10 things to do in Ottawa this weekend – July 29-31, 2022

 Buskerfest When: July 29 to August 1, 2022 Where: Sparks Street What time: Starting at 10:30 am Admission: Free, but the Buskers appreciate donations Ottawa Buskerfest is four days of unforgettable performances by clowns, jugglers, face-painters, stilt-walkers, and other fantastic street performers. You won't want to miss the excitement on

Hamilton is a Broadway smash hit that everyone should see

 To fully appreciate Hamilton, you need to go back to 2009. Before the Tony Awards, before the hoopla, before we knew who a Daveed Diggs was, back in 2009 at the White House specifically. The Obama Administration was hosting a ‘Poetry Jam’ night. This was the first-ever White House Poetry

The best and worst films of 2020

 Tell me if you’ve heard this one before? ‘2020 was a terrible year’. Well, not when it comes to movies. I can’t recall having so much difficulty narrowing down the Top 10 films. I’ve said before and will again: this is a time for independent movies to thrive, for big blockbuster

Now or Never for Jeff Brown’s Young 67’s

 The Ottawa 67’s are the Ontario Hockey League’s worst hockey team right now. On a seven-game losing skid (0-6-1), the youthful 67’s are 2-7-1 in their last 10 and find themselves in a dead heat with North Bay for the 8th and final playoff spot in the league’s Eastern Conference.

Arkells Turn It Up To 11:11

 Photos by Kamara Morozuk Few bands are as consistent as the Arkells. The Hamilton boys delivered their latest in a long line of Ottawa sets at TD Place on a Monday night of all nights. Bringing along England's Frank Turner for the ride, worthy of a headlining set in his

Iman Najidzadeh Counts the Reasons He’s Thankful for His CUSW Membership

 Iman Najibzadeh migrated to Canada from Iran in 2011. Once here, he began his apprenticeship to become a licensed electrician. During his time spent studying, he had to find work; he worked for two years with a non-unionized construction company. “The biggest thing I noticed is that they didn’t care

Canada on canvas: the art of Julia Veenstra

 ABOVE: Ontario artist Julia Veenstra in her Hamilton studio. Since childhood, Julia Veenstra has been an artist to watch. Her mother would often be told about her daughter’s artistic talent. Veenstra took her calling and attended Sheridan College in Oakville where she studied illustration. She found her niche as a painter through

Aboriginal Initiatives at Nipissing University

 The purpose of the Aboriginal Initiatives Office at Nipissing University is to provide support to Aboriginal students, encouraging them to participate in and celebrate their culture and heritage. Mair Greenfield started her career in the Corrections Worker program at Canadore College in North Bay, worked at a detention centre, and

Artist Julia Veenstra: Multi-Tasking Dynamo

 Hamilton artist Julia Veenstra’s career has taken many twists and fascinating turns. Having lived in two continents, started her own business ventures and worked on unique and creative artisan projects, she has truly incorporated art into her life and impacted the lives of many. Throw in 5 children into the

Wings Of History

 The fragile biplane rotates in a slow circle above the visitors who wander through the Canadian Aviation Museum in Ottawa. Stephen Quick, the associate director general, smiles as he looks up at the structure made of balloon cloth, wood, and steel tubing. “It all started here." Shadows from The Silver