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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Ottawa Coalition to End Human Trafficking (OCEHT) will be hosting the Hope and Healing Open House at The Orange Gallery on Wednesday, March 30th. They will be auctioning off art from human trafficking survivors, with all proceeds going to the artists. Likewise, the proceeds from ticket sales will go towards supporting the work of […]
Apparently, people just do not learn. The City of Ottawa released numbers for how well their photo radar cameras are performing, and let’s just say they’ve led to an impressive amount of tickets. Once again claiming the top spot in the “Best Bang For The Buck” photo radar setups is the one across from Holy Trinity […]
With the downtown core almost back to normal, there is a long list of businesses and activities reopening this weekend to keep you and your family busy. A 3.2km stretch of the Rideau Canal between Bank and the Hartwell Locks has reopened after being closed for a few days due to the milder temperatures. The Rink […]
Spring is right around the corner and Mādahòkì Farm in Ottawa is ready to honour and celebrate the season with the Sīgwan Festival. Sīgwan means “spring” in Ojibwe. You may have visited Mādahòkì Farm for their Winter (Pìbon) Festival back in December, but if you missed it, Sīgwan Festival will include many similar features. You can shop with Indigenous […]
The results of the National Capital Region‘s Top Employers competition have been announced for 2022, recognizing fifty local workplaces. The competition looks at the same criteria as Canada’s Top 100 Employers, including the workspace and atmosphere, vacation and benefits, communication and skills development. The companies are also compared alongside other organizations and businesses in their industry to determine how […]
Ottawa will soon be home to a brand-new winter festival! The Fire and Ice Exhibit hosted by Downtown Bank will bring visuals, sounds and lights to Bank Street in February. You’ll get a chance to check out six installations and art pieces along the street. These include “Portals to a New Dimension”, “Lands of Fire and Ice”, […]