Summer may be coming to an end, but there’s no shortage of events and activities happening all over the city. If you’re looking to get out for some family fun, the Richmond Fair is happening this weekend. You can also check out AERO Gatineau-Ottawa, or head to one of the many corn mazes and apple […]
It’s August in Ottawa, which means two things: a disgusting amount of humidity, and the return of Capital Pride. While pandemic restrictions forced the festival to move most of its events online last year, and all of its events online in 2020, the 2022 Capital Pride festival will be a completely in-person event when it […]
95.7 Elmnt fm invites you to love local by supporting local businesses. Many businesses in Ottawa were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, and our communities came together to support them in unprecedented times. We’re inviting you to keep that love alive with a number of recommendations and special offers to suit all of your needs: […]
Mercury Lounge, a long standing music venue in Ottawa’s downtown core, is closing up shop after providing entertainment for more than 20 years. Owner John Criswick announced the closure on his personal Facebook page. The Mercury Lounge ran as a not-for-profit and they, just like many other businesses, were never able to recover from the […]
Local Ice Cream parlor Merry Dairy was told to shutdown their wholesale side of the business as they are not a dairy plant. The owners explained the situation in a Twitter thread last week. Unfortunately, you will no longer find their ice cream in other local stores but, you can still head on over to […]
Silla and Rise are hitting the stage at Club SAW this month. They’re featured as special guests along with Kimmy Couture for Pantayo x Marisa Gallemit‘s show on Sunday, June 24th. Silla and Rise consists of Inuit throat singers Charlotte Qamaniq, Cynthia Pitsiulak, and Charlotte Carleton. Alongside producer Rise Ashen, the group aims to create […]
RBC Bluesfest is just 2 days away from kicking off here in the nation’s capital. The event will begin this Thursday, July 7th, and go until the 17th. Headliners include Alanis Morissette, Alexisonfire, Luke Bryan, TLC, Rage Against the Machine, and Marshmello. A number of Indigenous artists will also be playing the festival, including Wiikwemkoong […]
A number of amazing Indigenous artists will be performing at the LeBreton Flats Park on July 1st, 2022. Starting at 11:30 a.m. you can catch DJ Shub, Sebastian Gaskin and Riit perform during the daytime ceremony. The evening show will feature Neon Dreams, William Prince, Sebastian Gaskin and Riit running from 8 to 10 p.m. […]
Canada Day is almost here! Find out what’s open and closed in the capital while you celebrate. Most retail stores and malls are closed during the festivities with the exception of the Rideau Centre and Tanger Outlets. Both are open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The following grocery stores will be open: Farm Boy […]
In-person events are back to celebrate Canada Day this year, although you can expect more traffic disruptions than in the past. There will be a Motor Vehicle Control Zone in place from June 29 until July 4. Roads inside the control zone will not be closed. Residential and business traffic, public transit, pedestrians, and cyclists […]