Новости за 25.02.2016

From malaria to dengue, West Nile virus, yellow fever and now Zika, mosquitoes have preyed on human beings across the ages, killing millions. Now the time has come for the world to pull all the stops and wipe out this dreadful bug. The Zika outbreak in South and Central America, and its potential to threaten […]

Plant for continuous garden joy with master gardener Judith Cox, March 1, 7:30 p.m., hosted by the Kanata-March Horticultural Society, Old Town Hall, 821 March Rd. Non-members: $5. www.kanata-horticultural.com  Pruning shrubs and small trees, with Diane McClymont Peace, March 3, 7 p.m., hosted by the Greely Gardeners Group, Greely Community Centre, 1448 Meadow Dr., Greely. Guests: $2.  Ecological seed […]

The Macdonald-Laurier Institute wasn’t about to let the milestone birthday of one of Canada’s most successful prime ministers slip by without a little cake, a little celebration, a little panel discussion. The Ottawa-based national public-policy think tank brought a crowd of 200 together to the Canadian Museum of History on Wednesday to honour Sir Wilfrid […]

Looking for volunteer work? Check out these and other Ottawa-area opportunities at www.volunteerottawa.ca or call 613-736-5270 to find out more. Jaku Konbit is a non-profit, family-oriented organization supporting disadvantaged people and families of African and Caribbean descent. They need a camp counsellor during March Break, March 14-18, to help deliver their program of activities, which […]

We’re getting ice — just not the way we expected it. Following snow and rain that turned streets into slushy swamps, Ottawa will have colder air that will freeze everything where it lies. Temperatures should drop beginning Thursday afternoon. “The big issue is the freeze-up which is going to be occurring,” said Peter Kimbell of Environment Canada. […]

For more information or to book an appointment to give blood, please call 1-888-2-DONATE or visit blood.ca. MONDAY, FEB. 29 Canadian Blood Services, 1575 Carling Ave., 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. TUESDAY, MARCH 1 Canadian Blood Services, 1575 Carling Ave., 3:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cornwall Civic Complex, Salons A, B & C, 100 Water St., Cornwall, 12 p.m. to […]

A delicious new appetizer option: smoked sturgeon from St. Eugene.

It’s not surprising that in Ottawa, where not just three rivers but five governments converge, a lot of things are named after politicians. Marion Dewar has a plaza. Ben Franklin has a place. Jim Durrell has an arena. Andrew Haydon has both a park and a hall. There are office towers named after Jim Flaherty, […]

A year-and-a-half after opening its first four model homes at Poole Creek Village in Stittsville, Tartan Homes has added a fifth with a forward-looking design and decor. The model shows off a new design direction for Tartan, which prioritizes calm and contemporary living spaces, natural light and good storage. Called the Bancroft, the model is […]

As I reach for my hat and coat and head for the exit, a few thoughts from Michael Findlay’s wonderful little book, The Value of Art. The compact and concise book by the storied New York City art dealer was published in 2012 and revised in 2014, and it speaks to the value of art […]

The much-anticipated final report from the Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying will likely top the agenda as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ministers retreat behind closed doors later this morning.  According to Ottawa Citizen reporter Ian McLeod’s sources, the report – which is expected to be tabled this morning – will include both […]

Ice-time policy is discriminatory Re: How an Ottawa hockey dad crunched the ice-time numbers, Feb. 24. When my daughter started playing in the Ottawa Girls Hockey Association this year, I noticed that we paid about $200 more to register her than we did for our son. Like Nalin Bhargava, I quickly learned that the explanation is the […]

It won’t be just on the ice where the action is happening at the 2016 Tim Hortons Brier. While spectators will enjoy seeing the country’s finest curlers trading shots in an attempt to become Canadian curling champions, curling fans will also have the opportunity to see entertainment of a different type at the Patch, the […]

Retired Maj.-Gen. David Fraser is making headlines with his honest views on the war in Afghanistan and the mission to overthrow Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Fraser told Murray Brewster of the Canadian Press that the West made a mistake deposing the Taliban regime in the aftermath of 9/11 and should have simply trained its guns […]

The foreign ministers of France and Germany, on a visit to Kiev, are expressing concerns about the political tensions that are impeding reform efforts in Ukraine and about the persisting conflict in eastern Ukraine, the Associated Press writes. Here is more from the Associated Press article: The two countries have been trying to help resolve the fighting between Russian-backed separatists […]

Ottawa police were investigating the city’s fourth homicide of the year Wednesday night after a male victim was shot dead on Ritchie Street in the city’s west end. Police were releasing few details about the shooting. Insp. Mark Patterson said the major crime unit was investigating a homicide involving a young male that was reported […]

Several hundred Canadian Army soldiers from 2 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group (2 CMBG) and 3rd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment (3 RCR) from Petawawa, Ontario, will conduct winter warfighting training in Norway with 13 NATO Allies and partners during Exercise COLD RESPONSE 2016 (Ex CR 16) from March 1-9, the Canadian Army says. This […]

Ahmed Hafizi did everything he could to avoid trouble with the man he’s accused of killing outside a ByWard Market nightclub on Jan. 22, 2012, his lawyer says. In detailed closing arguments Wednesday at Hafizi’s first-degree murder trial, defence lawyer Oliver Abergel reminded the jury that his client retreated not once but three times from […]

Nick Paul’s timing on the goal – and on joining the Senators lineup – has been impeccable. The Senators are now 4-0 with him in the lineup and he’s brought a spark to the roster, whether he’s playing left wing or at centre.

The Ottawa RedBlacks could know as early as April if the nation’s capital is going to host the 2017 Grey Cup. In Toronto for the CFL’s winter league meetings on Wednesday, Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group president of sports Jeff Hunt said the team is preparing its bid. “We’re still working on our checklist of […]

VANCOUVER — One Chris officially signed a two-year extension with the Ottawa Senators Wednesday, with the promise of hitting the 100-game mark next season. Another Chris is closing in on a one-year extension with the Senators that will push over him the 1,000-game mark next season. Just in case it’s not clear, the former is […]

The House of Commons’ debates leading up to Tuesday’s 229-51 vote to reject and condemn the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions activism that has become such high fashion among the anti-Israel crowd in Canada lately set off all the usual histrionics in all the usual places, and all the usual questions were canvassed and kicked around […]

What happened at Wednesday's Ottawa city council meeting.

The Senators may just have a shot at the playoffs after all, which could alter Murray’s thinking leading up to Monday’s trade deadline. Before Wednesday’s games, the Senators were three teams and four points out of a wild card spot.

A steady stream of mourners gathered at an Overbrook home Wednesday to give condolences and share memories of the teenage victim of Monday’s fatal stabbing. The family of 19-year-old Mohamed Ali Hassan said they were too distraught to speak to reporters after learning their son was left to die in a neighbourhood park, with police […]