The Gladstone set to stage Ottawa playwright’s dark political drama
By Rebecca Kiriakopoulos Imagine a world where a bomb exploded on your bus ride to work, where the government forbade you to leave your house between sundown and sunrise, where…
Face to Face approaches Ottawa’s Jewish history like ‘family photo wall’
By Evelyn Myers A new exhibit showcasing Ottawa’s Jewish history — and coming in June to the Bytown Museum — is designed to look like a collection of family photos…
Exhibit glimpses 150 years of Ottawa history through five sets of eyes
By Madison Ranta A new exhibit at the Bytown Museum will encourage Ottawa residents to examine the city’s history from five different vantage points: the perspective of a farmer, a…
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….
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…
Ottawa on quest to become big-time ‘music city’
By Jane Skrypnek Ottawa would play host to a new music awards night and a music hall of fame by 2020 if the Ottawa Music Strategy — an ambitious vision…
‘Science slam’ aims to educate and entertain
By Karen-Luz Sison Ottawa science enthusiasts are planning to gather at the Canada Aviation and Space Museum this week for the city’s second “science slam” event and to celebrate the…