Incline skater Ashley Gilbank rolled onto Parliament Hill this afternoon, having left about 3,000 kilometres of Canada’s roads behind her. 
Colin JohnstoneLuke Richardson, Ashley Gilbank, and Coun. Allan Hubley
Month: July 2012
Local charity tries to cope after Sunday fires
Ottawa Neighbourhood Services is trying to keep its charitable operations active and is asking the community for financial help after two early Sunday morning fires, which are believed to have been deliberately set.
Bluesfest: K’Naan, the Weeknd, Metric and more
Portia Baladad, Centretown News
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The motto for the last day of Bluesfest seemed to be "the show must go on." Rapper K'Naan and rockers the Trews were two of the night's most highly anticipated acts to start late, but for good reason. K'Naan suffered airline delays, starting his set on the Main Stage almost a half-hour later than scheduled, and pushing R&B singer Weeknd's set on the Claridge Homes Stage back a bit. The Trews were also close to cancelling their own show as their bassist was hospitalized in Edmonton, forcing the band to find a replacement. After a frantic soundcheck, the band from Nova Scotia took to the stage 20 minutes later. Click through the gallery to see photos of K'Naan, the Trews, Wintersleep, the Weeknd and Metric.
Bluesfest: Bad Religion, Sam Roberts, the Sheepdogs
Portia Baladad, Centretown News
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While Tuesday night was all about the hip hop, Bluesfest quickly swung back into the rock vibe. Punk heavyweights Bad Religion headlined the Main Stage on Wednesday. Canadian favourites, Sam Roberts Band and the Sheepdogs, brought in the crowds on Thursday. Click the thumbnail and take a look at the pictures.
