Posted by Chris on January 17, 2011 @ 11:09pm
Andre Cornellier – the most hated man in Ottawa during the bitter 51 day OC Transpo bus strike of 2008 – died on Saturday January 15th, 2011. He had been diagnosed with kidney cancer about a year ago. I don’t think it’s difficult to argue how despised he was during the strike. His legendary appearances on CTV were a combination of stubborn, maddening, and unbelievable in what was a municipal situation that saw the local economy undeniably …
Posted in Ottawa Opinion, Things To Do in Ottawa, Thoughts
Posted by Chris on January 14, 2011 @ 10:57am
Sony pictures just recently released this screen cap of The Social Network’s Andrew Garfield in director Marc Webb’s reboot of the Spider Man franchise. This looks awesome. I think Andrew Garfield really looks the part of Peter Parker – moreso than Tobey Maguire. For those of you who didn’t see The Social Network – Garfield played Eduardo Saverin.
Stoked.
Posted in Directions In Cool, Things To Do in Ottawa, Thoughts
Posted by Chris on January 14, 2011 @ 9:57am
I’m taking the time to call out a few super cool Ottawa businesses that I’ve encountered recently, done business with, or highly suggest.
The Flour Shoppe located at 617 Bank Street makes delicious cupcakes. I had the opportunity to sample some of these delectable treats over the holidays. I’d highly recommend the Chocolate Peanut Butter cupcake – but I’d be prepared to name your first born after …
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Posted by Chris on January 13, 2011 @ 6:53pm
What a difference a few days makes. Ottawa – all of Canada really…has been awash in controversy.
Today…the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC) deemed the 1985 classic rock song Money For Nothing by Dire Straits to be offensive. So they banned it from Canadian Radio.
This started when a gay man called CHOZ-FM in St. John’s and pointed out the use of the word “faggot” in the tune. The CBSC got involved, and the next thing you know….we’re never going to …
Posted in Music, Thoughts
Posted by Chris on January 12, 2011 @ 11:59pm
5 out of 5
Had the pleasure this evening of going to Tennessy Willems – one of Hintonburg’s newest restaurants. It’s what I happen to think is Ottawa’s best pizza.
Located at 1082 Wellington Street West - where the old Melrose Grocery used to be, the building stands out in Hintonburg. I wouldn’t say it’s gawdy, but I always like it when a cool business or restaurant doesn’t do something predictable in terms of their brand. This place is no exception. From …
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