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Calypso Waterpark - Ottawa, Limoges

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 09:21:50 -0500

It's hard to believe we are already in August and the summer is winding down, but if you haven't been to the new Calypso Waterpark, I highly recommend you go before the weather turns colder. Calypso Waterpark is about 35 kilometers east of Ottawa in Limoges, Ontario. It officially

Ottawa Rocked By Afternoon Earthquake

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 13:53:27 -0500

No, you did not imagine it. It happened. At about 1:45pm on June 23 the entire Ottawa valley region shook in what appears to be a fairly large earthquake that has been felt in Toronto, New York and Cleveland. Follow more about the Ottawa Earthquake via Twitter: Ottawa Earthquake updates

Westfest

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 11:57:15 -0500

The silence in Ottawa between Victoria and Canada Days will be disturbed this weekend, as Westfest kicks off tomorrow evening with a bang. As stores lock up at the end of business, the vigorous hum of calf skins stretched over wooden hoops will envelop the sleepy hollow that is Westboro

A long time Cullen

Tue, 04 May 2010 09:26:46 -0500

Click on the above image or search 'Mayoral Race' on OTTAWA.cityguide.ca for the latest on the race for mayoral candidacy in 2010 The race for the top job in the city of Ottawa has really taken off since last reported, and Alex Cullen is no stranger to pursuits. An

Run to the hills

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 11:46:09 -0500

Well, really you'll be running down the hills, since the Lebreton Flats are on some of lowest land in the city. Nonetheless, Iron Maiden opens this year's Cisco Ottawa Bluesfest on July 6th. One of the heirloom metal bands still touring today, this July marks the first time Maiden

Why not kill a Saturday afternoon?

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 11:06:05 -0500

Sure, you'll miss watching Boston and the Sabres beat the piss out of each other. But why not spend what promises to be a rainy Saturday in the National Capital Region strolling through stalls of artisan-made gift ideas with your other on your arm? If nothing else, it guarantees

Low brow humour and song

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:43:20 -0500

These characteristics are exactly what you will find Saturday in the basement of The Clocktower on Bank Street. A medley of folk melody will be rolling up the stairs with sounds reminiscent of early 60s rock and roll. Merle Knurling and the Silent K's explain the womens' names tattooed

The GNAG's all here

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:02:36 -0500

There is something to be said of the eclectic mix of businesses in the Glebe. I like comparing paint swatches or choosing a new tub-stopper with the crack-addicting scent of Mexican cuisine leeching in from next door. The neighbourhood has obviously gone through some changes over the years –

Thanks for the memories

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 10:42:56 -0500

Running through May 1st above Thyme and Again is an eight-year collection of photos that are more keychains and bottle-openers than documentary pieces. Ottawa photographer Tony Fouhse has shot commercially for CBC, the Ottawa Hospital and Best Western, but this exhibit is a carousel of the people he has

Patience pays off

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 08:28:30 -0500

I was sure as soon as I wrote a post about the warm (said half jokingly) weather delaying the opening of the Rideau Canal skateway, it would open merely to spite my words. Low and behold – open for business while Ottawa enjoys temperatures hovering around freezing. The NCC

Elementary, my dear Watson

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:08:41 -0500

Click on the above image or search 'Mayoral Race' on OTTAWA.cityguide.ca for the latest on the race for mayoral candidacy in 2010 While excitement will be building for Hallowe'en 2010, Election Day in the regional municipality of Ottawa-Carleton falls a few days earlier – taking our minds off of

Patience

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 11:41:44 -0500

By this time last year, the Rideau Canal was open for business. This is not the case for 2010. The NCC's website says the ice is not safe to skate on yet, so we will have to be patient and wait for the green flag. This weekend crews were

Ottawa H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccination Clinics

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:05:03 -0500

With the H1N1 flu season now upon us, there continues to be a growing priority and interest among residents to get to a vaccine clinic. In an effort to help get the vaccine clinic information out to as many people as possible, we have prepared a list of current/known fixed

Halloween Horror

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:50:37 -0500

Down the road there is is another punk show Hallowe'en night. Well, not down the same road, but not all that far away. At Cafe Dekcuf, you can see The Mudplots, Sketchy Poutine, Nummies, Kill City and the Krapskraps. I think you will find the crowd and the tunes

Halloween Hardcore

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:57:04 -0500

A ghoulish Ottawa Hallowe'en tradition returns for another year as Babylon will be invaded by creatures of the night on the eve of the 31st. No different than any other night, really. But your costume could win your drinks this night! Halloween Hardcore boasts Buried Inside, Holy Cobras, Cloven