚽ CPL Atlético Ottawa at Calvary FC
⚾ FRONTIER Ottawa Titans vs Missippi Mud Monsters
Sunday
⚾ FRONTIER Ottawa Titans vs Missippi Mud Monsters
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WHAT’S GOING ON AT CITY HALL
No meetings Monday
Agenda
Whose flag is flying at City Hall today? None
City Hall flies the flag of embassies and high commissions on their national days.
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WHAT OTTAWA IS TALKING ABOUT
❓ A reporter in Smiths Falls had a question and answer session with the Ontario Provincial Police about the property where three bodies have been found. It’s interesting to read because it asks the questions that you want answered, such as ‘what are the connections?’, but unfortunately the Police are keeping the information close to their vest. – Hollie Pratt-Campbell in The Lanarkist
🚨 A Kanata mom alleges that an Uber Eats driver left her daughter candy from ‘a secret admirer’. The mother says that on a sleepover, the daughter ordered food from Uber Eats after midnight using a kids money app without her knowledge. She alleges that later that night, a bag of candy from the daughter’s secret admirer was left on the doorstep. Two weeks later, another package was left, this time with a phone number. Uber says the delivery person has had their access to their system removed. – Katie Griffin at CTV
🚍 Every week, @stromanker reads all the local grocery flyers and posts the deals on Ottawa Reddit. This week, we highlights broccoli crowns ($1.37 each at Basics), eggs ($4.88/18 pack at Independent and Loblaws), and boneless pork chops ($2.96/lb at Basics). – /Ottawa
🏎️ Starting today, you can now drive up to 110 km/h on some local freeways.
- On the Queensway between the junctions of Highway 416 and Highway 7.
- Highway 7 from the Queensway to Carleton Place.
- Highway 417 from Leitrim Road to Ottawa Regional Road 174
– Ministry of Transportation
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THE DAILY POLL
How often do you use food delivery apps?
Commentary
▪️ “We’ve known for decades that the US are an imperialistic, predatory country, so I’ll continue to do what I’ve always done: stay away from their products as much as possible.”
▪️ “You can vote with your wallet, but don't tell me who I can vote for!”
▪️ “Not a chance.”
▪️ “Refusing to buy American (when possible) is the only thing we can do to express our feelings towards the current US administration.”
▪️ “Honestly, eff the Americans and all their products. I don’t even want to think about them anymore.”
▪️ “Nope I will continue to boycott all US products, including booze, wherever possible as long as orange man is still in power and threatening us! We need to support local and Canadian businesses.”
▪️ “WE DON'T NEED CALIFORNIAN REDS. WE NEED BC REDS (and whites and rosés).”
▪️ “Hopefully even if the booze goes back onto the shelves, Canadians will still boycott the US products. I know I will.”
▪️ “Should have had an option like: I no longer drink alcohol or I don’t drink! But if I did, I would still not buy anything US at this point. Maybe when the Dictator is out of the Whitehouse, I might buy US!”
▪️ “I used to like California wines – no more – will never go back. US alcohol is a no go for me. Case closed.”
▪️ “I will continue not buying any food, wine or spirits from the USA.”
▪️ “Plenty of choices from all around the world so why buy from a country that is bullying us.”
▪️ “If putting it back on shelves to get a better tariff for all, it’s a decision ALL Canadians can make. Booze from other countries and ours can satisfy our needs. Just don’t buy it.”
▪️ “No problem in putting US Booze back on the shelves but we need to continue to buy Canadian and not US.”
▪️ “I will still be boycotting US wines and spirits. There are excellent gins and vodkas one can buy locally: Top Shelf, King’s Lock, etc. I also prefer non-US wines (Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Argentina, France).”
▪️ “No if I want water, I'll drink it from the tap OHH BURN!!N!N!N!!”
▪️ “Not a chance, there’s a world of alternate choices to tickle the palate.”
▪️ “I started boycotting during his first term and I’m not going to stop now. Canadian beer, wine and liquor are far superior anyway.”
