Artisan adds touch of gold to national treasures
By Liam McPherson Paul Champion-Demers has worked in the presence of dignitaries and high-profile politicians in Canada’s capital for most of his life. The 58-year-old artisan has practised his trade…
Gilded mirror captures NCC conservator’s heart
By Liam McPherson In the vaults of the National Capital Commission lie some of Ottawa-Gatineau’s most prized keepsakes, known as the Crown Collection. The collection is reflective of Canada’s British,…
Relaunched NAC emerging as vibrant public square
By Jacob Hoytema The stunning backdrop behind him makes it difficult to focus on Paul Wells’ introductory remarks. The well-known political columnist’s second ever “Maclean’s Live” event, an interview with…
Library program transforms lives of young poets
By Jordan Omstead The library is tritely known as a place of compulsory silence, but in a basement conference room at Ottawa’s downtown Main branch, young people are speaking up….
Pop-up market at risk of running out of funding
By Samantha Goodman When Mary Young enters the Ottawa Community Housing building at 450 Laurier Ave. W., residents sitting on couches in the common room call out to her in…
City tightens leash on service and support animal regulations
By Alison Trenton The City of Ottawa has tightened its rules on service animals, but there are still concerns that some people could take advantage of the designation to get…
Green Bin plan to include dog poop, plastic sparks uproar
By Hilary Laffrenier The city’s recent decision to allow dog waste and plastic bags in green bins has sparked concern from both experts and some local councillors — including Somerset…
VIEWPOINT: Supporting local arts should be a top priority
By Yana Fedyanova Ottawa is in the throes of a transformation to become a world-class arts and culture hub. Two major initiatives — one to bolster the city’s overall cultural…
Centretown restaurants raise funds to help fight HIV/AIDS
By Corey Price A number of Centretown restaurants are taking part in a major fundraiser to support HIV/AIDS organizations. The Snowy Owl AIDS Foundation and Bruce House will mark the…
Construction set to begin on monument to victims of Communism
By Brier Cook Construction is set to begin this spring on the controversial and long-awaited Memorial to the Victims of Communism, which has been in the works for nearly a…