Ottawa arts and culture events could soon face the loss of a favoured venue as Library and Archives Canada relinquishes control of public bookings at 395 Wellington Street. 
Brittany Corry, Centretown NewsThe auditorium of Library and Archives Canada is now under the control of Public Works Canada.
Category: Arts
Art festivals boost local economy
While Ottawa residents reap the cultural benefits of art festivals such as the International Writers’ Festival and the International Animation Festival, art festivals boost the city’s economy, according to studies by the City of Ottawa.
Youth slam poets to bring voice and talent to library
The Ottawa Youth Poetry Slam, which kicked off a new season this fall at the main library branch in Centretown, is doing more than teaching young people in Ottawa how to write and perform, say volunteers and participants.
Courtesy Sasha PrynnMegan Ann Ward is the featured poet at this month's youth poetry slam at the main branch of the library.
200-year-old Oak will live on in Carleton sculpture
A local artist is teaming up with the City of Ottawa and Carleton University to create a sculpture out of an estimated 200-year-old tree that was chopped down on Aug. 17.