Ottawa’s arts and culture can only benefit when new Canadians get involved, say the staff of a newly launched non-profit organization that supports emerging artists.
Tricia Van der Grient, Centretown News CNCAC board members hold a meeting for new Canadians interested in working in the arts.
Month: November 2008
Viewpoint: National portrait gallery deserves more attention
The Conservatives’ $45 million cut to arts funding earlier this year did not sit well with Quebec voters and it showed in the Oct. 14 election, when the Conservative Party did not gain any seats in the province.
Filmmakers, community save Mayfair
Taped to the fridge in Josh Stafford’s kitchen, among posters of King Kong and the Joker, is what could have been the very last schedule for the Mayfair Theatre. 
Tricia Van der Grient, Centretown News Film buff and Killer63 organizer Josh Stafford welcomes the news that the Mayfair will remain open.
A different kind of working mom
Krystle Martin is a single mom to 13 youths. The young men and women live on the sixth floor of the YMCA’s Shenkman residence. Martin listens to their problems, enforces the rules, and makes sure they’re going to school or work everyday. 
Sarah Hartwick, Centretown News Krystle Martin's office in the YMCA's Shenkman Residence is adorned with a mural made by the youth who have lived there over the past few years.