Archive 1997-2016
Editorial stance ‘an insult’
I am writing to you regarding both the editorial and its accompanying cartoon in your Jan. 23 edition. I cannot possibly convey how disappointed I find its oversimplifications and errors. Equally upsetting is the demeaning and nasty tone given to the coverage of a sensitive and important issue.
By Crystal Kingwell and John Besley
Somebody needs to learn to share. The federal government’s attitude toward the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame’s possible move to Ottawa borders on childish.
Both tourism and sporting authorities support moving the Hall to the government-owned Conference Centre downtown.
By James Raiswell
As the After Eight Jazz Club prepares to celebrate its second anniversary in June, owner Shawn Dawson believes there is a solid base of jazz fans in Ottawa to support his club.
“We’re dedicated to jazz at the After Eight,” he says. “And now that fans are coming out to support us, we’re heading into our third year of business stronger than ever.”
By David Kolbusz
Local arts organizations are elated to receive a 20-per-cent boost in this year’s funding.
This money is part of $125 million in new funds approved by Heritage Minister Sheila Copps earlier this month.
The Liberal government approved $25 million for this year and an additional $25 million in each of the next four years.