Archive 1997-2016
It’s obvious the Canadian government feels strongly about protecting Canadian culture. One only has to glance at the numerous areas of legislation that protect, fund or otherwise enhance cultural industries in the country. What is not so obvious is if Canadians share this abundant enthusiasm.
By Bethany Harpur
Funding for a film script based on the life of Colonel John By — famous for his construction of the Rideau Canal — is more than halfway to its $100,000 goal.
“I’ve had an enormous amount of help and support in this past year, which is wonderful,” said Josephine MacFadden from her Sandy Hill home.
By Lisa Spencer
In light of the recent referendum, where two-thirds of voting Carleton University students rejected a $11.31 increase in tuition to support athletics, it would seem that one could kiss a good number of varsity sports goodbye.
The referendum held Feb. 9 and 10, asked students if they would support a levy to help maintain the status of certain varsity sports at Carleton. The endorsement of this hike would have provided an added $155,000 for athletics next year.
By Melanie McNaught
Ottawa fitness fanatics are taking winter in their stride.
Runners are using the Rideau Canal’s ice to their advantage by running on — and not just beside — the frozen waterway.
For Centretown runner Cheryl Gladu, being “among the people, where the excitement is” is more fun than running along the canal’s banks.