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….
Centretown attractions nominated for Ottawa Tourism Awards
By Robert Worrall Ottawa Tourism has announced the finalists for the 2018 Ottawa Tourism Awards. The awards are presented annually to celebrate individuals, organizations, companies and events that are “contributing…
Glashan students’ trip to China offered insights into nation’s culture, history, cuisine
By Alison Trenton A dozen students from Glashan Public School got to spend their March Break in China on a cultural exchange organized by the Centretown middle school. The 10-day…
Lyft launches Ottawa ride-sharing service to rival Uber
By Emma Jiayue Liu Lyft officially launched in Ottawa on March 15 as a competitor to both Uber and local taxi companies. The rideshare app based in San Francisco was…
Survey highlights workplace misconduct on Parliament Hill
By Rachel Jaskula Bullying and exploitation of people who work on Parliament Hill are often overlooked, according to responses to a recent Canadian Press survey. The questionnaire administered by the…
City struggling to address homelessness, mid-term report shows
By Aaron Hemens The City of Ottawa revealed that little progress has been made to address homelessness in a mid-term report on its 10-year plan to end homelessness on March…
Latest Soup Ottawa winner to wrap abuse victims in blankets ‘of loving kindness’
By Hilary Laffrenier The latest Soup Ottawa event raised more than $1,000 for a project aimed at helping survivors of sexual abuse and assault. More than 100 people attended the…