Mòshkamo Festival a ‘long overdue’ celebration of Indigenous art
For Indigenous artist Natalie Sappier, the National Arts Centre’s Mòshkamo Festival was an important opportunity for healing — and incredibly long overdue.
Ottawa’s LRT stations hold city’s biggest public art project so far
Twenty-four artists contributed 21 works to fill the Confederation Line with unique artworks for the city's largest investment in public art to date.
Behind the screen with CTV anchor Matthew Skube
As others are logging off their work computers, Matthew Skube is signing on and beginning his work day at the CTV Ottawa station. Karabelnicoff and Clark follow Skube and get an inside perspective as he anchors the 5 p.m. news and again at 11:30pm.
National Art Centre features work of renowned Vancouver artist for Pride
The work or renowned, Vancouver-based artist Joe Average will be on display at the National Arts Center in celebration of Capital Pride Week.
Ottawa Comiccon changes 2020 convention date to attract more attendees
Ottawa Comiccon announced it will host the 2020 convention in September, instead of May.
Rising young artist finds his true self in music
For the past two years, Cleason Lewis (who goes by the stage name Klifford Skies) has been mentored by Jamaal Jackson-Rogers — Ottawa’s former poet laureate.
Backstreet Boys back in Ottawa alright
The Backstreet Boys wrapped up the 25th anniversary of RBC Bluesfest Sunday.
Bringing nature into Westboro Village
Westboro Village is going back to nature with a new photography exhibition featuring some local greenery and critters.
Celebrating Canada Day downtown in photos
Woman excited to be a part of Canada Day celebration at Major’s Hill Park. [Photo © Juwairiya Kembo] Group dressed as ninjas outside of Parliament Hill gets attention from passing viewers heading to the Hill. [Photo © Juwairiya Kembo] One of the many couples who came together to celebrate Canada Day on Parliament Hill. [Photo © Juwairiya Kembo] Group...
Flo Glassblowing to close, reopen as co-operative
After eight years of introducing Ottawa residents to glass art, Flo Glassblowing will close its doors this weekend to become a glassblowing co-operative, set to reopen this fall. Melody Jewitt, owner of Flo Glassblowing, became a mother to a one-and-a-half-year old boy with Down syndrome. Finding it difficult to manage her home, tend to her child’s needs, and operate Flo,...
Italian Festival Turns 45
The Italian week festival kicked off at the Ottawa City Hall, celebrating its 45th year on June 6.
Ottawa’s Muslims celebrate Eid today. Learn why
Muslims in Ottawa are celebrating Eid today to mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan. Learn more about what this holiday is and what it means.