Hello ORLÉANS!
Welcome to the 66th edition of Orléans Connect. As always, welcome new subscribers! 👋
To say that stormy late-spring weather has arrived would be an understatement given that fine ⛈️ thunderstorm we had roll through Orléans the other day. It certainly sent half the delegation of pets in our home scurrying under furniture to ride out the storm.
Many thanks to everyone that send in their pet photos last week! 📸 And if you missed the news from last week, we’re going to repeat ourselves again:
🚨 Attention PET OWNERS of Orléans! 🐈 🦮 - Orléans Connect is partnering with some local pet-service providers on a special Orléans Connect contest where we’ll be encouraging all of YOU and the rest of the Orléans community to vote on which pets will be crowned the “CUTEST PETS IN ORLÉANS”, so…👇
If you haven’t previously submitted your pet to our ongoing Pets of Orléans section in the newsletter (lower down in the newsletter), now is the time to send in some photos of your pet to be included in the coming contest.
If you or somebody you know wants to sponsor this contest with a pet-related service or merchandise, please have them email us.
We secured a few more prize commitments this past week and we’re on track to launch the contest in the coming weeks!
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This week’s Food Spot Review 🌯 features, a palace of sorts. One that is, perhaps, filled with Shawarma. And let me warn you. The portion sizes are…. MASSIVE (and as a result, maybe the best take-out, eating out value deal in Orléans. Read the whole review here.
And of course, don’t miss this week’s poll ⬇️ - today we’re asking: What is the best Martial Arts gym 🥋 in Orléans?
Here’s what’s going on in Orléans over the next 7 days…
This stunning grey heron was recently spotted at the pond at Aquaview Park in Avalon.
Here’s our roundup of upcoming events:
🍕 June 19th - Boston Pizza Orléans is offering a unique experience for all the dads out there: Father’s Day High Tea! Featuring a three-tier platter loaded with all Dad’s BP favourites, and a teapot filled with his choice of beer. Suited for 2-4 guests, $99. Spaces limited, reservations encouraged. From 12 PM - 10 PM.
📍 3884 Innes Rd
☀️📚June 19th - 20th - It’s Get your Summer Read On Day at the Ottawa Public Library! There will be fun activities and you can register for the Summer Reading Club and track your reading all summer long. Drop-in. Family event for kids ages 4-12. Bilingual event.
Cumberland Branch - June 19th: 3-4 PM
Orléans Branch - June 20th: 10:30-11:30 AM
🎲 June 19th - It’s Board Game Night at St Helen’s Anglican Church from 6-10 PM. Pizza served until they run out! From 6-7 PM there will be kid-friendly games, including giant Jenga, Jr Charades, Trouble, Uno, and from 7-10 PM mix of old-school classics and games for gamers!
📍 1234 Prestone Dr
🎶 June 19th - Live Music with Grumpy Old Men at the Orléans Legion from 7-11 PM. Join for an exciting evening of live music as this brand-new band is welcomed on stage! No cover, open to everyone.
📍800 Taylor Creek Dr
🧡June 19th - In celebration of National Indigenous History Month, join Ottawa Public Library for a talk with Waubgeshig Rice, author and journalist from Wasauksing First Nation. This talk: Waubgeshig Rice: Anishinaabe History and Writing the Future will be at 7 PM. Tickets are free. Reserve now - they’re almost gone!
📍Shenkman Arts Centre, 245 Centrum Blvd
🧠 June 19th - It’s Trivia Night - from 8-10 PM at Taproom260. Hosted by Outside the Box Trivia, come for an epic night of challenging questions and great prizes!
📍260 Centrum Blvd
👨🌾 June 20th - The Cumberland Farmers’ Market is on from 9 AM-1 PM. Indoor and outdoor vendors - broad range of local producers and makers.
📍1115 Dunning Rd, Cumberland
🐈 June 20th - Community Alley Trappers is hosting an Adoption and Fundraising Nail Trim Event from 11 AM-3:30 PM at Ren’s Pets! You can bring your cat, dog or bunny for nail trimming for only $20. There are games, gifts available for puchase, and you can also bring empty cans and bottles. Come out and support a wonderful cause! If you’re thinking of adopting, don’t forgot to bring your pet carrier!
📍4130 Innes Rd
🌭 June 20th - Father’s Day BBQ, hosted by Sherif Rizk, candidate for Ward 1 City Council. Dog-friendly event. From 1-3:30 PM.
Bring your non-perishable food items in support of the Orléans-Cumberland Community Resource Centre.
📍880 Taylor Creek
🎶👢June 20th - Come dance the night away and help keep the Petrie Spirit alive - 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM. It’s Paddles Down, Boots On Fundraiser in support of the Petrie Island Canoe Club.
📍1295 Colonial Rd, Navan
🍿 June 20th - Join for Community BBQ and Movie Night in the Park, hosted by the Queenswood Heights Community Association. Free admission. BBQ hot dogs, popcorn, candy and drinks available for purchase. 7:30-10 PM.
📍1485 Duford Dr
🤠 June 20th - It’s Country Night with Chicken Fried at Moose McGuire’s! Join one of Ottawa’s favourite bands as they bring the party, the tunes and the kind of energy that keeps the dance floor packed all night! AND - they’re bringing in Jed the Bull - climb on, hold tight and see how long you can last! To reserve a table for dinner, email [email protected]. Tickets are $20, ages 19+. Starts at 7:30 PM.
📍4025 Innes Rd
📚 June 21st - The Little Book Wagon, Orléans’ NEW travelling little free library, will be visiting Scala Park from 3-4 PM with a selection of free children’s books!
