Centretown News

May 16, 2012 Colin Johnstone

Great Canadians, from Gretzky to Mansbridge, crowd just one room

Portia Baladad

A display case holds the Royal Victorian Chain, the Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order and the Order of Merit.

Wayne Gretzky carves ice like the pro he has always been and has carved his way into the Canadian consciousness as the legend he became. Oscar-nominated filmmaker Norman Jewison brought stories such as Fiddler on the Roof and In the Heat of the Night to the screen. Actor Eugene Levy has made theatre and moviegoers laugh themselves sick for years.

May 16, 2012 Centretown Staff

Putting art in your ‘hood: Chinatown Remixed Festival 2012

Chinatown celebrated art this past weekend as the neighbourhood launched its the 4th annual Chinatown Remixed Festival. From photography to video installations, the festival commemorates the neighbourhood's diversity by placing all kinds of art in local businesses along Somerset Street West. Art fans of all ages were treated to remote control robots, dance performances and live music during the festival's opening day. Centretown News talked to festival co-founder Don Kwan and a few of the festival's exhibiting artists, while checking out all the sights to see. read more

May 15, 2012 Colin Johnstone

Gladstone Theatre announces 2012-2013 season

The Gladstone Theatre has announced the eight-show lineup for its 2012-2013 season.

May 15, 2012 Const. Khoa N. Hoang

The Backyard Beat

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Const. Khoa N. Hoang

Living next to me is a sweet little old lady that fits all of the stereotypes that come to mind. She has a strong personality, a good sense of humour, and has lived alone since her husband died years ago. In many ways, she reminds me of my grandmother who was equally independent and active within the community.