Archive 1997-2016
The grand promenade along Metcalfe Street would have been breathtaking, with a glorious view of Parliament as a backdrop to marching bands, fountains and monuments. But it’s hard to imagine how the mechanics of that plan were worked out, how it could ever have come to be considered as a viable proposal, until you understand the NCC’s central attitude.
By Alison Larabie
Artists from two Ottawa high schools will get the chance to see some of their work on display at the Ottawa Art Gallery this spring.
Thirteen students from Arts Canterbury and De La Salle were invited last fall to view the gallery’s Firestone collection of Canadian art and take inspiration from those works to create new pieces.
By Amira Elghawaby
The year was 1950. Quebec was being governed by Maurice Duplessis, a conservative leader who appealed to the rural majority with his firm emphasis on religion and tradition. It was during this time that a young American woman would travel to the province to bring back photographs for Vogue magazine.
Hon. Sheila Copps
Minister of Heritage
Ottawa, Ont.
Dear Sheila,
Well, you’ve really done it this time. I know that you’ve run into a fair amount of controversy in the past, but I must say I’ll be very impressed if you can extricate yourself from the mess of trouble you wandered into this time.