New federal legislation that could quadruple the cost of hiring international performers is causing headaches for some owners of small music venues in Centretown.
New tax forces bars to cancel American bands
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Gladstone theatre survives bleak times
The Gladstone theatre launched its new season with more plays and production companies than ever before – despite what seemed to be a bleak future just three years ago. 
Veronika Gorlova, Centretown NewsThe Gladstone theatre has launched its new season.
Viewpoint: New fees mean bad news for music fans
Canadian music lovers can expect fewer international musicians playing in their communities because a federal application is asking venue owners to empty their pockets.
Old garage gives art a new home
A garage has opened in Chinatown not to offer oil changes, but to display art and further expand the Centretown art scene.
Photos by David Kawai, for Centretown NewsDanny Hussey stands outside his gallery, Central Art Garage, in Chinatown. Hussey's gallery opened its first show, OIL/CHANGE, on Sept. 13.