Community associations in the central part of Ottawa want another opportunity to give public input into the City of Ottawa’s urban forest management plan, which is scheduled to deliver a landmark report in September.
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City seeks feedback on e-cigarette use
Dave Scharf, Centretown News
The city is proposing expanding the city's bylaws to regulate the use of electronic cigarettes.Ottawa Public Health is reaching out to residents and stakeholders for feedback on limiting the use of e-cigarettes and non-tobacco combustible substances in public places in hopes of protecting others from second-hand smoke.
Museum beefs up security at Nature Nocturne events
Deanne Pittman, Centretown News
Luc Barbe is one of the additional security guards hired to supervise Nature Nocturne events.The Canadian Museum of Nature will implement stricter security measures at its popular Nature Nocturne event on Jan. 29, a response to concerns about illicit boozing among the huge crowds being drawn to the nightclub-style gatherings at the Centretown natural history venue.
Downhill skating race to crash capital
Marc Müller, Red Bull
Athletes compete in the Ice Cross Downhill World Championship at the Red Bull Crashed Ice in Munich on Jan. 9.The Red Bull Crashed Ice Competition will be making its first appearance in the nation’s capital next year.