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Learning Chess from the Best

Want to learn to play chess? We found the perfect teachers for you!
Whack-a-Coworker

Here's the reason why construction workers wear hard hats! It's not why you think!
Guessing Someone's Country of Origin

Can you tell if somebody's from Canada? There might be signs!
High Above the Planet

A gorgeous video with astronauts talking about what goes through their mind when they're flying above the planet...

WATCH: Mayor Tory talks about the van attack

Mayor Tory thanks first responders and tells the public to avoid the area during the course of the investigation
WATCH: POLICE CONFIRM -- 9 FATALITIES

Toronto Police and paramedics are on scene where a van deliberately drove over pedestrians, leaving 9 dead and 16 injured
WATCH: IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe admits to peeing himself during race

Hinchcliffe told a reporter that he just couldn’t hold it anymore at Sunday’s Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama
WATCH: Woman tries to jump off Gardiner after crash

A multiple-car collision was caught on camera -- and also a possible escape or suicide attempt

Sherlock Holmes and the Case of the Jersey Lily

Listen to Ottawa Now with Evan Solomon from 4pm - 6pm for you chance to win a pair of tickets to the Ottawa Little Theatre to see Sherlock Holmes running from May 2 – 19, 2018.
Ottawa Fury FC Tickets

Listen to The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll for your chance to win a 4-pack of passes to the Ottawa Fury FC at the Arena at TD Place this Saturday, April 28th.
Win a pair of Sens tickets courtesy of The Source

From February 1st to 21st, spend $100 or more at The Source and get a pair of tickets to an Ottawa Senators game.
$1,000 Minute

10 Questions. 60 Seconds. What do you know?

Ottawa Humane Society Summer Garden Party

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Horticulture Building - 1525 Princess Patricia Way - Ottawa

The Ottawa Humane Society puts the guest experience at the heart of its events — and the 2018 OHS Garden Party is no exception! Ottawa’s top chefs and mixologists will be taking over the Horticulture Building at Lansdowne Park. Join us for an evening of culinary masterworks, as we raise funds to help rehabilitate, reunite and re-home Ottawa's animals.

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The Bell Media Weekenders

Experience Ottawa/Gatineau like never before…with The Bell Media Weekenders! From family adventures… to date nights… The National Capital Region always has something for everyone to see and do… and Bell Media Weekenders have the inside scoop on the biggest and best events. For your year-long guide to what’s happening, catch the Bell Media Weekenders, every Thursday to Sunday on Newstalk 580 CFRA!

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11th Annual Chocolate Affair Gala

Shaw Centre - 55 Colonel By Dr - Ottawa

7 local chocolatiers providing samples to each guest. All proceeds benefiting our 24/7 services – in 2017 we answered 54,800 calls. We’re estimating close to 60,000 this year. Emcees: Sarah Freemark and Annette Goerner.

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CN Cycle for CHEO

Canadian War Museum - 1 Vimy Place - Ottawa

CN Cycle for CHEO is a fun, non-competitive event that offers a wide range of cycling (15K, 35K, 70K) and walking (2K, 5K) routes for people of all ages and abilities.

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