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In Today’s Edition
– Martha and Darren
NUMBER
The number of Ottawa wards that are lacking in ‘tree equity’. The City’s ‘tree equity analysis’ works on the premise that all neighbourhoods should have equal access to trees and have 40 per cent coverage.
A 2017 Ottawa study found that for every $10,000 drop in neighbourhood median income there was a four per cent decline in tree cover.
The wards lacking coverage are Somerset, Barrhaven East, Barrhaven West, Stittsville, Kanata North, Knoxdale Merivale, Kanata South, and Rideau - Vanier.
OTTAWAN OF THE DAY
We have a loose policy at THE OTTAWAN that you can only be awarded the coveted Ottawan of Day once.
But we’re breaking tradition for Gabriela Dabrowski, who with her New Zealand partner Erin Routliffe, won the US Open women’s doubles championship on Friday.
QUOTE
– Capital ward councillor Shawn Menard asking for a pay raise for City Councillors after the next civic election.
The MNP report he referred to was an analysis by MNP Business Consulting and Advisory Services, which found that pay for Ottawa councillors is in line with other cities, but should be monitored.
Councillors are paid $122,645 annually, while the mayor receives $219,031.
SPORTS
🏈 CFL Ottawa RedBlacks 34 – BC Lions 33, last Friday
⚽ NSL Ottawa Rapid 0 – Montréal Roses 0, yesterday
⚽ CPL Atlético Ottawa 2 – Vancouver FC 0, last Saturday
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Built Heritage Committee
Tuesday, September 9 at 9:30 am
Agenda
Election Compliance Audit Committee
Tuesday, September 9 at 2 pm
Ottawa Public Library Board
Tuesday, September 9 at 5 pm
Tuesday, September 9 at 5 pm
🪓 The Royal Canadian Geographical Society has purchased Monty Python’s ‘I’m a lumberjack’ song costumes. The costumes, which were used in a 2009 performance by the Pythons, were purchased using $6,400 from a donor with an interest in the fine arts. You can soon see the costumes at the Society’s HQ on Sussex Drive. – Laura Byrne Paquet in Ottawa Road Trips
↪ And we’ll sing ... sing ... sing ...
🚊 OC Transpo is planning earlier start times for Line 2 Monday to Saturday. If it happens, the first train from Bayview station will leave at 5:45 am weekdays, compared to 6:00 am now. On Saturdays, the first train would leave Limebank at 6:13 am instead of the current 6:30 am. – Josh Pringle at CTV
🦽 The sidewalk haters in Manor Park have won the day. As part of a replacement of sewer and water pipes in Manor Park, the City had proposed adding new sidewalks. A groundswell of opposition arose from residents who believe that sidewalks will ruin the character of the neighbourhood. Rideau-Rockcliffe ward councillor Rawlson King says the plan has now been deferred. – Ben Andrews at CBC
💰 The City is installing garbage, recycling, and organic waste bins in 300 parks. The 360 litre bins are part of the City’s plans to extend the life of the Trail Road landfill. The City operates over 1,300 parks. – Josh Pringle at CTV
Should City Councillors get a pay raise after the next election?
Previously in ottawan polls:
We asked, ‘If the Sens came up with a really compelling plan, would you support the City investing in the new arena and district?’
15% Yes, it’s an investment in our city
40% No, let private companies fund their own ventures
5% Yes, because of what we have seen at Lansdowne
40% No, because of what we have seen at Lansdowne
Commentary
▪️ “If billionaires want public funding to support their business, the public should get a share of their profits.”
▪️ “Not one dime of taxpayers’ money.”
▪️ “NO! A thousand times NO! If they can't afford to operate their business, they should get out of it. How many Ottawa residents can afford to attend sports games? But the teams think we should all contribute to their cost??”
▪️ “I'm in favour of limited city financial support in line with benefits the city receives, but the majority should be funded by private companies.”
▪️ “Come on, Lansdowne is nothing but a cash cow for the developers and a drain for Ottawa. So definitely not! We should not support another rich sports team. ”
▪️ “Any public financial input is indirectly contributing to the huge salaries players take home. While we have municipal needs like affordable housing, we would effectively be transferring wealth to millionaire athletes.”
▪️ “Fool me once …”
▪️ “We have too many other priorities in the city to spend money on.”
▪️ “Focus on city services, not private ventures.”
▪️ “They say it’ll come from the city and not taxpayers. Where does the city get its money? I doubt the feds or province will want anything to do with it, so that leaves …”
▪️ “No public money for private enterprises owned by the 1%.”
