VR firm redefining digital accessibility
By Julia Paulson Colony VR’s exterior doesn’t stand out. Ottawa’s first virtual reality studio is tucked between an architecture business and a garage in a nondescript white building on Beech…
Film marks 16 Days of Activism to curb gender-based violence
By Vera He A screening of the Canadian documentary film A Better Man was held at the University of Ottawa on Dec. 2 as part of the 16 Days of…
Caribbean Union fights civic underrepresentation
By Pricilla Khan The Caribbean Union of Canada is advocating for increased political engagement and community involvement among black citizens. The group held an event at City Hall on Nov….
Divisive Langevin Block renamed Office of the Prime Minister
By Joanna Sivasankaran Langevin Block, at 80 Wellington St., has officially been renamed “the Office of the Prime Minister and Privy Council,” as of Nov. 29. The change was announced…
Street art to revive city’s history
By Amanda Marsh At seven street corners throughout downtown Ottawa, typical grey traffic control boxes have a new, brighter look. As a part of project by the Centretown-based Worker’s History…
Nature Museum named dozens of new species in 2017
By Meredith Lauzon From a beast 4.5 metres long to the most microscopic form of life, every organism needs a name. Judith the dinosaur — a recently identified, SUV-sized creature…
Adult High School celebrates diversity with Global Village festival
By Brianne Godsman Kevin Bush, principal of the Adult High School on Rochester Street, says it’s important to celebrate the many cultures present in the Centretown school. The school held…
VIEWPOINT: Church deal a win-win-win for Carleton, parish and community
By Michael MacKinnon, Online Editor Carleton University has taken a step towards purchasing Dominion-Chalmers United Church in downtown Ottawa as a community performance hub and rehearsal and showcase space for…
Poets laureate convene at NAC
By Haneen Al-Hassoun Thirteen of Canada’s poets laureate gathered in Ottawa from Dec. 1-2 for the Laureate City event held at the National Arts Centre, marking the first-ever formal gathering…
Labyrinth trend has parishioners on new path to prayer
By Kiera Kowalski Parish members at Centretown churches are incorporating a creative form of prayer into their services. St. Luke’s Anglican Church and Christ Church Cathedral are using labyrinths, a…