Archive 1997-2016
Choir voices and organ music may further echo along empty sanctuaries, as spaces clear among church pews.
The future of Centretown churches grows uncertain, with dwindling congregation numbers and changing downtown demographics affecting their funding stability.
An Ottawa-based game development company has created a game for mobile phones called Bytown Skate and Brawl, which challenges players to race down sections of the Rideau Canal past notable Ottawa landmarks.
Two teams from The Ottawa Curling Club faced off at the Ontario Scotties Tournament of Hearts on Jan. 24, but the win didn’t go to the largely favoured team.
Dave Scharf, Centretown News
Syrian refugee Mohammad Alaah puts skates on his nephew at the Rink of Dreams. Alaah has skated daily since his arrival in Canada on Jan. 10. This was his nephew's first attempt.Dozens of Syrian refugees put on skates for the first time since their arrival in Ottawa at a special Jan. 26 outing to the Rink of Dreams, a symbolic first stride in their new Canadian life.