▪️ “Maybe have an ‘add on’ to everybody’s tax bill asking them if they would like to contribute a little to the fund … their choice …. believe or not some people don’t watch hockey :)”
▪️ “These owners are rich enough. There’s no reason they can’t use their money to pay for something they’ll benefit the most from.”
▪️ “My city taxes should not be paying for any construction of this type.”
▪️ “The team owners should always be the ones to carry the biggest burden of the cost but there is a benefit to the greater local economy when a stadium like that goes in and so having the city and province kick in some investment is a good thing.”
▪️ “I like what they've done at Lansdowne so far, but I feel they're about to mess it up by taking a step backwards with a smaller arena.”
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Arrive at 6:30 pm for the class before you enjoy Damn Fine Improv: All Hail the Pumpkin Spice.
Do some relaxed drawing at the Autumn Art Hangout: Sketechtember at Wallace’s Art Supplies & Framing (305 Bank St).
Summer’s over but don’t be blue; Broadway Nights Ottawa is back, this time at Manor Lounge (292 Elgin St). This is the open-mic for the show tunes lovers, whether you take to the stage or singalong from your seat. $15 per person.
Art House kicks off the week at its regular Open Mic, with in-person sign up only.
ByTowne Cinema: The Glassworker, It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, Splitsville
Mayfair Theatre: Familiar Touch, Honey Don’t! Ebony & Ivory
Gigs
Karaoke Mondays. Atomic Rooster
Mooosic Mondays with Jasen Colson. Heart and Crown ByWard Market
With Weekend Passes long sold out, single tickets will be your only way to experience the 8th annual Gatineau Fiddle Festival (October 23-26). They go on sale at 10:00 am this morning and they will sell out.
Jessica Lavallee plays Songs from the Shed at noon (Sparks St between Bank St and O’Connor St).
Trio Bistro and Lounge is selling only 32 tickets to its Non-Alcoholic Wine Tasting tonight. Entry is $70 per person, and you'll also experience pairings with Chef Rob's signature dishes.
All skill levels are welcome at Art House’s Life Drawing sessions.
ByTowne Cinema: Splitsville, The Glassworker, The Pee Pee Poo Poo Man
Mayfair Theatre: Honey Don’t! It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley, Ebony & Ivory
Gigs
Trivia Tuesday. Barley Mow Orléans (2034 Tenth Line Rd)
REKIJ. Avant-Garde Bar
Trivia Tuesday. Irene’s Pub
Open Stage with Joey Vinegar. Red Bird
Questionable Behaviour Trivia. Overflow Brewing
Alex Warren headlines opening night at CityFolk Fest at Lansdowne Park.
Sandy Hill Life Drawing costs $10 or Pay What You Can.
Come and learn the swing dance for crowded dance floors. You don’t need a partner (or even experience) for the six week Balboa Foundation 2025 course that starts tonight at Ottawa Vintage Swing. $165
Stud Country presents Achey Breaky Queer Line Dancing at Overflow Brewing.
ByTowne Cinema: It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley, Hard Boiled, Splitsville
Mayfair Theatre: Honey Don’t! Familiar Touch, Orca
Gigs
Jazz Jam with the Beeched Wailers. Irene’s Pub
Acoustic Rooster Open Mic Night. Atomic Rooster
Sophie D’Orleans, Beau Nectar. Akoustik Music Series at St. Charles Market
Dogfight. LIVE on Elgin
Taproom Trivia. Stray Dog Brewing
Tyler Kealey’s Urban Campfire. Red Bird
Douce Angoisse (Buenos Aires Darkwave). House of TARG
Experience the elegance and calm of the ancient art of Japanese floral design. Enjoy 20 unique and beautiful floral creations by local artists representing the Ohara (traditional) and Sogestsu (modern) styles of Ikebana design. Included with museum admission this Friday September 12 through Sunday September 14 at the Canadian Museum of Nature
The all ages feel good show Kichesippi Shores Music Festival returns to BeetBox Co-Op Farm on Saturday September 20. Enjoy live music from 1:00 pm to 11: 00 pm, food trucks, and a chill vibe.
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Eighty years ago last weekend, a clerk at the Soviet embassy said good night to his colleagues, stuffed 109 secret dossiers under his shirt, and made his way over to the offices of the Ottawa Journal on Queen Street.
However, the Journal’s night editor couldn’t understand Gouzenko’s thick accent and told him to try the Mounties. Instead, Gouzenko took the dossiers home and tried again the next morning to get various government departments interested. They were not.
Eventually, the Soviet embassy noticed their clerk was missing and ransacked his Somerset Street apartment. The Mounties were now interested, and Gouzenko and his wife were permitted to defect to Canada.
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