In the first instalment of a new series from 613TV, titled Deep Dive, we take you behind the scenes of making Akeem Oh’s Winter Crush video.

In this new feature, Apt613 will ask several local figures about their takeout habits and highlights—to help you find new tasty treats to discover or revisit when you’re just OVER IT with making dinner. This week, Apt613’s foodie contributors share their latest recs and weekend food plans.

Alright, so we are tired of staying at home. But we still need to, and so the perfect holiday gift this year might be something to bring joy to someone special’s home environment! Check out these gifts for a cozy home life.

Whether you consume alcohol or not, there’s something for everyone in these recipes using locally made spirits, wines, cordials, bitters, and even kombucha. There are nearly 10 vineyards in the valley as well, most of whom offer curbside pickup through the holidays.

Apt613’s holiday gift guide brings the bling.

If you’re planning a visit to any of Ottawa’s museums or galleries, be sure to visit the museum’s website to book your tickets and learn about the new safety measures in place before you head out.

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.”

Cook with Compassion is available now for digital download with a minimum donation of $25 to the Ottawa Food Bank.

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.