On February 25th, 2024, the NCC made the decision to close the Rideau Canal skate-way for the season at 10pm, officially ending Ottawa’s on-again, off-again relationship with the Canal. Many skaters and Rideau Canal lovers are upset by this closure, as it is no longer temporary. The ice conditions of the Canal were in poor […]
The Pibòn (Winter) Festival returns to Mādahòkì Farm this weekend for a special Winterlude edition. Mādahòkì Farm is an official Winterlude partner for their 2024 season. This special edition of the Pibòn (Winter) Festival runs from February 17th to February 19th, and includes a daily traditional Indigenous meal accompanied by Pow Wow dance performance, a […]
Groundhogs across the continent have given their answer today on whether or not their will be six more weeks of winter. With a 50/50 split of groundhogs declarations, one groundhog saved the day for Canadians. Punxsutawney Phil saw no shadow, declaring an early spring. USAToday, an American news site, claims that this is the first […]
Bodies of missing teens have been discovered after falling through the ice on Rideau River on December 27th. At 9:54pm on December 27th, Ottawa paramedics received a call about four teenagers who broke through the ice. Police said emergency crews were sent to Nicolls Island Road. Two of the teenagers, a fifteen year old girl […]
A major winter storm is expected to hit the Ottawa valley and Western Quebec area Tuesday night and will continue through to Wednesday morning. The weather network and environment Canada have issued a Winter Storm warning on Monday afternoon. The Ottawa area has already received 12.8 centimetres of snow over the weekend and this […]
95.7 Elmnt fm’s Shawn Allen had a chance to sit down with Abenaki artist Jessica Smmers to talk about sharing Indigenous culture through art, the meaning behind cardinals, and her upcoming paint night at Mādahòkì Farm, which is part of the 3rd annual Pibòn (Winter) Festival. Listen to the full interview below. The 3rd Annual […]
The 3rd annual Pibòn (Winter) Festival kicks off next weekend at Mādahòkì Farm. You can expect to find a number of activities this year, including cultural workshops, an Indigenous makers and farmers market, authentic Indigenous cuisine, and even an opportunity to see the rare Ojibwe Spirit Ponies. New this year is a workshop hosted by […]
Never underestimate the power of a good Christmas light display! Upper Canada Village is back with their annual celebration, Alight at Night. The event invites you to walk through a gorgeous village backdrop, featuring over one million lights. The lights decorate heritage buildings, trees and fences and create a memory-filled evening for you and your […]
It’s cold and flu season, on top of the pandemic. You might be looking for some tips and tricks to stay healthy and safe at this time. Although the below list may seem a bit obvious, it is tried and true. Hydrate A lot us struggle to stay on top of our daily hydration. You […]
Before you hang up your bike for the winter, Councillor Shawn Menard wants Ottawa residents to consider biking all year long. “It’s a bit more hearty of a ride,” says Councillor Menard, who winter-bikes regularly. “It’s great. For me it’s faster than walking, it’s faster than transit.” For those looking to make biking a year […]