Hey Ottawa, get ready to bump, set, and spike into an exciting week of world-class volleyball! The Volleyball Nations League 2024 Men’s Preliminaries have landed in our city, and the energy is through the roof as the first day wrapped up. From June 4-9, The Arena at TD Place is where you will want to be, with eight top teams battling it out on the court, including Team Canada representing at home.
The Ottawa BlackJacks have faced a challenging beginning to their CEBL season, starting with a 0-2 record. The team, which features many new faces and awaits the arrival of a few players still wrapping up their European seasons, is working hard to find its rhythm. Head Coach James Derouin, now also serving as General Manager, […]
The Ottawa Titans are back in town this weekend for their second homestand of the season.
“People ask me what I do in the winter when there’s no baseball. I’ll tell you what I do. I stare out the window and wait for spring.” ~ Rogers Hornsby The grass is green, the lights are on, and the Ottawa Titans are on their way home for the 2024 home opener. The boys […]
After overwhelming their preliminary round opponents 7-0 a week earlier, Atlético Ottawa found themselves in a much more tightly contested match where defence ruled the day, with “Ottleti” drawing 0-0 against Pacific FC. Just shy of 2000 fans took in what was the first leg of their home-and-away Canadian Championship quarterfinal matchup, with the second […]
So much has happened with the roller skating community in Ottawa in the past year since my last post on roller skating updates! Since its store opening over a year ago, Ottawa’s local roller skating store Rideau Rollers has been going on strong, expanding to provide skate maintenance events, skatepark workshops with guest instructors, trail skating outings and even hosting a fundraiser show to support the Ottawa Trans Library.
On a cool evening at TD Place on May 1, fans were treated to a record-breaking performance by Atlético Ottawa as they dropped a converted touchdown on Valour FC, beating the Winnipeg side 7-0.
It feels like spring has already been long, but the arrival of the boys in red and white at the Ottawa Baseball Stadium means that summer is truly right around the corner. Spring training is short in the Frontier League, and so the Ottawa Titans have only a handful of practices to gel together as […]
With the 2024 Canadian Premier League season about to get underway, the excitement around Atlético Ottawa’s squad exceeds anything we’ve seen leading into any of the club’s four previous seasons. Signings like Matteo de Brienne, Manny Aparicio, Amer Didic, and the return of Ballou Tabla have caused a massive buzz league-wide online. But is that how fans are really feeling?
On Tuesday evening, Ottawa played host to the Harlem Globetrotters, the renowned exhibition basketball team famous for their incredible athleticism and entertaining performances.
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.
Looking to stay active over the winter? Here’s a roundup of urban winter trails that makes it easy!
Live entertainment can come in different forms and shapes, and Acclaim Pro Wrestling offers something unique. The local wrestling promotion company had a great 2023 and started 2024 with a bang, hosting the New Year’s Wrestle-ution as their first event of the new year on January 13.
February IS the happiest month of the year! Happiness Habits 613, a grassroots local wellness group, is back for another 29 days of free community experiences in February to dig deeper into cultivating happiness for the entire city. Through free indoor and outdoor community events, the nine pillars of happiness are showcased to everyone and anyone.
This week’s snowfall is great news for all the outdoor enthusiasts who have been (im)patiently waiting for winter. Read on for some ideas on how to get outside and enjoy the great outdoors, plus some suggestions for those looking to stay cozy.
