Kenneth Ingram
Community WriterAn adventurer at heart, Kenneth Ingram is a talented researcher, writer, and photographer who bridges the gap between classic journalism and multimedia storytelling of today. With a predominant focus on human-interest stories, Ken has been a regular contributor to Apt613 since 2013. His work has also appeared in The Boston Globe, The Phnom Penh Post, CBC Radio and others.
Paper & Peeke to pique your interest
Fringe Review: How To Get Over a Guy in 723 Days
Crowdfunding in the wake of tragedy
The Internet (as we know it) is in trouble
The Heist is a great adventure for new and seasoned escape room goers
The risks and rewards of independent self-publishing
USoup is fueling big ideas
USoup offers entrepreneurs in Ottawa a lot more than financial support. It’s one of the best ‘extra value meals’ in the city, writes Kenneth Ingram.
Foodie Friday: What grocery store cashiers know could save you money
Here are a few apps and life hacks for the next time you’re at a grocery store in Ottawa.
Escape Room 2.0: VR allows you to escape more than just a room
Canada’s first virtual reality escape room opens in Ottawa, Friday June 9.
Unlocked Ottawa pits cops against robbers in a unique escape room scenario
A new Kanata escape room pits two teams against each another, solving puzzles in near-identical rooms at the same time.
Our contributor attempts an escape from The Brewmaster’s Office, the new Beau’s Brewery room at Escape Manor
If the pressure of escaping from a psychiatric institution or fleeing murderers or zombies in your free time sounds like a bit much, Beau’s Brewery offers a lighter theme (and a refreshing change of pace) for escape room enthusiasts in Ottawa.
Fringe Review: A Tension to Detail
60 minutes | Comedy, Solo | Mature British storyteller Gerard Harris takes advantage of the hour to skillfully cast himself as a guy who is down on his luck in A Tension to Detail. Self-described as disadvantaged because he’s a white, middle-aged, heterosexual man, Harris gives the audience plenty of reasons to feel bad for […]
Fringe Review: Sh!t I’m In Love With You Again
60 minutes | Comedy, Musical | Mature Sh!t I’m in Love With You Again is a one-hour autobiographical musical comedy performed by Rachelle Elie, an award-winning veteran of Fringe who debuted at Ottawa’s 2001 festival. New costumes and a revamped set design distinguish her show from last year, yet the adult theme remains unchanged as […]
Celebrate Star Trek with new stamps + more (resistance is futile)
Star Trek postage stamps are being unveiled at secret locations across the country between now and throughout May. Each spot will have a Canadian connection to the science-fiction franchise and fans in Ottawa – likely bursting with excitement that’s akin to a warp core breach – have a lot to look forward to. Boldly going […]
Identity Blossoming offers glimpse into lives of LGBTQ Ottawans
Offering a brief glimpse into the lives of people who identify as LGBTQ in Ottawa, a new video initiative is gaining momentum and it’s not too late to help out. Created by Fangliang Xu, a freelance videographer and photographer based in Ottawa, Identity Blossoming is a project she began last summer after graduating from the […]