Some great Indigenous artists will perform at Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats and Place des Festivals Zibi in Gatineau this year. The full list of performers was announced today, and it includes William Prince, Sebastian Gaskin, RIIT, and DJ Shub. Chantal Kreviazuk, Neon Dreams, and Charlotte Cardin are among the headliners at this year’s […]
Author: Abigail Laframboise
What’s Open and Closed on Victoria Day
Victoria Day is on Monday, May 23. Here’s what’s open and closed this long weekend. Most retail stores, malls and grocery stores will be closed with the exception of the Rideau Centre and Tanger Outlets. The following grocery stores will also remain open: Loblaws on Isabella Street – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Loblaws on […]
NAC Announces 2022-2023 Season
The National Arts Centre has announced the line up for their new season spanning from September 2022 to June 2023. From Indigenous artists like PIQSIQ and Zoon, to ballets, the NAC orchestra, live theatre, and holiday specials, the season is jam-packed with must-see performances. The NAC’s Indigenous Theatre is also bringing it this season with […]
Harry Styles to Spend Two Nights in Toronto During His Love On Tour
Harry Styles just announced a new residency-style tour which will bring him to a few select cities for multiple nights this fall. He’ll spend two nights in Toronto on August 15 and 16, 2022 with Madi Diaz as his opener. His other stops along the way include ten shows in New York and Los […]
Active Transportation Weekends Start May 14
The NCC has announced vehicle closures of the Queen Elizabeth Driveway, Sir John A Macdonald Parkway and Sir George-Etienne Cartier Parkway to allow more active transportation this spring and summer. The Queen Elizabeth Driveway will be closed to vehicles between Fifth Avenue and Somerset Street from 8 a.m. Saturday to 8 p.m. Sunday starting May […]
Rolling Thunder Convoy Headed to Ottawa This Weekend
Ottawa’s interim police chief says the force has no intention of letting a motorcycle convoy turn into another illegal occupation. Steve Bell told city council that there will be a zero tolerance of any displays of swastikas or illegal actions. You can expect to see a heavy Ottawa Police and RCMP presence. The Ottawa Police […]
Bluesfest Makes Two Lineup Additions and Releases Full Schedule
RBC Bluesfest has announced more performers for the 2022 edition. Ja Rule and Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will be performing on the same night as TLC (July 16). Organizers have also released the full schedule for this summer’s festivities. Some highlights include TWO performances from Wikwemikong Country Superstar Crystal Shawanda on July 16. She will perform on […]
Azeem Haq’s “Let’s Go Blue Jays” Released Just in Time for MLB Opening Day
Azeem Haq is a producer and recording artist whose latest release couldn’t have been better timed. Today is opening day of the 2022 MLB season, and Azeem’s new track, Let’s Go Blue Jays is the perfect way for the Toronto Blue Jays to kick off their season. Aiden and Jay had the opportunity to sit […]
Great Scoops: Recipes from a Neighbourhood Ice Cream Shop
Ice cream really does make everything better. Compiled with love by the team at The Merry Dairy, Great Scoops features a cheerful collection of 80 easy, custard-style and vegan ice creams and delectable desserts. From hibiscus & passion fruit and bourbon black cherry to triple chocolate and caramel popcorn, this exciting new cookbook also includes […]