Archive 1997-2016
By John Besley and Crystal Kingwell
From our perspective, there’s no problem with making sure mental patients who need drugs to control dangerous behavior take their medication. In the interest of the greater good, it is an acceptable limit on an individual’s rights.
By Zachary Houle
Declining crowds have forced the organizers of a monthly exploitation film program held at a Byward Market bar to scrape the bottom of their barrel in an attempt to lure more people out.
Chris Robinson and Lee Demarbre, organizers of Reel Mondays at Zaphod Beeblebrox, located at 27 York St., say that this Monday’s program will contain the crème de la crème of grotesque and bloody films.
The Sports Beat
By Brian Publicover
Professional sport is built on a foundation of heroes. People whose contributions to sport exceed the achievements of their peers are often honored for their endeavors.
But what happens when a hero errs, and brings shame upon past glories?
By James Raiswell
A local organization has hit a major roadblock in its plans to celebrate Black History Month in February.
Internal staffing problems At Black History Ottawa have forced the organization to cancel the opening ceremonies planned for the beginning of next month, and the annual Hip Hop Fest—a celebration of hip hop, dance and rap music—has been postponed until 1999.