Part music class, part history lesson and rich with Afro-Brazilian culture, capoeira was prohibited in times of slavery and disguised as a dance. Five hundred years later, it’s practiced right here in Ottawa by children as young as two.
Julia Eskins, Centretown NewsCapoeira combines elements of martial arts, dance and acrobatics.
Category: Sports
Viewpoint: Time has come for players, officials to take safety seriously
Head shots are the most popular fodder for hockey panels these days, but there is another serious – and preventable – injury that is much more common: skate lacerations.
Sports legend honoured with Mayorâs Cup
He was a man of few words, but his passion and labour spoke for him. 
Courtesy the Darwin FamilyThe late Howard Darwin, pictured at the Ottawa Civic Centre, was honoured with the Mayor's Cup at the 57th Annual Ottawa Sports Awards.
Viewpoint: Run away from bad nutrition to see exerciseâs benefits
Every year, it’s the same story.