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Share this Story : What’s open and closed over Christmas and New Year’s in Ottawa Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News What’s open and closed over Christmas and New Year’s in Ottawa Here's everything you need to know about what's open over the holiday break. Author of the article: Alexa MacKie, Special to the Citizen Published Dec 20, 2024 • 4 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. What's open and closed for Christmas and New Year's in Ottawa. Getty Images Article content With the holiday season upon us, here’s what you need to know about what’s open and closed in Ottawa over the holidays. City services The city’s 3-1-1 contact centre will only be open for urgent matters. Service Ottawa client services at City Hall, Ben Franklin Place and Kanata and Orleans locations will all be closed Dec. 25 and 26. The Provincial Offences counter and phone services at 100 Constellation Dr. will also be closed. Advertisement 2 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. 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 Sign In or Create an Account Email Address Continue or View more offers If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, online access is included in your subscription. Activate your Online Access Now Article content Metcalfe, West Carleton and North Gower client service centre locations are closed from Dec. 16 until Jan. 3. The City of Ottawa Spay and Neuter Clinic at 26 Concourse Gate will be closed between Dec. 23 and Jan. 3. The Business Licensing Centre at 735 Industrial Ave. will also be closed on Dec. 25 and 26. Employment and Social Services offices at 370 Catherine St, 2339 Ogilvie Road, 100 Constellation Dr. and 2020 Walkley Road will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26. All municipal childcare centres will be closed from Dec. 23 until Dec. 27. No curbside or multi-residential green bin, recycling, garbage or bulky item collection will occur on Dec. 25. The pick-up will instead take place on Dec. 26. Collection will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week. The Trail Waste Facility will be closed on Dec. 25, but it will be open on Boxing Day from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Transit OC Transpo holiday service runs Dec. 23 to Jan. 3. Changes include reduced services of certain routes and a storm schedule for when more than 31 cm of snow is expected. The 2-for-1 DayPass that allows two customers to ride OC Transpo for the price of one DayPass is valid on Dec. 25 and 26. In addition, OC Transpo services will be free on New Year’s Eve after 6 p.m. Evening Update The Ottawa Citizen’s best journalism, delivered directly to your inbox by 7 p.m. on weekdays. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Sign Up By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Thanks for signing up! A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Evening Update will soon be in your inbox. We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try again Article content Advertisement 3 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Customer service will be available at 613-560-5000 on Dec. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Dec. 26 from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Real-time schedule information is available 24/7 by calling 613-560-1000 or texting 560560 plus the four-digit bus stop number or the first three letters of the station’s name. Visit octranspo.com for more information and OC Transpo’s holiday service hours. Parking City Hall, the ByWard Market Garage at 70 Clarence St. and the Dalhousie Garage at 141 Clarence St. will all have free parking from 4 p.m. on Dec. 24 to 7 a.m. on Dec. 26. Exit gates will be in the upright position to allow for free exits. All other city parking regulations apply. City recreation and cultural services Expect modified schedules at recreation, community and fitness centres during the holiday season. Check the city’s website for winter break drop-in schedules. Sledding hills and the city’s refrigerated rinks at City Hall, the Jim Tubman Chevrolet Rink, Lansdowne Park skating court and Ben Franklin Place skating rink will all be open, weather permitting. Check the alert status on the home page of ottawa.ca before going. Advertisement 4 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content All Ottawa Public Library branches will be closed Dec. 25 and 26. The Shenkman Arts Centre will be closed Dec. 24 to Dec. 27. The box office at Meridian Theatres at Centrepointe will be closed Dec. 24 until Jan. 14. Museums The Canadian Museum of Nature will be closed on Dec. 24 to 25, but open on Dec. 26 from 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. The National Gallery of Canada will be closed on Dec. 25 but open the next day from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Canadian Museum of History, Canada Aviation and Space Museum and Canada Science and Technology Museum will all be closed on Dec. 25, but open for regular hours on Dec. 26. The Canada Agriculture and Food Museum will be closed Dec. 23 to 26. Ottawa Public Health The Site program office and supervised consumption services at 179 Clarence St. will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26. The Site mobile van will operate on Dec. 25 and 26 from 5 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The Sexual Health Clinic, dental clinics and Parenting-In-Ottawa drop-ins will be closed on Dec. 25 and 26. Visit the COVID-19 Vaccine page