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 […]
IMAGINE MONET will be at the EY Center this summer from June 16 until August 14. IMAGINE MONET is an immersive experience that offers more than 200 paintings created by Claude Monet, including his famous Water Lilies from his garden in Giverny. You will be immersed in the heart of the paintings while learning more […]
Some great Indigenous artists will perform at Canada Day celebrations at LeBreton Flats and Place des Festivals Zibi in Gatineau this year. The full list of performers was announced today, and it includes William Prince, Sebastian Gaskin, RIIT, and DJ Shub. Chantal Kreviazuk, Neon Dreams, and Charlotte Cardin are among the headliners at this year’s […]
Emergency and Utility Crews continue to clean up and make repairs from the big storm. The City of Ottawa has transitioned emergency reception centres into community support centres: CARDELREC Recreation Complex Goulbourn, at 1500 Shea Road Hunt Club Riverside Park Community Centre, 3320 Paul Anka Drive The François Dupuis Recreation Centre, 2263 Portobello Blvd The […]
Victoria Day is on Monday, May 23. Here’s what’s open and closed this long weekend. Most retail stores, malls and grocery stores will be closed with the exception of the Rideau Centre and Tanger Outlets. The following grocery stores will also remain open: Loblaws on Isabella Street – 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Loblaws on […]
The National Arts Centre has announced the line up for their new season spanning from September 2022 to June 2023. From Indigenous artists like PIQSIQ and Zoon, to ballets, the NAC orchestra, live theatre, and holiday specials, the season is jam-packed with must-see performances. The NAC’s Indigenous Theatre is also bringing it this season with […]
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 […]