Editorial: Police wristbands send scary message
By Nathan Caddell Not since the ubiquitous yellow of the Livestrong campaign has a wristband movement been as misguided as the new black and blue bracelets that Ottawa police officers…
VR brings ancient critters back to life
By Sarah Kazak The Canadian Museum of Nature is hosting the North American premiere of a virtual reality exhibit that allows visitors to immerse themselves into Cambrian Ocean from 500…
Viewpoint: Cultural hubs need to overcome addiction to oil industry cash
By Rupert Nuttle On the evening of April 6, a dozen or so protesters from the environmental group 350.org gathered at the entrance of the Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau….
Nation’s greatest movies grab Canada 150 spotlight
By Spencer Van Dyk Fans of Canadian film are getting their fill this year thanks to an ambitious project showcasing 150 “essential moving-image works” to mark Canada’s 150th birthday. The…
Japanese ambassador shares passion for sake
By Darnell Dobson Taste buds tingled and minds were engaged at a recent guided tasting of Japan’s iconic spirit, sake. The April 1 event was part of the Nature Tastes…
Potters set to plant tribute to founders
By Natalie Rocha The Ottawa Guild of Potters is gearing up to put 9,000 handcrafted ceramic sculptures on display on the grounds of the Canadian Museum of Nature. The outdoor…
City’s music scene gets $30K to build industry
By Liam Fox Juiced by the Junos, Ottawa has announced an extended commitment to strengthening the city’s music scene. As the country’s top musical talent gathered in Ottawa for the…
Ager conducts tribute concert
By Alicia Wachon A capacity crowd was on hand at the Canadian War Museum on the evening of April 9 — the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge…
Vimy talk draws crowd
By Mamta Manhas In a dimly lit theatre at the Canadian War Museum, dozens came on March 30 to hear curator and historian Tim Cook answer a timely question: why…
Florist to the stars shuts Silver Rose
By Spencer Van Dyk After a four-decade career of private enterprise and public service — including gigs as the florist-in-chief for prime ministers, governors general, royal visitors and a pope —…