Archive 1997-2016
Prostitutes stroll the streets, johns prowl the neighbourhood and junkies discard needles in the parks of certain communities in Ottawa. Cheryl Parrott, a pharmacist and community activist helped found a school for johns and a needle pick-up program, in an effort to confront these problems.
Back in the 1970s, when the Sex Pistols announced concert dates, communities would protest against the group performing in their town. Things have changed since then.
After much research, both overseas and in Ottawa, the first draft of the script for The Water Man – a film depicting the life of Colonel John By is done.
The phone slams down and the panic sets in. The boss is coming to your house for dinner on the weekend. Food is under control, the chicken primavera is sure to impress, but how can you make an impression with the house? The answer: rent a few works of art, and delightful dinner conversation is sure to follow.