Archive 1997-2016
The Ottawa region has long nurtured a great technology sector. E-commerce juggernaut Shopify is just the latest in a long line of high-tech success stories in the nation's capital.
A leading figure in the Ottawa arts scene says the cultural sector is underfunded by the city, and the issue is moving to centre stage during municipal budget-making this month — just ahead of Canada’s 150th birthday celebrations next year.
Artist Cassandra Dickie recently completed this mural depicting a woman holding a light bulb that shines across her face at Snider Plaza as part of the Bank Street BIA's efforts for increasing public art. Kristine Lee, Centretown NewsAs the days get shorter and darkness falls earlier each night, local artist Cassandra Dickie’s latest mural will illuminate one corner of Centretown.
Each year, thousands of Ottawa women are abused by husbands, boyfriends and family members. This year, a women’s group leading a campaign to raise awareness is taking the effort to new places.