Centretown News

September 21, 2015 Jacob Harris

Lisgar faces challenges defending its national quiz title

For members of the Lisgar Collegiate Institute senior quiz team, the beginning of a new school year means more than just going back to class. It means its national title defence is about to begin.

September 21, 2015 Alanna Smith

Electronic music pioneer Matt Moldover will debut the Octamasher at nature museum

By Sarah Peet
The OctaMasher; eight keyboards, one computerThe latest Nature Nocturne event at the Canadian Museum of Nature is scheduled for Sept. 25 and features the American electronic music artist and inventor Matt Moldover, who pioneered the “controllerism”-style blend of traditional music and software-generated sound.

September 21, 2015 Christine Vezarov

National health centre conference aims to improve communities

Community Health Centres across the country gathered in Ottawa for a national conference Sept. 16-18 hosted by the Canadian Association of Community Health Centres.

September 21, 2015 Tamar Harris

Ottawa Architecture Week examines “Town versus Crown” tensions

Architects and artists involved in Ottawa Architecture Week say ongoing tensions exist between Ottawa as a national capital and as a growing city. From discussing the famous neo-gothic architecture of Parliament Hill to the utilitarian style of the Queensway, OAW will examine how “Town versus Crown” tensions impact Ottawa’s architecture and urban design.