Alison Larabie Chase
Senior EditorAlison Larabie Chase is a freelance writer and editor, an avid cook and baker, a shower singer, a cat wrangler, a world traveller, and an Ottawa native. Read more of her writing at alarabiechase.com.
Deep Dive: The making of Akeem Oh’s “Winter Crush” music video
Takeout Talk: What are you ordering this weekend?
#Support613 Gift Guide: Ideas for a cozy home this winter
#Support613 Gift Guide: Spirits and cocktail recipes
#Support613 Gift Guide: Jewellery by local artisans
Many of Ottawa’s museums are open again or will be very soon
Canthius feminist publishing collective launches solidarity donations program
The Canthius editorial board recently announced that going forward, they will set aside 50 copies of each issue of their magazine to send to readers who make donations to organizations and initiatives that promote “justice and dignity for our Black, Indigenous, POC, trans, and queer contributors.”
Algonquin College PR students want you to cook with compassion
Cook with Compassion is available now for digital download with a minimum donation of $25 to the Ottawa Food Bank.
Ottawa Pops Orchestra’s Stories Through Music shares playlists and insights from local artists and personalities
Ottawa Pops Orchestra’s Artistic and Executive Director, Mathieu Roy, says the Stories Through Music series evolved organically from a need to just do something into a platform to give people voices.
Braised by Wolves: A cookbook from local streetwear company raises funds for the Ottawa Food Bank
It’s a unique pivot for a streetwear company, but one that showcases their connection and dedication to our city and community.
Tour de blogosphere: The Mind of a (Former) Chef
The mind behind Mind of a (Former) Chef, Zachary Resnick, was born and raised in Ottawa and studied culinary management at Algonquin College. He worked at a number of prominent Ottawa restaurants before starting his food blog.
New Commotions song “Trooper Strut” hopes the fourth is with you always
In honour of Star Wars Day today, May the fourth, Ottawa-based soul band The Commotions have released a new song called “Trooper Strut.”
Ottawa’s Flying Canoe cider grounded by archaic five-acre rule
Flying Canoe cider can’t sell its product directly to consumers because of the AGCO’s five-acre rule, which states that Ontario cideries must own five acres of land on which they grow apples.
Top Shelf Distillers crowdfunding campaign to support hand sanitizer production
Perth-based Top Shelf Distillers has joined the fight against COVID-19 by switching over one of its production lines to produce and bottle hand sanitizer.
Holiday Craft Market Roundup 2019
For all your local gift shopping needs, here’s a roundup of some of the holiday craft fairs and markets coming up in the next few weeks!