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Press Release Archive
November 2003
Posted Sunday, November 30, 2003 by ggower
At a news conference on Monday, Dec. 1 at the Corel Centre, Bell
Canada will unveil details of their founding sponsorship involvement with
Roger's House, a pediatric palliative care home that will be created in
memory of the late Hockey Hall of Famer and Ottawa Senators assistant coach,
Roger Neilson.
The Ottawa Senators Foundation, along with the hockey club and Children's
Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO), is proud to welcome Bell Canada as the
second founding sponsor of Roger's House.
Located on the grounds of the CHEO, Roger's House will provide care to
children and their families from across Ontario with the objective of
enhancing the comfort and quality of life for children living with
life-limiting illnesses.
WHAT: Bell Canada announces founding sponsorship of Roger's House
WHEN: Monday, Dec. 1
11:45 a.m. (may be slightly delayed based on team's game-day skate)
WHO: Mike Fisher, Senators forward and honourary chair of Roger's House
Roy Mlakar, president and chief executive officer, Ottawa
Senators/Corel Centre
Gary Cameron, vice-president of Bell Canada
Garry Cardiff, chief executive officer, Children's Hospital of
Eastern Ontario
Dave Ready, president, Ottawa Senators Foundation
WHERE: Corel Centre, enter at Gate 3
Post-practice and Post-game news conference room (next to team
dressing room)
1000 Palladium Drive, Ottawa
* Lunch will be served *
For more information, please contact:
Kim Haliburton, Bell Canada (613) 785-0770
Phil Legault, Ottawa Senators (613) 599-0327
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Posted Sunday, November 30, 2003 by ggower
The Ottawa Senators today returned forward Josh Langfeld to the Binghamton Senators of the American Hockey League (AHL).
Langfeld, who was recalled on Nov. 24, played in one game, against the Atlanta Thrashers Tuesday (Nov. 25). In 7:05 of ice-time, he recorded no shots or penalty minutes and an even +/- rating.
Langfeld, 26, has 18 points (9-9), 10 penalty minutes and a +10 +/- rating in 18 games with Binghamton this season. He is currently second in points and goals with Binghamton.
The Binghamton Senators currently sit tied for third in the East division with a 10-7-2-2 record. The club's next game is tonight (Nov. 29) when the Syracuse Crunch visit Binghamton.
For more information, please contact:
Phil Legault, (613) 599-0327
Steve Keogh, (613) 599-0326
Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239
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Posted Sunday, November 30, 2003 by ggower
The Ottawa Chamber Music Society has just won the Lieutenant Governor's Award for the Arts for the 7th time, it was announced today. No other
organization has won it as many times.
The Award recognizes Ontario professional, performing arts organizations and art galleries, which have demonstrated exceptional private sector and community support. OCMS Artistic and Executive Director Julian Armour and board member Colin Cooke travelled to Toronto to receive the award, which comes with $10,000.
"It's an unbelievable honour to have won this prestigious award so many times," said Armour. "I hope that everybody who helped to make our 10th anniversary year such a success shares in this honour. The incredibly hard work of all of our volunteers, board and staff, the wonderful support of audience, sponsors and donors and, of course, the consistently fabulous playing of all of the musicians helped to make this possible."
The Ottawa Chamber Music Society is now widely considered one of the world's major presenters of chamber music and one of Canada's most important cultural organizations. The Society specializes in presenting chamber music performances of the highest international calibre in churches in downtown Ottawa. It's main event, the Ottawa International Chamber Music Festival is now the largest festival of its kind in the world and was recently named "Event of the Year" at the Ottawa Tourism Awards.
The OCMS has experienced spectacular growth in all areas of private sector and community support, especially in the area of earned revenue, attendance and individual donations. Other activities of the Society include a winter Concert Series, a Family Music Fair which introduces young people to music, the recording label CMS Classics and an innovative Online Auction, which is currently taking place.
Colin Cooke, a Financial Advisor with CIBC Private Banking and the most recent addition to the Society's Board of Directors was delighted to take part in the awards ceremony. "This is such a dynamic organization - it has everything going for it. This award will go a long way in reinforcing support for the new OCMS/Teron concert hall project."
The Society's next concert is Saturday, November 29th and features Chanticleer, one of the world's top vocal ensembles.
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For more information please contact:
Suzan Zilahi, Communications Director
Tel: (613) 234-8008 x. 241; e-mail: media@chamberfest.com
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Posted Saturday, November 29, 2003 by ggower
Grade 12 Construction students at Sir
Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School have built a unique Toy Mountain complete
with a conveyor belt that takes gifts to the mountain and drops them in.
The official kick-off of the community's Toy Mountain will be held on
Monday, December 1 at 11 am in the school's rotunda. Principal Barb Gage
will make the first donation following a medley of holiday tunes by the
school band. Guest speaker will be Trustee Sheryl MacDonald.
Community members can drop off toys on weekdays between 8 am and 8 pm
until December 19. Student organizers led by Chief Custodian Mike
Pentillier and Construction Teacher Iain Reid have been very successful in
organizing this event for needy children over the past seven years.
Sir Wilfrid Laurier Secondary School is located at 1515 Tenth Line Road.
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Posted Saturday, November 29, 2003 by ggower
The International Languages Credit
program at Glebe Collegiate Institute is presenting a Cultural Bazaar,
featuring displays of food, clothing, and products from around the world
on Saturday November 29.
Student displays will be set up in the cafeteria and the foyer of the
school from 9 to 11:30 am. Classes will be visiting the booths to sample
food items and learn about other cultures from 9:30 to 11:30 am.
Glebe Collegiate Institute is located at 212 Glebe Avenue.
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Posted Saturday, November 29, 2003 by ggower
The following Council and standing committee meetings are scheduled
during the week of December 1, 2003, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier Avenue
West. Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and the media
have been highlighted.
City Council - Inaugural Ceremony - Monday, December 1, 7 p.m., Andrew S.
Haydon Hall
City Council - Wednesday, December 3, 1:30 p.m., Andrew S. Haydon Hall
The agenda for the December 3 Council meeting and related reports will be
posted on the City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the
meeting.
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Posted Saturday, November 29, 2003 by ggower
The City of Ottawa's much anticipated Universal Program Review
(UPR) report was tabled today and is now available to the public. The 2500
page inventory of every service and program offered by the City of Ottawa
was presented to the Universal Program Review subcommittee this morning.
"We've lifted the lid on city services so the public can see exactly what we
do, who we do it for, and what it costs us," said committee chair Rick
Chiarelli. "Now the dialogue can begin among politicians, residents and
businesses about community priorities and values. Together we have to decide
what services the City is going to provide now and in the future."
Last June, the outgoing Council recognized that Ottawa was facing a
significant budget challenge in 2004 and directed staff to prepare a review
of each service the City provides. The final report tabled today reveals the
impacts of 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 100% expenditure reductions for each of the
City's 105 service areas, and the capacity within each to absorb these
reductions.
The UPR describes the impacts of reductions in terms of service to
residents, legislative requirements, Ottawa 20/20, management issues and
competitive advantage. The scenarios are presented in response to
Council's request for information about the specific targeted levels of
reductions. They are not recommendations.
"We have reached the point where we can no longer sustain current services
at existing service levels," said Acting Ottawa City Manager Steve
Kanellakos. "We have not had a property tax increase in 11 years and it is
clear we can no longer absorb the on-going budget pressures caused by
growth, downloading, inflation and the shift in the tax burden from the
province."
The UPR will be an important tool as Council puts together a financial plan
for 2004. It presents Councillors and the public with a clear picture of the
current state of affairs and provides a basis for the critical dialogue that
will take place between now and March when the budget is approved. The UPR
will enable both Council and residents to identify services or programs that
may be reduced in order to meet the City's operating budget targets.
"Cities across Canada are facing similar budget challenges due to the
outdated way cities are funded," said committee vice chair Janet Stavinga.
"The new Premier of Ontario has acknowledged it and so has the next Prime
Minister of Canada but the City of Ottawa is not waiting for solutions from
Queens Park or Parliament Hill. We are tackling this problem head on."
2004 Budget process - next steps
On December 10, City staff will provide Council with three key documents to
help them consult with residents and to develop a Draft Budget:
(1) Budget Guidelines report, which outlines the City's budget
pressures, provides a number of scenarios Council could use to address these
pressures, outlines the impact each scenario would have on residents, and
summarizes the City's 2004 operating budget estimates
(2) The UPR document
(3) The UPR Opportunity Log is a collection of ideas generated
through the UPR process that, if implemented, could result in improvements
to program and service areas or increased revenues and efficiencies.
Using this information, City Council will choose its preferred scenario(s)
to address budget pressures and asks staff to develop Draft Operating and
Capital Budgets based on these scenarios.
In January 2004, Council will begin community consultations with the public
for the budget process. During these consultations, Ottawa residents will be
asked to provide their input on the reduction scenarios and their feedback
on budget priorities using the UPR.
In February 2004, Council will receive a staff report summarizing the
public's feedback on budget priorities as well as the Draft Operating and
Draft Capital Budgets. Following this, Councillors will begin a second round
of public consultation, providing Ottawa residents with an opportunity to
provide their feedback on the Draft Budget.
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Posted Saturday, November 29, 2003 by ggower
Sizzling mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves, the "definitive
Carmen", takes to the stage of Southam Hall for the annual Black & White
Opera Soirée on Saturday, February 21, 2004 at 20:00. Selections from Carmen
will highlight the concert when this American superstar is joined by
Canadian bass-baritone James Westman, with Music Director Pinchas Zukerman
leading the National Arts Centre Orchestra and the Opera Lyra Ottawa Chorus
prepared by Laurence Ewashko. The Soirée is hosted by distinguished Canadian
actor Albert Millaire.
The seventh annual fundraiser in honour of the National Arts Centre
Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa is presented by Bell Canada in association
with Enbridge Gas Distribution. Special thanks go to Ernst & Young, Audi
/Mark Motors of Ottawa Ltd., The Ottawa Citizen, Le Droit, B!ddle McGillvray
Advertising, and The Lowe-Martin Group.
In addition to selections from Bizet's Carmen, the Black & White Opera
Soirée will include excerpts from Saint-Saëns's Samson et Dalila, Gounod's
Faust, and Rossini's L'Italiana in Angeri. The full program will be
announced at a later date.
Recognized worldwide as one of today's most exciting vocal stars, Denyce
Graves continues to gather unparalleled popular and critical acclaim in
performances on four continents. Her career has taken her to the world's
great opera houses and concert halls. The combination of her expressive,
rich vocalism, elegant stage presence and exciting theatrical abilities
allows her to pursue a wide breadth of operatic portrayals as well as
delight audiences in concert and recital appearances. Denyce Graves has
become particularly well-known to operatic audiences for her portrayals of
the title roles in Carmen and Samson et Dalila. These signature roles have
brought her to the Metropolitan Opera, Vienna Staatsoper, Royal Opera -
Covent Garden, San Francisco Opera, Opéra National de Paris, Lyric Opera of
Chicago, The Washington Opera, Bayerische Staatsoper, Arena di Verona,
Deutsche Oper Berlin, and the Teatro Colón in Buenos Aires. She made her
National Arts Centre Orchestra debut at Festival Canada in 1998.
