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Where to get spooky in Ottawa this Halloween weekend
PHOTO: iStock This Halloween get out and enjoy some thrills with these spook-tacular local events! The Sawmill Haunt – Lansdowne Park What: The Sawmill Haunt When: Until Oct. 31st, 2021 Where:...
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Ottawa Comiccon returns this weekend with Holiday Edition!
Photo: Kat Walcott Back this year at the EY Centre, the Ottawa Comiccon Holiday Edition is a three-day geeky shopping celebration that will feature local crafters, artists, retailers and vendors with...
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The Ottawa Christmas Market returns this year bigger than ever
What: Ottawa Christmas Market 2021 Price: Free When: November 26th – December 22nd, 2021 Where: Casino Lac-Leamy Plaza at Lansdowne, Marché Way, Ottawa After being cancelled last year amid the...
View ArticleOttawa’s NLN shares new single “BALLIN ON ICE” and plans for 2022
When we last chatted with rapper, producer, and songwriter NLN, he was fresh off the release of a new single and was celebrating getting airplay on the region’s biggest radio station, Hot 89.9. Seven...
View ArticleWinterlude gets the big freeze again as all in-person events cancelled
After announcing last month that Winterlude would be returning with in-person events for the 2022 season, Canadian Heritage has been forced to ice the popular National Capital Region festival for the...
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5 things to do on the Rideau Canal Skateway this weekend
Photo: @lilyslensonlife Ottawa rejoice! The world-famous Rideau Canal Skateway is finally open for the season, and we can hardly contain ourselves. For the first time in 20 years, the entire 7.8 km of...
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Ottawa isn’t called the Winter Capital for nothing–let’s embrace it
ABOVE: Ottawa influencer Marilou and family member on Rideau Canal. (PHOTO: 20ys) Between the lockdown and record-breaking cold temperatures, winter in Ottawa has been . . . rough to put it simply....
View ArticleA huge light exhibit is hitting downtown Bank next month
What: Fire & Ice Winter Exhibit When: March 11 – 13 Where: Bank Street (Between Cooper and Slater) Price: Free Throw on your warmest coat and grab your phones and cameras, Downtown Bank’s beloved...
View ArticleFever’s Candlelight Concert series lights up Ottawa
Looking for something unique and romantic to do with your love this weekend? Well, you’re in luck! Fever’s critically-acclaimed Candlelight Concerts series is coming to Ottawa just in time for...
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Celebrate Black history all month long with webinars, panels and more
Though the impact, resiliency, and cultural influence of the Black Diaspora is something we should be thinking about year-round, Black History Month is an extra significant time for us to come together...
View ArticleArtin Avaznia leaves it all on the dance floor in four-part visual project
Ottawa might be known as a “government town,” but it has a rich creative arts scene. Two years of lockdowns have greatly affected the performing arts community, which needs our attention and support...
View ArticleCity of Ottawa proclaims March 1-7 Black Mental Health Week
Press Release via Ottawa Black Mental Health Coalition–While Canadians are beginning to talk more about mental health and remove the stigma of getting help, many in Black communities find it difficult...
View ArticleLocal skater talks returning to the ice for Disney On Ice presents Mickey and...
We are all excited for the return of in-person, live performances here in Ottawa. What better way to kick things off and put a smile on your face than with some wholesome Disney magic? After three...
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Pique spring edition is on this weekend featuring Sook-Yin Lee , Kiki Coe,...
What: Pique Spring 2022 When: Saturday, March 19, 2022 Where: Arts Court (2 Daly Ave.) Tickets: Pay-What-You Can via Eventbrite For the second year in a row, Ottawa-based art and multimedia...
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Unplug and get in touch with nature for Earth Day
Earth Day was officially declared in 1970. Every year since on April 22nd, people around the globe are encouraged to think about environmental issues, how our actions impact the natural environment,...
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Ottawa PoutineFest promises good music, beer, and of course lots of poutine
ABOVE: PoutineFest is back and ready to serve up the best in traditional, exotic, and extreme, including kimchi poutine! (Photo: Ottawa Poutine Fest) After two long years, the beloved Ottawa...
View ArticleThe Canadian Tulip Festival celebrates its platinum anniversary
What: Canadian Tulip Festival When: May 13 – 23, 2022 Where: Commissioners Park Cost: Free After going virtual for two years in response to the pandemic, the beloved Canadian Tulip Festival returns...
View ArticleOttawa teen researcher and author Naila Moloo releases new book
Ottawa teen Naila Moloo is making big waves. When we last chatted with Naila in August 2021, she had recently released her debut novel Chronicles of Illusions: The Blue Wild and was keeping busy with...
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Get your travel revenge and treat yourself in vibrant Toronto
ABOVE: Toronto’s hottest outdoor space, RendezVous, with its bright colours, lively atmosphere, and all-around great vibes. (PHOTO: Curtis Pixels) We’ve all been cooped up over the past couple of...
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Ultimate guide to Ottawa’s summer festivals
They don’t call Ottawa “Festival City” for nothing! As our city begins to come out on the other side of the ongoing pandemic, we are so excited to see the return of street festivals––something that our...
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