Shopping

Nu Grocery, Ottawa’s first zero-waste grocery store, is leading the way away from mass consumption to mindful and responsible consumers.

We chat with Magpie’s co-owner, Martin Wright, whose business has thrived on being everything the national and international chains aren’t.

As Executive Director of Water Rangers, Kat Kavanagh and her team have made it their mission to inform people about the state of their local water, and provide tools to learn and share information through their app.

Maker House Co., a must for those shopping for unique locally made goods, celebrated their first year in business. In true entrepreneurial fashion, the retail business “celebrated” by revamping the store and using their holiday to build new shelves to hold even more Ottawa-crafted goods. Gareth Davies, the company’s founder, came to Ottawa via his […]

The Education and Public Programs department at the Ottawa Art Gallery (OAG) has developed a new youth council, stArtup, geared towards involving youth ages 17-25 in the gallery’s programs and operations. Doug Dumais, OAG Education Assistant and one of the stArtup coordinators, said that the youth council’s aim is “to open up the gallery to […]

“Self care is not a luxury,” says Mandi Lunan of This Charming Mandi, and formerly of Auntie Loo’s.

“I thought what it would be like if the audience helped us create these musical spaces. Every performance will be different thanks to the participation of the audience.”

SAW Gallery’s annual SKETCH fundraiser, which combines a live concert, a bargain-basement art auction, and a dance party, is part of a growing trend that rethinks how fundraising works.

Ten tasty and useful gifts for the foodies on your list, all available locally.

For those who want to give back during the holiday season, it can be challenging to keep our efforts local and useful.

The way to combat ignorance, hate, and bigotry is honest reflection and action; connecting with our neighbours, and offering compassion and kindness.

A galaxy 11 billion light years away? Photographed by an Ottawa amateur astronomer? In his back yard observatory?

A new kitchenware and gourmet food store officially opened its doors last week – just in time for peak Christmas shopping season!

“My vision is that tea can open doors and become a medium for social change,” says Kevin Smiley, founder of SuraiTea.