for vaccination clinic hours and availability. Shopping Most retail stores will be closed on Dec. 25 and operating on reduced hours on Dec. 24. Advertisement 5 Story continues below This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Article content Bayshore Shopping Centre, CF Rideau Centre, St. Laurent Shopping Centre, Tanger Outlets and Place d’Orléans will all be closed on Dec. 25. Bayshore and St. Laurent will be open on Boxing Day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tanger Outlets will also be open on Boxing Day from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. CF Rideau Centre will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Dec. 26, while Place d’Orléans will open at 9:30 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Grocery stores, LCBO, Wine Rack and The Beer Store locations will be closed on Christmas Day. Select stores will operate on holiday hours for Dec. 26, but it’s best to check in advance. 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PITTSBURGH (TNS) —This holiday season, consumers nationwide upped their spending in stores and online, according to early data from Visa's Retail Spending Monitor. Overall retail spending in the U.S. this holiday season increased by nearly 5% from 2023. Visa's report reflects spending at retail merchants from the seven-week period following Nov. 1 across all payment methods. It excludes spending in some categories, such as autos, gasoline, restaurants and more, and is not adjusted for inflation. "The spending growth this holiday season portends continued consumer confidence in their own outlook — jobs, wage growth — and the broader economy going into 2025," said Visa Chief Economist Wayne Best. Where are people shopping this holiday season? In the Pittsburgh area, over 30% of people said they prefer to shop at online-only stores over the holidays, according to a regional survey conducted by Schmidt Market Research in November. But nationally, in-person shopping experienced the most growth. Visa found that total retail spending in stores increased by 4% from last year — more than double its growth rate from 2022 to 2023. Online shopping at stores with and without brick-and-mortar locations still increased, but at slower paces than last year, according to the report. And over three-quarters of all payments occurred in store during the seven-week period. Best said that in-person shopping gains today show "the adaptability of both consumers and retailers" after a slowdown during and after the pandemic. What are shoppers buying? Sales of electronics and appliances — from cell phones to washers, dryers and refrigerators — increased significantly this year, according to Visa's report. Best said that category saw growth in 2023 as well, but at a slower pace. Increased spending in 2024 could be the result of consumer concern about higher prices next year due to President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs, he said. Clothing and accessories sales also rose more this year than last, according to the report. And spending on building materials — such as hardware, paint and gardening supplies — is up nearly 5% after a downturn in 2023. While power tools and other items in that category make popular Christmas gifts, Mr. Best said, people also could be more motivated to take on home improvement projects amidst an unfavorable housing market and high-interest rates. Four years out from 2020, homeowners who locked in low rates during the pandemic might be ready for upgrades. "Consumers spending more money on experiences and DIY projects can be an enjoyable way to make homes cozier," Best said. Fraud is on the rise Visa said it blocked almost double the amount of suspected fraud attempts during Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2024 versus 2023. Throughout the weekend, potential fraudulent transactions rose 200% globally. That's likely because fraudsters are using artificial intelligence to launch more sophisticated phishing attacks, holiday travel scams and more, Best said. In response, Visa started using generative artificial intelligence this year to stop fraud before it happens — part of a five year, $11 billion investment in technology to fight fraud. What does this mean for spending in 2025? Overall, Best said Visa's findings indicate that shoppers are feeling more confident in the economy's strength. Spending growth on non-necessity items, from accessories to tech gadgets, was not only sustained, it increased faster this year than last. "Looking ahead, 2025 will be characterized by continued solid economic growth," Best said. "As the Federal Reserve trims rates, continued consumer spending and business investment will be core supports to growth."MAPUTO, Mozambique. (AP) — At least 6,000 inmates escaped from a high-security prison in Mozambique’s capital on Christmas Day after a rebellion, the country's police chief said, as widespread post-election riots and violence are roiling the country. Police chief Bernardino Rafael said 33 prisoners died and 15 others were injured during a confrontation with the security forces. The prisoners fled during violent protests that have seen police cars, stations and infrastructure destroyed after the country’s Constitutional Council confirmed the ruling Frelimo party as the winner of the Oct. 9 elections. The escape from the Maputo Central Prison, located 14 kilometers (9 miles) southwest of the capital, started around midday on Wednesday after “agitation” by a “group of subversive protesters” nearby, Rafael said. Some