Archive 1997-2016
Malak Karsh, Library and Archives Canada
Library and Archives Canada has acquired the photo archives of the late Malak Karsh, the famed photographer — and brother of fellow Canadian photography legend Yousuf Karsh — best known for touristy photos of tulips, museums and postcard-type scenes.
On the 100th anniversary of his birth, Canada’s late “tulip king” has left a legacy to Ottawa in the form of 200,000 of his photographs.
Dario Balca, Centretown News
Owner of DiVino wine studio Eric Diotte (R) and local sommelier Julie Ricard pose at the company's Little Italy location on March 5, 2015. DiVino will host the Big 8 wine tasting event on March 26, showcasing top wines from around the world. Organizers of the annual Music and Beyond festival are hosting a wine auction on March 27 at city hall, with proceeds to go towards expenses for this year’s events to be held from July 14 to 17.
Sasha Erfanian, Centretown News
Lisgar's B and C Quizbowl teams practice with coach Ruth Crabtree in a classroom of Lisgar Collegiate.Lisgar Collegiate hosted a provincial trivia tournament on March 7 that saw about 44 of Ontario’s top high school quiz competitors racing for the buzzer.
This February, Centretown-based activism centre HUB Ottawa launched its Wave Makers campaign, challenging Ottawans to bring projects that raise awareness about ocean health.