Viewpoint: World Cup of Hockey no substitute for the Olympics
When Canadians from coast to coast gathered around their televisions in 2010 to watch Sidney Crosby score his golden goal, they rejoiced and enjoyed the moment together, as a national…
Cirillo honoured in charity rowing race
Boots 4 Pups — a local chapter of the Citadel Canine Society — teamed up with Canoe Kayak Canada and organized an inaugural canoe and kayak fundraising challenge in honour…
Yoga innovator moves on
After 23 years of dedicated teaching, Robert Hay, founder of the Rama Lotus Yoga Centre on Gladstone Avenue, has said goodbye with a farewell class as he focuses his attention…
Artist shines light on modern dating
Local artist Christos Pantieras has returned home for his first exhibition in Ottawa since 2012. Nice to “Meet” You is a deeply personal reflection on romantic relationships in a digital…
NAC funds help Canadian artists
New Canadian works funded by the Creation Campaign will begin taking centre stage at the National Arts Centre as early as next year, according to Jayne Watson, CEO of the…
Southam Hall facelift complete
The National Arts Centre held an official opening ceremony on Oct. 2 to celebrate the completed renovations of its biggest theatre: Southam Hall. The project cost $5 million and took…
Viewpoint: Holiday decision puts Centretown in awkward position
When Whole Foods at Lansdowne Park opened its doors to the public on Good Friday in April 2015, customers came rushing in. The store was packed, not only because Whole…
Little Italy benefactor wins award
A local food retailer with deep Centretown connections has received a special tribute from Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson for his business leadership and charitable contributions in the city’s Italian-Canadian community….
City puts Trinity project in limbo
The City of Ottawa has denied Trinity Station, a major development site at 900 Albert St., the air rights to build over the LRT line at Bayview in the northwest…
Zombies walk on despite high costs
Ottawa had another successful Zombie Walk early this month, but each year the organizers struggle to gather enough funds to hold the morbid parade. The rains of Sunday, Oct. 2…