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Ottawa Citizen
5 hours ago
- General
- Ottawa Citizen
What's open and closed on Colonel By Day in Ottawa
A file image of a "store open" sign. Photo by Ridofranz / Getty Images/iStockphoto Colonel By Day — known as the Civic Holiday elsewhere in Canada — is coming up on Monday, Aug. 4. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles from Elizabeth Payne, David Pugliese, Andrew Duffy, Bruce Deachman and others. Plus, food reviews and event listings in the weekly newsletter, Ottawa, Out of Office. Unlimited online access to Ottawa Citizen and 15 news sites with one account. Ottawa Citizen ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors From city services to shopping centres, here's what you need to know about what's expected to be open or closed in Ottawa on that day. The City of Ottawa's 3-1-1 contact centre is available for urgent matters. All ServiceOttawa Client Services Centres, Provincial Offences and APS counters at City Hall, Ben Franklin Place, in Orléans, and 100 Constellation Dr., will be closed, as will phone lines. The Business Licensing Centre at 735 Industrial Ave. will be closed, as well as the city's Spay and Neuter Clinic at 26 Concourse Gate. The Ottawa Citizen's best journalism, delivered directly to your inbox by 7 p.m. on weekdays. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again The Archives and Gallery 112 at the James Bartleman Centre will be closed from Saturday, Aug. 2 to Monday, Aug. 4. The City Hall Barbara Ann Scott Gallery will be closed on Aug. 4. Employment and Social Services offices at 370 Catherine St., 2339 Ogilvie Rd., 100 Constellation Dr. and 2020 Walkley Rd. will also be closed, along with all municipal child-care centres. There will be no curbside green bin, recycling, garbage or bulky item collection on Aug. 4. Pick-up will take place the following day, and collection will be delayed by one day throughout the week. Collections of multi-residential recycling containers, bulky items and green bins will also be delayed by one day for the remainder of the week. Multi-residential garbage containers will be collected on the regularly scheduled day. The Trail Road Waste Facility landfill will be open on Aug. 4 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. City parking regulations and restrictions apply on statutory holidays, including Aug. 4. OC Transpo bus service will run on a Saturday schedule, with enhanced service on routes 8, 25, 63, and 74 during peak periods. Route 13 will operate with a normal weekday schedule, and Rural Shopper Route 301 will run. O-Train Line 1 will run on a reduced weekday schedule from 5 a.m. to 1 a.m., with peak period service reduced to every six minutes. O-Train Lines 2 and 4 will run normal weekday schedules from 6 a.m. to 12 a.m. On Aug. 4 and every Saturday, Sunday and statutory holiday, two customers 11 years of age or older can ride all day for $12.00 with the 2-for-1 DayPass, which can be purchased at any ticket machine or from bus drivers. Kids 10 and under can ride for free every day on OC Transpo buses, the O-Train and Para Transpo.
Hindustan Times
21 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
All arrangements in place for Haryana teacher eligibility test
The Haryana Board of School Education, Bhiwani on Monday said that proper arrangements have been put in place to ensure a fair and smooth conduct of Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) on July 30 and 31. Full security arrangements will also be in place around the exam centres through local police. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Over 4 lakh candidates will appear in the HTET across 673 examination centres in the state. The Level-3 (PGT) exam will be held on July 30 from 3 pm to 5.30pm, while the Level-2 (TGT) exam will be held on July 31 from 10 am to 12.30 pm, and the Level-1 (PRT) exam will be conducted on the same day from 3 pm to 5.30 pm. An official spokesperson said that before entering the examination centres, all candidates will be frisked using metal detectors and their biometric verification will be conducted. To prevent any malpractice or anti-social activities, live monitoring of exam centres will be conducted from the Board headquarters via a high-tech command and control centre using AI-powered CCTV cameras. Full security arrangements will also be in place around the exam centres through local police. The spokesperson further stated that to strictly curb cheating and other irregularities, around 220 flying squads have been appointed. 'If any candidate or official/staff is found involved in cheating, misconduct or any criminal activity at any exam centre, strict action will be taken against them. Any kind of negligence or irresponsible behaviour by any official/staff will not be tolerated under any circumstances,' the spokesperson said.
