Viewpoint: Chaudière Falls light show illuminates Indigenous divisions
By Ruth Tecle, Arts Editor A controversial spotlight is now shining on the Chaudière Falls redevelopment plan now that the area, held sacred by the Algonquin First Nations, is also…
Canada 150 public art to be displayed into 2018
By Floriane Bonneville Manuel Báez and a team of artists and architects who created the public art piece The Gather-Ring went beyond the celebration of Canada 150. As Báez says, the…
David Johnston lays ceremonial cornerstone at Parliament Hill Welcome Centre
By Patrick Barrios In late September, as one of his last acts as Governor General, former vice-regal representative David Johnston laid a ceremonial cornerstone for the Parliament Hill Welcome Centre,…
Exhibit showcases Sámi reindeer herders of Northern Europe
By Michael Sun The Canadian Museum of Nature is featuring a photographic exhibit this fall that showcases the world of the Sámi reindeer herders of Northern Europe — from the…
Art exhibit honours Canadian soldier’s bond with family
By Lia Pizarro More than 100 years after the beginning of the First World War, the story of a Canadian soldier’s love for his daughter — along with the flowers…
Bytown Museum celebrates 100th anniversary
By Gabbi Van Looyen The Bytown Museum’s Oct. 25 birthday bash is about more than its 100th anniversary — it’s also about spreading awareness about upcoming projects, particularly the digitization…
High-profile Centretown projects haul in urban design awards
By Natalie Harmsen Five recently completed Centretown architectural projects, plus a theoretical redesign of the city’s main bus terminal on Catherine Street, have been recognized at this year’s Ottawa Urban…
Exhibit shows historical significance of Ottawa River
By Lauren Hicks The Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation have partnered with the National Capital Commission to present an exhibit showcasing local Indigenous people’s historical connection to the Ottawa River….
Nightly projection honours soldiers killed during Great War
By Natalie Harmsen As Remembrance Day approaches, the people behind a unique, international commemorative project are asking Canadians: How do we remember? The Toronto-based non-profit organization The World Remembers is…
Village Legacy Project preserves history of Ottawa LGBTTQ+ community
By Amey Humphries The Village Legacy Project exhibition may be over, but the impact lives on. The exhibit was launched on Aug. 22 at Wallack Galleries on Bank Street and…