Originally from Stratford, Ontario, James Westman was baritone in residence
with the San Francisco Opera Adler's Fellowship program until March 2000.
His performances at the San Francisco Opera include: Guglielmo in Così Fan
Tutte, Marcello in La Bohème, Germont in La Traviata, Renato in Un Ballo in
Maschera, Sid in Albert Herring and the First Philosopher in Louise.
Recently, James Westman sang his first Posa in Verdi's Don Carlo in Graz,
Austria, and returned to the Canadian Opera Company as Sharpless in Madama
Butterfly and to Opera Theatre of St Louis as Athanael in Massenet's rarely
heard Thais. He also made his debut with the Manitoba Opera as Guglielmo in
Così fan Tutte.
Renowned Canadian actor Albert Millaire will host. This eminent performer
has played some of the most important roles and produced some of the finest
plays to be presented on the stages of Canada, the United-States and Europe.
Albert Millaire also studied opera staging in London's Covent Garden and has
since produced works such as Manon by Massenet, Die Entführung aus dem
Serail by Mozart and Les Pêcheurs de perles by Bizet. On television, Albert
Millaire has been seen in Sir Wilfred Laurier, Rainbow Country, Road to
Avonlea along with numerous productions by Télévision de Radio-Canada.
The 15-member fundraising committee is chaired by Sheridan Scott, Chief
Regulatory Officer of Bell Canada. The proceeds from this joint fundraiser
will help maintain and further develop the artistic excellence of the
National Arts Centre Orchestra and Opera Lyra Ottawa.
Soirée tickets for $275 and $375 include a spectacular pre-concert dinner,
prime seating for the concert itself, and a post-concert reception with the
stars. Private, exclusive Impresario Boxes as well as corporate tables are
also available. Tickets to the concert and reception only can be purchased
for $175. For information about these tickets please call the NAC Foundation
Office at (613) 947-7000, ext. 322.
Tickets to the concert alone are $45.00, $60.00 and $75.00. These tickets
are on sale exclusively to National Arts Centre and Opera Lyra Ottawa donors
and subscribers by mail order or in person at the NAC or Opera Lyra Ottawa
Box Offices until December 6. Box Office opens to the public on December 8,
at which time tickets may be purchased at the NAC or Opera Lyra Ottawa Box
Offices or through Ticketmaster at (613) 755-1111 (with applicable
surcharges). Ticketmaster may also be accessed through the NAC's web-site
at www.nac-cna.ca.
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Posted Saturday, November 29, 2003 by ggower
- Every Sunday -
THE JEZEBELS
present
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS
"Aerobicize your punk rock side!"
Not since Bingo Jet International has there been such a buzz and unbridled excitement.
Eat more poutine and pie...then jog over to Zaphod's for the wildest, wackiest workout.
Headbands & legwarmers optional!!!
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ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX
27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
CONCERT & EVENTS LISTINGS
WIN TICKETS TO ZAPHOD'S SHOWS FROM OTTAWASTART.COM:
http://www.ottawastart.com
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ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX , 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada. K1N 5S7
OPEN FROM 4PM EVERY DAY.
FINE BEERS, COCKTAILS & FOOD.
Bands onstage at 9pm, unless otherwise indicated.
Licenced bar. Age 19+ unless otherwise indicated. Valid photo i.d. required.
(613)562-1010 http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com
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The Legendary ELECTRIC BALLROOM
Every Day from 9pm, or after the bands.
No cover charge Monday to Thursday
Fri. & Sat. $3 from 11pm to close.
Sundays - PUNK ROCK AEROBICS - The best pop/punk/mod/rock from any era - DJs NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ and TIM HARE
Mondays - CLUB ZAPHOD - Indie.rock/College.rock/Alt.rock/Modern.rock/Requests - DJ SHANE
Tuesdays - INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH - Industrial and Dark Techno - DJ LESLIE
Wednesdays - RADIO ZAPHOD - Explosive Indie/Brit-Pop/Electronica/Mod/Rock & Soul/Requests - DJ GAZ
Thursdays - THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM - Everybody's favourite Alternative/ Brit-Pop/ Big Beat/ Electrionica/ Rock/ Soul/ Requests
- DJ SELLOUT
Fridays - THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM - Everybody's favourite Alternative/ Brit-Pop/ Big Beat/ Electrionica/ Rock/ Soul/ Requests
- DJ GAZ
Saturdays - THE ELECTRIC BALLROOM - Everybody's favourite Alternative/ Brit-Pop/ Big Beat/ Electrionica/ Rock/ Soul/ Requests -
DJ STEPH
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LIVE BANDS - DOORS 8PM - OPENING BAND AT 9PM - HEADLINE AT 10PM - OR AS STATED
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Fri. Nov. 28 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale present ($6)
From Toronto
HOTEL (http://www.freetinysoap.com)
+ From Boston/ Initial Recording Artists
HELICOPTER HELICOPTER (http://www.helicopterhelicopter.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Nov. 29 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Carlsberg Red presents ($7)
From Toronto/ Maple Nationwide Recording Artists
FEMBOTS (http://www.fembots.org)
+ CASEY COMEAU & THE HALFMILERS (http://www.caseycomeau.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Nov. 30 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading (http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com/index.php?release=jezebels)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Dec. 1 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, XFM & Sleeman present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
ABANDON (http://www.abandon.ca)
+ SUNPIG (http://area613.com/sunpig)
+ SCARECROWS
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Dec. 2 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Dec. 3 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Carlsberg Red present ($6)
NAMELESS SHAME (http://www.namelessshame.com)
+ SONS OF VENUS
+ Radio Zaphod with DJ GAZ
Thu. Dec. 4 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($6)
From Toronto/ B.E.S.T. of Emergenza
SLAVE TO THE SQUAREWAVE (http://www.squarewavemusic.com)
+ THE RUDE DUDES (http://www34.brinkster.com/therudedudes/)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Dec. 5 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($6)
From Vancouver/ Mint Recording Artists
YOUNG AND SEXY (http://www.youngandsexy.org)
+ THE GETALONGS
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Dec. 6 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 presents ($6)
From North Bay/ Roadrunner - Universal Recording Artists
HIGH HOLY DAYS (http://www.highholydays.ca)
+ A FACE FOR RADIO (http://www.afaceforradio.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Dec. 7 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading (http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com/index.php?release=jezebels)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Dec. 8 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, XFM & Sleeman present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
PENSIVE STATE (http://www.pensivestate.com)
+ ANJULIE
+ SWEETLAND (http://www.sweetland.ca)
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Dec. 9 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Dec. 10 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Carlsberg Red present ($10)
From Toronto/ Maple Music Recording Artists
PILATE (http://www.pilate.com)
+ TIER 3 (http://www.tier3.com)
+ Radio Zaphod with DJ GAZ
Thu. Dec. 11 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Nutshell Music present ($7)
From Toronto/ Moldy Floor Recording Artist
ALUN PIGGINS (http://www.alunpiggins.com)
+ JACOB TWO-TWO (http://www.jacobtwotwo.net)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Dec. 12 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale present ($6)
"Estrogen-fuelled Chick Rawk"
From London
HER (http://hergirlrock.com/index2.htm)
+ THE BELLA BOMBS (http://www.thebellabombs.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Dec. 13 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale present ($6)
From Toronto/ Ductape Recording Artists
THE CARNATIONS (http://www.thecarnations.com)
+ DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Dec. 14 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading (http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com/index.php?release=jezebels)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Dec. 15 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, XFM & Sleeman present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
NECTAR (http://www.nectarweb.com)
+ SELLERS
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Dec. 16 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Dec. 17 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Carlsberg Red present (Free)
ZAPHOD'S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE DECORATING
PARTY AND PISS-UP!!!
MANPOWER (featuring TOM STEWART from FURNACEFACE/ SLO' TOM)
+ guests
+ Radio Zaphod with DJ GAZ (It's GAZ's Birthday Party tonight too!)
Thu. Dec. 18 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($6)
From Halifax/ 2003 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARD Winner
HUMAN (http://www.experiencehuman.com)
+ STEFANI JAXSN & THE GOVERNMENT (http://www.stefanijaxsn.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
Fri. Dec. 19 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale present ($6)
SUNPIG (http://area613.com/sunpig)
+ twelve34 (http://www.twelve34.ca)
+ TREVOR STRANGE (http://www.trevorstrange.net)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Dec. 20 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & XFM present ($8) ($6 with canned food donation)
A CHRISTMAS SHOW - Songs and Hymns of Glorious Praise
CANNED FOOD DONATIONS REQUESTED FOR THE FOOD BANK
From St. Catherines/ Stumble Recording Artists
REVENGE OF THE EGG PEOPLE (http://www.stumblerecords.com/rotep/rotep.htm)
+ ROUND 2 (http://www.round2music.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Dec. 21 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading (http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com/index.php?release=jezebels)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Dec. 22 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, XFM & Sleeman present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
From Montreal
BRIGHTON (http://www.angelfire.com/pq/brightonband/Bright1.html)
+ WAITING FOR DAVE
+ KRIS WARD (http://www.krisward.com)
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Dec. 23 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Dec. 24 -CLOSED
Thu. Dec. 25 -OPEN CHRISTMAS DAY FROM 9pm - MERRY CHRISTMAS (Free)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Fri. Dec. 26 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Stella Artois present ($8)
ZAPHOD'S BOXING DAY SALE!!!
From Los Angeles/ Hi Hat Recording Artist
SPOOKEY RUBEN (http://www.hi-hat.ca/spookeyzoo.html)
+ NICK DANGER & THE DANGER CITY REBELS (http://www.thebeautifulmusic.com/danger/)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Dec. 27 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale presents ($10)
From Hamilton/ ex-THE KILLJOYS
MIKE TREBILCOCK (http://www.miketrebilcock.com)
+ MICHAEL SASSO (http://www.whateverrecords.us)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Dec. 28 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
"THE SPECIAL TURKEY EDITION OF PUNK ROCK AEROBICS"
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading (http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com/index.php?release=jezebels)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Dec. 29 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, XFM & Sleeman present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
"One of Ontario's most enchanting bands." - THE GLOBE & MAIL
From Guelph/ Weework Recording Artists
THE BARMITZVAH BROTHERS (http://www.thebarmitzvahbrothers.cjb.net)
+ RADIODAZED (http://members.tripod.com/radiodazed/)
+ STEVE ST. PIERRE (http://www.stevestpierre.com)
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Dec. 30 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Wed. Dec. 31 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Jagermeister & Stella Artois present ($15 advance at Zaphod's & Ticketmaster)
ZAPHOD'S ANNUAL NO -STRESS NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL
with champagne, noisemakers, party favours and prizes.
