The tale of the tail: Ottawa beaver expert defends maligned creatures
Ottawa Citizen

By Tom Spears, Ottawa Citizen, April 21, 2015

People say unkind things about beavers: Stupid, destructive, smelly, and destructive again. But Michael Runtz is coming out in defence of Canada’s iconic creature, and the great things it does. Runtz, who teaches biology at Carleton University and spends much of his life outdoors, will give a free presentation on beavers Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Ottawa Public Library main auditorium, 120 Metcalfe St. Since he’s also a photographer and author of 11 books on the natural world (mostly on this region), he’ll have a lot of pictures. via The tale of the tail: Ottawa beaver expert defends maligned creatures | Ottawa Citizen.

RedBlacks fans embrace buses but parking, traffic complaints persist
Ottawa Citizen

By Matthew Pearson, Ottawa Citizen, April 21, 2015

The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group has met the ambitious targets it set to encourage people to take transit or shuttle buses to Ottawa RedBlacks games during the football team’s inaugural season at the redeveloped Lansdowne Park. OSEG devised a transportation scheme that envisioned 36 per cent of ticket holders would arrive by shuttle after parking at nearby lots, while another 20 per cent would take OC Transpo buses. Cycling and walking were also strongly encouraged over driving in an effort to prevent clogged streets in the Glebe. via RedBlacks fans embrace buses but parking, traffic complaints persist | Ottawa Citizen.

Stationnement au parc Lansdowne : plus de problèmes quand le Fury FC et les 67 jouent
ICI.Radio-Canada.ca

Par Gilles Tallion, ICI Radio-Canada Ottawa-Gatineau, le 20 avril 2015

Le comité a constaté, à part l'avenue Holmwood, qu'il y a très peu de variation à la hausse concernant les problèmes de circulation et de stationnement les soirs de matchs du Rouge et Noir, comparativement au reste de la semaine.

Au rayon des bonnes nouvelles, il y a aussi le fait que 60 % des spectateurs se déplacent autrement qu'en automobiles. Le nombre de cyclistes, de piétons et de personnes qui utilisent le système de navettes est jugé particulièrement satisfaisant.

Lansdowne Park pushes public transit over parking
Metro

By Lucy Scholey, Ottawa Metro News, April 20, 2015

Lansdowne’s parking problems may not have been that bad for the Redblacks’ opening season, but neighbourhood groups are still calling for more pedestrian-friendly access to the park. According an Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group (OSEG) report presented to the transportation committee on Monday, 36 per cent of Redblacks fans took the shuttle to the games—roughly 8,800 people. Off-site parking demand was lower than expected, with a 39.3 per cent usage rate. via Lansdowne Park pushes public transit over parking | Metro.

From fees to widths, sidewalk patios draw complaints
Ottawa & Region
News

By Jon Willing, Ottawa Sun, April 20, 2015

Businesses say patio fees will still be too high even if the city lowers the rate slightly this season. Council's transportation committee on Monday heard from the Ottawa Council of BIAs, the Byward Market BIA and the Preston St. BIA about the cost of renting sidewalk space in Ottawa compared to other cities. via From fees to widths, sidewalk patios draw complaints | Ottawa & Region | News |.

Letters: Cap-and-trade system may help our R&D; and other views
Ottawa Citizen

By Brian Curry, Ottawa Citizen Letter to the Editor, April 20, 2015

Re: Cap and trade is a revenue generator, April 16. Columnist Randall Denley’s views on Ontario’s recent agreement with Quebec on a cap-and-trade system for carbon emissions misses one important potential outcome. By encouraging companies to find innovative ways to reduce their emissions, new technologies will most likely result. These companies can then patent and sell innovative technologies to other corporations, here in Canada and in other countries. There is and will be huge market opportunities for emission-reduction technologies, especially in the emerging economies where environmental issues are becoming an increasing concern. These include China, Brazil and India to name but three major players. via Letters: Cap-and-trade system may help our R&D; and other views | Ottawa Citizen.

Bike campaign hits some bumps
Ottawa Citizen

By Elizabeth Payne, Ottawa Citizen, April 20, 2015

Bright orange bikes were quietly removed from racks around the city Monday after what was supposed to be a feel-good campaign by Windmill Development, the company behind the redevelopment of the former Domtar lands, hit some bumps, including running afoul of city bylaws. The bikes began popping up this month as part of a contest. People were asked to take a selfie with one of the bikes and post it under #zibibike, after Zibi, the name of the planned development on Albert and Chaudière islands and the Gatineau shore. Windmill planned to donate $1 for every post to Causeway, an Ottawa organization that hires marginalized people to refurbish bikes, among other things. It also plans to give away an $850 bike to one of the participants. via Bike campaign hits some bumps | Ottawa Citizen.

RedBlacks fans embrace buses but parking, traffic complaints persist
Ottawa Citizen

By Matthew Pearson, Ottawa Citizen, April 20, 2015

The Ottawa Sports and Entertainment Group has met the ambitious targets it set to encourage people to take transit or shuttle buses to Ottawa RedBlacks games during the football team’s inaugural season at the redeveloped Lansdowne Park. OSEG devised a transportation scheme that envisioned 36 per cent of ticket holders would arrive by shuttle after parking at nearby lots, while another 20 per cent would take OC Transpo buses. Cycling and walking were also strongly encouraged over driving in an effort to prevent clogged streets in the Glebe. via RedBlacks fans embrace buses but parking, traffic complaints persist | Ottawa Citizen.

Trucked garbage goo worries city
Ottawa & Region
News
Ottawa Sun

By Jon Willing, Ottawa Sun, April 19, 2025

One of the biggest stinks the city is making over a planned dump at Ottawa's eastern boundary is related to heavy truck traffic carrying garbage ooze. While the city's sewage treatment plant off Shefford Rd. can handle the volume of leachate expected from the dump, the city says there's no way the Robert O. Pickard Environmental Centre can support the number of tanker trucks in its daily operations. via Trucked garbage goo worries city | Ottawa & Region | News | Ottawa Sun.

Eight ways to mark Earth Day
Ottawa Citizen

By Karen Turner, Ottawa Citizen, April 18, 2015

In honour of Earth Day Canada’s 25th anniversary, here are eight planet-friendly ways to mark the environmental event in and around your home on April 22. 1. Save on energy Until April 26, major retailers, including Canadian Tire, Costco, Home Depot, Rona and Lowe’s, are offering coupons for up to $10 off a range of energy-saving products as part of saveONenergy‘s Spring Coupon event. via Eight ways to mark Earth Day | Ottawa Citizen.

TransCanada Corp’s Energy East pipeline promise fails to convince Quebec: ‘You have to bring some benefits’
Financial Post

By Frederic Tomesco and Rebecca Penty, Ottawa Citizen, April 18, 2015

Quebec wants more evidence from TransCanada Corp. that its Energy East pipeline will benefit the province after a marine terminal was scrapped from the plan, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Pierre Arcand said. While the company argues the proposed $12 billion line crossing the French-speaking Canadian province to reach the Atlantic would create jobs and boost the local economy, Arcand isn’t convinced. via TransCanada Corp’s Energy East pipeline promise fails to convince Quebec: ‘You have to bring some benefits’ | Financial Post.
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