‘An indescribable feeling’: How the PWHL’s Ottawa Charge built a unique, inclusive fan experience amid rink row
The sun shone and the wind howled as a bustling crowd approached the west-side doors of the Canadian Tire Centre in early April. Thousands surged into the building that’s adorned in red, white and black flags, and decorated with banners of Ottawa Senators players. But the fans weren’t there to see the likes of Sens stars Brady Tkachuk, Tim Stützle...
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Marissa Meilleur ,
May 9, 2026
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Getting vehicles off Wellington Street could revive downtown, some businesses say
The future of Wellington Street in front of Parliament Hill remains a topic of discussion at the federal level. Some Ottawa businesses endorse the idea of closing three blocks to vehicles.
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Marissa Meilleur and Simon Mckague ,
October 17, 2025
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‘A trailblazer’: Trina Mather-Simard shows the way for Indigenous tourism
Trina Mather-Simard's career has involved horses, festivals and workshops — but through it all, growing Indigenous tourism has always been at the heart of her work.
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Marissa Meilleur ,
September 15, 2025
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