of the prisoners at the facility snatched weapons from the guards and started freeing other detainees. “A curious fact is that in that prison we had 29 convicted terrorists, who they released. We are worried, as a country, as Mozambicans, as members of the defense and security forces,” said Rafael. “They (protesters) were making noise, demanding that they be able to remove the prisoners who are there serving their sentences”, said Rafael, adding that the protests led to the collapse of a wall, allowing the prisoners to flee. He called on the escaped prisoners to surrender to authorities and for the population to be informed about the fugitives. Videos circulating on social media show the moment inmates left the prison, while other recordings reveal captures made by military personnel and prison guards. Many prisoners tried to hide in homes, but some were unsuccessful and ended up being detained again. In one video, a prisoner still with handcuffs on his right wrist says he was held n the disciplinary section of the prison and was released by other inmates.MILAN (AFP) – Inter Milan saw off Como 2-0 yesterday to stretch their unbeaten run in Serie A to 11 games and move back to within three points of leaders Atalanta. Defender Carlos Augusto headed in from a corner early in the second half before Marcus Thuram wrapped up a fourth successive league win with a thumping finish in stoppage time. Inter goalkeeper Yann Sommer made a crucial save on the hour to deny Nico Paz an equaliser as Simeone Inzaghi’s side showed signs of weariness at the San Siro in what was their third outing in a week. Third-placed Inter are a point behind Napoli but have played a game less than the top two teams after their match with Fiorentina was called off at the start of December following Edoardo Bove’s sudden collapse. Reigning champions Inter visit lowly Cagliari this weekend and could put the pressure back on Atalanta, who are away to Lazio in the late game on Saturday. Como, coached by Cesc Fabregas, slipped a spot to 16th and sit just one point clear of the relegation zone. Fiorentina lost more ground in the title race after falling to a 2-1 home defeat by Udinese. Moise Kean’s early penalty gave Fiorentina the lead as they sought to shake off last weekend’s loss to Bologna that snapped the club’s eight-match winning streak in Serie A. However, Udinese equalised shortly after half-time through Lorenzo Lucca and former France international Florian Thauvin curled in the winner from outside the area. “The most important thing for me is not the goal but the victory. These are three important points against a very strong team,” said Udinese captain Thauvin. Udinese stayed ninth and are eight points off the European places. Inter Milan’s Carlos Augusto and Como’s Ignace Van Der Brempt jump for the ball during a Serie A match between Inter Milan and Como at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. PHOTO: AP Inter Milan’s Carlos Augusto celebrates with his teammates after scoring against Como during a Serie A match between Inter Milan and Como at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy. PHOTO: APLidocaine is under clinical development by MEDRx and currently in Pre-Registration for Postherpetic Neuralgia. According to GlobalData, Pre-Registration drugs for Postherpetic Neuralgia have an 83% phase transition success rate (PTSR) indication benchmark for progressing into Marketed. GlobalData tracks drug-specific phase transition and likelihood of approval scores, in addition to indication benchmarks based off 18 years of historical drug development data. Attributes of the drug, company and its clinical trials play a fundamental role in drug-specific PTSR and likelihood of approval. Lidocaine overview lidocaine (MRX-5LBT) is under development for the treatment nerve pain associated with shingles (post-herpetic neuralgia, a severe neuropathic pain condition). The therapeutic candidate is administered transdermally which is formulated as patch. The development of the drug candidate is based on the ionic liquid transdermal system (ILTS) technology. MEDRx overview MEDRx through its subsidiaries carries out development of pharmaceutical drug based on the transdermal absorption system. The company’s pipeline products include CPN-101 (MRX-4TZT) treats pasticity; MRX-5LBT is for the treatment of neuropathic pain; MRX-9FLT and MRX-10XT for moderate to severe pain; MRX-7MLL targets alzheimer’s disease; MRX-6LDT for Chronic Pain; ALT-101 treats schizophrenia. It partners with many pharmaceutical companies for development of various drugs. The company operates across the US and Japan. MEDRx is headquartered in Higashikagawa City, Japan. For a complete picture of Lidocaine’s drug-specific PTSR and LoA scores, This content was updated on 12 April 2024 From Blending expert knowledge with cutting-edge technology, GlobalData’s unrivalled proprietary data will enable you to decode what’s happening in your market. You can make better informed decisions and gain a future-proof advantage over your competitors. , the leading provider of industry intelligence, provided the underlying data, research, and analysis used to produce this article. GlobalData’s Likelihood of Approval analytics tool dynamically assesses and predicts how likely a drug will move to the next stage in clinical development (PTSR), as well as how likely the drug will be approved (LoA). This is based on a combination of machine learning and a proprietary algorithm to process data points from various databases found on GlobalData’s .