Archive 1997-2016
As the “It Gets Better” video campaign against sexuality-based bullying goes viral, queer youth in the heart of Ottawa are using another medium to spur social change and express themselves – comics.
On Wednesday nights, Absolute Comedy on Preston Street is packed, and with good reason.
Lasia Kretzel, Centretown NewsAmateur comedians perform alongside professionals at Absolute Comedy on Wednesday nights.
It’s not the first time Ottawa has sent a local team to compete in the annual Canadian Festival of Spoken Word – but it’s the first time the city has sent two. 
Asher Roth, Centretown NewsMarcus Jameel lights up the stage at the Canadian Festival of Spoken Word, held at the Univeristy of Ottawa this week.
Ottawa’s mayoral candidates have been making a lot of promises for changes around the city if they’re elected, but the issue of arts and culture funding seems to be at the bottom of the list.
