What's happening, what's worth your time. A daily city paper.
Josh Johnson's doing comedy at the NAC tonight, The Fab Four's covering Beatles at Hard Rock, and volleyball's heating up at TD Place—pick your vibe.
Comedy, tributes, and rodeo—Saturday night's got options. Josh Johnson at NAC, Beatles cover band, or catch PBR at Canadian Tire Centre.
Stretch it across the weekend: catch Josh Johnson and The Fab Four on Saturday, then Tim Hicks country tour Sunday at The Bronson.
Community centres are open for free all weekend. Catch Trio Danceworks recital at Algonquin Commons Saturday afternoon—also free entry.
Dinner and a show: hit Bistro Ristoro or The Whalesbone before Josh Johnson's comedy, or settle into The Shore Club for cocktails and a long evening.
Afternoon recitals and weekend daytime activities: Trio Danceworks Saturday noon or Denise Smith dance show Sunday morning are perfect family options.
15°C and clear skies—you've got a solid Saturday to be outside. Parks are good for a walk, though bring a light layer once sun sets.
After 22:00: Rum Runners has 666 Inferno DJs dropping tunes, or head to Social for cocktails and dancing till close.
A 37-year-old Ottawa resident is the second person facing first-degree murder charges in connection with Robert Prévost's death.
Ottawa's $3 billion national food security plan aims to help small retailers compete with chains by funding food hubs and terminals.
The transit agency is targeting 105% staffing levels to account for vacancies and attrition, addressing recent service disruptions.
Garden party featured Irish-inspired cuisine by Thyme & Again, beer from Stray Dog Brewing, and a fashion show by Sukhoo Sukhoo Khooture.
Julie Pettigrew adapted to life-changing diagnoses by creating an adaptive dance program at Devotion Dance Company in Kanata — the only one in the city offering structured classes and competition.
Read the feature →Some Coffee & Some Tea crafts crisp-edged Japanese specialty sandwiches — layered tempura shrimp, chicken, or vegetables with cheddar and purple cabbage — for under $10.
The Ottawa chef wins community leadership award and earns a spot on the national list just months after opening her 16-seat vegetarian restaurant in Chinatown.
From Uyghur to Georgian to Afghan, these restaurants serve char, spice, and tender skewers worth seeking out.
The Cappies-reviewed production features powerful vocals from leads Bishop Alan Phyllip Rodriguez and Kiarah Vilsaint, capturing the rebellious spirit of Queen's dystopian rock anthem.
Paid editorial cohort of emerging writers will produce long-form cultural pieces, addressing the decline of local arts coverage in the city.
Singer-songwriter David Wiffen, a fixture of Ottawa's folk scene since the late 1960s, has passed away. His songs became standards for artists like Anne Murray and The Cowboy Junkies.
Biked to dinner on Sussex, got cut off turning onto Clearance — redirected momentum into the car and stopped without injuries. Two women from the Uber were yelling at the driver to watch for the biker. Then on the way home at Elgin and Catherine on a green light, fully lit up, and got cut off hard by a vehicle turning right. Went over the handlebars with scrapes and bruises. Vehicle decided not to turn and fled toward TD Place past police watching it happen.
Ottawa taxpayers are footing a $2 million bill to install heat tracing on O-Train Line 1 powerlines—a measure designed to prevent the winter weather headaches that have shut down service in the past.
Members of Ottawa's Inuit community are voicing concerns about how a clearout of the Rideau-Sussex underpass is being handled. Important conversation about how the city manages spaces used by vulnerable residents.
Quilt show happening this weekend in Blackburn Hamlet—amazing designs and serious craftsmanship on display. Worth checking out if you're into textile work or just want to see what goes into these pieces.