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What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: May 30-June 1
What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: May 30-June 1

CTV News

time3 days ago

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What's happening in Ottawa this weekend: May 30-June 1

In this photo taken using a drone, TD Place is seen in Ottawa Wednesday, June 2, 2021 in Ottawa. Located at Lansdowne Park, TD Place is the home of the Ottawa REDBLACKS CFL team. (Adrian Wyld /THE CANADIAN PRESS) looks at things to do in Ottawa and eastern Ontario this weekend. Ottawa Redblacks Your first chance to see the 2025 Ottawa Redblacks is Friday night at TD Place. The Redblacks host the Montreal Alouettes in pre-season action at 7 p.m. For tickets, visit The Ottawa Redblacks are hosting an open practice and hot stove on Sunday at TD Place. Practice begins at 10:45 a.m., followed by a meet and greet with Redblacks president Adrian Sciarra and general manager Shawn Burke. Admission to the hot stove and practice is free. Ribfest on Sparks Street The smell of ribs and chicken will fill the air around Sparks Street this weekend for Ottawa Ribfest. Enjoy award-winning ribs, mouth-watering BBQ, live entertainment and more until Sunday. For more information, visit Ottawa Chinatown Night Market The Ottawa Chinatown Night Market is this weekend in Ottawa's Chinatown Neighbourhood. Somerset Street will be transformed into a colourful night market, with vendors offering street food, live performances and more. For more information, visit Ottawa Asian Festival Night Market The 11th annual Ottawa Asian Fest Night Market runs until Sunday at Tanger Outlets in Kanata. Admission is free. Vendors will offer handmade goods, antiques and eats. City of Om Ottawa's largest health and wellness festival runs Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Lansdowne. City of Om is a festival for people interested in deepening their passion for overall wellness. There will be more than 75 classes and workshops during the festival. For more information, visit Eid Expo The Eid Expo runs Saturday and Sunday at the Nepean Sportsplex. The expo is open both days from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Adapt Expo Ottawa Ottawa's official expo dedicated to accessibility, adaptability and inclusion is Saturday. Over 90 exhibitors will be on display at Carleton University's Fieldhouse. Shawarma Festival Ottawa's first ever Shawarma Festival is Sunday in the ByWard Market Check out the best local shawarma vendors, enjoy live music and entertainment from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Le Grand Poutinefest It's a weekend for poutine lovers at Le Grand Poutinefest in Gatineau. The festival features poutine-beverage pairings and food trucks. The festival is at 320 Saint-Joseph Boulevard in Gatineau Friday, Saturday and Sunday. NCC bike days National Capital Commission's weekend bikedays continue all weekend. The NCC will close the parkways and Queen Elizabeth Driveway to vehicles for active use. Here is a look at what's open for cyclists, runners, walkers and other active use: Kichi Zībī Mīkan (Vimy Place to Carling Avenue): 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday Sir George-Étienne Cartier Parkway (Aviation Parkway to St. Joseph Boulevard): 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday Queen Elizabeth Driveway (Fifth Avenue to Somerset Street): 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. National Arts Centre Here's a look at what's happening at the National Arts Centre this weekend. Friday-Saturday: Broadway Across Canada presents Beetlejuice Friday-Sunday: Beaded Vamp and Moccasin Workshop Friday: Jeffery Straker Saturday: The Rise of BlingBling – Le diptyque Saturday: Toronto Comedy All Stars Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe Here's a look at what's happening at the Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe this weekend: Friday-Saturday: Cradling Our Culture – Svitanok Dance Friday-Sunday: The Music Man Ride the Cyclone The Lost Baggage Musical Theatre presents Ride the Cyclone. See the production at the Gladstone Theatre on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 613flea 613flea returns to Lansdowne Park on Saturday. Check out 150 vendors between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Admission is free. Lansdowne Farmers Market The Lansdowne Farmers Market is back at Lansdowne on Sunday. Connect with over 85 local vendors in the historic Aberdeen Square from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Main Street Farmers Market The Main Street Farmers Market is open for the season. The market is open on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Grande Allee Park. Carp Farmers Market The Carp Farmers Market is open every Saturday 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday is pollinator day, with opportunities to learn about pollinators and the important role they play in our environment. The Ottawa Seed Library will also be at the Carp Farmers Market. Metcalfe Farmers Market The Metcalfe Farmers Market has kicked off a new season. The market is every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Metcalfe Fairgrounds. Westboro Farmers' Market The Westboro Farmers Market is open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The market is located in Byron Linear Park. Glengarry Renaissance Festival The Glengarry Renaissance Festival runs Saturday and Sunday at the Maxville fairgrounds. Step back in time and enjoy the Knights of Valour, Cut and Run, unique vendors and more. Fantastic Fibres and Terrific Textiles The Upper Canada Village in Morrisburg hosts 'Fantastic Fibres and Terrific Textiles' this weekend. Drop In at the Main Barn on Loucks Farm to see and learn about sheep shearing, then visit the McDiarmid House and Asselstine's water-powered Woolen Factory to learn more about the washing of fleece, carding, spinning and weaving by hand. Museums Click on the links for the schedule at museums in Ottawa and eastern Ontario: Parliament of Canada Tours Enjoy a free, guided tour of the Senate at the Senate of Canada Building, the House of Commons in the West Block and the East Block. For tickets and tour times, visit Parliament: The Immersive Experience Explore the main Parliament Building, also called Centre Block, in this innovative experience. Parliament: The Immersive Experience at 211 Sparks Street includes an exhibition and a 360-degree multimedia show that takes you on a tour through Centre Block, which has been closed since 2019. The self-guided tour is 45 minutes. Tickets are available at no cost at visit Events Happening in Kingston this weekend Sunday: Call Me By Name at the Kingston Grand Theatre Night in Nashville Kick up your boots for a night of fun at Night in Nashville at the Brockville Memorial Centre. It's a night of dancing, delicious apps, a cash bar, a silent auction and more in support of Senior Support Services. Night in Nashville is Friday. Cornwall Motor Speedway Sunday is race night at the Cornwall Motor Speedway Enjoy racing around the quarter-mile dirt track, with the first race at 6 p.m.