Featuring the annual line-up of Ottawa's best emerging bands
THE POLYTONES (http://www.thepolytones.com)
+ GOOD 2 GO (http://artists.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Good_2_Go/)
+ THE JOHN HENRYS (http://www.thejohnhenrys.com)
+ A FACE FOR RADIO (http://www.afaceforradio.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJs GAZ & STEPH
Thu. Jan. 1 - The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT (Free)
Fri. Jan 2 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale present ($6)
twelve34 (http://www.twelve34.ca)
+ THE LIQUOR STORE BANDITS (http://www.liquorstorebandits.cjb.net)
+ KRIS WARD (http://www.krisward.com)
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Jan. 3 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & XFM present ($6)
NO OTHER WAY (http://www.nootherway.com)
+ guests
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Sun. Jan 4 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Labatt 50 present ($2)
THE JEZEBELS performing/ leading (http://www.zaphodbeeblebrox.com/index.php?release=jezebels)
PUNK ROCK AEROBICS ("Aerobicize your punk rock side")
+ with DJ's NATASHA BEAUDIN, TRES ROMANTIQUE, MICHAEL A. HURTZ & TIM HARE
Mon. Jan 5 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, XFM & Sleeman present "Showcase Mondays" (Free)
From Windsor
TEN YEAR DROUGHT (http://www.tenyeardrought.com)
+ guests
+ Club Zaphod with DJ SHANE
Tue. Jan. 6 -INDUSTRIAL STRENGTH with DJ Leslie (Free)
Fri. Jan. 9 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Heritage Breweries present ($6)
UNINSPIRED EMPIRE (http://www.uninspiredempire.com)
+ guests
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ GAZ
Sat. Jan. 10 -Zaphod Beeblebrox & Newcastle Brown Ale presents ($5)
CHANNEL ONE (http://www.channeloneband.com)
+ PACER
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ STEPH
Thu. Jan. 15 -Zaphod Beeblebrox, Steam Whistle & Jagermeister present ($6)
Endearing Recording Artists
THE PARKAS (http://www.theparkas.com)
+ guests
+ The Electric Ballroom with DJ SELLOUT
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Posted Friday, November 28, 2003 by ggower
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX & NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE
PRESENT...
"ESTROGEN-FUELED CHICK RAWK"
From London
HER
+ THE BELLA BOMBS
Friday, December 12 (Doors 8pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $6 only at the door .
"HER, ChartAttack's favourite new girl rock band." - CHARTATTACK, Canada.
"In just one year, the band has gone from doing a high school show [as their first live appearance]
to playing gigs at popular venues." - SCENE, London.
THE STORY OF HER
TWO GIRLS.
Rose Perry, an aspiring singer / songwriter since the tender age of seven met the artsy multi-instrumentalist Kerry Hayden in their freshman years at their local highschool through a mutual friend.
Rose and Kerry originally founded HER in 2001 as HER - The All Girl Rock Alternative Band. Rose's position was as lead singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist, while Kerry was the drummer and backup vocalist. The original HER lasted about two years and recorded their debut album entitled, "Straight From the Loft". Shortly after the release of this album, the other two original female members decided to part ways and pursue university to follow their personal career goals.
Kerry and Rose decided to keep HER strong as the band was two years in the making and they had established a reputation within their hometown and were receiving recognition and media attention for their efforts.
TWO GUYS.
Pete Perry, a naturally gifted musician playing Jimi Hendrix riffs within weeks of picking up an electric guitar for the first time, met Phil Mullen, "Phil who does fills", through a mutual friend who was interested in forming a metal band.
Like Rose and Kerry, Pete, and Phil clicked because of their shared interests and common love for music. They too wished to pursue music seriously, but were constantly encountering problems with their lead singers/frontmen and could not find band mates who were on the same wavelength as them.
SO HERE'S WHEN THINGS GET INTERESTING...
HER is the fusion of punk-rock-alternative-grunge-metal and anything else that you fancy.
Two girls. Two guys. Who know how to rock crotches.
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The Bella Bombs is an estrogen-fueled 4 piece playing loud and fast punk rawk 'n roll that will blow your f*#&$ mind!! Hold onto your caps kiddies, cuz this is gonna be the ride of your lives!!!!!!!!
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HER's web site - http://hergirlrock.com/index2.htm
THE BELLA BOMBS' web site - http://www.thebellabombs.com
Information:
HER - Rose Perry (519) 859-2059 rose_of_her@hotmail.com
THE BELLA BOMBS - thebellabombs@hotmail.com
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Posted Friday, November 28, 2003 by ggower
March: This Saturday, November 29, and every Saturday at 12:30 pm in
Ottawa's Byward Market
We meet at 12:30 in the afternoon on the corner of York and Sussex to
network and organize. At 12:45 pm, we begin our march through the market,
past the US Embassy, to Parliament Hill. NOWAR-PAIX started weekly marches
in September 2001 to be regular presence against war, racism, and the
erosion of civil liberties. We use the marches to distribute information
and support each other.
Bring your signs, your banners, and your outrage!
NO to the occupation of Iraq!
NO to all the pointless deaths!
NO to any Canadian participation, direct or indirect, in the so-called war
against terrorism!
Oppose the military occupation of Iraq and any Canadian participation in
the reconstruction of that country as long as the occupation continues.
Oppose the military occupation of Afghanistan, falsely presented as a
peacekeeping mission.
Oppose the Israeli occupation of Palestine, the expansion of settlements,
and the expansion of the security wall.
The Bush administration describes Iraqi violence against US troops as
terrorism. But the Iraqis, like all people, have an internationally
recognized right to resist occupation.
The occupation of Iraq is not about their alleged weapons of mass
destruction: there are none. It is not about their alleged links to
al-Qaida: there are none. It is not about bringing democracy to the Middle
East. Plainly, it is about seizing Iraq's resources, privatizing its
economy, and generating profits for corporations like Bechtel and
Halliburton. We reiterate the inalienable right of the Iraqi people to
self-determination and full control of their natural resources.
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Posted Wednesday, November 26, 2003 by ggower
Who is the fastest baby in Ottawa? We'll find out during the Second Annual Baby Race, hosted by the Ottawa 67's on Sunday, December 28th.
The Ottawa 67's Hockey Club is looking for eight babies aged 7-10 months (and their parents) to take part in the event.
The babies will race across a 15-foot carpet at centre ice, during the first intermission of our game against the Peterborough Petes. Mom will stand at the starting line, and dad will be at the finish line, trying to motivate his tot to cross the fastest. The first baby to cross the line will win a prize pack, including prizes for baby and parents.
Babies who are interested in participating should have their parents fill out an entry form on the Ottawa 67's Web site (www.ottawa67s.com), or at the Ottawa 67's box office (1015 Bank Street). Eight babies will be chosen at random from all entries received. Deadline for entries is December 17th , 2003.
Last year's inaugural event was probably the most hilarious competition in Ottawa sports history. For photos from last year's event, visit the Ottawa 67's Web site at http://www.ottawa67s.com.
More information:
Glen Gower - Ottawa 67's Hockey Club
(613) 232-6767 x229
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Posted Wednesday, November 26, 2003 by ggower
The Ottawa 67's will have two out of their three weekend road games televised LIVE on Rogers Television beginning with Friday night's game in Kitchener in a rematch of the 2003 OHL Championship Series against the Rangers at 7:30 p.m. Kitchener is currently fourth in the Midwest Division and is currently the 5th ranked team in the Western Conference.
Ottawa will travel to Owen Sound to play the Attack on Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. LIVE on Rogers Television and will face former Ottawa 67's tough guy Adam Smyth, who is now playing on the same team as his brother, Matt. The 67's will round out the weekend with their third game against the Mississauga IceDogs and their second game in Mississauga this season beginning at 2:00 p.m. The teams have split the first two meetings this season with both teams winning on home ice. There will be no television coverage on Sunday but fans can tune into The Team 1200 at game time.
Friday's game will also be broadcast live on The Team 1200, and Saturday's game will be broadcast live on CFRA.
For up to date scores and stats, fans can log on to http://www.ottawa67s.com and click on the live sports ticker for a complete game report.
For further information, please contact Jason O'Connor at 232-6767 ext. 230
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SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEK
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The 11th Annual Blues Harp Blow-Off
Rainbow, 76 Murray Street
Wednesday-Friday, November 26-28
From Jed Rached:
This is the last year for this event; it's been great having so many players get on board over the years, but all good things must come to an end. It was Larry 'The Bird' Mootham who game me the inspiration to do this event, and without his sage words of advice it would not have gotten off the ground. To this end, the event this year is going to be a knock-out of great proportions. I invite all to come down and see the talent we have around here.
Hosting the event this year will be three of Ottawa's best musicians, who will back up some of the finest harp players around, pulling out all the stops to win. The fabulous prize package includes harps supplied by Long & McQuade Musical Instruments, recording time by Listening Eye Studios, graphic art work by SD3 Design, a 100 CD pressing from Quick Run and a Friday night booking at the Rainbow Bistro.
This event is dedicated to the late great Larry 'The Bird' Mootham, the inspiration to many a harper.
For more info, please call Jed Rached at (613) 226-2246, or email rocketrached@hotmail.com
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WEEKLY EVENTS ON THE SMALL SCREEN
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ALWAYS check local listings to confirm.
On BRAVO - Ottawa Cable Channel 40
Tuesday, December 2 @ 10 am
Soul Searching for the Blues (2001)
A documentary look at the music of the Deep South and the extremely different artists who perform it.
Tuesday, December 2 @ 9 pm
Johnny Cash: Half Mile a Day (2001)
Details the incredible life and career of "The Man In Black," one of the most influential figures in the history of music.
Features performance and archival footage, and commentary from Jerry Lee Lewis, Judy Collins and more.
http://www.bravo.ca/programlistings
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ON THE RADIO
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CBC Radio One
weekly on Mondays @ 8 pm (next Monday episode #11)
CBC Radio Two
weekly on Fridays @ 10 pm (this week episode #10)
CBC Radio celebrates 100 years of the blues with THE BLUES, a landmark 14-episode series covering everything from the geographic and stylistic origins of the blues to its most contemporary sounds and styles.
A comprehensive chronicle of North America's most enduring music form, the series boasts two spectacular hosts, Grammy Award-winning Keb' Mo' and legendary Canadian Jackie Richardson. Each hour-long episode uses new and archival interviews, recordings and remotes from where blues history occurred, as well as where the music thrives today. The 14th episode offers an in-depth look at the blues in Canada and the influential artists who made the music.
