Ottawa’s first Art Battle of the year paints success
By David Monk Travis Doubt sits quietly backstage frantically scribbling down possible visuals on his small brown notepad. He is next to five other artists who, like himself, are patiently…
VIEWPOINT: Arts program for homeless youth can’t afford to lose its location
By Emma Jiayue Liu Last month, homeless youth involved in the Ottawa Innercity Ministries arts program were told the initiative was being put on hold due to planned renovations at…
Grand opening for arts hub in Little Italy
By Shanice Pereira Centretown has a major new arts hub. The School of the Photographic Arts: Ottawa has completed its move to Little Italy from the Byward Market with the…
Author talks history of Canadian slavery
By Rosa Saba When Robyn Maynard speaks, she often asks members of the audience whether they remember learning about the history of American slavery. Almost everyone puts up their hand,…
Counterfeit gold bar sold to Centretown jeweller
By Carlos Verde The discovery of a counterfeit gold bar sold to an Ottawa jeweller by the Royal Bank of Canada has left the city’s gold community shaken — including…
NCC adds park spur to winter trail route
By Pricilla Khan The current path goes from Westboro Beach in the west to the Canadian War Museum in the east, where trail users have ready access to the heritage…
Savill’s cancer comeback capped with Award
By Alana Thoman The Ottawa Curling Club’s Craig Savill, along with fellow elite curlers Glenn Howard and Pat Simmons, have been named the recipients of the World Fair Play Diploma…
Lisgar, Glebe x-country runners win laurels at OFSAA
By Spencer Douglas After successful cross-country regionals for both the Glebe Gryphons and Lisgar Lords, competitors from Ottawa’s two downtown high schools kept the success running during the provincial championships…
Acquittal of man accused of rape prompts protest
By Laura Atherton A group of anti-sexual violence advocates recently held a protest outside the Ottawa courthouse to push for the Canadian justice system to better train judges in regards…
Safer Ontario Act strives to redefine and improve policing in Ontario
By Haneen Al-Hassoun The Ontario government is proposing major changes to its policing practices by redefining officers’ duties and strengthening oversight bodies. The changes are being widely viewed as a…