Warm weather, little snow made for a tough ski season in Ottawa, but skiers found a way to enjoy it
Ottawa-Gatineau ski industry adapts to unpredictable weather, challenges sales, but enthusiasts persevere on slopes.
Testy exchange at City Hall highlights a lack of solid metrics to address OC Transpo reliability
Ottawa’s Transit Commission tackles public outcry over service gaps and reliability, striving to enhance customer satisfaction amid recruitment efforts.
Last call approaching for the winter season at Lansdowne’s indoor skateboarding park
Ottawa skateboarders enjoy a winter at the Aberdeen Pavilion, a pop-up skate park in Lansdowne, open free of charge. Organized by Birling skate shop and the city, the inclusive sessions run until March, overcoming winter skate challenges and promoting diversity in the sport. Birling, known for community support, provides a welcoming space for all.
OAG marks major anniversaries with key acquisition and three new exhibitions
The Ottawa Art Gallery is marking five years in its expansive new home in the heart of the city — and its 35th year in existence — with three new exhibitions showcasing the gallery’s mission to foster new talent and celebrate established artists. Thirty years after it was founded, the gallery unveiled a major expansion in 2018, transforming itself into…
Robbed of its buzz by legalized pot, dreamy Crosstown Traffic butts out
Crosstown Traffic is a 1970s time capsule that captures the essence of the psychedelic rock era. The Bank Street store is also the ultimate haven for ex-rockers and marijuana enthusiasts in Ottawa. And at the end of March, three decades after it carved a unique niche in the capital’s retail landscape, Crosstown Traffic is closing its doors permanently. The Velvet…