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Publication Date: March 17, 2026 - 18:20
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Ottawa Now - Ford government to embrace BYOB policy at outdoor events
March 17, 2026
Can you picture a BYOB policy at an outdoor festival? Perhaps a tall boy at an outdoor movie showing? Maybe drinking some wine at a park while watching a Shakespearian play? The Ford government wants to make that happen. Effective April 30th, Ontarians will be permitted to bring their own alcoholic beverages to outdoor public events. From farmers’ markets to art exhibits, the world is your oyster. But how would this new policy impact some of Ottawa's major events? Is this something that event organizers would embrace? Kristy Cameron chats with Tara Shannon, the Executive Director of the Ottawa Festival Network, on Ottawa Now.
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OC Transpo’s spring service begins Sunday, April 19. This spring’s service includes bus service adjustments, seasonal schedule changes, and adjustments for construction.
New spring schedules are available on octranspo.com. Before heading out, use the Travel Planner or Transit app to plan your trip.
Bus service adjustments
On Route 47, two new trips will run seven days a week to accommodate major shift times at Amazon facilities on Sheffield Road and Ages Drive. These trips will start at approximately 12:50 am from St-Laurent Station and 11:55 am from Russell...
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