City of Ottawa housing budget should be expanded, not policing

 With 12,000 people on the city waitlist for affordable housing units, Ottawa City Council declared a housing emergency in February 2020, well before anybody knew that a global pandemic would further complicate the situation. The consequences of the initial lockdown were devastating. Adding to the pressure, countless residents lost their jobs. Undoubtedly, economic

“Girls in Sports ” scores as a great opportunity for young girls 

 Nepean High School's CORE Leadership program does lots of things for Nepean High School. One of its central focus’ is empowering and equipping young people to make a positive difference in their communities. One of the ways that they’re doing that is through a new program, “Girls in Sports”! Girls

Skyline Gallery Will Capture Canada in Stark Colour

 All photos by Mark Schacter.  After travelling the world and publishing three books of photography, Mark Schacter is putting down roots in Ottawa’s artistic scene and inviting locals to come see his work. On Saturday July 9, Schacter will open the doors to Skyline Gallery, a space set aside in

A Familiar Bell Ringing

 Photo courtesy of stevebell.com. Steve Bell, the long-time Canadian musical sensation, is bringing his voice and his guitar to Arlington Woods Free Methodist Church on June 12. The singer-songwriter has long been considered a voice of hope and faith for his listeners worldwide, his Christian lyrics and pleasant melodies providing

Find Great Food Faster at Two New Jack Astor’s

 With drool-worthy new menu items and enough TVs to keep you in the game until… pretty much forever, two new Jack Astor’s are now open in Ottawa. The first settled comfortably into the new Lansdowne Park development earlier this year. That location sits just a few steps away from the Redblack’s stadium,

What You Need to Know About the Election

 On your marks, get set, go! The race is on. The federal election to determine Canada’s 42nd parliament and leader has begun. Set to end with the October 19 election, this campaign will be the longest in over a century (since 1872), running for a full 78 days. In Canada,

Calling All Superheroes!

 Are you a geek? Well, it’s time to celebrate! The Ottawa Geek Market is back at the Nepean Sportsplex to celebrate all things superheroes and gaming from March 27 to 29. Imagine 40,000 square feet of shopping, games and superhero-themed activities! Is there anything else you would rather be a

Great Things to Do In Ottawa – Day and Night

 Ottawa is anything but the stereotypical, sleepy government town and there is a lot to do for everyone from millennial to senior. As the nation’s capital, Ottawa remains recession-proof and the city's well-defined and unique neighborhoods (The Glebe, The Byward Market, Elgin Central, Kitchissippi, Kanata, Nepean and Copeland Park, etc.)