Friday in the 613: cold snap, sharp sunset, and a hockey night

Morning, Ottawa. It's 1°C and mostly cloudy out there, and after the milder stretch we've had this week it's properly cold, so reach for the heavier coat and the warm hat before you head out. The UV is barely there at 1.0, which means you won't need sunscreen for the walk, but do plan around the light: with sunset at 4:35 this afternoon, you've got roughly nine and a half hours of daylight, and by the time the dinner crowd is spilling onto the sidewalks the sky will already be dark. Dress for the cold if you're heading out to anything on a patio or a park path.

On the news side, the Senators pulled off a 4-3 win over the Avalanche, with Shane Pinto's overtime winner doing the trick. Anyone who's followed this team for a while knows that kind of finish doesn't come around every night, so it's a good one to carry into the weekend. Closer to home, three councillors who have spent 36 years between them at city hall are leaving, and their replacements will be sworn in on November 16, so expect some reshuffling in the chamber next week. Over on the Hill, the federal budget is being read as putting back some of the public service cuts from last year, though the workforce is still jittery: Indigenous Services cuts are looming, and public servants are reporting that there are no guaranteed job offers for them yet. If you've got friends or family in that world, this is a week for a quiet check-in.

As for where to eat, the Glebe is losing a familiar name: Chahaya Malaysia, the Glebe-born restaurant, closes for good on Sunday after 41 years, so if you've been meaning to go, this is the weekend. Newer on the scene, Casa Verde has brought Ecuadorian ceviche and plantain-heavy Latin dishes to Chinatown, which is a fine pick for a warm, filling dinner on a cold night. And if you're spending a bit more for a sandwich at Goldie's or Bakery Burger, the $25 price tags are real, though the places that charge them will tell you why.

For tonight, the stages are busy. Varsity volleyball has the Algonquin Wolves hosting the Durham Lords at the Jack Doyle Athletics and Recreation Centre at 6:00, a good low-key option if you want to see some energy without the crowds. Nicolas Reyes plays the Hard Rock Cafe at 7:00, Wheeler Walker Jr. is at History Ottawa at 7:00, and K-Pop Infinity takes over The Arena at TD Place at 7:00. The vibe across the city tonight is Latin heat, indie rock, country, and a K-pop moment, so pick the one that matches your mood and go. Given the cold, I'd stick to the indoor shows for the night and save the outdoor walks for daylight. The weekend looks like it has Barenaked Ladies on Saturday night, along with indie rock, comedy, and world music across the three days.

Have a good one, Ottawa. Bundle up, get your coffee before the Market gets busy, and enjoy the start of the weekend.