After overcoming adversity and discrimination in Zimbabwe, an Ottawa police officer uses her experience to foster positive relationships between police and the community.
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Local soprano receives high praise
Ottawa resident Kasia Sadej has been honoured with the Vivian Asfar Award for Vocal Excellence. The $2,000 bursary is given to a young member of Opera Lyra Ottawa each year and was presented to the mezzo-soprano on March 19.
Centretown peewee team wins it all
The noise that followed the Dulude Arena buzzer March 29 sticks out in Brandt Blimkie’s memory. He describes it as one of the loudest cheers he has ever heard at a minor hockey game.
ARTS BEAT—No baby doll here: lack of creativity limits the capital
Most little girls adore playing dress up. It’s fun to parade in mom’s tacky purple corduroy dress, orange sun hat and beige high-heel pumps in front of the mirror. Despite the oversized and mismatched clothes, we thought we looked great. And we did.