Did you know about those big tents coming to Ottawa?
Okay, *la gang*, let's talk about what's happening just off the Hill, because the permits are flying. My eyes went straight to the Bani Hashi Society. They’ve secured two permits, #BP 3TEN 26-406 and #BP 3TEN 26-407, to install five temporary tents each at 900 Eglinton Ave E. We're talking commercial permits for $6,500 each, one set for June 16 to June 27, 2026, and the other for July 26 to August 06, 2026. This is in Ward 3, by the way.
Now, that's not just one event; it’s two distinct periods next summer. I pulled this directly from the issued building permits. It’s always fascinating to see how the city prepares so far in advance for community events.
**What Else Is Brewing?**
* A significant industrial fire safety upgrade for Spectra Confectionery at 6650 Pacific Cir, Ward 5. Permit #FIRE 26-1244 is for sprinkler, fire alarm, and emergency lighting alterations, costing $50,180. That's a good chunk of change for essential safety. * St. Teresa of Avila Catholic Elementary School in Ward 9 is getting a new ground sign, permit #SGNBLD 26-1199, for $15,000. Simple enough, but always worth noting when public institutions are making changes.
It shows that even the small, seemingly mundane permits are part of the larger city fabric. Keep an eye on Eglinton next summer – it sounds like there will be some action!
The real story is never on the Hill — it's always just off it.
Catch Phil and the team breaking it all down tomorrow morning, you know where to find it: mornings.live.