# City Life: Ottawa

Updated Fri Nov 6, 8:12 PM Eastern. Most important first.

- [OCDSB invites 12 trustees-elect to take oath on Nov. 16](/ottawa/stories/a46f0faeff.md): The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board invited its 12 trustees-elect to take an oath of allegiance on Nov. 16. The oath subjects them to the board's code of conduct. (Ottawa Citizen, 2026-11-06 12:17 EST)
- [Telesat expects to boost Ottawa headcount by 50% as LEO project expands, CEO says](/ottawa/stories/a34b9c2bfb.md) [developing]:  (Ottawa Business Journal, 2026-11-03 15:04 EST)
- [Ottawa chosen for Northern Super League final, president says](/ottawa/stories/4a9da96a39.md): Northern Super League president said Ottawa was chosen for the league's final. (Ottawa Business Journal, 2026-11-04 14:05 EST)
- [From hand-me-downs to hockey grants, Ottawa families find ways to play](/ottawa/stories/adb739e3cc.md): House League is cheaper than competitive, but even its costs prompt parents and coaches to find ways to save money. (Capital Current, 2026-11-02 07:42 EST)
- [‘Like a canary in a coal mine:’ Ottawa’s butterfly population is saying about biodiversity](/ottawa/stories/bb6ea5f23b.md): The number of butterflies counted in the area has been going down, but there is hope for this important species, experts say. (Capital Current, 2026-11-02 07:59 EST)
- [Indie Week music conference comes to Ottawa, organizer says](/ottawa/stories/c4942209ae.md): Organizer Darryl Hurs said Ottawa's growing music industry makes it a good new location for the Toronto-born Indie Week conference. (Ottawa Citizen, 2026-11-05 14:12 EST)
- [Gee-Gees beat Ridgebacks to open 2026-27 season](/ottawa/stories/018d9526ab.md): The Gee-Gees beat the Ridgebacks to begin their 2026-27 campaign, with strong showings from new and returning players, according to The Fulcrum. (The Fulcrum, 2026-11-05 17:28 EST)
- [UOSU Autumn General Assembly motion targets spam emails](/ottawa/stories/b1d479b70f.md): A motion submitted by J. Hepburn calls for fewer UOSU 'spam' emails before the Autumn General Assembly, according to The Fulcrum. (The Fulcrum, 2026-11-05 15:54 EST)
- [NetIP Canada holds 11th Diwali Awards Gala at Rogers Centre Ottawa](/ottawa/stories/b7500b31a3.md): Community leaders, business professionals and guests gathered at Rogers Centre Ottawa on Oct. 30 for the 11th annual NetIP Canada Diwali Awards Gala. (Ottawa Business Journal, 2026-11-04 13:06 EST)
- [Eau the Music plans album release party at Club SAW on Nov. 12](/ottawa/stories/37b3ccbcf9.md): Ottawa indie project Eau the Music, fronted by singer Ophelie Quraishi, has released the debut album Light in the Dark. The release party is at Club SAW on Nov. 12. (Apt613, 2026-11-04 14:28 EST)
- [Kate Heartfield discusses backstory of Romeo's friend in Mercutio](/ottawa/stories/d8f9be9427.md): Ottawa author Kate Heartfield discussed Mercutio, which explores the backstory of Romeo's quick-witted friend, in an Apt613 interview. (Apt613, 2026-11-03 15:56 EST)
- [Women’s Basketball fall short to Ridgebacks in season opener](/ottawa/stories/ac0458f3b3.md): Reading Time: 3 minutes Despite the loss, Ottawa put up an overall impressive performance on defence and was dominant on the glass, tallying 48 rebounds. (The Fulcrum, 2026-11-02 15:57 EST)
- [#ottmusic: Our picks for November 2026](/ottawa/stories/89fa1a66d1.md): The weather's getting slightly colder here in Ottawa, but the fresh beats keep dropping one after another. (Apt613, 2026-11-02 13:09 EST)