Very Expensive Gas
Could this be the future of gas prices with the impact of carbon pricing?
You wouldn’t expect too many customers at this price!
Posts tagged ‘Pictures Speak Volumes’
Standing out from the crowd
While admiring the numerous, colourful flower beds today at Ottawa’s annual tulip festival, I was reminded that a sea of beauty may make a stirring show, but result in a crowded and competitive marketplace. On the other hand, a few in a more select location may not draw as big a crowd, but any attention drawn is their opportunity to stand out, to impress in their own light.
Safe speed sign of trouble
The insertion of safety speed posts is inevitably going to cause navigation problems when placed by a popular parking area or curb. This is one of several recently placed on our street which are asking for trouble.
World’s Largest Outdoor Rink
Here are a couple of pictures taken today from the frozen Rideau canal, towards the south end of Ottawa, part of the world’s largest outdoor skating rink, under almost ideal weather conditions (except for the lack of sun).
Move Over, Two-Wheelers!
Here are pictures of the lane intended for bicyclists to use on a feeder road near Ottawa Int’l. airport. (more…)
the watch of time 
TOP 10 Canadian Thanksgiving Gratitudes
Like many longstanding holidays, Thanksgiving Day has its traditional elements, but has also come to remind us of modern lifestyle aspects to appreciate.
Interestingly, of the holidays recognized in both Canada and the U.S., this is the only one celebrated at different times: in Canada, on the second Monday in October, in the U.S. on the fourth Thursday. (In the latter case this has typically dovetailed into four-day weekends, and the recent emergence of ‘Black Friday’ shopping madness.) (more…)
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