9 News
a day ago
- Business
- 9 News
How much Australians think they need to earn to travel stress-free
Your web browser is no longer supported. To improve your experience update it here Up to one in four Aussies will need to earn $200,000 or more per year to travel stress free, new research claims Close to 23 per cent of Australians feel they will need to earn at least $200,000 per year, which is close to double the average full-time annual salary in Australia according to the ABS. The family holiday could become more out of reach for millions of Aussies. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) "What used to be considered a mid-range holiday can now cost thousands more, which is why so many Australians feel they need a much higher income to travel comfortably compared to just five years ago," CEO Shaun McGowan said. "Post-pandemic airfares are still more expensive than you'd expect, and then there's accommodation, insurance, transport, meals, tours - it all adds up quickly." The term 'travelling comfortably' can mean different things to different people, but 26 per cent of Australians view it as being able to spend more on food, experiences or flights without having to worry about the extra cost. A further 20 per cent of Aussies believe the ability to 'travel comfortably' allows them to stay at better accommodation. However, McGowan said the data paints a telling picture on how hard Aussies will need to work to earn that reward. "For the majority of Aussies, a six-figure salary is now the baseline if you want to travel without stressing about money," he said. The study revealed 13 per cent of Aussies felt they needed to earn between $130,000 and $149,999, whilst a further 13 per cent believed they would need between $150,000 and $199,000 to not feel the financial burden when going abroad. national Australia Travel finance money Economy Cost of Living CONTACT US Auto news: BYD speaks out about their ongoing battle with Tesla.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- General
- Hindustan Times
AP DSC Results 2025 News LIVE: Where, how to check final key, results when out
AP DSC Results 2025 News LIVE: Where, how to check final key, results when announced (Getty Images/iStockphoto) AP DSC Results 2025 News Live Updates: The Department of School Education (DSE), Andhra Pradesh, ended the MEGA DSC recruitment examination 2025 on Sunday, July 6, 2025. Provisional answer keys for the test have been released and the final answer key and result are expected next. When released, candidates will be able to check the final answer key and result on the official website, More As per the schedule, AP MEGA DSC initial answer key was released on the second day after the last exam. The AP DSC final answer key 2025 was scheduled to be out seven days from the last date of receiving the objections. The result announcement was scheduled for the seventh day after the release of the final answer key. The AP DSC 2025 recruitment examination is being held for 16,347 vacancies. AP DSC Result 2025: How to download Mega DSC result when out Go to the official website, On the home page, click on the link to check the AP DSC result. Key in your credentials and log in. Check and download the result.
North Wales Chronicle
2 days ago
- Climate
- North Wales Chronicle
Japanese knotweed hotspots in North Wales
Japanese knotweed is the UK's most invasive plant and poses a "significant" threat to properties. It can cause structural damage, reduce property value, and make it harder to secure mortgages. It is estimated that around 5% of homes in the UK are affected by the invasive plant, with more than 100,000 infestations reported to Environet. The invasive plant specialists use an online map to chart the spread of Japanese knotweed, helping alert homeowners and homebuyers to the risk level in the area. The worst areas for Japanese knotweed in North Wales, according to the Environet heat map, are: Betws-y-Coed has seen the most sightings of Japanese knotweed, with some areas reporting more than 1,300 cases. Blaenau Ffestiniog is the next worst, with more than 1,100 reported sightings, followed by Dolgellau (more than 900). Porthmadog (800+) and Llanrwst (700+) round out the top five worst spots for Japanese knotweed in North Wales. There are also hotspots on the Environet map around the likes of Ruabon, Bangor and Caernarfon. Betws-y-Coed and Blaenau Ffestiniog are the North Wales areas that have seen the most reports of Japanese knotweed sightings. (Image: Environet) Key traits of Japanese knotweed to look out for, according to Environet, include: Japanese knotweed has red shoots that emerge, which "look like asparagus". (Image: Getty Images) Environet added: "The appearance of Japanese knotweed changes with the seasons, so it is important to consider the time of year when you are checking. "Japanese knotweed is most easily identified during the spring and summer months." The experts continued: "In the autumn, the leaves will start to go yellow and drop as winter approaches. "Knotweed can grow to about two or three metres if left unattended. The stems will change to a darker brown before the plant becomes dormant in winter." You can spot Japanese knotweed by the small, cream-coloured flowers that begin to grow towards the end of summer. (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Mr Fisher continued: "Your neighbours can seek compensation if it breaches onto their land, and you can be fined if it starts to grow in the wild.' Japanese knotweed is an "amazingly resilient" plant and will grow "pretty much anywhere". There are certain steps you should take if you spot Japanese knotweed in your garden, says Environet: If you're selling your property, inform the estate agent at the outset, and even if the infestation is removed, be sure to declare it to potential buyers. If you're unsure whether your property or one you wish to buy is affected by knotweed, you can order a survey to check the property and its immediate surroundings for any sign of the invasive plant. Sold property expert Terry Fisher, advised against attempting to remove the invasive plant yourself. RECOMMENDED READING: Warning over 'beast' invasive plant that's in 'super growth' in the UK right now When does Japanese Knotweed flower in the UK and what to do if you find some These are the 9 illegal plants that could land you with a £30,000 fine Mr Fisher said: 'Avoid attempting a DIY removal as you could accidentally spread it further. "It requires a multi-pronged approach, often involving herbicides and potentially excavation, depending on the extent of the infestation. "This is all best left to the professionals."
