When Rob Winger scrolled through the list of finalists for the Governor General’s Literary Awards, the last name he expected to see nominated was his own.
Local poet finalist in national literary competition
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Month: November 2007
Artsparks ignites local interest in African culture
Local residents got a chance to dance, craft and explore the Snap Judgments: New Positions in Contemporary African Photography exhibition at the National Gallery of Canada (NGC) earlier this month.
Graffiti wall may be in jeopardy
The Ottawa Technical High School has been closed since 1992 but its grounds live on as a popular spot for local residents to walk their dogs or do a little gardening, and for local artists to take part in legal graffiti 101.
Viewpoint—Larry O’Brien’s football prank is a low form of politics
Rare are the occasions when columnists can fuse football and politics. But recently, Ottawa Mayor Larry O’Brien offered just such an opportunity.