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.
Ottawa-area students help celebrate Holi with flying colours
The traditional Indian festival of Holi was celebrated with a wide array of colour and joy.
Indigenous Art and Entrepreneurship Conference works to preserve tradition, empower women
The annual Indigenous Art & Entrepreneurship brought both Indigenous and non-Indigenous people together to learn and admire Indigenous art forms.
Art Battle brings out local artists and hidden talent
Artists battle it out to win prize money and the title of best artist of the night.
The ‘hidden languages’ of Italy survive in Ottawa
More than 25 regional dialects exist within Italy, and Canada is a hotspot for these minority and regional languages, says Paul Rausch.
Towering and empowering: Inside Ottawa’s high-heeled dance scene
In the world of dance, high heels are more than just a footwear choice: they're a tool for empowerment. Step inside the dance style that allows Ottawa women to take back their sensuality.
Ottawa’s JW-Jones talks about fatherhood and performing with blues legends
JW-Jones is juggling fatherhood and a successful career as a blues guitarist.
Ottawa music community reflects on National Arts Centre Orchestra’s half-century
With the National Arts Centre Orchestra is celebrating 50 years of music in 2019, the Ottawa music community is reflecting on their influence in the capital.