An incredible showcase of blues artistry, the series includes interviews with musical giants such as B.B. King, Carlos Santana, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Bonnie Raitt, as well as performances by Cephas and Wiggins, Taj Mahal, Shemekia Copeland, the North Mississippi Allstars, Rory Block and many others.
For more information, contact Tal Hebdon, CBC Radio Communications, tal_Hebdon@cbc.ca
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BLUES CONTEST
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CBC Radio offers you a unique opportunity to win 'The Blues' prize pack, including a limited edition Fender Stratocaster signed by Martin Scorsese, the full collection of 20 CDs and 7 DVDs as well as the beautiful "History of The Blues" book.
To enter tell CBC, in one page, who your favourite Canadian blues artist is and why.
Send your entry to theblues@cbc.ca by midnight December 5, 2003.
Be sure to include your address and phone number.
Tune in to the final episode of the radio show, as host Jackie Richardson embarks on a journey into the roots of 'The Blues' in Canada. That show airs on December 22, Radio One and on December 26 on Radio Two. Don't miss it, as the lucky winner's name will be announced during the broadcast.
For more info: http://www.cbc.ca/theblues/contest.html
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REGULAR EVENTS THIS MONTH
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Mondays: Maria Hawkins @ the Rainbow
Tuesdays: Ken & Don @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Tuesdays: The Smacks host the Rainbow Open Jam @ 9:30 pm
Wednesdays: Early show with Dr. Dave @ the Rainbow 5-7 pm
Wednesdays: Shakedown Blues @ the Bayou
Thursdays: Dinner & acoustic blues @ Tucson's
Thursdays: Blues Jam with Johnny Russell & Mike Ktenas @ Irene's
Fridays: Amaryllis @ the Rainbow ... early show 5-7 pm
Saturday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Blues jam @ the Rainbow
Sunday afternoons: Guy del Villano & guests @ Royal Oak, Bank St.
Sunday evenings: Mellotone Organ Sextet @ the Rainbow
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LOCALS THIS WEEK
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Friday, November 28
The John Henrys with Doug Guthro @ the Bayou
Friday, November 28
The Priorities @ Tucson's
Saturday, November 29
Frank Lindo's Soul Revue @ Tucson's
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Posted Wednesday, November 26, 2003 by ggower
The Adaptive Learning Program is hosting
an Open House on Wednesday, November 26 at 20 Rossland Avenue from 10 am
to noon. At 11 am, a special quilt created by students will be unveiled -
the Friends make Happy Memories quilt.
The Adaptive Learning Program is the only program in the region providing
academic instruction for adults with developmental disabilities. This fall
the Adaptive Learning Program has been implementing program delivery
changes to provide an emphasis on greater independent living and
employment/volunteer preparation.
Small gift items made by students will be available for sale. Proceeds
witll go towards the purchase of greenhouse and food prepration equipment.
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Posted Wednesday, November 26, 2003 by ggower
Thursday Dec 11 1700-2030: Booth Street Traffic Corridor Study Open House
There will be displays and a presentation of the Booth Street Traffic
Corridor Study at the Dalhousie Community Centre, 755 Somerset St. West
The Study suggests several possible modifications to Booth St to address
community issues like
- excessive traffic speeds, and
- pedestrian and cyclist safety
The displays will be accessible from 1700 to 2030 and people will be on
hand to answer questions.
There will be a Presentation at 1930
Comments on Booth Street traffic or the Study should be sent to
Suzanne.Hemsing@ottawa.ca 613 580-2424 x28575
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Posted Wednesday, November 26, 2003 by ggower
On Thursday, City staff will hold an information session on the
Universal Program Review (UPR) document, which will be tabled on Friday,
November 28. Media are invited to attend the technical briefing on its
format and the significant role it will play in shaping the City's 2004
Budget.
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2003
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Location: Champlain Room, 2nd floor, Ottawa City Hall,
110 Laurier Avenue West
During this information session, staff will outline what the UPR is, how it
will be used during the budget process and how it relates to the other
budget-related documents. There will be no discussion of the UPR content or
any of the potential reduction scenarios it will present during the
briefing.
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Posted Wednesday, November 26, 2003 by ggower
Rheal Brant-Hall Memorial Lecture -- January 14, 2004 (Wed)
The fourth annual Rheal Brant-Hall Memorial Lecture will be presented by
Cindy Blackstock, who will speak about the First Nations Caring Society
of Canada (FNCSC) and provide information on the Voluntary Sector Study
in First Nations that was conducted by the First Nations Caring Society.
2:30 to 5:00 p.m., 2017 Dunton Tower, with a reception to follow.
Carleton University
Background:
Cindy Blackstock is a member of the Gitksan Nation. She has participated
in numerous provincial and national research projects, including
appointments to the Assembly of First Nations, Department of Indian
Affairs and Northern Development National Policy Review Committee as well
as the First Nations Summit Action Committee for First Nations Children
and Families. The lecture will draw from her personal experience.
The Rheal Brant-Hall Memorial Lecture is given annually. Speakers at the
lecture are generally aboriginal people who explore some aspect of
aboriginal social policy. Rheal Brant-Hall was a Professor of Social Work
and Carleton alumna who passed away on January 3, 2000. She also co-
ordinated the Aboriginal Social Outreach Program offered by Carleton
University. Brant-Hall was a Mohawk woman from the Tyendinaga Band who
carried with her a strong sense of social justice and a deep sensitivity
to the learning needs of students.
The Aboriginal Social Outreach Program is a unique program that allows
aboriginal students in Cornwall's Akwesasnee community and Fort Francis'
Seven Generations Educational Centre to earn a Bachelor of Social Work
Degree from Carleton University in their own environment. Carleton
faculty members in educational centres offer the courses on site.
The lecture is sponsored by the Office of the Dean of the Faculty of
Public Affairs and Management.
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Posted Wednesday, November 26, 2003 by ggower
Nov 27 7pm:Does The WTO Have A Democratic Deficit?
The Jurisprudence Centre, The Department of Law and The Arthur Kroeger
College of Public Affairs present
"Does The WTO Have A Democratic Deficit? If So, How To Fix It?"
A lecture by
Robert Howse, Alene and Allan F. Smith Professor of Law, The University
of Michigan Law School.
Robert Howse is also a member of the faculty of the World Trade
Institute, Bern, Master's in International Law and Economics Programme.
His research deals with a wide range of issues in international law, and
legal and political philosophy. Professor Howse is the author, co-author,
or editor of several books, including Economic Union, Social Justice, and
Constitutional Reform; The Regulation of International Trade; The World
Trading System; and The Federal Vision: Legitimacy and Levels of
Governance in the EU and the U.S. He is also the co-translator of
Alexander Kojhve's Outline for a Phenomenology of Right and the principal
author of the interpretative commentary in that volume.
7:00 p.m., Senate Room, sixth floor, Robertson Hall.
Carleton University
All Welcome
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Posted Wednesday, November 26, 2003 by ggower
Foundry Showcase - New Wave of Tech Entrepreneurs and Spin-off Companies -
- November 27, 2003 (Thu)
"Carleton University Showcases New Wave of Tech Entrepreneurs and Spin-
off Companies"
Meet some of Carleton University's most exciting new spin-off companies
at a special event celebrating entrepreneurship and innovation.
The Carleton University Foundry Program has helped launch eight new
technology companies in the past 18 months signalling the University's
emerging role as a major contributor in the region's future economic
development. Over 100 people from the hi tech industry including venture
capitalists, angel investors, and entrepreneurs are expected to attend.
Networking reception begins: 4:00 p.m.
Presentations by spin-offs begin: 5:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Where: 302 Azrieli Theatre, Carleton University
Media are invited to attend both the Networking Reception and Spin-off
Company presentations and should identify themselves at the registration
table. All media are asked to be on site by 4:30 p.m.
Background:
The Carleton University Foundry Program is increasingly recognized as a
leading initiative to stimulate the next generation of technology
entrepreneurs and spin-off companies formed out of research-based
innovations. Carleton University has one of the highest rates of new
technology company formation in the country as evidenced by the 100+
companies formed by alumni and faculty in recent years. Notable alumni
and faculty include: Antoine Paquin (Skystone Systems), Michael Cowpland
(Mitel and Corel Corporation), Dave Thomas (Object Technology
International), Gary Duck (JDS Fitel), and Martin Lefevbre (Cadabra).
For more information:
Luc Lalande, Technology and Research Department Office, 520-2600 ext.
8359
Lin Moody, Media Relations, 520-2600 ext. 8705
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Posted Tuesday, November 25, 2003 by ggower
Drivers are more distracted than ever. Roads
are clogged with cars and the cars have changed over the years, changing
from a mode of transportation to a luxurious moving second home. Today's
drivers can buy cars with zoned air conditioning, lumbar supports, heated
seats, luxury upholstery, stereo systems, DVD players, pagers, cell phones,
Blackberry wireless technology, GPS coordinates - the list goes on. It's
easy to see how drivers sometimes find their mind wandering off the road and
concentrating on other things.
The Canadian Automobile Association (CAA) has solutions. In conjunction
with National Safe Driving Week (Dec. 1-7), Doug Mayhew from CAA will
present "Don't Be a Distracted Driver" - a light-hearted look at
distracted driving on Wednesday, Dec. 3 at the Nepean Centrepointe branch
of the Ottawa Public Library. Mayhew will address the many distractions
drivers face. There will be time for questions and CAA will provide light
refreshments.
Admission is free. To register call 580-2710 or stop by the Nepean
Centrepointe branch at 101 Centrepointe Dr. For a complete listing of
library programs for children and adults, visit the Ottawa Public Library
Web site at www.library.ottawa.on.ca.
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Posted Monday, November 24, 2003 by ggower
"My first question for every student is 'What would you like to learn' ", stated Tony Silvestro, the owner of T's Music & Arts Academy. "Our purpose at T's is to allow each student to learn in a relaxing atmosphere. Lessons are serious but always fun. The needs of the student are our first priority. Music, acting and dance provide numerous benefits such as building self-esteem, increasing poise and maturity, enhancing creativity, encouraging self-expression, improving memory and developing social skills."
T's Music & Arts Academy opened November 17th at 903 Carling Avenue. Lessons are offered in singing, guitar, piano, drums, violin, acting and dance. Students are given the technical and practical knowledge that will allow them to reach their goals. Everyone is welcome, from beginners to advanced students. Whether you wish to learn for your own enjoyment or to prepare to be the next Canadian Idol, T's Music & Arts Academy will help.
At T's Music & Arts Academy, Mr. Silvestro has selected the best music, acting and dance instructors that the region has to offer. Each instructor is highly qualified; all are classically trained and have experience in live performance.
Mr. Silvestro is an experienced musician and teacher from Ottawa. His training began with five years of voice instruction under Magdi Bodi, a Royal Conservatory of Berlin graduate in music. Ms. Bodi studied with Zoltan Kodaly, the Hungarian composer and conductor who developed the Kodaly method of musical instruction.
