Archive 1997-2016
While Ottawa residents reap the cultural benefits of art festivals such as the International Writers’ Festival and the International Animation Festival, art festivals boost the city’s economy, according to studies by the City of Ottawa.
Ottawa arts and culture events could soon face the loss of a favoured venue as Library and Archives Canada relinquishes control of public bookings at 395 Wellington Street. 
Brittany Corry, Centretown NewsThe auditorium of Library and Archives Canada is now under the control of Public Works Canada.
The Gladstone Theatre was for sale and facing a very uncertain future until a few weeks ago when two local production companies assumed its management. They opened the new season to rave reviews and have just announced the addition of four more performances.
Adrianna Banaszek, Centretown NewsGladstone Theatre opened their new season to rave reviews and an additional two productions.
More than 400 people recently browsed the tables of used books, clothing and records in search of vintage treasures at punkottawa.com’s fall flea market, while raising money for local animal welfare charities.