Bringing Back Board Games

Board games have been the focus of some hype this summer since the opening of Ottawa's first board game café, Monopolatte, in June. Though the concept of a café solely focused on the hobby is a new to the city, board game enthusiasts have been meeting in pubs and cafés for quite some time. Centretown News caught up with some local board game enthusiasts to take the pulse of Ottawa's board game scene. read more

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Latin Sparks 2013

More than 1,500 people packed Sparks Street Saturday night for this year's launch of Latin Sparks, a monthly Latin American-themed street party. Party-goers danced the night away between Metcalfe and O'Connor streets, taking advantage of salsa lessons provided by the Ritmo Baile Dance School. This is the second year in a row The International, a local group dedicated to culture sharing, has organized the summer street parties. Centretown News spoke with organizers about how the event was developed. read more

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