In the years since, Mr. Silvestro has recorded and produced over 40 original songs, performed two major roles in a local theatre production of Jesus Christ Superstar and performed at various clubs throughout the Ottawa area. Most recently, he has been sharing his love of singing with students by teaching voice in local music schools and through private lessons.
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Posted Monday, November 24, 2003 by ggower
A Local West End Community Initiatives Project
Re: West End Diners Card
Objective: 1. To provide a promotional vehicle for the West End.
2. To provide needed funding for West End non-profit community
groups
Groups in West End Ottawa now have access to an on-going income source by
participating in the West End Diner's Card Program
Over a dozen West End restaurants have agreed to offer discounts to customers
using the card from Nov 11 2003 until Mar 31 2004.
Cards are available from local non-profit groups who sell the cards for a $10
donation and keep 100% of the proceeds for their own use in running local
community projects.
Participating restaurants include Lindenhof, Biagios, Ho Ho, Agave, The Table,
Amber Garden, Urban Bistro, etc.
Tickets are also available at Westboro Pharmasave, 340 Richmond Road and
Gift-o-Rama at 1327 Wellington Street.
Additional info is on the web site at http://westborovillage.com/dinerscard
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Posted Monday, November 24, 2003 by julie
Local motion picture production company JumpPoint Entertainment is celebrating
the new release of their latest film titled Scenes From a Parking Lot.
Produced in co-operation with the Bravo! NewStyleArtsChannel and Bravo!FACT,
Scenes from a
Parking Lot is already getting the attention of industry members both locally
and internationally.
The film was produced in HD, High-Definition 3D animation and is making a splash
with audiences
of all ages.
"It's really been a great experience for all involved" says producer Alexander
Pappas.
Pappas along with his team at JumpPoint Entertainment and Leaping Raster Inc.
created the
4 minute film and says he couldn't be happier to the response that's been coming
in.
"It's great. It's a really happy and up-lifting story for viewers of all ages"
says Pappas.
Scenes From a Parking Lot stars Radik, a lovable but shy flower in love with a
purple tipped tulip
named Anya. After an embarrassing first encounter, Radik is determined to win
her over and will
stop and nothing to do it. Even if it means asking the blossoming beauty to
dance.
"There has been response and audience reaction for the film. And its just the
beginning" says Pappas with a smile.
JumpPoint Entertainment and Leaping Raster Inc, a local animation studio, have
already begun developing
a six part series for television titled The Adventures of Radik Wildflower.
The series is expected to cost just under four hundred thousand dollars to
produce and will mean more work for animators and filmmakers hard hit by
previous funding cuts and job losses.
Stay tuned. We're sure to hear more about Radik and friends soon.
www.jumppoint.org
(613) 255 - 2325
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Posted Saturday, November 22, 2003 by ggower
On Tuesday, Ottawa Fire Services and the Office of the Fire Marshal
of Ontario will sign a Memorandum of Understanding for the delivery of a
training course that will help fire and police crews in conducting accurate
fire scene evaluations. The memorandum is the first of its kind to be
developed in Ontario for the delivery of the Fire Cause Determination
Course.
Date: November 25, 2003
Time: 10 a.m.
Location: Fire Station No. 44
1075 Greenbank Road
Deputy Fire Chief Bruce Montone will sign the Memorandum of Understanding on
behalf of Ottawa Fire Services, and a representative from the Office of the
Fire Marshal, will say a few words. A fire suppression and evaluation
demonstration will be held following the signing.
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Posted Saturday, November 22, 2003 by ggower
An Ottawa man passed away last night after collapsing at the Nepean
Sportsplex while playing hockey. The man, whose name is not being released
by the City, collapsed just as the game ended at 10:50 p.m.. Some of the
players started Cardio Pulminary Resuscitation while 911 was called. Arena
staff used their Automatic External Defibrillator immediately and cared for
the man until the advanced care paramedics arrived seven minutes later.
Ottawa Paramedic Services paramedics continued resuscitative measures but
were not able to revive the man. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Posted Saturday, November 22, 2003 by ggower
The following Council and standing committee meetings are scheduled
during the week of November 24, 2003, at Ottawa City Hall, 110 Laurier
Avenue West. Agenda items that may be of special interest to citizens and
the media have been highlighted.
Police Services Board - Monday, November 24, 5 p.m., Champlain Room
Universal Program Review Subcommittee - Friday, November 28, 9:30 a.m.,
Champlain Room
* Tabling of Universal Program Review Report
The agenda for this committee meeting and related reports will be posted on
the City's Web site at ottawa.ca and will be available at the meeting.
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Posted Saturday, November 22, 2003 by ggower
Each year, the International Festivals and Events Association recognizes outstanding examples of special events promotions with its Pinnacle Awards competition. This year, Ottawa's Cisco Systems Bluesfest swept the competition in three categories-'Best Website', 'Best Event Program', and 'Best Media Relations Campaign'-taking the gold award in each.
For nearly three decades, IFEA media awards have honoured many outstanding promotional and media initiatives. The categories range from 'Most Creative News Stunt' to 'Best Ad Series'. This year's winners were announced at the 48th Annual IFEA Convention in Anaheim, California. With nearly 1,400 total entries in 45 different categories, competition was high. Besides Bluesfest representatives from Ottawa, some event planners travelled from as far away as Singapore and Slovenia to receive these prestigious awards.
Entrants included such prominent events as the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, the Singapore River Buskers' Festival, and the Kentucky Derby Festival. "We're delighted to be recognized among such heady company," says Mark Monahan, executive director of the Ottawa Cisco Systems Bluesfest. "We've received similar honours from the IFEA in the past, but never to this extent. I'm very proud of our team."
The 2003 Bluesfest communications team included André J. Sauvé, Joe Reilly, and Lindsay Gesior, under the direction of Mark Monahan.
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Contact: André J. Sauvé
Director of Communications and Media Relations
Cisco Systems Bluesfest (613) 247-1188 ext. 229
ajsauve@ottawa-bluesfest.ca
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Posted Saturday, November 22, 2003 by ggower
Event Date Time Ticket Prices
Royal Christmas Fri, Dec. 5 8:00 p.m. $125, $95, $69.50, $54.50^
Tickets on sale now
ESSO 3-on-3 Hockey Classic Sat, Jan. 10 2:00 p.m. $10*
Tickets on sale Nov. 25 - 10 a.m.
Sarah Brightman Tues, Feb. 3 8:00 p.m. $89, $69^
Tickets on sale now
Nickelback Fri, Feb. 13 7:00 p.m. $42.50, $29.50^
with Staind & Three Days Grace Tickets on sale Nov. 22 - 10 a.m.
Tickets can be purchased at the Corel Centre Box office, by phone (613-599-FANS or toll-free at 877-788-FANS) and at www.CapitalTickets.ca. For group ticket information, please call (613-599-0116).
* Prices inclusive of all taxes and CRF fee, but excluding convenience charges.
^ Prices inclusive of all taxes, but excluding CRF fee and convenience charges.
# Prices exclusive of all taxes, CRF fee and convenience charges.
For further information, please contact the communications department:
Tim Pattyson, (613) 599-0239
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Posted Saturday, November 22, 2003 by ggower
On Thursday, the City of Ottawa will hold an open house and
ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official reopening of the
municipally-operated Spay / Neuter Clinic at its new location on Merivale
Road.
Date: Thursday, November 27, 2003
Time: 4:30 to 7 p.m.
Ribbon-cutting at 5 p.m.
Location: City of Ottawa Spay / Neuter Clinic
1851 Merivale Road (next door to PETsMART)
Refreshments will be available
Speakers include Councillor Diane Deans, Chair of the Emergency and
Protective Services (EPS) Committee and Susan Jones, acting General Manager
of the EPS department. Representatives from the City and various animal
organizations will also be present. Tours will be provided.
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After 25 months of rehabilitation and reconstruction, the Laurier
Bridge in downtown Ottawa is now ready for everyone to use and enjoy.
Friday at 11 a.m., City of Ottawa and National Capital Commission (NCC)
dignitaries unveiled a plaque that commemorates the Laurier Bridge
reconstruction project - the biggest infrastructure project the City
undertook following amalgamation in 2001.
"It is our bridge to the future, linking heritage and history to today's
transportation needs," said Mayor Bob Chiarelli. "It also anticipates
Ottawa's future growth and addresses the need to provide today for
tomorrow's travel patterns."
The Laurier Bridge has been an Ottawa landmark since 1901, when it replaced
a largely wooden structure, the Maria Street Bridge, built in 1872.
The Laurier Bridge, officially renamed to honour Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid
Laurier in 1904, was one of only a few structures in North America to
feature circular steel arch construction. The rebuilt bridge adds two more
arches to widen the bridge deck and accommodate 3.9-metre sidewalks and
2-metre cycling lanes, in addition to two vehicle lanes, in each direction.
"It is a great pleasure for me to participate in today's grand opening
ceremony of the Laurier Bridge," said Marcel Beaudry, Chairman of the
National Capital Commission. "This event not only celebrates the
rehabilitation of this very important transportation link in the core of
Canada's Capital Region, but also the success of the partnership and
cooperation between the National Capital Commission and the City of Ottawa."
"I'm pleased to see the wider sidewalks and the cycling lane on the restored
bridge and look forward to more green growth initiatives for the City," said
Councillor and TTC Committee Vice-Chair Clive Doucet.
The bridge was completed on time and within its $25 million budget.
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Posted Saturday, November 22, 2003 by ggower
Julian Luckham of Dedicated Desktop Creative Services announced today the launch of a new Web Site, http://www.cyclinginottawa.com. In light of recent events, Julian decided to create this site to share his enjoyment of cycling the many safe and beautiful paths of the Nations Capital! Julian is an avid recreational cyclist who lives and works in Ottawa, Ontario as a Graphic Designer. This new web site combines Julian's love for cycling with his passion for graphic design and photography.
Julian Luckham has lived in Ottawa for just over 10 years, having moved here from Vancouver in late 1992. After surviving that first Ottawa winter, Julian took his bike out on Ottawa's network of cycling paths in the Spring of 1993. To say Julian was impressed would be an under statement! Julian was so taken with the extent and the beauty of Cycling in Ottawa, he began to track where he was riding with a map published by the City showing all the cycling paths. Ten years later, multiple copies of that map have been worn out and Julian still hasn't seen all of the pathways this city has to offer!
