It’s rare to find a record shop with two locations on one street, but it works for The Record Centre. Since Apt613’s last feature on the record centre, the store’s popularity has only grown.
A year since our last interview, we sat down with Commissioner Mathieu Grondin to hear a little more about his first year in the role — and to talk about what’s next for Ottawa’s nightlife.
Volunteer Ottawa is partnering with Heartfelt IT to do something new: launching a series of Changemakers Socials: Get On Boards Edition, starting with the first of a series of four events on Sept. 23 at Impact Hub.
Spanning 2.3km from Island Park to Breezehill, the Taste of Wellington returns to Wellington Street West on Saturday, Sept. 20, for a full day of live music, markets, roller disco, car show, aerial antics, and more.
On Sept. 20, a new immersive art experience–Databells–will be unveiled at Salon Des Bananes. I talked to artist Rich Loen and got a sneak preview of Databells.
July’s Awesome Ottawa award goes to Liz Wheeler to support the Secondhand Stories chicken sanctuary’s second annual open house.
Ottawa Comiccon 2025 is coming at us Sept. 5-7 at the EY Centre, and it’s gonna be awesome! The organizers promise “hordes of fabulous fans and more than 300 exhibitor booths spread across 100,000 square feet of shopping madness,” along with great celebrity guests, speaker panels, gaming of all kinds, and and and… Fantasy, sci-fi, […]
Harvey Glatt, a beloved businessman, philanthropist and champion of the arts, died in Ottawa on August 19 at the age of 91. Glatt’s cultural contributions to Ottawa over six decades were diverse and unparalleled.
Project WARP is back for a fourth and final cohort, and applications are now open until Sept. 7 at 11:59pm.
For the past 38 years, the Gatineau Hot Air Balloon festival has been inviting guests to take in the views of the region’s landscape, enjoy live performances, and take part in their Beauce Carnaval Amusement Park. This year, they are adding one more night of fun and an additional stage to their festival.
The Central Experimental Farm is a well-loved jewel in the heart of the city, boasting a rich and fascinating history, as well as a key role in Canada’s agricultural science. In a new five-session Speaker Series, the Friends of the Central Experimental Farm are sharing their horticultural and historic knowledge with the public, aiming to provide locals with a deeper understanding of the farm’s history and the fundamentals of horticulture that can be applied at home. Teaming up with scientists from Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the free speaker series will cover different aspects of the farm’s relevance to the city, from invasive insects to famous women horticulturalists in history. The series has something for everyone.
Lisa and John take action when they see growing needs in their communities, and thanks to their efforts, they’ll soon find their names on United Way East Ontario’s Wall of Inspiration.
Are you passionate about urban living and making your community a better place for everyone? Then the Ottawa Urbanism Book Club might be for you!
June’s Awesome Ottawa award goes to Colleen Gray and the Ottawa High Hookers to support the local arm wrestling community.
Escape Backpack Game at Mackenzie King Estate is a free, one-of-a-kind adventure, blending history and mystery in the heart of Gatineau Park. Up to six participants, ages nine and up, navigate the picturesque Mackenzie King Estate while decoding clues about the storied life of its namesake to crack the lock combinations on their shackled rucksack. […]
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