📍797 Scala Ave
🍔 June 21st - Head over to Broadhead Brewery for Burgers and Brewskis for Father’s Day! Meatings BBQ will have a tent outside cooking up incredible burgers alongside their regular menu. There will be $6 Broadhead Light pours, and Chris Gagnon rocking all day long! 12 - 6 PM - rain or shine!
📍1680 Vimont Crt, Unit 106
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📕 Ottawa’s former Poet Laureate Jamaal Amir Akbari is launching his debut poetry collection at this special event - CHAMBERS: Book Launch and Concert. This event includes a live performance blending poetry, music and movement at Shenkman Arts Centre on June 21st. Tickets from $22 - VIP includes a signed book and prints! There will be special guest performers, and a curated pre- and post-show marketplace (from 2:30 PM onwards).
🧘🏽♀️ Join Liv for Detox Yoga Flow at the Domaine Perrault Winery on Wed, June 24th at 7 PM. Detoxify your mind and body in a peaceful setting, while sampling some locally grown wine.
✨ The Unofficial Tribute Show - Taylor: A Tribute to the Eras of Taylor Swift Music on July 2nd at 7 PM at the Shenkman Arts Centre. Tickets $56/each. Celebrate the great pop icon of our time with this brand-new international production. Starring international recording artist, Josette, alongside a full international band, choreographed dancers, replica Eras costumes and theatrical lighting and special effects.
🗓️ SAVE THE DATES 🗓️
🌻 The Original Navan Market is on Sun, June 28th from 9:30AM - 2 PM.
🏳️🌈 It’s Orléans Pride 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser on Tues, June 30th from 6-10 PM at the Royal Oak Orléans. There will be live music, a raffle and silent auction. Funds raised go to the Ten Oaks Project, a local 2SLGBTQI+ organization support children, youth and families.
Looking for plans for Canada Day? Here are options in and around Orléans happening on July 1st:
Celebrate at the Orléans Legion. There will be a full day of live music, food, fun and community spirit! 11 AM - 5 PM Rain or shine!
Queenswood Heights Community Association is hosting a Canada Day celebration at Queenswood Centennial, from 12-8 PM. BBQ, cotton candy, bouncy castles, music, raffle, vendors, games, prizes!
Free BBQ and Kids Entertainment from 11 AM - 1 PM at the Baitun Naseer Mosque at 2620 Market St, Cumberland
The Heart of Orléans Market is on Sun, July 5th from 9:30AM - 2 PM.
There is so much going on in Orléans, we’re keeping the weekly recurring events up to date on this page: Weekly Orléans Events! Grab some friends and check out the awesome variety of events - something happening all the time!
Do you have an event you want to see featured here? Let us know!
🗞️ NEWS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT: 🗞️
🐱 If anyone has seen this missing Marbled Bengal cat, make sure to let the owner know. (Reddit)
🚑 A woman was hospitalized after a car crashed into the Chapel Hill Retirement Residence near Innes Road. (CBC)
🌪️ The city of Ottawa is exploring a new grant to help the city get ready for extreme weather events. (CBC)
😢 Orléans grieves the passing of Kim Massé, Crossing Guard Extra-ordinaire who passed away recently. (Matt Luloff, Facebook post tribute)
💸 While Hydro Ottawa only covers a part of the Orléans electricity grid, if you are a Hydro Ottawa customer, you should expect an average increase of $5.87 to your monthly electricity bill. (CTV)
🍿 Local resident Anthony Roberts has started a petition to bring back staffed concession ordering at Landmark Cinemas as he believes many residents, especially seniors, parents and those who prefer face-to-face service, have expressed frustration with the new self-order kiosk system.
🏆 City Councillor Laura Dudas (Ward 2) has been actively distributing annual Gem Awards to local businesses. Check out all the winners over at her Facebook page.
🗞️ City Councillor Catherine Kitts (Ward 19) shared her latest Community Update.
This week’s Orléans business spotlight is… 🥁 … Shawarma Palace located at 4239 Innes Rd📍
With 10 locations across Ottawa, Shawarma Palace is a Lebanese and family-owned restaurant that has been serving the community since 1997. Over the years, it has earned a reputation as one of Ottawa's favourite destinations for Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine, offering flavourful dishes, fast service, and a consistently outstanding customer experience.
As always, if you wind up visiting them, make sure to tell them Orléans Connect sent you.
Ottawa City is joining the federal Clean Fuel Regulations Program which means the city will be able to sell credits when they change transportation from fossil fuels to clean energy. In theory, this will raise a whole bunch of money for the city. (Source: The Ottawan.)
Many thanks to Nicolas S. for submitting Kiwi, a Cockapoo who really likes cheese, stealing socks and going on walks.
Submit a photo of your Orléans pet(s) by emailing it to: [email protected]
Want to step into an energy-efficient Minto Killarney model home? This 3 bedroom, 4 bathroom home features soaring 13-foot ceilings in the upper-level family room. Check out the full listing here.
Photo courtesy of Re/Max Hallmark Realty Group, Brokerage & Realtor.ca
What is the Best Martial Arts 🥋 Gym in Orléans?
Last week’s poll results: What is the best 💈 Barbershop in Orléans?
🥇- Fine Grooming Barbershop - 30%
🥈- Chateau Barbershop- 16%
🥉- Fadi’s Barber Shop - 13.5%
Ace of Fades Barbershop - 5.4%
Eldoz Barbershop - 5.4%
Barber James @ Trims Salon & Spa - 5.4%
2 Brothers Barbershop - 5.4%
Joe’s Barbershop - 5.4%
Kult The Salon - 2.7%
Royal Barbershop - 2.7%
Hair Heaven - 2.7%
Kal’s Barbershop - 2.7%