In the summer of 2003, tragedy struck! A beautiful young woman, Ardeth Wood, was attacked and killed on the same paths Julian had grown to love! Shocked, upset and outraged, as everyone else that lives here and considers these paths their own, Julian took to the paths to try to claim back the freedom and safety he once felt while riding throughout the city! Attending a memorial for Ardeth Wood at the Canada Aviation Museum, friends and family remembered Ardeth, the police gave safety tips, and the public was allowed to put a voice to their concerns! Julian spoke at an open mic. "We have great cycling paths in Ottawa and I'm always surprised at how many people aren't aware of their beauty and the extent of this wonderful network of paths we have in our own backyard! We need to get out on OUR paths in larger numbers. Tell your friends how wonderful these paths are, invite them to join you for a ride... don't ride alone... but ride! These paths are OURS, if we let this person scare us off the paths, we lose and he wins!! And let's remember Ardeth Wood... cycle with a friend!".
Having already created a few pages to show friends and family the highlights of Cycling in Ottawa and other trips through Southern Ontario and New York, Julian has now designed a web site to focus on the idea of promoting recreational cycling in and around Ottawa. Cycling in Ottawa is like taking a "virtual bike ride" through the City of Ottawa. After obtaining permission from the City of Ottawa to make use of the City's Cycling Map, Julian has combined photographs with close ups of the map, pinpointing spots along the NCC's Capital Pathway and the City's paths and lanes, to share his enjoyment of riding OUR City's beautiful cycling paths!
Once again the cold weather is here, snow will be falling any day now! So, grab a hot chocolate, gather your loved ones, hop on your... computer, and join Julian for a "virtual bike ride" on the cycling paths in the City of Ottawa! After the snow melts away next year, hop on your bike and experience the paths for yourself... take back the paths... they're our path to freedom and we CAN keep them safe!
http://www.cyclinginottawa.com
For more information contact Julian Luckham of Dedicated Desktop Creative Services
Email: julian_pr@dedicateddesktop.com
Telephone: (613) 274-3074
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Posted Saturday, November 22, 2003 by ggower
Bell High School is pleased to present a
musical - Oliver - from November 26 to 29 at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $5 for
children under 13, $7 for seniors and children 13 and over, and $10 for
adults. For tickets or more information, call the Guidance Office of Bell
High School at 828-9101.
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Posted Saturday, November 22, 2003 by ggower
Today, City Council approved the 2004 budget timetable, which staff and
Council will follow in preparation for upcoming budget consultations and
deliberations. The budget process began in June 2003 when staff started
compiling the Universal Program Review (UPR), an inventory of City programs
and services that will be presented to Council's Program Review Subcommittee
on November 28.
Two weeks after the UPR presentation, on December 10, staff will provide
Council with the Budget Guidelines Report, which will outline the City's
budget pressures, provide a number of scenarios Council could use to address
these pressures and outline the impact each scenario would have on
residents. As well, they will be presented with the UPR document, a useful
tool that will inform Council and residents about the programs and services
provided by the City, and identify services or programs that may be reduced
in order to meet the City's operating budget targets.
Public consultations
Because the budget affects every Ottawa resident, the public will be invited
to participate in a series of public consultations from January 5 to 23,
2004, where they can provide essential input on the scenarios put forward in
the Budget Guidelines Report. Residents will also be asked to offer feedback
on their budget priorities, which will be summarized into a report that will
be presented to Council on February 11 along with the Draft Operating and
Draft Capital Budgets. Throughout the rest of the month - from February 12
to 29 - Councillors' consultations on the Draft Budget will take place,
giving them an opportunity to get feedback from Ottawa residents.
Committee and Council review
During the first two weeks of March, each of the City's standing committees
will listen to citizens' public delegations and review the Draft Budget
recommendations for its particular service area. Then, taking this feedback
from residents and committee amendments into account, City Council will
review the Draft Budget at a meeting on March 26, make any necessary
amendments and approve Ottawa's 2004 Final Budget document.
Other items of interest
* Capital funding support extended to the Ottawa Hospital
In January 2002, Council confirmed its commitment to the city's
quality of life by partnering with Ottawa hospitals to tackle the challenge
of funding their 10-year capital requirements. At the time, Council
considered and approved a number of recommendations, including remitting
fees paid to the City on hospital capital projects, on a case-by-case basis.
As a result, Council voted today to remit more than $729,000 in building
permit and planning fees paid to the City for construction undertaken at the
Ottawa Hospital at the General, Riverside and Civic campuses. To date, the
City has contributed more than $18 million to the Hospital's capital-funding
campaign.
* New Development Charge By-law approach and timetable set
Development Charges help finance a portion of the costs associated
with new infrastructure and services the City needs to support new
development. They are fees that are charged on residential, non-residential
and industrial development, depending on where development is taking place.
At today's meeting, City Council took the first step in adopting a
new Development Charges By-law when it approved a number of general
principles for the Development Charges Review Study. These include:
addressing capital costs for growth, which must be self-supporting;
implementing Ottawa 20/20 principles and directions; building on the
methodology from previous by-laws; pursuing a rate structure that reflects
the servicing characteristics and geography of Ottawa; discontinuing
non-statutory exemptions that are not considered to warrant a tax-based
subsidy; and continuing to use the Infrastructure Development Charges Price
Index. A new amalgamated City of Ottawa Development Charges must be in place
by July 2004 to replace the 10 existing by-laws of the former municipalities
(the former cities of Ottawa and Vanier did not have development charge
by-laws).
Council also approved a timetable for the Development Charges Review
Study, which gives residents the chance to provide their input and feedback
on the new by-law in April 2004.
* Governance Review Report tabled with Council
The City Manager submitted a report outlining staff's proposed
governance structure, which addresses how City Council might carry out
business during the 2003-2006 term. The report proposes a more streamlined
structure, with fewer, more effective standing and advisory committees, and
would result in total savings to the City of $362,000 per year. If adopted,
the number of standing committees would be reduced from nine to five -
Corporate Services and Economic Development, Emergency and Protective
Services, Health, Recreation and Social Services, Planning and Environment,
and Public Works, Transit and Infrastructure Services - with a minimum of
one rural Councillor sitting on each committee. As well, the number of
advisory committees and boards would be reduced from 24 to 18. The new City
Council will discuss the Governance Review Report at its December 3 meeting.
* Council adopts criteria for 2004 capital projects
City Council today approved a list of criteria, which will be used
by City staff for the identification of projects to be included in the Draft
2004 Capital Budget. These criteria will be used to develop a recommended
2004 capital program that is affordable and ensures that the City's critical
capital needs (those that are needed to ensure residents' health and safety,
protect the City from litigation, or cannot be delayed for legislative
reasons) receive priority. Capital projects will be considered when: there
is a contractual commitment to proceed in 2004; the City would lose one-time
federal or provincial funding if work does not proceed; the entire project
can be funded from development charges; the current works in progress funds
are not sufficient to address "critical" projects or works in 2004; and
projects have received explicit pre-approval for funding by City Council in
2003 or previous years. It is expected that these criteria will result in a
Draft Capital Budget that is much more constrained than in previous years,
and significantly reduced from the 2004 capital forecast provided in the
2003 Capital Budget.
* Mayor bids farewell to departing members of Council
Mayor Chiarelli took a few minutes at today's meeting to extend his
best wishes to those Councillors who had decided not to seek re-election on
November 10 - Councillors Elisabeth Arnold, Dwight Eastman, Alex Munter and
Wendy Stewart - as well as to Councillors McNeely and Meilleur, who were
recently elected to the Provincial legislature. In recognition of their
commitment to the new City, the Mayor presented all members of Council with
a composite of Ben Babelowski prints representing each of the 12 former
municipalities. The new City Council will be sworn in to office on Monday,
December 1, and will have their first regular meeting on Wednesday, December
3.
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by ggower
Roadrunner/Universal Music Canada's HIGH HOLY DAYS are set to play Ottawa's best known rock club Zaphod Beeblebrox, Saturday December 6th2003.
HIGH HOLY DAYS have had the pleasure of playing in Ottawa this summer for over 10,000 of Ottawa's rock fans. They headlined a show at Ottawa's Beer Festival in June, opened for the Headstone's final Canadian show in July, played with Theory of a Deadman @ Ottawa's Super Ex in August and ended the summer rocking out with I Mother Earth at Carleton University for Frosh Week.
"It has been an amazing year for us. We've been lucky to play to so many fans and have such awesome support in here," says lead Singer Marc Arcand "Ottawa loves live music and we have a great time when we play here."
Saturday December 6th will be their last show in Canada this year, before HIGH HOLY DAYS releases their album, ALL MY REAL FRIENDS, in early 2004.
They will be joined by Ottawa band, A FACE FOR RADIO.
Information:
Zaphod Beeblebrox is located at 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada K1N 5S7
Tickets are $6.00
Age of Majority Required
Contact:
Publicity
Joanne Bowers
Eventsnorth.com
jbowers@isys.ca
705-693-7505
Management
Dan Arcand
Double A Entertainment
905-873-2660
dan@highholydays.ca
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by ggower
The Ottawa 67's have announced as of 12:00 p.m. today there are just under 2,500 tickets left for this Friday, November 21st, 2003 when the 67's play the Oshawa Generals at 7:30 p.m. and just over 3,000 tickets remaining for this Sunday, November 23rd, 2003 when the 67's play the Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds at 2:00 p.m. Both games will be played at the Civic Centre.
As a special feature for fans and players this weekend, the Litnets will be making their Canadian debut at the Civic Centre. Whenever a goal is scored this weekend, the goal judges will activate over 1300 light emitting diodes (LED's) in each goal post, which will light up and entertain.
Friday night will be a Legends Night as the Ottawa 67's will have former Detroit Red Wings great Ted Lindsay on hand to drop the puck and sign autographs. Fans will also receive a commemorative Ted Lindsay poster as they enter the Civic Centre.
On Sunday, the 67's will welcome another big, purple, furry name to the Civic Centre as Reggy the mascot will be in attendance to drop the puck, entertain fans and take part in the first and second intermissions.
The Ottawa 67's are in first place in a tight Eastern Division race and in second place in the Eastern Conference. Ottawa is coming off a 5-3 win in against Kingston last Sunday and are playing their fourth game in a series of five against East Division opponents. Friday's game will mark the return of Corey Locke to Ottawa after playing for Team OHL in the Re/Max Canada-Russia Challenge this week in Sarnia and London. Oshawa will also welcome back forward Ben Eager and defenceman Paul Ranger.
Ottawa 67's ticket prices are once again one of the lowest in the Ontario Hockey League. Children 12 years old and under can enjoy affordable hockey action for only $10.00 per game, adults can take in a game for only $13.00 and students and seniors can watch for only $12.00.
To purchase tickets, fans may visit the Ottawa 67's Store in the Coliseum Building on Bank St. Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays; they can call 755-1166 or visit www.ticketmaster.ca on the Internet.
For further information, contact Jason O'Connor at 232-6767 ext. 230
For further information about Litnets, please contact Jim Boone at 612-9314
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by julie
The Ottawa Chamber Music Society is
delighted to present one of the world's great vocal ensembles in a concert
entitled A Chanticleer Christmas in their first-ever Ottawa appearance on
Saturday, November 29, 8:00 p.m. at McLeod-Stewarton United Church (507 Bank
Street at Argyle).
