The Native American Music Awards announced the nominees for the 2022 awards show on Wednesday, January 19th. Iroqouis Mohawk artist, Jace Martin is nominated in 6 categories, including Artist of the Year and Best Pop Recording. The late Vince Fontaine‘s project, Eagle & Hawk is up for six awards, including Best Group / Duo of […]
The Assembly of Seven Generations (A7G) invites you to come together virtually for their 5th Annual Virtual Round Dance, a group healing practice and community gathering. This year’s theme is “Honouring Our Ancestors.” The lineup of special guests and performers has not been announced yet. However, for the second year in a row, Harvey Dreaver will be The Stickman, […]
Dust off those skates! The Rideau Canal Skateway will open for it’s 52nd annual season Friday, January 14th at 8:00 AM. For the first time in 20 years, the entire 7.8 kilometre stretch will open to the public on the very first day. The skating rink is the largest of it’s kind in the world. […]
Students and staff in Ontario schools and child care settings will each get two rapid COVID-19 tests after schools return to in-person learning. Tests will be distributed starting next week, first to staff, then to children in daycares and students in public elementary schools, followed by high school students. Provincial officials say more tests will […]
The nominees for the 28th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were announced Wednesday. Rosario Dawson and Vanessa Hudgens took to Instagram to share the news. In television, “Mare Of Easttown”, “Succession”, “Ted Lasso”, and “Only Murders In The Building” received several nominations. Jean Smart is up for awards for both “Hacks” and “Mare of Easttown.” In […]
Canadian Heritage announced Tuesday, January 11th that all in-person Winterlude activities are cancelled with public health and safety in mind. This includes the Snowflake Kingdom in Jacques-Cartier Park in Gatineau. However, the second annual National Ice Carving Competition will continue on February 5th and 6th, 2022. Ice sculptures from talents across the country will be on display virtually throughout February […]
You will soon be able to get some exercise, without dodging traffic on the Queen Elizabeth Driveway. The National Capital Commission has announced that Queen Elizabeth Driveway will be closed to vehicles between Somerset and Fifth Avenue on weekends from 9 to 5, starting next Saturday. This comes after a similar closure was implemented last […]
The Weeknd has been keeping a secret! He finally broke the news of his next album release. ‘Dawn FM’ will drop January 7th, 2022. The make the announcement, Abel posted a trailer online on January 3rd. It features him wearing fashionable shades and a black suit, being dragged by a group of people in black cloaks […]
Winterlude will make its in-person return in 2022 with COVID-19 protocols in place. The beloved celebration highlights the beauty of Ottawa and Gatineau while showcasing local artistic talents and businesses. Next year’s festivities will mark the second annual National Ice Carving Competition on February 5th and 6th, 2022. Ice sculptures from talents across the country […]
The Ontario government is offering free rapid COVID-19 tests at LCBO locations across the province. The tests were due to become accessible as of Friday, December 17th, however they have not yet arrived, according to Ottawa Public Health. Once available they will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Tests were planned to be stocked at […]