Lac Leamy beach temporarily closed due to bacteria levels
Ottawa Citizen

By Adam Freibel, Ottawa Citizen, August 14, 2015

The National Capital Commission temporarily closed Lac Leamy beach Friday due to high levels of bacteria in the water. Results of the latest tests showed the water quality has deteriorated of late, with the concentration of fecal coliforms exceeding standards, the NCC said in a release. via Lac Leamy beach temporarily closed due to bacteria levels | Ottawa Citizen.

Kirby Whiteduck: The Algonquin people don’t need to be saved from the Zibi project
Ottawa Citizen

By Kirby Whiteduck, Ottawa Citizen, August 14, 2015

There has been a lot of very warranted attention on First Nations issues lately, particularly following the release of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s Report. While I don’t wish to dwell on the past or the conditions of our communities, the truth is that the Algonquin Nation has been virtually invisible in the heart of Canada’s capital, and it is fair to say that First Nations and non-First Nations people do not know each other very well in this region. via Kirby Whiteduck: The Algonquin people don’t need to be saved from the Zibi project | Ottawa Citizen.

Ottawa EVDay celebrates electric cars on Sparks Street
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By Michael Woods, Ottawa Metro News, August 13, 2015

Ryan Spears is used to people staring at his Tesla Model-S. He really doesn’t mind. “People that own these cars really don’t mind talking about them. It’s part of the ownership,” he said. “I love talking about the car.” The Ottawa software engineer got the chance to talk a lot about his 100 per cent electric sports car Thursday afternoon. It was on display at Sparks and O’Connor streets as part of EVDay, an electric vehicle test drive and showcase. via Ottawa EVDay celebrates electric cars on Sparks Street | Metro News.

Ontario Energy Board says Energy East pipeline risks outweigh benefits - New Brunswick - CBC News

By CBC News Ottawa, August 13, 2015

The Ontario Energy Board says the environmental risks of the $12 billion Energy East pipeline project outweigh the potential benefits, and warns it will drive up natural gas prices. "What we have found is there is an imbalance between the economic and environmental risks of the project and the expected benefits for Ontarians," said OEB vice-president Peter Fraser as he released a report on Energy East. via Ontario Energy Board says Energy East pipeline risks outweigh benefits - New Brunswick - CBC News.

Energy East pipeline would raise winter natural gas prices 12% in E. Ontario, OEB says
Ottawa Citizen

By Don Butler, Ottawa Citizen, August 13, 2015

Eastern Ontario residents who use natural gas would likely see their wintertime bills jump by an average of nearly 12 per cent if the planned Energy East pipeline proceeds, says a report released Thursday by the Ontario Energy Board. The report also raises concerns about the potential impact of the pipeline, which will pass through rural areas in Ottawa’s south end, on sensitive waterways, singling out the Ottawa River, Rideau River and the Nepean and Oxford-Marsh aquifers for special mention. via Energy East pipeline would raise winter natural gas prices 12% in E. Ontario, OEB says | Ottawa Citizen.

Watson seeks seed money for 20 more community gardens
Ottawa Citizen

By Patrick Smith, Ottawa Citizen, August 13, 2015

Mayor Jim Watson wants to plant as many as 20 new community gardens across Ottawa over the next four years. Following through on a 2014 campaign promise, Watson announced Thursday that he will press city council to approve a $15,000-a-year boost to the community garden program to help pay for the new plots. via Watson seeks seed money for 20 more community gardens | Ottawa Citizen.

Egan: Should city encourage salvagers to find cash in trash, silver in blue bins?
Ottawa Citizen

By Kelly Egan, Ottawa Citizen, August 11, 2015

Sidney Younis says he started salvaging items from the garbage when he was eight or nine, a poor kid rescuing hockey sticks and old bicycles from the trash-bins of Alta Vista. One day, he found a transistor radio a neighbour had tossed out. He and a buddy put new batteries in and, away it went, playing tunes in their “clubhouse.” The neighbour, described as an old grump, walked by with his dog and saw the boys playing their new find in his mom’s garage. via Egan: Should city encourage salvagers to find cash in trash, silver in blue bins? | Ottawa Citizen.

Ottawa beaches to close Sunday, while season continues to shrink
Ottawa Citizen

By Adam Freibel, Ottawa Citizen, August 11, 2015

Just in case the summer season isn’t short enough in Ottawa, the city will officially close its beaches on Sunday, marking the end of one of the city’s shortest beach seasons in recent memory. With more than two weeks left in the fleeting month of August, the City of Ottawa will end its beach season this weekend after a mere 58 days. That total includes days that Ottawa Public Health issued no-swim advisories, including Tuesday when the red flag was flying at all city beaches due to heavy rainfall. So far this summer, there have been just 41 days when all the city’s beaches were open at the same time. via Ottawa beaches to close Sunday, while season continues to shrink | Ottawa Citizen.

Muskrat Lake residents seek help in fight against annual algae scourge
Ottawa Citizen

By Tom Spears, Ottawa Citizen, August 11, 2015

Algae blooms that look like pea soup and smell foul have again formed on the long and lovely Muskrat Lake near Cobden, northwest of Ottawa, and residents say action is needed to stop the cause of the annual summer problem. “It’s almost every year that the beaches are closed and there are huge algae blooms,” said Brian Whitehead, who heads the science committee of a citizens’ group, the Muskrat Watershed Council. via Muskrat Lake residents seek help in fight against annual algae scourge | Ottawa Citizen.
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