".they belong to the elite of the ultra-precision vocal ensembles-
flawlessly blended unaccompanied groups." - Winnipeg Free Press
Named for the "clear-singing" rooster in Chaucer's Canterbury Tales,
Chanticleer enjoys international renown for its seamless blend of twelve
male voices, a unique "orchestra of voices". Since its debut in 1978 in San
Francisco's Old Mission Dolores, the acappella ensemble has earned a
remarkable reputation for its interpretation of a repertoire as diverse as
Gregorian chant, Renaissance polyphony, spirituals and gospel music, and
symphonic pops.
"Vibrant state-of-the art choral singing. Nobody has the lush, lyrical,
lightly dissonant modern idiom down like these guys." - American Record
Guide
Annually, in addition to a 23-concert series in the San Francisco Bay Area,
Chanticleer tours across the United States, in Europe and Asia, and also
performs at major summer festivals around the world. Through its outreach
program, Singing in the Schools, the group brings the joy of choral singing
to young people in the Bay Area and on tour. Chanticleer's wide-ranging
repertoire is reflected in its award-winning discography.
"I can't think of another 'orchestra of voices' that can shuttle with such
proficiency from Renaissance polyphony to gospel, contemporary classical to
jazz." - Chicago Tribune
Tickets for A Chanticleer Christmas are $25 for adults, $50 for reserved
seating and $20 for students, and are available at the following outlets:
Ottawa Chamber Music Society office, (613) 234-8008; The Book Bazaar (755
Bank Street); Compact Music (785-A Bank Street); CD Warehouse (1383 Clyde
Avenue, 1717 St. Laurent Boulevard, 499 Terry Fox Drive); The Leading Note
(370 Elgin Street); Nicholas Hoare Books (419 Sussex Drive); Books on
Beechwood (35 Beechwood Avenue); Collected Works (1242 Wellington Street);
Scotia Bank (366 Elgin St.); Ticketmaster - all outlets in Canada
(www.ticketmaster.ca, 613-755-1111). Subscriptions to the Concert Series are
available only through the Society's office.
In the spirit of the season, Society organizers have invited concert-goers
to provide a donation to Bruce House.
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by julie
Tonight, Thursday, November 20 (Doors 8pm)
Related Artists: SONIC YOUTH, SHADOWY MEN ON A SHADOWY PLANET, FLAMING LIPS,
THE REPLACEMENTS, WEEN, CRACKER, PIXIES, TOM WAITS, LOU REED, ELVIS COSTELLO,
DICK DALE, THE CRAMPS.
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, STEAM WHISTLE & JAGERMEISTER
PRESENT...
From Vancouver/ Six Shooter Recording Artists
VEAL
(LUKE DOUCET - vox, guitars, NIK KOZUB - bass, CHANG - drums)
+ MANPOWER
(including Tom Stewart from FURNACEFACE/ SLO' TOM)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
Tickets: $8 only at the.
""The Vancouver trio is a somewhat esoteric band, freely blending a spacious
country-roots twang
with melodic riffs - the sort of weird-but-likeable sound Radiohead might have
produced had its
members grown up on the Prairies." - Andrew Flynn, Canadian Press
"Alternately atmospheric and adrenalized, moody and menacing, skewed and
straightforward...
evokes everyone from Sonic Youth to the Flaming Lips to the Replacements to
Shadowy Men
on a Shadowy Planet" - The Georgia Straight
"Veal leader Luke Doucet is a songwriter's songwriter, the guy other musicians
point to
when asked who inspires them to work harder at lyrics or melody rather than
leaving well
enough alone." - Now Magazine
A Vancouver band made up of Luke Doucet (vocal & guitars), Nik Kozub (bass) and
Chang (drums), Veal was born out of the musical trough that is Western Canada;
where the long winters nurture the only good reasons for being in a band:
boredom and the love of rock & roll.
A guitar-driven three piece band who serves up a potent live show of American
music, Veal draws from country, surf, blues and rock and roll, and using twisted
lyrical imagery that culls up the likes of Tom Waits, John Lennon, David Lowery,
Ween, and Lyle Lovett. Their vividly hook-filled and unpredictable brand of
rock'n'roll has been a favourite among industry and fans since its inception.
Whether tags of "surfy power trio", "Pixiesquepsychedelia", or "post-Camper
VanBeethoven 1 & 2 college rock" are fitting or not, Veal is forever pursuing
the perfectly bent pop song.
***************
VEAL's web site - http://www.vealmusic.com
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by julie
special ethics roundtable discussion will be held on
Thursday, November 27th at approximately 3PM following
the 12:30PM matinee performance.
telephone: 947-7000, extension 343
location: 53 Elgin Street
website: www.nac-cna.ca
Tiger of Malaya
English Theatre: Studio Stage Series
November 24 - December 6, 2003
An NAC English Theatre/Factory Theatre (Toronto)
coproduction
http://www.nac-cna.ca/en/whatson/results.cfm?EventID=3659
It is September, 1945. Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, the
notorious "Tiger of Malaya," is on trial for war
crimes carried out under his command in the waning
days of the Pacific War - Yamashita's reputation
leaves no room for doubt - he is a monster.
Assigned to lead his defence are two lawyers from the
U.S. Army Legal Corps: a world-weary, Old School
Southerner, and an idealistic Ivy League-educated Jew.
They are joined by a Japanese-American translator,
eager to prove her loyalty to the U.S.
As the defence team struggles to reconcile the
evidence of the atrocities with a man they come to
know and admire, Yamashita himself is haunted by a
Filipino witness who challenges him to confront the
truth of his personal culpability. What emerges is a
complex and moving examination of the hypocrisies of
war, the subjectivity of historical memory, and the
vagaries of individual fate.
Artist (s) by Hiro Kanagawa
House Studio
Seating Plan Non-Reserved Seating
Ticket Information Single Tickets on sale September
2nd
Tickets from $27.50 to $31.50.
Group Information Groups of 20+ receive great
discounts! For more information contact grp@nac-cna.ca
Season 2003-2004
Performance Schedule Time(s) Buy Tickets Online
Monday, November 24, 2003 20:00
Tuesday, November 25, 2003 20:00
Wednesday, November 26, 2003 20:00
Thursday, November 27, 2003 12:30
Thursday, November 27, 2003 20:00
Friday, November 28, 2003 20:00
Saturday, November 29, 2003 14:00
Saturday, November 29, 2003 20:00
Tuesday, December 02, 2003 20:00
Wednesday, December 03, 2003 20:00
Thursday, December 04, 2003 20:00
Friday, December 05, 2003 20:00
Saturday, December 06, 2003 14:00
Saturday, December 06, 2003 20:00
Box Office Information
Box Office Hours: Monday to Saturday: 10:00 to 21:00
Sundays and Holidays:
When a performance is scheduled, the Box Office will
open 2 hours prior to curtain until 15 minutes after
the curtain time of the last performance.
No service charges. Debit card and major credit cards
accepted.
Live RushTM Information
Live RushTM is a programme originated by the National
Arts Centre (NAC) which offers last-minute music,
theatre, and dance tickets to high school, college,
and university students in Ottawa-Gatineau. Students
with a valid Live RushTM membership card may buy up to
2 tickets per performance at the discount price of
only $9.50 per ticket. Tickets may be purchased online
or in person at the NAC Live RushTM Centre.
All unsold tickets for Live RushTM-eligible
performances will be made available to Live RushTM
members at 18:00, or 2 hours before a matinee
performance. This includes all available seats,
including the best seats in the house.
Check out liverush.ca for information on obtaining a
Live Rush card.
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by julie
The Ottawa Senators announced today that fewer than 2,000 tickets
remain for their game against the Carolina Hurricanes tonight (Nov. 20, 7:30
p.m.), including 375 seats available at $21 in the Coca-Cola Family Zone.
The home game against the Hurricanes is also the third of 12 McDonald's
Family Nights which offers tickets at $25, including a hot dog and drink.
The games in the November continue with the minor hockey theme at Senators
home games, with any player wearing his/her team jersey receiving a chance
to win prizes.
Single game tickets can be purchased at www.capitaltickets.ca, by calling
599-FANS or 1-877-788-FANS or the Corel Centre box office.
Ticket packages may be purchased by phone by calling 599-0200 or toll-free
at 1-800-444-SENS (7367), or visit the Internet at www.ottawasenators.com.
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by julie
Johnny Vegas floored the audience at last Wednesday Night's Lounge Night when he
got down on one knee and proposed to his girlfriend Lyn Mooers. The crowd burst
out laughing when they dropped the ring, but cheered with joy when Lyn grabbed
the microphone and said "YES!". Tentative plans for the wedding date are in the
works. The ceremony and reception party will take place at Barrymore's Music
Hall. Details will follow.
On a different note:
Johnny Vegas & The Johnny Vegas Orchestra will be performing at Irene's Pub, 885
Bank St., this Saturday Night, November 22. Show time is 9:45pm and cover is
$5.00. Hope to see you there.
And as always, Johnny Vegas & The Johnny Vegas Orchestra perform at Maxwell's
Bistro, 340 Elgin St. every Wednesday Night. Show time is 9:30 and there's no
cover. Come on down to Lounge Night. Tonight's show is Johnny's 402nd at
Maxwell's.
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by julie
The Ontario government's Universal Influenza
Immunization Program provides Ontarians with the opportunity to protect
themselves and those around them against the flu.
A key part of this initiative is the workplace program which encourages
employers across the province to recognize the importance of preventing
serious infectious diseases in their workplaces.
Hundreds of thousands of employees will have the opportunity to get flu
shots at the more than 1,400 workplaces in Ontario (including
Rogers Communications, 3M Canada Company, Alcan Packaging, Black & Decker
Canada Inc., George Weston Ltd., and John Deere Ltd.) that are holding
workplace flu clinics.
Workplace flu shot benefits
Workplace flu shot clinics offer a convenient way for employees to get a
flu shot while, in turn, benefiting employers by resulting in less flu-related
absences.
According to the Canadian Coalition for Influenza Immunization, the flu
virus may infect one in four working Canadians during the winter, costing the
economy about $500 million annually.
A flu shot, however, can make a substantial difference. Research by the
University of Minnesota shows that flu immunization in healthy working adults
results in 43 per cent fewer days of sick leave and 44 per cent fewer visits
to doctors' offices due to upper respiratory illness. Every time an employee
is vaccinated, it also reduces the chance of spreading the flu to family
members at home - especially those who are elderly or have chronic or acute
health problems.
When an employer holds an on-site clinic, employees need not take time
off to visit their doctor or an outside clinic for immunization. In fact,
employees believe the most convenient way to get a flu shot is in the
workplace - 64 per cent said so in a poll conducted by Ipsos-Reid Research.
