Living the dream: Ottawa artist Bob Waters celebrates solo exhibition decades in the making
At 68, Bob Waters has finally fulfilled a lifelong dream to feature his art in a solo exhibition.
Zellers returns with nostalgic flair to competitive Canadian discount retail market
HBC's relaunch of the Zellers brand is a bid to compete in the discount retail market. Many Canadians will remember the store but some ask is nostalgia enough?
Cancelled event clouds future of capital’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Concern rising after St. Patrick's Day parade was cancelled for the third year in a row, this time because of the lack of volunteers and funding.
Cutting-edge exhibition kickstarts Carleton ‘research-creation’ centre
Carleton University unveils a new research-creation centre that is intended to bring together artistic creation with research.
Police aren’t the solution to rising crime in Ottawa, experts say
Concerns over an increase in acts of violence and crime continue to rise, and Ottawa communities are left searching for answers.
People’s commission presses city to rebuild trust after convoy occupation
The final report of the Ottawa People’s Commission on the Convoy Occupation called for a new human rights framework in the city; new models of leadership and civic engagement; the need to improve responsiveness to crises and fostering dialogue and community building.
City considers multi-museum membership program to boost attendance
With an eye on increasing attendance, the city is looking at creating a membership program that will offer access to all five locally run museums for an annual fee.
TikTok rocks: Social posts help retro record store reap rewards of vinyl resurgence
TikTok rocks the sales for Ottawa based record store.
‘Backlash’ documentary provides a front-row seat to gendered cyberviolence
Cyber misogyny is an alarming trend of the digital age: community members are calling for increased awareness and education through intentional events, like the screening of Backlash.
Lights out: Ice storm forces always-open Kettlemans to close for a day
For thirty years, hungry Ottawans have relied on Kettlemans Bagel Co. for a 24/7 bite to eat. An ice storm Wednesday took that luxury away.
Ottawa’s patio plan doesn’t protect people with disabilities enough, says Hintonburg community group
Hintonburg Community Association Director Cheryl Parrot made an impassioned plea Wednesday to the City of Ottawa to support people with disabilities, arguing the proposed right-of-way patio design guidelines require a more equity-oriented approach.
As day 10 of Carleton strike looms, workers say they are committed to getting better wages
CUPE 4600 stands with TAs, RAs, and CIs as they fight for fair pay and intellectual property rights. Many have joined them on their quest for improved wages. However, students remain uncertain and stressed about the future of the semester with only days left.