Editorial: Airbnb disrupting more than hotels
By Floriane Bonneville, Editor-in-Chief The multinational lodgings company Airbnb finally struck a deal with the City of Ottawa last week, finalizing the details of a four-per-cent tourism tax that will…
Viewpoint: Behind the threat of relocation
By Michael Sun When NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said, in early November, that the Ottawa Senators and Calgary Flames needed new arenas, it was a sign of the league’s involvement…
Viewpoint: The 27 Club
By Patrick Barrios What do Kurt Cobain, Jimi Hendrix, Amy Winehouse, Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison have in common? They’re all members of the “27 Club”. In other words, they’re…
Viewpoint: Stanley Cup monument – waste of money
By Nathaniel Dove If there’s something that Canadians do well, it’s act like we’re Canadian. We reaffirm our identity by playing up the stereotypes that the rest of the world…
Viewpoint: Ottawa-curling community entering golden era with Roar of the Rings
By Michael Sun With Team Homan’s unprecedented year of success, Craig Savill’s recent international recognition and the upcoming Roar of the Rings in Ottawa, the question should be asked: has…
Viewpoint: Progressive or regressive – Quebec’s Bill 62
By Max Nease Quebec’s Bill 62 has been one of Canada’s most hotly debated pieces of legislation in years. The law, passed by the Quebec legislature last month, requires the…
Viewpoint: Celebrity Chef Matthew Carmichael’s admission of sexual harassment flags issues in service industry
By Patrick Barrios Ottawa chef Matthew Carmichael’s recent admission that he sexually harassed three women at his downtown restaurants flags an urgent issue that’s been flying under the radar for…
Viewpoint: Magnetic North festival closes due to debt amid 150 celebrations
By Nate Dove It’s been a busy year for Ottawa in 2017. It was, of course, the 150th anniversary of the country and the capital did particularly well, hosting the…