AI is becoming more and more useful by the day. With the simple prompt, "TODAY", I got the following output from Google Gemini.
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Today is Friday, January 16, 2026.
Since you are in the Ottawa area, the big news this morning is definitely the weather. We are currently digging out from the largest snowstorm of the season so far.
❄️ The Big Ottawa Dig-Out
The city is currently cleaning up after a massive dump of snow (reports say about 21 cm fell yesterday, though some parts of the region saw much more over the last few days).
Snowplow Tracking: If you're wondering when your street will be cleared, the city is currently testing a new live tracking tool called GeoTab (similar to the one used in Toronto).
Commute: School buses were cancelled earlier today due to road conditions, and there's a bit more snow in the forecast for tonight, so it's a good day to stay cozy inside if you can!
🎠Happening in the City
Michael Bublé at the CTC: Tonight, Michael Bublé is performing at the Canadian Tire Centre. It’s a special night as the venue is celebrating its 30th anniversary (it first opened in January 1996 as the Palladium).
Winterlude 2026: Programming for Winterlude has been revealed. For the first time in years, the Crystal Garden is returning to Confederation Park, and the Rideau Canal Skateway is being prepared for the festivities.
G-Anime: For the "geek culture" fans, the G-Anime convention kicks off today over in Gatineau.
🌎 Headlines & History
National News: Prime Minister Mark Carney is currently in Beijing; he just announced a landmark tariff-quota deal with China.
Historical Milestone: Today is the 35th anniversary of the start of Operation Desert Storm (1991).
Birthdays: You share a birth month with some notable people celebrating today, including Lin-Manuel Miranda (46) and the singer Sade (67).
Since you've been exploring personal productivity and "catching people doing things right" lately, perhaps today is a good day to look for someone doing a great job with a snow shovel!
Would you like me to look up any specific local restaurant closures or event changes due to the storm?
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