The Canadian Science and Technology Museum announced on April Fools Day that it's teaming up with Airbnb to offer stays in the Governor General's rail cars. (Canadian Science and Technology Museum/Instagram)
CTVNewsOttawa.ca looks at a few of our favourite April Fools' Day jokes in Ottawa on Saturday.
The city of Ottawa took to Twitter Saturday morning, saying the city is considering amalgamating with the city of Winnipeg, with the new city called 'OttaWin.'
"We are packing our bags and getting ready to move! Stay tuned for more information."
An image shared on social media said, "Ottawa + Winnipeg 4ever. OttaWin"
Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds is a popular guy in Ottawa.
After recently visiting to speak with the mayor and attend a Senators game, the ByWard Market joked that a life-sized statue of Reynolds will be erected in the heart of downtown.
"Comment below on who you're bringing to the grand unveiling," the ByWard Market said on Instagram Saturday morning.
The Canadian Science and Technology Museum announced a pilot project with Airbnb to rent out a stay in the Governor General's rail cars.
"Drum roll, please. As of next week, you can book a stay in the Governor General's rail cars located in the Ingenium Centre's collection in Ottawa," the museum said in an Instagram post.
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The Canadian Aviation and Space Museum used April Fools' Day to announce a new exclusive audio compilation on Spotify, called "Enraged Birds of Prey."
"DYK that many airports keep birds from landing on their runways by broadcasting the calls of angry birds of prey," the museum said in an Instagram post.
"Each track is more terrifying than the last! Enjoy “Enraged Owl,” “Hawk About to Swoop,” and the unique ‘Eagle of Fury.’
"Aviation enthusiasts- you won’t want to miss this exclusive release! Listen in today!"
OC Transpo announced the pre-sale of its Ugly Holiday Sweater on April Fools' Day.
The sweaters include a Reindeer with the OC Transpo logo for a nose and the OC Transpo mascot on the front.
When you click on the link to the transit services' website, OC Transpo encourages people to donate to the Snowsuit Fund of Ottawa.
"April Fools! While our sweater may be a joke, the growing need to keep children warm during the winter isn’t."
While Ryan Reynolds is part of one of the groups bidding to purchase the Ottawa Senators, the Bytown Museum used April Fools' Day to announce the Canadian actor is its new owner.
"We're thrilled to announce that @VancityReynolds, as part of his ongoing commitment to support #Ottawa's sports & cultural scenes, has purchased the Bytown Museum," the museum said on Twitter.
"Please join us in welcoming Ryan Reynolds to the Aviation American Gin Presents the Bytown Museum™ family!"
The Ottawa Public Library chose April Fools' Day to unveil its new library card design and guess who is on the front!
Ryan Reynolds has been a popular choice for local April Fools' Day jokes. The OPL showed off new cards with the actor's face on them.
"Get your hands on the most stylish card in town," says the OPL.
The Goulbourn Museum joked that workers discovered a series of tunnels under the museum during HVAC installation.
"The Diefenbunker may not be the only underground bunker in Ottawa," an Instagram post said.
"We are very tight on space here, both in the Museum and in the History Centre. With an underground system of tunnels, the possibilities are endless.”
The image accompanying the post showed the tunnel entrance has stairs, handrails and graffiti already.
The Milk Shop in the ByWard Market has a new name on April Fools' Day – "Beverage."
"We're feeling a little sour this afternoon. It seems the dairy industry has curdled our plans to keep using 'Milk," The Milk Shop said on Instagram.
"As a small business we had no idea that they were udderly offended by our choice of store name. The dairy overlords have whey-ed in on our branding, and since we don't want to get into a cheesy situation, we've been forced to go with a new name. Say hello to Beverage."
Maker House announced expansion plans into the Nordstrom store in the Rideau Centre on April Fools' Day.
"Thanks to your generous support over the years, we’re very excited to announce that we are moving into one of Ottawa’s largest retail spaces in the Rideau Centre – the former Nordstrom location, where we will have two floors, and 157,000 square feet, to showcase more local makers than ever!" Maker House said on Instagram.
Plans include a "Dog-of-the-Day Track" and Photo Booth and a "Build-a-Box Station" on Level 1.
"With two floors and 157,000 square feet of space, there’s more room than ever to shop local and support Canadian makers," Maker House said.
Global Affairs Canada reminded Canadians to watch out for North American house hippos.
"Check bedroom closets for their nests and keep your kitchen floor clean of their favourite foods, such as raisins, chips and peanut butter on toast," a tweet from the @Canada account said.
The North American house hippo was the subject of a popular Concerned Children's Advertisers PSA in the late 1990s. Today, it appears, the government is warning Canadians to watch out for the beloved creatures again (who are much larger than they were more than 23 years ago!)
Some flights into the New York City area on Wednesday were delayed and some briefly halted because of reduced visibility from wildfire smoke from Canada.
With the latest hike bringing Canada's key interest rates to levels not seen since 2001, one mortgage broker is warning that it may be 'the last straw' for some homeowners with variable mortgages.
World Wrestling Entertainment legend The Iron Sheik has died. He was 81.
The Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent on Wednesday, its first increase since pausing hikes in January.
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One of the architects of the law that governs Canada's prison system says it's understandable people want revenge on killer and serial rapist Paul Bernardo, but that's not what the prison system is designed for.
Indigo founder Heather Reisman announced she is retiring as almost half of the book retailer's board of directors steps down.
The chief of the Shelburne Volunteer Fire Department says the blaze near Barrington Lake, which is now classified as “held,” is unlike anything he’s ever seen.
Halifax media outlets were given a tour of the neighbourhoods hardest hit by the Tantallon wildfire Tuesday afternoon and saw firsthand the damage and destruction left behind.
Irving Oil says it’s undertaking a “strategic review” with an eye to its future. In a release Wednesday, the company says it’s looking at a number of options, including the sale of its assets.
The air quality in Toronto has become so polluted due to forest fires in Quebec and Ontario that strenuous outdoor activities could leave you coughing and with an itchy throat.
Indigo founder Heather Reisman announced she is retiring as almost half of the book retailer's board of directors steps down.
A regulatory body has revoked the licence of a Mississauga homebuilder after it says that the company demanded that a buyer pay an additional $518,000 for a property that they already had a contract to purchase.
Further evacuations are necessary in Abitibi and Nord-du-Québec due to forest fires. Although the situation has improved on the North Shore due to rain, no precipitation is expected further west until Monday.
In an interview on CJAD 800 Radio, Quebec Conservative Party leader Eric Duhaime said the new measures in place related to Quebec's ammendments to the French Language Charter have made Quebec a 'laughingstock' and that phone and website messages are 'offensive.'
On Wednesday, the Montreal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) filed a writ of intervention with the housing tribunal (TAL) to plead in favour of two tenants opposing the clause in their lease prohibiting them from owning animals in their dwelling.
A northern Ontario forest fire that started west of Sudbury on Sunday morning has grown to more than 1,000 hectares and has prompted officials to issue an evacuation order for the immediate area as the number of active fires in the region grows.
Two lucky lottery ticket holders in British Columbia and Ontario will split the $70 million Lotto Max jackpot.
Poor air quality is forecast to persist into the weekend across parts of Ontario, as plumes of wildfire smoke blanket the province and prompt school boards to limit outdoor activities.
A lifejacket and a swift response by the community are credited with saving the life of a swimmer who had drifted from shore near Grand Bend last weekend.
Smoke from wildfires in Quebec and Northern Ontario is finding its way into the region. While the London, Ont. area has escaped the extreme haze seen over parts of Eastern Ontario, a special air quality advisory is in effect — anyone looking up Tuesday evening could see why.
Construction has started on Dundas Street between Quebec and Egerton streets. The work is for the East London Link and is expected to take about two months to complete.
A section of Main Street is closed on Wednesday morning following a car crash in the area.
Two women who spent four decades helping youth in Winnipeg have received Canada’s highest civilian honour.
Big changes could be coming to a large, empty building on Broadway in Winnipeg.
One unified city – that’s what six Region of Waterloo councillors say they want when it comes to the future of the region’s municipal governance.
High levels of air pollution have developed in Waterloo region and Wellington County as smoke plumes from wildfires burning in Quebec and northeastern Ontario continue to blow into the region, Environment Canada says.
The plan to build what would be the tallest towers in Kitchener came under the scrutiny of those who would be living nearby.
The man who was found not criminally responsible in the stabbing deaths of five people at a house party in Brentwood more than nine years ago is seeking more freedoms.
It's going to get hot in Calgary and several other communities, Environment and Climate Change Canada is warning.
A pedestrian and watercraft trail between Waterton Lakes National Park and Glacier National Park has reopened for the summer season.
A willingness to hire newcomers to Canada has brought new business to Nestor’s Bakery.
A Saskatoon fire investigator says a blaze that destroyed a garage in the Kelsey Woodlawn neighbourhood on Tuesday could be arson.
A 31-year-old man has been charged with first-degree murder in a death on the Moosomin First Nation.
The man who was found not criminally responsible in the stabbing deaths of five people at a house party in Brentwood more than nine years ago is seeking more freedoms.
A pedestrian was seriously injured in a hit-and-run in northeast Edmonton Tuesday night.
One person is dead after a crash involving a semi truck northwest of Westlock on Tuesday.
As the weather heats up across B.C.’s Lower Mainland this week, other areas of the province are setting records for cool temperatures.
A reward of $100,000 is up for grabs as police in Metro Vancouver renew calls for help finding 36-year-old Cody Timothy Casey—a man wanted Canada-wide for a total of 17 drugs and firearms offences.
The pounding sounds of running on hardwood, the smash of the ball hitting the boards and the cheer of the crowd—it’s officially lacrosse season at Queens Park Arena in New Westminster.
With no air conditioning available at their kids' schools, some Regina parents are opting to keep their children home as temperatures rise.
Family and friends gathered at the spot Haven Dubois's mother pulled his body from the water eight years ago, ready to embark on a cross Canada journey in his honour.
The Bank of Canada raised its overnight rate by 25 basis points to 4.75 per cent on Wednesday, its first increase since pausing hikes in January.
