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: […]
RBC Bluesfest starts tomorrow and runs until July17th. Throughout the festival you’ll be able to catch some amazing Indigenous artists! Jeremy Dutcher of Wolastoq First Nation will be performing on Friday July 8th at the River Stage from 9:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Ottawa’s own Lyle Odjick & The Northern Steam will rock the SirusXM […]
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”, […]
Dust off those skates! The Rideau Canal Skateway will open for it’s 52nd annual season Friday, January 14th at 8:00 AM. For the first time in 20 years, the entire 7.8 kilometre stretch will open to the public on the very first day. The skating rink is the largest of it’s kind in the world. […]
It’s always encouraged to shop local when you can, especially in recent times when small businesses need all the support they can get. But what’s better than supporting local businesses? Supporting Indigenous owned businesses in your community. Here’s a list of five great ones in the Ottawa/Gatineau area you should check out next time you’re […]
Katherine Clements and Josée Cyr of Hintonburg’s Feline Café faced a tough realization during the pandemic. When everything shut down, including the café’s cat lounge, it was time to reinvent the brand. That meant starting an in-house rescue, something that had always been a dream. And so, The Feline Café Foundation and rescue were created […]
Girls+ Rock Ottawa has created a new avenue for folks to explore the world of music. They have launched GRO Academy, an online music academy and gear lending program to create a safe and inclusive access point for those who want to learn or practice making music. Some of the gear you might borrow includes guitars, bass guitars, […]
You’re encouraged to stroll or bike and support local at the 2021 Downtown Bank “Open Street Project” on weekends in June and July. Bank Street will be closed to vehicles between Slater Street and Catherine Street this Friday, June 25th at 6PM through until Saturday, June 26th at 11:59PM. Frank Street will also be closed to […]
You’ll be able to enjoy a gorgeous fireworks display this summer! Casino Lac-Leamy has partnered with the Canadian Museum of History to bring back Sound of Light. The fireworks festival is bringing new dimensions to the evening with food trucks and bars on site, as well as interactive activities for families to enjoy. A ticket will […]
Wabano Health has announced it will be moving it’s vaccination clinic from St. Laurent Complex to Rideau High School. If you or someone you know had an appointment scheduled for May 18th or later, it will take place at Rideau High School. First Nation, Inuit and Métis community members who are aged 16 or older are eligible […]