Wondering what’s going to be open and closed in the nation’s capital this long weekend? We’ve got the full details. SHOPPING All malls are closed Monday, with the exception of Rideau Centre which will be OPEN from 10 AM to 6 PM. Some businesses in the ByWard Market and in the Glebe are allowed to […]
The long running tradition of the Santa Toy Parade has been cancelled for this year. The Ottawa Professional Fire Fighters’ Association cited COVID-19 concerns for the cancellation, saying their first duty as firefighters was to the protection of the city and its citizens. That means that for the first time in over 50 years, Santa […]
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 […]
Everything looks a little different in 2020, but that won’t stop Capital Pride from going strong! You can tune into this year’s programming from the comfort of home, hence this year’s pride slogan, #WhereverWeAre. There are many exciting events to look forward to, including the beloved Capital Pride Pageant. The Odawa Two-Spirit, Trans and […]
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. […]