Tag Archives: Ottawa
The Inspection
On this Flashback Friday we go back to the post from December 20, 2016. Our local bus service was running a $120 million deficit last time i looked, and fare inspectors aren’t cutting into that much. Of course, if the buses ran on time or when they are scheduled, ridership might improve. Apparently though, the […]
Ten Years Later
In Ottawa today people are remember the terrorist attack on Parliament Hill decade ago. There are reflections from people who were at both shooting sites. I had thought of writing something new, but have decided against it. What I wrote at the time about increased security has certainly come to pass. Despite that though, I […]
The Big Trucks
Children are drawn to big machines. So are we adults, though we aren’t always willing to admit it. Which may explain the popularity of the City of Ottawa’s truck display at the recent Doors Open Ottawa. If you weren’t aware, Doors Open is an annual event held in many cities that allows access to buildings […]
Flashback Flowers
On Friday’s this year we are revisiting the past, with today’s offering coming from May 31, 2017. I have spent most of May overseas, and am glad to be home at last. Traveling meant that I missed the annual Tulip Festival in Ottawa, which is one of the highlights of the year. It has been […]
Do You Care?
Today is the big day. A total eclipse of the sun. In some areas anyway. Here in Ottawa the eclipse won’t be total. The moon will only cover 99 per cent of the sun, but it is still a big thing for some people. So much so that schools have been canceled as a safety […]
Where Is It?
It’s Flashback Friday, when I share an older post from years past. Today’s is from March 8, 2018, some thoughts on dealing with a new-to-me transit system. If you visit here regularly you know I am a big supporter of public transit. No matter where I am. My home town is Ottawa, and the system […]
Then and Now
Last week I promised to post photos of the ice sculptures on Sparks Street in downtown Ottawa, part of the annual Winterlude festival. Then I ran into a snag – warm weather. With temperatures as high as eight degrees Celsius, the sculptures remained under wraps when I was downtown. Maybe they took the wrappings off on […]
Call of the Wolf
Ottawa’s annual winter carnival, Winterlude, opened on Friday. The weather hasn’t been what organizers had hoped. Last year the Rideau Canal skateway didn’t open at all, the first time that had happened in 50 years. The Canal is the centrepiece of the festival, so its closure put a damper on the celebrations. This year the canal […]
Winter Wonderland?
It is only October. It isn’t supposed to snow yet. At least not in Ottawa. This snowfall will all melt away, but it is a reminder that winter is coming. I’m not ready for it. I don’t think anyone ever is. Still, it looks pretty.
It’s Back!
I have been ruminating on Hamas’ invasion of Israel this week, which makes me like most people I guess. I have a couple of posts almost finished, but not quite ready. As I was leaving Parliament Hill today I noticed that the chip wagons were setting up on Sparks Street, downtown Ottawa’s pedestrian mall. Poutinefest, […]
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