Annual Ottawa music event bans AI-assisted songwriting
Organizers of a music event that’s been held in Ottawa for more than 30 years have issued a statement to local songwriters prohibiting the use of artificial intelligence in composing their tunes. The Great Canadian Song-Along, taking place until April 12 at Moose McGuire’s pub in Ottawa’s Hunt Club neighbourhood, is a songwriting challenge for new compositions that incorporate one...
Councillors push for more transparent real-time tracking of transit reliability
Long wait times, delays, ghost buses have plagued some 300,000 daily OC Transpo users in 2026. Low operator and bus availability, extreme weather and mechanical problems only exacerbate the problem. And real-time tracking tools meant to help OC Transpo users make decisions about their commute have become unreliable for some. On Jan. 5 alone, for example, more than 800 scheduled...
Eligibility for arts awards revamped in nod to wider circle of ‘creatives’
Arts Ottawa has revamped its eligibility criteria for the capital’s annual awards, a move organizers say, widens the circle of recognition and reflects changes affecting the local arts scene. The awards also acknowledge the impact artists and arts leaders have on the community. “The Arts Ottawa Awards celebrate the artists, cultural workers, organizations and community builders who make Ottawa’s arts...