Growth of local board game group highlights hot trend
Every Monday evening, a group of about 40 people take over Boston Pizza in Barrhaven. There are new faces and more familiar ones, and they come carrying board games. The participants in these weekly gatherings are members of the Ottawa Board Gaming Community — which has just marked its third…
The League of Super Heroes brings holiday joy
The League of Super Heroes is a non-profit cosplay group in Ottawa, Ont. Formed in 2013, their main goal is to put smiles on children’s faces with their tediously realistic comic-book cosplay as well as raising money for children’s charities across the city.
Feminist fair-goers explain what feminism means to them
We asked people at the Feminist Fair why feminism matters to them, and they gave us their answers.
A crafter’s life: As winter sets in, Amanda Carrigan picks up her knitting needles
In a world mostly concerned with getting product to market quickly, there are some who still take the time to create something by hand. Spinners, knitters and textile crafters continue to create beautiful and unique mittens, scarves and sweaters for sale. Most crafters begin as a hobbyist before developing it…
A glimpse into the world of realism tattooing
An insiders look into tattoo culture, and the changes the industry is experiencing in the midst of a generational shift.
Ottawa hip-hop artist City Fidelia tells story of debut album PainKiller
After releasing his first studio album, Ottawa hip-hop artist City Fidelia shares his insight into the process of making the album and the roots of his music career.
Queer immigrants and refugees take centre stage at Ottawa LGBT film festival
Film festival Inside Out explores challenges in conflicting identities among LGBTQ2S+ refugees and immigrants.
Ottawa Urban Design Awards recognize architectural excellence
A look into some of the award winning designs in the 2019 Ottawa Urban Design Awards.
Exhibition offers snapshot of 20th-century Japan
The National Gallery of Canada opened an exhibit, provided by the Yokohama Museum of Art in Japan, called “Hanran: 20th Century Japanese Photography”, on Oct. 10.
Campus radio feels the pinch of student choices
Due to recent cuts made by Premier Doug Ford, Ontario campus and community radio stations, like Carleton’s CKCU FM, are facing financial instability and are relying on donations to continue broadcasting.