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I'm unemployed, and my living situation doesn't give me much space or peace to get any kind of work done. So I either want to find co-working space to rent, or coffee shops that don't play music and will allow me to stay for hours. I don't want to use the public libraries anymore. And I don't want to insult them by explaining why, let's just take "public libraries" off the table. Co-working spaces are probably what I'll go for, but wow they're expensive. I'm glad to hear some recommendations of co-working spaces that will let me sit and write (code and prose) whenever I want. Bonus points if they have a kettle so I can make tea. Please share your ideas and experiences!

Anyone have any referrals, or companies they own that might be willing to quote on a full basement Reno? Tired of it being so dated and dank..need less dank.

Happy to hear who you all might recommend. Central Ottawa I guess?

I know the Tea Store in the Byward Market has a nice selection of loose teas (highly recommended), but I'm hoping to find something nearer to downtown or Elgin. Not looking for bagged teas, but a place that actually stocks some loose teas where I can conveniently stop for a while without the detour to Byward Market. A restaurant is fine. It doesn't have to be a tea shop. Thanks!

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Elizabeth Yao, the graduating valedictorian at Bell High School in west Ottawa, was told not to go to school on Monday after she made pro-Palestinian remarks during a speech at her commencement ceremony.

If for no other reason than to fill the 'Ottawa in the Fediverse' space :) Found this recently, it's apparently hosted on an ActivityPub compatible service. No idea if direct Lemmy cross-compatibility would work (probably not), but still something interesting/that some users passing through may want to contribute to in some form.

Just sayin'.

General history, preferably. Perfect Books has some niche histories and trivia, but I want to read the whole thing from the beginning (in hardcopy, not digital).

Thanks!

Included is a link to a post I made on Reddit, which also includes a link to an article that inspires these posts.

If the link doesn't work, essentially, I would like to help set something up for youth aging out of foster care and bring together other people who may be inclined to similarly help.

Starting June 2025, the City will start to manage and adjudicate parking ticket infractions through its Administrative Penalty System (APS), transitioning from the existing Provincial Offensive Act (POA) courts. The City’s new APS program will next extend to red light camera and automated speed enforcement infractions.

Ottawa (@en.ottawa.ca) is now Blue Check Verified on Bluesky. However neither other municipal organizations nor councilors are have blue checks at the moment.

City: @en.ottawa.ca

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OC Transpo (This account is not monitored, classic OC Transpo) : @oc-transpo.bsky.social

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Mayor Mark Sutcliffe: @mayormarksutcliffe.bsky.social‬

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Councillor Ward 1 Orléans East-Cumberland : Matthew Luloff :

Councillor Ward 2 Orléans West-Innes : Laura Dudas : @lauradudas.bsky.social

Councillor Ward 3 Barrhaven West : David Hill :

Councillor and Deputy Mayor Ward 4 Kanata North : Cathy Curry :

Councillor Ward 5 West Carleton-March : Clarke Kelly : @clarkekelly.bsky.social

Councillor Ward 6 Stittsville : Glen Gower : @glengower.ca

Councillor Ward 7 Bay : Theresa Kavanagh : @tkavanaghbayward.bsky.social

Councillor Ward 8 College : Laine Johnson : @lainejohnson.bsky.app

Councillor Ward 9 Knoxdale-Merivale : Sean Devine : @seandevine9.bsky.social and @knoxdale-merivale.bsky.social

Councillor Ward 10 Gloucester-Southgate : Jessica Bradley :

Councillor Ward 11 Beacon Hill-Cyrville : Tim Tierney : @timtierney.ca

Councillor Ward 12 Rideau-Vanier : Stéphanie Plante : @stephanieplante.bsky.social

Councillor Ward 13 Rideau-Rockcliffe : Rawlson King :

Councillor Ward 14 Somerset : Ariel Troster : @arieltroster.com

Councillor Ward 15 Kitchissippi : Jeff Leiper : @jleiper.bsky.social

Councillor Ward 16 River : Riley Brockington : @riverwardriley.bsky.social

Councillor Ward 17 Capital : Shawn Menard : @shawnmenard.bsky.social

Councillor and Deputy Mayor Ward 18 Alta Vista : Marty Carr :

Councillor Ward 19 Orléans South-Navan : Catherine Kitts :

Councillor Ward 20 Osgoode : Office vacant :

Councillor and Deputy Mayor Ward 21 Rideau-Jock : David Brown :

Councillor Ward 22 Riverside South-Findlay Creek : Steve Desroches :

Councillor Ward 23 Kanata South : Allan Hubley : @kanata23.bsky.social

Councillor Ward 24 Barrhaven East : Wilson Lo :

Join us TODAY from 10 am to 4 pm at the Ron Kolbus Lakeside Centre for everything BUNNY! 🐰💕

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Kawartha Dairy, known for its Canadian-made ice cream, is opening its first Ottawa location in the city’s west end this summer. 

The 600-square-foot drive-through location at 2200 Carling Ave. is near the intersection of Carling and Fairlawn avenues and across the street from Carlingwood Shopping Centre.

“This summer we’re excited to welcome customers to visit us in-store or through the convenience of our (drive-through) to pick up milk, cones and custom-made milkshakes,” the Crowe family, owners of Kawartha Dairy, said in the email.

There are many things you can do for free in Ottawa this spring, including exploring the tulips, visiting museums and free activities for kids. CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at 10 things you can do for free in Ottawa this