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Local cinemas immortalized in new poems
Ottawa is known for its museums, landmarks and political history, but local poet and author Christian McPherson defines his hometown by its cinemas, old and new.
Jason Chen, Centretown NewsOttawa is known for its museums, landmarks and political history, but local poet and author Christian McPherson defines his hometown by its cinemas, old and new.
Idle No More inspires art of resistance
Ben Powless has travelled around Canada and parts of South America to document the struggle of native groups. His pictures show indigenous communities reeling from violence in Peru, as well as those impacted by tar sands development in Alberta holding up banners in protest. 
Courtesy Ben PowlessA protester stands on Parliament Hill in a photograph by Ben Powless, one of many artists whose
Viewpoint: Local talent lost in talks of Ottawa film production
If forecasts are right, 2013 may be the biggest year yet for Ottawa’s film production sector. Earlier this month, Robert Menzies, president of local production company Zed Filmworks, told 1310 News and the Ottawa Sun that his business already has seven projects booked for this summer.