Under the workplace program, the flu vaccine is provided free of charge
to employers by the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The employer is
responsible for the costs of arranging to have nurses give flu shots to
employees.
The costs of holding a clinic can be recovered when compared with the
potential lost time due to sick days. For example, if a company has 100
employees and 40 decide to get a flu shot, the cost to the company would be
$480 (since nursing agencies charge a fee of about $12 per person immunized).
This cost would end up being fully covered, if the influenza illness is
avoided by just one employee.
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by julie
The City has recently completed a two-year reconstruction of the
Laurier Bridge. The original four arches built in 1900 over the Rideau Canal
were refurbished, and two new arches were added to the south part of the
structure.
Date: Friday, November 21, 2003
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: Laurier Bridge, near
Festival Plaza
Mayor Bob Chiarelli, NCC Chair Marcel Beaudry, Transportation and Transit
Committee Vice-Chair Clive Doucet and others will be on hand for this
opening event.
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by julie
The Ottawa Senators today announced their participation in Toy
> Mountain 2003, an annual campaign founded by CJOH TV and Majic 100 Radio
> through the Salvation Army. With the help of the Senators players' and
> coaches' wives and girlfriends, the club will host a mini Christmas tree
> raffle in five games leading up to the holidays. In addition, the club
> will hold a toy drive in their Dec. 13 game against the Boston Bruins in
> support of Toy Mountain 2003.
>
> In their five home games from Nov. 29 to Dec. 13., the Senators will host
> a mini Christmas tree raffle with all proceeds benefiting Toy Mountain.
> The trees, which will be on display at Gate 1 & Gate 2 throughout the
> raffle, were specially decorated and signed by the Senators players' and
> coaches' wives and girlfriends, and also Spartacat.
>
> Raffle tickets will be sold for $2.00 each, three for $5.00 or seven for
> $10.00, with the winners being drawn on Dec. 13 at 9 p.m. Winners will not
> need to be present as the club will contact them on Dec. 15 to deliver the
> trees. In addition, all winners will be posted on our website
> (www.ottawasenators.com) on Dec. 15.
>
> In addition to their efforts through the raffle, Corel Centre patrons are
> also encouraged to bring a toy to the Senators' game on Dec. 13 to benefit
> less fortunate children this holiday season. Toys will be accepted at any
> entrance of the building.
>
> In its 11th year, the Salvation Army has distributed 35,000 toys to needy
> children at Christmas time through their Toy Depot. Last year, more than
> 8,600 children benefited in the region.
>
> In addition to the Corel Centre, donations to Toy Mountain 2003 can also
> be made at several local malls beginning November 24. For more
> information, visit Toy Mountain's official website at www.toymountain.ca.
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by julie
St. Matthew's Anglican Church is pleased to
present George Frideric Handel's Messiah, a magnificent musical celebration
with two beautiful candle light performances featuring the combined choirs
of St. Matthew's Anglican Church, soloists and 19 piece orchestra, Sunday
November 23rd and Monday November 24th at 7:30 P.M.
The Messiah, one of the most celebrated pieces of Christian liturgical music
has become an eagerly awaited annual event at St. Matthews. This concert
will feature St. Matthew's new Music Director Christopher Argent. St.
Matthew's combined choirs of 100 voices form the largest church choir of any
denomination in Canada.
Soprano Elizabeth Gault, a former member of St. Matthew's Women's and Girls'
Choir, Contralto Kate Young, tenor Fraser Reubens and Bass Gary Dahl, will
join as soloists. The performance also features a 19 piece professional
orchestra assembled by Julian Armour, well known to Ottawa audiences as the
founder of the Ottawa Chamber Music Festival.
Tickets cost In advance:$20 (adults), $15 (seniors/students), or at the
door: $25 (adults) $20 (seniors/students). Tickets and reserved seats may be
purchased from the Church office at 234-4024 using Visa, mastercard or
Interac or at the following locations: Leading Edge, 370 Elgin, Compact
Music, 785-A Bank Street and CD Warehouse, all locations.
St Matthew's Anglican Church is located in the Glebe between Glebe Avenue
and First Avenue just west of Bank Street.
For more information on the concert, please check out our web site at
http://www.stmatthewsottawa.on.ca or call Shelagh Hemingway at the
Church Office at 234-4024.
For information on Music Director Christopher Argent please download the
following file:
http://www.webpressroom.com/argentprofile.pdf
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by julie
On Friday, the City of Ottawa's Fire Services will present the
> grand prize for successfully completing and submitting a fire prevention
> contest form created by the Ontario Fire Marshal's Public Fire Safety
> Council to a local elementary student. The contest was held during Fire
> Prevention Week, October 6 to 11 to promote fire safety amongst
> school-aged children.
>
> Date: Friday, November 21, 2003
> Time: 10:45 a.m.
> Location: Carleton Heights Public School
> 1660 Prince of Wales Drive
> Outside at front entrance of school
>
> Deputy Fire Chief Bruce Montone will make a special presentation to the
> recipient. Fire Prevention staff along with fire mascot Sparky the dog
> will be on hand to congratulate the winner.
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Posted Thursday, November 20, 2003 by julie
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, XFM & SLEEMAN
PRESENT...
Winner 2003 & 2002 Musician Of The Year: New Artist Radio
Winner 2002 Best Male Rock Artist: New Artist Radio
CD Release: "Sun House Fury"
"Arguably the greatest undiscovered guitarist in Canada" - BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
ROBERT FARRELL
+ LOCAL SHAME
+ DJ SHANE spinning alternatives between & after the bands
Monday, November 24/ 2003 (8pm)
ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, 27 York Street, Ottawa, Canada.
Age 19+/ General Admission
TICKETS: Free.
Every Monday, ZAPHOD BEEBLEBROX, XFM & SLEEMAN present the best of the new &
Indie bands. Join the ranks of such luminaries as
THE BURDOCKS, HOT HOT HEAT, THE DIRTMITTS, THE CHROME YELLOW CO., CORB LUND
BAND, LEDERHOSEN LUCIL, superGARAGE,
CLEM SNIDE, PARADISE, TEMPTRESS, SUPLECS, STABILO BOSS, CRUSH, HELL CITY LOVE,
DEAD RED , CITIZENBAND RADIO, CONTRIVED,
THE KRAMDENS, THE SHOOTING RUBYS, GEARBOX, JOHN FORD, TRIP THE OFF, THE
MERCURYMEN, FE FE DOBSON, ANDREW VINCENT,
CHRISTINE FELLOWS, ONE 976, LES MARMOTTES APLATIES, PRIYA THOMAS, ROCKFOUR, THE
POSTAGE STAMPS, HOTEL, ChuBBie,
THE STARES, HOT CARL, STAIRWELL K, OX, ROUND 2, MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO, MARK
BRAGG & THE BLACK WEDDING BAND ,
THE BOSTON POST, TOUCHTONE GURUS, RUN CHICO RUN and DAKONA that have played free
"Showcase Mondays" for appreciative
Ottawa audiences. HEARD BEFORE THE HERD!
**************
""Robert Farrell is truly one of the worlds' greatest undiscovered musical
talents. His performance,
both vocally and instrumentally are virtually unmatched. A major label would do
everyone a tremendous
favor by adding Robert to their roster and promoting the fire out of him."
- (MusicPromoBiz.com: Nashville, TN)
""Farrell is a guitarist blessed with some fine licks, as he demonstrates
on...his sophomore album."
(The Xpress. Ottawa)
Robert Farrell is celebrating the official release of his highly anticipated CD,
Sun House Fury, on Monday, November 24, 2003 at Zaphod's in Ottawa. With no
admission charge, everyone has the opportunity to come and hear Robert rock out.
Fans will notice that the CD, Sun House Fury (SHF), is actually Part I of a
trilogy that Robert is releasing. With so much material and the creative
ability to move in different musical directions, Farrell decided to give his
first Sun House Fury a rockier edge with lots of guitar, not to mention his
signature double slide - putting on such tracks as Heatseeker, On the Trail of
the Jessup Boys, Slidewinder and GTR. How Woolly Mammoth came to be part of
this mix, is a story in itself.
Three preview tracks from Sun House Fury Part II are also on this album, giving
fans an idea of where Robert will go next. Furthermore, those who got Farrell's
last album, Robert Farrell Express, will see that the first track on SHF is Rain
Catcher Reprise, an instrumental, that picks up after Rain Catcher, the last
track on Express.
Not only is Robert connecting his albums through his songs but through the album
art work as well. The window motif depicted on SHF Part I already hints at what
things may appear on SHF Part II. Come, see and hear for yourself
**************
ROBERT FARRELL's web site - http://www.robertfarrell.com
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Posted Wednesday, November 19, 2003 by ggower
The Ottawa Lynx will be holding a press conference Thursday, November 20th at 1:00 p.m. where General Manager Kyle Bostwick will announce the Ottawa Lynx coaching staff for the 2004 season.
The press conference will take place at P.J. Quigley's Restaurant, located at 250 Greenbank Road, South of the Queensway. P.J. Quigley's will be serving off their regular priced menu, so all fans are welcome to attend and encourage to arrive early for lunch and then stick around for the press conference at 1 pm.
Both Kyle Bostwick and the Lynx field manager for the 2004 season will be on hand for interviews at the conclusion of the press conference.
The Ottawa Lynx will begin their 12th season in the Nation's Capital, and second as the Triple-A affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles when they take on the Scranton-Wilkes/Barre Red Barons at Lynx Stadium on Opening Day, April 6th, 2004.
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Posted Wednesday, November 19, 2003 by ggower
Friday, November 21 @ 6 :00 pm
In The Line of Fire
Photo-Journalism in the 21st Century
with Patrick Chauvel
University of Ottawa: Auditorium A 257
(between Pavillion Simard and Pavillon des Arts)
Presented in collaboration with Reporters Without Borders and the Ottawa Citizen
Suggested donation $5
Join us for an acclaimed documentary film and discussion.
For the past thirty-five years, Patrick Chauvel has photographed most of the armed conflicts which have raged throughout the world. He is one of the last of a generation of photo-journalists who have lived through the Six-Day war, Vietnam, Cambodia, Ireland, Iran, Lebanon, Panama, Afghanistan and Tchetchenia. He could have been killed a hundred times and was severely injured on various occasions. He was abducted, was put in front of a firing squad, and almost drowned with the boat people in Haïti.
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Saturday, November 29 @ 7pm
Judaism as a Book-Centered Civilization:
The Case of the Qumran Library
with Dr. Adolfo Roitman
presented in collaboration with Temple Israel and the Ottawa Citizen
Temple Israel
1301 Prince of Wales Drive
Suggested donation $5
Adolfo Roitman, Director of the Shrine of the book and Curator of the Dead Sea Scrolls, Israel, Museum in Jerusalem will present a lecture on; Judaism as a Book-Centered Civilization: The Case of the Qumran Library. Dr. Roitman |
