A passion — and patience — for bread-making rises out of pandemic doldrums
During a period of pandemic lockdown in 2020, I was at home like many others. Scrolling mindlessly through Instagram, I found a lot of posts from others in lockdown about their adventures in baking: sandwich bread, artisan break, sourdough bread, sourdough starter and much more. It was everywhere, and the bread looked like it came out of a bakery. It...
Teen science whiz adds Nature Inspiration Award to long list of achievements
Ottawa area teen Naila Moloo recently won the Nature Inspiration Award from the Canadian Museum of Nature for her innovative leadership on projects such as the creation of flexible solar panels.
Muslim voices urge embrace of Islamic heritage beyond October celebration
October is Islamic month in Canada but it means much more than that for those seeking to educate Canadians about the history of Muslims in this country.
Still Max: Film explores renowned artist’s inspirational battle with cancer
The documentary film, Still Max, examines how the Toronto artist is processing his struggle with prostate cancer through his work.
Anastasia’s journey: Musical offers a much needed message of hope and courage
Musical tells the story of the woman pretending to the the last Romanov princess to enjoyable life.
Impressions of an immersive experience: Claude Monet’s works find a creative home in exhibition at EY Centre
Imagine Monet is an immersive exhibition of the work of Claude Money running at the EY Centre near the Ottawa airport until Sept. 4.
Paving paradise in Centretown: Protesters oppose plan to tear down small affordable apartment building
Tenants at 142 Nepean St. protested a plan by developers to tear down their building and put up a parking lot.
More than half of Canadians find sexual misconduct in hockey a major issue: survey
Canadian adults are more likely to agree sexual misconduct in hockey is an issue than those who do not, a survey suggests.
Box of Life wins $1,000 grant to place two worm compost benches in Little Italy
The Bench of Life project is expected to bring compost benches to Little Italy with worm farms to decompose scraps. It received a $1,000 grant in July.
Part-time language professors at University of Ottawa vote to strike if needed
Another group of part-time professors at the University of Ottawa voted to make strike action an option.
Dear Evan Hansen: A well-meaning musical with an unsatisfying ending
Capital Current's Rodaina Ibrahim reviews the well-produced show, Dear Evan Hansen, that left some questions unanswered.
Banksy 360 in Ottawa takes the artist’s work to different level
The power of the art of the British graffiti artist Banksy is on view at the Aberdeen Pavilion.
Van Gogh 360 immerses you in the art of a great painter
The exhibition Van Gogh 360 is now running in the Aberdeen Pavilion Thursdays and Saturdays.
Broadway Across Canada brings Dear Evan Hansen to Ottawa
Hit musical Dear Evan Hansen makes its Ottawa debut Aug. 9.
Climate crisis: Federal 2030 Emissions Reduction Plan focuses on oil and gas sector
A consultation process is underway to examine the oil and gas sector's role in greenhouse gas emissions while the federal government gives sector more time to adapt.
Caring collaboration: New prize focuses on the healing power of art
Submissions are welcome for the new TRIAS Art Prize which is a joint project of the Ottawa Art Gallery and The Ottawa Hospital.
Climate change and children’s rights: Canada urged to take bigger steps in the right direction
Children are calling for Canada to include them in climate policy decisions.
Half of Canadians would get a fourth booster if available while a quarter say they won’t, poll finds
More than half of those surveyed say they would get a fourth boost while about a quarter won't, poll finds
Community forum outlines citizen concerns in the appointment of new Ottawa police chief
A community forum outlined citizen concerns about the force and the qualities needed in a new chief.
CFIA’s planned commercial dog ban draws free from animal rescue organizations, while veterinarians cheer
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency is banning the entry of commercial dogs from over a hundred countries, shocking the animal rescue community!
You Oughta Know: Jagged Little Pill on new season of Broadway Across Canada shows
Jagged Little Pill is one of five musicals in the 2022-23 season presented by Broadway Across Canada in Southam Hall at the National Arts Centre.
Sobey Art Award shortlist features diverse group of talented artists
Born in Sudan, Azza El Siddique makes art inspired by the ancient Egyptian and Nubian mortuary temples that are part of the artistic and cultural heritage of her homeland. Her installations, according to the New-York based non-profit Amant, address “the manifestation of mortality, science, mythology, and spirituality in systems of power.” And the work has also captured the imagination of the judges of the Sobey Art Award,...
Self-publishing trend surges amid pandemic demand for new literature
Self-publishing is gaining traction as writers turn away from traditional publishers and take charge of their own books.
Road warriors: Drivers during power outage experienced accidents, flashing lights, reckless behaviour and lots of traffic jams
Driving through power outages can be both frustrating and educating. Read to find out more about the driving experience during a power outage.
Pressure mounts to put Indigenous languages on federal election ballots
The push is on to include Indigenous languages on federal election ballots.
Ottawa Riverkeeper, museum scientists probe life-cycle link between lake sturgeon, endangered mussel
Scientists are probing the depths of the Ottawa River to solve a mystery about the crucial relationship between an endangered species of mussel and a giant, ancient fish. The river is home to the Hickorynut mussel, which was officially designated an endangered species in Canada in August 2019. In hopes of raising awareness of the threatened species and to better...