City launches search for Central Library architects
By Sarah Kazak The City of Ottawa will begin a two-phase procurement process to hire architects to design the new Ottawa Central Library on the eastern edge of LeBreton Flats….
Jazz Fest celebrates roots — and features South Korean, Russian acts
By Jullian Paquin Unlike some other music festivals in Ottawa, the Jazz Festival seems to be sticking mainly to its roots. From groovy piano trios like Bad Plus, to impressive…
‘Sanctuary’ bid sparks debate — but no vote — at city hall
By Caroline O’Neill Representatives from across Ottawa gathered at City Hall on March 30 to debate the possibility of a sanctuary city designation at the community and protective services committee…
Ottawa won’t be hosting 2021 Canada Games
By Nathan Bragg Ottawa’s bid to host the 2021 Canada Summer Games has fallen short. The Canada Games Council announced on March 30 that the Niagara Region topped other bids…
Art and activism collide in exhibit
By Nicole Babb A new photography exhibition at the SAW Gallery features images and words of Indigenous and environmental activists fighting for the protection of the Peel watershed — a…
Viewpoint: Wrap your head around this — conceptual art lives in Chinatown
By Rupert Nuttle Four years ago, Danny Hussey started an art gallery in Chinatown — with the express purpose of not showing the work of local artists. Instead, he wanted…
‘Kings’ of rock head to NAC
By Sarah Kazak Two of the world’s best Elvis Presley tribute artists are coming to the National Arts Centre to celebrate 60 years since the “King of Rock ’n’ Roll”…
Syrian children painting for charity
By Valerie Molino Imagine a bird flying peacefully in the sky, with a flower hanging from its beak. This image comes from the mind of 14-year-old Sara Ali. She is…
Team Homan sweeps Worlds
By Daniel Vazzoler Centretown is now home to world champion curlers after the Rachel Homan-skipped Team Canada won the 2017 CPT World Women’s Curling Championship in Beijing on March 26….
Bytown Museum honours its founders
By Caroline O’Neill Artifacts and pictures tell 100 stories about Ottawa’s history at the Bytown Museum as part of a new exhibit celebrating the heritage hub’s centennial. “They all have…