Centuries-old Irish stick fighting showcased in Ottawa event
An Ottawa martial arts instructor is on a crusade to resurrect interest in a forgotten Irish martial art.
Capital Music Awards nominees celebrate Ottawa’s support of local artists
Ottawa Music Industry Coalition has announced the 2024 Capital Music Award nominees.
Queer community hosts ‘proudly Jewish’ Purim variety show at Arts Court
More than 50 members of city’s queer Jewish community gathered in downtown Ottawa to celebrate story of survival and resilience
Local director hopes his ‘Slasher Film’ will help put Ottawa on the Horror map
Kevin Preece hopes his directorial debut, Slasher Film, will expand Ottawa's filmmaking industry beyond Hallmark Christmas movies.
Ottawa Bluesfest main stage lineup has many asking: Where are the women?
Ottawa's Bluesfest announces its 30th-anniversary lineup featuring predominantly male headliners, sparking controversy and social media outcry over gender representation.
Giggles4Health helps address loneliness thanks in part to Awesome Ottawa grant
The Awesome Foundation in Ottawa empowers grassroots projects
Colourful parade hosted by Chinatown BIA ushers in Year of the Dragon
The Chinatown community marked the Lunar New Year with the first parade since the pandemic ended. This year is the Year of the Dragon.
PopX ’24 at Lansdowne draws collectors, vendors of all things popular culture
Geeks and vendors crowded into Lansdowne's Horticulture Building recently to celebrate pop culture the PopX festival.
Inclusive events woven into Winterlude show Ottawa is ‘celebrating Pride 365’
Winter Pride offers inclusion and community during the annual Winterlude festivities.
Trailblazer’s Trail: Jody Vance shares lessons as pioneering sports journalist
Broadcaster Jody Vance has been an icon for Canadian women sports journalists. She talked to Capital Current about where it all began.
Local performers share stories of family ahead of Black History Month event
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Free Ottawa concert series eases disappointment of cancelled Ice Dragon Boat Festival
The Ottawa Ice Dragon Boat Festival cancels its annual race for the second consecutive year due to warm weather, but shifts focus to a successful free concert series featuring Canadian musicians.