Viewpoint: Confusion reigns with raids, reopenings of marijuana shops
By Veronica Newbury Over the last few weeks, there’s been a curious chain of raids carried out against Canadian marijuana dispensaries by law enforcement. Cannabis Culture, brainchild of Canada’s own so-called…
Taco spot expands to Market
By Michael MacKinnon El Camino, a popular taco restaurant on Elgin Street, is opening a second location in the ByWard Market on Clarence Street. The location is opening up where…
Glowfair impresario set to light up Bank St.
By Sarah Togman A full weekend of music, art and glowing entertainment is in store for Ottawa’s annual Glowfair Festival in mid-June — and with an all-Canadian lineup to mark…
2021 Games bid falls short
By Kaitlin Fisher Ottawa won’t have a chance to bid for the Canada Games again for 20 years after its high-profile play for the 2021 event fell short last month….
Viewpoint: NHL’s hard bargaining with Olympics has hurt everyone
By Nathan Bragg NHL commissioner Gary Bettman has announced that the NHL will not take a break for the Olympic Games next year in Pyeongchang, meaning NHL players — or…
TV sports cost goes up May 1
By Micaela Wylie-Arbic Centretown bars will feel the pinch when the cost of showing live sports games goes up on May 1. Bell and Rogers are both removing Sportsnet, TSN,…
New River Runners’ clubhouse almost ready
By Daniel Vazzoler The new clubhouse for the Ottawa River Runners, located near the edge of the Ottawa River’s whitewater tailrace at LeBreton Flats, is nearing completion ahead of what’s…
NACO conductor thrills giant band
By Caroline O’Neill An unexpected spring snowstorm didn’t stop more than 1,300 students from congregating at the Aberdeen Pavilion on March 24 to participate in a performance of a lifetime….
Extreme Salad Man lectures on edible plants
By Rachel Dale With spring in the air, Centretown residents can expect to see plants blossoming soon along balconies and in front-yard gardens. But many may not realize these plants…
Poutine festival adds rich flavours to lineup
By Nicole Babb Exotic flavours, a world record attempt, and new eating contests are three additions poutine lovers can look forward to at next month’s third annual PoutineFest in Ottawa….