Fight the bite: Tips to deal with mosquito and bee stings this summer
Fight the bite: Tips to deal with mosquito and bee stings this summer

CTV News

time5 days ago

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  • CTV News

Fight the bite: Tips to deal with mosquito and bee stings this summer

The sunshine and warm temperatures this week may be having you spending more time outdoors, but it has also brought out the insects. Eastern Ontario medical officer of health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis dropped by CTV Morning Live to discuss tips to keep the bites from mosquitoes, bees and spiders at bay this summer. Mosquito bites Dr. Roumeliotis said 'aside from being annoying,' mosquitoes can carry West Nile Virus. 'West Nile Virus is transmitted by the bite of a mosquito and can cause anything from a mild cold to brain injury. That's why we tell people to be careful of mosquitoes,' Roumeliotis said Wednesday morning. 'If you're going outside and you know that you're prone to mosquito bites, you can get the DEET.' He warns that children tend to have more aggressive reactions to mosquitoes, and their whole arm or face can swell. Dr. Roumeliotis says these are the signs of a mosquito bite and symptoms to watch out for: An itchy bump a few minutes after a mosquito bite A painful spot (hive) within 24 hours Large, swollen, red area where the bite occurred Swelling around the eye If you are bitten by a mosquito, the doctor recommends applying calamine lotion, rub an ice cub over the spot or take an oral antihistamine. 'If you get bitten by a mosquito and you don't get a reaction right away, you put heat on it,' Dr. Roumeliotis said, sharing a tip he received from a professor. 'It will actually deactivate the bite, and it won't really cause the bump.' To protect yourself while outdoors, the Eastern Ontario Health Unit offers the following tips: Wear shoes, socks, long pants, and a long-sleeved shirt when outdoors for long periods or when mosquitoes are most active Use mesh bug jackets or hats Use mosquito netting or screened structures when sleeping outdoors Bee stings 'Bee stings are painful, and it causes sharp, burning pain and discolouration around the sting,' Dr. Roumeliotis said Wednesday morning. 'If you have a local reaction, you treat it with ice, calamine, (or) an antihistamine. If you have symptoms beyond the bite, for example, and you have difficulty breathing, that's a sign you're allergic to the bee sting itself. It's an emergency; you need to get emergency treatment and need an EpiPen for the future.' Systems to watch out for if you're stung by a been includes a sharp, burning pain, skin discolouration surrounding the sting, swelling and itchy sting. If you are stung by a bee, Dr. Roumeliotis recommends cleaning the wound, placing an ice pack on the area and taking an antihistamine or pain medication. You can also apply calamine lotion to the found. Spider bites Dr. Roumeliotis says you won't find poisonous spiders in Ottawa and eastern Ontario 'I'm talking about the run-of-a-mill spiders you get here.' The signs and symptoms of a spider bite to watch out for are a painful blister surrounded by a red skin colour. 'It's not a bite, it's not itchy; it's painful,' Roumeliotis said. If you suffer a spider bite, you're recommended to clean the bite area with warm water and soap, apply a cold washcloth to the area and take an antihistamine or over-the-counter pain reliever.

