Spanning the Divide: Art from the University of Ottawa Department of Visual Arts offers the insights of three MFA students as they reflect upon, and make work based upon, home.

The 1983 movie The Wars, featured during the International Film Festival Ottawa, is based on the Timothy Findley novel of the same name. Directed by Robin Phillips, the story follows Robert Ross, a young Canadian who enlists in the army during World War I to fight in Europe.

Directed by Amanda Nell Eu, Tiger Stripes is a “coming-of-rage” story that showcases the gritty reality of the troubles faced by teenage women.

The Chateau Lafayette, the oldest bar in Ottawa, has been run by the same family since the ‘60s. The building, in fact, predates both the family’s ownership of it and the town of Ottawa, as it can be traced all the way back to 1849.

Local actor and playwright Pierre Brault is somewhat of an Ottawa legend. He’s been writing and performing one-man shows and acting in other plays for over 30 years, most of it right here in the capital, so we wanted to find out more about the man and his work.

In June 2022, historian Tara Sypniewski opened the Ottawa Trans Library. Almost a year and a half later, the place has transformed in all aspects. Apt613 sat downwith Sypniewski and talked about all the things going on in the library, from its ever-growing book collection to the events it regularly puts on.

Ottawa Bad Movie Nights arrange multiple events a month where people can gather, online and in person, to enjoy comically bad movies together.

The PWHL’s inaugural season started on the first day of 2024, and one month later, the league is thriving. Every one of the six teams has been a success, but locally, it has been Ottawa’s team making a splash.

$35 nowadays is not a lot. But it is enough to grant you two nights full of live music and fun at the Rainbow Bistro. Located in the heart of the ByWard Market, the Rainbow was established in 1984 and has been providing great live musical performances ever since.