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THE ROLLING THREE DAY CALENDAR
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✳️ Means change from previous edition
FRIDAY
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✳️ Congratulations are in order for the Mayfair Theatre tonight: The 200th screening of The Room will set a world record. The cinema is selling commemorative t-shirts and pins. Get there early to snag your favourite seat.
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✳️ View images of historic Ottawa storefronts in the Bytown Museum project ‘Ottawa 200+ Portraits, Places, and People’. Viewable in the windows of the former Hudsons Bay store, you'll see images of people and places from Ottawa’s retail past.
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The Capital Fair is 50 this year, and still a reliably good time for the whole family. Continues until Sunday. (Gloucester)
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YOWFEST celebrates urban music in a bilingual and multicultural context. Continues tomorrow. (Hunt Club South Industrial)
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Summer’s not over yet, and gardens still need upkeep. Luckily, Robert Plante Greenhouses offer Fresh Sod Friday, so there's no excuse for that bare spot in your back yard. Order by Thursday (August 20) for pick up on Friday. (Navan)
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Capital Pop-Up Cinema screens the Tom Hanks vehicle Turner & Hooch in the lot outside the Churchhill Seniors Centre. The film starts at 8:30 pm, but arrive early to secure your favourite spot.(Westboro)
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🆓 The weekly Skateboard Club is chill, fun, and a good fit for the entire fam. (Carlington)
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Tonight at Nostalgia Music Festival, Madonna X and Abbamania perform all the crowdpleasers and dance floor fillers.
Cinema
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ByTowne Cinema: Vivalldi et Moi (Primavera), Tony, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
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Mayfair Theatre: Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, Two Pianos, The Room
Gigs
SATURDAY
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✳️ It’s been 10 years since the Tragically Hip performed their final show in Kingston. The CBC will screen the show starting at 7:00 pm but you don't have to watch at home. Join other fans at the Hintonburg Public House, Manor Lounge, or Spark Beer and Pizza.
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✳️ You’ll meet the resident chickens at the Secondhand Stories Open House, and the experience doesn’t stop there. Try yoga with the chickens, eat delicious food, and shop with 17 vendors of plant-based businesses.
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✳️ Watch as heavyweight athletes from across Canada compete in the North Lanark Highland Games in Almonte. When you get hungry you'll find vendors on site with tasty offerings and a beer tent. The kids will love the Children's Mini-Games, where they'll get the chance to toss a Caber, hurl a Wellie, or throw a Haggis (can't think of a better thing to do to a Haggis -Ed.). Round out the day with the Scottish dancing and pipe bands. Kids 11 and under get in free; everyone else pays $20 at the gate. Kilts optional.
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✳️ National Capital Artisans transform Sandy Hill’s Strathcona Park into a verdant gallery for Strathcona Art in the Park. The art, silent auction, and children's activities are in aid of the Mental Health Caregivers Association. It’s all happening from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, rain or shine.
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✳️ Road Trip: Catch local acts performing on their front steps in Carleton Place’s Porchfest, this afternoon from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Don't forget to bring a donation for the Lanark County Food Bank.
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✳️ Road Trip: There are more than just spirits on offer at Ontario Moonshine Festival. You'll also find vendors, live music, and workshops .(Perth)
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✳️ Visit a Night Market in Arnprior or Parkdale Market Pride Night Market.
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🆓 Today is your final chance to experience Music on the Canal, the boatload of musicians that play as their vessel floats to Lansdowne and back. It all starts at the Rideau St Bridge near the National Arts Centre at 4:30. (Downtown)
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YOWFEST continues.
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🏳️🌈 The parade isn’t until next week, but Capital Pride begins today with a range of programming. First, get some new fits at the Thrive Select Thrift Clothing Swap. At Arts Court’s Blackbox Theatre, learn about the history, culture, and impact of Ballroom in Canada through film. At 4:00 pm Antidiva: The Carole Pope Confessions screens at the National Art Centre’s Fourth Stage. Also at the NAC, the Capital Pride Pageant will fill Southam Hall with glamour and excitement. Once the winners have been crowned, the pageant's After Party will heat up at Lowertown Brewery.
