I’ve seen little sprouts of green poking through the dead leaves and making it through the April snow we had, so it’s official, spring is here! It’s a great time to get out and enjoy some nice weather, local businesses and events with your friends and family! All Weekend Check out Anime Ottawa at the […]
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.
Some of us lucky folks have a long weekend, but even if you don’t, there’s so much to check out around the city that you’ll make the most of it.
As the weather warms up and the snow slowly melts, what better time to come out of hibernation and check out some of the great things happening in our city?
Okay, if you’re confused about this winter weather, me too. Storm warnings. Mild weather. No canal yet. Sigh. But we’re Ottawans and so we make the best of it. There are lots of suggestions below, whether you want to get outdoors or not.
Ottawa’s got plenty going on for the first weekend of 2023. Check out our Weekend Roundup here and start off your year the right way.
#NightWalks613 is an ongoing photography series by Jason Fournier that documents Ottawa neighbourhoods at night during the course of 2020.
On this edition of Talking Albums, we’re going down the road with Ottawa singer, songwriter, and performer John Carroll.
Local artists have taken to beautifying shuttered bars and restaurants in Ottawa’s ByWard Market by painting vivid artworks with positive messages
John Carroll and The Primary Colours are set to begin Sunday evening residency at Irene’s for the entire month of January.
“They don’t make ‘em like they used to. They just don’t.” Now, my late Grandfather could have easily been speaking of lawn mowers, coffee makers, or even tandem bicycles. Instead, he was speaking of songs. “Not the same.” he’d grumble. Ottawa musicians Sonny Aiken and Mabel Beggs, collectively known as Aiken & Beggs might agree. […]
As part of the “Taverns and Troublemakers” exhibit at the City of Ottawa Archives (running October 1st until March 19th) a historical tavern tour was offered: “Booze, Bus and Banter” (next tour is March 9th, with a possibility for more). Because I love alliteration, hate missing any beer-related event in Ottawa and am always looking […]
