Mild Sunday, plenty of light—get outside, Ottawa, May 31.
Nineteen degrees and mostly cloudy: a good day for plans. Just grab the sunscreen.
Good morning. It's Sunday, and you've got a mild one—19 degrees, mostly cloudy, and light holding till nearly 8:45 p.m., which means the whole day's yours to play with. The UV's running high at 6.0, so if you're heading out, give yourself some sunscreen. No rain on the radar, and nothing's going to freeze you out.
On the harder side: there were violent confrontations at Mooney's Bay yesterday that left two people stabbed. A Gatineau man is still missing after paddleboarding on the Ottawa River. Closer to home, Coun. Leiper's in the hospital after a scooter crash. None of that's your commute worry today, but it's worth knowing what's moving through the city.
There's also a community fundraiser running for a nine-year-old dealing with a rare disease—something good happening underneath the weight of a rough week. And if you were curious, the CANSEC arms show is drawing major protest demonstrations.
For lunch or dinner, the weather's playing nice enough for a patio if that's your mood, or you could hunker into somewhere warm and good. A few people have been asking around for specific things—someone's looking for a solid Italian sandwich spot, another's hunting gluten-free ladyfingers, and there's always the reliable question of what food delivery actually feels worth the money. If you've got a spot you trust, it's a good day to use it.
Tonight's got theatre running if that suits you, and if you're a baseball person, games are on late. Sunday evening's the kind of time to pick your vibe—something live and in a room with people, or something you settle into at home. Light holds long enough to make a plan without rushing.
Grab a layer if you're heading out early or staying late; the mild doesn't mean it won't cool down once the sun's lower. Otherwise, you're in good shape. Enjoy the length of the day.
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