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Today at Nostalgia Music Festival: Sound of Sting performs the musicians hits as well as those of his former band The Police, SO plays the music of Peter Gabriel, and Martin Levac brings Phil Collins’ and Genesis’ classics to the stage. (LeBreton Flats)
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Road Trip: See very large vehicles trample one another at the Monster Trucks All Out in Carp.
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You’ll get foamed and muddy, you’ll crawl, walk, run, and slide, and you’ll be supporting Make a Wish. Register for the 5K Foam Fest obstacle experience at Wesley Clover Parks.
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Ottawa Greek Fest is winding down but you still have today and tomorrow to experience the food, drink, and fun. (Carleton Heights / Rideauview)
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🏳️🌈 Satina Shaker hosts the Sip n’ Sparkle Beers, Bites, Drag, and Glitter Pride Edition at Beyond the Pale Brewery at 250 City Centre.
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The Capital Fair continues until tomorrow. (Gloucester)
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Ottawa Rapid FC take on Vancouver Rise FC in Northern Super League action (The Glebe)
Cinema
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ByTowne Cinema: Tony, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
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Mayfair Theatre: Now, Voyager, Egg Fest, Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World, Restless in the Dust
Gigs
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Shawn Tavenier Duo. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
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Eric Kane. Red Bird
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The Vanduras. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ottawa
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Eliza’s Women of Folk Showcase. Night Oat
SUNDAY
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There are just a few tickets left for the Farm-to-Table-Dinner at Saunders Farm. This will be the 12th edition of the traditional Pig & Corn Roast, with plant-based options available. (Munster)
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Road Trip: The Greely Good Market’s resident and pop-up vendors supply everything from thrifted fits to fresh veggies and art.
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Browse the treasure at Ottawa Book & Vinyl Fair at SAW and Arts Court. (Downtown)
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Enjoy one last exuberant day at Greekfest before it’s over for another year.(Carleton Heights / Rideauview)
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Road Trip: Arnprior’s weekly Market is a chance to check out more than 40 vendors on the town’s John Street North.
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🆓 The Orléans Cookout, which is also a Block Party, Dance Party, and Day Party, will happen rain or shine at its new indoor/outdoor venue (Capital Courts, 265 Centrum Blvd).
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Learn about Lowertown with Heritage Ottawa’s Sunday Walking Tour.
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🏳️🌈 At Capital Pride today: The 🆓 Ballroom Workshop, Family Picnic (Hintonburg), Hands performance workshop, Ballroom Workshop 3: Femme, Queer Mayoral Town Hall.
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🆓 Discover new flavours at the Indian Festival (Barrhaven)
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Nostalgia Music Festival has taken us on another wild ride to the rock and roll past and closing day will be no different. Enjoy Aeroforce (Aerosmith), KISSed (KISS), New World Men (Rush), 21 Gun Salute (AC/DC)
Cinema
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ByTowne Cinema: Klassik Kidz: The Iron Giant, Tony, Teenage Sex and Death at Camp Miasma
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Mayfair Theatre: The Little Mermaid, Red Rue Express, Restless in the Dust
Gigs
MONDAY
Cinema
Gigs
JUST ANNOUNCED
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Hometown boy Robert Ryan’s Cabaret: Here’s to the Ladies! is a celebration of ballads, folk songs, and Broadway classics, all in support of Music and Beyond. Tuesday September 15 at Carlton Dominion-Chalmers Centre. (Centretown)
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BUT, ONE MORE THING ...
Tara Deschamps at the Canadian Press has a rip roaring tale on ‘How a little known government agency helped crack Canada's biggest art fraud’
The little known agency is the Canadian Conservation Institute, a Special Operating Agency within the Department of Canadian Heritage on Innes Road.
The fraud was the faking of thousands of works attributed to Indigenous artist Norval Morrisseau. The Institute had found 1,000 fakes so far – but the number out there may be closer to 6,000.
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RAPID RESPONSE QUALITY CONTROL
Comment of the Week: ‘Several interesting articles today – THX!’
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THE END
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THE OTTAWAN is written and edited every working weekday by Martha and Darren.
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