Tips to protect yourself from ticks this summer in Ottawa and eastern Ontario
Tips to protect yourself from ticks this summer in Ottawa and eastern Ontario

CTV News

time21-05-2025

  • Health
  • CTV News

Tips to protect yourself from ticks this summer in Ottawa and eastern Ontario

Eastern Ontario's top doctor is urging people to be 'tick aware' and protect yourself from tick bites when outside in backyards and the woods this spring and summer. The Eastern Ontario Health Unit warns tick-borne diseases are transmitted through a bite from an infected blacklegged tick. Medical officer of health Dr. Paul Roumeliotis told CTV Morning Live you will now find ticks closer to home, saying 'it's actually everywhere in Ottawa.' 'Ticks, ordinarily, like forests and woods, but a lot of people live off a forest or a treed area and they can climb into your backyard,' Roumeliotis said. 'It's important to be aware you have to be tick aware in your backyard, so tick proofing it – that's the important thing.' The most common disease caused by ticks is Lyme Disease, but ticks can also carry other diseases. 'The best way is to prevent ticks from coming into your area and knowing what to do if you get a tick on you, on your child and even on your pet,' Roumeliotis said. Ticks are most active in the summer months, but officials warn they can appear any time of the year when the temperature is above the freezing mark. Dr. Roumeliotis spoke with CTV News Ottawa about what you need to know about ticks. Size of ticks Dr. Roumeliotis says ticks are initially very small. 'The babies are like sesame seed size,' Roumeliotis said Wednesday morning. 'If they latch on to somebody, they'll suck the blood and they'll engorge and become the size of an apple seed and even to the size of a small coffee bean. Once they engorge on you, it's not hard to see them.' 042325_ticks lyme disease grand bend london miller A black-legged tick burrows into a person's arm (File Photo) What do I do if I'm exposed to a tick? The Eastern Ontario Health Unit says tick bites are 'usually painless,' and you may not realize you have been bitten. Roumeliotis says if you have been exposed to a tick for more than 24 hours, remove it immediately. You should also disinfect the area where the tick was removed from. 'Seek medical attention after you remove it because if it is carrying Lyme Disease, we will then give you antibiotics for a couple of days to prevent it from occurring in the first place,' Roumeliotis said. If a tick has been attached to you for less than 24 hours, the medical officer of health says you can remove it and 'don't worry about it.' The Eastern Ontario Health Unit recommends being on the lookout for signs and symptoms for the next 30 days. Removing a tick Dr. Roumeliotis says the best way to remove a tick is with tweezers. 'Go sideways, get (the tweezers) as low as possible to the skin, pinch (the tick) and pull it up,' Roumeliotis said. 'Do not twist, do not squeeze. Once you have it, you put it in alcohol, disinfect it, put it in a bag and you can throw it away.' Signs and symptoms of Lyme Disease Dr. Roumeliotis says Lyme Disease is a bacteria that the tick gets from biting a deer. 'It basically bites you and sucking your blood, it can actually inject the bacteria that causes Lyme Disease,' Roumeliotis said. 'Lyme Disease can be quite dangerous. It can cause symptoms ranging from pneumonia to skin rashes to even brain problems, that's why it's important for us to be aware.' Symptoms of Lyme Disease usually occur within three to 30 days after a tick bite. You may see a circular, red rash that may look like a 'bull's-eye,' according to officials. The health unit says symptoms of Lyme Disease may include: fever, chills, headache, muscle and joint pains, stiff neck, fatigue, swollen glands and facial paralysis. How to avoid tick bites The Eastern Ontario Health Unit offers the following tips to keep ticks off you when outdoors: Wear light-coloured closing Wear closed footwear, socks, a long-sleeved shirt and long pants Use an insect repellent that has DEER or lcaridin on clothes and exposed skin Walk in the centre of cleared paths or trails Search your clothes and body for ticks after being outdoors The health unit recommends tips to discourage the presence of ticks around your home:

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