Hey everyone! Weekly Round-Up is back from its hiatus after I took some vacation time. I really leaned into the beauty of the staycation and visited a lot of gorgeous places in and around the Ottawa area. I hope everyone enjoys the last few days before we had back-to-school. Registration is open for the city’s […]
Amanda Rheaume and Silla and Rise will both play the Ottawa Public Library. This is through the Ottawa Live & Local series being put on with Meridan Theatres @ Centrepointe. The library says they chose musical acts that reflect the talent and diversity of the Ottawa music scene. Throat singers Silla and Rise will perform […]
The city says registration is open for its 2020 Glad Cleaning the Capital Program. You can access an interactive map to help chose a location. Projects can include a pathway, bus stop or ravine. You will also need to indicate any cleaning supplies you may need. According to the city, last year’s program saw volunteers […]
Billy-Ray Belcourt and Thomas King are both set to appear this year’s Ottawa International Writers Festival. The festival is heading online this year, in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The festival launched Tuesday with a mix of live events, pre-recorded videos and podcasts. “We have transformed part of our Festival office into a recording […]
The Ontario government says it is sending two million dollars to the Canadian Red Cross through the International Disaster Relief Program that will go toward Beirut relief. Last week’s devastating chemical explosion left behind over 200 dead and severe infrastructure damage. “My heart breaks for the victims and the families affected by this terrible tragedy […]
The federal government is matching your donations to send aide to Beirut. This comes after a tragic chemical explosion rocked the city last week, leaving over 150 people dead and trails of damage behind. This matching fund makes up the overall 5-million-dollar contribution the federal government already promised. The government will match your donations of […]
Ottawa may be sitting pretty in Stage 3 of our province’s reopening but I’ve been comfortable going at my own pace to keep the members of my social circle safe. Hiking has been a comforting way to get outside, socialize at a distance and take the time to discover the beauty of my own province. […]
The novel coronavirus could continue to impact the finances of young people, both on a long and short-term basis, says a new report from Statistics Canada. The class of 2020 in high school, college and university stand to lose 25,000 dollars over the next five years. Statistics Canada says that’s dependent on this year’s unemployment […]
The City says it will resume community space rentals in August. The move comes with Ottawa progressing into Stage 3 of the province’s economic recovery plan. You can start renting those spaces again August 4th. You can rent the following facilities: Billings Estate (outdoor) Centre Richelieu Vanier Cumberland Museum (outdoor) Heron Road Community Centre John […]
It’s now mandatory to wear a non-medical mask if you want to access an indoor public space. The decision comes with Dr. Vera Etches saying more evidence points to masks helping to stem the spread of COVID-19. Local artisans and retailers have affordable and stylish masks just a click way. You can keep yourself and […]