Indigenous Experiences has announced that the Pibòn (Winter) Festival will be back at Madahoki Farm, just in time for the holiday season. Taking place from Thursday, December 8 to Sunday, December 11, the Pibòn (Winter) Festival will feature live performances, storytelling, delicious winter food, as well as an Indigenous Makers Market among other events. Attendees […]
If you’re a member of one of Ottawa‘s Indigenous communities, and you’re still looking for a bivalent COVID-19 booster, you can now book an appointment with the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health. Furthermore, the Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health will be hosting an Indigenous Family Vaccine Clinic on Saturday, November 26th from 10am to 4pm. […]
Mādahòkì Farm is launching an Indigenous Makers Masterclass which will be available for artists and makers from all over Ontario. The two month long paid entrepreneurial course will provide participants with the skills they need to grow their small business into their full time job. At the end of the eight weeks, participants will have […]
The Thanksgiving long weekend is here, and with it comes a number of closures on Monday. Here’s a look at what’s open and closed this Thanksgiving in Ottawa. If you use public transit to get around the city, you might need to consider leaving a little earlier, as OC Transpo will be operating on a […]
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 […]