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Rideau Canal Skateway

January 15, 2022 by Claude Jobin Leave a Comment

CTV reports that “The 52nd season of skating on the Rideau Canal Skateway is underway”. Their report here. Click here for details from the NCC. The NCC link also includes a link to an interactive map presented by LiUNA.

If you do go out today, do be conscious of the extreme cold this week-end!

Intensification along Ottawa River / Ambleside Drive

December 16, 2021 by Claude Jobin

Osgoode Properties is proposing a 30-storey tower in front of its current 13-storey building at 1171 Ambleside Drive. Alas, this will eliminate the view of the Ottawa River for many of its residents. Of course, this endeavour goes along very well with the intensification plans of the city. More here.

How do we Revitalize Ottawa’s Downtown Core?

December 14, 2021 by Claude Jobin

Michael Curran of Behind the Headlines / Ottawa Business Journal discusses how do we revitalize Ottawa’s downtown core. A good question! The downtown core which was coming along has been hit hard by the pandemic. Now what!

Cadillac Fairview floats plan for 21-storey highrise at Rideau Centre

December 8, 2021 by Claude Jobin

Cadillac Fairview is considering adding a 21 storey highrise at the Rideau Centre. They would incorporate a heritage structure, the City Registry Office within its design. They’d like to move the heritage structure, which would require permission. They also seek permission with regards the number of visitors parking spaces. Details here.

Winter Road Trips

November 28, 2021 by Claude Jobin

Narcity.com proposes 7 road trips that they say will make you feel like you’ve stepped into a snow globe. Yon can choose to hibernate for the next few months or accept the reality and go out there and play. If you choose the latter here are some ideas.

Passenger service returns to Confederation Line Friday, City of Ottawa confirms

November 12, 2021 by Claude Jobin

After umpteen tests, and inspections, OC Transpo has been given the green light to resume the Confederation Line LRT today. Initially with 7 trains with a plan to be back in full service by the end of the month. Read the full story here.

Happy Halloween – Blessed Samhain

October 31, 2021 by Claude Jobin

Alas a bit of a rainy day in the capital! Here’s hoping the rain tappers off by the time the ghosts, goblins, and assorted creatures of the night come out.

City News has put together a list of suggestions for trick or treating during a pandemic.

‘Lawn of the dead’: Map marks Ottawa’s spookiest houses

October 28, 2021 by Claude Jobin

CBC.ca presents a Google map, prepared by Jessi Sharp, of the scariest houses this Halloween.

60 Storey Tower Proposed in Little Italy

October 15, 2021 by Claude Jobin

Claridge is proposing a 60 storey tower, in Little Italy, at the northwest corner of Carling Avenue and Preston Street, across the street from the Icon their new 45 storey tower at the northeast corner. If approved the Icon, currently the talest building in the city, at 45 storeys, would be surpassed by 15 storeys by the new building.

Read more in the Ottawa Business Journal or on CTV News.

I feel like there was something previously proposed for that corner. I want to say 3 tall buildings. I wonder what happened there!